N400 and documents referring to me and my wife

[meod 0]

Can i send 2006-2007 lease agreement and utility bills along with my N400 as supporting evidence?

thanks.

[lissa04 3]

I did. My application had about 200 pages with an index sheet to make it easy for them to read.

[antda 13]

Hi Everyone,

By the way, according to the USCIS, this is what they want for the N-400 application, as stated officially here:

Document Checklist for Form N-400, Application for Naturalization

All Applicants for Naturalization must send the following items with their N-400 application:

A photocopy of both sides of your Permanent Resident Card (formerly known as the Alien Registration Card or "Green Card"). If you have lost the card, submit a photocopy of the receipt for your Form I-90, "Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card"; and

Two identical color photographs, with your name and "A-number" written lightly in pencil on the back of each photo. For details about the photo requirements, see Part 5 of A Guide to Naturalization and the Form M-603 instructions. Do not wear eyeglasses or earrings for the photo. If your religion requires you to wear a head covering, your facial features must still be exposed in the photo for purposes of identification; and

A check or money order for the application fee and the biometric services fee (Applicants 75 years of age or older are exempted from the biometrics services fee). Write your "A-number" on the back of the check or money order. The application fee is $595 and the biometrics services fee is $80. You may combine the fees into one check or money order. Make your check or money order payable to "U.S. Department of Homeland Security."

Send copies of the following documents, unless we ask for an original.

If an attorney or accredited representative is acting on your behalf, send:

A completed original Form G-28, "Notice of Entry of Appearance as Attorney or Representative"

If your current legal name is different from the name on your Permanent Resident Card, send:

The document(s) that legally changed your name (marriage certificate, divorce decree, or court document).

If you are applying for naturalization based on your marriage to a U.S. citizen, send the following four items:

Evidence that your spouse has been a U.S. citizen for the last three years:

Birth certificate (if your spouse never lost citizenship since birth), or

Naturalization Certificate, or

Certificate of Citizenship, or

The inside of the front cover and signature page of your spouse's current U.S. passport, or

Form FS-240, "Report of Birth Abroad of a Citizen of the United States of America," and

Your current marriage certificate, and

Proof of termination of all prior marriages of your spouse - divorce decree(s), annulment(s), or death certificate(s); and

Documents referring to you and your spouse:

Tax returns, bank accounts, leases, mortgages, or birth certificates of children, or

Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - certified copies of the income tax forms that you both filed for the past three years, or

An IRS tax return transcript for the last three years.

If you were married before, send:

Proof that all earlier marriages ended - divorce decree(s), annulment(s), or death certificate(s);

If you were previously in the U.S. military service, send:

A completed original Form G-325B, "Biographic Information."

If you are currently in the U.S. military service and are seeking citizenship based on that service, send:

A completed original Form N-426, "Request for Certification of Military or Naval Service;" and

A completed original Form G-325B, "Biographic Information."

If you have taken any trips outside the United States that lasted six months or more since becoming a Permanent Resident, send evidence that you (and your family) continued to live, work and/or keep ties to the United States, such as:

An IRS tax return "transcript" or an IRS-certified tax return listing tax information for the last five years (or for the last three years if you are applying on the basis of marriage to a U.S. citizen).

Rent or mortgage payments and pay stubs.

If you have a dependent spouse or children who do not live with you, send:

Any court or government order to provide financial support; and

Evidence of your financial support (including evidence that you have complied with any court or government order), such as:

Cancelled checks,

Money and receipts,

A court or agency printout of child support payments,

Evidence of wage garnishments,

A letter from the parent or guardian who cares for your children.

If you answer "Yes" to any of Questions 1 through 14 of Part 10 of form N-400, send:

A written explanation on a separate sheet of paper.

If you answer "No" to any of Questions 34 through 39 of Part 10 of form N-400, send:

A written explanation on a separate sheet of paper.

If you have ever been arrested or detained by any law enforcement officer for any reason, and no charges were filed, send:

An original official statement by the arresting agency or applicant court confirming that no charges were filed.

