Inmigrantes e inmigración

If you are applying for a benefit from USCIS, you must complete the  Form I-912, Request for Fee Waiver .

Descargue una copia del Formulario I-912 del sitio web de IllinoisLegalAid.org. Es importante descargar el formulario directamente desde el sitio web de IllinoisLegalAid.org. Esto garantiza que usted está utilizando la forma correcta de la edición. The fee waiver A document that lets someone file court papers for free or at a reduced cost. will be denied if an old form is submitted.

Puede descargar e imprimir un formulario en blanco y escribir a mano sus respuestas. Su escritura debe ser clara y legible. También puede descargar el formulario y completarlo utilizando un PDF Un tipo de documento que se puede ver e imprimir desde muchos dispositivos como Adobe Acrobat Reader. Luego puede imprimir el formulario completado. Usted debe firmar y fechar el formulario.

It’s highly recommended you review the instructions for Form I-912. They are available as a separate file from the USCIS website.

You are the “ Requestor ” for the fee waiver. Un documento que permite a alguien presentar documentos judiciales de forma gratuita o a un costo reducido. In part 1, select why you believe you qualify for the fee waiver, and include your current immigration status. You may select more than one reason, but you must provide proof for each reason. Complete su información en parte 2.

For part 3, include the names of the application you are requesting a fee waiver for. If you are filing multiple applications for yourself, you can list them on the same line. If you are requesting fee waivers for a family member's application, then list each family member and their application or applications on their own line.

For parts 4, 5, and 6, only fill in the parts that you say make you qualified for a fee waiver. For example, if you qualify based on means-tested benefits (public benefits), and financial hardship, you only need to fill out Part 4 and Part 6.

Complete the question in Part 7, sign and date.

Optional: If a preparer or interpreter helped you fill out the form, you must indicate in Part 7, at questions 1.B. or 2. An interpreter must fill out and sign Part 8. A preparer must fill out and sign Part 9.

You must include evidence Anything used to show that something is true with your fee waiver A document that lets someone file court papers for free or at a reduced cost. form that proves that you are eligible. What you include depends on the reasons you say you qualify for a fee waiver.

Note: all evidence submitted must be in English. If it is not in English, you will need to include a certified translation of the document.

Means-tested benefits
If you say you qualify because you receive a means-tested benefit, you must include something to show that you are currently receiving the benefit. In Illinois, you can get a letter or statement from the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) that says what benefit you are receiving, or your family members are receiving, and when those benefits started and ended. Your enrollment letter may be sufficient evidence if it clearly shows it's from IDHS and has all the necessary information.

Income 150% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines
If you say you qualify for the fee waiver because your income is at or below 150% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines, you must include evidence of your income and your household size. Esto podría incluir:

• Una copia de su declaración de impuestos más reciente,
• Copias de talones de cheques que muestren el ingreso de al menos el mes pasado,
• Formulario W-2 reciente,
• Formulario SSA-1099, y
• Una declaración de su empleador en papel membretado que muestre su ingreso.

Si no tiene ingreso, o no puede probar su ingreso, entonces debe explicar su situación en la Parte 5, Ítem 9 del formulario de renuncia Un documento que renuncia a un derecho legal o excusa un requisito .

Dificultad financiera
If you are claiming financial hardship, you will need to provide information of the specific hardships you're experiencing, and evidence that it's happening. For example, if you have high medical costs, you can provide copies of recent medical bills or receipts to show you will have a hard time paying.

When requesting a fee waiver, A document that lets someone file court papers for free or at a reduced cost. you must file it with the application you are requesting the waiver A document that gives up a legal right or excuses a requirement for. The fee waiver application is a substitute for the fee payment. Do not mail a Form I-912 on its own.

You must determine where you need to send the form for which you are trying to have your fee waived. Debe enviar su formulario de renuncia de honorarios de inmigración a esa oficina. Por ejemplo, si está tratando de obtener una renuncia de honorarios para el Formulario A, primero debe determinar a dónde se debe enviar el Formulario A. Luego, enviará su formulario de renuncia de honorarios a esa ubicación. Vaya a uscis.gov/forms y seleccione el número de formulario de su solicitud para ver dónde presentar la solicitud. 

Note that there are often two different addresses for each form. One address is for people who plan to mail using the U.S. Postal Service (the regular post office). The other is for someone who is going to use a private mailing service like FedEx or UPS. Be sure to use the correct address for the service you are using.

The Form I-912, and your evidence, Anything used to show that something is true should be the first pages of your mailing. When someone opens your packet, it should be the first thing they see. If the Form I-912 is not on top, your entire application packet could be rejected for failure to include payment.

After the fee waiver A document that lets someone file court papers for free or at a reduced cost. documents, your main application (and your family’s if applicable), should be included. Include the application, then the evidence for your application. If you are including any family members’ applications, put them after your evidence. Make sure each application and evidence is paper clipped or binder clipped together. Do not use staples.

Put all documents in one large envelope or box if they are large enough. Ensure the correct mailing address is listed and a return address is included.

Optional: Write “FEE WAIVER INCLUDED” somewhere on the package to show the person opening it that there’s one included. This may help with faster processing. Do not write it anywhere that would interfere with the addresses and postage on the package.

Mail your application packet to the correct address. Remember, there are usually two different mailing addresses for each form. Be sure to use the correct address for the mail service you are using. If using the U.S. Postal Service address, but sure to select a service that has a tracking number. You want to keep the tracking number and check it to make sure it gets delivered. Private delivery services like FedEx and UPS usually come with tracking numbers already.