Table of Changes N-400

Table of Changes

Form N-400 – Instructions

OMB RIN 1615-0087

April 21, 2011

Page 1	Instructions for N-400, Application for Naturalization	Instructions for Form N-400, Application for Naturalization
Page 1, Instructions	. . . Alien Registration Number (A-Number), if any, . . .	. . . Alien Registration Number (USCIS A-Number), if any, . . .
Page 1, What is the Purpose of This Form?	. . . (M-476). If you do not . . .	. . . (Form M-476). If you do not . . .
Page 1	When Should I Use Form N-400?	When Should I Use This Form?
Page 1	Who May File Form N-600K? 1. A lawful permanent resident for at least five years and at least 18 years old;	Who May File Form Form? 1. A lawful permanent resident for at least five years and at least 18 years old; or
Page 1	Who May Not Use Form N-400?	Who May Not Use This Form?
Page 2and 3, General Instructions	Part 6. Information About Your Residence and Employment. **** Part 6. . . A. . . . If you need separate sheets of paper to complete section A or B or any other questions on this application, be sure to follow the instructions under "Step 1. Fill Out Form N-400" on Page 2. B. . .	Part 6. Information About Your Residence and Employment. **** Part 6. . . A. . . . B. . . . If you need separate sheets of paper to complete section A or B or any other questions on this application, be sure to follow the instructions under "Step 1. Fill Out Form N-400" on Page 2.
Page 2 - 4, General Instructions	Part 11. Your Signature **** NOTE:  A designated representative . . . on Page 7 of these instructions.	Part 11. Your Signature **** NOTE:  A designated representative . . . on Page 7 of these instructions.
Page 5, Where to File?	1. Applications from Current or Former Members of the Military, Spouses of a Current Member of the Military, and Close Relatives of a Deceased Member of the Military. All naturalization applications filed under the military provisions, sections 328 or 329 of the INA, must send your application to the Nebraska Service Center (NSC) at the address below regardless of where you live and whether you are filing from within the United States or abroad. If you are the spouse of a current member of the military, or are the close relative of a member of the military (see the Act, section 319(d)), send your application to the NSC regardless of where you live and whether you are filing from within the United States or abroad. Send your application to: Nebraska Service Center P.O. Box 87426 Lincoln, NE 68501-7426 For Express Mail or courier deliveries, use the following address: Nebraska Service Center 850 S. Street Lincoln, NE 68508 2. Section 319(b) of the INA Applicants All applicants who file under section 319(b) of the INA, must send your Form N-400 to the USCIS Phoenix Lockbox facility regardless of where you live and where you are filing from, whether within the United States or abroad. Send your application to: USCIS Attn: N-400 P.O. Box 21251 Phoenix, AZ 85036 For express/courier deliveries, use the following address: USCIS Attn: N-400 319(b) 1820 E. Skyharbor Circle S, Suite 100 Phoenix, AZ 85034 3. For All Other Applicants If you reside in Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, Wisconsin, Wyoming, Territory of Guam, or the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, send your Form N-400 to the USCIS Phoenix Lockbox facility at the following address: USCIS P.O. Box 21251 Phoenix, AZ 85036 For Express Mail or courier deliveries, use the following address: USCIS Attn: N-400 1820 E Skyharbor Circle S Suite 100 Phoenix, AZ 85034 If you reside in Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Mississippi, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or the U.S. Virgin Islands, send your Form N-400 to the USCIS Dallas Lockbox facility at the following address: USCIS P.O. 660060 Dallas, TX 75266 For Express Mail or courier deliveries, use the following address: USCIS Attn: N-400 2501 S State Hwy 121 Business Suite 400 Lewisville, TX 75067	Mail your completed Form N-400 and accompanying documentation to the appropriate Lockbox facility. If you reside in Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, Wisconsin, Wyoming, Territory of Guam, or the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, send your Form N-400 to the USCIS Phoenix Lockbox facility at the following address: USCIS P.O. Box 21251 Phoenix, AZ 85036 For Express Mail or courier deliveries, use the following address: USCIS Attn: N-400 1820 E. Skyharbor Circle S Suite 100 Phoenix, AZ 85034 If you reside in Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Mississippi, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or the U.S. Virgin Islands, send your Form N-400 to the USCIS Dallas Lockbox facility at the following address: USCIS P.O. 660060 Dallas, TX 75266 For Express Mail or courier deliveries, use the following address: USCIS Attn: N-400 2501 S. State Hwy 121 Business Suite 400 Lewisville, TX 75067 If you are a current or former member of the U.S. Armed Forces, spouse of a current member of the U.S. Armed Forces, or close relative of a deceased member of the U.S. Armed Forces. You must send all Form N-400 applications filed under the military provisions, sections 328 or 329 of the INA, to the USCIS Nebraska Service Center at the address below regardless of where you live and whether you are filing from within the United States or abroad. Also, if you are the spouse of a current member of the U.S. Armed Forces, or are the close relative of a member of the U.S. Armed Forces (see section 319(d) of the INA), send your Form N-400 to the USCIS Nebraska Service Center at the address below regardless of where you live and whether you are filing from within the United States or abroad. USCIS Nebraska Service Center P.O. Box 87426 Lincoln, NE 68501-7426 For Express Mail or courier deliveries, use the following address: USCIS Nebraska Service Center 850 S. Street Lincoln, NE 68508 Section 319(b) of the INA Applicants If you are filing under section 319(b) of the INA, you must send your Form N-400 to the USCIS Phoenix Lockbox facility regardless of where you live and whether you are filing from within the United States or abroad. However, if you are filing under 319(b) and are a spouse of a current member of the U.S. Armed Forces, file with the USCIS Nebraska Service