What do I hand in with the 212 Waiver???

[missinghim]

My husband is in Pakistan and I just sent him this big package of all the HSL and documents. And he has already gone to the Embassy and handed it in. I didn't realize that he needs to hand in the 212 over there too. DO I need to send all the same paperwork that I sent with the 601 or just the application?? Can someone help me with this I need to know ASAP.
Thanks

[emt103c]

Usually the I212 is handed in at the same time, with either a duplicate package to the I601 or a modified one, as it does not require the same burden of evidence. I have been told it's better to "over" prove than under prove.

[kitkat1]

My husband is in Pakistan and I just sent him this big package of all the HSL and documents. And he has already gone to the Embassy and handed it in. I didn't realize that he needs to hand in the 212 over there too. DO I need to send all the same paperwork that I sent with the 601 or just the application?? Can someone help me with this I need to know ASAP.
Thanks

The embassy should have told you exactly what was required, including the fees. The 212 also requires a detailed letter and proof.

http://www.rreeves.com/news_article.asp?aid=379
The criteria include establishing good moral character, recency of the deportation, the need for applicant’s services in the United States, and length of time applicant had been in the United States. This list of criteria should not be considered exhaustive, and an I-212 waiver applicant should be prepared to submit additional information that makes his or her waiver stand out. Mere existence of a United States family alone is most often not enough for a successful waiver. An I-212 waiver should evidence the alien’s good moral character and that the alien’s exclusion from the United States would result in not only extreme hardship to the alien but more importantly to their United States family.

Although the Immigration and Naturalization Service did not specifically set forth hardship as a criterion for an I-212 waiver, evidence of hardship to an alien’s United States family is considered essential for a successful I-212 waiver. Indeed, almost all families suffer hardship as a result of the separation caused by immigration removal. However, an I-212 waiver should evidence hardship that is unusual, whether that hardship includes health, financial, education or personal considerations such as close relatives in the United States or length of residence in the United States. Immigration officials will also take into consideration special factors such as cultural, language, religious and ethnic obstacles. A well-prepared I-212 waiver should demonstrate hardship above and beyond what immigration official might be used to seeing.

An alien needs more than just an I-212 waiver to return to the United States, but the good news is that the I-212 waiver may be combined with other required waivers. As with applying for any immigration benefit, an alien should be prepared to rise far above the minimum. Although the I-212 form is just one page, a proper I-212 waiver is a well-documented and voluminous request to return to the United States and should be at least one inch thick or more of supporting documentation and well written declarations explaining and presenting why they should be granted a waiver. Think of it this way, immigration officials deny most waivers. It is just not enough to be married to a United States citizen or have a United States relative residing in the United States.

[jesuslovesyou]

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[nadiah_25]

Hello,

My name is Nadia and I was wondering if you can answer me a few questions.
We submited a I212 along with a I601 waivers to the Ciudad Juarez Embassy on 2/8/07. From what I understand, the I212 goes to the California Service Center, since we lived in CA.

Question, how long does it take to hear back from the CA Serv. Center?
Is it true that once one of the waivers is approved, you have a better chance of getting the other granted?
Will the CA Serv. Center mail their dession to our old home?
Will the foward such decission to Cuidad Juarez?

Sorry for all the quesitons but I have read more info on the I601 than the 212 and would like some light on this issue we are currently facing. I am a bit frusted....

Thanks,
Nadia

[jesuslovesyou]

if you applied both 601 and 212 then both will be processed by the Overseas DHS one thats in CJ only cases where just 212 is submited is sent to the regional processing center

[kitkat1]

Hello,

My name is Nadia and I was wondering if you can answer me a few questions.
We submited a I212 along with a I601 waivers to the Ciudad Juarez Embassy on 2/8/07. From what I understand, the I212 goes to the California Service Center, since we lived in CA.

Question, how long does it take to hear back from the CA Serv. Center?
Is it true that once one of the waivers is approved, you have a better chance of getting the other granted?
Will the CA Serv. Center mail their dession to our old home?
Will the foward such decission to Cuidad Juarez?

Sorry for all the quesitons but I have read more info on the I601 than the 212 and would like some light on this issue we are currently facing. I am a bit frusted....

Thanks,
Nadia

CSC won't be receiving your 212. Everything will be adjudicated by DHS in CDJ. They are currently processing waivers from July 2006 so that should give you an idea based on when you filed.

[nadiah_25]

CSC won't be receiving your 212. Everything will be adjudicated by DHS in CDJ. They are currently processing waivers from July 2006 so that should give you an idea based on when you filed.

Thank you so much for the info, so it does take longer to get an aswer if you file 212 and 601.

So, I should hear something after 1yr if the DHS received my 601 in 2/28/07 does that mean they received the 212 such day too? Or is it a different day?

Thanks for all your help, not the news I wanted to hear but I least I know.

Thank you again,
Nadia

[nadiah_25]

[COLOR="purple"]Thanks for the responce! I am glad you shed some light into my issue :)

[kitkat1]

Thank you so much for the info, so it does take longer to get an aswer if you file 212 and 601.

So, I should hear something after 1yr if the DHS received my 601 in 2/28/07 does that mean they received the 212 such day too? Or is it a different day?

Thanks for all your help, not the news I wanted to hear but I least I know.

Thank you again,
Nadia

These days, hopefully it will not take anywhere near a year. They are moving much faster now and getting through the backlog at a much faster pace. I would expect you to hear something on both earlier than one year (fingers crossed). I would email CDJ and ask when the 212 was forwarded to DHS and if they are going to be adjudicated together. No guarantee that the person responding to your email will actually know the answer, but it's worth a try. You can also call the department of state in DC and ask them -- if you search here, you should be able to find the phone number or make a new post and someone will give it to you!

[nadiah_25]

These days, hopefully it will not take anywhere near a year. They are moving much faster now and getting through the backlog at a much faster pace. I would expect you to hear something on both earlier than one year (fingers crossed). I would email CDJ and ask when the 212 was forwarded to DHS and if they are going to be adjudicated together. No guarantee that the person responding to your email will actually know the answer, but it's worth a try. You can also call the department of state in DC and ask them -- if you search here, you should be able to find the phone number or make a new post and someone will give it to you!

Thank you so much for all your help!!!
I will call tomorrow and find out, again, thanks and thanks for the possitive notes! God knows I need it....;)
Nadia

[jesuslovesyou]

DOS number 202-663-1225

[nadiah_25]

Thanks!

I am so grateful I found this place and know that there are nice people, like your self, out there to help.

:)