Situation
I cannot afford the USCIS fee
USCIS has a form for requesting a fee waiver: the I-912. It is filed together with the main filing.
What is usually filed
I-912
Families in this situation usually file Form I-912 — USCIS fee waiver.
We prepare it from your answers. We do not decide your case or whether it applies to you.
Filling is free. You pay $79 only when your form is ready. USCIS fees are paid separately.
Start my USCIS fee waiver (I-912)What you will be asked for
- Proof of your household income
- A public benefits letter, if you receive them
- How many people live with you
A general list to start gathering. The official USCIS instructions govern.
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