N-400 Checklist

[Andrea&Henry 311]

I'll be submitting my N-400 (base on marriage to an USC) within a few weeks and I started gathering all the documents.

As far as I know is just:

1. N-400 form
2. Copy of my GC (back and forth)
3. Copy of his birth certificate
4. 2 photos
5. our marriage certificate
6. check for $680

For proof of our ongoing marriage, I was planning to send

1. Our son's birth certificate
2. tax return copy from previous years
3. bank account, health insurance and car insurances with both names listed

a.Should I send pictures? or do I need more proof?

b. How is the process after I send the package?

thanks in advanced

Andrea

[VZLAN-US-Citizen 11]

Andrea & Henry,

First of all, congratulations on being so close to the very end of your journey. As far as I can recall, I don't think you need any further evidence than what is required to be submitted with this form. Remember, this final step of the process is not about you being married, it's about you becoming a citizen. All that extra proof you mention has more to do with proving your marriage was real, which you have already done by obtaining your green card, going through the removal of conditions, and waiting a long time.

Read the form carefully, and read the instructions here:

http://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/files/form/n-400instr.pdf

It only mentions Photographs, photocopy of the front and back of your Form I-551 (Permanent Resident Card), Copy of Permanent Resident Card, State-Issued Identification: Bring a valid State-issued identification, such as a driver's license, Permanent Resident Card, Passports and Travel Documents.

Other Documents. Depending on the circumstances, you should bring certain documents to your interview. For

example, if you have been arrested or convicted of a crime, you must bring certified arrest report(s), court disposition(s),

sentencing report(s), and any other relevant documents. If you were placed on probation, you must provide evidence that you completed your probationary period. You do not need to bring documentation for traffic fines and incidents (unless alcohol- or drug-related) that did not involve an actual arrest if the penalty was only a fine of less than $500 or points on your driver's license. For more information on the documents you must bring to your interview, see A Guide to Naturalization (M-476).

Check out that last document here:

http://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/files/article/M-476.pdf

Hope that helps.

M

[Andrea&Henry 311]

Andrea & Henry,

First of all, congratulations on being so close to the very end of your journey. As far as I can recall, I don't think you need any further evidence than what is required to be submitted with this form. Remember, this final step of the process is not about you being married, it's about you becoming a citizen. All that extra proof you mention has more to do with proving your marriage was real, which you have already done by obtaining your green card, going through the removal of conditions, and waiting a long time.

Read the form carefully, and read the instructions here:

http://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/files/form/n-400instr.pdf

It only mentions Photographs, photocopy of the front and back of your Form I-551 (Permanent Resident Card), Copy of Permanent Resident Card, State-Issued Identification: Bring a valid State-issued identification, such as a driver's license, Permanent Resident Card, Passports and Travel Documents.

Other Documents. Depending on the circumstances, you should bring certain documents to your interview. For

example, if you have been arrested or convicted of a crime, you must bring certified arrest report(s), court disposition(s),

sentencing report(s), and any other relevant documents. If you were placed on probation, you must provide evidence that you completed your probationary period. You do not need to bring documentation for traffic fines and incidents (unless alcohol- or drug-related) that did not involve an actual arrest if the penalty was only a fine of less than $500 or points on your driver's license. For more information on the documents you must bring to your interview, see A Guide to Naturalization (M-476).

Check out that last document here:

http://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/files/article/M-476.pdf

Hope that helps.

M

thank you so so much for your help!!