DHS Proposes Ending the N-400 Fee Waiver and Reduced Fee — Not Yet in Effect

DHS has proposed raising the N-400 naturalization fee from $760 to $1,330 on paper (or $710 to $1,280 online) and eliminating both the reduced-fee option and the fee waiver, with an exception preserved for military service members. The public comment period closed Aug. 24, 2026. This is a proposed rule only — no new fee or fee-waiver change is in effect yet. If you are close to filing and might rely on the reduced fee or a fee waiver, timing may matter — ask us about your specific situation.