USCIS Form N-400

A USCIS Form N-400 is a USCIS form that is a citizenship application form (enables lawful permanent residents to apply for Citizenship of The United States through the naturalization process).

Context:
- It can establish Citizenship Eligibility through residency requirements and good moral character.
- It can process Naturalization Applications through USCIS online systems or paper submission.
- It can collect Applicant Information through biographical data, residence history, and employment records.
- It can verify Immigration Status through permanent resident card and continuous residence.
- It can assess English Proficiency through language tests and civics examination.
- It can range from being a Basic Application to being a Complex Application, depending on its applicant circumstances.
- It can range from being a Quick Process to being a Extended Process, depending on its case complexity.
- It can require Supporting Documentation for identity verification, status proofs, and eligibility evidence.
- It can integrate with USCIS Systems for application processing, appointment scheduling, and status tracking.
- ...
Examples:
- Form N-400 Application Types, such as:
  - Standard Applications, such as:
    - Five-Year Residency N-400 for general permanent residents.
    - Three-Year Marriage N-400 for spouse of US citizens.
  - Special Applications, such as:
    - Military Service N-400 for current service members.
    - Overseas N-400 for qualifying resident abroads.
- Form N-400 Processing Stages, such as:
  - Initial Review Stages, such as:
    - Document Verification for submission requirements.
    - Biometrics Appointment for identity confirmation.
  - Interview Stages, such as:
    - Naturalization Interview for eligibility assessment.
    - Civics Test Administration for knowledge verification.
- ...
Counter-Examples:
- Form N-600, which is for certificate of citizenship rather than naturalization application.
- Form I-485, which is for adjustment of status rather than citizenship acquisition.
- Form DS-11, which is for passport application rather than naturalization process.
See: Natural-Born-Citizen Clause, Citizenship of The United States, Naturalization, Permanent Residence (United States), USCIS, Immigration Law, Citizenship Test.

References

2023

(Wikipedia, 2023) ⇒ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Form_N-400 Retrieved:2023-11-2.
- Form N-400 is used to apply for US citizenship through the naturalization process. Lawful permanent residents (also known as green card holders) of the United States, who meet the eligibility requirements, can file N-400 form to request citizenship. In the United States, 8.8 million Lawful Permanent Residents are eligible to naturalize. Becoming an American citizen gives the same rights and privileges of citizenship as natural born American citizens, except one: naturalized U.S. citizens are not eligible for the Office of the President or Vice President of the United States.