Who Should You Contact While Form I-612 Is Still Pending?
If USCIS has not yet made the exceptional-hardship or persecution finding, DOS instructs the applicant to contact USCIS for Form I-612 status. WRD cannot proceed under those bases until USCIS makes the required finding.
USCIS controls the threshold I-612 stage
Hardship and persecution cases begin with the USCIS determination required by the selected basis.
DOS directs pending I-612 questions to USCIS
The DOS FAQ specifically says to contact USCIS when Form I-612 remains undecided.
Use USCIS Case Status Online
USCIS permits applicants to track a case with the receipt number shown on the USCIS notice.
WRD proceeds only after the required finding
DOS states that it proceeds with hardship or persecution recommendation review only after USCIS makes the corresponding finding.
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I contact DOS about an undecided I-612?
No. DOS directs applicants to USCIS.
Can DOS decide hardship before USCIS makes the finding?
No.
What do I use to check USCIS status?
The USCIS receipt number.
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