{"id":4454,"date":"2026-11-08T06:05:22","date_gmt":"2026-11-08T06:05:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/abogadaadrianagomez.com\/resources\/immigration-waivers-guide\/i-212-permission-to-reapply-lawyer-new-york\/"},"modified":"2026-11-09T08:54:31","modified_gmt":"2026-11-09T08:54:31","slug":"i-212-permission-to-reapply-lawyer-new-york","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/abogadaadrianagomez.com\/resources\/immigration-waivers-guide\/i-212-permission-to-reapply-lawyer-new-york\/","title":{"rendered":"I-212 Permission to Reapply Lawyer: Returning 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-80 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-4451\" alt=\"Immigration forms, a passport, and a pen arranged on a desk for an I-212 reapplication filing.\" src=\"https:\/\/abogadaadrianagomez.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/immigration-forms-a-passport-and-a-pen-arranged-on-a-desk-fo-photo.jpg\" width=\"1376\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/abogadaadrianagomez.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/immigration-forms-a-passport-and-a-pen-arranged-on-a-desk-fo-photo-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/abogadaadrianagomez.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/immigration-forms-a-passport-and-a-pen-arranged-on-a-desk-fo-photo-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/abogadaadrianagomez.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/immigration-forms-a-passport-and-a-pen-arranged-on-a-desk-fo-photo-768x429.jpg 768w, https:\/\/abogadaadrianagomez.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/immigration-forms-a-passport-and-a-pen-arranged-on-a-desk-fo-photo-1024x572.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/abogadaadrianagomez.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/immigration-forms-a-passport-and-a-pen-arranged-on-a-desk-fo-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: Returning 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. Adriana Gomez is the responsible attorney for this page. Talk with our team about your history before you decide on a next step.<\/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\">Request a 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\n<p>Form I-212 is the application for permission to reapply for admission into the United States. People who were removed, deported, or who left after building up unlawful presence may need it before they can return. This guide explains the form, the events that trigger it, and what the process looks like. If you are looking into an I-212 permission to reapply, these basics come first.<\/p>\n<h2>What Form I-212 Is and Who Needs It<\/h2>\n<p>Form I-212 is the Application for Permission to Reapply for Admission after deportation or removal. USCIS says an applicant who files a waiver application and is also inadmissible because of a prior removal or unlawful reentry must file it. It is also called consent to reapply (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.uscis.gov\/policy-manual\/volume-9-part-a-chapter-4\">USCIS Policy Manual, Volume 9, Part<\/a> A, Chapter 4).<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Inadmissible&#8221; means the law bars you from entering or getting a green card right now. Most people who need the I-212 fall into one of three groups:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>People with a prior removal or deportation order<\/li>\n<li>\n<ul>\n<li>People who file a waiver application and also have unlawful reentry after a previous immigration violation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>People who want to return before the bar period has ended<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The I-212 deals with inadmissibility under INA 212(a)(9)(A) and (C). Some people also need a waiver, often called the I-601. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-20\/title-8\/section-212.7\">8 CFR 212.7<\/a>, except as provided in paragraph (e) for certain provisional unlawful presence waivers, an applicant for an immigrant visa, adjustment of status, or a K or V nonimmigrant visa who is inadmissible on a ground with an available waiver may apply for that waiver on the form USCIS designates. The two filings are separate, and one may be needed alongside the other.<\/p>\n<p>If you are looking for a family member held in immigration detention, ICE&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/locator.ice.gov\/odls\/\">Online Detainee Locator System<\/a> is the official tool for finding people in ICE custody.<\/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\">A removal order you did not expect, or a return date that has passed, can leave you feeling stuck. Our team is ready to review your history with you. 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\/close-up-of-an-immigration-form-passport-and-pen-arranged-on-photo.jpg\" alt=\"Close-up of an immigration form, passport, and pen arranged on a desk.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Events That Can Trigger the Need for an I-212<\/h2>\n<p>The two most common triggers are a removal or deportation, and time spent in the U.S. without legal status before leaving. Each one starts a bar with its own clock.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Removal or deportation.<\/strong> Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-20\/title-8\/section-212.2\">8 CFR 212.2<\/a>, a person who was deported or removed is inadmissible unless they stayed outside the U.S. for five consecutive years. A person convicted of an aggravated felony must stay out for twenty consecutive years.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Unlawful presence.