Originally Posted by Chn

The section referring to waiving of rights pertains to the Visa Waiver Program to prevent future overstays. The section is called "SEC. 7. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH STATUS REQUIRE-
6 MENTS; VISA OVERSTAYS."

It doesn't really pertain to most of us. You have to read these things in context, law isn't superficial.

I can see the sponsor's goal in attempting to prevent future overstays with this section, but it still leaves a bad taste in your mouth when "waiver of rights" is ever uttered.