I-612 Instructions TOCs

TABLE OF CHANGES – INSTRUCTIONS

Form I-612, Application for Waiver of the Foreign Residence Requirement (Under Section 212(e) of the INA, as Amended)

OMB Number: 1615-0030

10/29/2019

Reason for Revision: 2019 Fee Rule.

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Expires 09/30/2021

Edition Date 09/17/2019

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Pages 2-4, General Instructions	[Page 2] General Instructions … Filing Fee. Each application must be accompanied by the appropriate filing fee.  (See the What Is the Filing Fee section of these Instructions.) Biometric Services Fee.  If you file this application with USCIS, you do not need to include a biometric services fee at the time you submit your application.  If you are later notified that you must submit biometrics, you will receive a biometric services appointment notice with instructions on how to submit the additional biometric services fee. If you file this application with an agency other than USCIS, please check with that agency to determine if and when you must submit biometric services fees. Evidence. At the time of filing, you must submit all evidence and supporting documentation listed in the What Evidence Must You Submit section of these Instructions. …	[Page 2] General Instructions … Filing Fee. Each application must be accompanied by the appropriate filing fee.  (See the What Is the Filing Fee section of these Instructions.) [delete] Evidence. At the time of filing, you must submit all evidence and supporting documentation listed in the What Evidence Must You Submit section of these Instructions. …
Pages 5-6, What Is the Filing Fee?	[Page 5] What Is the Filing Fee? The filing fee for Form I-612 is $930. … You will not receive your original check back. We will destroy your original check, but will keep a copy of it.  If USCIS cannot process the EFT for technical reasons, you authorize us to process the copy in place of your original check.  If USCIS cannot complete the EFT because of insufficient funds, we may try to make the transfer two additional times. …	[Page 5] What Is the Filing Fee? The filing fee for Form I-612 is $525. … You will not receive your original check back. We will destroy your original check, but will keep a copy of it.  If USCIS cannot process the EFT for technical reasons, you authorize us to process the copy in place of your original check.  If your check is returned as unpayable, we may reject your application. …

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