How much does it cost to apply for citizenship?
^*^*^THE APPLICATION FEE INCREASE IS ON HOLD DUE TO AN INJUNCTION!^*^*^

The Class/Help is FEE FREE!  

The total cost of the application is decided by the US Citizenship Immigration Services (USCIS).  
The cost is
$640 for processing the N-400 (application for US Citizenship) and $85 for Biometrics (processing your
fingerprints).  The Total is
$725. You will also need 2 recent passport photos which will be taken by USCIS during your
biometrics appointment in Santa Rosa.

To access N-400 related information, click here.

The current fee is $640 + $85 = $725  

^*^*^The scheduled October 2, 2020 fee increase is on hold until further notice due to an injunction!^*^*^
The $725 is still required.

Starting Ocotber 2, 2020, the current mailed in N-400 application processing fee will go up to $1,170
If you apply electronically you will save $10!  The total fee will be $1,160
The previously required $85 fee for biometrics is included in the $1,170 or $1,160 totals.

Forms I-912 and I-942 will no longer accepted or applicable after October 2, 2020

Also, a new form is available for those who qualify for a reduction of the N-400 application fee.  

This new form is Form I-942.  

To access the instructions for Form I-942,
click here.

To access Form I-942, click here.

You may, now, pay the processing fees for your N-400 with a credit card by completing Form G-1450
To access Form G-1450,
click here.

To check out the 100 questions and download them into your computer, click here.

SUBSTANTIAL FEE INCREASE PROPOSAL FOR 2020 and beyond
($640 to up to $1,170) (PDF format), click here

To read the 08/03/2020 Federal Register's document pertaining to the fee
increase
, click here.
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