INA Provision 212(a) (4) 212(a) (5) 212(a) (6) 212 (a) (6) (A) 212(a) (6) (B) 212(a) (6) (C) 212(a) (6) (D) 212(a) (6) (E) 212(a) (6) (F) 212(a) (7) 212(a) (7) (B) 212(a) (8) 212 (a) (8) (B) 212(a) (9) 212 (a) (9) (B) 212 (a) (9) (C) Ground for Visa Ineligibility* (Tense) Seeking employment (not applicable Waiver Availability NIV: 212(d) (3) (A), 213, 221(g). IV: Overcome or first proviso of 221(g) and 212(c) (certain returning residents). NIV: Not applicable IV: Overcome with labor certification. Illegal entrants and immigration vio- NIV: 212(d) (3) (A) or INS permission to reapply. lators Previously excluded and deported IV: INS permission to reapply (Form I-212). (ineligible for 1 year) Arrested and deported (ineligible for IV: INS permission to reapply (Form I-212). 5 years or 20 years in the case of aggravated felonies) Misrepresentation/visa fraud (past) IV: 212(i) with relationship, or offense occurred at least 10 years prior to application. *Grounds of visa ineligibility apply to both NIV and IV unless otherwise stated. 37-449 (624) |