DHS Proposes Increase to U.S. Citizenship Application Fees

Short summary

DHS proposes raising U.S. citizenship application fees by 75-80% (from $760–$710 to $1,330–$1,280), eliminating reduced fees for low-income applicants and fee waivers. The agency cites the 'beneficiary-pays' principle and a $636M annual cost gap. A 60-day public comment period precedes finalization.

• •Form N-400 citizenship fee jumps 75-80% for paper and online filings
• •Low-income reduced fees and waivers eliminated
• •60-day comment period before final rule

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