Extreme Hardship Waivers: What USCIS Looks For & How To Prepare

Written By Noelle Sharp

Category: Waivers

Waivers allow some applicants to overcome inadmissibility.
To succeed, you must show extreme hardship to a qualifying relative.

USCIS looks for hardship in these categories:

  • Medical

  • Financial

  • Emotional

  • Educational

  • Safety and country conditions

Strong waivers include:

  • Medical records

  • Financial documentation

  • Expert reports

  • Country conditions evidence

  • Family statements

Noelle Sharp
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