Waivers for Misrepresentation (INA section 212(i)(Form I – 601)

Under U.S. immigration law, if an individual is found to have willfully misrepresented a material fact in an immigration application, they can be permanently barred from entering the United States. However, a waiver for misrepresentation may be available in certain cases.

To be eligible for a waiver for misrepresentation, an individual must meet the following requirements:

1. They must be the spouse or child of a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident, or the parent of a U.S. citizen;
2. They must have misrepresented a material fact in a prior visa or immigration application;
3. They must demonstrate extreme hardship to their qualifying relative, who would suffer if the waiver is not granted;
4. They must not have any other grounds of inadmissibility that cannot be waived.

If the waiver for misrepresentation is granted, the individual may be eligible for a new visa or immigration benefit.