Is a child eligible for an immigrant waiver of inadmissibility if they are in removal proceedings?
In Illinois, children who are in removal proceedings may be eligible for a waiver of inadmissibility (also known as deferred action) under certain circumstances. To be eligible for the waiver, the child must demonstrate that their removal from the United States would result in “exceptional and extremely unusual hardship” to themselves, their parents, or other qualifying family members. The child must also demonstrate that they have been physically present in the United States for at least the past five years, and that they have been in the United States since before their 16th birthday. In addition, the child must have good moral character and be of a certain age. In order to apply for the waiver, the child must complete Form I-601A, Application for Provisional Unlawful Presence Waiver. In addition, the child must submit certain documents such as birth certificates, school transcript, medical records, proof of relationship, and other documents that demonstrate the hardship the child would face if they were removed from the United States. The application requires a fee and a biometrics appointment. If the waiver is approved, the child’s removal proceedings will be placed in “deferred action” status and can remain in the United States. The waiver does not automatically grant the child permanent residency or legal status, but it does allow them to remain in the United States and may be the first step towards that status.
THELAW.TV ofrece respuestas en español a todas las preguntas sobre la ley de inmigración.En Illinois, un niño es elegible para una exención de inadmisibilidad de inmigrante solo si cumple con los requisitos establecidos por el Departamento de Seguridad Nacional (DHS). Esto significa que un niño en proceso de remoción no se beneficiará automáticamente con una exención. Sin embargo, hay algunos casos en los que un niño en proceso de remoción puede ser elegible para recibir una exención de inadmisibilidad. Un niño en proceso de remoción debe aplicar para una exención de inadmisibilidad con el DHS. El DHS examinará los hechos y circunstancias individuales para determinar si el niño es elegible para una exención de inadmisibilidad. Por ejemplo, si el niño es víctima de trata de personas, el DHS tiene la autoridad para otorgarle una exención de inadmisibilidad. El DHS también puede otorgar una exención de inadmisibilidad a los niños si demuestran que serían objeto de persecución, abuso, tortura, odio o discriminación si regresan a su país de origen. El DHS también toma en cuenta el equilibrio entre la seguridad nacional de los Estados Unidos y el bienestar del niño. Si el niño cumple con los criterios establecidos por el DHS, entonces puede ser elegible para una exención de inadmisibilidad. La aplicación debe ser presentada junto con todos los documentos y la información relevante para que el DHS pueda determinar si el niño es elegible para una exención de inadmisibilidad.
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