NATURALIZATION (U.S. CITIZENSHIP) APPLICATIONS

Immigrants become citizens through naturalization. If you are 18 years or older, you shall use the Application for Naturalization – Form N-400. If you are under 18 years old, you shall use Form N-600 or Form N-600K.

You need to provide the following supporting documents along with Form N-400:

1. Photocopy of both sides of your Green card;
2. Two color photographs with your name and “A” number written lightly in pencil on the back of each photo;
3. Check or money order for the application fee and the fingerprinting fee;
4. Form G-28, if you hired an attorney.

If you are applying for naturalization on the basis of marriage to a U.S. citizen, you also need to provide the following documents:

1. Birth certificate, naturalization certificate, certificate of citizenship, US passport etc. of your spouse which shows that your spouse has been a U.S. citizen for the last 3 years;
2. Marriage certificate of you and your spouse;
3. Divorce judgment, divorce certificate, death certificate etc., if any, showing all prior marriage of you and your spouse have been ended;
4. Evidence showing the spousal relationship between you and your spouse such as tax returns, joint accounts, insurance, leases, mortgages, birth certificate of the children of the marriage, etc.

The law has specific rules for many different situations. You are encouraged to seek legal advice from an attorney.