If you have ever been arrested or detained by any law enforcement officer for any reason, and charges were filed, send:

An original or court-certified copy of the complete arrest record and disposition for each incident (dismissal order, conviction record or acquittal order).

If you have ever been convicted or placed in an alternative sentencing program or rehabilitative program (such as a drug treatment or community service program), send:

An original or court-certified copy of the sentencing record for each incident; and

Evidence that you completed your sentence:

An original or certified copy of your probation or parole record; or

Evidence that you completed an alternative sentencing program or rehabilitative program.

If you have ever had any arrest or conviction vacated, set aside, sealed, expunged or otherwise removed from your record, send:

An original or court-certified copy of the court order vacating, setting aside, sealing, expunging or otherwise removing the arrest or conviction, or

NOTE: If you have been arrested or convicted of a crime, you may send any countervailing evidence or evidence in your favor concerning the circumstances of your arrest and/or conviction that you would like USCIS to consider.

If you have ever failed to file an income tax return since you became a Permanent Resident, send:

All correspondence with the IRS regarding your failure to file.

If you have any federal, state or local taxes that are overdue, send:

A signed agreement from the IRS or state or local tax office showing that you have filed a tax return and arranged to pay the taxes you owe; and

Documentation from the IRS or state or local tax office showing the current status of your repayment program.

NOTE: You may obtain copies of tax documents and tax information by contacting your local IRS offices, using the Blue Pages of your telephone directory, or through its website at www.irs.gov.

If you are applying for a disability exception to the testing requirement, send:

An original Form N-648, "Medical Certification for Disability Exceptions," completed less than six months ago by a licensed medical or osteopathic doctor or licensed clinical psychologist.

If you did not register with the Selective Service and you (1) are male, (2) are 26 years old or older, and (3) lived in the United States in a status other than as a lawful nonimmigrant between the ages of 18 and 26, send:

A "Status Information Letter" from the Selective Service (Call 1-847-688-6888) for more information.

Hope this helps too.

Ant

P.S. For my N-400 application, I sent in 95+ pages of evidence, spanning from the timeframe of my marriage to present (2006-2009), which included the items on this list, along with some additional items not mentioned here....

Can i send 2006-2007 lease agreement and utility bills along with my N400 as supporting evidence?

thanks.

Edited November 19, 2009 by Ant+D+A

[antda 13]

Hi Everyone,

I sent in my N-400 application in September, and this is what I sent in, as posted before on the following message thread on VJ:

N-400: Ant’s Naturalization Evidence and Information Submitted (3 year marriage rule)…, Is this enough evidence?...

Enclosed (for Ant’s N-400 application) please find:

• A 3-page cover letter

• The 10-page completed “N-400 Application for Naturalization” application form

• A check for $675 ($595 forms + $80 biometrics fees), to U.S. Department of Homeland Security

• Plus 95-pages of additional documents and evidence for my specific N-400 case.

I have also enclosed the following general documents (copies/photocopies/originals) with my application:

Enclosed General Documents for all and/or most Naturalization Applicants

1)10yr Permanent Unconditional Resident Card (front side)

2)10yr Permanent Unconditional Resident Card (back side)

3)10yr Permanent Unconditional Resident Card USCIS Mailer (June 2009)

4) Receipt Notice of Action of I-751 Removal of Conditions (August 2008)

5) 2 Coloured US Passport-Sized Photographs

6) Note/Letter explaining my former country of nationality/citizenship as Canada

7) Canadian Citizenship Certificate and Citizenship Card

8-9) Expired Canadian Passport (with married last name notation)

10) Valid Canadian Passport (with married last name)

11-12) Note/Letter explaining my trips outside of the USA since permanent residency

13-15) Other documents (prefer not to mention here…but still relevant nevertheless)

As well, I have enclosed additional supporting evidence (copies/photocopies/originals), as I am

“Applying based on marriage to a US Citizen for at least three years”:

