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Hello,

 

I'm gonna apply for Citizenship in about six months and was just looking into form changes, fees, etc. and came across the possibility of applying for a reduced fee, if my income is below 400% of the federal poverty guideline.

 

I was wondering, if anybody has successfully applied for it, how it works and if it has any disadvantages, e.g. it looks bad in front of the officer because I seem cheap or too poor to even pay for my own naturalization. I'm pretty close to the 400% and if I started saving now, could also pay the full fee. But figured, if there's an option to pay less, why not try it. Unless, it affects me negatively to do so. Then I wouldn't.

 

I'm happy about any replies, opinions or whatever 😊

 

Thank you all!

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The biggest downside of applying for reduced fee / waiver is that you'd have to file N-400 on paper. This means 4-10 weeks to get receipt notice and biometrics reuse / appointment compared to instant notices with electronic filing when paying full fees. 

 

Otherwise, you're not going to be penalized for it.

Edited by OldUser
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1 hour ago, OldUser said:

The biggest downside of applying for reduced fee / waiver is that you'd have to file N-400 on paper. This means 4-10 weeks to get receipt notice and biometrics reuse / appointment compared to instant notices with electronic filing when paying full fees. 

 

Otherwise, you're not going to be penalized for it.

 

Oh, okay. That makes sense. Thank you! 😊

 

I guess, I just need to decide, if it's worth it or not.

But thinking about it... if I apply early within the 90-day window and can't take the oath until I reach my 5-year anniversary anyway, even if I get my interview a month after filing (just as an example). Then, would it really matter, if I file by paper or online? 🤔

I'd actually prefer a same day oath ceremony (and therefore an interview date after my 5-year anniversary), if my office allows it, because I have to drive roughly 6 hours to even get there.

Edited by Klugscheißer
 
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