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Naturalization

Name Changes and an N-565

First published on February 26, 2025 • Last updated on February 26, 2025

Geometric square patterns of dark blue and orange, with the words About Name Changes and Certificate of Citizenship

What to think about when a new name does not match the name on a Certificate of Citizenship or Certificate of Naturalization.

Should I Wait for Congress? Or Should I Naturalize Now?

First published on April 10, 2022 • Last updated on December 14, 2022

Two paper airplanes on a bright light blue backround. One airplane is white and is flying straight up, with the word "Wait" behind it and the other is a red airplane that took a sharp turn left and has the word "Naturalize" behind it.

Two key questions I often discuss with intercountry adoptee clients who do not have US citizenship.

Naturalization Fee to Increase More than 80 Percent in October

First published on July 31, 2020 • Last updated on September 30, 2020

The final rule adjusts application and other USCIS fees, with the cost of naturalization increasing from $640 to $1,170.00.

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