USCIS Form I-912: Request for Fee Waiver

Edition date

07/22/25. We will also accept prior editions (or a written request).

You can find the edition date at the bottom of the page on the form and instructions.

Where to file

To file your completed Form I-912, attach the form and all supporting documentation to the application or petition you are requesting a fee waiver for. For example, if you are requesting a fee waiver for Form N-400, Application for Naturalization, you must mail your Form N-400, Form I-912, and supporting documentation to the address listed in the Form N-400 Instructions.

Do not submit your Form I-912 without a completed application or petition. You cannot submit Form I-912 after we have received the application or petition you are requesting the fee waiver for.

For example, if you are requesting a fee waiver for Form N-400, you cannot submit Form I-912 after we receive your Form N-400. If you are requesting a fee waiver with Form I-912, you may use 1 of these 2 options: For all forms that are eligible for a fee waiver, you may mail in a paper version of Form I-912 with the form you are requesting a fee waiver for.

For certain eligible forms you may upload a completed PDF of Form I-912 with the completed form you are requesting a fee waiver for, using your USCIS online account.

Filing fee

You can find the filing fee for Form I-912 by visiting our Fee Schedule page.

Special instructions

Your Form I-912 must be signed. We will reject your Form I-912 if it is not signed either by you or an eligible representative if you are under 14 years of age or mentally incompetent.

If you submit documentation containing information in a foreign language, you must include a full English translation. The translator must sign a certification that the English language translation is complete and accurate, and that they are competent to translate from the foreign language into English.

Please read our Additional Information on Filing a Fee Waiver page. To qualify for a fee waiver based on receipt of a means tested benefit, the evidence that you provide must demonstrate that you, your spouse, your parent (if you are under 21 or are disabled), sibling, or your child living with you are currently receiving the means-tested benefit.

This evidence can be in the form of a letter, notice, or other agency documents that indicate that the benefit is being received. Documentation must contain: Your name (or the name of the person receiving the benefit); The name of the agency granting the public benefit; The type of benefit;