What is N-400 Application for naturalization?
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What is N-400 Application for naturalization?
Form N-400, Application for Naturalization, is an application to become a naturalized U.S. citizen. If your biological or legal adoptive mother or father is a U.S. citizen by birth, or was naturalized before you reached your 18th birthday, you may already be a U.S. citizen.
Where do I send USCIS N-400 application?
USCIS Lockbox Facility USCIS, P.O. Box 21251, Phoenix, AZ 85036. Courier and Express Mail Deliveries, Attn: N400, 1820 E Skyharbor Circle S Floor 1, Phoenix, AZ 85034.
Can I apply I 485 online?
You can file Form I-485 either online or by mail. To submit your form online, you should create a MyUSCIS account on the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) website. You can then receive all updates on your application through your alien registration number (a-number).
How long does N-400 take to process?
around 6-24 months
The current average processing time for Form N-400 is around 6-24 months (as of August 2022). Generally, however, the speed of processing depends on the USCIS field office handling the application, and some applicants can get a head start on the process (see “Filing Early” below).
Can I travel during N-400 process?
First, travel is permissible during the application process for U.S. naturalization and alongside it being permissible there are no travel restrictions once you have filed your form N-400, Application for Naturalization.
How can I get Form I 551?
Call USCIS at 1-800-375-5283 and request an appointment for the I-551 stamp in your passport. The call center can schedule for an appointment at an office near you. Be prepared to explain why you can’t wait for the card to arrive.
What if my green card expires while waiting for citizenship?
If your green card expires, or is about to expire, while you’re waiting for citizenship, you don’t need to worry. The USCIS has created Form I-90 specifically for the purpose of replacing an expired green card.