Immigration Waiver Attorney in Utah
When something in your history is blocking the green card.
An approved petition is not the same as an approved green card. If a ground of inadmissibility applies to you, a waiver is what makes the case possible. Richards & Richards builds these from Ogden for families across Utah.
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Federally admitted in every U.S. immigration court
Years practicing immigration law
Languages: English · Español · Português
Kevin Richards is federally admitted to practice immigration law in every state.
That's not a marketing claim. It's an actual federal credential — admission to the U.S. Immigration Court, all states. Kevin can represent a client in removal proceedings in any immigration court in the country, and does.
What that means for you:
- If your case gets transferred to a different state's immigration court (ICE does this regularly with detained cases), you don't have to find a new attorney.
- If your family member is in detention out of state, we can represent them there without handing the case off.
- If you're appealing a denial to the BIA or the Tenth Circuit, Kevin handles both.
Kevin is also trilingual — fluent in English, Spanish, and Portuguese. Consultations happen in the language you're most comfortable in.
And: Kevin serves as a public defender in Weber County. He knows criminal-immigration consequences — the dangerous intersection where a small criminal matter triggers deportation — as well as anyone practicing in Utah.
Waivers We Handle
Which waiver applies depends on what is blocking you. The evidence that wins them is more similar than the forms suggest.
Not sure which one fits your case? Tell us what happened and we will tell you where you stand.
Talk to Us →Serving Ogden and Communities Across Utah
Our office is in Ogden and we prepare waiver cases for clients across northern Utah. Whether you have been told you need one or you are trying to find out, we can help, in person or virtually.
Weber County
North Ogden, Ogden, Riverdale, Roy, South Ogden
Davis County
Bountiful, Centerville, Clearfield, Farmington, Kaysville, Layton, Syracuse
Salt Lake County
Draper, Herriman, Murray, Riverton, Salt Lake City, Sandy, South Jordan, Taylorsville, West Jordan, West Valley City
Utah County
American Fork, Eagle Mountain, Lehi, Orem, Pleasant Grove, Provo, Saratoga Springs, Spanish Fork, Springville
Cache County
Hyrum, Logan, Mendon, Nibley, Providence, Smithfield
Box Elder County
Brigham City, Garland, Mantua, Tremonton, Willard
Tooele County
Grantsville, Stansbury Park, Tooele
Sanpete County
Ephraim, Manti, Mount Pleasant
Rich County
Garden City, Randolph
Not seeing your city? We prepare immigration waivers across Utah. Call and we will confirm whether we can help with yours.
Call 801-528-9357Why Choose Richards & Richards for Your Waiver
Immigration cases turn on paperwork, deadlines, and who is reading your file. Here is what you get when you hire us.
You Get a Real Filing Plan
After your consultation you get a written summary of where you stand: which ground is actually blocking you, whether it can be waived, who your qualifying relative would be, what evidence the case needs, and what we intend to do about each.
One Attorney, One Point of Contact
The attorney on your case handles your case. You are not shuffled between five lawyers or handed to a paralegal who cannot make decisions. When you call, you reach the person who knows your file.
Federally Admitted in Every State
Kevin Richards is admitted to practice before the U.S. Immigration Court in every state. If your case is transferred, or a family member is detained somewhere else, it does not have to change hands.
We Are Transparent About Costs
You get our rate and retainer requirement upfront, plus an honest estimate of what the work costs through resolution. We also tell you plainly what we cannot promise, because no lawyer can promise you an outcome.
Clear Communication, Always
We answer calls and emails within 24 business hours. When something significant happens on your case, you hear it from a person, not a form letter. We explain what it means and what happens next.
A Family Firm Since 1988
Two generations of Ogden-raised attorneys. We are invested in this community, and we built this firm on the principle that you are not just a case number.
Ready to talk it through? A one-hour consultation is $100, credited to your retainer if we take your case.
Request a Consultation →What Our Clients Say
Five-star reviews from our public Google Business Profile, from people who came to Richards & Richards facing a denial, a removal notice, or a case that had stalled.
When I immigrated from Germany, we chose Richards & Richards to guide us through the entire process. Kevin was knowledgeable, patient, and clear about every step. Maria greeted us with a smile every time. They handled everything through my green card and naturalization to citizenship.Jonathan L.
He's a great lawyer. I had an immigration case for my husband and everything went well. He is an experienced attorney.Leonor O.
Kevin was awesome. He took my case with a day’s notice and did an excellent job for me. He was super supportive and I wouldn’t hesitate to use him again if ever needed.James E.
We had a very good experience with Richards and Richards Law Firm. Kevin Richards and his team took great care of us and were always very responsive, thorough and most importantly, the high-quality counsel that we needed.Lee M.
I cannot say enough good things about Kevin and his team. Going through a high-conflict divorce and custody case has been one of the most stressful and emotionally draining experiences of my life, and Kevin has been a steady source of guidance, support, and reassurance throughout the entire process. From the very beginning, Kevin took the time to explain every step of the process, answer my questions, and help me understand what to expect. When I felt overwhelmed, anxious, or uncertain, he helped keep me grounded and focused on the bigger picture. His calm and confident approach gave me peace of mind during some of the most difficult moments of my case…Ashley N.
Kevin Richards has represented me for several years through multiple complex cases, including an ex parte TRO, a custody modification, and a DCFS case. These situations were extremely stressful and involved my children, and having Kevin in my corner made all the difference. He is knowledgeable, strategic, and a strong advocate for his clients. He takes the time to understand the details of your case and makes sure you understand your options. His experience with family law and DCFS matters was invaluable…Cassie R.
Reviews are sourced from our public Google Business Profile. Some have been condensed for length; the clients and the underlying text are real. Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
Every review here started with one conversation. If you are dealing with an immigration matter in Utah, yours can start today.
Request a Consultation →Questions We Get About Immigration Waivers
Short answers to what people actually ask before they call.
- What is an immigration waiver?
- It is forgiveness of a specific legal ground that would otherwise block you. A waiver does not erase what happened. It asks the government to set aside that particular bar so your case can move forward. Each ground has its own waiver, its own standard, and its own form.
- What does extreme hardship mean?
- Hardship to your qualifying relative, not to you. That is the part people find surprising. The case is built on what happens to a citizen or permanent resident family member if you are denied, and it has to be more than the ordinary difficulty any family would face. It is proven with records, not adjectives.
- What is the difference between an I-601 and an I-601A?
- Timing. The I-601A provisional waiver is filed and decided while you are still in the United States, so you travel for the interview already knowing the answer. The I-601 is generally filed after a finding of inadmissibility. For families, the difference between the two can be months apart instead of years.
- Who counts as a qualifying relative?
- It depends on the waiver, and children often do not count. Many waivers require hardship to a citizen or permanent resident spouse or parent, and hardship to your children may not qualify on its own no matter how real it is. Confirming who your qualifying relative is comes before anything else.
- Is a waiver guaranteed if I have a strong case?
- No. Waivers are discretionary. Meeting the legal standard makes approval possible, not automatic, and the officer weighs the whole picture. Anyone who promises you an outcome on a waiver is telling you what you want to hear. What we can do is build the strongest record the facts support.
General information about Utah law, not legal advice, and reading it does not create an attorney-client relationship. Every case turns on its own facts.
Still have a question about your own situation? That is what the consultation is for. One hour, $100, credited to your retainer if we take your case.
Request a Consultation →Talk to Kevin Before You Travel
If a waiver may apply to your case, find out before you leave the country. Departing first is what turns a solvable problem into a years-long one.
$100 for a one-hour consultation, credited to your retainer if we take your case. Callback within 24 business hours.