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Section
Overview
Application for
Naturalization
Sub‐Section
Instructional Text
Revised Instructional Text
The Application for Naturalization is used to become a U.S. citizen through naturalization, which is the pr
you take to voluntarily become a U.S. citizen if you were born outside of the United States.
In general, you may be eligible if you can show continuous U.S. residence for three or five years, are at least
18 years old, and demonstrate good moral character and loyalty to the U.S. Constitution. You must also t
the English and civics test, unless you qualify for an English language exemption or a medical disability
exception.
Before you start your
application
Eligibility
You will need to select your basis for eligibility after you start your application.
Fee
If you are under 75 years old, the application fee is $725. This includes the $640 standard fee plus an $85 We will automatically calculate the cost for you before you submit your application. See
biometrics service fee. If you are 75 years or older, there is no biometrics fee, so the application fee is $640.
Form G‐1055, available at www.uscis.gov/g‐1055, for specific information about the fees
applicable to this form.
There is no filing fee if you are a member or veteran of any branch of the U.S. Armed Forces filing on your
own behalf.
There is no filing fee if you are a member or veteran of any branch of the U.S. Armed
Forces filing on your own behalf.
Refund Policy
USCIS does not refund fees, regardless of any action we take on your application, petition, or request.
Refund Policy
USCIS does not refund fees, regardless of any action we take on your application, petiti
By continuing this transaction, you acknowledge that you must submit fees in the exact amount and that or request, or how long USCIS takes to reach a decision
. By continuing this transaction,
you are paying the fees for a government service. You further agree that the filing fee, biometric fee, and you acknowledge that you must submit fees in the exact amount and that you are paying
any other paid costs related to this financial transaction are final and not refundable.
the fees for a government service.
Please refer to the instructions for the form(s) you are filing for additional information or you may call the Please refer to the instructions for the form(s) you are filing for additional information or
USCIS Contact Center at 800‐375‐5283. For TTY (deaf or hard of hearing) 800‐767‐1833.
you may call the USCIS Contact Center at 800‐375‐5283. For TTY (deaf or hard of
hearing) 800‐767‐1833.
Filing online
Submitting your application online is the same as mailing in a completed paper form. They both gather the
same information and cost the same.
Documents you may need
We will automatically determine which documents you need to provide us as you fill out your application.
After you submit your
application
Track your case status online
Respond to requests for information
Provide your biometrics
Attend your interview
Completing your form
online
The other documents you need will depend on the information you provide in the application, such as your
personal history, family, and circumstances.
After you submit your form, you can track its status through your USCIS account. Sign in to your account
often to check your case status and read any important messages from USCIS.
If we need more information from you, we will send you a Request for Evidence (RFE) or a Request for
Information (RFI). You can respond to our request and upload your documents through your USCIS
account.
A few weeks after you submit your application, we will contact you to schedule an appointment at an
Application Support Center near you. At the appointment, we will get your fingerprints, photograph, and
signature.
After your biometrics appointment, we will schedule your interview at a local USCIS field office (unless you
qualify for a special accommodation). At the interview, you will answer questions about your application and
take the civics and English tests as required.
Take the Oath of Allegiance
Once your application is approved, you will be ready to take the Oath of Allegiance. At your naturalization
ceremony, you will return your Permanent Resident Card (Green Card), answer questions about your acti
since the interview, take the Oath of Allegiance, and get your Certificate of Naturalization.
Complete the Getting Started section first
You should answer all questions in the Getting Started section first so we can best customize the rest of your
online form experience.
You should provide as many responses as you can. Incomplete fields or sections and missing information can
slow down the process after you submit your form.
We will automatically save your information when you select next to go to a new page or navigate to ano
section of the form. We will save your information for 30 days from today, or from the last time you worked
on the form.
After you start your form, you can sign in to your account to continue where you left off.
Provide as many responses as you can
We will automatically save your responses
How to continue filling out your form
DHS Privacy Notice
AUTHORITIES: The information requested on this application, and the associated evidence, is collected
under the Immigration and Nationality Act section 334.
PURPOSE: The primary purpose for providing the requested information on this application is to determine if
you have established eligibility for naturalization. DHS uses the information you provide to grant or deny the
immigration benefit you are seeking.
Notes
DISCLOSURE: The information you provide is voluntary. However, failure to provide the requested
information, including your Social Security Number (if applicable), and any requested evidence, may delay
a final decision in your case or result in denial of your application.
ROUTINE USES: DHS may share the information you provide on this application and any additional
requested evidence with other Federal, state, local, and foreign government agencies and authorized
organizations. DHS follows approved routine uses described in the associated published system of records
notices [DHS/USCIS‐001 ‐ Alien File, Index, and National File Tracking System and DHS/USCIS‐007 ‐
Benefits Information System, and DHS/USCIS‐018 Immigration Biometric and Background Check System]
and the published privacy impact assessments [DHS/USCIS/PIA‐015 Computer Linked Application
Information Management System and DHS/USCIS/PIA‐056 USCIS Electronic Immigration System] which
you can find at www.dhs.gov/privacy. DHS may also share this information, as appropriate, for law
enforcement purposes or in the interest of national security.
Paperwork Reduction Act Burden Disclosure Notice
An agency may not conduct or sponsor an information collection, and a person is not required to respond
collection of information, unless it displays a currently valid Office of Management and Budget (OMB)
control number. The public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated at 11 hours per
response, including the time for reviewing instructions, gathering the required documentation and
information, completing the application, preparing statements, attaching necessary documentation, and
submitting the application. The collection of biometrics is estimated to require 1 hour and 10 minutes. Send
comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including
suggestions for reducing this burden, to:
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Office of Policy and Strategy, Regulatory Coordination Division
5900 Capital Gateway Drive, Mail Stop #2140
Camp Springs, MD 20588‐0009
Do not mail your completed Form N‐400 to this address.
OMB No. 1615‐0052
Expires: 9/17/2019 9/30/2022
Security Reminder
If you do not work on your application for more than 30 days, we will delete your data in order to prevent
storing personal information indefinitely.
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