USCIS has proposed increasing the N-400 filing fee to $1330 for paper filing (up from $760) and $1280 for online filing (up from $710) and eliminating the fee waiver and reduced fee options for naturalization.
This is a proposed rule, meaning it does not go into effect immediately. Public comments are due by August 24, 2026 at 11:59 pm ET.
Here is a basic overview of the proposed changes. To submit a public comment, view this sample template comment. To help drive public comments, use this digital toolkit and refer people to these basic instructions on submitting public comments.
