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The Immigration Mastermind · Apr 1, 2025 · 4 min

Core Hardship Issues

I am not a fan of hardship letters. In a previous episode, I outlined my opposition. However, I realize some folks, seeking I-601 waivers, will proceed forward anyway. As a result, I will discuss the six most common hardship issues discussed in government websites. On two conditions. That you agree to call, minimally, what you write “a Hardship Statement”. Not a Hardship Letter. That you agree to develop strong evidence to support each of the issues discussed in your Hardship Statement. Related Podcasts: Episode 208: Why I Do Not Write Hardship Letters Episode 40: Ditch Robotic Hardship Formulas Recommended Links For More Information: I-601 And I-601A Qualifying Relatives: How To Unlock Hidden Hardships And Win Family Unity Waiver Cases Immigrants Without Lawyers: Five Common Pro Per Mistakes

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I am not a fan of hardship letters.

In a previous episode, I outlined my opposition.  However, I realize some folks, seeking I-601 waivers, will proceed forward anyway.

As a result, I will discuss the six most common hardship issues discussed in government websites.

On two conditions. 

That you agree to call, minimally, what you write “a Hardship Statement”.  Not a Hardship Letter. 

That you agree to develop strong evidence to support each of the issues discussed in your Hardship Statement.

Related Podcasts:

Episode 208: Why I Do Not Write Hardship Letters

Episode 40: Ditch Robotic Hardship Formulas

Recommended Links For More Information:

I-601 And I-601A Qualifying Relatives: How To Unlock Hidden Hardships And Win Family Unity Waiver Cases

Immigrants Without Lawyers: Five Common Pro Per Mistakes

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