Form I-912, Request for Fee Waiver
Quick answer
Form I-912 can waive the fee for certain forms, such as N-400 and I-90, when you receive a means-tested benefit, have low income or face financial hardship. It cannot waive fees set by Congress under H.R. 1, and many forms, such as I-130, are not eligible.
- Who files
- The applicant
- For whom
- People filing an eligible form
- How to file
- By mail, with the application it covers.
- What happens next
- If denied, the whole package is returned and you must refile with the fee.
Checklist: what to gather
Check what you already have. Nothing you check is sent or saved.
Common mistakes that cause delays
- Asking to waive a form that is not eligible.
Questions people ask
Is there a reduced fee instead?
For citizenship, yes: a reduced N-400 fee exists for some income levels.
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Official form
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Sources: the USCIS Form I-912 page and the USCIS fee schedule (Form G-1055). Checked November 6, 2026. General information, not legal advice. Every case is different.