Reference Cites

8 CFR 316.4 Application; documents.

(a) The applicant shall apply for naturalization by filing:

(1) Form N-400 (Application for Naturalization);

(2) Evidence of lawful permanent residence in the United States in the form of photocopies (front and back) of Form I-551 (Permanent Resident Card), or any other entry document; and (Amended 9/20/93 at 58 FR 48775 did not become effective until 3/20/96; 60 FR 14353) (Amended effective 3/29/98; 63 FR 12979) (Amended effective 1/20/99; 63 FR 70313)

(3) Three (3) photographs as described in § 333.1 of this chapter. (Redesignated as paragraph (a)(3) effective 3/29/98, previously paragraph (a)(4); 63 FR 12979)

(b) Each applicant who files Form N-400, Application for Naturalization, shall be fingerprinted on Form FD-258, Applicant Card, as prescribed in § 103.2(e) of this chapter. (Added effective 3/29/98; 63 FR 12979)

(c) At the time of the examination on the application for naturalization, the applicant may be required to establish the status of lawful permanent resident by submitting the original evidence, issued by the Service, of lawful permanent residence in the United States. The applicant may be also required to submit any passports, or any other documents that have been used to enter the United States at any time after the original admission for permanent residence. (Redesignated as paragraph (c) effective 3/29/98, previously paragraph (b); 63 FR 12979)