Immigration News Roundup: N-400 Fee Hike Proposed, Supreme Court Allows TPS Terminations

Accurate as of June 22, 2026. Immigration rules change quickly, so confirm current details with an immigration attorney before you act.

Two developments this week hit the cost of citizenship and the future of humanitarian protection. Here is what changed.

Proposed Rule Would Raise the Naturalization Fee to $1,330

On June 23, DHS published a proposed rule, "Naturalization Application Fee Adjustments," that would sharply increase the cost of applying for U.S. citizenship. Under the proposal:

• The Form N-400 naturalization fee would rise from $760 to $1,330 for paper filings, and from $710 to $1,280 online.
• The Form N-336 appeal and hearing fee would rise from $830 to $1,475 for paper filings.
• All fee waivers and the $380 reduced fee would be eliminated, with only active-duty and former military members remaining exempt.

This is a proposed rule, not yet in effect, and it opens a 60-day public comment period. But if you are eligible to naturalize and have been putting it off, this is a strong reason to consider filing before any increase takes hold.

Supreme Court Clears the Way to End TPS for Haiti and Syria

On June 25, the Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that decisions to terminate Temporary Protected Status are largely unreviewable by the courts. The Court held that the TPS statute's bar on judicial review is broad and clear, so judges generally cannot second-guess the Secretary of Homeland Security's decisions to end TPS designations, including the steps leading up to those decisions.

The ruling clears the way for the administration to move forward with terminating TPS for Haiti and Syria. In dissent, Justice Kagan, joined by Justices Sotomayor and Jackson, argued that beneficiaries should be allowed to remain while their challenges are litigated.

What This Means for TPS Holders

If you hold TPS under the Haiti or Syria designation, this decision significantly narrows your ability to challenge a termination in court. Do not wait for a deadline to arrive. Consult an attorney now about any alternative status you may be eligible for, from family or employment petitions to asylum.

What Should You Do This Week?

1. Green card holders eligible to naturalize: consider filing your N-400 before a possible fee increase, and before fee waivers are eliminated.
2. Haiti and Syria TPS holders: the Supreme Court has limited judicial review of terminations, so get individualized advice on alternative status now.
3. Everyone: watch the naturalization fee rule's comment period if you want your voice on the record.