Form N-648 Form N-648 Medical Certification for Disability Exceptions

OMB No. 1615-0060; Expires 03/31/2019

Form N-648, Medical Certification for
Disability Exceptions

Department of Homeland Security
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

ALL parts of this form, except the "APPLICANT ATTESTATION" and "INTERPRETER'S CERTIFICATION" must be certified by a
licensed medical professional as provided in the instructions for Form N-648. Before certifying this form, the medical professional must
conduct an in-person examination of the applicant. (See instructions for Form N-648 for additional information which is also located in the
"FORMS" section at www.uscis.gov.)
Reminder About Eligibility Requirements

Completing and Certifying This Form

This form is intended for an applicant who seeks an exception to the
English and/or civics requirements due to a physical or
developmental disability or mental impairment that has lasted, or is
expected to last, 12 months or more. An applicant who with
reasonable accommodations provided under the Rehabilitation Act of
1973 can satisfy the English and civics requirements does not need to
submit this form. Reasonable accommodations include, but are not
limited to, sign language interpreters, extended time for testing, and
off-site testing.

All questions or items must be answered fully and accurately.
Responses should utilize common terminology, without
abbreviations, that a person without medical training can understand.
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recommends
that the certifying medical professional use the electronic Form
N-648 located in the "FORMS" section www.uscis.gov. If the
medical professional completes the form by hand, then responses
must be legible and appear in black ink.

Type or print clearly in black ink.

Part 1. APPLICANT INFORMATION

USCIS USE ONLY

I certify that I have examined:
Last Name

This N-648 is:

First Name

Middle Name

Sufficient
Insufficient
Continued/RFE

USCIS A-Number

AAddress (Street Number and Name)

U.S. Social Security Number

City

Telephone Number

State or Province

E-Mail Address (if any)

Date of Birth

Zip Code or Postal Code

Reviewer

Location & Date

Gender
Male

Female

Part 2. MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL INFORMATION
Type or print clearly in black ink. If you need more space to complete an answer, use a separate sheet of paper. Type or print the applicant's name
and Alien Registration Number (A-Number), at the top of each sheet of paper and indicate the part and number of the item to which the answer
refers. You must sign and date each continuation sheet. You must answer and complete each question since USCIS will not accept an incomplete
Form N-648. You may, but are not required to, attach to this completed form supportive medical diagnostic reports or records regarding the applicant.
NOTE: Only medical doctors, doctors of osteopathy, or clinical psychologists licensed to practice in the United States (including the U.S. territories
of Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands) are authorized to certify the form. While staff of the medical practice associated with the medical
professional certifying the form may assist in its completion, the medical professional is responsible for the accuracy of the form's content.
Last Name

First Name

Business Address (Street Number and Name)

City

State or Province

License Number

Licensing State

E-Mail Address (if any)

1. Currently licensed as a (Check all that apply):

Medical Doctor

Middle Name

Zip Code or Postal Code

Doctor of Osteopathy

Telephone Number

Clinical Psychologist

2. Medical practice type:

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Applicant's Name

USCIS A-Number

A-

Part 3. INFORMATION ABOUT DISABILITY and/or IMPAIRMENT(S)
1. Provide the clinical diagnosis of the applicant's disability and/or impairment, that form the basis for seeking an exception to the English
and/or civics requirements. If applicable, please provide the relevant medical code as accepted by the Department of Health and Human
Services (HHS). This includes the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) and the International Classification of
Diseases (ICD). For example, DSM-V 318.1 Intellectual Disability (Severe) or 2015/16 ICD-10-CM F72 Severe intellectual disabilities.

2. Provide a basic description of the disability and/or impairments, for example, Intellectual Disability (Severe) is a genetic disorder that
causes lifelong intellectual disability, developmental delays, and other problems.

3. Date you first examined the applicant regarding the conditions listed in number 1.
Date (mm/dd/yyyy)

Location (if different from business address on Page 1; otherwise type or print "same as business address")

4. Date you last examined the applicant regarding the conditions listed in number 1, if different from above.
Date (mm/dd/yyyy)

Location (if different from business address on Page 1; otherwise type or print "same as business address")

5. Are you the medical professional regularly treating this applicant for the conditions listed in Item Number 1?
Yes (If "Yes," indicate duration of treatment.)

