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USCIS Proposes Fee Increases for Naturalization Forms N-400 and N-336

This opportunity concerns proposed fee adjustments for naturalization-related applications by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), part of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). - Government Buyer: - U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), Department of Homeland Security - Products/Services Requested: - Processing and adjudication of Form N-400 (Application for Naturalization) - Proposed new fees: $1,330 (paper), $1,280 (online) - Fee exemptions remain for current and former armed forces service members - Reduced fee and general fee waiver options are eliminated - Approximately 750,000 applicants affected annually - Processing and adjudication of Form N-336 (Request for Hearing on a Decision in Naturalization Proceedings) - Proposed new fees: $1,475 (paper), $1,425 (online) - Fee exemptions remain for current and former armed forces service members - Fee waivers are eliminated - Approximately 4,000 applicants affected annually - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Fee changes are based on biennial fee reviews and activity-based costing to ensure full cost recovery - The rule is open for public comment - No commercial OEMs or vendors are involved, as this is a regulatory change to government service fees - The changes are intended to align fees with actual processing costs and increase self-sufficiency of the program

Description

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) proposes to adjust the fees charged by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) for Form N-400 and Form N-336, ending fee waivers and reduced fee options. Current and former armed forces service members will continue to be exempt from paying these fees when filing for naturalization. The proposed rule aims to align fees with the actual costs of adjudication. Public comments are invited until August 24, 2026.

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