What Is the Citizenship Application Fee?
To apply for U.S. citizenship (via naturalization), applicants must pay a filing fee that covers processing of the naturalization application and biometric services. Starting April 1, 2024, USCIS adjusted these fees:
- $710 when filing online for Form N-400
- $760 when filing by paper (mail)
- A reduced fee option is available: $380 for eligible applicants whose household income is between 150% and 400% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines
- Full fee waiver (i.e. $0) may be possible for applicants who meet certain income hardship or benefit criteria
Note: The option to pay a reduced fee or get a waiver typically must be requested via paper filing (not via the online method) in many cases.
These fees are generally non-refundable — even if your application is denied or withdrawn.
How Dogpay Can Help with Paying the Citizenship Fees
When dealing with U.S. citizenship applications from abroad or when your funds are held in foreign accounts, Dogpaycan assist in the financial logistics:
- Cross-border payment to USCIS or designated agents If you are abroad, Dogpay allows you to convert your local currency and remit the required USD amount directly to USCIS (or authorized lockbox / agent) with transparency and lower hidden costs.
- Support for reduced or waiver requests If you qualify for the reduced fee or waiver, Dogpay can help manage any accompanying services (e.g. translation or documentation) requiring payments abroad.
- Document / translation / courier costs Many naturalization applications require translated documents, notarization, or mailing—Dogpay helps you pay those foreign service providers seamlessly.
- Receipts & audit trail Each Dogpay transaction includes a timestamped receipt and exportable log, useful as proof of fee payment in your application records.
- Minimizing FX / bank fee leakages Compared to traditional international wires or bank transfers, Dogpay can reduce exchange rate markups and multiple intermediary fees, making more of your payment reach its intended purpose.
