USCIS ANNOUNCES “I-601 PROVISIONAL WAIVER IS NOT IN EFFECT”

USCIS is considering changes that would allow spouses, parents, and/or children of U.S. citizens who can demonstrate extreme hardship to a U.S. citizen spouse or parent to receive a provisional waiver of their unlawful presence before leaving the United States. These changes are NOT in effect yet and will not be available to applicants until USCIS issues a final rule, which is expected towards the end of 2012. Accordingly, do NOT submit an Application for Waiver (Form I-601) requesting a provisional waiver at this time. Also, be aware that some unauthorized practitioners of immigration law, e.g., notaries or “notarios,” may ... Read more