Eligibility for a Fee Waiver 1 The applicant, their spouse, or the head of their household receives a means-tested benefit. 2 The applicant's household income is at or below 150 percent of the federal poverty guidelines. 3 The applicant is currently experiencing a financial hardship.

$1,170. You may pay the fee with a money order, personal check, cashier's check or pay by credit card using Form G-1450, Authorization for Credit Card Transactions. If you pay by check, you must make your check payable to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

You can file USCIS forms yourself, including Form N-400, Application for Naturalization, which can be submitted online. However, some people choose to seek assistance from a lawyer or Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR)-accredited representative.

Yes, you may file your N-400 online unless you are applying from abroad or are applying for a fee reduction or waiver, in which case you must use the paper Form N-400 and file by mail.

How long does it take to process Form N-400? The current average processing time for Form N-400 is around 6-24 months. Generally, however, the speed of processing depends on the USCIS field office handling the application, and some applicants can get a head start on the process (see “Filing Early” below).

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$640. (Add the $85 biometric fee for a total of $725, where applicable. See exceptions below.) If you file your Form N-400 online, you may pay your fee online.