DHS Proposes To Increase Citizenship Application Fees By 80%

The Trump administration has proposed a significant hike in citizenship application fees, raising the cost of the naturalization process by 80%, from $710 to $1,280. This move would effectively double the price of obtaining U.S. citizenship, sparking concerns among immigrants who may find the financial burden increasingly prohibitive. The proposed increase, announced by the Department of Homeland Security, could have far-reaching implications on immigration rates and access to citizenship, highlighting broader debates about the affordability and accessibility of the naturalization process.