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Form I-212, Application for Permission to Reapply for Admission into the United States After Deportation or Removal

Form I-212 asks for consent to reapply for admission to the United States after a deportation or removal order. Fill in the official USCIS PDF below and download it.

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What is I-212?

Form I-212 is the application a person files when they are inadmissible because of a prior deportation, removal, or certain unlawful reentries and they want government consent to apply for admission again before the required waiting period has passed. Approval removes that specific bar so the person can pursue a visa or other benefit.

Where the form is filed depends on the applicant’s situation: with USCIS in many cases, with CBP when it accompanies a nonimmigrant waiver such as Form I-192, or as directed in consular processing. An approved I-212 does not waive other grounds of inadmissibility, which may need separate waivers.

Who files I-212?

People who were removed or deported and want to return before their bar period ends
People who departed under an outstanding removal order and are now applying for a visa
Nonimmigrants filing an I-192 waiver who also need consent to reapply after removal
Immigrant visa or adjustment applicants whose records show a prior removal order

How to fill out I-212

Enter your identity and immigration history, including every removal, deportation, or voluntary departure.
State the benefit you are seeking, such as an immigrant visa or nonimmigrant entry, and when you plan to apply.
Explain the favorable factors: family ties, hardship to relatives, rehabilitation, and time outside the United States.
Attach supporting records: the removal order, court documents, and evidence backing your favorable factors.
Download the completed PDF and file it where the instructions direct for your situation, which may be a USCIS lockbox, CBP, or through the consulate handling your visa case.

Worth knowing: USCIS filing fees change periodically. Verify the current I-212 fee and the correct filing location for your case type at uscis.gov before filing.

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To be completed by an Attorney or Accredited Representative (if any). Select this box if Form G-28 or G-28 I is attached.

To be completed by an Attorney or Accredited Representative (if any). Enter Attorney State Bar Number (if applicable).

To be completed by an Attorney or Accredited Representative (if any). Enter Attorney or Accredited Representative U S C I S Online Account

START HERE - Type or print in black ink. Part 1. Information About You. 1. Alien Registration Number (A. -Number) (if any). 9 digits.

Part 1. Information About You. Your Full Name. 2. A. Enter Family Name (Last Name).

Part 1. Information About You. Your Full Name. 2. B. Enter Given Name (First Name).

Part 1. Information About You. Your Full Name. 2. C. Enter Middle Name.

Part 1. Information About You. Other Names Used. Provide all other names you have ever used, including aliases, maiden name, and nicknames.

Part 1. Information About You. Mailing Address. NOTE: If you are outside the United States, provide a U.S. mailing address, if available.

Part 1. Information About You. Mailing Address. 5. B. Enter Street Number and Name.

Part 1. Information About You. Mailing Address. 5. C. Select Apartment.

Part 1. Information About You. Mailing Address. 5. C. Select Suite.

Part 1. Information About You. Mailing Address. 5. C. Select Floor.

Part 1. Information About You. Mailing Address. 5. C. Enter Apartment, Suite, or Floor Number.

Part 1. Information About You. Mailing Address. 5. D. Enter City or Town.

Part 1. Information About You. Mailing Address. 5. E. Select State from list of states.

Part 1. Information About You. Mailing Address. 5. F. Enter ZIP Code.

Part 1. Information About You. Mailing Address. 5. G. Enter Province.

Part 1. Information About You. Mailing Address. 5. H. Enter Postal Code.

Part 1. Information About You. Mailing Address. 5. I. Enter Country.

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Part 1. Information About You. Mailing Address. 6. Is your mailing address the same address where you currently live (physical address)?

Part 1. Information About You. Mailing Address. 6. Select No. If you answered "No" to Item Number 6., provide your current physical address

Part 1. Information About You. Other Information About You. If you seek an immigrant or nonimmigrant visa and you are or will file your

Part 1. Information About You. Other Information About You. The location of the U.S. Embassy or U.S. Consulate where your application for

Part 1. Information About You. Other Information About You. If you are seeking consent to reapply in connection with your application to

Part 1. Information About You. Other Information About You. 8. Enter U.S. Social Security Number (if any). 9 digits.

Part 1. Information About You. Other Information About You. 9. Enter U.S. Online Account Number (if any). 12 characters.

Part 1. Information About You. Other Information About You. 10. Sex. Select Female.

Part 1. Information About You. Other Information About You. 10. Sex. Select Male.

Part 1. Information About You. Other Information About You. 11. Enter Date of Birth. Enter 2-digit Month, 2-digit Day and 4-digit Year.

Part 1. Information About You. Other Information About You. 12. Enter City or Town of Birth.

Part 1. Information About You. Other Information About You. 13. Enter State or Province of Birth (if applicable).

Part 1. Information About You. Other Information About You. 14. Enter Country of Birth.

Part 1. Information About You. Other Information About You. 15. Enter Country of Citizenship or Nationality.

Part 1. Information About You. Other Information About You. 18. B. Where did you file your application (for example, "U S C I S Office

Part 1. Information About You. Other Information About You. 18. C. Enter Date Filed. Enter 2-digit Month, 2-digit Day and 4-digit Year.

