U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) use application and filing fees to fund its services. When a fee is successfully waived, you are able to file forms for free while the cost is transferred to other applicants.
When applying for a fee waiver, applicants must use a form or offer a written statement to USCIS. USCIS determines eligibility through the use of methods which are discussed on specific forms. Additional documentation may be required when applying for a fee waiver.
Steps taken by the USCIS in reviewing requests are:
1. Determining whether or not an applicant is receiving a “means-tested” benefit.
2. Determining the applicant’s household income.
3. Considering any special financial hardship that the applicant is suffering from.
Only certain forms are eligible for a fee waiver. In addition, some forms are fee exempt. Lastly, special cases apply to those requesting fee waivers for Initial Temporary Protected Status (TPS) registration.
For more information about specific guidelines and limitations to fee waivers, contact Attorney Phillip Kim at www.pkimmigration.com or call at (619) 752-5379
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