N-470 Instructions Table of Changes

TABLE OF CHANGES – INSTRUCTIONS

Form N-470, Application to Preserve Residence for Naturalization Purposes

OMB Number: 1615-0056

10/30/2019

Reason for Revision: Fee Rule.

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Edition Date 09/10/2019

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Pages 2-3, General Instructions	[Page 2] General Instructions … Filing Fee.  Each application must be accompanied by the appropriate filing fee.  (See the What Is the Filing Fee section of these Instructions.) Biometric Services Fee. If you file this application with USCIS, you do not need to include a biometric services fee at the time you submit your application.  If you are later notified that you must submit biometrics, you will receive a biometric services appointment notice with instructions on how to submit the additional biometric services fee. If you file this application with an agency other than USCIS, please check with that agency to determine if and when you must submit a biometric services fee. Evidence. At the time of filing, you must submit all evidence and supporting documentation listed in the Specific Instructions and/or What Evidence Must You Submit sections of these Instructions. …	[Page 2] General Instructions … Filing Fee.  Each application must be accompanied by the appropriate filing fee.  (See the What Is the Filing Fee section of these Instructions.) [delete] Evidence. At the time of filing, you must submit all evidence and supporting documentation listed in the Specific Instructions and/or What Evidence Must You Submit sections of these Instructions. …
Pages 6-7, What Is the Filing Fee?	[Page 6] What Is the Filing Fee? The filing fee for Form N-470 is $355. … You will not receive your original check back. We will destroy your original check, but will keep a copy of it. If USCIS cannot process the EFT for technical reasons, you authorize us to process the copy in place of your original check. If your check is returned as unpayable, USCIS will re-submit the payment to the financial institution one time. If the check is returned as unpayable a second time, we will reject your application and charge you a returned check fee. … 2. Call the USCIS National Customer Service Center at 1-800-375-5283 and ask for fee information. For TTY (deaf or hard of hearing) call 1-800-767-1833. NOTE: If your Form N-470 requires payment of a biometric services fee for USCIS to take your fingerprints, photograph, and/or signature, you can use the same procedure to obtain the correct biometric services fee. Fee Waiver You may be eligible for a fee waiver under 8 CFR 103.7(c).  If you believe you are eligible for a fee waiver, complete Form I-912, Request for Fee Waiver (or a written request) and submit it and any required evidence of your inability to pay the filing fee with this application. You can review the fee waiver guidance at www.uscis.gov/feewaiver. Re-filing Form N-470 If USCIS denied your previously filed Form N-470 and you are filing a new Form N-470, you must pay the filing fee. Otherwise, USCIS will not accept your Form N-470.  USCIS cannot apply a previously submitted filing fee amount to a newly filed Form N-470.	[Page 6] What Is the Filing Fee? The filing fee for Form N-470 is $1,600. … You will not receive your original check back. We will destroy your original check, but will keep a copy of it. If USCIS cannot process the EFT for technical reasons, you authorize us to process the copy in place of your original check. If your check is returned as unpayable, we may reject your application. … 2. Call the USCIS National Customer Service Center at 1-800-375-5283 and ask for fee information. For TTY (deaf or hard of hearing) call 1-800-767-1833. [delete] Re-filing Form N-470 If USCIS denied your previously filed Form N-470 and you are filing a new Form N-470, you must pay the filing fee. Otherwise, USCIS will not accept your Form N-470.  USCIS cannot apply a previously submitted filing fee amount to a newly filed Form N-470.

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