Are you from California? Learn more about how much it costs to apply for citizenship below.
USCIS (the government) charges a fee to apply for citizenship.
For most people, the fee is $725.
The $725 fee includes:
Exception: If you are 75 or older, you only pay $640.
What if I can't afford the fee?
You may ask USCIS for a full or reduced fee waiver. If USCIS approves your:
Use this Fee Calculator from the New Americans Campaign to see if you qualify for a full or reduced fee waiver. The full fee waiver is for people whose income is less than 150% of the poverty level. The reduced fee waiver is for people whose income is between 150% and 200% of the poverty level. The Fee Calculator tells you which form to use.
You can pay the citizenship application fee by:
To find legal help in California, click here to search the Citizenshipworks directory with your zip code.
Getting citizenship takes a while, depending on where you live. After USCIS receives your application, the process can take 6 months to 2 years, or longer.
Read MoreWhen you apply for citizenship, the USCIS will check if you qualify. According to our expert legal partners, these are the top reasons why your case could be denied.
Read MoreInformation on where to send your application for citizenship.
Read MoreCommon questions and answers about children and citizenship. How does a child born overseas get citizenship? Is my child included in my application? How do I prove my child is a citizen?
Read MoreTo fill out a citizenship application online, you have three options: the U.S. government website; for-profit companies, or; nonprofit organizations.
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