Definition
N-400
Application for Naturalization — the U.S. citizenship application.
Form N-400 is used by LPRs to apply for U.S. citizenship. The current filing fee is $760 (online) or $760 (paper, as of 2024 fee rule). Applicants must prove continuous residence, physical presence, good moral character, English, and civics knowledge.
See also
More immigration terms
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National Interest Waiver
A waiver of the EB-2 labor certification requirement for work in the national interest.
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Naturalization Ceremony
The public ceremony at which approved naturalization applicants take the Oath of Allegiance.
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Nonimmigrant Intent
A requirement to show you intend to return home after temporary stay in the U.S.
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Notice of Intent to Deny
A USCIS notice that the agency plans to deny a case unless the applicant overcomes specific concerns.
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