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Friday, Sep 4, 2020

Is the cost of applying for US citizenship going up 80%?

Samuel Henning, Gigafact Foundry
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In October, the application fee for those seeking U.S. citizenship will increase to $1,190, the first increase since a boost in late 2016 to $640. A required related fee for "biometric services," to cover the cost of fingerprinting and identity checks, is being cut to $30 from $85, bringing the total cost of applying to $1,220, up 80%.

The agency, U.S. Immigrant and Citizenship Services, relies on filing fees for 97% of its funding, and says adjustments to these and other fees for its services are "overdue." Low income applicants can apply for fee waivers.

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