Dreaming Of U.S. Citizenship? It May Soon Cost Much More

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has proposed an 80% increase in citizenship application fees, raising the naturalization cost to $1,330. The move comes amid stricter immigration and visa policies under the Trump administration's broader push for immigration reforms. While the policy is not targeted at India, Indians are among the largest beneficiaries of the U.S. immigration system, including student visas, H-1B visas, green cards, and citizenship applications. The proposed fee hike and tighter scrutiny could significantly impact thousands of Indian professionals, students, and families seeking long-term settlement in the United States.