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US plans citizenship fee hike; Indians hit hard
Published 23 June 2026 ยท india
Synopsis U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is proposing significant fee hikes for naturalization, potentially impacting thousands of Indian nationals. The cost for citizenship applications could
Synopsis U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is proposing significant fee hikes for naturalization, potentially impacting thousands of Indian nationals. The cost for citizenship applications could rise by up to 80%, with reduced-fee options and waivers being eliminated. This move comes as Indians consistently rank among the largest groups becoming U.S. citizens, with tens of thousands naturalizing annually.
Published: June 23, 2026 โข 11:19 PM IST ยท Updated: June 24, 2026 โข 12:06 AM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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Synopsis U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is proposing significant fee hikes for naturalization, potentially impacting thousands of Indian nationals.
The cost for citizenship applications could rise by up to 80%, with reduced-fee options and waivers being eliminated.
This move comes as Indians consistently rank among the largest groups becoming U.S. citizens, with tens of thousands naturalizing annually.
Quick context: Citizenship and Immigration Services is proposing significant fee hikes for naturalization, potentially impacting thousands of Indian nationals.