{"id":4443,"date":"2026-11-08T05:52:50","date_gmt":"2026-11-08T05:52:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/abogadaadrianagomez.com\/resources\/immigration-waivers-guide\/i-212-permission-to-reapply-attorney-texas\/"},"modified":"2026-11-09T02:22:25","modified_gmt":"2026-11-09T02:22:25","slug":"i-212-permission-to-reapply-attorney-texas","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/abogadaadrianagomez.com\/resources\/immigration-waivers-guide\/i-212-permission-to-reapply-attorney-texas\/","title":{"rendered":"I-212 Permission to Reapply for Admission After Removal"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-dark chg-hero\" style=\"min-height:460px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-70 has-background-dim wp-block-cover__gradient-background has-background-gradient\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(32,36,46,1) 0%,rgba(32,36,46,1) 55%,rgba(32,36,46,0.7) 100%)\"><\/span><img class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-4440\" alt=\"Government immigration forms, a pen, and a passport arranged on an office desk.\" src=\"https:\/\/abogadaadrianagomez.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/government-immigration-forms-a-pen-and-a-passport-arranged-o-photo.jpg\" width=\"1376\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/abogadaadrianagomez.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/government-immigration-forms-a-pen-and-a-passport-arranged-o-photo-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/abogadaadrianagomez.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/government-immigration-forms-a-pen-and-a-passport-arranged-o-photo-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/abogadaadrianagomez.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/government-immigration-forms-a-pen-and-a-passport-arranged-o-photo-768x429.jpg 768w, https:\/\/abogadaadrianagomez.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/government-immigration-forms-a-pen-and-a-passport-arranged-o-photo-1024x572.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/abogadaadrianagomez.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/government-immigration-forms-a-pen-and-a-passport-arranged-o-photo.jpg 1376w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 825px) 825px, 100vw\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\"\/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"chg-eyebrow has-base-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">Removal Defense | Florida, Texas &amp; New York<\/p><h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\" style=\"text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">I-212 Permission to Reapply for Admission After Removal<\/h1><p class=\"has-base-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.632), 1.25rem);text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">AG Immigration Law P.A. focuses on removal defense and related immigration matters. Contact our office to talk through your record and the route that fits your situation.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+19546413445\">Book a Paid Consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#6b7280;margin-bottom:1.5rem\">By Adriana Gomez \u00b7 Published November 8, 2026<\/p>\n\n<article lang=\"en\">\n\n<h2>I-212 Permission to Reapply Lawyer in Texas<\/h2>\n<p>Form I-212 is the application for permission to reapply for admission after deportation or removal. You file it with USCIS when you need consent to come back to the United States. Many Texas families looking for a lawyer to help with an I-212 permission to reapply ask the same first question: is this form needed? This guide answers that question in plain terms.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"cta-dose-mid wp-block-group has-base-color has-accent-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If a relative was removed or you&#x27;re planning a return after a removal order, you don&#x27;t have to work through Form I-212 alone. Reach out to our team to talk through your facts. Talk it through with our team &#8212; we can walk you through how a situation like yours is usually handled and what your options are.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+19546413445\">Schedule a consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/abogadaadrianagomez.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/empty-patio-tables-and-chairs-at-night-beside-a-sign-indicat-photo.jpg\" alt=\"Empty patio tables and chairs at night beside a sign indicating restricted access.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>What Form I-212 Is and Who Needs It<\/h2>\n<p>Form I-212 asks the government for permission to come back after a deportation or removal. Federal rules say a person who was deported or removed can&#8217;t simply return. They must wait a set time outside the country or ask for permission first (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-20\/title-8\/section-212.2\">8 CFR 212.2<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p>The form deals with the reentry bar. A grant of permission also doesn&#8217;t waive inadmissibility from later exclusion, deportation, or removal proceedings started afterward (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-20\/title-8\/section-212.2\">8 CFR 212.2<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p>Often a spouse, parent, or adult child starts the research. The person who was removed is the one whose record matters most. People outside the United States and people hoping to return to Texas ask the same basic question: is consent needed before I try to come back?<\/p>\n<h2>When a Permission to Reapply Is Required<\/h2>\n<p>You generally need permission when you have not stayed outside the United States long enough. Federal rules set the time periods:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Five consecutive years<\/strong> outside the U.S. after a deportation or removal (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-20\/title-8\/section-212.2\">8 CFR 212.2<\/a>). <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-20\/title-8\/section-212.2\">8 C.F.R. \u00a7 212.2<\/a> reads: &#8220;Any alien who has been deported or removed from the United States is inadmissible to the United States unless the alien has remained outside of the United States for five consecutive years since the date of deportation or removal.