Citizenship Cost Calculator

Use this free calculator to estimate that amount you'll spend on green card renewal during your lifetime.

During your expected lifetime, you can expect to pay another
$X in USCIS fees for green card renewal.
Each of your children could pay more than $9,000 in USCIS fees over their lifetimes.

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For most applicants, U.S. citizenship through naturalization currently costs $725. Once you become a citizen, you will never have to pay another USCIS fee again. What’s more, your permanent resident children under the age of 18 will automatically become U.S. citizens when you naturalize. There is no additional cost.

The added benefits of U.S. citizenship include:

  • Family Reunification
    U.S. citizens can help overseas family members immigrate more quickly to the United States. The immediate relatives of citizens are given priority by USCIS (as compared to family preference categories for the family of permanent residents).
  • The Right to Vote
    Direct participation in democratic elections is one of the most important privileges that this country offers its citizens. Only U.S. citizens have the right to vote in federal elections and to be candidates in most elections.
  • Protection from Deportation
    Few people expect to be arrested for a crime. But the risks for a permanent resident are much higher. USCIS can revoke permanent residency. Many crimes can result in deportation of a permanent resident or at least create major (and expensive) problems just to renew a green card.
  • Additional Job Opportunities
    The federal government is one of the biggest employers in the world and offers many job opportunities in a wide range of industries. However, the vast majority of federal jobs are available only to U.S. citizens.
  • International Protection
    The United States protects its citizens abroad through its embassies and consulates. The U.S. government assists citizens who are victims of crimes overseas and provides aid to U.S. citizens abroad in the case of international disasters or emergencies.
  • More Student Aid
    The federal government has different types of financial assistance for students, including scholarships and grants that are available exclusively for U.S. citizens.
  • Additional Government Benefits
    You may qualify for other government benefits that are only available to U.S. citizens.

Learn more about your eligibility for naturalization in our Citizenship Resource Center.

CITIZENSHIP THROUGH NATURALIZATION

USCIS fee estimates are based on current rate of $540 per renewal plus an estimated 3% inflation rate. The expected lifetime is based on the average of 78 years. These cost figures do not include additional fees that may be necessary to replace a lost/stolen/damaged green card or legal fees associated with protecting permanent resident status.