Waivers
If you are inadmissible to the United States and are seeking an immigrant visa, adjustment of status, certain NON IMMIGRANT statuses, or certain other immigration benefits, you must file to seek a waiver of certain grounds of inadmissibility.
I-601A
Certain immigrant visa applicants who are relatives of U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents may request a provisional waiver of the unlawful presence grounds of inadmissibility under Immigration and Nationality Act section 212 (a)(9)(B), before departing the United States to appear at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate for an immigrant visa interview.
I-601 or I-212
If you are inadmissible under the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) section 212(a)(9)(A) or (C), you must ask for consent to reapply for admission to the United States (consent to reapply) before you can lawfully return to the United States. Consent to reapply is also called “permission to reapply.” You should use this application to seek consent to reapply.