&#8221;<\/li>\n<li><strong>Twenty consecutive years<\/strong> if the person was deported or removed 2 or more times, or if the removal followed a conviction for an aggravated felony (a serious category of crime defined in federal immigration law).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Proof of absence.<\/strong> A temporary stay in the U.S. under section 212(d)(3) does not interrupt the absence period.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Reinstatement is a separate path. However, a person whose order is reinstated who expresses a fear of returning to the country named in the order must be immediately referred to an asylum officer for a reasonable fear interview. An order also cannot be reinstated while the person&#8217;s application for adjustment of status under HRIFA or NACARA is pending, and it becomes moot if that application is granted (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-20\/title-8\/section-241.8\">8 CFR 241.8<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p>Reentering without consent can also be a crime. The basic penalty is a fine, up to two years in prison, or both. Higher maximum penalties apply after certain convictions (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.law.cornell.edu\/uscode\/text\/8\/1326\">8 U.S.C. \u00a7 1326<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p>Whether a bar applies, and which one, depends on the facts in your record.<\/p>\n<h2>What the Application Covers and What to Prepare<\/h2>\n<p>Your package must prove the facts the officer needs to decide your request. Start with these records:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Copies of the removal or deportation order and related notices.<\/li>\n<li>Proof of time spent outside the U.S., such as travel records, passport pages, and entry history.<\/li>\n<li>Records showing why you want to return, plus family, work, and community ties.<\/li>\n<li>Certified court records and final dispositions if a criminal case is part of your history.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you can&#8217;t prove the required absence, you must apply for permission to reapply (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-20\/title-8\/section-212.2\">8 CFR 212.2<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p>Forms must follow their instructions. A request that doesn&#8217;t comply with the statutes, regulations, or form instructions may be rejected or denied (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-20\/title-8\/section-103.2\">8 CFR 103.2<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p>Keep originals and copies together. Label each document with its date and source. Clear organization makes the file easier to review.<\/p>\n<h2>How the Process Works, Step by Step<\/h2>\n<p>The process moves from records review to filing, then to a written decision.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Gather records.<\/strong> Collect prior immigration papers, removal orders, and entry history.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Review eligibility.<\/strong> Choose the filing route. Some requests go through a consular officer abroad (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-20\/title-8\/section-212.2\">8 CFR 212.2<\/a>).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Prepare the package.<\/strong> Write a clear explanation and an evidence index.<\/li>\n<li><strong>File as instructed.<\/strong> Follow the form instructions closely (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-20\/title-8\/section-103.2\">8 CFR 103.2<\/a>).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Receive the decision.<\/strong> You must be notified. A denial must give specific reasons in writing (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-20\/title-8\/section-103.3\">8 CFR 103.3<\/a>).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>If your departure will execute a deportation order, you will receive a conditional approval depending on your satisfactory departure (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-20\/title-8\/section-212.2\">8 CFR 212.2<\/a>). Decision timing varies from case to case.<\/p>\n<h2>Common Questions About I-212 and Related Waivers<\/h2>\n<p>A denied request is not always the end of the road. The rules set out a few paths.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Renewal before a judge.<\/strong> A denial doesn&#8217;t bar renewing the request in immigration court proceedings, except for an applicant seeking advance permission to reapply before leaving the United States (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-20\/title-8\/section-212.2\">8 CFR 212.2<\/a>).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Appeals to the Board.<\/strong> For decisions issued on or after March 9, 2026, the Board of Immigration Appeals shall summarily dismiss an appeal unless a majority of permanent Board members vote en banc to accept it, except for appeals under paragraphs (b)(5), (6), (7), and (14) of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-20\/title-8\/section-1003.1\">8 CFR 1003.1<\/a> (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-20\/title-8\/section-1003.1\">8 CFR 1003.1<\/a>).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Filing from inside the U.S.<\/strong> Some applicants file while living in the country. Others apply through a consular officer. The right route follows from the record.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>I-212 is one form among several. Waivers and adjustment of status are separate questions with their own rules. Our practice covers both.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"cta-dose-mid wp-block-group has-base-color has-accent-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\">Not sure what your next step is?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Talk it through with our team &#8212; we can walk you through how a situation like yours is usually handled and what your options are.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+19546413445\">Schedule a consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>How to Work With This Practice Across the United States<\/h2>\n<p>AG Immigration Law P.A. focuses on removal defense and related immigration matters. Our practice focuses on removal defense, adjustment of status, family petitions, naturalization, removal of conditions on green cards, waivers, and BIA appeals. We provide immigration law services to immigrants across the United States.