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Form I-212: Application for Permission to Reapply for Admission into the United States After Deportation or Removal
USCIS Form I-212 is the Application for Permission to Reapply for Admission into the United States After Deportation or Removal. It must be filed by anyone inadmissible under INA section 212(a)(9)(A) or (C).
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USCIS Form I-212 - Application for Permission to Reapply for Admission into the United States After Deportation or Removal
USCIS Form I-212 is the Application for Permission to Reapply for Admission into the United States After Deportation or Removal. It must be filed by anyone inadmissible under INA section 212(a)(9)(A) or (C).
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Submitting a form without a valid handwritten signature results in rejection.
- 2Leaving the signature line blank or using a printed/stamped name.
- 3Failing to provide a full English translation for any foreign‑language document.
- 4Omitting the interpreter’s certification and signature when an interpreter was used.
- 5Not having a parent or legal guardian sign for an applicant under 14 years old.
Plain English
Form I-212 asks for permission to try to enter the United States again after deportation or removal. You provide personal details, contact information, and any interpreter or preparer data, and you must sign it yourself.
Submission Date
- Filing date: Not stated in the official source.
- Preparation window: collect IDs, supporting records, and signatures in advance.
- Final review: verify names, dates, and required fields before submission.
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What this form is for
- Use this form when you are inadmissible under INA 212(a)(9)(A) or (C) and have been excluded, deported, or removed and are currently outside the United States and need consent to reapply.
- Do not use it when you qualify to apply for a waiver of inadmissibility instead of consent.
- Check Form I-601 instead when you are seeking a waiver of grounds of inadmissibility.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Applying for waiver of inadmissibility under INA 212(a)(9)(A) as NACARA or HRIFA applicant
Waiver replaces need for consent to reapply
✓ Confirm eligibility for waiver and that I-212 is not also required
Seeking waiver for adjustment of status under INA 245A or 210 (Special Agricultural Workers)
Specific waiver for those legalization programs
✓ Verify you fall under INA 245A or 210
Applicant for U nonimmigrant status needing advance permission to enter
Provides advance permission for nonimmigrant entry
✓ Ensure I-192 is filed together with Form I-918
Deadline or filing window
Not stated in the official source.
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What you need before filling it out
Signature field
Handwritten signature (or clear scanned copy) · Your completed Form I-212
Evidence submission
All required supporting documents listed in the Instructions · Evidence list in the Instructions section
Photocopy/fax/scan of signature
Clear copy of original handwritten signature · Original signed form
Biometric Services Appointment
Appointment notice from USCIS · USCIS appointment letter
Form fee payment
Payment as specified on Form G-1055 · Fee receipt or check
Before you submit
- 1Verify the form is the edition that expires 03/31/2027
- 2Ensure all required evidence listed in the Instructions is attached
- 3Provide a handwritten signature (or a clear scanned copy) on the signature line
- 4Confirm no typed or stamped name replaces the signature
- 5Include the filing fee as directed on Form G-1055
- 6Use the latest version of Adobe Reader to view and print the form
- 7Check that you have included any required biometric services appointment notice
- 8Keep a copy of the completed form for your records
How to file this form
- 1Download the latest Form I-212 from the USCIS website
- 2Fill in all required sections, attach the evidence listed in the Instructions, and sign the form
- 3Pay the filing fee as directed on Form G-1055 and include the payment receipt
- 4Mail the completed application to the USCIS filing address and keep the postal receipt as proof of filing
Known limitations
- 1Do not file Form I-212 if you are eligible to apply for a waiver of inadmissibility using Forms I-601, I-690, or I-192
- 2The authorization granted by Form I-212 is temporary and does not eliminate the INA 212(a)(9)(C)(i)(I) ground of inadmissibility for future immigrant or nonimmigrant entries
- 3If you are inadmissible under both INA 212(a)(9)(A) and (C), you must file Form I-212 and also file Form I-601
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Compact field-by-field guide
Petitioner Info
3 items
Your current legal name as it appears on your Green Card or U.S. passport.
Your date of birth (MM/DD/YYYY).
Your Green Card number (A-Number) if a permanent resident, or USCIS online account number.
Beneficiary Info
3 items
Full legal name of the relative you are petitioning for.
Date of birth of the relative (MM/DD/YYYY).
Alien Registration Number of the beneficiary if previously assigned.
Relationship
1 items
Select the qualifying relationship: spouse, unmarried child under 21, unmarried child over 21, married child, parent, or sibling.
