If you are filing Form I-612 for either of the following two reasons:
1. Exceptional hardship to the exchange visitor’s U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident spouse or child; or
2. The exchange visitor’s belief that returning to the country of his or her nationality or last residence would subject him or her to persecution on account of race, religion, or political opinion.
File your form I-612 with the California Service Center:
Via US Postal Service to:
USCIS California Service Center
I-612 Unit P.O. Box 30112
Laguna Niguel, CA 92607-0112
Via courier service to:
USCIS California Service Center
24000 Avila Road
2nd floor, room 2312
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
If you are filing Form I-612 for one of the following reasons:
1. A request by an interested U.S. Government agency (IGA); or
2. A written statement from your country of nationality or last foreign residence that it has no objection to the waiver (no objection); or
3. A request from a state’s department of public health, or its equivalent, to the Department of State (DOS) to work in a medically underserved area. (Conrad Waiver Program)
Information on how to apply can be found at the following location: http://travel.state.gov/visa/temp/info/info_1296.html