CITIZENSHIP Introduction
There is a process to become a naturalized citizen of the United States of America. This process is known as the Naturalization Process. N400 applications for naturalization forms are controlled and managed by the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services. Once citizenship is obtained, you, as a citizen of the After obtaining citizenship, you, as a American citizen will have rights that include:
- Right to vote in elections
- Right to participate in federal programs (i.e. Social Security)
- Right to a US passport
- Ability to qualify for security clearances
N400 Form - Application for Naturalization requires a payment of $595 plus a fee of $80 for biometrics. The total is $675 for the process of naturalization. The $80 fee is waived for those age 75 or greater. If filing under section 328 and 329 of the INA for military applicants, these are waived.
Notice: Please be aware that the laws and requirements for immigration are changed often.
While it is possible to complete the application process without assistance, it may be a great benefit to you to consult with a qualified immigration attorney to assist you with the latest updates to the N400 application process.
N400 APPLICATION FOR NATURALIZATION
The N-400 form may be filed by permanent residents that seek to apply for United States Citizenship. In order to use Form N-400 the permanent resident needs fulfill different requirements. Individuals that do not provide correct information may face consequences including denial of the application, stiff penalties and a potential deportation. Form N-400 (Application for Naturalization) may also be known as USCIS Form N-400, N 400, Form N400 or immigration form N-400.
Purpose of Form : To apply for U.S. citizenship.
Number of Pages : Instructions: 7; Form: 10.
PDF Version: N-400 Application for Natualization
Edition Date :1/22/09. 10/15/07, 07/30/07, 11/01/06, 05/31/01 can be used. No other editions accepted.
- Where to File :
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If you currently reside in Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, Wisconsin, Wyoming, Guam or the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, send your application to the USCIS Lockbox Facility at:
USCIS
P.O. Box 21251
Phoenix, AZ 85036For express/courier deliveries, use:
USCIS
Attn: N-400
1820 E Skyharbor Cicle S, Floor 1
Phoenix, AZ 85034If you reside in Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Mississippi, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Puerto Rico or the U.S. Virgin Islands, send your application to the USCIS Lockbox Facility at:
USCIS
P.O. Box 299026
Lewisville, TX 75029For express/courier deliveries, use:
USCIS
Attn: N-400
2501 S State Hwy 121, Bldg. #4
Lewisville, TX 75067All naturalization applicants filing under the military provisions, section 328 or 329, should file their application at the Nebraska Service Center regardless of geographic location or jurisdiction. Please send your application to:
Nebraska Service Center
P.O. Box 87426
Lincoln, NE 68501-7426For express/courier deliveries, use:
Nebraska Service Center
850 S Street
Lincoln, NE 68508 - Filing Fee :
- $595 plus a biometrics fee of $80; the fee total is $675. Applicants 75 years of age or older are not charged a biometric fee; their fee total is $595. No fee is required for military applicants filing under Section 328 and 329 of the INA.
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