Lodi, CA asked in Gov & Administrative Law and Immigration Law for California

Q: how do i start to get my kids and i free passports low income family i seen a form called I-912 form fee wavier

i am us citizen and my kids as well im low income im trying to get ur passports

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James L. Arrasmith
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  • Immigration Law Lawyer
  • Sacramento, CA
  • Licensed in California

A: To obtain passports for yourself and your children, as a low-income family, you can explore the fee waiver option by filing Form I-912, Request for Fee Waiver. This form is used to request a waiver of the application fee for certain immigration benefits, including passport applications. You will need to provide information about your income and financial situation to demonstrate your eligibility for the fee waiver. It is important to carefully review the instructions on the form and gather any supporting documentation required. Additionally, you may want to reach out to the U.S. Department of State or a passport acceptance facility for further guidance and assistance in the passport application process. - James Arrasmith, Owner. The Law Offices of James L. Arrasmith.

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Monica E Rottermann
Monica E Rottermann
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  • Immigration Law Lawyer
  • Santa Ana, CA
  • Licensed in California

A: The U.S. Department of State charges fees for U.S. passports and does not accept fee waivers. Additionally, Form I-912 is a USCIS form and since you must apply with the Department of State and not USCIS for the passport, this form cannot be submitted. You can find the fees for U.S. passports here: https://travel.state.gov/content/dam/passports/forms-fees/Fee%20Chart%202023.pdf

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