I am married to a US citizen. I came to the USA on student visa. I overstayed for a year and got arrested for a DUI. I asked for voluntary departure and filed a I-130. The case still pending. I want to fly back but was told I need to get from my spouse a visa waiver.
When you have the interview at the consular office, you should have the I-601 form and fee $585 prepared with a statement from your spouse and any other evidence regarding the hardship to him or any parents with lawful status in the U.S. if you are not granted.
If the DUI requires a waiver you must file an application for it explaining the hardship you will sustain if you cannot rejoin your husband and proving your otherwise flawless background.
My guess is that you have an immigration attorney representing you. I encourage you to fully discuss with him or her, as they will have the full facts of your case. Leaving the US generally does complicate your ability to return and often does require filing of an extreme hardship waiver, which is difficult to obtain.
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