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TABLE OF CHANGES – FORM
Form N-400, Application for Naturalization
OMB Number: 1615-0052
06/16/2026
Reason for Revision: Naturalization Application Fee Adjustments NPRM
Project Phase: OMBReview
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Pages 1-2, Part 2.
Information About You
(Person applying for
naturalization)

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[Page 1]
Part 2. Information About You (Person
applying for naturalization)

Part 2. Information About You (Person
applying for naturalization)

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6. Date of Birth (mm/dd/yyyy)

6. Date of Birth (mm/dd/yyyy)

In addition to your actual date of birth, include
any other dates of birth you have ever used,
including dates used in connection with any
legal names or non-legal names, in the space
provided in Part 14. Additional Information.

In addition to your actual date of birth, include
any other dates of birth you have ever used,
including dates used in connection with any
legal names or non-legal names, in the space
provided in Part 13. Additional Information.

7. If you are a lawful permanent resident,
provide the date you became a lawful
permanent resident (mm/dd/yyyy).

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8. Country of Birth
9. Country of Citizenship or Nationality
If you are a citizen or national of more than one
country, list additional countries of nationality
in the space provided in Part 14. Additional
Information.

If you are a citizen or national of more than one
country, list additional countries of nationality
in the space provided in Part 13. Additional
Information.

10. Was your mother or father (including
adoptive mother or father) a U.S. citizen before
your 18th birthday?
Yes
No

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Pages 3-4, Part 4.
Information About Your
Residence

Pages 4-5, Part 5.
Information About Your
Marital History

[Page 3]
Part 4. Information About Your Residence

Part 4. Information About Your Residence

1. Physical Addresses

1. Physical Addresses

List every location where you have lived during
the last 5 years if you are filing based on the
General Provision under Part 1., Item
Number 1.a. If you are filing based on other
naturalization eligibility options, see Part 4. in
the Specific Instructions by Item Number
section of the Instructions for the applicable
period of time for which you must enter this
information. If you need extra space, use the
space provided in Part 14. Additional
Information.

List every location where you have lived during
the last 5 years if you are filing based on the
General Provision under Part 1., Item
Number 1.a. If you are filing based on other
naturalization eligibility options, see Part 4. in
the Specific Instructions by Item Number
section of the Instructions for the applicable
period of time for which you must enter this
information. If you need extra space, use the
space provided in Part 13. Additional
Information.

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[Page 4]
Part 5. Information About Your Marital
History

Part 5. Information About Your Marital
History

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Your Current Marriage

Your Current Marriage

If you are currently married, including if you
are legally separated, provide the following
information about your current spouse.

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4.a. Current Spouse's Legal Name
Family Name (Last Name)
Given Name (First Name)
Middle Name (if applicable)
4.b. Current Spouse's Date of Birth
(mm/dd/yyyy)

Page 5, Part 6.
Information About Your
Children

4.c. Date You Entered into Marriage with
Current Spouse (mm/dd/yyyy)
4.d. Is your current spouse's present physical
address the same as your physical address?
Yes
No (If you answered “No,” provide address in
Part 14. Additional Information.)

4.d. Is your current spouse's present physical
address the same as your physical address?
Yes
No (If you answered “No,” provide address in
Part 13. Additional Information.)

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[Page 5]
Part 6. Information About Your Children

Part 6. Information About Your Children

1. Indicate your total number of children under
18 years of age.
[Fillable field]

[no change]

2. Provide the following information about your
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2. Provide the following information about your
children listed in Item Number 1. For the
residence and relationship columns, you must
type or print one of the valid options listed. If
any of your children do not reside with you,
provide the address(es) where those children
live in Part 14. Additional Information. If
you have more than three children, use the
space provided in Part 14. Additional
Information.
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Page 6, Part 7.
Information About Your
Employment and
Schools You Attended

Page 6, Part 8. Time
Outside the United
States

children listed in Item Number 1. For the
residence and relationship columns, you must
type or print one of the valid options listed. If
any of your children do not reside with you,
provide the address(es) where those children
live in Part 13. Additional Information. If
you have more than three children, use the
space provided in Part 13. Additional
Information.
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Part 7. Information About Your
Employment and Schools You Attended

