U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services proposes fee hike for naturalization
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The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services plans to increase fees for naturalization applications, potentially raising the cost of primary forms to $1,330. The move involves removing current waiver programs and reduced-fee options, which could impact a large number of Indian applicants.
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The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is planning a significant increase in fees for naturalization applications. According to reports from the Economic Times, the cost for primary application forms could rise to $1,330 under the proposed changes.
The Indian Express notes that the proposal from the Trump administration will affect Green Card holders. The plan involves eliminating current waiver programs and reduced-fee options that are currently available to applicants.
Because Indians represent a significant demographic seeking U.S. citizenship, both the Times of India and the Economic Times reported that this group could be among those most affected by the hike. These outlets noted that the removal of tiered pricing would increase costs for individuals navigating the process of becoming American citizens.