Application for Naturalization

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Supporting Statement 1615-0052 N-400 2016-9-12 final.doc Supporting Statement A	2016-12-14
PIA USCIS 15.pdf Supplementary Document	2016-12-09
8 U.S.C. 1448 Section 337.docx Supplementary Document	2016-12-09
8 U.S.C. 1421.docx Supplementary Document	2016-12-09
8 CFR 316.10.pdf Supplementary Document	2016-12-09
8 CFR 316.4.doc Supplementary Document	2016-12-09
SORN 15 N-400.docx Supplementary Document	2016-12-09
SORN 7 N-400.docx Supplementary Document	2016-12-09
SORN 1 N-400.docx Supplementary Document	2016-12-09
N400-INS-TOC-2016 Fee Rule-10182016.docx Supplementary Document	2016-12-12

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
41274	Application for Naturalization Instruction	Modified
218377	Application for Naturalization - Electronic Other-Spreadsheet of Questions and Instructions	Unchanged
206149	Biometric Processing	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1615-0052	ICR Reference No: 201612-1615-004
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201612-1615-001
Agency/Subagency: DHS/USCIS	Agency Tracking No: N-400
Title: Application for Naturalization
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved with change	Conclusion Date: 12/15/2016
	Date Received in OIRA: 12/13/2016
Terms of Clearance: USCIS may continue to use the previously approved N-400 through December 22, 2016.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	03/31/2019	36 Months From Approved	03/31/2019
Responses	1,661,346	0	1,549,268
Time Burden (Hours)	8,183,737	0	7,570,501
Cost Burden (Dollars)	140,724,313	0	131,230,746

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Abstract: The information collected on this form is used by lawful permanent residents seeking to become naturalized citizens of the United States. The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) uses this form to determine an applicant's eligibility for naturalization.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 8 USC 1427 Name of Law: U.S. Code
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
1615-AC09	Final or interim final rulemaking	81 FR 73292	10/24/2016

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Federal Register Notices & Comments

Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 3

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Application for Naturalization	N-400	Application for Naturalization
Biometric Processing
Application for Naturalization - Electronic

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Approved	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	1,661,346	1,549,268	0	112,078	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	8,183,737	7,570,501	0	613,236	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	140,724,313	131,230,746	0	9,493,567	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Reduction Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Short Statement: The change is due to a better estimate in the number of respondents impacted by the collection and its associated activities.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $602,397,925

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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Common Form ICR:  No

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On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).

The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(i) Why the information is being collected;

(ii) Use of information;

(iii) Burden estimate;

(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);

(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and

(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.

Certification Date: 12/13/2016

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