Part 7. Information About Your
Employment and Schools You Attended

1. List where you have worked or attended
school full time or part time during the last 5
years if you are filing based on the general
provision under Part 1., Item Number 1.a. If
you are filing based on other naturalization
eligibility options, see Part 7. in the Specific
Instructions by Item Number section of the
Instructions for the applicable period of time for
which you must enter this information. Provide
information for the complete time period for all
employment, including foreign government
employment such as military, police, and
intelligence services. Begin by providing
information about your most recent or current
employment, studies, or unemployment.
Provide the locations and dates where you
worked, were self-employed, were unemployed,
or have studied. If you worked for yourself and
not for a specific employer, type or print “selfemployed” for the employer name. If you were
unemployed, type or print “unemployed.” If
you are retired, type or print “retired.” If you
need extra space to complete Part 7., use the
space provided in Part 14. Additional
Information.

1. List where you have worked or attended
school full time or part time during the last 5
years if you are filing based on the general
provision under Part 1., Item Number 1.a. If
you are filing based on other naturalization
eligibility options, see Part 7. in the Specific
Instructions by Item Number section of the
Instructions for the applicable period of time for
which you must enter this information. Provide
information for the complete time period for all
employment, including foreign government
employment such as military, police, and
intelligence services. Begin by providing
information about your most recent or current
employment, studies, or unemployment.
Provide the locations and dates where you
worked, were self-employed, were unemployed,
or have studied. If you worked for yourself and
not for a specific employer, type or print “selfemployed” for the employer name. If you were
unemployed, type or print “unemployed.” If
you are retired, type or print “retired.” If you
need extra space to complete Part 7., use the
space provided in Part 13. Additional
Information.

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Part 8. Time Outside the United States

Part 8. Time Outside the United States

1. List below all the trips that you have taken
outside the United States during the last 5 years
if you are filing based on the general provision
under Part 1., Item Number 1.a. If you are
filing based on other naturalization eligibility
options, see Part 8. in the Specific Instructions
by Item Number section of the Instructions for
the applicable period of time for which you
must enter this information. Start with your
most recent trip and work backwards. Do not
include day trips (where the entire trip was

1. List below all the trips that you have taken
outside the United States during the last 5 years
if you are filing based on the general provision
under Part 1., Item Number 1.a. If you are
filing based on other naturalization eligibility
options, see Part 8. in the Specific Instructions
by Item Number section of the Instructions for
the applicable period of time for which you
must enter this information. Start with your
most recent trip and work backwards. Do not
include day trips (where the entire trip was

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Pages 7-11, Part 9.
Additional Information
About You

completed within 24 hours) in the table. If you
have taken any trips outside the United States
that lasted more than 6 months, see the
Required Evidence - Continuous Residence
section of the Instructions for evidence you
should provide. If you need extra space to
complete this section, use the space provided in
Part 14. Additional Information.

completed within 24 hours) in the table. If you
have taken any trips outside the United States
that lasted more than 6 months, see the
Required Evidence - Continuous Residence
section of the Instructions for evidence you
should provide. If you need extra space to
complete this section, use the space provided in
Part 13. Additional Information.

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Part 9. Additional Information About You

Part 9. Additional Information About You

When a question includes the word “EVER,”
you must provide information about any of your
actions or conduct that occurred anywhere in
the world at any time, unless the question
specifies otherwise. If you answer “Yes” to any
of the questions in Part 9., Item Numbers 1. 14., provide explanations and any additional
information in the space provided in Part 14.
Additional Information.

When a question includes the word “EVER,”
you must provide information about any of your
actions or conduct that occurred anywhere in
the world at any time, unless the question
specifies otherwise. If you answer “Yes” to any
of the questions in Part 9., Item Numbers 1. 14., provide explanations and any additional
information in the space provided in Part 13.
Additional Information.

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14. Have you EVER used any person under 15
years of age to take part in hostilities or
attempted or worked with others to do so? This
could include participating in combat or
providing services related to combat (such as
serving as a messenger or transporting
supplies).
Yes
No

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If you answer “Yes” to any part of Item
Number 15. below, complete the table below
with each crime or offense even if your
records have been sealed, expunged, or
otherwise cleared. You must disclose this
information even if someone, including a judge,
law enforcement officer, or attorney, told you
that it is no longer on your record, or told you
that you do not have to disclose the information.
If you need extra space, use the space provided
in Part 14. Additional Information. Submit
evidence to support your answers with your
Form N-400.

