Starting April 1, the prices for obtaining American citizenship will increase, according to the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). The rate increase will affect 9 million eligible legal residents, according to official data from the Office of Homeland Security Statistics.
The cost to file a Naturalization Application form (N-400) will increase from $640.00 USD to $710.00 USD. Meanwhile, the total price to submit the necessary forms and opt for permanent legal residence (Green Card package) will rise from $1,760 USD to $3,005 USD.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) explained that “USCIS conducted a comprehensive biennial review of fees. The office determined that current fees do not recover the full cost of providing adjudication and naturalization services. “DHS is adjusting the fee schedule to maintain adequate service.”
New rates for American citizenship
-N-400 Naturalization Application (online submission).
Current cost: $640.00 USD. New rate starting in April: $710.00 USD.
-N-400 Naturalization Application (online submission) (with biometric services).
Current cost: $725.00 USD. New rate: $710.00 USD.
-N-400 Naturalization Application (presentation in printed format).
Current cost: $640.00 USD. New rate: $760.00 USD.
-N-400 Naturalization Application (paper presentation) (with biometric services).
Current cost: $725.00 USD. New rate: $760.00 USD.
-N-400 Naturalization Application [solicitantes con ingresos del hogar entre el 150 % y el 400 % de las Guías Federales de Pobreza (FPG)].
Current cost: $320.00 USD. New rate: $380.00 USD.
-N-400 Naturalization Application (applicants with household income between 150% and 400% of the FPG) (with biometric services).
Current cost: $405.00 USD. New rate: $480.00 USD.
Although this price increase is noticeable now, it is much less than the one that Donald Trump’s administration tried to impose at the time.
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