few questions about filing

[agrzybianek 34]

Hello, I am getting ready to send my citizenship application (N400) I had few questions, please forgive me if some of these can be answered online but i couldn't find answers.

thank you for any help!

 

1. Once I fill out my application do I mail it in inside just a regular envelope or do I need one of those large envelopes where i don't fold the application/check?

 

2. for the question where it says " have you ever not filed a federal or state tax since you became a permanent resident" - I did not file 2008-2010 since I was a dependent under my parents. I worked very little and made way below the requirement to file taxes according to the IRS, do I need to check "yes" and attach an explanation saying that I did not make enough money or what should I do? 

 

3. I don't have to include my tax returns with my application do I? I was told just to bring them to the interview in case the agent wants to see them. how many years back do I need to bring? I read somewhere that it's 5 unless you are married to an american citizen which I am (been married to a US born citizen since 2015) I was able to print out a document from the IRS web site stating that I do not owe any taxes/paid my taxes and that there was no 1040 filed for me in 2014 since I made $60 that year. do I need to bring anything else for that 2014 year to prove that I did not work or just the explanation? 

 

4. My green card expires May 2018. do you think it's enough time to get everything taken care of and get my citizenship? if my green card were to expire close to my interview what do I have to do? 

 

thanks once again!

 

[agrzybianek 34]

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[TBoneTX 45,324]

1.  Mail it any way you like.  A flat envelope is probably better and neater.  On the outside of the envelope, put "ORIGINAL N-400" so that the mailroom people can more easily know what's inside.

 

2.  Do it.

 

3.  Read the N-400 instructions carefully, interpret them literally, and answer questions completely & accurately.  Bring absolutely everything possible to your interview -- it's better to have it and not need it than the converse.

 

4.  It should be ample time.  You'll remain a Permanent Resident regardless.  If it happens that your green card expires before everything is wrapped up, perhaps keep in your wallet a copy of a USCIS "we've received your N-400 application" letter (or a copy of any later letter), if it makes you feel better.

 

Good luck!