If you answer “Yes” to any part of Item
Number 15. below, complete the table below
with each crime or offense even if your
records have been sealed, expunged, or
otherwise cleared. You must disclose this
information even if someone, including a judge,
law enforcement officer, or attorney, told you
that it is no longer on your record, or told you
that you do not have to disclose the information.
If you need extra space, use the space provided
in Part 13. Additional Information. Submit
evidence to support your answers with your
Form N-400.

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16. If you received a suspended sentence, were
placed on probation, or were paroled, have you
completed your suspended sentence, probation,
or parole?
Yes
No

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If you answer “Yes” to any of the questions in
Item Numbers 17.a. - 19., provide an
explanation in the space provided in Part 14.
Additional Information. Submit evidence to
support your answers.

If you answer “Yes” to any of the questions in
Item Numbers 17.a. - 19., provide an
explanation in the space provided in Part 13.
Additional Information. Submit evidence to
support your answers.

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19. Have you EVER lied to any U.S.
Government officials to gain entry or admission
into the United States or to gain immigration
benefits while in the United States?
Yes
No

[no change]

If you answer “Yes” to Item Numbers 20. or
21. below, provide an explanation in the space
provided in Part 14. Additional Information
and see the Specific Instructions by Item
Number, Part 9. Additional Information
About You of the Instructions for more
information.

If you answer “Yes” to Item Numbers 20. or
21. below, provide an explanation in the space
provided in Part 13. Additional Information
and see the Specific Instructions by Item
Number, Part 9. Additional Information
About You of the Instructions for more
information.

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22.c. If you answered “Yes,” to Item Number
22.b., provide information about your
registration.
Date Registered (mm/dd/yyyy)
Selective Service Number

[no change]

If you answered “No,” to Item Number 22.b.
see the Specific Instructions by Item Number,
Part 9. Additional Information About You of
the Instructions for more information.
If you answer “Yes” to Item Numbers 23. or
24., provide an explanation in the space
provided in Part 14. Additional Information.

If you answer “Yes” to Item Numbers 23. or
24., provide an explanation in the space
provided in Part 13. Additional Information.

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26.d. If you answered “No” to Item Number
26.a., are you a former U.S. military service
member who is currently residing outside of the
U.S.?
Yes
No

26.d. If you answered “No” to Item Number
26.a., are you a former U.S. military service
member who is currently residing outside of the
U.S.?
Yes
No

If you answer “Yes” to Item Numbers 27., 28.
or 29., provide an explanation in the space
provided in Part 14. Additional Information.

If you answer “Yes” to Item Numbers 27., 28.
or 29., provide an explanation in the space
provided in Part 13. Additional Information.

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For Item Numbers 30.a. - 37. see Specific
Instructions by Item Number, Part 9.
Additional Information About You. If you
answer “Yes” to Item Number 30.a., provide
an explanation in the space provided in Part 14.
Additional Information.

For Item Numbers 30.a. - 37. see Specific
Instructions by Item Number, Part 9.
Additional Information About You. If you
answer “Yes” to Item Number 30.a., provide
an explanation in the space provided in Part 13.
Additional Information.

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Page 11, Part 10.
Request for a Fee
Reduction

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32. Do you understand the full Oath of
Allegiance to the United States (see Part 16.
Oath of Allegiance)?
Yes
No

32. Do you understand the full Oath of
Allegiance to the United States (see Part 15.
Oath of Allegiance)?
Yes
No

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37. If the law requires it, are you willing to
perform work of national importance under
civilian direction (do non-military work that the
U.S. Government says is important to the
country)?
Yes
No

37. If the law requires it, are you willing to
perform work of national importance under
civilian direction (do non-military work that the
U.S. Government says is important to the
country)?
Yes
No

[Page 11]
Part 10. Request for a Fee Reduction

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For information about fees, fee waivers, and
reduced fees, see Form G-1055, Fee Schedule,
at www.uscis.gov/g-1055. To apply for a
reduced fee, complete Item Numbers 1. - 5.b.
If you are not eligible for a reduced fee,
complete Item Number 1. and proceed to Part
11.
1. My household income is less than or equal to
400% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines (see
Instructions for required documentation).
Yes (complete Item Numbers 2. - 5.b.)
No (skip to Part 11.)
2. Total household income: [Fillable field]
3. My household size is: [Fillable field]
4. Total number of household members earning
income including yourself: [Fillable field]
5.a. I am the head of household.
Yes
No
5.b. Name of head of household (if you selected
“No” in Item Number 5.a.): [Fillable field]

