USCIS Form I-912, Request for Fee Waiver
Ask USCIS to waive a fee if you cannot afford to pay it.
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About USCIS Form I-912
Form I-912, Request for Fee Waiver, lets applicants ask USCIS to waive certain filing fees when they are unable to pay. A request is generally based on receiving a means tested benefit, having household income below a set level, or facing financial hardship. It is filed together with the application or petition it applies to.
This page is a general guide and helper only. It is not legal or immigration advice. Always download and file the current official form from USCIS at https://www.uscis.gov/i-912, since some USCIS forms must be completed on the official version.
Who needs to complete it
- Applicants who receive a means tested public benefit and want a covered fee waived.
- People whose household income is at or below the level set in the current instructions.
- Applicants facing financial hardship who need help with a USCIS fee.
- Anyone filing an eligible application who cannot afford the fee and can document it.
How to fill out USCIS Form I-912
- 1Read the instructions to confirm the fee you are paying can be waived and which basis fits your situation.
- 2Enter your name, date of birth, and other basic information, and list the forms you are requesting a waiver for.
- 3Select the basis for your request, such as a means tested benefit, income, or financial hardship.
- 4If you receive a means tested benefit, provide the details and documents that show it.
- 5If you rely on income, list household members and their income, and include the supporting documents.
- 6If you rely on hardship, explain the situation and attach documents that back it up.
- 7Add any family members who are filing together and are covered by the same request.
- 8Review, sign, and date the request, and file it with the application it supports and the required evidence.
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Frequently asked questions
Which fees can be waived?
Only certain USCIS fees are eligible, and the list can change. Check the current instructions to confirm the form you are filing qualifies before you request a waiver.
What can I use to qualify?
Requests are generally based on a means tested benefit, household income at or below a set level, or financial hardship. Each basis needs supporting documents described in the instructions.
Do I file it by itself?
No. The fee waiver request is filed together with the application or petition it applies to, so USCIS can review both at the same time.
Is this the official form?
This page is a helper and general guide, not legal or immigration advice. Always download and file the current official form from USCIS at https://www.uscis.gov/i-912.