How long does the process take for my husband to return?

Sending a waiver and getting it approved are entirely different matters. *Waiver of Inadmissibility* A Waiver of Inadmissibility will have to be obtained. This is an application that will include a legal brief, forms, documents, exhibits, declarations and other evidence. My firm can prepare the entire waiver, and attach all of the necessary documents. It will take several months for the decision, and if done correctly, there is a good chance of an approval. The Waiver essentially makes the crime or ground of ineligibility disappear so that entry or re-entry will be allowed into the U.S. Please note that the Waiver is the critical part of this application, and unless approved, there cannot be any other petition that will allow entry into the U.S. Therefore, the Waiver must be prepared with significant supporting documents.

There is no clear time. Normally, if the matter needs to clear another waiver, it can take a year.

Each case is different, but immigration has informed the public that it can take up to 15 months for them to make a decision on waiver applications.

If the waiver is granted, then he will be permitted to apply for an immigrant visa. If the waiver is not granted, he will be barred from reentry for 3 or 10 years, depending on how long he was unlawfully present in the US.