Poverty Guidelines
Use this information as income guidelines based on household size when requesting a fee waiver (Form I-912, Request for Fee Waiver, or written request) based on limited income, or a reduced filing fee when filing Form N-400, Application for Naturalization.
The secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services establishes the Federal Poverty Guidelines annually.
These income guidelines are effective beginning Jan. 15, 2025.
| Household Size | 150% of HHS Poverty Guidelines* | 200% of HHS Poverty Guidelines* |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $21,870 | $29,160 |
| 2 | $29,580 | $39,440 |
| 3 | $37,290 | $49,720 |
| 4 | $45,000 | $60,000 |
| 5 | $52,710 | $70,280 |
| 6 | $60,420 | $80,560 |
| 7 | $68,130 | $90,840 |
| 8 | $75,840 | $101,120 |
| Add $7,710 for each additional person | Add $10,280 for each additional person |
| Household Size | Fee Waiver (Form I-912) 150% of HHS Poverty Guidelines* | Reduced Fee for Form N-400 400% of HHS Poverty Guidelines* |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $23,475 | $62,600 |
| 2 | $31,725 | $84,600 |
| 3 | $39,975 | $106,600 |
| 4 | $48,225 | $128,600 |
| 5 | $56,475 | $150,600 |
| 6 | $64,725 | $172,600 |
| 7 | $72,975 | $194,600 |
| 8 | $81,225 | $216,600 |
| Add $8,250 for each additional person | Add $22,000 for each additional person |
| Household Size | Fee Waiver (Form I-912) 150% of HHS Poverty Guidelines* | Reduced Fee for Form N-400 400% of HHS Poverty Guidelines* |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $29,325 | $ 78,200 |
| 2 | $39,645 | $105,720 |
| 3 | $49,965 | $ 133,240 |
| 4 | $60,285 | $160,760 |
| 5 | $70,605 | $ 188,280 |
| 6 | $80,925 | $215,800 |
| 7 | $91,245 | $ 243,320 |
| 8 | $101,565 | $270,840 |
| Add $10,320 for each additional person | Add $27,520 for each additional person |
| Household Size | Fee Waiver (Form I-912) 150% of HHS Poverty Guidelines* | Reduced Fee for Form N-400 400% of HHS Poverty Guidelines* |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $26,985 | $71,960 |
| 2 | $36,480 | $97,280 |
| 3 | $45,975 | $122,600 |
| 4 | $55,470 | $147,920 |
| 5 | $64,965 | $173,240 |
| 6 | $74,460 | $198,560 |
| 7 | $83,955 | $223,880 |
| 8 | $93,450 | $249,200 |
| Add $9,495 for each additional person | Add $25,320 for each additional person |