Many times it is impossible for US citizens to pay the fees stipulated by USCIS for the processing of different applications, which is why they have established a process of exemption from fees for different applications. 

This is only possible if the request in question qualifies for a fee waiver, and if upon request you submit documentation that the family member receives benefits that are based on verified financial resources.

Also if your household income is below 150% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines at the exact time the request is made.

Lastly, you can apply to the fee waiver if you experience financial hardships that prevent you from paying the fee, here are unexpected emergencies like medical expenses, for example.

• Form I-90, application to renew the permanent residence card.
• Form I-765, application for work permit.
• Form I-131, request for travel document.
• Form I-193, application for exemption of passport and / or visa.
• Form I-290B, notification of appeal or motion.
• Form I-485, application for adjustment of status.
• Form I-751, request to cancel the conditions on residence.
• Form I-817, application for family unit benefits.
• Form I-881 application for suspension of deportation.
• Naturalization application form N-400.
• Form N-565, application to replace naturalization document.
• Form N-600, application for certification of citizenship. Among others.

In order to request a fee exemption, there are a number of steps to follow.

To begin with, you must complete the most recent version of the I-912 form, the request for fee waiver, it should be noted that you must provide sufficient candid information regarding the eligibility basis you have selected, in addition to sufficient supporting documents that are specified in the form; this so that they can approve your request optimally and without too much delay. Sign your fee waiver request and send it along with your request or request for which you want to request such waiver.

It is very important to note that if for any reason your fee waiver request becomes rejected, it and the request will be returned to you, the entire package. If this happens, the ideal would be to restart the application process to present it again, but this time with the payment of the corresponding fee.

USCIS is largely financed by the fees for their applications and petitions, in fact these fees depend on this national immigration agent.

However, you are aware that not all people have an optimal financial situation, this is where the process of exemption from fees for these applications and benefits shines that people cannot pay.

If you need to make an application, but are going through strong financial difficulties, you can ask for a fee waiver. We promise that, with the correct procedure, you will be able to receive your exemption and the help you need. We hope this information has been helpful to you.