Application Process for Naturalized Citizenship

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

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

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

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

USCIS dropped photo requirement from naturalization application; photos will be done at biometrics appointment.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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