THE APPLICATION PROCESS

You will need the following application forms and materials to apply:

• Form N-400 (Rev. 11/01/2006) (Application for Naturalization).
• 2 color passport style photographs, 2" x 2"
  Photocopy of alien registration card (green card), front and back.
• $675.00 application and fingerprint fee, by money order or personal check, payable to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, with your name, address and alien registration number on the front of the check.
• If applying as a spouse of a U.S. citizen, a copy of your marriage license and U.S. spouse's birth certificate (if born in the U.S.) or Certificate of Naturalization (if naturalized).
• A photocopy of USCIS Form N-648 (Medical waiver) completed by a psychologist or physician if you have a mental or physical disability that makes it difficult to learn English and/or take the Civics examination.
  

N-400 forms may be obtained in by mail by calling the USCIS Forms Hotline at (800) 870-3676, or ordered on the Internet at www.uscis.gov.

Application packets for applicants in Connecticut, New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania should be mailed "Certified Mail - Return Receipt Requested" to the following address:

USCIS Vermont Service Center
PO Box 400
St. Albans, VT 05479

Please contact us for the address of your regional service center if you are applying from another state not listed above.

You may also make an appointment with EIIC and complete your citizenship application with the assistance of a trained counselor.

CHANGE OF ADDRESS - If your address changes while your application is pending, you should call the USCIS Customer Service Hotline (800-375-5283) to change your address over the phone. Using the automated menu, press 1 for English, press 2 to bypass the introduction, press 2 for Pending Applications and then press 1 for Address Change. If the USCIS does not have your current address, you will not be able to receive timely notification of fingerprint and interview appointments, which may cause your case to be closed. Do not rely on the U.S. Post Office mail forwarding service for timely notification.

TRIPS OUTSIDE THE U.S. - You are permitted to travel outside the United States while your application is pending provided your trips are for less than six months at a time. You must maintain a permanent residence within the United States at all times. While you are away, have someone monitor your mail in case you are contacted for an appointment with the USCIS. Generally the USCIS gives at least two weeks notice before an appointment.