antifragile

I'm about to apply for Naturalization. Do I need to fill out a Change of Address form (AR-11) with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to prove that I've been resident in a state for 3 months prior to filing N-400?

zzrmark

As a Permanent Resident you are supposed to notify every time you change your address, if you have been doing so then USCIS will know you are where you say you are when you file your N400.

civilservant

While I agree with the above that it should have already been done, better late than never. I would not include it with the package though, it should be done online.

antifragile

Thanks

Rete

No. How does that prove you were living there for three months? You aren't asked to prove this on the petition for naturalization.

The above posts are correct you should have filed an AR-11 each and every time you moved house. And if you have a financial sponsor, i.e. an I-864 sponsor, they need to file an I-865 everything they move.

antifragile

I've lived in my state of residency for years but didn't know I was suppose to file an AR-11. I'm thinking I should wait three months before filing N-400 since I just filled the AR-11 a few days ago. There's a three months residency requirement before applying, so how does USCIS verify applicants' residency if not with AR-11?

zzrmark

'For years' is a fairly non specific reference. You haven't given us any hint that your address has changed other than the fact that you've filed an AR11. As for proof of residency do you not have mortgage statements or rental agreements, bank statements, utility statements, a driving licence, employer or any of the usual methods of proving where you've been for the last x months/years?

Noorah101

i know that's a requirement, but I don't recall having to prove it when my husband did the naturalization process years ago.

On the N-400, isn't there a place to list your address(es) for the past 5 years? That's probably how they know.

Rene

antifragile

To be specific, "For years" is actually 10 years and 8 months. I've not started the process yet, just trying to get an idea of what will be needed.

Noorah you are awesome! Your answers helped immensely in guiding me when I was filing for a green card and also removal of temporary status a couple of years ago.

Thanks guys for your answers. Much appreciated.

Noorah101

You're welcome!

Rene

zzrmark

Surprisingly little is required, which kinda makes sense when you consider the reams of paperwork we have to go through for a visa. Once you scribble that A-number down and they punch it into the system they probably already know more about you than you will remember having told them!

antifragile

According to the Guide to Naturalization, I'm suppose to include tax returns as part of my supporting documents, unless I'm applying on the basis of marriage to a USC or have taken a trip out of the country that lasted 6 months or more. However, I'm not applying on the basis of marriage to a USC nor have I taken any trip outside the United States. Does that mean that I don't have to include tax returns/transcripts with my N-400 application?

civilservant

I did for mine based on 5 years.

Noorah101

Better to include them, as it demonstrates good moral character.

Rene

rpjs

I didn't with my N-400 but I did bring my tax transcripts for the last five years to my naturalization interview.