Waiver Approved & Lawful Permanent Residence Status Granted – Matter of O.R.G.

For individuals who have entered the United States without inspection, the path to obtaining lawful permanent residence can seem complicated and daunting. However, the Law Office of Alexander R. Vail has helped clients, like O.R.G., navigate this complex process. In the case of O.R.G., a native and citizen of Honduras, the firm successfully assisted in securing permanent residency despite his unlawful entry by obtaining an approved waiver and guiding him through the consular process.

WAIVER APPROVED & LAWFUL PERMANENT RESIDENCE STATUS GRANTED  Matter of O.R.G. (2025)

O.R.G., a native and citizen of Honduras, entered the United States without inspection. He and his wife consulted with Alex to see if O.R.G. could still secure permanent residence despite his manner of entry. Because he had not been “inspected and admitted or paroled” as required under section 245(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, O.R.G. had to complete consular processing if he wanted to obtain permanent residence. But because he had lived in the United States for more than one year without status, he would be inadmissible under section 212(a)(9)(B)(i) of the Immigration and Nationality Act the moment he departed the United States to attend his consular interview abroad. Alex explained the entire process to O.R.G. and his wife in great detail, and, thereafter, they felt confident enough to see the process through to the end.

Alex helped them prove the bona fides of their marriage, which was relevant to the adjudication of the Petition for Alien Relative (“Form I-130”); he made the case for why O.R.G.’s wife would suffer “extreme hardship” if O.R.G. were denied admission, which was key to ensuring the approval of the Application for Provisional Unlawful Presence Waiver (“Form I-601A”); he helped guide them through the U.S. State Department National Visa Center processing; and he made sure O.R.G. was well-prepared for his interview. Immediately upon conclusion of his consular interview at the U.S. Consulate General in Tegucigalpa, O.R.G. was approved and issued an immigrant visa. O.R.G. now resides with his family here in the United States as a lawful permanent resident.

If you are facing challenges related to obtaining lawful permanent residence or need assistance with a waiver application, the Law Office of Alexander R. Vail is here to help. Contact us at (725) 221-5998 or online, for a free consultation, and let us help you navigate your immigration challenges with confidence and expertise. We specialize in securing positive outcomes, even in the most complex cases.