Background:

People who have been deported or removed from the United States and want to return may need to apply for permission to reapply for admission using Form I-212.

The I-212 form is used to request permission to reenter the USA after being removed for various reasons. Reasons for deportation or removal may involve a visa overstay, criminal conviction, or other relevant immigration violation.

In general, people who have been removed from the USA must wait for a specified period of time before they can apply for readmission. The length of time before re-applying may vary based on the reason for the removal, time spent in the USA, and other factors.

The specific supporting documents required for Form I-212 can vary depending on the circumstances of the individual case. Supporting evidence of positive factors may be helpful in having an I-212 application being granted. In general, actors to be considered by the USCIS in adjudicating an I-212 case include the following:

• Whether there was a violation of other US immigration laws, and how serious the infractions were.
• Family relations in the United States
• Hardship experienced by you or your relatives who are either US citizens or permanent residents, if you are to remain outside of the country
• Evidence of rehabilitation
• Prior stays and conduct in the USA.
• Evidence of lack of intent or exigent circumstances that caused or contributed to the overstay or immigration violation.

Our Experience

Chaninat and Leeds is a bilingual law firm in Bangkok managed by a licensed U.S. immigration attorney. Our legal team includes experienced Thai lawyers with years of experience filing successful U.S. Marriage Visas and other U.S. visa applications for Thais.

Chaninat and Leeds law firm has been providing legal assistance to visa applicants since the firm's establishment in 1997. Our supervising U.S. immigration attorney has been licensed to practice U.S. immigration law since 1987 and has been a member of the American Immigration Lawyer's Association since 1995.