Reduced Fees
USCIS supports a part of filing fees for a naturalization application if you are able to prove that your annual household income is greater than 150 percent but not more than 200 percent of the Federal Poverty Guidelines at the time you file.
You should file I-942 to request a reduced filing fee for Form N-400, Application for Naturalization. There is no filing fee for I-942. First, see Federal poverty guidelines below to check your eligibility.
Federal Poverty Guidelines
48 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianna Islands
| Household Size | 150% of HHS Poverty Guidelines* | 200% of HHS Poverty Guidelines* |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $19,320 | $25,760 |
| 2 | $26,130 | $34,840 |
| 3 | $32,940 | $43,920 |
| 4 | $39,750 | $53,000 |
| 5 | $46,560 | $62,080 |
| 6 | $53,370 | $71,160 |
| 7 | $60,180 | $80,240 |
| 8 | $66,990 | $89,320 |
| Add $6,810 for each additional person | Add $9,080 for each additional person |
Alaska
| Household Size | 150% of HHS Poverty Guidelines* | 200% of HHS Poverty Guidelines* |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $24,135 | $32,180 |
| 2 | $32,655 | $43,540 |
| 3 | $41,175 | $54,900 |
| 4 | $49,695 | $66,260 |
| 5 | $58,215 | $77,620 |
| 6 | $66,735 | $88,980 |
| 7 | $75,255 | $100,340 |
| 8 | $83,775 | $111,700 |
| Add $8,520 for each additional person | Add $11,360 for each additional person |
Hawaii
| Household Size | 150% of HHS Poverty Guidelines* | 200% of HHS Poverty Guidelines* |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $22,230 | $29,640 |
| 2 | $30,060 | $40,080 |
| 3 | $37,890 | $50,520 |
| 4 | $45,720 | $60,960 |
| 5 | $53,550 | $71,400 |
| 6 | $61,380 | $81,840 |
| 7 | $69,210 | $92,280 |
| 8 | $77,040 | $102,720 |
| Add $7,830 for each additional person | Add $11,360 for each additional person |
(Effective as of 01/13/ 2021)
If you found out that you met the requirement, note that you should still submit the reduced fee ($320) and the biometrics fee ($85) for the N-400 along with your I-942. Also, You should file a paper Form N-400, not online when you request a reduced fee.
Fee Waiver
The bar to qualify for the fee waiver is a little higher than that of the reduced fee. Your household income must be at or below 150 percent of the Federal Poverty Guidelines, at the time of filing, based on your household size. You should file Form I-912 to request a fee waiver for certain USCIS forms.
To obtain information on the current Federal Poverty Guidelines, see the chart above or visit www.uscis.gov/I-912P and review Form I-912P, Poverty Guidelines for Fee Waiver Request.
There is a long list of forms eligible for fee waiver including:
- Biometrics fee ($85)
- Form I-90 Application to Replace PErmanent Resident Card
- Form I-751 Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence
- Form I-765 Application for Employment Authorization
- Form N-400 Application for Naturalization
- Battered spouse of an A, G, E-3, or H nonimmigrant (Forms I-485, I-601, and I-212)
Also, if your situation is related to one of those following, you may apply for a fee waiver:
- Battered spouse or child of a lawful permanent resident or U.S. citizen under INA 240A(b)(2)
- T nonimmigrant (Forms I-192, I-485, and I-601)
- Temporary Protected Status recipient (Forms I-131, I-821, and I-601)
- U nonimmigrant (Forms I-192, I-485, and I-929)
- VAWA self-petitioner (Forms I-485, I-601, and I-212)
If you found out that you met the requirement, note that you should file a paper form, not online when you request a fee waiver. In addition, you must file a completed Form N-400 for a citizenship application along with Form I-912. You cannot submit Form I-912 after USCIS received your Form N-400. Do you still have questions about immigration? Join our website now to discuss immigration issues in our Community and consult with top-rated immigration lawyers! If you have already submitted your application, keep yourself up to date with Lawfully's Case Tracking app!