<\/strong> According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uscis.gov\/policy-manual\/volume-8-part-o-chapter-6\">USCIS Policy Manual, Part O, Chapter 6<\/a>, a person who accrued more than 180 days but less than a year of unlawful presence during a single stay in the United States is inadmissible if they again seek admission within 3 years of departing. A person who accrued one year or more of unlawful presence during a single stay in the United States is inadmissible if they depart or are removed and again seek admission within 10 years of that departure or removal.<\/p>\n<p>The clock starts on the day of departure or removal. It keeps running whether or not the person came back during that time, and how they returned can create new problems.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Illegal reentry.<\/strong> Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-20\/title-8\/section-241.8\">8 CFR 241.8<\/a>, a person who illegally reenters after being removed, or after leaving voluntarily while under an order of exclusion, deportation, or removal, shall be removed by reinstating the prior order. One exception: the prior order may not be reinstated while certain HRIFA or NACARA adjustment applications are pending, unless and until a final decision denies the application. That person has no right to a hearing before an immigration judge in such circumstances. <strong>Illegal reentry.<\/strong> Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.law.cornell.edu\/uscode\/text\/8\/1326\">8 U.S.C. \u00a7 1326<\/a>, reentry without the Attorney General&#8217;s consent can bring a fine, imprisonment of up to 2 years, or both; for certain removed aliens, subsection (b) provides higher penalties, including imprisonment not more than 10 years or not more than 20 years depending on the category.<\/p>\n<p>Which bar applies depends on the facts of each case. Dates, exits, and prior orders all matter. Talk with a lawyer about your record before any reentry attempt.<\/p>\n<h2>What the Application Covers<\/h2>\n<p>An I-212 filing combines the form, proof of your past removal or departure, and evidence that supports a favorable decision. Here is what usually goes in.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The form and fee.<\/strong> The form is filed with the fee that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-20\/title-8\/section-212.2\">8 CFR 212.2<\/a> ties to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-20\/title-8\/section-106.2\">8 CFR 106.2<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Proof of the removal or departure.<\/strong> This includes the removal order itself and entry and exit records.<\/li>\n<li>When making a discretionary determination, the officer should consider all of the factors cumulatively to determine whether the favorable factors outweigh the unfavorable ones, as the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uscis.gov\/policy-manual\/volume-9-part-a-chapter-5\">USCIS Policy Manual, Part A, Chapter 5<\/a> explains.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Supporting records.<\/strong> Court and police records, tax records, and proof of family ties such as marriage or birth certificates often matter.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>There is no specific type or amount of evidence required to establish eligibility for a waiver; typically, the evidence should support all eligibility requirements, be specific, come from a credible source, and substantiate what the applicant claims, and when evidence is unavailable, the applicant should give a reasonable explanation for why it is missing (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.uscis.gov\/policy-manual\/volume-9-part-a-chapter-4\">USCIS Policy Manual, Waiver Eligibility and Evidence<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p>The filing path changes with where you are and what you have already filed. Some people apply through a consular officer abroad, while others file from inside the United States.<\/p>\n<h2>How the Process Works, Step by Step<\/h2>\n<p>Most cases move through five stages, from record review to decision.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Record review.<\/strong> We check removal orders, entry and exit dates, and every bar that may apply.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Evidence gathering.<\/strong> You receive a written checklist, and our support staff helps organize the documents.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Filing.<\/strong> The I-212, along with any waiver, goes in on the correct path.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Waiting.<\/strong> USCIS may ask for more evidence while your case is pending.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Decision.<\/strong> A denial notice explains the reasons and your right to appeal.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>If the I-212 is denied, an appeal goes on Form I-290B. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-20\/title-8\/section-103.3\">8 CFR 103.3<\/a>, the complete appeal must be submitted within 30 days after service of the decision. A motion to reopen has its own rules. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-20\/title-8\/section-103.5\">8 CFR 103.5<\/a>, a motion to reopen must state the new facts to be provided in the reopened proceeding and be supported by affidavits or other documentary evidence, and a motion to reopen or reconsider filed by an applicant or petitioner must generally be filed within 30 days of the decision.<\/p>\n<p>Timing varies with the filing path and current processing times. We explain the expected timeline for each case as the facts come in.<\/p>\n<h2>Why Work With AG Immigration Law P.A.<\/h2>\n<p>AG Immigration Law P.A. focuses on immigration matters. The practice covers removal defense, adjustment of status, family petitions, naturalization, removal of conditions on green cards, waivers, and BIA appeals.<\/p>\n<p>That mix matters for an I-212. A removal order can lead to a waiver request, a denial, a motion to reopen, or a BIA appeal. Our work across these areas lets us look at the full path, not just one form.<\/p>\n<p>Our support staff helps with document organization for each file. Adriana Gomez is the lawyer responsible for this page.