60-Day Public Comment Response Matrix

Responses to 60-Day FRN Public Comments
N-400, Application for Naturalization
87 FR 29758
5/2022-7/15/2022
https://www.regulations.gov/document/USCIS-2008-0025-0197/comment
Comment #
Comment 1.

Public Comments
Commenter: Jean Publiee
USCIS-2008-0025-0203
https://www.regulations.gov/comment/USCIS-20080025-0203

USCIS Response
Response: Thank you for your comment. This action is an
extension, without change, of a currently approved collection.
USCIS is required to extend the use of the Form N-400 to comply
with legal requirements for public use of the form by individuals
seeking to apply for naturalization.

USCIS-2008-0025-0
203_Jean_Publiee_r05182022_p05182022.pdf

Comment 2.

Commenter: ILRC
USCIS-2008-0025-0207
https://www.regulations.gov/comment/USCIS-20080025-0207
USCIS-2008-0025-0
207_ILRC_r07142022_p07142022_attachment.pdf

Comment 3.

Commenter: KINZA SCHUYLER/Lutheran Community
Services NW
USCIS-USCIS-2008-0025-0209
https://www.regulations.gov/comment/USCIS-20080025-0209
USCIS-2008-0025-0
209_KINZA_SCHUYLER_r07152022_p07152022.pdf

Comment 4.

Commenter: UnidosUS
USCIS-2008-0025-0210
https://www.regulations.gov/comment/USCIS-20080025-0210

Response: Thank you for your comment. This action is an
extension, without change, of a currently approved collection to
keep the N-400 information collection approved for use. USCIS is
currently engaged in a separate N-400 revision project looking at
ways to reduce the burden on respondents and revise content into
plain language. We will take your suggestions into consideration as
part of that revision.
Response: Thank you for your comment. This action is an
extension, without change, of a currently approved collection to
keep the N-400 information collection approved for use. USCIS is
currently engaged in a separate N-400 revision project looking at
ways to reduce the burden on respondents and revise content into
plain language. We will take your suggestions into consideration as
part of that revision.
Response: Thank you for your comment. This action is an
extension, without change, of a currently approved collection to
keep the N-400 information collection approved for use. USCIS is
currently engaged in a separate N-400 revision project looking at
ways to reduce the burden on respondents and revise content into
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Responses to 60-Day FRN Public Comments
N-400, Application for Naturalization
87 FR 29758
5/2022-7/15/2022
https://www.regulations.gov/document/USCIS-2008-0025-0197/comment
Comment #
Public Comments
USCIS Response
plain language. We will take your suggestions into consideration as
part of that revision.
USCIS-2008-0025-0
210_UnidosUS_r07152022_p07182022_attachment.pdf

Comment 5.

Commenter: Project Citizenship
USCIS-2008-0025-0205
https://www.regulations.gov/comment/USCIS-20080025-0205
USCIS-2008-0025-0
205_ProjectCitizenship_r07082022_p07082022_attachment.pdf

Response: Thank you for your comment. This action is an
extension, without change, of a currently approved collection to
keep the N-400 information collection approved for use. USCIS is
currently engaged in a separate N-400 revision project looking at
ways to reduce the burden on respondents and revise content into
plain language. We will take your suggestions into consideration as
part of that revision.
Thank you for your comment regarding updating the NTA
guidance. Revising the NTA guidance is beyond the scope of this
information collection. As this comment does not provide specific
suggestions to revise this information collection, no changes will be
made to the N-400 based on this comment. USCIS notes that it
continues to evaluate its agency guidance in an effort to improve
upon it.
Thank you for your comment regarding online account
usability. These comments appear focused on online usability in
general and not necessarily specific to the N-400 information
collection. As this comment does not provide specific suggestions
to revising this information collection, no changes will be made to
the N-400 based on this comment. USCIS notes that it continues to
evaluate ways to improve its online capabilities.
Thank you for your comment regarding streamlining interviews. As
this comment does not provide specific suggestions to revising this
information collection, no changes will be made to the N-400 based
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Responses to 60-Day FRN Public Comments
N-400, Application for Naturalization
87 FR 29758
5/2022-7/15/2022
https://www.regulations.gov/document/USCIS-2008-0025-0197/comment
Comment #
Public Comments
USCIS Response
on this comment. USCIS notes that it continues to evaluate ways to
better streamline processes
Comment 6.
Commenter: Asian Americans Advancing Justice - Los Response: Thank you for your comment. This action is an
Angeles
extension, without change, of a currently approved collection to
USCIS-2008-0025-0212
keep the N-400 information collection approved for use. USCIS is
https://www.regulations.gov/comment/USCIS-2008- currently engaged in a separate N-400 revision project looking at
0025-0212
ways to reduce the burden on respondents and revise content into
plain language. We will take your suggestions into consideration as
part of that revision.
USCIS-2008-0025-0
212_AAAJ-LA_r07152022_p07182022_attachment.pdf

Comment 7.

Commenter: Xuan Luo
USCIS-2008-0025-0204
https://www.regulations.gov/comment/USCIS-20080025-0204
USCIS-2008-0025-0
204_XuanLuo_r05522022_p05232022.pdf

Comment 8.

