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Instructions
Please read these instructions carefully to properly complete this form. If you need more space to complete an answer, use a
separate sheet(s) of paper. Write your name and Alien Registration Number (A #), if any, at the top of each sheet of paper
and indicate the part and number of the item to which the answer refers.
What Is the Purpose of This Form? Who May File Form N-400?
Form N-400 is an application for U.S. citizenship To use this form you must be ONE of the following:
(naturalization). For more information about the
1. A Lawful Permanent Resident for at least five years and at
naturalization process and eligibility requirements, please read
least 18 years old;
A Guide to Naturalization (M-476). If you do not already
have a copy of the Guide, you can get a copy from: 2. A Lawful Permanent Resident for at least three years and at
least 18 years old,
1. The USCIS website (www.uscis.gov);
AND
2. The USCIS toll-free forms line at I-800-870-3676; or
You have been married to and living with the same U.S.
3. The USCIS National Customer Service Center (NCSC) at citizen for the last three years,
1-800-375-5283 (TTY:1-800-767-1833).
AND
Your spouse has been a U.S. citizen for the last three years.
When Should I Use Form N-400?
3. A member of one of several other groups eligible to apply
You may apply for naturalization when you meet all the for naturalization (for example, persons who are nationals
requirements to become a U.S. citizen. The section of the but not citizens of the United States) and at least 18 years
Guide called ''Who is Eligible for Naturalization'' and the old. For more information about these groups, please see
Eligibility Worksheet found in the back of the Guide are tools the Guide.
to help you determine whether you are eligible to apply for
4. A person who has served honorably in the U.S. Armed
naturalization. You should complete the Worksheet before
Forces,
filling out the Form N-400 application.
AND
If you are applying based on five years as a Lawful Permanent
Resident or based on three years as a Lawful Permanent If you are at least 18 years old, a Lawful Permanent
Resident married to a U.S. citizen, you may apply for Resident with at least one year of U.S. Armed Forces
naturalization up to 90 days before you meet the ''continuous service, and you are filing your application for
residence'' requirement. You must meet all other requirements naturalization while still in the service or within six
at the time that you file your application with us. months after the termination of such service.
2. If extra space is needed to complete any item, attach a Part 2. Information About Your Eligibility.
continuation sheet, indicate the item number, and date and
sign each sheet. Check the box that shows why you are eligible to apply for
naturalization. If the basis for your eligibility is not described
3. Answer all questions fully and accurately. State that an in one of the first three boxes, check ''Other'' and briefly write
item is not applicable with "N/A." If the answer is none, the basis for your application on the lines provided.
write "none."
4. Write your USCIS (or former INS) "A"- number on the Part 3. Information About You.
top right hand corner of each page. Use your ''A''- A. U.S. Social Security Number - Print your U.S. Social
number on your Permanent Resident Card (formerly known Security Number. If you do not have one, write ''N/A''
as the Alien Registration or ''Green'' Card). To locate your in the space provided.
''A''- number, see the sample Permanent Resident Cards in
the Guide. The ''A'' number on your card consists of seven B. Date of birth - Always use eight numbers to show your
to nine numbers, depending on when your record was date of birth. Write the date in this order: Month, Day,
created. If the ''A''- number on your card has fewer than Year. For example, write May 1, 1958 as 05/01/1958.
nine numbers, place enough zeros before the first number
C. Date you became a Permanent Resident - Write the
to make a total of nine numbers on the application. For
official date when your lawful permanent residence
example, write card number A1234567 as A001234567,
began, as shown on your Permanent Resident Card. To
but write card number A12345678 as A012345678.
help locate the date on your card, see the sample
5. Answer all questions fully and accurately. Permanent Resident Cards in the Guide. Write the date
in this order: Month, Day,Year. For example, write
Step-by-Step Instructions. August 9, 1988 as 08/09/1988.
This form is divided into 14 parts. The information below will D. Country of birth - Write the name of the country
help you fill out the form. where you were born. Write the name of the country
even if it no longer exists.
Part 1. Your Name (the Person Applying for
Naturalization). E. Country of nationality - Write the name of the
country (or countries) where you are currently a citizen
A. Your current legal name - Your current legal name is
or national.
the name on your birth certificate, unless it has been
changed after birth by a legal action such as a marriage 1. If you are stateless, write the name of the country
or court order. where you were last a citizen or national.