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DHS/USCIS RIN: 1615-AD08 Publication ID: 2026 
Title: ●Naturalization Application Fee Adjustments 
Abstract:

DHS is proposing to adjust the fees that USCIS charges for Form N-400 and Form N-336 to ensure recovery of the cost of adjudication. This includes eliminating fee waivers (except for armed forces service members when filing for naturalization under statutes for members of the armed forces) and reduced fees for these forms.

 
Agency: Department of Homeland Security(DHS)  Priority: Other Significant 
RIN Status: First time published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule Stage 
Major: Undetermined  Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined 
EO 14192 Designation: Fully or Partially Exempt 
CFR Citation: 8 CFR 106.2    8 CFR 106.3   
Legal Authority: 8 U.S.C. 1356(m), (n)   
Legal Deadline:  None

Statement of Need:

These proposed changes provide additional resources to further support USCIS's financial sustainability and provide additional resources for continued review of the integrity of the naturalization process.

Alternatives:

DHS is currently considering the specific impacts of the proposed provisions.

Anticipated Costs and Benefits:

DHS is currently considering the specific impacts of the proposed provisions.
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  06/23/2026  91 FR 37500   
NPRM Comment Period End  08/24/2026 
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined  Government Levels Affected: Undetermined 
Federalism: Undetermined 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: Yes 
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Agency Contact:
Mark Phillips
Residence and Naturalization Division Chief
Department of Homeland Security
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Office of Policy and Strategy, 5900 Capital Gateway Drive, Suite 4S190,
Camp Springs, MD 20588-0009
Phone:240 721-3000