Form I-912

In cases with expired immigration documents, individuals should apply with USCIS for renewal and submit the Form I-912 (Request for Fee Waiver) at the same time. Individuals seeking or receiving public assistance, including Apple Health, are eligible for Fee Waivers with their application. Fee Waiver Guidance can be found at USCIS - Fee Waiver Guidance .

If USCIS denies the fee waiver request, they will notify the individual with a notice of rejection and an explanation why the fee waiver request was denied. In these cases, copy the notice of rejection into the individual’s file and offer help paying for the documents. If USCIS approves the fee waiver request, the individual will also be notified.

Staff can check the current case status of pending USCIS documents by entering the receipt number on the document at the USCIS website .

Contacting your area representative with questions

If you are uncertain about someone’s eligibility for benefits after reviewing this clarifying page, please contact your area representative.

For a list of typical citizenship/immigration documents see the:

National Immigration Law Center (NILC) Guide in Appendix II; or

Documents Typically Used by Lawfully Present Immigrants.