Form I-212: Application for Permission to Reapply for Admission into the United States After Deportation or Removal
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What is Form I-212?
Form I-212 is used to request permission to reapply for admission to the United States after being deported or removed, or in certain unlawful presence situations after removal. Approval, sometimes called consent to reapply, removes that bar to admission but does not waive other grounds.
Who files it: People who were deported or removed, or who are otherwise inadmissible under INA 212(a)(9)(A) or (C).
What USCIS typically asks for
- Details of each prior removal or deportation
- Evidence of family ties, rehabilitation, or other favorable factors
- Evidence of any hardship to U.S. citizen or permanent resident relatives
- Court and immigration records, where applicable
A plain-English summary, not legal advice. The Form I-212 instructions on uscis.gov are the official list of requirements and evidence.
What FormVeritas checks on Form I-212
When you run an audit from the Form Workspace, FormVeritas reviews the answers you entered using checks written for this form's fields.
Answers left blank 1 checks
Points out blank answers in the places its checks for this form look at.
Areas include: places of birth.
How entries are written 23 checks
Checks how entries are written against what each field asks for.
Areas include: names; A-Numbers; USCIS online account numbers; Social Security numbers; receipt numbers; addresses; marriage and family details; and the interpreter, preparer and representative sections.
Dates 22 checks
Checks the dates entered on this form.
Areas include: dates of birth; and marriage and family details.
Answers that do not fit together 9 checks
Compares related answers on this form and points out ones that do not fit together.
Areas include: names; passports, visas and arrival records; addresses; the interpreter, preparer and representative sections; and signatures and dates of signature.
Check boxes and Yes/No questions 1 checks
Checks how boxes are selected in the groups of choices on this form.
Signatures 9 checks
Checks the signature lines on this form.
Before you file Form I-212
- Use the current edition (01/20/25). USCIS may reject outdated editions.
- Read the Form I-212 instructions on uscis.gov for what to include.
- Confirm the fee with the USCIS Fee Calculator and Form G-1055.
- Answer every question that applies to you, including each Yes/No question.
- Sign and date every required signature line.
- Run a FormVeritas audit and fix everything it flags.
What these checks don't do
They don't check that every question that applies to you is answered, whether your answers are true, or whether you're eligible for what you're asking for. A report with no findings does not mean USCIS will accept or approve your filing.
Not legal advice. For eligibility questions, talk to a licensed immigration attorney.
Form I-212 questions
What is Form I-212 used for?
Form I-212 is used to request permission to reapply for admission to the United States after being deported or removed, or in certain unlawful presence situations after removal. Approval, sometimes called consent to reapply, removes that bar to admission but does not waive other grounds.
Who files Form I-212?
People who were deported or removed, or who are otherwise inadmissible under INA 212(a)(9)(A) or (C).
What does FormVeritas check on Form I-212?
FormVeritas runs 65 checks written for Form I-212, covering answers left blank, how entries are written, dates, answers that do not fit together, check boxes and yes/no questions, signatures.
What is the current edition of Form I-212?
USCIS lists 01/20/25 as the current edition of Form I-212. FormVeritas last checked this on October 21, 2026. Always confirm the edition on uscis.gov before you file.
How long does USCIS take to process Form I-212?
Averaged across the offices and categories USCIS lists, Form I-212 typically takes 44.5 to 57.3 months (published October 19, 2026). Individual cases can take more or less time; check the USCIS processing times tool for your office.
Is the Form I-212 filing fee shown here?
USCIS lists fees for Form I-212 on Form G-1055, Fee Schedule (edition 10/16/26). Use the USCIS Fee Calculator to confirm the fee that applies to your filing.
Does a clean FormVeritas report mean USCIS will approve my Form I-212?
No. FormVeritas checks the form for preventable mistakes. It does not check eligibility or whether answers are true, and it does not guarantee acceptance or approval.
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