(Form N-400)
Reading A Guide to
Naturalization is the first step in Complete the Eligibility
Once you have completed the
the naturalization process. We
Worksheet in the back of
eligibility worksheet and believe
realize that some naturalization
this Guide to decide if you
that you are eligible for
requirements may be difficult to
are eligible to apply for
naturalization, you should obtain
understand. If you read this
naturalization. If you do not meet an application. The application
Guide before beginning the
all the requirements, you may
is called the “Application for
naturalization process, many of
save both time and money by
Naturalization” (Form N-400).
your questions will be answered. waiting until you are eligible to
You may obtain Form N-400 by
apply.
calling the USCIS Forms Line
We hope that the information in
(1-800-870-3676) or by
this Guide will help you prepare If you complete the Eligibility
downloading it from the Internet
your application. If you are well
Worksheet and have questions
at www.uscis.gov.
prepared, and send us the
about your eligibility, you should
necessary information and
seek advice by:
documents, we can process your
application more quickly. It is
• Calling Customer Service at
your responsibility to begin
1-800-375-5283;
the naturalization process fully
informed and ready to provide
• Reviewing the information on
the necessary information and
the USCIS website at
documents.
www.uscis.gov;
• Going to a USCIS
information counter;
• Contacting a community
immigrant assistance
organization; or
• Talking to an immigration
attorney.
USCIS has developed educational materials, such as Civics Flash Cards and Learn About the United States: Quick Civics Lessons, to help you prepare for the naturalization interview.
You can find these resources and other study materials for the naturalization test at www.uscis.gov.
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Completing Your Application
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