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Form I-212
Application for Permission to Reapply for Admission
Filed by individuals who were previously removed, deported, or who departed while a removal order was outstanding, seeking permission to reapply for admission to the United States.
- Filing fee
- $1,175
- Biometrics
- No fee
Who can file
- Persons previously deported or removed from the U.S.
- Persons who departed while a removal order was outstanding
- Must demonstrate favorable factors outweigh negative ones
Send with it
- Copy of removal/deportation order
- Evidence of rehabilitation since removal
- Evidence of ties to the U.S.
- Police clearances
- Letters of support
Worth knowing
- Must generally wait until the bar period has elapsed before filing
- Favorable exercise of discretion depends on length of residence, family ties, and moral character
- May need to be filed concurrently with an I-601 waiver
Common mistakes
- Filing before the statutory bar period has passed
- Not demonstrating sufficient rehabilitation
- Failing to disclose the full removal history
Questions
- How much does Form I-212 cost?
- The USCIS filing fee for Form I-212 is $1,175.
- How long does Form I-212 take?
- Typically 12 to 36 months, depending on the office and the category. Check the current USCIS times for your office before you plan around it.
Fees are as published by USCIS. Confirm on USCIS's fee schedule (G-1055) before you pay - a wrong fee gets a filing rejected. General information, not legal advice.