Evidence
1 items
List of documents establishing the qualifying relationship (marriage certificate, birth certificate, etc.).
Signatures
2 items
Your signature certifying all information is correct under penalty of perjury.
Date you signed the form (MM/DD/YYYY).
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What changed or needs a fresh check
- Edition date — confirm the form expires 03/31/2027 as shown on page 1
- Fee — Not stated in the official source — verify on the agency site
- Mailing address — Not stated in the official source — verify on the agency site
- Signature — confirm a handwritten signature is provided; stamped or typewritten names are not accepted
- Adobe Reader version — confirm you use the latest Adobe Reader to view and print the form
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After you file
- 1Keep the signed copy and all supporting documents for at least five years
- 2Await the Form I-212 receipt notice (Form I-797C) from USCIS
- 3If a biometric services appointment is scheduled, attend it as instructed
- 4Monitor case status online using the receipt number
- 5If USCIS issues a Request for Evidence, respond within the given deadline
- 6If an error is discovered after filing, submit a corrected Form I-212 with a cover letter explaining the mistake
Sources
- SRCInstructions p.1 — purpose of Form I-212 is to seek consent to reapply when inadmissible under INA 212(a)(9)(A) or (C)
- SRCInstructions p.1 — consent to reapply is required before lawfully returning to the United States
- SRCInstructions p.4 — applicants eligible for waivers may use Form I-601, Form I-690, or Form I-192 instead of Form I-212
- SRCInstructions p.4 — if inadmissible under both INA 212(a)(9)(A) and (C), file Form I-212 and Form I-601
- SRCInstructions p.4 — Form I-192 is used by U‑nonimmigrant applicants and must be filed with Form I-918
- SRCInstructions p.8 — signatures must be handwritten; stamped or typewritten names are not accepted
- SRCInstructions p.8 — a photocopied, faxed, or scanned copy of an original handwritten signature is valid for filing
- SRCInstructions p.8 — fee information is referenced via Form G-1055, but specific amount is not stated
- SRCInstructions p.9 — OAN is not the same as an A‑Number and does not exist without a receipt number beginning with IOE
Common confusion points
Do I need to file Form I-212 if I am also applying for a waiver?
Overlap between consent and waiver requirements can cause uncertainty.
→ Verify eligibility for a waiver and whether consent to reapply is also required.
Can I type my name instead of signing?
The signature rule requires a handwritten signature.
→ Provide a handwritten signature or a clear scanned copy of it.
Is the filing fee listed on this form?
The form itself does not display the fee amount.
→ Consult Form G-1055 for the correct fee amount.
Do I need to submit a biometric appointment notice?
The requirement is not explicitly described in the form instructions.
→ Include any biometric appointment notice you receive from USCIS.
Does Form I-212 permanently remove my inadmissibility?
The authorization is temporary and does not eliminate the ground of inadmissibility.
→ Review the statement that the permission is temporary and does not erase the inadmissibility ground.
Do I need an OAN number to file?
Confusion between OAN and A‑Number may arise.
→ Verify that your receipt number begins with IOE; if not, you do not have an OAN.
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Questions about USCIS Form I-212
What is USCIS Form I-212 used for?
Form I-212 asks for permission to try to enter the United States again after deportation or removal. You provide personal details, contact information, and any interpreter or preparer data, and you must sign it yourself.
Who must file USCIS Form I-212?
Anyone who is inadmissible under INA section 212(a)(9)(A) or 212(a)(9)(C) must file USCIS Form I-212.
What information does USCIS Form I-212 require?
The form collects biographic data such as height, weight, eye color and hair color, the applicant’s contact information, and certification and signatures from any interpreter or preparer.
How do I complete USCIS Form I-212?
Complete the biographic sections (e.g., height, weight, eye and hair color) and the applicant’s contact information. If an interpreter helped, have them fill Part 7 and sign. If someone else prepared the form, have them sign Part 8. Sign the form yourself; USCIS rejects stamped or typed names.
What happens if USCIS Form I-212 is filed incorrectly?
If the form lacks a valid handwritten signature, USCIS will reject the application.
Do I need to file Form I-212 if I am also applying for a waiver?
Overlap between consent and waiver requirements can cause uncertainty. Verify eligibility for a waiver and whether consent to reapply is also required.
Can I type my name instead of signing?
The signature rule requires a handwritten signature. Provide a handwritten signature or a clear scanned copy of it.
Is the filing fee listed on this form?
The form itself does not display the fee amount. Consult Form G-1055 for the correct fee amount.
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