Common Types of Waivers of Ineligibility 

The U.S. immigration system recognizes several types of Waivers of Ineligibility, each addressing specific grounds of inadmissibility. However, the most common waivers include: 

1. I-601a Unlawful Presence Waiver: This waiver is for individuals who have accrued unlawful presence in the U.S. and face a potential ban upon leaving the country. It’s designed to mitigate the impact of the three-year or ten-year bar from re-entering the U.S.
2. I-601 Waiver for Criminal and Immigration Offenses: This waiver addresses a range of inadmissibility issues, including certain criminal offenses and immigration fraud. It requires demonstrating that denial of the waiver would result in extreme hardship to a U.S. citizen or permanent resident family member.
3. I-212 Waiver: The I-212 waiver is for individuals who seek to reapply for admission into the U.S. after being deported or removed. This waiver is essential for those who wish to legally re-enter the U.S. before the required waiting period is over.
4. Non-Immigrant Waiver (Hranka Waiver): This is for non-immigrants who are inadmissible but wish to enter the U.S. temporarily. Named after a landmark case, the Hranka Waiver is generally used for short-term visas and requires demonstrating that your entry into the U.S. poses no security risk and is in the national interest.
5. 212(d)(3) Waivers: Specifically for non-immigrants, this waiver covers a broad range of inadmissibility grounds. It’s often used by those seeking to enter the U.S. for business, tourism, or medical reasons but have factors that make them inadmissible.