N-400

Application for Naturalization

Purpose of Form :

Use this form to apply for United States Citizenship

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N-400

N-400 Instructions

Number of Pages :

Edition Date :

11/01/06. Versions dated 05/31/01 or later are accepted.

Where to File :

Send your N-400 application and supporting documents to the Service Center having jurisdiction over your place of residence.

Filing Fee :

$330.00

Special Instructions :

Please note: You will need Adobe Reader version 7.0.5 or higher to use this form. You can download the latest version of Adobe Reader without cost at the Related Link "Adobe Reader"

See the related link "Where Do I File" for specific information on where you should mail your application.

Effective August 2, 2004, USCIS has changed its requirements for photographs to a standard passport-style photograph. Please see this informational flyer for more details.

Please note: The Instructions to Form N-400 frequently refer to information in the USCIS document A Guide to Naturalization. We encourage you to review those referenced sections of the Guide as you complete this form.

This version of the N-400 Application for Naturalization is available below in two files - the form itself, and its instructions.

The first is the form; it is large (2.6 MB); we recommend that you download it directly to your local computer, rather than fill out the form through your web browser. In order for most users to do this (using a Windows PC), "right-click" on the link to the fillable form and select "Save Link As" (in Netscape) or "Save Target As" (in Internet Explorer).

The second file is the instructions.

Note on Filing Fee:

$330. Except that no fee is required for military applicants filing under Section 328 and 329 of the INA.

A $70 fee for biometrics may be required.

Fees are accepted in the form of money order, personal check or cashiers check only. Checks should be made payable to Department of Homeland Security or U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

Note on Where to File Form:

All 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 68501-7426