How to fill USCIS I-912 Form: Instructions, General Guidelines

To get a fee waiver, you are required to USCIS I-912 Form;

• Submit Form N-400, Form I-912, and any supporting documents to a specific address mentioned on the forms.
• Don’t send your Form I-912 without an application or duly completed petition. Once your petition or application is received (Form N-400), you cannot send Form I-912.
• Moreover, you cannot submit Forms (N-400 & I-912) online; these must be submitted on paper.

General Guidelines of USCIS I-912 Form

USCIS offers all forms without any charges. You can access the most recent versions at the official website of USCIS (www.uscis.gov/forms).

1. Signature USCIS I-912 Form

• Each request must be legibly written up and submitted. USCIS will not accept a single signature on this form; instead of a signature, use a stamped or typewritten name.
• Your parent or legal guardian may proceed with this process if you are under 14. Likewise, a legal guardian can also represent a person who lacks mental capacity.

3. Evidence 

• You must provide all proof and supporting documents required at the time of filing.

4. Copies of USCIS I-912 Form

• You are required to provide readable photocopies of all necessary papers. When an application is being processed, USCIS may require an original document.

5. Translations USCIS I-912 Form

• You must offer a complete English translation if you submit a document containing information in a different language. The translator must certify (in writing) that the translation into English is exact and comprehensive.

Instructions of USCIS I-912 Form

Following are instructions regarding Form I-912;

Part 1:

• This introduction acknowledges your need to make a request. In section one, the following are three possibilities that you may select. Likewise, if you meet the criteria, you can choose more than one box.
• You, your partner, or the household’s head are eligible for means-tested benefits. The qualifying individual must reside in the same home as you.
• The Federal Poverty Guidelines are at or below 150% of your household’s annual income.
• You are having financial difficulties.

Part 2:

• You are required to fill up your biographical data, including;
• First, middle, and last names
• Additional names you’ve previously used or had
• A-Number (If applicable)
• The USCIS online account number (If applicable)
• Date of birth
• Your social security number
• Relationship status (If applicable)

Part 3:

• This section is named “Applications and Petitions for Which You Are Asking for a Fee Exemption.” Here, you enter the information about yourself and other household members. Moreover, you ask for fee remission for these applicants’ immigration forms (s).

Part 4:

• You must provide details about the receivers and benefits if your justification for submitting Form I-912 is that you receive means-tested benefits, such as;
• Names of beneficiary
• Their relationship with you
• The source of the benefits
• Kinds of benefits
• The initiation date of benefits
• The expiry date of benefits

 Part 5:

• You must complete section five of the form if your justification for submitting Form I-912 is that your household’s income is at or below 150% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines. It comprises of;
• Your current job title
• Detail of unemployment compensation (if applicable)
• Detail of marital status
• Information about the people residing in your home
• Household’s yearly income
• Income of all family members
• Complete financial backing
• Please specify if your marital status, income, or family size has changed since you filed your federal tax returns.

Part 6:

• In this part, you will have to provide further details about your circumstances if your justification for filing Form I-912 is a sudden emergency crisis and financial difficulty.
• Besides your retirement funds, you must mention the worth of any cash and assets you currently own. You will also include all of your monthly obligations and expenses, such as;
• Rent/mortgage
• Utilities
• Food
• Loans
• Auto loans
• Childcare expenses
• Payments for elder care
• Payments for insurance

Part 7:

• Ensure to get the signatures of family members on Form I-912 if you applied on their behalf.

Part 8:

• If you took the services of an interpreter, you must provide their complete detail, such as their statement, certification, contact details, postal address, and signature.

References

• https://www.uscis.gov/i-912
• https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/forms/i-912instr.pdf
• https://www.lawfirm1.com/immigration-forms/form-i-912/