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Naturalization Application Fee Adjustments

Recorded by ImmigrationClock from Federal Register, published Jun 23, 2026.

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Proposed rule — not in force
Published
Jun 23, 2026
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None stated
Source checked
Sep 15, 2026
Meaningful movementProposed rule — not in forceFederal Register

Naturalization Application Fee Adjustments

This is a proposal open for comment, not a rule in force. It may never be finalised, and it creates no obligation today.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) proposes to adjust the fees that U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) charges for Form N-400, and Form N-336, to end both the reduced fee option for Form N-400, and the availability of fee waivers for both forms. Current and former armed forces service members would remain exempt from paying the fees when filing for naturalization under statutes for members of the armed forces. The proposed rule is intended to align these fees with the relative costs to adjudicate these forms.

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  • This is a proposal open for comment, not a rule. It changes nothing today, and it may be altered or never finalised. (classification: proposed_rule)
  • The document names Temporary Protected Status. It may identify others — read the original to be sure. (impact.stated (partial))
  • The document states a requirement for the people it covers. The exact wording is quoted above — whether it applies to any particular person depends on facts this platform does not have. (impact.actionRequired)

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This could result in additional lawful permanent resident (LPR) requests in the future for renewal of their Permanent Resident Cards (``Green'' Card) which would be an added burden to applicants and USCIS. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \7\ Form I-912, or a fee waiver request, must be submitted together with Form N-400 or with Form N-336.

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  • This is a PROPOSED rule. It is not in force, may change before finalisation, and may never be finalised.
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