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You first submit the necessary forms and supporting documents to the
interested U.S. Government agency. If they decide to sponsor you for
a waiver, they send their recommendation to the USIA directly and
advise you of their action. The USIA sends you a `Data Sheet' which you
need to complete for their review. The USIA then makes a recommendation
to the INS to grant the waiver or otherwise.
 
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