U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) charges a fee for the citizenship application. It covers both the cost of processing your Form N-400 and your biometrics appointment.
The naturalization fee as of April 1, 2024 is:
You can pay online or by mail. You must pay the fee at the same time you file Form N-400. You will get a $50 discount if you file online.
Pay online
If you file your form online, you will be guided through the process of paying your fees with a credit, debit, or pre-paid card. Bank account withdrawals are also available when paying online. Once you are ready to submit your form, the system will send you to pay.gov to pay your fees online.
Pay by mail
If you mail your form to your local USCIS Lockbox, you can include your check, money order, or Form-G-1450 for a credit card payment. Make your check payable to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Do not send cash.
Tips for making payments to USCIS:
No. The fee is not refundable. You will not get your money back if your citizenship application is denied.
You can apply for a fee waiver or a reduced fee with USCIS if you cannot pay the fees. You must file your citizenship application by mail to apply for one. You can not do it online.
Fee waiver: you will not not pay anything.
Reduced fee: you will pay $380.
( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3vLS1lsqZaU )The New Americans Campaign’s calculator can help you learn if you can apply for a fee waiver or reduced fee. It is figured out based on your household size and household income.
You must meet one of the following requirements to ask for a fee waiver:
| Household Size | Income below |
|---|---|
| 1 | $22,590 |
| 2 | $30,660 |
| 3 | $38,730 |
| 4 | $46,800 |
| 5 | $54,870 |
| 6 | $62,940 |
| 7 | $71,010 |
| 8 | $79,080 |
| 9+ | Add $8,070 for each additional person |
To ask for a fee waiver you can either:
Your annual household income must be more than 150% but less than 400% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines at the time of filing.
| Household size | Income more than | Income less than |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $22,590 | $60,240 |
| 2 | $30,660 | $81,760 |
| 3 | $38,730 | $103,280 |
| 4 | $46,880 | $124,800 |
| 5 | $54,870 | $146,320 |
| 6 | $62,940 | $167,840 |
| 7 | $71,010 | $189,360 |
| 8 | $79,080 | $210,880 |
| 9+ | Add $8,070 for each additional person | Add $21,520 for each additional person |
You can ask for a reduced fee by filing Form I-942.
If you are trying to get a Green Card, citizenship, bring a relative to the USA, or have other immigration cases… remember, you are not alone in your process. There are lawyers and organizations ready to help you for free or at a low cost. Learn how to find legal help.
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