USCIS

Form I-612

Waivers & Appeals

Application for Waiver of the Foreign Residence Requirement (under Section 212(e) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, as Amended)

Exchange Visitors (J-1) may file this application to apply for a waiver of the two-year foreign residence requirement of INA Section 212(e).

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Application for Waiver of the Foreign Residence Requirement (under Section 212(e) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, as Amended) is an official immigration form filed with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Complete it accurately with all required information and supporting documents to avoid processing delays. For step-by-step guidance, open it in the AI Editor.

Quick Facts

Who: Individuals who are inadmissible to the United States and need a waiver or permission to reapply for admission.
What: Application for Waiver of the Foreign Residence Requirement (under Section 212(e) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, as Amended) — used to request a waiver of inadmissibility, appeal an immigration decision, or obtain permission to re-enter the U.S. after removal.
When: Within the time limits specified: some waivers before departure, appeals within 30 days, others as specified.
Where: Filed with the appropriate USCIS office or immigration court as specified in the instructions.
Why: Certain grounds of inadmissibility can be waived if the applicant shows sufficient hardship or eligibility for relief.
How: Demonstrate eligibility for the waiver or appeal, provide detailed supporting evidence, and pay the required fee.

Common Risks & Mistakes

  • •Incorrect or incomplete biographical information — double-check all names and dates
  • •Missing the filing deadline — some USCIS forms have strict filing windows
  • •Insufficient supporting documentation — provide thorough evidence for your application
  • •Not paying the correct filing fee — USCIS rejects incorrect payments
  • •Failing to respond to Requests for Evidence within the deadline

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Petitioner Info
Petitioner Full NameREQUIREDtext

Your current legal name as it appears on your Green Card or U.S. passport.

Date of BirthREQUIREDdate

Your date of birth (MM/DD/YYYY).

A-Number or USCIS Online Account Numbertext

Your Green Card number (A-Number) if a permanent resident, or USCIS online account number.

Beneficiary Info
Beneficiary Full NameREQUIREDtext

Full legal name of the relative you are petitioning for.

Beneficiary Date of BirthREQUIREDdate

Date of birth of the relative (MM/DD/YYYY).

Beneficiary A-Numbertext

Alien Registration Number of the beneficiary if previously assigned.

Relationship
Relationship TypeREQUIREDselect

Select the qualifying relationship: spouse, unmarried child under 21, unmarried child over 21, married child, parent, or sibling.

Evidence
Supporting DocumentsREQUIREDtext

List of documents establishing the qualifying relationship (marriage certificate, birth certificate, etc.).

Signatures
Petitioner SignatureREQUIREDsignature

Your signature certifying all information is correct under penalty of perjury.

Date of SignatureREQUIREDdate

Date you signed the form (MM/DD/YYYY).

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