Form I-912 Filing Fee: $0

Form I-912 — Request for Fee Waiver

The USCIS filing fee for Form I-912 is $0 — No fee to request a fee waiver. For most applications a fee waiver cannot be requested online — the I-912 and the form it covers must both be filed on paper. This is the USCIS filing fee only: it does not include attorney fees, premium processing, or fees collected by the Department of State.

Asks USCIS to waive the filing fee for an eligible form, on one of three bases: receipt of a means-tested benefit, household income at or below 150% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines, or financial hardship.

How much is the Form I-912 filing fee?

Which edition of Form I-912 is current?

USCIS accepts prior editions of Form I-912 as well as the current one, which is dated 07/22/25, so an older copy is not a rejection trigger on this form — but a later edition asks for the information USCIS expects to see today, so it is still the one to use. Download a fresh copy from uscis.gov right before you file and check the date again.

Unusually for a USCIS form, there is no wrong edition: USCIS accepts the current 07/22/25 edition and prior editions, and will even take a written request instead of the form. Use the current edition anyway — it asks for the evidence USCIS expects today.

Two different dates — don't mix them up. 07/22/25 is Form I-912's own edition date, printed on the form. 10/07/26 is the edition of USCIS Form G-1055, the fee schedule the amounts above come from. They are two separate documents that change on separate timetables; only the 07/22/25 date is what USCIS checks on your form.

Who files Form I-912?

Anyone filing a fee-waiver-eligible form who meets one of the three bases. One Form I-912 covers forms filed together, so a joint I-485 and I-765 need only one — but they must all be sent in the same package.

Most common I-912 mistakes that cause rejections

USCIS rejects or issues a Request for Evidence on filings every day for small, fixable errors. These are the immigration errors USCIS rejects forms for across every form type; for I-912, the ones we see most often are:

• Filing it online. For most applications a fee waiver cannot be requested online; the I-912 and the form it covers must both be paper.
• Requesting a waiver for a form that is not fee-waiver-eligible.
• Trying to waive the Pub. L. 119-21 immigration fees, which cannot be waived — only the USCIS filing fee can.
• Sending the I-912 separately from the form whose fee it is meant to waive.
• Benefit evidence that does not show the benefit is CURRENTLY being received, or that omits the granting agency or the benefit type.
• Selecting a basis in Part 1 and then not completing the Part that basis requires.

How to file Form I-912 without getting rejected

• Use the current edition. USCIS rejects outdated editions — check the date printed at the bottom of the form (it should read 07/22/25 — prior editions also accepted) against uscis.gov.
• Answer every field. Write “N/A” or “None” instead of leaving anything blank — blanks are a leading rejection cause.
• Be consistent. Your name, A-Number, and dates must match exactly across every form and supporting document.
• Sign and date by hand. Only a handwritten ink signature — or a scan, photocopy, or fax of one — is valid on a paper I-912. A typed name, a cursive or script font, a stamp, or e-signature software output (such as DocuSign) is not. Electronic signatures count only when captured through a USCIS online account during online filing. Under the DHS signature rule effective 07/10/2026, an invalid signature on a paper filing can be denied — USCIS keeps the filing fee and there is no opportunity to cure — not merely rejected.
• Translate foreign documents. Include a complete certified English translation of anything not in English.
• Pay the exact fee. Use the fee calculator and confirm on uscis.gov — the wrong amount gets the package returned.

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Form I-912 — frequently asked questions

How much is the Form I-912 filing fee?

The USCIS filing fee for I-912 is $0 (No fee to request a fee waiver. For most applications a fee waiver cannot be requested online — the I-912 and the form it covers must both be filed on paper), per the current G-1055 schedule (edition 10/07/26). Always confirm at the official USCIS fee calculator before filing.

Can I file Form I-912 online?

The fee is $0 either way — the G-1055 schedule lists the same amount for online and paper filing of I-912. USCIS changes which forms and categories it accepts online, so check uscis.gov for the current filing options for your situation before you file.

Which edition of Form I-912 is current?

USCIS accepts prior editions of Form I-912 as well as the current one, which is dated 07/22/25, so an older copy is not a rejection trigger on this form — but a later edition asks for the information USCIS expects to see today, so it is still the one to use. Note that this is the form's own edition date and is different from the 10/07/26 edition of USCIS Form G-1055, the fee schedule the fees on this page come from.

What happens if my I-912 is rejected?

USCIS returns rejected forms without processing them, and filing fees are generally non-refundable — so you lose time and may have to pay again. Most rejections come from small, avoidable errors, which is why a pre-filing review is worth it.