Commenter: City of Seattle OIRA
USCIS-2008-0025-0206
https://www.regulations.gov/comment/USCIS-20080025-0206
USCIS-2008-0025-0
206_CityOfSeattle_r071322022_p07132022_attachment.pdf

Response: Thank you for your comment. This action is an
extension, without change, of a currently approved collection to
keep the N-400 information collection approved for use. USCIS is
currently engaged in a separate N-400 revision project looking at
ways to reduce the burden on respondents and revise content into
plain language. We will take your suggestions into consideration as
part of that revision.
Response: Thank you for your comment. This action is an
extension, without change, of a currently approved collection to
keep the N-400 information collection approved for use. USCIS is
currently engaged in a separate N-400 revision project looking at
ways to reduce the burden on respondents and revise content into
plain language. We will take your suggestions into consideration as
part of that revision.
Thank you for your comment suggesting Form I-912 and Form I-942
be accessible online. The online capabilities of the Form I-912 and
I-942 are not necessarily tied to this information collection and
therefore beyond the scope. As this comment does not provide
specific suggestions to revise this information collection, no
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Responses to 60-Day FRN Public Comments
N-400, Application for Naturalization
87 FR 29758
5/2022-7/15/2022
https://www.regulations.gov/document/USCIS-2008-0025-0197/comment
Comment #
Public Comments
USCIS Response
changes will be made to the N-400 based on this comment. USCIS
notes that it continues to implement its plan working toward
expanding electronic filing for applications and petitions for
immigration benefits which was developed pursuant to Section
4103 of the Emergency Stopgap USCIS Stabilization Act, Title I, Div.
D of Public Law (P.L.) 116-159 (8 U.S.C. 1103 note).
Comment 9.
Commenter: Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee
Response: Thank you for your comment. This action is an
Advocacy Coalition (MIRA)
extension, without change, of a currently approved collection to
USCIS-2008-0025-0208
keep the N-400 information collection approved for use. USCIS is
https://www.regulations.gov/comment/USCIS-2008- currently engaged in a separate N-400 revision project looking at
0025-0208
ways to reduce the burden on respondents and revise content into
plain language. We will take your suggestions into consideration as
part of that revision.
USCIS-2008-0025-0
208_MIRA_r07152022_p07152022_attachment.pdf

Comment 10.

Commenter: NALEO
USCIS-2008-0025-0211
https://www.regulations.gov/comment/USCIS-20080025-0211

Thank you for your comment suggesting Form I-912 and Form I-942
be accessible online. The online capabilities of the Form I-912 and
I-942 are not necessarily tied to this information collection and
therefore beyond the scope. As this comment does not provide
specific suggestions to revise this information collection, no
changes will be made to the N-400 based on this comment. USCIS
notes that it continues to implement its plan working toward
expanding electronic filing for applications and petitions for
immigration benefits which was developed pursuant to Section
4103 of the Emergency Stopgap USCIS Stabilization Act, Title I, Div.
D of Public Law (P.L.) 116-159 (8 U.S.C. 1103 note).
Response: Thank you for your comment. This action is an
extension, without change, of a currently approved collection to
keep the N-400 information collection approved for use. USCIS is
currently engaged in a separate N-400 revision project looking at
ways to reduce the burden on respondents and revise content into

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Responses to 60-Day FRN Public Comments
N-400, Application for Naturalization
87 FR 29758
5/2022-7/15/2022
https://www.regulations.gov/document/USCIS-2008-0025-0197/comment
Comment #
Public Comments
USCIS Response
plain language. We will take your suggestions into consideration as
part of that revision.
USCIS-2008-0025-0
211_NALEO_r07152022_p07182022_attachment.pdf

Comment 11.

Commenter: OneAmerica
USCIS-2008-0025-0213
https://www.regulations.gov/comment/USCIS-20080025-0213
USCIS-2008-0025-0
213_OneAmerica_r07152022_p07182022_attachment.pdf

Thank you for your comment suggesting Form I-912 and Form I-942
be accessible online. The online capabilities of the Form I-912 and
I-942 are not necessarily tied to this information collection and
therefore beyond the scope. As this comment does not provide
specific suggestions to revise this information collection, no
changes will be made to the N-400 based on this comment. USCIS
notes that it continues to implement its plan working toward
expanding electronic filing for applications and petitions for
immigration benefits which was developed pursuant to Section
4103 of the Emergency Stopgap USCIS Stabilization Act, Title I, Div.
D of Public Law (P.L.) 116-159 (8 U.S.C. 1103 note).
Response: Thank you for your comment. This action is an
extension, without change, of a currently approved collection to
keep the N-400 information collection approved for use. USCIS is
currently engaged in a separate N-400 revision project looking at
ways to reduce the burden on respondents and revise content into
plain language. We will take your suggestions into consideration as
part of that revision.
Thank you for your comment suggesting Form I-912 and Form I-942
be accessible online. The online capabilities of the Form I-912 and
I-942 are not necessarily tied to this information collection and
therefore beyond the scope. As this comment does not provide
specific suggestions to revise this information collection, no
changes will be made to the N-400 based on this comment. USCIS
notes that it continues to implement its plan working toward
expanding electronic filing for applications and petitions for
immigration benefits which was developed pursuant to Section
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Responses to 60-Day FRN Public Comments
N-400, Application for Naturalization
87 FR 29758
5/2022-7/15/2022
https://www.regulations.gov/document/USCIS-2008-0025-0197/comment
Comment #
Public Comments
USCIS Response
4103 of the Emergency Stopgap USCIS Stabilization Act, Title I, Div.
D of Public Law (P.L.) 116-159 (8 U.S.C. 1103 note).

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