Years

Months

No (If "No," provide the name of the applicant's regularly treating medical professional on the next page and explain why you are certifying
this form instead of the regularly treating medical professional.)
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Applicant's Name

USCIS A-Number

AName of Regularly Treating Medical Professional and Address
Last Name

First Name

Business Address (Street Number and Name)

City

Middle Name

State or Province

Zip Code or Postal Code

Telephone Number

Explanation

6. Has the applicant's disability and/or impairments lasted, or do you expect it to last, 12 months or more?
Yes (If "Yes,"continue to complete this form.)
No (If "No," the applicant is not eligible for this exception and you need not complete the remainder of the questions. Please go directly to
the "Medical Professional's Certification.")
7. Is the applicant's disability and/or impairments the result of the applicant's illegal use of drugs?
Yes (If "Yes," the applicant is not eligible for this exception and you need not complete the remainder of the questions. Please go directly to
the "Medical Professional's Certification.")
No (If "No," continue to complete this form.)
8. What caused this applicant's medical disability and/or impairments listed in number 1, if known?

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Applicant's Name

USCIS A-Number

A9. What clinical methods did you use to diagnose the applicant's medical disability and/or impairments listed in number 1?

10. Clearly describe how the applicant's disability and/or impairments affect his or her ability to demonstrate knowledge and understanding
of English and/or civics.

11. In your professional medical opinion, does the applicant's disability or impairments prevent him or her from demonstrating the
following requirements? (Check all that apply. If none applies, the applicant is not eligible for this exception.)
The ability to:
Read English
Write English
Speak English
Answer questions regarding United States history and civics, even in a language the applicant understands.

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Applicant's Name

USCIS A-Number

A-

12. Was an interpreter used during your examination of the applicant?
Yes (If "Yes," the interpreter must complete the "Interpreter Certification" section.)
No
Additional Comments (Optional)

MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL' S CERTIFICATION
Complete the following if an interpreter was not used during your examination of the applicant between the applicant and medical professional
pertaining to the examinations that form the basis of this Form N-648.
I am fluent in English and
my examinations of this applicant.

, the language spoken by this patient. Therefore, an interpreter was not used during

All medical professionals must complete the certification below.
I certify that this applicant's identity has been verified through the following United States or State government-issued photographic
identity document:
Permanent Resident Card

State ID Number:

Other Identification (Indicate type and ID Number):

I certify, under penalty of perjury under the laws of the United States of America, that the information on this form and any evidence submitted
with it are all true and correct. I will furnish relevant medical records to USCIS, if requested to do so by USCIS, based on the applicant's consent.
I am aware that the knowing placement of false information on Form N-648 and related documents may also subject me to criminal penalties
including under 18 U.S.C. section 1546, civil penalties under 8 U.S.C. section 1324c and Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) section 274C,
and civil license suspension or revocation by the appropriate authorities.
Licensed Medical Professional Signature

Date (mm/dd/yyyy)

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Applicant's Name

USCIS A-Number

A-

INTERPRETER'S CERTIFICATION
An interpreter must complete, and certify, the section below if an interpreter translated communications between the applicant and medical
professional on the day of the examination that formed the basis of this Form N-648.
Interpreter Information
Last Name

First Name

Address (Street Number and Name)

Middle Name

City

State or Province

Zip Code or Postal Code

Was a phone interpreter used?
Yes (If "Yes", the interpreter is not required to complete the information below.)
No (If "No", the interpreter is required to complete the information below.)
Interpreter Certification
I am fluent as the interpreter, I certify that I am fluent in English and the following language:
I further certify that I have accurately and completely translated all communications between the medical professional and the applicant that
occurred on

.

, the dates of the examinations that form the basis of this certification.

Interpreter Signature

Date (mm/dd/yyyy)

APPLICANT (PATIENT) ATTESTATION/RELEASE OF INFORMATION
I,

, authorize
(Applicant's Name)

(Licensed medical doctor, doctor of osteopathy, or clinical psychologist)

to release to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services all relevant physical and mental health information related to my medical status for the
purpose of applying for an exception from the English language and U.S. civics requirements for naturalization. I certify under penalty of perjury,
pursuant to 28 U.S.C. section 1746, that the information I provided to the medical professional is true and correct. I am aware that the knowing
placement of false information on Form N-648 and related documents may also subject me to civil penalties under 8 U.S.C. section 1324c and
INA section 274C. I understand that if this form is not completely filled out or if I fail to submit any required documentation, I may not be found
eligible for the requested disability exception.
Applicant or Applicant's Authorized Representative Signature

Date (mm/dd/yyyy)

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