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N-400: Application for Naturalization (U.S. Citizenship)

Used to apply for U.S. citizenship through the naturalization process.

90 minutes

to complete

$710

filing fee

5 fields

to fill out

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What Each Field Means

1.

Current Legal Name

Required

Your full legal name.

Tip: As shown on your permanent resident card (green card).

2.

Basis for Eligibility

Required

Why you are eligible for naturalization.

Tip: Most people apply after 5 years as a permanent resident, or 3 years if married to a U.S. citizen.

3.

Green Card Number

Required

Your permanent resident card number.

Tip: Found on the front of your green card. It is a 13-digit number.

4.

Total Days Outside the U.S.

Required

Total number of days you were outside the United States in the last 5 years.

Tip: Add up all days spent outside the U.S. Trips over 6 months may break continuous residence.

5.

Marital Status

Required

Your current marital status.

Tip: Must provide details about current and all previous marriages.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Name doesn't match green card exactly

Applying before meeting residency requirement

Wrong eligibility category

Confusing with A-Number

Card has expired

Underestimating days outside U.S.

Not counting short trips

Not disclosing previous marriages

Wrong divorce date

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