Re: Official I-601A Thread
 

hello, I have a question, hoping someone can maybe help me out.
In order to apply for this you have to show proof that your spouse will be in financial hardship without you?
I just married my partner and his business does pretty well and he owns several income properties.
I came here when I was 4 EWI and renewed DACA twice, I too myself do pretty good as a Real Estate agent in CA.
I guess questions is, is this waiver based on financial hardship or just anyone?

Re: Official I-601A Thread
 

There are basically three prongs to hardship:
1. Financial
2. Emotional
3. Medical

You can argue emotional separation (bonus points for kids), and medical if he suffers from any conditions, even if it's a civilization illness like high blood pressure, asthma, or depression. If you can argue something as hardship then go ahead and do so. You can always present a shopping list of reasons and maybe something will be compelling enough to grant the waiver.

Re: Official I-601A Thread
 

Yikes, ok.
Not sure any of those really apply. Guess I should find a lawyer who specializes in these for further advice.

Re: Official I-601A Thread
 

Basically they will mill you for any factor you can use.

Do you have a LPR/USC parent by any chance? Those can also be qualifying relatives, not just a spouse.

Re: Official I-601A Thread
 

Apply for I-130 first, then work on the hardship reasons while you wait.

Re: Official I-601A Thread
 

They seem to be taking longer and longer. I guess more people are applying.

Re: Official I-601A Thread
 

I don't unfortunately.
My other thought was to wait and see what congress does (I'm very optimistic they'll pass DA). Assuming they do, get my green card through that and then apply through my partner to remove provisional green card status and help speed up the citizenship process, although I'm not in a hurry to become a citizen. Not sure if that's even possible or would make sense.

Re: Official I-601A Thread
 

Demise,

For financial hardship, would it work if USC spouse is a student? My sister is married to a USC and he’s a medical student (the program does t allow him to work) Just started the program this August. Anyways, she’s currently the sole provider of the household and he has student loans for the school portion. Could they argue financial hardship on this basis?

Re: Official I-601A Thread
 

Yeah being the sole provider is a valid reason.

Re: Official I-601A Thread
 

I also filled for the i130 my wife is a usc and I use AP to travel, what should be my next step since I only filled the i130 for the lack of sponsors since my wife doesn’t work ? Thanks