USCIS case status

Fees Were Waived

Good news

What it means

USCIS granted your fee waiver request (usually Form I-912), so you don't pay the filing fee for this case.

What happens next

The case moves ahead like any other: receipt, biometrics if needed, then review. A fee waiver doesn't affect whether the case itself is approved.

Informational only, not legal advice. Go by the notice USCIS sent you, and confirm deadlines and options with USCIS or an immigration attorney.

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FAQ

Questions people ask

What does 'Fees Were Waived' mean?+

USCIS approved your fee waiver request, so you don't pay the filing fee for this application. The application itself still has to be reviewed and decided.

Does a fee waiver affect whether my case is approved?+

No. The fee waiver is decided separately, and the case is reviewed like any other.

What happens if a fee waiver request is denied?+

USCIS usually rejects the filing and sends it back. You can then file again with the fee, or with a new fee waiver request. Confirm the details for your form with USCIS.

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