Form I-602 Waivers for Refugees and Asylees Adjusting Status

Refugees and asylees applying for a green card may still face inadmissibility issues. Form I-602 is a waiver tool for certain refugees and asylees, but it does not erase every problem and should be matched to the exact ground USCIS identifies.

Common I-602 questions involve health-related issues, certain misrepresentations, documentation problems, or conduct that needs humanitarian context. The waiver packet should explain the legal ground, the applicant's refugee or asylum history, family ties, rehabilitation, hardship, and why approval serves humanitarian, family unity, or public interest goals.

The strongest I-602 filings are organized around evidence, not emotion alone. Useful documents may include the asylum or refugee approval, medical records, criminal certified dispositions if relevant, declarations, proof of family relationships, treatment records, school or work history, and community support.

New Horizons Legal helps refugees and asylees identify whether Form I-602 is available, what evidence matters, and how to present the waiver with the adjustment packet or in response to USCIS concerns. A targeted waiver can keep a green card case from stalling over an issue that may be legally addressable.