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Category: <span>US Citizenship and Naturalization</span>

USCIS Citizenship Fee Increase 2026: What N-400 Filers Must Know

USCIS has proposed raising the N-400 citizenship application fee in 2026, and the change has plenty of Houston families asking what it means for their timeline. The proposal is not final yet, so the current fees still apply: $710 to file online and $760 to file on paper. But there is a catch most coverage misses. The same proposed rule that would raise the fee would also eliminate the N-400…

USCIS N-400 Rejection Reasons 2026: Why Your Citizenship Application Got Denied and How to Appeal

A denial letter from USCIS can be a gut punch. After months of waiting, paying the fees, and showing up to the interview, hearing USCIS say no can feel like the door has closed for good. Usually, it hasn’t. Understanding why an N-400 gets denied is the first step to fixing the problem. Most denials are not permanent — many applicants who get denied can appeal, refile, or resolve the…

Green Card to Citizenship Timeline 2026: How Long After Getting Your Green Card Can You Apply?

You got your green card. Now you want to know: how long until you can apply for citizenship? The green card to citizenship timeline confuses a lot of permanent residents. Most people assume it is always five years. But that is not always true. The timeline depends on how you got your green card and your current situation. At Herrera Law Firm, immigration attorney Hector Herrera has helped thousands of…

How to Prepare for the Naturalization Interview: Your 2026 Citizenship Interview Preparation Guide

Your citizenship interview preparation starts the moment USCIS mails your appointment notice. Most people wait too long. Then they panic. The interview feels like a test you cannot study for — but it is not. Citizenship interview preparation is a clear, step-by-step process. You know exactly what USCIS will ask. You know exactly what documents to bring. And you know exactly what mistakes to avoid. At Herrera Law Firm, we…

U.S. Citizenship Test 2026: What to Study, How to Pass, and What to Avoid

The U.S. citizenship test stops many applicants cold. You study hard. Then nerves take over. Or you study the wrong things. Either way, you fail. That outcome delays your citizenship by months. The U.S. citizenship test has two parts: civics and English. The civics portion covers American history, government, and rights. USCIS draws from a list of 100 official questions. At your interview, an officer asks up to 10 of…