How do I prove extreme hardship for I-601A?
How do I prove extreme hardship for I-601A?
The legal requirements for proving extreme hardship are:
- You must have a “qualifying relative” who is a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
- The USCIS considers extreme hardship to your qualifying relative, not to you.
- Your qualifying relative does not have to be the person who sponsored you for immigration.
How long does it take to get an extreme hardship waiver?
Generally, it takes 4 to 6 months to process an I-601A waiver application.
What counts as extreme financial hardship?
Extreme hardship has been defined to mean hardship that is greater than what your relative would experience under normal circumstances if you were not allowed to come to or stay in the United States.
How do you prove exceptional hardships?
To be exceptional, the hardship to be suffered must be something out of the ordinary. For example, in the case of Brennan v McKay (1996),a taxi driver accumulated 12 points and argued that if he were to lose his licence he may lose his job and suffer financial difficulty.
What percentage of I-601 waivers are approved?
The 84% approval rate combined with the very dangerous conditions in Mexico right now, especially for “Nortenos” who are subject to a high risk of kidnappings for ransom, makes the I-601A worth pursuing when there is sufficient evidence that the qualifying relative will suffer extreme hardship.
What do I write in a hardship letter for immigration?
Explain how well you know the individual in question, tell the recipient of the letter of their positive impact on your life, and request the entry or the cancellation of removal. Refer to the documentation that backs up your hardship clarifications and attach it as proof of hardship.
Can you appeal exceptional hardship decision?
If you are not satisfied with the result of your exceptional hardship plea, you have the option to appeal the decision. Each case is considered on its individual merits, however you may decide to present your plea in front of a new, different court.
Is losing your job exceptional hardship?
Loss of a job will not normally in itself qualify as exceptional hardship unless a convincing case can be put that the impact would be so exceptional as to warrant leniency. An impact on a dependent or family member who has a disability or serious health problem and who relies on the driver for mobility.