I-612 processing time
Application for Waiver of the Foreign Residence Requirement (under Section 212(e) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, as Amended)
From USCIS data captured July 22, 2026
Fastest office
Service Center Operations (SCOPS)
3 – 22 months
Slowest office
Service Center Operations (SCOPS)
3 – 22 months
Offices
1
process this form
Every office, fastest to slowest
| Office | Category | Current time | Case inquiry possible for receipts on/before |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Center Operations (SCOPS) | Application for a waiver of the 2-year foreign residence requirement based on exceptional hardship or persecution | 20 – 22 months | October 02, 2024 |
| Application for a waiver of the 2-year foreign residence requirement | 3 – 4 months | March 24, 2026 |
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Form I-612 take in 2026?
Per USCIS data captured July 22, 2026, I-612 (Application for Waiver of the Foreign Residence Requirement (under Section 212(e) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, as Amended)) takes from 3 – 22 months at the fastest office (Service Center Operations (SCOPS)) to 3 – 22 months at the slowest (Service Center Operations (SCOPS)).
Which office is fastest for I-612?
As of the latest data, Service Center Operations (SCOPS) shows the shortest time: 3 – 22 months.
What does this processing time mean?
USCIS calculates it as the time in which 80% of adjudicated cases were completed over the past six months. It is a reference point, not a promise about any individual case.
How often is this page updated?
Arrive Legal captures USCIS-published data weekly and archives every capture to show trends over time.
Official source: USCIS Case Processing Times. See our methodology.