Success Story: Approval of a 212(d)(3) Nonimmigrant Waiver from Amsterdam

Success Story: Approval of a 212(d)(3) Nonimmigrant Waiver from Amsterdam

Our client, a Dutch national, committed a crime involving Moral Turpitude 8 years ago and received a conviction for it in the Netherlands. Because of this past conviction he is ruled as inadmissible and cannot enter the U.S.. However, our firm was able to assist him in obtaining a nonimmigrant visa waiver, known as a Hranka Waiver or 212(d)(3) waiver, by arguing that his inadmissibility should be waived. 

A 212(d)(3) nonimmigrant waiver is a legal mechanism allowing foreign nationals who are otherwise inadmissible to enter the U.S. temporarily, often used to bypass grounds such as criminal records, fraud, or prior removals. It requires approval from US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) or a consular officer. In this case our firm had extensive communication and evidence sent to the U.S. Consulate General in Amsterdam, allowing our firm to secure a visitor visa for our client. 

The entire process took approximately 9 months of consular processing, this is the current average time these cases usually take. After which the visitor visa was successfully issued to our client from the consulate in Amsterdam. This is a huge success for our firm and our client, who is on their way to visit the U.S.. 

At Blue Lake Law, we know that an inadmissibility finding doesn’t have to mean the end of the road.

A 212(d)(3) nonimmigrant waiver is one of the most powerful tools available to foreign nationals who need to enter the U.S. temporarily despite a prior ground of inadmissibility. Whether that’s a past criminal record, a prior removal, or a finding of fraud or misrepresentation. But securing approval requires a carefully prepared, well-documented application that clearly demonstrates your eligibility and the purpose of your visit.

Our team has experience guiding clients through the 212(d)(3) waiver process, from assessing whether a waiver is the right option for your situation to building the strongest possible case for USCIS or consular approval.

If you’ve been told you’re inadmissible to the United States, contact Blue Lake Law today. We’ll review your circumstances and help you understand your options, because a past obstacle shouldn’t stand between you and your future.