Are there any special considerations for a child to obtain a provisional waiver of inadmissibility?

Yes, there are special considerations for a child to obtain a provisional waiver of inadmissibility in Virginia. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has discretion to grant a provisional waiver to a child if they can prove that the absence of the waiver would cause their parent or parents extreme hardship. To qualify for such a waiver, the child must demonstrate that their parent is a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident who would suffer extreme hardship if the waiver was not granted. Additionally, the child must show that their parent is financially and emotionally dependent on them. Under Virginia immigration law, a provisional waiver may also be granted to a child under twenty-one years of age if they demonstrate that their parent, spouse, or child is a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident and that the parent, spouse, or child would suffer extreme hardship if the waiver is not granted. To be eligible for the provisional waiver, the child must have been “physically present” in the United States continuously for the past three years. They must also have been “lawfully present” in the United States for at least six months out of those three years, and have absent relatives in the United States who would suffer extreme hardship if the child is removed from the United States. In order to apply for a provisional waiver of inadmissibility in Virginia, the child or their parent or legal guardian must submit documentation to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). This includes proof of the child’s presence in the United States for the past three years and proof of extreme hardship to the parent or relative in the United States if the waiver is not granted. If granted, the provisional waiver helps the child to stay in the United States and receive legal protection.

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Existen algunas consideraciones especiales para un menor para obtener una exención provisional de inadmisibilidad en el estado de Virginia. El estado reconoce la Ley de Protección de Menores No Acompañados, también conocida como la ley de Acción Diferida. Esta ley permite que los menores de 18 años que llegaron a los Estados Unidos antes de los 16 años, y que cumplan ciertos requisitos, puedan optar por una exención provisional de inadmisibilidad. Los requisitos principales son, que el menor no haya sido condenado por ningún delito y que demuestre que su presencia en los Estados Unidos es para un motivo humanitario. Los menores deben demostrar que sería difícil para ellos regresar al país de origen, ya sea por problemas familiares o personales, miedo a la persecución en su país de origen, o dificultades económicas. Si el menor cumple con estos requisitos, puede solicitar la exención provisional de inadmisibilidad para obtener un estado legal en los Estados Unidos. Esta exención también es posible para los menores cuyos progenitores inmigrantes tengan un estado legal en los Estados Unidos.

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