N-400: online vs paper application

[EatBulaga 407]

Hello Everyone,

 

What is the advantage of applying the paper form over the online application?

 

For the 3-year marriage-based N-400, does the online application allow for uploads of multiple files for bills, bank/credit statements, etc.?

 

Thanks in advance.

[nastra30 2,410]

53 minutes ago, EatBulaga said:

For the 3-year marriage-based N-400, does the online application allow for uploads of multiple files for bills, bank/credit statements, etc.?

 

Yes. And it's cheaper.

[EatBulaga 407]

8 minutes ago, nastra30 said:

Yes. And it's cheaper.

Actually. Online fee 710 is cheaper than paper application fee 760.

 

I'm wondering if I missed any advantages that the paper application has over the online application?

Edited Saturday at 07:15 PM by EatBulaga

[nastra30 2,410]

1 minute ago, EatBulaga said:

Actually. Online fee 710 is cheaper than paper application fee 760.

That's what I said.

[EatBulaga 407]

1 minute ago, nastra30 said:

That's what I said.

That's not an advantage for paper application being more expensive. 

 

I'm asking if paper application has any advantage over online application?

Edited Saturday at 07:19 PM by EatBulaga

[nastra30 2,410]

Just now, EatBulaga said:

That's not an advantage for paper application. 

 

I'm asking if paper application has any advantage over online application?

I responded to your second question. Go back and check.

Edited Saturday at 07:20 PM by nastra30

[Crazy Cat 42,547]

One advantage to filing online:  You immediately receive a receipt notice and (sometimes) a biometrics re-use notice.   We filed wife's (5 year) N-400 online.  It was easy and fast......no wasted time making paper copies.

Edited Saturday at 07:23 PM by Crazy Cat

[nastra30 2,410]

1 hour ago, EatBulaga said:

What is the advantage of applying the paper form over the online application?

Now to your 1st question. Paper filing is advantageous if you need a fee waiver. In fact that will be your only option.

[Crazy Cat 42,547]

12 minutes ago, EatBulaga said:

Actually. Online fee 710 is cheaper than paper application fee 760.

 

I'm wondering if I missed any advantages that the paper application has over the online application?

Your "fee" will be even more if filing on paper.  You can another $10 (at least) for mailing cost....and you have to worry about delivery.

Edited Saturday at 07:28 PM by Crazy Cat

[OldUser 7,863]

1 hour ago, EatBulaga said:

 

 

For the 3-year marriage-based N-400, does the online application allow for uploads of multiple files for bills, bank/credit statements, etc.?

Yes

[OldUser 7,863]

I was a skeptic about electronic filing, since my AOS and ROC were filed on paper. But after filing N-400 electronically, I can say it's more convenient.

 

The only reasons to file on paper is fee waiver or you have non-standard answers. Online form is strict about what you can type in answers to questions. Paper is more flexible in this regard.

[Rekyrts 77]

The electronic version makes it the perhaps the most DIY process that USCIS offers. Huge fan of ir versus paper.