Federal Register #1615-0030

USCIS Requests Comments on Extension of Information Collection for Waiver of Foreign Residence Requirement (Form I-612)

USCIS, part of the Department of Homeland Security, is seeking public and agency comments on the proposed extension of the information collection for the Application for Waiver of Foreign Residence Requirement under Section 212(e) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). - Government Buyer: - U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), Department of Homeland Security (DHS) - Purpose: - Extension, without change, of the information collection for Form I-612 - Used by individuals seeking a waiver of the foreign residence requirement due to exceptional hardship or potential persecution - Key Details: - Form I-612 is the agency form number - Estimates provided for number of respondents, burden hours, and costs - Comments requested on necessity, accuracy, quality, and burden of the collection - Notable Requirements: - No products or services are being procured - No OEMs or vendors are involved; this is strictly an information collection activity - Opportunity: - Feedback is sought from the public and federal agencies regarding the information collection process

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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is seeking public and federal agency comments on the proposed extension without change of the information collection related to the Application for Waiver of the Foreign Residence Requirement under Section 212(e) of the Immigration and Nationality Act. This collection is necessary for aliens who believe compliance with foreign residence requirements would cause exceptional hardship to their U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident spouse or child, or who would face persecution upon return to their country. The notice invites comments on the nature of the information collection, respondent categories, estimated burden, and costs. Comments are accepted until November 13, 2026.

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