Following the adjudication and subsequent favorable decision regarding Form I-601, Application for Waiver of Grounds of Inadmissibility, the applicant’s case proceeds to the next stage of the immigration process. This involves actions predicated upon the original basis for seeking the waiver and the applicant’s location at the time of approval. For instance, if the waiver was filed in conjunction with an application for an immigrant visa, the National Visa Center (NVC) will typically be notified of the approval, and processing of the immigrant visa application will resume.
The approval of this waiver is a critical juncture, as it removes a significant barrier to obtaining legal status in the United States. Its importance lies in overcoming a specific ground of inadmissibility that previously prevented the applicant from being eligible for an immigration benefit. Historically, securing such a waiver has been essential for individuals with certain health conditions, criminal histories, or immigration violations who are otherwise eligible for a visa or adjustment of status.