N-400 Evidence Clarification...

[SaharaSunset 165]

Hi all,

 

So my husband came to the U.S. on a K-1 Visa and now has his 10 year greencard.  He has been a permanent resident now for 3 1/2 years so I know we are okay to apply for citizenship.  My question is regarding evidence to be submitted with the N-400 form.  From what I read in the N-400 information, most of the evidence of our marriage and life together would be brought to the interview - right ?  

And so am I correct in understanding that the only thing we need to submit(mail) with the N-400 form is:

- our $725 fee,

- a copy of his greencard,

- and a copy of our marriage certificate?

 

And that's all?

 

Sorry, I am just so used to sending in piles of evidence with the application that I just feel like I need to be sure I am understanding this correctly! 

[Cheezees 1,514]

Please review the document checklist at https://www.uscis.gov/n-400

[SaharaSunset 165]

Thank you Cheezees for the reply.  I actually have gone through that document checklist and the instructions several times - but they are different, which is why I am asking for clarification.  On the page link you provided their are several links.

 

In this link: (Instructions for Form N-400 (PDF, 260 KB) on page 10 of the instructions It says to include only the following "required" evidence with the application: photographs(but only if you don't live on the U.S.), a copy of the greencard, a copy of your marriage certificate, and then another form if you are military - and we are not.  It then instructs you to bring spouse's birth certificate, joint account info, tax forms and other proofs to your interview.  But again, it does not say to include these evidences with your N-400 application form.

 

But this link: (Document Checklist, Current Fees, Naturalization Eligibility Worksheet (PDF, 495 KB) says you should also send in (suggesting it should be sent with the application) proof of the spouses citizenship, and "documents referring to you and your spouse" - and lists "suggested" documents including joint bank account info, mortgage info, a child's birth certificate, tax transcripts etc.

 

So which one is correct?  The instructions or the checklist? 

[frostiana 12]

 I was in your same situation and applied as a married resident 3 1/2 years. I included photocopies of marriage certificate divorce documents, bank statements, a photo copy of our joint credit card showing both cards in the same name, and our three years of tax returns that That he sent for from the IRS the tax summary showing joint tax returns. We are seniors and had previous marriages. I also sent a copy of our home deed. I know that I probably didn't have to send these things until the interview, but like you, I am used to sending piles and piles of evidence and I couldn't resist and no one minded and I now have my interview date for February 1 so it all went smoothly. I had my biometrics on October 8. So I'm at the interview I will simply bring the originals of all the things that I sent with my application and of course everything else they required like my passport, green card, etc. It can't hurt to include a few extra things.