<\/p>\n<h2>Common Questions About the I-212<\/h2>\n<p>Here are the questions readers ask most.<\/p><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can I apply for an I-212 from outside the United States?<\/summary><p>Some people file through a consular officer abroad. Others file from inside the United States. The right path depends on your history.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>How long does an I-212 take?<\/summary><p>Timing varies with the filing path and processing times. We explain the expected timeline for your case as the facts come in.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What happens if my I-212 is denied?<\/summary><p>The denial notice explains the reasons and your right to appeal. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-20\/title-8\/section-103.3\">8 C.F.R. \u00a7 103.3<\/a>, the affected party must file the appeal on Form I-290B and must submit the complete appeal, including any supporting brief as indicated in the applicable form instructions, within 30 days after service of the decision.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Do I need a lawyer to file an I-212?<\/summary><p>Your filings must match your past entries, orders, and records. A lawyer can check each bar and each form before anything is filed.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Is a consultation a commitment to hire?<\/summary><p>Government filing fees are separate, and we disclose them before anything is filed. You can ask questions before you decide whether to move forward.<\/p><\/details>\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\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-bright-empty-room-with-large-windows-overlooking-the-sea-i-photo.jpg\" alt=\"A bright, empty room with large windows overlooking the sea in Istanbul.\" 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>A removal order you did not expect, or a return date that has already passed, can leave you feeling stuck. You do not have to sort through the rules alone. Reach out through our contact page, call the office, or message us on WhatsApp. Our team can review your history with you and explain your options.<\/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. 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We start by reviewing those facts carefully.<\/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\">Identify the right filing path<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some people file from outside the United States and others file from inside. We explain which path fits your circumstances 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--clock\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Clear timing updates<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Processing times vary. As your facts come in, we explain what to expect for your case.<\/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\">Support for you and your family<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our team helps you understand each step and keeps your questions moving toward a clear plan.<\/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 on your own without a review<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Past removal orders, reentry history, and other filings can change what is possible for you. Speak with our office about your record before you submit any form.<\/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 reach AG Immigration Law<\/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 our contact form<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Share a few details about your situation and our team will follow up with next steps.<\/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 questions and how to move forward.<\/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 to start the conversation at a time that works for you.<\/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 team for a detailed discussion of your history and options. A consultation fee applies.<\/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\">Take the first step toward your return<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-0aa01211 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\">Contact AG Immigration Law<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Related practice areas<\/h2><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"\/resources\/immigration-waivers-guide\/\">Immigration Waivers in the US: I-601, I-601A and Other Options Explained<\/a><\/li><li>I-212 Permission to Reapply for Admission After Removal<\/li><\/ul>\n<!-- chg:section-siblings -->\n<nav aria-label=\"More in this section\">\n<h2>More in this section<\/h2>\n<ul><li><a href=\"\/resources\/immigration-waivers-guide\/i-601-vs-i-601a-which-waiver-do-i-need\/\">I-601 vs I-601A: Which Waiver Do I Need?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/resources\/immigration-waivers-guide\/i-601-waiver-adjustment-of-status-removal-proceedings\/\">I-601 Waiver Filed With Adjustment of Status While in Removal Proceedings: Attorney Guide<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/resources\/immigration-waivers-guide\/i-601-waiver-filing-fee-and-evidence\/\">I-601 Waiver Filing Fee and Evidence Checklist: Where to Verify the Current Amount<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/resources\/immigration-waivers-guide\/i-601-waiver-processing-time-uscis\/\">I-601 Waiver Processing Time: How Long USCIS Takes and What Affects the Wait<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/resources\/immigration-waivers-guide\/i-601a-provisional-unlawful-presence-waiver-attorney\/\">I-601A Provisional Unlawful Presence Waiver Attorney for Consular Processing<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n<\/nav>\n<!-- \/chg:section-siblings -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Form I-212 lets some people with a removal order or unlawful presence ask to return. 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