Form I-192, Application for Advance Permission to Enter as a Nonimmigrant - Approved

Application: Temporary admission to the United States pursuant to Section 212(d)(3)(A)(ii) of the Immigration and Nationality Act

Decision: Approved

Date of Submission: September 2024

Date of Approval: September 2025

Approval Period: Valid for five (5) years

Case Background: Client filed an application for advance permission to enter the United States as a nonimmigrant under § 212(d)(3)(A)(ii) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (“INA”). The application was submitted to overcome Client’s inadmissibility pursuant to INA § 212(a)(2)(A)(i)(I), stemming from a criminal conviction that occurred more than forty-eight (48) years ago. Client sought temporary entry to the United States for personal reasons, including dining, shopping, vacations, attending sporting events, and participating in family functions.

In consideration of whether Client should file a waiver, the following key factors were addressed: (a) the risk of harm to society if Client was admitted; (b) the seriousness of Client’s immigration or criminal law violations; and (c) the nature of Client’s reasons for seeking entry into the U.S. After weighing Client’s past and present lifestyle against these factors, it was determined Client merited a favorable exercise of discretion and a waiver application was submitted.