Waivers & Appeals
Guiding clients through the final steps toward U.S. citizenship.
Appeals
Challenging a lost immigration case before the Board of Immigration Appeals
Individuals who lose their immigration case should not lose hope. If done promptly, an appeal can be filed with the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA).
The Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) is the highest administrative body for interpreting and applying immigration laws. The BIA is located at EOIR headquarters in Falls Church, Virginia. Generally, the BIA does not conduct courtroom proceedings — it decides appeals by conducting a "paper review" of cases. On rare occasions, however, the BIA hears oral arguments of appealed cases, predominately at headquarters.
Waivers
Overcoming a finding of inadmissibility to stay with family in the U.S.
What happens when the U.S. government determines that an immigrant is inadmissible? For many, this sounds like the end of the road. They assume that the next step is deportation, and that they will have to leave behind beloved friends and family members. That's because they do not realize that it may be possible to get a waiver of inadmissibility. Make an appointment today to learn about your options.
U.S. law allows for inadmissibility in numerous situations. You or a loved one may have been determined to be inadmissible based on any of the following grounds:
- An earlier illegal entry to the U.S.
- Suspicion of terrorist ties or activities
- Posing a contagious health risk
- Having certain mental health disorders
- Not having obtained required vaccinations
- Fraudulent or inaccurate statements on applications and during interviews
- Convictions for criminal offenses
Getting a waiver is not an easy process. This is largely because the government has likely already performed relatively exhaustive research to make their inadmissibility decision. Overturning that decision requires the compilation of considerable evidence in addition to nuanced legal arguments.
Keeping families healthy and together is one of the main goals at SJ Immigration Law P.C. We understand how vital it is for families to be united and for them to have safe living conditions. To that end, we strive to get waivers for immigrants who have been determined to be inadmissible to the U.S. There are options available, and the first step toward putting them in motion is to find a knowledgeable attorney.