These are the people who can apply for US citizenship at no cost in 2025.

For the vast majority of foreign individuals arriving in the United States for various reasons or circumstances, obtaining American citizenship has become their main goal due to the diversity of advantages and benefits that come with becoming a U.S. citizen. 

However, in addition to the variety of processes required to obtain naturalization, there is also a cost that must be covered to complete the procedure correctly. 

In response to this, and in a special manner, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has established that a special group of people have the opportunity to carry out this process completely free of charge: foreign members of the Armed Forces. 

Why can this group of people obtain naturalization at no cost? 

According to the USCIS, it is necessary to meet a series of specific rules or requirements to carry out the naturalization process for these individuals: 

• Prove that the household income is below 150% according to Federal Poverty Guidelines. 

• The applicant, spouse, child and parent (if they are 21 years old or younger or have a disability), or brother (under 21 years old and residing with the applicant), must receive benefits in verified economic resources. 

• Demonstrate, by the applicant, that they do not have the resources to pay the filing fee as well as medical expenses or emergencies. 

After this, the Form I-912 must be submitted or a letter specifying the need for economic support for the naturalization process must be sent. Likewise, it is necessary to send, along with the previous requirement, the citizenship petition. 

These requirements must be sent to an email address provided by the USCIS, who will notify the applicant if it is necessary to capture biometric data and schedule an interview for the subsequent submission of the official documentation. 

How much does the process of obtaining U.S. citizenship cost?

According to the USCIS, the average fee to carry out the naturalization process is $725. This cost includes a series of special processes and procedures such as the Form N-400, biometric services, among other aspects. 

However, according to the same government agency, there are various exemptions and reductions such as the exemption from paying the biometric fee for individuals 75 years and older. 

Similarly, an exemption from all fees can be requested in case evidence of low income is provided. 

*This article has been translated automatically using artificial intelligence