What is Form N-400 used for?
Form N-400, Application for Naturalization, is an application to become a naturalized U.S. citizen. If your biological or legal adoptive mother or father is a U.S. citizen by birth, or was naturalized before you reached your 18th birthday, you may already be a U.S. citizen.
What should I wear to my Uscis interview?
It’s not necessary to dress formally for your U.S. citizenship interview and test. You may dress comfortably but look professional. “Business casual” is a good rule of thumb. Avoid wearing jeans, shorts and t-shirts.
What should I wear to US citizenship oath ceremony?
USCIS instructs all applicants to dress in attire that “respects the dignity” of the Oath of Allegiance ceremony. The agency specifically prohibits wearing jeans, shorts, and flip flops.
Does Uscis check employment history for N400?
The naturalization interviewers may check if your GC was obtained legitimately. That includes checking things that were material to your green card process; for an employment-based green card that would include checking who you worked for and when you left them.
Can you bring cell phone to USCIS interview?
Depending on the facility’s policies, visitors may be permitted to possess cell phones, personal digital assistants, tablets, laptops, and other electronic devices. Phones should be turned off during interviews or while being served by USCIS staff at the information counter.
Can I bring someone to my oath ceremony?
For now, we cannot allow guests at naturalization ceremonies. We require all visitors to wear face coverings during the naturalization ceremony regardless of your vaccination status, even if it is held outside of a USCIS building. If you are feeling sick, please do not come to our office.
How long does it take to process the n400?
The current average processing time for Form N-400 is a little over 12 months (as of June 2021). Generally, however, the speed of processing depends on the USCIS field office handling the application, and some applicants can get a head start on the process (see “Filing Early” below).