Pages 11-12, Part 11.
Applicant’s Contact
Information,
Certification, and
Signature

[Page 11]
Part 11. Applicant’s Contact Information,
Certification, and Signature

Part 10. Applicant’s Contact Information,
Certification, and Signature

Applicant’s Contact Information

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Provide your daytime telephone number, mobile
telephone number (if any), and email address (if
any).
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1. Applicant’s Daytime Telephone Number
2. Applicant’s Mobile Telephone Number (if
any)
3. Applicant’s Email Address (if any)
[Page 12]

Page 12, Part 12.
Interpreter’s Contact
Information,
Certification, and
Signature

Applicant's Certification and Signature

Applicant's Certification and Signature

I certify, under penalty of perjury, that I
provided or authorized all of the responses and
information contained in and submitted with my
application, I read and understand or, if
interpreted to me in a language in which I am
fluent by the interpreter listed in Part 12.,
understood, all of the responses and information
contained in, and submitted with, my
application, and that all of the responses and the
information are complete, true, and correct.
Furthermore, I authorize the release of any
information from any and all of my records that
USCIS may need to determine my eligibility for
an immigration request and to other entities and
persons where necessary for the administration
and enforcement of U.S. immigration law.

I certify, under penalty of perjury, that I
provided or authorized all of the responses and
information contained in and submitted with my
application, I read and understand or, if
interpreted to me in a language in which I am
fluent by the interpreter listed in Part 11.,
understood, all of the responses and information
contained in, and submitted with, my
application, and that all of the responses and the
information are complete, true, and correct.
Furthermore, I authorize the release of any
information from any and all of my records that
USCIS may need to determine my eligibility for
an immigration request and to other entities and
persons where necessary for the administration
and enforcement of U.S. immigration law.

4. Applicant's Signature (or signature of a legal
guardian, surrogate, or designated
representative, if applicable)
Date of Signature (mm/dd/yyyy)

[no change]

[Page 12]
Part 12. Interpreter's Contact Information,
Certification, and Signature

Part 11. Interpreter's Contact Information,
Certification, and Signature

Interpreter's Full Name

[no change]

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Page 13, Part 13.
Contact Information,
Certification, and
Signature of the Person
Preparing This
Application, if Other
Than the Applicant

[Page 13]

Page 14,
Part 14. Additional
Information

[Page 14]

Part 13. Contact Information, Certification,
and Signature of the Person Preparing this
Application, if Other Than the Applicant

Part 12. Contact Information, Certification,
and Signature of the Person Preparing this
Application, if Other Than the Applicant

Preparer's Full Name

[no change]

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Part 14. Additional Information

Part 13. Additional Information

If you need extra space to provide any
additional information within this application,
use the space below. If you need more space
than what is provided, you may make copies of
this page to complete and file with this

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application or attach a separate sheet of paper.
Type or print your name and A-Number at the
top of each sheet; indicate the Page Number,
Part Number, and Item Number to which
your answer refers; and sign and date each
sheet.

Page 15,
Part 15. Signature at
Interview

Page 15,
Part 16. Oath of
Allegiance

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NOTE: Do not complete Parts 15. or 16.
until the USCIS officer instructs you to do so
at the interview.

NOTE: Do not complete Parts 14. or 15.
until the USCIS officer instructs you to do so
at the interview.

[Page 15]
Part 15. Signature at Interview

Part 14. Signature at Interview

I swear (affirm) and certify under penalty of
perjury under the laws of the United States of
America that I know that the contents of this
Form N-400, Application for Naturalization,
subscribed by me, including corrections, are
complete, true, and correct. The evidence
submitted by me are complete, true, and correct.

[no change]

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[Page 15]
Part 16. Oath of Allegiance

Part 15. Oath of Allegiance

If your application is approved, you will be
scheduled for a naturalization ceremony at
which time you will be required to take the
following Oath of Allegiance immediately prior
to becoming a naturalized citizen. By signing
below you acknowledge your willingness to
take this Oath:

[no change]

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