N-400Fees
Cheapest Way to File N-400 in 2026 (Before the Fee Increase)
Five levers that cut what you pay to naturalize, from a $0 fee waiver to the $50 you save by filing online.
By Alicja
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N-400Guide
N-400 3-Year vs 5-Year Rule: Which Applies and Which to Choose
You can qualify under both at once. Past five years as a permanent resident, the five-year rule is usually the safer filing even if you are married.
By Alicja
N-400Guide
Good Moral Character for N-400: What Disqualifies You in 2026
USCIS now expects you to prove you're a good citizen, not just avoid being a bad one. The new standard changes what you must show on your application.
By Alicja
N-400Mistakes to Avoid
N-400 Denial Rates by Field Office: What USCIS Data Shows (2026)
Most citizenship applications get approved, but the denial rate is not the same everywhere. It ranges from under 3% to over 26% by field office.
By Alicja
N-400Guide
Filing N-400 Without a Lawyer: The Complete 2026 Guide
You can file for U.S. citizenship yourself, and for most people, that's exactly what makes sense.
By Michal
N-400Guide
N-400 After Bankruptcy: Does It Affect Your Citizenship?
Bankruptcy isn't a bar to citizenship — here's what the N-400 actually asks.
By Michal
N-400Guide
N-400 While on Probation: Can You Apply for Citizenship?
You can file Form N-400 while on probation, but USCIS cannot approve it until probation ends. Here's how the rule works and when to file.
By Alicja
N-400Guide
N-400 Selective Service Requirement: What Men Need to Know
If you're a male green card holder applying for citizenship, Selective Service registration is something you need to get right.
By Alicja
N-400Guide
Can I Move States with N-400 Pending?
Yes, you can move to another state while your N-400 is processing. But you have 10 days to tell USCIS.
By Alicja
N-400Civics Test
N-400 Age Exemptions for Seniors: 50/20, 55/15, and 65/20
Your guide to the three age-based exemptions that waive the English test or simplify the civics exam
By Alicja
N-400Guide
N-400 Name Change: How to Change Your Name During Naturalization
You can legally change your name for free as part of your citizenship process, but only if you end up at the right type of oath ceremony.
By Alicja
N-400Guide
N-400 Military Naturalization: Expedited Citizenship Guide
Serving in the U.S. armed forces puts you on a faster, cheaper path to citizenship — but you still have to apply.
By Alicja
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