US Waiver Application Risk: Intro
- When you prepare a US Waiver Application, there is one hidden risk that can lead to rejection. And to understand that hidden risk, it’s important to understand the decision-making process.
- The decision maker for your US Waiver application is the Admissibility Review Office, which is known as the ARO, which is part of the US Customs and Border Protection Agency.
Hidden Risk in Form I-192
- Now, here’s the hidden risk. It lies in your approach to preparing your Form I-192 US Waiver application.
Simplistic Approach Pitfalls
- If you approach your US waiver application simply like you would fill out a form, you increase your chances of rejection.
- Here’s what I mean.
- Anyone can fill in a form. Filling in a form takes a bit of time, not a lot of effort and most importantly, not a lot of thought.
- That simplistic approach is very risky because the result will most likely be a severely underprepared US Waiver application.
- And your application won’t pass the ARO’s nuanced legal scrutiny, governed by US Immigration law and its supporting regulations.
One-Shot Submission
- And you only have one chance to get this right. Once submitted, your US Waiver application becomes a permanent record with the US Department of Homeland Security. That permanent record is set in stone, you don’t have a second chance.
Crafting Successful US Waiver Application
- A successful US Entry Waiver application requires a different approach.
- It requires you to make a strong legal argument as to why you should be allowed to travel to the United States despite what has happened in your past.
- This legal argument is based on evidence that takes careful thought, time and diligent preparation to do it right.
- It is helpful to think of structuring a successful US Waiver application like assembling a complex puzzle. Each piece – from your personal statement to your recommendation letters to proof showing that you’re a trusted community member – must fit perfectly to reveal a clear picture of you and why you should allowed to travel to the United States.
Meeting ARO Legal Criteria
- Here’s the important part. That picture of you has to meet all the legal criteria that are used when evaluating your application.
- At our law firm, we fully understand how that legal criteria will be used to evaluate your application. What we do is, we apply the same legal framework to prepare your US Waiver Application maximizing your chances of success in getting you to travel to the United States.
What is the hidden risk associated with a US Waiver Application?
The hidden risk in a US Waiver Application is the simplistic approach to filling out Form I-192. Treating it as a common form increases the chance of rejection, as it may result in a severely underprepared application. The Admissibility Review Office (ARO), a part of the US Customs and Border Protection Agency, evaluates the application based on strict US Immigration law and regulations, requiring a detailed and well-thought-out submission.
How can I increase my chances of success with my US Waiver Application?
Success in your US Waiver Application requires a thorough approach. It's important to construct a strong legal argument demonstrating why you should be granted entry to the US, backed by substantial evidence. This includes crafting a detailed personal statement, securing recommendation letters, and showing proof of being a trusted community member, all of which must align with the legal criteria set by the Admissibility Review Office (ARO). Reaching out for expert legal advice can further bolster your application's strength.