Additional Evidence of “Marriage to a US Citizen”

Current Marriage Certificate

16) US New York State Marriage Certificate of Ant and D

Evidence that your Spouse has been a US Citizen for the last three years:

17) US Birth Certificate of husband, D

18-19) New York State Enhanced (US Citizens Only) Driver’s License for D

2007-2011: New York State Driver’s License for Ant (Showing same addresses as D)

(both front and back sides, with former address on front sides and current address on back sides)

Lack of Joint Tax Returns

20-21) Note/Letter and Additional Legal Evidence to explain Non-Filing of Income Taxes for Ant and D

22-24) D’s Income Payment Letters/Statements

Joint Bank Accounts Statements

25-31) Checking Account Statements (7 Statements) (Bank 1)

32-33) Checking Account Change of Address Letters (Bank 1)

34) Bank Account Welcome Thank You Card (Bank 2)

35-36) Savings Account Statement (2 Statements) (Bank 2)

37-38) Checking Account Statements (2 Statements) (Bank 2)

Joint Housing Documents-(Home #1: July 2006-August 2009) (ASC: Buffalo, NY)

39) Home Purchase Agreement 2006

40) Lease Agreement 2008

41) Lease Agreement 2009

42) Rent 2007-2008 Reduction Letter

43) Rent 2008-2009 Reduction Letter

44) Electric Account Letter

45) Final Electric Bill

Joint Housing Documents-(Home #2: April 2009-August 2009) (ASC: Buffalo, NY)

46) Original Notarized Letter explaining our different physical addresses vs. mailing addresses

47) Real Property Transfer of Land Report

48-49) Land Survey and Receipt

50) Attorney Letter regarding land purchase and deed

51) Warranty Deed for Land owned

52) Home Purchase Agreement 2009

53) Mortgage Loan Application Processing Letter

54) Mortgage Loan Application Approval Letter

55) Mortgage Loan Commitment Letter

56) Mortgage Loan Commitment Letter Flood Zone Changes/Amendments

57) Town Building Permit

58) Homeowner Insurance Binder and Invoice

59) Automobile Insurance Identification Cards

60-61) Home Propane Purchase Agreements

62-65) Sewage Disposal System Letters and Permit

66) Certificate of Building Occupancy

67) Change of Address Confirmation Letter from USPS

Notification of Address Changes to the USCIS (as required legally to do such by the USCIS)

68-70) AR-11 (Change of Address for Ant) and I-865 (Sponsor Address Change for D) Application Forms

71-72) AR-11 to London, KY and I-865 to St. Albans, VT, USPS Mail Delivery Receipts

73) Receipt Notice of Action of I-865 Sponsor Address Change

Note: Notice of Action of AR-11 not received. Regardless, I assume USCIS updated my address

Baby/Child of Ant and D (Baby Aaron, Born: July 30, 2009)

74-79) Medical Notes of 3 Prior Pregnancies and 3 Prior Miscarriages

80-82) Medical Notes of Recent 1 Pregnancy, with Baby due July 2009

83) Medical Note to USCIS, due to I-751 delays, explaining complications of recent pregnancy

84) Note/Letter about travel during risky pregnancy to borrow money needed for naturalization

85) Hospital Announcement Certificate for Baby Aaron

86) Crib Card and Immunization Record Card for Baby Aaron

87) Newspaper Announcement for Son born to Ant and D

88) Church Announcement for the birth of our Son

89-90) Church Flyer Mailer and Church Clerk Record of our Son

91) WIC Program Identification Card for Baby Aaron

92) Application for US Birth Certificate and SSN for Baby Aaron

93) US Birth Certificate/Certified Transcript of Birth of Son, Aaron

94-95) Family Photographs of D, Ant, and Aaron

Lol..This was definitely "more than enough"...."better safe than sorry," I suppose....

Hope this helps. Good luck on the rest of your immigration journey too.

Ant

Edited November 19, 2009 by Ant+D+A