How can I get my N-400 form?
You can obtain a copy of your N400 by making a FOIA request to USCIS so they can release it to you. However you might not receive the documents prior to your next scheduled interview, so be careful.
Is the N-400 form free?
$640. (Add the $85 biometric fee for a total of $725, where applicable. See exceptions below.) If you file your Form N-400 online, you may pay your fee online.
How much is citizenship fee?
$725
The current naturalization fee for a U.S. citizenship application is $725. That total includes $640 for application processing and $85 for biometrics services, both of which are nonrefundable, regardless of whether the U.S. government approves or rejects an application.
How long does the n400 process take?
around 6-24 months
The current average processing time for Form N-400 is around 6-24 months (as of August 2022). Generally, however, the speed of processing depends on the USCIS field office handling the application, and some applicants can get a head start on the process (see “Filing Early” below).
What documents should I bring to naturalization interview?
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR ALL NATURALIZATION INTERVIEWS Your passport(s) and any travel documents issued by the USCIS. Copies of recent years tax returns, correspondence relating to payment arrangements, and returns for which you claimed to be a non-resident.
How long does it take to process n400?
How do I pay my n400 fee online?
Once you are ready to submit your form, the system will automatically direct you to the secure Department of Treasury site, pay.gov, to pay your fees online. We only use pay.gov to process fees. Always check the website address before you pay.
Can you travel while N-400 is pending?
There are no travel restrictions after filling out Form N-400, which is the Application for Naturalization. That’s because, as a green card holder, you are already a permanent resident, which allows you to travel abroad while your application is pending.
Can I travel outside the US while waiting for citizenship?
You may travel to another country, including your home country, provided no other legal impediment precludes you from doing so. However, if a trip lasts longer than 180 days, USCIS may determine that you have not continuously resided in the United States and therefore are ineligible for naturalization.
What are the Form N-400 instructions?
The Form N-400 Instructions often refer to information in the guide, and it provides important information about citizenship eligibility requirements and processing procedures.
Can biometrics be used on N-400?
Biometrics: Applicants who file Form N-400 and later appear at an application support center (ASC) for biometric capturing are required to submit to a photograph and signature process. If we determine you are eligible for naturalization, we may use the photograph taken at the ASC on your Certificate of Naturalization.
Is there a new citizenship test for N400 2020?
N-400, Application for Naturalization Important Updates to the Naturalization Test USCIS has revised the civics portion of the naturalization test. All applicants for naturalization with a filing date on or after Dec. 1, 2020, will be required to take the 2020 version of the civics test.
Can a lawyer represent you on the N-400 form?
Attorney or representative: You may be represented, at no expense to the U.S. government, by an attorney or other duly authorized representative. Your representative must submit Form G-28, Notice of Entry or Appearance as Attorney or Representative, with your Form N-400.