What Evidence Does 8 C.F.R. §212.7(c) Require for Exceptional Hardship?
8 C.F.R. §212.7(c) requires a detailed signed hardship statement and identifies specific supporting evidence concerning qualifying relatives, financial circumstances, and medical hardship when applicable.
Qualifying-relative evidence is required
The regulation identifies marriage and birth documentation and proof of qualifying U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent resident status as applicable.
The applicant must provide a detailed signed statement
The hardship claim must be supported by a dated and signed statement explaining why compliance with §212(e) would impose exceptional hardship on the qualifying spouse or child.
Income and savings are specifically addressed
The regulation requires pertinent information concerning the incomes and savings of the applicant and spouse.
Medical claims require medical evidence
If hardship is claimed on medical grounds, the regulation calls for a certificate from a qualified physician explaining the illness, its effect, and the anticipated period of care or treatment in understandable terms.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the regulation require a written hardship statement?
Yes.
Does financial information matter under the regulation?
Yes. Income and savings information is specifically identified.
Is medical documentation specifically required for medical hardship claims?
Yes.
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