Provisional Unlawful Presence Waiver

A Provisional Unlawful Presence Waiver is a legal process allowing certain immigrants to request a waiver for unlawful presence in the U.S. before leaving the country for their immigrant visa interview. If approved, it helps them avoid extended bans on reentry caused by overstaying or violating visa terms. The waiver is provisional because it is granted during the application process, based on demonstrating that their absence would cause extreme hardship to a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident spouse or parent. This procedure streamlines reentry and reduces time spent abroad during visa processing.