After your Form I-601A Provisional Waiver is approved, you are one step closer to obtaining lawful permanent residency. The next part of the process continues at the National Visa Center (NVC), where you complete your immigrant visa application by Consular Processing.
Due to this, receiving a Provisional Unlawful Presence Waiver (Form I-601A) approval is an important step in your immigration journey.
What Your Provisional Waiver Approval Means
Your provisional waiver approval means that the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has agreed that your separation from a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident spouse or parent would cause extreme hardship. As a result, they have waived your unlawful presence in the US.
This I-601A waiver approval helps you avoid the unlawful presence bar when you travel abroad to complete your case. This waiver does not waive criminal or other inadmissibility problems.
Here is what happens after your provisional waiver approval.
1. National Visa Center (NVC) Processing
First, you continue your Consular Processing application with the National Visa Center (NVC). You must submit all the outstanding information and documentation for your application online unless instructed otherwise.
After you successfully complete this step, the NVC will send your immigrant visa application to the Consulate. At this time, you wait for your appointment for the visa interview.
2. Consular Interview Abroad
Next is your immigrant visa interview at a U.S. consulate. This visa interview is usually in your home country or the country where your case is being processed.
Before the interview appointment, you’ll complete the Consulate’s requirements including a medical exam and fingerprint appointment.
At the interview you should be prepared for a consular officer to review your case and documents.
3. Returning to the United States
If your visa is approved, the Consulate will return your passport with an immigrant visa allowing you to return to the U.S. Finally, you enter the US and are processed by the Customs and Border Patrol (CBP).
4. Why Legal Guidance Matters
As the consular process can be complex, many applicants choose to work with an experienced immigration attorney. A lawyer can ensure your NVC submissions are complete, monitor your case progress, and prepare you for your consular interview. With legal help, you can move through this next step confidently and avoid delays that could affect your green card approval.
If you want a provisional waiver or your waiver has been approved and you need our help, our experienced immigration lawyers can guide you with this. Contact us to schedule a consultation and take the next step toward getting your green card.
To schedule an appointment with our immigration lawyer, Doreen Emenike, please contact us: www.emenikelaw.com and select “Book Appointment”. (626) 256-8500.
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