PuzzledGirl

Hi

I have a question about the waiver of ineligibility process.

I applied for a Visa at the Embassy as I have a criminal record.
I was declined but told that I could apply for a waiver of ineligibility from DHS.
I was then granted a 1-year visa with multiple visits.
I didn't use the visa (and it has now expired) as I missed the holiday I had booked due to the application time (around 6 months).

I would now like to apply again as I would like to travel to the US.

I know I have to apply for a visa again, which is fine. My question is about the waiver I was granted. Is the waiver permanent and separate to the visa which has an expiry date? Or is it one and the same thing?

I guess I am trying to ask whether I have to do the full end to end process again (e.g apply for a visa, get declined, go to DHS, get a visa) or will the Embassy now be able to grant me a visa without having to go through DHS?

Many thanks for your help in advance.

Noorah101

you will go through the exact same process. Apply for visa, get recommended for waiver, wait 6+ months for waiver approval, get visa (this time might be valid longer than 1 year, maybe not).

Rene

christmasoompa

Same answer as last time you asked I'm afraid.......http://britishexpats.com/forum/us-im.../#post11757182

PuzzledGirl

:-O I so do not remember asking that previously. So sorry for the duplicate post.

crg

There used to be an indefinite 212(d)(3) waiver. Some people received a Form I-185 card to document it. They stopped issuing indefinite waivers like 15 years ago though. Some people still have them. Unfortunately, the maximum validity period is now 60 months.