Center as instructed above. USCIS Attn: N-400 P.O. Box 21251 Phoenix, AZ 85036 For Express Mail or courier deliveries, use the following address: USCIS Attn: N-400 319(b) 1820 E. Skyharbor Circle S Suite 100 Phoenix, AZ 85034 E-Notification If you are filing your Form N-400 at one of the USCIS Lockbox facilities, you may elect to receive an e-mail and/or text message notifying you that your application has been accepted. You must complete Form G-1145, E-Notification of Application/Petition Acceptance, and clip it to the first page of your application. To download a copy of Form G-1145, including the instructions, click on the link www.uscis.gov "FORMS". For further information on where to file, including if you are currently overseas, read the section in the Guide titled "Completing Your Application and Getting Photographed" or call the NCSC at 1-800-375-5283 (TTY: 1-800-767-1833) or visit our Web site at www.uscis.gov and click on "FORMS."
Page 6, What is the Filing Fee	2. Make the check or money order payable to U.S. Department of Homeland Security, unless: A. If you live in Guam and are filing your petition there, make it payable to Treasurer, Guam. B. If you live in the U.S. Virgin Islands and are filing your petition there, make it payable to Commissioner of Finance of the Virgin Islands. C. If you live outside the United Sates, Guam, or the U.S. Virgin Islands, contact the nearest U.S. Embassy or consulate for instructions on the method of payment. NOTE: Spell out U.S. Department of Homeland Security; do not use the initials "USDHS" or "DHS."	2. Make the check or money order payable to U.S. Department of Homeland Security. NOTE: Spell out U.S. Department of Homeland Security; do not use the initials "USDHS" or "DHS."
Page 7.	Processing Information is a new heading Address Changes If you changes your address and you have al application or petition pending with USCIS, you may change your address online at www.uscis.gov, click on “Online Change of Address,” and follow the prompts. You may also complete and mail Form AR-11, Alien’s Change of Address Card, to: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Change of Address P.O. Box 7134 London, KY 40742-7134 For commercial overnight or fast freight services only, mail to: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Change of Address 1084-I South Laurel Road London, KY 40744 Privacy Act Notice We ask for the information on this form, and associated evidence, to determine if you have established eligibility for the immigration benefit for which you are filing. Our legal right to ask for this information can be found in the Immigration and Nationality Act, as amended. We may provide this information to other government agencies. Failure to provide this information, and any requested evidence, may delay a final decision or result in denial of your Form N-400. Paperwork Reduction Act . . .Washington, DC 20529-2020. OMB No. 1615-0052. This form expires 01/31/2012. Do not mail your application to this address.	Processing Information Acceptance. Any Form N-600K that is not signed or accompanied by the correct fee, except those accompanied by a fee waiver request, will be rejected. A Form N-600K that is not completed according to these instructions, is missing pages or otherwise not executed in its entirety, or is not accompanied by the required initial evidence may be rejected or delayed. If USCIS rejects your Form N-600K for the reasons above, the form and any fees will be returned to you, and you will be notified why the form is considered deficient. You may correct the deficiency and refile Form N-600K. An application or petition is not considered properly filed until accepted by USCIS. Initial Processing. Once the application has been accepted, it will be checked for completeness, including submission of the required initial evidence. If you do not completely fill out the form or file it without the required initial evidence, you will not establish a basis for eligibility and we may deny your application. Requests for More Information. We may request more information or evidence, or we may request that you appear at a USCIS office for an interview. We may also request that you submit the originals of any copy. We will return these originals when they are no longer needed. Decision. The decision on Form N-600K involves a determination of whether you have established eligibility for the requested benefit. You will be notified of the decision in writing. Address Changes If you have changed your address, you must inform USCIS of your new address.  For information on filing a change of address go to the USCIS Web site at www.uscis.gov/addresschange or contact the National Customer Service Center at 1-800-375-5283. NOTE: Do not submit a change of address request to the USCIS Lockbox facilities because the Lockbox facilities do not process change of address requests. *** (Penalties stays same) USCIS Privacy Act Statement AUTHORITIES: The information requested on this benefit request, and the associated evidence, is collected under the Immigration and Nationality Act, section 101, et. seq. PURPOSE: The primary purpose for providing the requested information on this benefit request is to determine if you have established eligibility for the immigration benefit for which you are filing. The information you provide will be used to grant or deny the benefit sought. DISCLOSURE: The information you provide is voluntary. However, failure to provide the requested information, and any requested evidence, may delay a final decision or result in denial of your benefit request. ROUTINE USES: The information you provide on this benefit request may be shared with other Federal, State, local, and foreign government agencies and authorized organizations following approved routine uses described in the associated published system of records notices [DHS-USCIS-007 - Benefits Information System and DHS-USCIS-001 - Alien File (A-File) and Central Index System (CIS), which can be found at www.dhs.gov/privacy]. The information may also be made available, as appropriate, for law enforcement purposes or in the interest of national security. Paperwork Reduction Act . . . . Washington, DC 20529-2020. OMB No. 1615-0052. This form expires January 31, 2012. Do not mail your application to this address.