I-612 Processing Times
Application for Waiver of the Foreign Residence Requirement (under Section 212(e) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, as Amended)
11.8 mo – 14.0 mo
across all service centers
Current USCIS I-612 processing times range from 11.8 mo to 14.0 mo depending on the service center. Updated Mar 29, 2026.
Processing Time Trend
Upper bound of processing time range shown. Source: USCIS via jzebedee/uscis.
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Service Center Comparison
1| Service Center | Min | Max | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Center Operations (SCD) Fastest | 11.8 mo | 14.0 mo | Normal |
Cite This Data
Citation
ImmigrationTimes.org. (2026). I-612 Processing Times. Retrieved Mar 29, 2026, from https://immigrationtimes.org/forms/i-612/
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Frequently Asked Questions
Current USCIS I-612 processing times range from 11.8 mo to 14.0 mo depending on the service center. This data is updated daily from USCIS official processing time estimates.
Based on current data, Service Center Operations has the shortest I-612 processing times at 14.0 mo. See the full comparison in the table above.
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Source: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Data aggregated from daily USCIS processing time snapshots. Updated Mar 29, 2026. Permanent link.