<\/p>\n<p>Adriana Gomez is the lawyer responsible for this page. Our lawyers and support staff handle intake, document organization, and office work. Our team works through your records with you before anything is filed. No lawyer can promise a result, and we make no promises about outcomes.<\/p>\n<h2>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n<details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Do I need Form I-212 if a family member was deported?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The answer turns on how long that person has stayed outside the U.S. and the reason for the removal.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can I file an I-212 from inside the U.S.?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some applicants file while living in the U.S., and others go through a consular officer abroad. The right route follows from the record.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>How long does the process take?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Decision timing varies from case to case. Ask about your own timeline when you contact us.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What happens if a filing is denied?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-20\/title-8\/section-103.3\">8 C.F.R. \u00a7 103.3<\/a>, when an officer denies an application or petition filed under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-20\/title-8\/section-103.2\">\u00a7 103.2<\/a>, the officer must explain the specific reasons for the denial in writing.\nThe officer&#8217;s written notice must set out the specific reasons for the denial.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can an I-212 permission to reapply lawyer Texas help me gather evidence?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. A lawyer can review your records and organize the evidence for the filing.<\/p><\/details>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/abogadaadrianagomez.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/a-wide-view-of-a-city-park-with-green-grass-trees-and-people-photo.jpg\" alt=\"A wide view of a city park with green grass, trees, and people relaxing outdoors.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Talk With Our Team About Your Situation<\/h2>\n<p>If a relative was removed, or you&#8217;re planning a return to Texas after a removal order, this process can feel heavy. You don&#8217;t have to sort through the forms and dates alone. Bring any removal papers, passport pages, and travel dates you have.<\/p>\n<p>Consultations are paid, and fees are explained when you book. If you need help with an I-212 permission to reapply, reach out through the contact form, by phone, or by WhatsApp.<\/p>\n\n<\/article>\n<footer class=\"disclaimer\"><em>General immigration information only; does not create an attorney-client relationship or legal representation before USCIS\/DHS. Practice exclusively limited to federal immigration law. Licensed in Florida. AG Immigration Law P.A. | Office: Weston, FL<\/em><\/footer>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-583d630a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">How We Work With You<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--document\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Careful Record Review<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We review those facts closely before anything is filed.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--lightbulb\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Clear Options<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some applicants file from inside the U.S. and others proceed through a consular officer abroad. We explain which path fits your case so you know what to expect.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--shield\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Focused Immigration Practice<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">AG Immigration Law P.A. concentrates its practice on removal defense, adjustment of status, family petitions, naturalization, waivers, and BIA appeals.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--users\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Responsible Lawyer<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Adriana Gomez is the responsible lawyer for this page. Our team of assistants and office staff supports each case from intake through filing.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-color has-accent-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\">Do Not File Before You Review Your Record<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A prior removal order, a reentry, or a family member&#x27;s deportation can change which form and which filing route make sense. Speak with our office before you submit anything to immigration authorities.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+19546413445\">Contact Our Office<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-surface-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-583d630a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Ways to Start Your Case<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fill Out the Contact Form<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Share a brief summary of your situation and we will follow up to schedule a paid consultation.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Call the Office<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Speak directly with our staff about your removal history and the next steps for your Form I-212.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Message Us on WhatsApp<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Send a message with your questions and our team will respond to arrange a consultation.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Book a Paid Consultation<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Meet with our lawyers to review your documents, timeline, and options before deciding on a filing strategy.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-base-color has-primary-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4d466591 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--primary,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-base-color has-text-color\">Ready to Discuss Your I-212 Options? 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