Part 1. Information About You. Other Information About You. 19. Are you submitting Form I - 6 0 1, Application for Waiver of Grounds of

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Part 2. Reasons You Are Filing Form I - 2 12. If you are inadmissible to the United States for the following reason, select “Yes” and then

Part 2. Reasons You Are Filing Form I - 2 12. Removal as an Arriving Alien (I N. A. Section 2 12 (A.) (9) (A.) (i)). 1. A. I have been

Part 2. Reasons You Are Filing Form I - 2 12. Removal as a Deportable Alien (I N. A. Section 2 12 (A.) (9) (A.) (ii)). 5. A. I have been

Part 2. Reasons You Are Filing Form I - 2 12. Entry After Unlawful Presence in the Aggregate of 1 Year (I N. A. Section 2 12 (A.) (9) (C)

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Part 5. Additional Information if Filing with C B P. If you are filing this application with Customs and Border Protection (C B P), provide

Part 5. Additional Information if Filing with C B P. Address History. Physical Address 1 (current address). 1. B. Select Apartment.

Part 5. Additional Information if Filing with C B P. Address History. Physical Address 1 (current address). 1. B. Select Suite.

Part 5. Additional Information if Filing with C B P. Address History. Physical Address 1 (current address). 1. B. Select Floor.

Part 5. Additional Information if Filing with C B P. Address History. Physical Address 1 (current address). 1. B. Enter apartment, suite,

Part 5. Additional Information if Filing with C B P. Address History. Physical Address 1 (current address). 1. C. Enter City or Town.

Part 5. Additional Information if Filing with C B P. Address History. Physical Address 1 (current address). 1. D. Select State from list of

Part 5. Additional Information if Filing with C B P. Address History. Physical Address 1 (current address). 1. E. Enter ZIP Code.

Part 5. Additional Information if Filing with C B P. Address History. Physical Address 1 (current address). 1. F. Enter Province.

Part 5. Additional Information if Filing with C BP. Address History. Physical Address 1 (current address). 1. G. Enter Postal Code.

Part 5. Additional Information if Filing with C B P. Address History. Physical Address 1 (current address). 1. H. Enter Country.

Part 5. Additional Information if Filing with C B P. Address History. Dates of Residence. 2. A. Enter From Date. Enter 2-digit Month,

Part 5. Additional Information if Filing with C B P. Address History. Dates of Residence. 2. B. Enter To Date. Enter 2-digit Month, 2-digit

Part 5. Additional Information if Filing with C B P. Address History. Physical Address 2. 3. A. Enter Street Number and Name.

Part 5. Additional Information if Filing with C B P. Address History. Physical Address 2. 3. B. Select Apartment.

Part 5. Additional Information if Filing with C B P. Address History. Physical Address 2. 3. B. Select Suite.

Part 5. Additional Information if Filing with C B P. Address History. Physical Address 2. 3. B. Select Floor.

Part 5. Additional Information if Filing with C B P. Address History. Physical Address 2. 3. B. Enter apartment, suite, or floor number.

Part 5. Additional Information if Filing with C B P. Address History. Physical Address 2. 3. C. Enter City or Town.

Part 5. Additional Information if Filing with C B P. Address History. Physical Address 2. 3. D. Select State from list of states.

Part 5. Additional Information if Filing with C B P. Address History. Physical Address 2. 3. E. Enter ZIP code.

Part 5. Additional Information if Filing with C B P. Address History. Physical Address 2. 3. F. Enter Province.

Part 5. Additional Information if Filing with C B P. Address History. Physical Address 2. 3. G. Enter Postal Code.

Part 5. Additional Information if Filing with C B P. Address History. Physical Address 2. 3. H. Enter Country.

Part 5. Additional Information if Filing with CBP. Address History. Dates of Residence. 4. A. Enter From Date. Enter 2 digit month, 2 digit

Part 5. Additional Information if Filing with CBP. Address History. Dates of Residence. 4.b. Enter To Date. Enter 2 digit month, 2 digit

Part 5. Additional Information if Filing with C B P. Employment History. Provide your employment history for the last ten years, whether

Part 5. Additional Information if Filing with C B P. Employment History. Employer 1 (current or most recent). Address of Employer or

Part 5. Additional Information if Filing with C B P. Employment History. Employer 1 (current or most recent). Dates of Employment. 8. A.

Part 5. Additional Information if Filing with C B P. Employment History. Employer 1 (current or most recent). Address of Employer or

Part 5. Additional Information if Filing with C B P. Employment History. Employer 1 (current or most recent). 7. Enter Your Occupation.

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Part 5. Additional Information if Filing with C B P. Information About Your Current Marriage (including if you are legally separated). If

Part 5. Additional Information if Filing with C B P. Information About Your Current Marriage (including if you are legally separated).

Part 5. Additional Information if Filing with C B P. Information About Prior Marriages (if any). If you have been married before, whether

Part 5. Additional Information if Filing with C B P. Information About Prior Marriages (if any). Prior Spouse's Legal Name (provide family

Part 5. Additional Information if Filing with C B P. Information About Prior Marriages (if any). 36. Enter Prior Spouse's Date of Birth.

