Visa Denied under 212(a) (2) (a) (1)

[ljclandry]

My fiance went to his interview in London today and has been told his visa has been denied but a waiver of applicable ineligibility is available. The basis of him being denied are items that showed up on his police report - dating back 25 and 28 years which he as given a fine and community service as his punishment.

At the interview he was given an explanation of what to do next and basically they told him that we both have to complete a hardship statement and he needs to fill out an I-601 form - Application of Waiver of Grounds of Inadmissibility.

Does anyone have any knowledge of what type of informaiton they are looking for in a statement of hardship - or any advice as to what we need to do from here?

Knowledgable advice is appreciated. Thanks for your help.

[Amir]

Perhaps some order may be coming to the historically disorderly. I knew there were waivers for legal requirements, but when disorder was the order of the day, that is, when visas were being denied after meeting all of the legal requirements, you've got to be joking if you bring up a waiver.

Statement of Hardship is nothing specific to visas or consulates. Basically, your statement of hardship is a narrative, your personal voice, to explain and convey your hardship to the consulate. In the past, you wrote them thru your Congresspersons' offices. You give details of your circumstances surrounding your hardship, and an account of how the situation specifically impactes your situation. In addition, you must provide official documentation that supports and is consistent with your statement of hardship.