9 FAM 305
WAIVERS
9 FAM 305.1
Types of Waivers Available
(CT:VISA-1429; 12-07-2021)
(Office of Origin: CA/VO)
9 FAM 305.1-1 ina 212(d)(3)(a) wAIVERS
(CT:VISA-1195; 12-21-2020)
INA 212(d)(3)(A) provides for a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) waiver of INA 212(a) ineligibilities (except for INA 212(a)(3)(A)(i)(I), INA 212(a)(3)(A)(ii), INA 212(a)(3)(A)(iii), INA 212(a)(3)(C), INA 212(a)(3)(E)(i), and INA 212(a)(3)(E)(ii)) for nonimmigrant visa applicants. For more information see 9 FAM 305.4-3, Processing INA 212(d)(3)(A) Waivers.
9 FAM 305.1-2 Other ina 212 wAIVERS
(CT:VISA-1429; 12-07-2021)
There are several other waivers specifically written into sections of the INA. These waivers are discussed in the respective FAM subchapters relating to the grounds of ineligibility. The Ineligibilities or Grounds of Refusals Applicability and Waivers chart provides you with an overview of the grounds of ineligibility/refusal and possible waiver and where in the FAM to find more information on each ground. For additional information see 9 FAM 305.2, Waivers for Immigrant Visa Applicants; 9 FAM 305.3, Waivers for Nonimmigrant Visa Applicants; and 9 FAM 305.4, Processing Waivers.