Application Process for Naturalized Citizenship

Filling Out USCIS Form N-400 Application for Naturalization

How to fill out the form with which a green card holder applies to naturalize.

Sample Cover Letter to Include With Form N-400 Application for Citizenship

How to draft a letter to USCIS to accompany a naturalization application.

Where Do I Get Photos and Fingerprints Taken for My N-400 Citizenship Application?

Tips on preparing some of the supplementary materials to Form N-400.

Can You Request Fee Waiver or Reduction When Applying for Naturalized Citizenship on Form N-400?

If you can't afford the N-400 fee, it's possible -- but not always wise -- to request a waiver.

Can I Afford to Apply for U.S. Citizenship?

Applying for U.S. citizenship could be expensive or it could be cheap--it all depends on your financial circumstances.

How to Fill Out Form I-942 For a Naturalization Fee Reduction

Preparing the application by which USCIS might grant you a reduced fee to file Form N-400 for naturalization.

No Need to Provide Photographs With Your N-400 Citizenship Application Any More (If You Live in the U.S.)

October 10, 2016 USCIS drops photo requirement from naturalization application; photos will be done at biometrics appointment.

What to Expect at Your Naturalization Interview

What the USCIS officer will say and do during your interview for U.S. citizenship.

Second Chances If Naturalization Not Approved at First USCIS Interview

Do your best to prepare for the first interview -- but don't panic if your citizenship is not approved right away.

How Do I Reschedule a Naturalization (Citizenship) Interview?

The possibilities and risks of changing the date of your citizenship interview at USCIS.

What Happens If I Move After Applying for U.S. Citizenship?

As long as an applicant for naturalization lives in the same state or USCIS service district for three months before applying for citizenship, USCIS will accommodate a move out of that state or service district by scheduling the interview and oath ceremony to take place near the applicant's new address.

CARRP Program Creates Long Delays for Muslim-Americans Applying for Immigration Benefits

Is it taking forever to get a naturalization interview notice or a decision? Your country of origin may be a factor.

Waited Months, Still No Date for My Naturalization Oath Ceremony – What Should I Do?

Potential causes of a delay in receiving notice of a swearing-in date, and what to do.

If My Citizenship Is Denied, Will My Green Card Be Cancelled, Too?

Extent of the risks when a naturalization application does not receive USCIS approval.

Can I Ask USCIS to Make a Quick Decision on My Citizenship Application?

You can ask USCIS to expedite processing of your application for naturalization, but it will expedite for certain reasons only.

What to Consider Before Filing the N-336 Request for a Hearing on Your Naturalization Decision

The hearing requested in Form N-336 gives you an opportunity to have your application reviewed at an administrative level. If you believe that your application was denied for the wrong reasons, a hearing gives you the chance to prove this.

You're Not a Naturalized U.S. Citizen Until You Take the Oath!

Make sure to maintain eligibility, even if your application is approved and you have passed your interview.

What to Expect at the Naturalization Oath Ceremony

The final step in the naturalization process is taking the oath of allegiance to the United States.

Waited Months, Still No Date for My Naturalization Oath Ceremony – What Should I Do?

Following up when your citizenship application seems to have fallen through the cracks.