You, your spouse, or the head of household living with you, are currently receiving a means-tested benefit.You provide documentation showing that you qualify based upon one of the following criteria:.The form you are filing is eligible for a fee waiver (See the list available on the Form I-912, Request for Fee Waiver web page or the regulations at 8 CFR 103.7(c)(3)).Common reasons why we deny fee waiver requests.How requesting a fee waiver affects your current immigration status.How an Affidavit of Support affects eligibility.How marital separation affects eligibility.Determining who counts towards your household size and income.How to show that you have a financial hardship.How to show that your household income is at or below 150 percent of the Federal Poverty Guidelines.How to show that you receive a means-tested benefit.Form I-912P, HHS Poverty Guidelines for Fee Waiver Requests.USCIS carefully considers the merits of each fee waiver request before making a decision. We will approve a fee waiver only if you clearly demonstrate that you are unable to pay the filing fees. Recognizing that some applicants cannot pay the filing fees, USCIS established a fee waiver process for certain forms and benefit types. USCIS is funded largely by application and petition fees. This includes accepting and adjudicating fee waiver requests as provided under Adjudicator's Field Manual (AFM) Chapters 10.9 (PDF, 2.55 MB) and 10.10 (PDF, 2.55 MB).įor more information, please refer to the Federal Register Notice, dated Jan. Use the regulations and guidance currently in place to adjudicate applications and petitions.Accept USCIS forms with the current editions and current fees and.
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