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Learn when refugees can apply for a Green Card, eligibility rules, application steps, and next steps....
Learn eligibility, Form I-485 steps, timelines, travel rules, and how to get a Green Card....
Learn how refugees and asylees can become U.S. citizens, including eligibility, timelines, Form N-400 steps, and FAQs....

If you are planning to apply for U.S. citizenship or need to request a hearing regarding a naturalization decision, you should be aware of a massive fee increase proposed by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)...

Find out what green card holders must do to qualify for naturalization....
U.S. citizenship currently costs $0 to $760 in 2026 depending on eligibility for reduced fees or fee waivers. DHS has also proposed future naturalization fee changes that are not yet in effect....
Explore the 4 ways to become a U.S. citizen and find out which citizenship path may apply to you....
Complete 2026 Green Card documents checklist with USCIS requirements, forms, evidence, and filing tips....
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