Document Requirements for Naturalization

[internetkafe 0]

Hello,

Does the USCIS require originals of birth certificates (of the USC spouse, USC children), marriage certificate etc? Or do they accept photocopies too?

Thank you.

[Wubzywub 0]

Hello,

Does the USCIS require originals of birth certificates (of the USC spouse, USC children), marriage certificate etc? Or do they accept photocopies too?

Thank you.

Copies, but have the all originals readily available for the interview just in case they want to examine them. You can send originals if you like.

[J&D 0]

I would not send any originals as you'll never get them back. Just send copies and have all the originals with you at the interview. They won't take them, but they may ask to see them.

[internetkafe 0]

Thank you, RDan19 and J&D for your replies.

J&D, I see from your N-400 timeline that you applied before 3 years of Permanent Residency.

USCIS's eligibility checklist says this: I have been a PR for less than 3 years ---} STOP, you are not eligible to apply for naturalization.

[MsAnn 0]

Thank you, RDan19 and J&D for your replies.

J&D, I see from your N-400 timeline that you applied before 3 years of Permanent Residency.

USCIS's eligibility checklist says this: I have been a PR for less than 3 years ---} STOP, you are not eligible to apply for naturalization.

You can apply 90 days before as long as you've been married to USC for the full 3 years.

Also, PLEASE never send originals unless specifically asked and/or copies not accepted. Take originals to interview.

[JERIII 8]

Thank you, RDan19 and J&D for your replies.

J&D, I see from your N-400 timeline that you applied before 3 years of Permanent Residency.

USCIS's eligibility checklist says this: I have been a PR for less than 3 years ---} STOP, you are not eligible to apply for naturalization.

If you are talking about the diagram in the Guide to Naturalization, you missed the footnote that says:

*Naturalization applicants may file their applications 90 days before they have satisfied the “continuous residence” requirement.

[PrinceandPrincess 0]

I would not send any originals as you'll never get them back. Just send copies and have all the originals with you at the interview. They won't take them, but they may ask to see them.

[Stella08 0]

I sent copies with my application. But on the invitation for the interview it stated that I should bring the originals of any copies I had submitted. Of course, in the end nobody looked at them. But you never know. I would make sure I have the originals at hand to avoid any possible delays.

[NickD 203]

We only sent originals that were illegal to copy by our state law, like our marriage certificate, not that they already had two of those in their stack, was another eight bucks down the drain. Never wanted to see our originals at the AOS, but sure did at the USC interview, no telling what they will do, but feel uncomfortable carrying that briefcase loaded with very difficult to replace documents.

USCIS is just like Nazi Germany, let me see your papers. Ha, the home of the brave and the land of the free, as long as you have your papers.

[Wubzywub 0]

We only sent originals that were illegal to copy by our state law, like our marriage certificate, not that they already had two of those in their stack, was another eight bucks down the drain. Never wanted to see our originals at the AOS, but sure did at the USC interview, no telling what they will do, but feel uncomfortable carrying that briefcase loaded with very difficult to replace documents.

USCIS is just like Nazi Germany, let me see your papers. Ha, the home of the brave and the land of the free, as long as you have your papers.

USCIS is no where near or like Nazi Germany. Venezuela's Hugo Chavez if more liken to be a NAZI.

[internetkafe 0]

Thank you for all the replies to the question.

We have 2 children from our marriage, I have a stepdaughter. Am I required to list her as one of the children 'I have had' and send her birth certificate as well? (I am not her biological father.)

One of my 2 sons was born before we got married, and on his birth certificate the father's information area is blank. But the birth certificate( from before we got married, his first birth certificate). Is it OK if I send this birth certificate or do I have to get a new one?

On past employment part, I do not remember exact dates of starting and ending employments. Can I just put the month and year if I can not remember the exact days?

Thank you very much.