Part 5. Additional Information if Filing with C B P. Information About Prior Marriages (if any). 37. Enter Date of Marriage to Prior

Part 5. Additional Information if Filing with C B P. Information About Prior Marriages (if any). Place of Marriage to Prior Spouse. 38. A.

Part 5. Additional Information if Filing with C B P. Information About Prior Marriages (if any). Place of Marriage to Prior Spouse. 38. C.

Part 5. Additional Information if Filing with C B P. Information About Prior Marriages (if any). Place of Marriage to Prior Spouse. 38. B.

Part 5. Additional Information if Filing with C B P. Information About Prior Marriages (if any). Place of Marriage to Prior Spouse. 39.

Part 5. Additional Information if Filing with C B P. Information About Prior Marriages (if any). Place Where Marriage with Prior Spouse

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Part 6. Applicant's Statement, Contact Information, Declaration, Certification, and Signature. Applicant's Contact Information. 3. Enter

Part 6. Applicant's Statement, Contact Information, Declaration, Certification, and Signature. Applicant's Contact Information. 4. Enter

Part 6. Applicant's Statement, Contact Information, Declaration, Certification, and Signature. Applicant's Contact Information. 5. Enter

Part 6. Applicant's Statement, Contact Information, Declaration, Certification, and Signature. Applicant's Signature. 6. B. Enter Date of

Part 7. Interpreter's Contact Information, Certification, and Signature. Interpreter's Full Name. 2. Enter Interpreter's Business or

Part 7. Interpreter's Contact Information, Certification, and Signature. Interpreter's Full Name. 1. B. Enter Interpreter's Given Name

Part 7. Interpreter's Contact Information, Certification, and Signature. Provide the following information about the interpreter.

Part 7. Interpreter's Contact Information, Certification, and Signature. Interpreter's Contact Information. 4. Enter Interpreter's Daytime

Part 7. Interpreter's Contact Information, Certification, and Signature. Interpreter's Contact Information. 5. Enter Interpreter's Mobile

Part 7. Interpreter's Contact Information, Certification, and Signature. Interpreter's Contact Information. 6. Enter Interpreter's Email

Part 7. Interpreter's Contact Information, Certification, and Signature. Interpreter's Certification. I certify, under penalty of perjury,

Part 7. Interpreter's Contact Information, Certification, and Signature. Interpreter's Signature. 7.b. Enter Date of Signature. Enter

Part 8. Contact Information, Declaration, and Signature of the Person Preparing this Application, if Other Than the Applicant. Provide the

Part 8. Contact Information, Declaration, and Signature of the Person Preparing this Application, if Other Than the Applicant. Preparer's

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Part 8. Contact Information, Declaration, and Signature of the Person Preparing this Application, if Other Than the Applicant. Preparer's

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Part 9. Additional Information. 3. A. Enter Page Number.

Part 9. Additional Information. 3. B. Enter Part Number.

Part 9. Additional Information. 3. C. Enter Item Number.

Part 9. Additional Information. 3. D. Enter Additional Information.

Part 9. Additional Information. 4. A. Enter Page Number.

Part 9. Additional Information. 4. B. Enter Part Number.

Part 9. Additional Information. 4. C. Enter Item Number.

Part 9. Additional Information. 4. D. Enter Additional Information.

Part 9. Additional Information. 5. A. Enter Page Number.

Part 9. Additional Information. 5. B. Enter Part Number.

Part 9. Additional Information. 5. C. Enter Item Number.

Part 9. Additional Information. 6. A. Enter Page Number.

Part 9. Additional Information. 6. B. Enter Part Number.

Part 9. Additional Information. 6. C. Enter Item Number.

Part 9. Additional Information. 7. A. Enter Page Number.

Part 9. Additional Information. 7. B. Enter Part Number.

Part 9. Additional Information. 7. C. Enter Item Number.

Part 9. Additional Information. 7. D. Enter Additional Information.

Part 9. Additional Information. 5. D. Enter Additional Information.

Part 9. Additional Information. 6. D. Enter Additional Information.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Form I-212 the same as a waiver of inadmissibility?

Not exactly. The I-212 asks for consent to reapply after removal. If you are also inadmissible for other reasons, such as unlawful presence or a criminal ground, you may need a separate waiver like Form I-601 or I-192 as well.

Where do I file Form I-212?

It depends on your situation. The form instructions map each case type to a filing location: USCIS for many applicants, CBP when filed with an I-192, or through the consular process. Follow the current instructions at uscis.gov.

How does the government decide an I-212?

It is a discretionary decision weighing factors like the reason for removal, how recent it was, your family ties and hardship, evidence of rehabilitation, and your need to return.

Form I-212, Application for Permission to Reapply for Admission into the United States After Deportation or Removal

What is I-212?

Who files I-212?

How to fill out I-212

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Related forms

Form I-192, Application for Advance Permission to Enter as a Nonimmigrant

Form I-601, Application for Waiver of Grounds of Inadmissibility

Form I-601A, Application for Provisional Unlawful Presence Waiver