USCIS Form I-612 processing times
I-612
Data publishedApplication for Waiver of the Foreign Residence Requirement (under Section 212(e) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, as Amended)
| Office | Subtype | Range |
|---|---|---|
| Service Center Operations | Application for a waiver of the 2-year foreign residence requirement based on exceptional hardship or persecution | 20.5–24 months |
| Service Center Operations | Application for a waiver of the 2-year foreign residence requirement | 1.5–5 months |
ImmigrationTimes.org cross-office aggregate, not a USCIS-published figure: 11–14.5 months (range across offices: 1.5–24 months)
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