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==Procedure==
'''Apply Online '''
#To Apply for a Certificate of Naturalization, the applicant has to use the following [https://www.uscis.gov/n-400 link]
#The applicant has to click the “File online”.
#If the applicant is a new user, click the “Create account” button.
#Enter the details and click the “Sign up”.
#Now the applicant has to enter the email id, and password and click the “Sign In” button.
#The applicant has to select the type of application.
#Enter all the necessary details in the application form.
#Make sure that the applicant has to upload all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
#The fee for this procedure is mentioned in the “Fees” section of this page.
#After completion of all the steps click the “Submit” button.
#USCIS may require that the applicant appears for an interview or provide fingerprints, photographs, and/or signatures at any time to verify the identity and other information.
#The applicant gets the appointment slot date and time from the officer through call or mail.
#The applicant has to visit for the biometric purpose.
#Once the verification process gets completed, the applicant will get the notification through mail.
#Now the applicant can download the certificate through login to the account.
#The processing time for this procedure is up to 3 – 4 weeks.
 
'''Apply by Mail '''
#To Apply for a Certificate of Naturalization, the applicant has to use approach the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Department of Homeland Security [https://www.uscis.gov/forms/all-forms/direct-filing-addresses-for-form-n-400-application-for-naturalization Link]
#The applicant has to download the application form from the following [https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/forms/n-400.pdf link]
#The applicant has to enter all the details in the application form.
#Make sure that the applicant has to attach all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
#The applicant has to attach photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting it.
#Submit all the necessary documents along with the completed form to the nearest office.
#The mailing address is given in the “Office Locations & Contacts” section of this page.
#The fee for this procedure is mentioned in the “Fees” section of this page.
#USCIS may require that the applicant appears for an interview or provide fingerprints, photographs, and/or signatures at any time to verify the identity and other information.
#The applicant gets the appointment slot date and time from the officer through call or mail.
#The applicant has to visit for the biometric purpose.
#Once the verification process gets completed, the applicant will get the notification through mail.
#The applicant will get the certificate through mail.
#The processing time for this procedure is up to 3 – 4 weeks.
 
==Required Documents==
*Application form [https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/forms/n-400.pdf link]
*ID proof – Birth certificate
*Passport size photographs
*Address proof
*Documents Showing the Marriage Termination (if applicable)
*Marriage Certificates of the parents
*Proof of Status as U.S. National
*Proof of Required Residence or Physical Presence in the United States
*Evidence of All Legal Name Changes

 
==Office Locations & Contacts==
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services 

'''Department of Homeland Security''' 

'''Mailing address for all other Applicants ''' 

'''USCIS Phoenix Lockbox''' 

'''U.S. Postal Service (USPS):''' 
USCIS 
Attn: N-400 
P.O. Box 21251 
Phoenix, AZ 85036-1251 
 
'''FedEx, UPS, and DHL deliveries:''' 

'''USCIS''' 
Attn: N-400 (Box 21251) 
1820 E. Skyharbor Circle S 
Suite 100 
Phoenix, AZ 85034-4850 
 
'''Mailing Address for Current or Former Members of the Military and Their Dependents''' 

'''USCIS Chicago Lockbox''' 

'''U.S. Postal Service (USPS):''' 
USCIS 
Attn: Military N-400 
P.O. Box 4446 
Chicago, IL 60680-4446 
 
'''FedEx, UPS, or DHL deliveries:''' 
USCIS 
Attn: Military N-400 (Box 4446) 
131 S. Dearborn, 3rd Floor 
Chicago, IL 60603-5517 
Contact Details {https://www.uscis.gov/forms/all-forms/direct-filing-addresses-for-form-n-400-application-for-naturalization link] 
Regional office [https://www.uscis.gov/about-us/find-a-uscis-office/field-offices link] 
 
:'''NOTE: '''Enter the ZIP code and click the “Search” button. 
 
==Eligibility==
*Be 18 years old or older at the time of filing Form N-400, Application for Naturalization.
*Be a lawful permanent resident (have a “Green Card”).
*Demonstrate continuous permanent residence in the United States for at least 5 years. (In some cases, this may be 3 years if the applicant is married to a U.S. citizen.)
*Show that the applicant has been physically present in the United States for 30 months. (In some cases, this may be 18 months if the applicant is married to a U.S. citizen.)
*Show that the applicant has lived for at least 3 months in the state or USCIS district where they claim residence

 
==Fees==
*The fee for the application is $725
 
:'''NOTE''': The filing fee is not refundable, regardless of any action USCIS takes on this application.

 
==Validity==
*The validity of this certificate is forever.

 
==Documents to Use==
*Application form [https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/forms/n-400.pdf link]

 
==Sample Documents==
Please attach sample completed documents that would help other people.

 
==Processing Time==
*The processing time for this procedure is up to 3 – 4 weeks.

 
==Related Videos==
Videos explaining the procedure or to fill the applications.
Attach videos using the following tag <&video type='website'>video ID|width|height<&/video&> from external websites.
Please remove the '&' inside the tags during implementation.
Website = allocine, blip, dailymotion, facebook, gametrailers, googlevideo, html5, metacafe, myspace, revver,
sevenload, viddler, vimeo, youku, youtube
width = 560, height = 340, Video ID = Can be obtained from the URL of webpage where the video is displayed.
e.g In the following url 'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0US7oR_t3M' Video ID is 'Y0US7oR_t3M'.

 
==Instructions==
*Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
*Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.
*Complete instruction for applying this form is given below the form page.
*Instructions for filling application form – [https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/forms/n-400instr.pdf link]

 
==Required Information==
*Information About the applicant’s Eligibility
*Contact information
*Biographic information
*Biological parents' contact details
*Biological father information
*Applicant’s statement
*Signature
*Date
*Information about applicant
*Information about applicant’s residence

 
==Need for the Document==
*A Certificate of Naturalization is a document to prove that the person named on the certificate has obtained U.S. citizenship through naturalization. Naturalization refers to the process in which a person not born in the United States voluntarily becomes a U.S. citizen.

 
==Information which might help==
Guidelines [https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/guides/G-1151.pdf link] 
Online guidelines [https://www.uscis.gov/file-online/tips-for-filing-forms-online link] 

 
==Other uses of the Document/Certificate==
Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

 
==External Links==
[https://www.uscis.gov/n-400 Link] 

 
==Others==
'''Benefits of naturalization''' 
*Voting. Only U.S. citizens can vote in federal elections.
*Bringing family members to the United States.
*Obtaining citizenship for children born abroad.
*Traveling with a U.S. passport.
*Becoming eligible for federal jobs.
*Becoming an elected official.

 

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