How proposed US citizenship fee hike will impact applicants; Indians among hardest hit | TheBriefWire
How proposed US citizenship fee hike will impact applicants; Indians among hardest hit
Published 23 June 2026 ยท india
US Citizenship and Immigration Services plans a significant hike in naturalisation application fees, potentially costing Indian immigrants much more to become American citizens. The proposed
US Citizenship and Immigration Services plans a significant hike in naturalisation application fees, potentially costing Indian immigrants much more to become American citizens. The proposed increase for the primary application form could reach $1,330, with reduced-fee options and waivers being eliminated. This comes as Indians remain a major group seeking US citizenship.
Published: June 23, 2026 โข 2:31 PM IST ยท Updated: June 23, 2026 โข 11:02 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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US Citizenship and Immigration Services plans a significant hike in naturalisation application fees, potentially costing Indian immigrants much more to become American citizens.
The proposed increase for the primary application form could reach $1,330, with reduced-fee options and waivers being eliminated.
This comes as Indians remain a major group seeking US citizenship.