1. USCIS Forms - Citizenship and Naturalization Based Forms
USCIS provides most of the immigrant and non-immigrant forms through the website, which
are free of cost. USCIS provides detailed instructions about all the immigration and the
Naturalization forms. Information about the fees and the location to file the forms are provided
by the USCIS.
USCIS Forms based on Green Card, Naturalization, citizenship, employment, adoption and
humanitarian benefits can be obtained online. Forms that are related to Naturalization ad
citizenship are N-400, N-600, N-565, N-470, N-648, N-300, N-426, N-336 and N-644. These
forms are used for various purposes based on Naturalization and Citizenship.
N-400, Application for Naturalization
Naturalization is a process through which US citizenship is granted to a foreign national. To
apply for Naturalization the the applicant must fulfill all the eligibility requirements constituted
by Congress, in the Immigration and Nationality Act. If the foreign citizen is found to be
eligible for US citizenship, he can apply for Naturalization by filing Form N-400.
N-600, Application for Certificate of Citizenship
This form may be filed by an individual in order to document his US citizenship status based
on his US citizen parentage.
N-565, Application for Replacement Naturalization/Citizenship Document
Form N-565 can be filed to apply for a replacement of the Certificate of Citizenship,
Declaration of Intention, Repatriation Certificate or the Naturalization Certificate. It can also
be filed to apply for a special certificate of Naturalization in order to be recognized as an
American citizen by a foreign country
N-470, Application to Preserve Residence for Naturalization Purposes
A lawful permanent resident may intend to leave the US and stay abroad for a year or more,
for certain purposes like employment offer overseas. If he wishes to pursue Naturalization, he
must preserve his status in the United States an an immigrant. Hence, to do so, he can file
Form N-470, in order to obtain approval to preserve residency, before leaving the United
States.
N-648, Medical Certification for Disability Exceptions
An individual who seeks an exemption to the English and Civics components of the

2. Naturalization test, due to physical disability or mental impairment can file this form. This form
must be certified by medical doctors or clinical psychologists licensed to practice in the United
States.
N-426, Request for Certification of Military or Naval Service
This form may be filed by the current or former members of the US armed forces. This form
must be completed and certified by the applicant and the certifying official. This form will then
serve as an authenticated certification of the applicants military service. Through this, the
applicant's service in the US armed forces will be verified by the Department of Defense.
N-300, Application to File Declaration of Intention
This form my be filed by the lawful permanent resident of the United States, above the age of
18. This form is not mandatory for Naturalization, but certain states in America require the
Declaration of Intention, if the applicant wishes to conduct a certain business or to acquire
certain licenses in that state.
N-336, Request for a Hearing on a Decision in Naturalization Proceedings
This form may be filed, if you request a hearing before an Immigration officer on an
unfavorable judgment related to your Naturalization application. To request for a hearing, you
must file your request with the USCIS, within 30 days from the date of receiving the decision.
N-644, Application for Posthumous Citizenship
United States grants citizenship for non US citizens who die as a result of an injury caused
due to active duty with the armed forces of the United States. Eligible dependents of the
deceased veteran such as parents, spouse, children and siblings may apply for posthumous
citizenship by filing Form N-644. In order to apply for posthumous citizenship the application
must be filed within two years, from the death of the veteran.
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