I-612 at Service Center Operations (SCOPS)
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
Application for a waiver of the 2-year foreign residence requirement based on exceptional hardship or persecution
20 – 22 months
Case inquiry possible for receipt dates on or before October 02, 2024.
Only Service Center Operations (SCOPS) processes this form type. The posted processing time listed on this page includes all SCOPS completions.
Application for a waiver of the 2-year foreign residence requirement
3 – 4 months
Case inquiry possible for receipt dates on or before March 24, 2026.
Only Service Center Operations (SCOPS) processes this form type. The posted processing time listed on this page includes all SCOPS completions.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does I-612 take at Service Center Operations (SCOPS)?
Per USCIS data captured July 22, 2026, I-612 at Service Center Operations (SCOPS) takes 20 – 22 months (80% of cases complete within that time).
When can I ask USCIS about my case?
Under the current data, USCIS accepts a I-612 case inquiry at Service Center Operations (SCOPS) if your receipt date is on or before October 02, 2024. Use USCIS's e-Request tool.
Is this time a guarantee?
No. It is the time within which USCIS completed 80% of similar cases over the past six months. Every case is different; some take longer.
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