USCIS has just announced an increase in fees for many applications, including the N-400 citizenship application. The rule-making process requires them to publish the proposed fee rule on the Federal Register for a two-month comment period. Then they will finalize the fee schedule. My guess is that the new fees will go into effect sometime in March. Here's what is being proposed:
It could have been much worse. Fees for a number of other applications are more than doubling!
According to USCIS, the increased revenue will allow them to "increase the number of adjudicators processing applications, implement technology improvements, and increase support provided to individuals seeking information and assistance from USCIS."
FAQ's on the fee changes are posted here: https://www.uscis.gov/proposed-fee-rule-frequently-asked-questions
The full Federal Register announcement is here: https://www.federalregister.gov/public-inspection/2022-27066/us-citizenship-and-immigration-services-fee-schedule-and-changes-to-certain-other-immigration
Posted: to Citizenship News on Tue, Jan 3, 2023
Updated: Tue, Jan 3, 2023