Is a child eligible for an immigrant waiver of inadmissibility if they are in removal proceedings?

Yes, a child who is in removal proceedings may be eligible for an immigrant waiver of inadmissibility. This waiver, also known as a “Cancellation of Removal,” may excuse a child from the immigration law requirement that they must be admitted or inspected in order to be eligible for a green card or other immigration benefit. The child must meet all eligibility criteria for the waiver, which includes meeting immigration law requirements for “good moral character” and having lived continuously in the United States for at least ten years. The child’s removal proceedings must already be underway, and they must demonstrate that they or a qualifying relative will suffer “exceptional and extremely unusual hardship” if they are removed from the U.S. The individual who petitions to have the waiver granted must highlight what makes the hardship “exceptional and extremely unusual” and must be prepared to provide evidence to the government to support their petition. Examples of hardship may include extreme economic or health-related costs, social disruption due to the presence of family members living in the U.S., or the existence of persecution if the individual were to return to their home country. In Washington, you may consult an experienced immigration attorney to make sure you understand your rights and responsibilities when moving forward with an immigrant waiver of inadmissibility for a child.

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En Washington, si un menor de edad está en proceso de deportación, es posible que sea elegible para una exención de inadmisibilidad. Esta exención es emitida por el Servicio de Ciudadanía e Inmigración de Estados Unidos (USCIS). Está diseñada para ayudar a los menores de edad que han sido detenidos e iniciado el proceso de deportación. Estos menores de edad tienen el derecho de solicitar una exención si tienen una relación estrecha con un ciudadano estadounidense o residente legal. De esta manera, el menor de edad no tendrá que enfrentar la deportación y será capaz de vivir y trabajar legalmente en los Estados Unidos. Además, el menor de edad debe cumplir con ciertos requisitos para solicitar la exención. Estos requisitos incluyen demostrar que fue traído al país sin la intención de violar la ley, que el menor es moralmente bueno, y que el menor contribuiría significativamente a Estados Unidos si se le permite quedarse. El proceso de solicitud también puede ser costoso, por lo que es importante que el menor de edad tenga un buen abogado para ayudarle a entender y cumplir con todos los requisitos. Un menor de edad en proceso de deportación puede presentar una solicitud para la exención de inadmisibilidad si se cumplen los requisitos mencionados anteriormente. La exención puede ser de gran ayuda para un menor de edad que se encuentra en una situación vulnerable. Sin embargo, es importante que los menores de edad busquen asesoramiento legal antes de presentar una solicitud para asegurarse de que cumplen con todos los requisitos necesarios.

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