I-612, Application for Waiver of the Foreign Residence Requirement of Section 212(e) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, as amended

Instructions:

Purpose of Form:	For certain exchange workers (J-1 and J-2 visas) and their families to apply for a waiver of the requirement that they reside outside the United States for at least two years prior to returning or leaving the United States.
Number of Pages:	5
Edition Date:	9/18/00, 4/11/91 also acceptable
Where to File:	If you are in the United States, submit the application to the INS office with jurisdiction over your place of residence. If you are not in the United States, submit the application to the INS office with jurisdiction over the place of your last residence in the United States.
Filing Fee:	$170

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