I-612 Instructions Table of Changes

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

06/08/2020

Reason for Revision: Fee Rule

Project Phase: Post G-1056

• Please note – all instances of “if any” and “if applicable” have been removed from Instructions for Form I-612.

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Expires 09/30/2021

Edition Date 09/17/2019

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Pages 2-4, General Instructions	[Page 2] … 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. … 2. If you need extra space to complete any item within this application, use the space provided in Part 8. Additional Information or attach a separate sheet of paper; type or print your name and Alien Registration Number (A-Number) (if any) at the top of each sheet; indicate the Page Number, Part Number, and Item Number to which your answer refers; and sign and date each sheet. … 4. USCIS Online Account Number (if any). If you have previously filed an application, petition, or request using the USCIS online filing system (previously called USCIS Electronic Immigration System (USCIS ELIS)), provide the USCIS Online Account Number you were issued by the system. You can find your USCIS Online Account Number by logging in to your account and going to the profile page. If you previously filed certain applications, petitions, or requests on a paper form via a USCIS Lockbox facility, you may have received a USCIS Online Account Access Notice issuing you a USCIS Online Account Number. If you received such a notice, your USCIS Online Account Number can be found at the top of the notice. If you were issued a USCIS Online Account Number, enter it in the space provided. The USCIS Online Account Number is not the same as an A-Number.	[Page 2] … 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. … 2. If you need extra space to complete any item within this application, use the space provided in Part 8. Additional Information or attach a separate sheet of paper; type or print your name and Alien Registration Number (A-Number) at the top of each sheet; indicate the Page Number, Part Number, and Item Number to which your answer refers; and sign and date each sheet. … 4. USCIS Online Account Number. If you have previously filed an application, petition, or request using the USCIS online filing system (previously called USCIS Electronic Immigration System (USCIS ELIS)), provide the USCIS Online Account Number you were issued by the system. You can find your USCIS Online Account Number by logging in to your account and going to the profile page. If you previously filed certain applications, petitions, or requests on a paper form via a USCIS Lockbox facility, you may have received a USCIS Online Account Access Notice issuing you a USCIS Online Account Number. If you received such a notice, your USCIS Online Account Number can be found at the top of the notice. If you were issued a USCIS Online Account Number, enter it in the space provided. The USCIS Online Account Number is not the same as an A-Number.
Pages 5-6, What Is the Filing Fee?	[Page 5] … 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] … The filing fee for Form I-612 is $515. … 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. …
Page 7, DHS Privacy Notice	[Page 7] … DISCLOSURE: The information you provide is voluntary. However, failure to provide the requested information, including your Social Security number (if applicable), and any requested evidence, may delay a final decision or result in denial of your waiver. …	[Page 7] … DISCLOSURE: The information you provide is voluntary. However, failure to provide the requested information, including your Social Security number (if applicable), and any requested evidence, may delay a final decision or result in a rejection or denial of your waiver. …

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