jpthakkar

Hello everyone,

I recently read few posts about filing N-400 and noticed that everyone who files N-400 submits several proofs including of marraige certificates, address, utility bills etc however when i read the the instruction on USCIS for N-400, I did not find anywhere to attach such types of documents. The only thing that I found to be send is the Application form and relevant fees. Please advise me where do i see more information or the list of required docs specified by USCIS.

Thanks in advance.

HunterGreen

You might want to start out with the Guide to Naturalization which can be found at the USCIS website. Quite surprisingly there is a lot of valuable information about the process in this guide. Good luck!

meauxna

The instruction about marriage based waivers is on the page Document Checklist for Form N-400, Application for Naturalization
This document is also a part of the required reading: A Guide To Naturalization M-476.
If you are applying for naturalization based on your marriage to a U.S. citizen, send the following four items:

1.
Evidence that your spouse has been a U.S. citizen for the last three years:
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Birth certificate (if your spouse never lost citizenship since birth), or
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Naturalization Certificate, or
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Certificate of Citizenship, or
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The inside of the front cover and signature page of your spouse's current U.S. passport, or
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Form FS-240, "Report of Birth Abroad of a Citizen of the United States of America," and
2.
Your current marriage certificate, and
3.
Proof of termination of all prior marriages of your spouse - divorce decree(s), annulment(s), or death certificate(s); and
4.
Documents referring to you and your spouse:
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Tax returns, bank accounts, leases, mortgages, or birth certificates of children, or
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Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - certified copies of the income tax forms that you both filed for the past three years, or
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An IRS tax return transcript for the last three years.


If you or your spouse are applying based on 5 years as a Permanent Resident, include the regular required documents.

jpthakkar

Thanks a lot. you guys are genious.

Folinskyinla

Hi:

It is only relevant if you are filing for naturalization after 3, rather than 5 years based upon the marriage. When I have done these, I just filed the N-400 with a photocopy of the green card, two photos and the requisite filing fee. It has never generated an RFE and we produce the stuff at the interview -- and they don't need all that much.

If you are filing based on 3 year marriage, then feel free to put in the stuff if it makes you feel better.

corneydavid

If you are filing for naturalization based on marriage should my wife go to the citizenship interview with me? It is not a problem if she has to go, but reading all the paperwork I get the impression you either need permission to take someone with you, or it is discouraged.

Thanks.

ian-mstm

It is *your* interview... your wife is not allowed to attend. However, she can wait outside for you!

Ian

corneydavid

Thanks for the prompt response, Ian. Reading the paperwork I understood it was only me they wanted see, but I wanted to double check.

Rete

Either way. I was in the waiting room when my husband had his interview and the adjudicating officer came out to meet me and congratulate me on putting together such a well prepared package for the N-400. This has occurred to several others and yet many more have gone without their spouses and have been fine. Your choice.

g1ant

as I don't have three years taxes filed yet, what documents do I need to send to satisfy this part - "Tax returns, bank accounts, leases, mortgages, or birth certificates of children,"

Stuff that shows our names and the same address? we don't have joint ANYTHING but will have statements, utility bills etc in both our names showing the same address.

I'm presuming that these documents are required to show that you are still living with the spouse who sponsored your I-130.

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