USCIS Fee Waiver (I-912)

Who qualifies

Receiving a means-tested benefit, income at or below 150% of poverty guidelines, or financial hardship.

The step-by-step roadmap

1. 1

   Check form eligibility

   Confirm the form you are filing allows fee waivers.

   Watch out: Not all forms qualify.

   Common rejection reason: Ineligible form.
2. 2

   Pick your basis

   Means-tested benefit, low income, or financial hardship.

   Watch out: Choose the strongest basis.

   Common rejection reason: No basis documented.
3. 3

   Gather proof

   Benefit letter, tax transcript, or hardship evidence.

   Watch out: Benefit letters must be recent.

   Common rejection reason: Outdated evidence.
4. 4

   Attach I-912 to your application

   Place it on top of the application packet.

   Watch out: Each person needs a signature.

   Common rejection reason: Missing signature.

Documents you'll need

• Form I-912

  Request for Fee Waiver.

• Benefit letter

  Medicaid, SNAP, SSI or TANF letter.

• Income proof

  Tax transcript or pay stubs.

• Hardship evidence

  Medical bills, eviction notices, etc.