US citizenship may cost up to 80% more: Who can apply, what changes and how Indians may be impacted

 The Department of Homeland Security is considering a drastic 80% increase in fees for US naturalization applications, which could make citizenship unaffordable for many. If implemented, the proposal would also remove fee waivers and discounts for low-income applicants, likely affecting a significant number of Indian citizens among new Americans, whose growth has recently slowed. The public is invited to comment on these proposals within 60 days. The Department of Homeland Security is considering a drastic 80% increase in fees for US naturalization applications, which could make citizenship unaffordable for many. If implemented, the proposal would also remove fee waivers and discounts for low-income applicants, likely affecting a significant number of Indian citizens among new Americans, whose growth has recently slowed. The public is invited to comment on these proposals within 60 days.