Trump plan would increase citizenship application fee by $570
Updated on: June 22, 2026 / 7:01 PM EDT / CBS News
TL;DR
- The Trump administration proposes increasing citizenship application fees by $570, from $760 to $1,330 for paper filings.
- Fee waivers and reductions for low-income applicants would be eliminated, though fee exemptions for service members would remain.
- The Department of Homeland Security states the fee hikes are necessary to fully subsidize processing and scrutiny of applications.
- The proposed regulation requires a public comment period before it can be finalized and implemented.
- The administration aims to tighten access to legal immigration benefits and increase vetting processes.