News and Notes in the World of Waivers #9

USCIS has proposed to allow individuals applying for permanent residence through US citizen family members to apply for waivers of inadmissibility and seek approval before leaving the U.S. for their interview at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate overseas. This is a very interesting development.  Even though it is limited to family members of USCs it is definitely a step in the right direction.
 
The text of the announcement follows:
 
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) posted a Notice of Intent in the Federal Register outlining a proposed change to its current process for the filing and adjudication of waivers of inadmissibility relating to unlawful presence. The proposed process would allow certain individuals seeking permanent residence through their U.S. citizen immediate relatives to apply for waivers of inadmissibility before leaving the U.S. for their interview at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate overseas.The proposal reflects the Administration’s steadfast commitment to maintaining the integrity of immigration law, promoting family unity and improving overall efficiency in the immigration system. This change would decrease the time eligible individuals are separated from their U.S. citizen relatives and would only apply in cases where U.S. citizens would suffer extreme hardship as a result of prolonged separation.

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