Tips for Completing the Citizenship Application

The first step to obtaining a US citizenship is completing the citizenship application. The application form can be downloaded from the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) website.

Application Form

The application for naturalization must be made on Form N 400. This form is available on the USCIS website. There are many other websites that will also provide you with a Form N 400. The guide available with the form has an eligibility test. You should take this test. This will let you know if you are eligible for naturalization. You can also take such eligibility test online. By taking this test, you can make sure you are actually eligible.

Documentation

Before you start filling the application, make sure you have all the required documents with you. You will need documents to show that you are eligible. You must submit evidence of eligibility along with your application. Documents that are useful include:

• Your passport
• Your birth certificate
• Your social security card
• Your employment information
• Your Permanent Resident or Alien Registration Card

Having these documents next to you while completing the application will make the task a little easier for you. It is important that you fill the form with a calm frame of mind.

Filing the form

The form comes along with instructions. Read the instructions carefully. Make sure you understand the instructions. If you have any questions, contact an experienced immigration attorney. The instruction sheet will help you determine what documents you need as well.  There is specific information expected for each answer and an incorrect answer will delay the naturalization process. 

Always tell the truth. Do not give a false answer. If you give a false answer and the USCIS finds out, not only will your application be rejected but you can also be removed from the United States. If you are unable to answer any question, it is better to leave it blank and provide an explanation as to why you are unable to answer the question. Never rush through with the answers. Take your own time. You are not required to complete the form within a fixed time. You can take an hour or even days. Don’t rush. Once you have completed the form, take a second look at the form. This will ensure that you have answered all the questions. Check for any possible errors. Correct them. If required, download another Form N 400 and start all over.

Getting Legal Help                     

It is very important that you fill the Form N 400 correctly. Incorrectly filled forms or false answers can result in your application being rejected. An experienced US immigration attorney can provide you with invaluable service by assisting you fill Form N 400.