USCIS Fee Waiver Request Collection Extended: What EB-3 Applicants Should Know

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced on April 21, 2026, the extension of its currently approved information collection for the Request for Fee Waiver (Form I-912). This is a routine administrative action that does not introduce any changes to the existing fee waiver process or eligibility criteria. Fee waivers are available to immigration applicants who demonstrate an inability to pay the required filing fees. For EB-3 applicants and others navigating the employment-based immigration process, fee waivers can provide financial relief on certain USCIS forms, though their applicability varies by form type and applicant circumstances. The public comment period for this notice runs for 62 days, closing on June 22, 2026. Interested parties may submit comments through Regulations.gov at the docket number USCIS-2010-0008-1281. USCIS reviews all public comments before finalizing the collection extension. While this notice does not signal a policy shift, EB-3 applicants who rely on fee waivers to manage costs during their immigration journey should be aware that the program remains active and unchanged. Those considering a fee waiver should consult USCIS guidelines to confirm eligibility for their specific forms.