How much does naturalization cost in Florida?

$760 paper / $710 online standard. $380 reduced fee at 150-400% FPG. $0 below 150% FPG, on means-tested benefits, with documented financial hardship via I-912, or for qualifying military/veterans.

How long after becoming LPR can a Florida applicant file?

5 years (or 3 years if married to a U.S. citizen). USCIS allows N-400 filing 90 days before the threshold under 8 CFR § 334.2(b) — file earlier and the application is denied.

What is the 50/20 or 55/15 English waiver?

50/20: age 50+ with 20 years LPR. 55/15: age 55+ with 15 years LPR. Waiver applies to the English requirement only — civics test is administered in the applicant's preferred language.

Can a Florida DUI or felony block naturalization?

Aggravated felonies are permanent statutory bars under INA § 101(f)(8). A single DUI usually does not block naturalization but USCIS reviews moral character for the full residency period. Multiple DUIs or DUIs with injury raise material risk; consult a Florida-licensed immigration attorney before filing.

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Naturalization (N-400) — Florida cost, fee tiers, and statutory residency requirements

Lawful permanent resident applies for U.S. citizenship under INA § 316 or § 319. Four fee tiers: standard $760 paper / $710 online; reduced $380 at 150-400% FPG (requested in Part 10 of the N-400 itself — Form I-942 was discontinued); fee waiver $0 below 150% FPG or means-tested benefits via I-912; and military exempt $0 by regulation at 8 CFR § 328.2(f) / 329.2(f). Civics + English test required unless 50/20 or 55/15 disability waivers apply.

Default Florida cost range: $0 – $760

Filing package

USCIS, DOS, and NVC fees in integer cents. Source: backend public API at /immigration/calculator/cost?pathway=naturalization.

N-400 (standard) — Application for Naturalization — standard fee

$760 paper / $710 online

Default filing fee for applicants above 400% FPG income with no military service.

INA § 316
INA § 319

N-400 (reduced fee) — N-400 with reduced fee request (150-400% FPG)

$380 paper

Reduced fee at 150-400% FPG. Requested in Part 10 of the N-400 itself — Form I-942 was discontinued post-89 FR 6194.

INA § 316
8 CFR § 106.3

N-400 (fee waiver via I-912) — N-400 with full fee waiver

$0 paper

Full waiver below 150% FPG, on means-tested benefits (SNAP, TANF, SSI), or with documented financial hardship via Form I-912.

8 CFR § 106.3

N-400 (military exempt) — N-400 for military / qualifying veterans

$0 paper

Active-duty service members and certain veterans pay no filing fee. Eligibility flows from INA §§ 328(b) (peacetime) and 329(b) (wartime); the fee exemption itself is set at 8 CFR § 106.2 under the April 2024 fee schedule.

INA §§ 328(b), 329(b) (military naturalization eligibility)
8 CFR § 106.2 (fee exemption under the 89 FR 6194 schedule)

Eligibility

1. Lawful permanent resident status
Applicant must hold LPR status. INA § 316 requires 5 years continuous residence; INA § 319 reduces it to 3 years for spouses of U.S. citizens who remain married to and living with that citizen for 3 years.
- INA § 316(a)
- INA § 319(a)
2. Physical presence threshold
Applicant must have been physically present in the U.S. for at least half the residency period (30 of 60 months for § 316; 18 of 36 months for § 319). Trips abroad of 6+ months may break continuous residence absent rebuttal.
- INA § 316(a)
- INA § 316(b)
3. Good moral character
Demonstrated for the relevant residency period. Certain offenses (aggravated felonies, controlled-substance violations except a single ≤30g marijuana, false claims to U.S. citizenship) are permanent statutory bars under INA § 101(f).
- INA § 101(f)
- INA § 316(a)(3)
4. English + civics knowledge
Standard test of basic English and civics. Waivers: 50/20 rule (age 50+ with 20 years LPR) and 55/15 rule (age 55+ with 15 years LPR) waive English but retain civics in the applicant's language. Medical disability waivers via Form N-648.
- INA § 312(b)

Common pitfalls

Filing too early under the 90-day early-filing rule

USCIS accepts N-400 up to 90 days before the residency requirement is met. Filing earlier results in denial — the residency clock cannot be backdated.

8 CFR § 334.2(b)

Disclosing post-LPR criminal arrests

All arrests and citations since becoming LPR must be disclosed, even sealed/expunged ones (subject to Florida sealing rules). Omissions can lead to denial under § 101(f) good-moral-character failure or, worse, false-statement findings.

INA § 101(f)(6)

Failing to file IRS taxes during the residency period

Failure to file required tax returns can defeat good-moral-character. USCIS often reviews IRS transcripts at the N-400 interview.

INA § 316(a)(3)

Primary statutes

INA § 316 (8 U.S.C. § 1427): Standard 5-year continuous residence path.
INA § 319 (8 U.S.C. § 1430): 3-year continuous residence path for spouses of U.S. citizens.
INA §§ 328-329: Military service-based naturalization (active duty and post-service).
INA § 312 (8 U.S.C. § 1423): English + civics testing requirements and disability waivers.
INA § 101(f): Statutory definition of good moral character.

Frequently asked questions

How much does naturalization cost in Florida?: $760 paper / $710 online standard. $380 reduced fee at 150-400% FPG. $0 below 150% FPG, on means-tested benefits, with documented financial hardship via I-912, or for qualifying military/veterans.
How long after becoming LPR can a Florida applicant file?: 5 years (or 3 years if married to a U.S. citizen). USCIS allows N-400 filing 90 days before the threshold under 8 CFR § 334.2(b) — file earlier and the application is denied.
What is the 50/20 or 55/15 English waiver?: 50/20: age 50+ with 20 years LPR. 55/15: age 55+ with 15 years LPR. Waiver applies to the English requirement only — civics test is administered in the applicant's preferred language.
Can a Florida DUI or felony block naturalization?: Aggravated felonies are permanent statutory bars under INA § 101(f)(8). A single DUI usually does not block naturalization but USCIS reviews moral character for the full residency period. Multiple DUIs or DUIs with injury raise material risk; consult a Florida-licensed immigration attorney before filing.

Sources

¹USCIS — Form N-400(accessed 2026-06-01)
²USCIS Policy Manual — Naturalization, Volume 12(accessed 2026-06-01)
³2026 Federal Poverty Guidelines (used for I-912 + reduced fee)(accessed 2026-06-01)

Legal

This data is generated by the Unilegal Florida immigration methodology model for educational purposes and does not constitute legal advice. The Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C.), Title 8 of the Code of Federal Regulations, USCIS policy manual, the Federal Register fee rules (incl. 89 FR 6194), Public Law 119-21 (H.R. 1, 2025), and Florida Statutes are the authoritative sources. USCIS fees and EOIR caselaw change frequently; always verify against uscis.gov + justice.gov/eoir.

Immigration matters affect lawful status, employment authorization, and removal exposure. Consult a Florida-licensed attorney verified at floridabar.org — never a 'notario' or non-attorney consultant. Notarios cannot give legal advice in the United States; fraudulent representations to USCIS trigger lifetime inadmissibility under INA § 212(a)(6)(C).