The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has put forward a proposal that would substantially increase the cost for permanent residents to become American citizens. This move could impact thousands of Indian nationals who are eligible to apply for naturalization each year.
Under the proposed changes, the fee for Form N-400, the primary application for naturalization, would see a significant rise. For paper filings, the cost would jump from $760 to $1,330, an increase of 75%. Online applications would face a steeper hike, rising by approximately 80% from $710 to $1,280.
