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I-212 overview

Educational notes on preparing to request permission to reapply. This is not legal advice.

Orient on what the adjudicator needs to see.

The I-212 asks for permission to reapply for admission after deportation/removal.
Explain the deportation history accurately. Include dates, locations, and outcomes.
Show rehabilitation, community ties, and why returning benefits your family and community.
Coordinate timelines with the I-130 and I-601 so filings support each other.

Official form and instructions: USCIS I-212 page