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.
Common 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.
Read MoreInformation on where to send your application for citizenship.
Read MoreMost people have to know some English to qualify for citizenship. The citizenship interview has a test to see if you can read, write, and speak basic English.
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