8 CFR § 207.3 - Waivers of inadmissibility.

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title: "8 CFR § 207.3 - Waivers of inadmissibility."
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section_name: "Waivers of inadmissibility."
chapter_name: "DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY"
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part_name: "ADMISSION OF REFUGEES"
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# 207.3 Waivers of inadmissibility.

(a) *Authority.* Section 207(c)(3) of the Act sets forth grounds of inadmissibility under section 212(a) of the Act which are not applicable and those which may be waived in the case of an otherwise qualified refugee and the conditions under which such waivers may be approved.

(b) *Filing requirements.* An applicant may request a waiver by submitting an application for a waiver in accordance with the form instructions. The burden is on the applicant to show that the waiver should be granted based upon humanitarian grounds, family unity, or the public interest. The applicant shall be notified in writing of the decision, including the reasons for denial if the application is denied. There is no appeal from such decision.

[76 FR 53783, Aug. 29, 2011]