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Fee waivers for immigration basics Guide

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Filing for immigration benefits with the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) or in immigration court (Executive Office of Immigration Review or EOIR) often costs money. In some instances, people can request that those fees get waived. This means that if the fee waiver request is approved, the person does not have to pay.

Read about fee waivers for immigration here.

Last full review by a subject matter expert
April 21, 2026
Last revised by staff
April 21, 2026

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Filing a fee waiver with USCISHow-To
Explore the steps for requesting a fee waiver from USCIS, including what form is needed, what evidence is required, and how to file.
Requesting a fee waiver in immigration courtHow-To
Discover the steps to requesting a fee waiver in immigration court including what to file, how to file, and where.

Learn more

Filing documents with immigration for free FAQ
Get the facts on fee waivers before USCIS and immigration court.