I-912 Instructions TOC

TABLE OF CHANGES – INSTRUCTIONS

Form I-912, Request for Fee Waiver

OMB Number: 1615-0116

07/31/2019

Reason for Revision: Public Charge Rulemaking.

Legend for Proposed Text:

• Black font = Current text

• Red font = Changes

Expires 03/31/2020

Edition Date 03/13/2018

Current Page Number and Section	Current Text	Proposed Text
Page 1, What Is the Purpose of This Form?	[Page 1] What Is the Purpose of Form I-912? You may request a fee waiver if you are unable to pay the filing fees or biometric services fees for an application or petition that is eligible for a fee waiver. When you request a fee waiver, you must clearly demonstrate that you are unable to pay the fees. You can find the list of applications and petitions that are eligible for a fee waiver at www.uscis.gov/I-912 or refer to 8 CFR 103.7(c)(3). For filing tips and additional information, see www.uscis.gov/feewaiver. You do not need to submit Form I-912 for an application or petition that does not require a filing fee or if you qualify for a fee exemption based on your immigration status. Refer to the Instructions for each application or petition to see whether you are exempt from paying the fees.	[Page 1] What Is the Purpose of Form I-912? You may request a fee waiver if you are unable to pay the filing fees or biometric services fees for an application or petition that is eligible for a fee waiver. When you request a fee waiver, you must clearly demonstrate that you are unable to pay the fees. You can find the list of applications and petitions that are eligible for a fee waiver at www.uscis.gov/I-912 or refer to 8 CFR 103.7(c)(3). For filing tips and additional information, see www.uscis.gov/feewaiver. You do not need to submit Form I-912 for an application or petition that does not require a filing fee or if you qualify for a fee exemption based on your immigration status. Refer to the Instructions for each application or petition to see whether you are exempt from paying the fees. NOTE:  You may be ineligible for certain immigration benefits if you are found inadmissible as a public charge.  While adjudication of the fee waiver request does not consider the requestor’s inadmissibility, filing to request a fee waiver and receiving an approved fee waiver can negatively impact eligibility for any immigration benefit that is subject to the public charge determination.
Page 3, General Instructions	[Page 3] General Instructions USCIS provides all forms free of charge. The latest versions are available at www.uscis.gov/forms. In order to best view, print, or fill out our forms, you should use the latest version of Adobe Reader, which you can download for free at get.adobe.com/reader. If you do not have Internet access or have questions about this request, you may call the USCIS National Customer Service Center at 1-800-375-5283 and ask that we mail a form to you. For TTY (deaf or hard of hearing) call: 1-800-767-1833. Signature. Each request must be properly signed and filed. For all signatures on this request, USCIS will not accept a stamped or typewritten name in place of a signature. If you are under 14 years of age, your parent or legal guardian may sign the request on your behalf. A legal guardian may also sign for a mentally incompetent person. Evidence. At the time of filing, you must submit all evidence and supporting documentation required under the Specific Instructions section of these Instructions. Copies. You may submit legible photocopies of documents requested, unless these Instructions specifically state that you must submit an original document. USCIS may request an original document at the time of filing or at any time during processing of an application, petition, or request. If you submit original documents when not required, the documents may remain a part of the record, and USCIS will not automatically return them to you. Translations. If you submit a document with information in a foreign language, you must also submit a full English translation. The translator must sign a certification that the English language translation is complete and accurate, and that he or she is competent to translate from the foreign language into English. How To Fill Out Form I-912	[Page 3] General Instructions USCIS provides all forms free of charge. The latest versions are available at www.uscis.gov/forms. In order to best view, print, or fill out our forms, you should use the latest version of Adobe Reader, which you can download for free at get.adobe.com/reader. If you do not have internet access or have questions about this request, you may call the USCIS Contact Center at 1-800-375-5283. The USCIS Contact Center provides information in English and Spanish. For TTY (deaf or hard of hearing) call: 1-800-767-1833. Signature. Each request must be properly signed and filed. For all signatures on this request, USCIS will not accept a stamped or typewritten name in place of a signature. A legal guardian may also sign for a mentally incompetent person. If the request is not signed or if the requisite signature on the request is not valid, USCIS will reject the request. See 8 CFR 103.2(a)(7)(ii)(A). If USCIS accepts a request for adjudication and determines that it has a deficient signature, USCIS will deny the request. Validity of Signatures. USCIS will consider a photocopied, faxed, or scanned copy of the original handwritten signature valid for filing purposes. The photocopy, fax, or scan must be of the original document containing the handwritten ink signature. Evidence. At the time of filing, you must submit all evidence and supporting documentation required under the Specific Instructions section of these Instructions. Copies. You should submit legible photocopies of documents requested, unless these Instructions specifically state that you must submit an original document. USCIS may request an original document at the time of filing or at any time during processing of an application, petition, or request. If USCIS requests an original document from you, it will be returned to you after USCIS determines it no longer needs your original. If you submit original documents when not required or requested by USCIS, your original documents may be immediately destroyed after we receive them. Translations. If you submit a document with information in a foreign language, you must also submit a full English translation. The translator must sign a certification that the English language translation is complete and accurate, and that he or she is competent to translate from the foreign language into English. The certification must also include the translator’s signature, printed name, the signature date, and the translator’s contact information. …

1