Fact Sheet - Form N-400 Application for Naturalization Filing Fees - Fee Changes and Waiver Guidelines

Sep 20, 2026

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Fact Sheet summarizes updated USCIS filing fees for Form N-400, Application for Naturalization, following a final rule published Jan. 31, 2024. It explains the April 1, 2024 fee amounts by filing method, including the online discount, and confirms no separate biometric fee. The sheet outlines new reduced-fee guidance tied to federal poverty guidelines (150% to 400%) and eligibility details for reduced-fee requests. It also describes fee waiver criteria, required submission methods, and states that approved waivers result in no fee payment.

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Background

New fees for Form N-400

Filing method fee amounts

Biometric services fee

Fee reduction guidelines

Income thresholds and reduced fee amount

Reduced-fee submission requirements

Fee waiver guidelines

Eligibility criteria

How to file a fee waiver request

Fact Sheet Form N-400, Application for Naturalization Filing Fees Background On Jan. 31, 2024, USCIS published a final rule to adjust certain immigration and naturalization benefit request fees for the first time since 2016. You can find the final rule at: [https://www.federalregister.gov/](https://www.federalregister.gov/)[ ](https://www.federalregister.gov/)[documents/2024/01/31/2024-01427/us-citizenship-and-immigration-services-fee-schedule-and-changes-](documents/2024/01/31/2024-01427/us-citizenship-and-immigration-services-fee-schedule-and-changes-)[to-certain-other-immigration](to-certain-other-immigration.)[.](to-certain-other-immigration.) The new fees went into effect on April 1, 2024. This document outlines the changes in fees, eligibility for fee waivers, and reduced fees for Form N-400, Application for Naturalization. What are the new fees for Form N-400? The fees depend on the method of filing, whether online or on paper. There is a $50 discount for filing online. | Form N-400 Filing Method | Previous Fee | Current Fee | | --- | --- | --- | | Online Filing: Form N-400, Application for Naturalization | $725 | $710 | | Paper Filing: Form N-400, Application for Naturalization | $725 | $760 | | Applications for service members of the U.S. armed forces | $0 | $0 | There is no separate fee for biometric services. What are the new fee reduction guidelines? USCIS has increased the federal poverty guidelines (FPG) income level for reduced fees. Naturalization applicants filing Form N-400 who have incomes between 150% and 400% of the FPG will pay $380, which is half the full fee. Previous regulations provided the half-price fee for N-400 applicants whose incomes were between 150% and 200% of the FPG. See the Poverty Guidelines webpage for additional information at [www.uscis.gov/forms/filing-fees/poverty-guidelines](www.uscis.gov/forms/filing-fees/poverty-guidelines). The Department of Health and Human Services issues poverty guidelines in late January of each year. Form N-400s with reduced fee requests must be filed using paper Form N-400s with Part 10 of Form N-400 completed. There is no separate form required for a reduced fee application. Created by the Office of Citizenship | 6/3/2024 See below for an example of eligible income based on household size for a family of four living in Washington, D.C.: | Household Size for Income up to 400% of the FPG | 2024 Dollar Amount | Form N-400 Fee | | --- | --- | --- | | Household of 1 | $0 to $60,240 | Reduced Fee- $380 | | Household of 4 | $0 to $124,800 | Reduced Fee- $380 | What are the new fee waiver guidelines? USCIS fee waivers continue to be based on three criteria: • Receipt of a means-tested benefit; • Household income at or below 150% of the FPG; or • Extreme financial hardship. If USCIS approves the fee waiver, there is no fee to pay. Therefore, applicants should not submit any fee with the Form N-400 when requesting a fee waiver. If USCIS receives payment with a fee waiver request, the payment will be processed, and the fee waiver request will not. Fee waiver requests must be filed on either with paper Form I-912s or with a written request attached to Form N-400. See below for an example of eligible income based on household size for a family of four living in Washington, D.C.: | Household Size for Incomesup to 150% of the FPG | 2024 Dollar Amount | Form N-400 Fee | | --- | --- | --- | | Household of 1 | $0 to $22,590 | $0 | | Household of 4 | $0 to $46,800 | $0 | For more information, visit [https://www.uscis.gov/forms/filing-fees/frequently-asked-questions-on](https://www.uscis.gov/forms/filing-fees/frequently-asked-questions-on)the-uscis-fee-rule and [https://www.uscis.gov/forms/filing-fees/additional-information-on-filing-a-fee](https://www.uscis.gov/forms/filing-fees/additional-information-on-filing-a-fee)waiver. Created by the Office of Citizenship | 6/3/2024

FAQs

When did the new Form N-400 fees take effect?

The new fees went into effect on April 1, 2024.

How do the current fees for Form N-400 differ by filing method?

USCIS lists $710 for online filing and $760 for paper filing, with no fee change for applications from U.S. armed forces service members ($0 in both cases).

What income levels qualify for reduced fees or a fee waiver?

Reduced fees apply for incomes between 150% and 400% of the federal poverty guidelines, resulting in a $380 fee. Fee waivers are based on receipt of a means-tested benefit, household income at or below 150% of the FPG, or extreme financial hardship, and an approved waiver means no fee is due.

Sep 20, 2026

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