N-400 څه شی دی؟
د N-400 فورمه هغه غوښتنلیک دی چې تاسو یې د متحده ایالاتو د تابعيت اخيستلو لپاره ډکوئ. دا د تابعیت اړوند غوښتنلیک په نوم هم پیژندل کیږي. دا فورمه 14 مخونه لري چې 16 بېلابېلي برخي يې بايد تاسو ډکي کړئ.
Naturalization is the process by which a lawful permanent resident becomes a U.S. citizen.
څنکه تیاري وکړو
1. Make sure you are eligible to apply to become a U.S. citizen and that your Green Card is valid.
2. Read the instructions carefully. Also, be sure to use the latest edition of the form, edition 1/20/25. If you do not use the correct form, USCIS will not accept your application.
3. Collect all the requested documents so you can refer to them as you complete your application. You can find a list under the “Checklist of Required Initial Evidence” section.
4. Decide if you need legal help. It is a long, complicated form. Speaking with a lawyer is recommended. There are organizations that offer free help, such as Citizenshipworks.
5. Learn the meaning of hard words and terms used in Form N-400.
The application was changed in April 2024. ILRC’s Guide offers information on completing the new form. They also provide an application with notes to help you understand each question.
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You will first need to choose whether you are going to file the application online or by mail.
If you are filling out the form online, you will need to set up an account on the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) website. You can work on the application at your own pace and save it as a draft online until you are ready to submit it.
If you are mailing in your application, you can use the PDF of Form N-400 and either:
- دا ډاونلوډ کړئ او خپل ځوابونه ولیکئ.
- چاپ یې کړئ او په خپلو ځوابونو کې یې ولیکئ.
ستاسو د N-400 ډکولو لپاره لارښوونې:
- Your name should match your Green Card.
- A-number must be at the top of every page.
- په فورمه کې هرې پوښتنې ته ځواب ورکړئ.
- Write “N/A” for not applicable if the question does not relate to you.
- Write “none” for answers with zero.
- هرې پوښتنې ته په صادقانه توګه ځواب ورکړئ.
- که تاسو د یوې پوښتنې په ځواب نه پوهیږئ، تشریح کړئ چې ولې.
- له یو چا څخه پوښتنه وکړې چې ستاسو ټول ځوابونه بیاکتنه وکي.
- که تاسو د کاغذ غوښتنلیک کاروئ:
- هائی لائیټر یا وایټ آوټ مه کاروئ.
- که تاسو غلطي کوئ، نو بیا پیل وکړئ.
- Don’t forget to sign the application!
- د بشپړ شوي کاپي خوندي کړئ.
If you lie or misrepresent information on your application, there can be severe consequences. You can be charged with a crime, lose your ability to ever become a citizen, or even be deported. Your answers will be compared to previous documents, including overseas interviews and tax filings.
Form N-400 sections
The form is split up into 16 parts. Each section asks you questions about different things.
Part 1: Eligibility
Part 2: You (name, date of birth, etc)
Part 3: Biographic information (race, etc)
Part 4: Residence
Part 5: Marital history
Part 6: Children
Part 7: Work & school (past 5 years)
Part 8: Trips abroad (past 5 years)
Part 9: Legal, threat & criminal review
Part 10: Reduced fee
Part 11: Certification & signature
Part 12: Interpreter information
Part 13: Preparer information
Part 14: Additional information
Part 15-16: Completed at interview
Learn the meanings of hard words and terms
It is important to understand the words on Form N-400. It will help you fill out the form correctly. It will also help you prepare for the naturalization interview when you will be asked about your answers in the application.
File Form N-400
معلومات د دې پورې اړه لري چې ایا تاسو دا آنلاین وسپارئ یا د بریښنالیک له لارې.
If you are submitting online, you can upload photos of all the requested documents from your computer, phone, or tablet. You will be directed through the process and given an opportunity to review your answers first. You will provide an electronic signature before being directed to provide payment.
If you are submitting by mail, you should send photocopies of the requested documents unless an original was requested. Originals will be returned to you. Include the citizenship filing fee. Review the USCIS filing tips and look up your USCIS lockbox address for where to send it.
Things to note about the requested documents:
- په بله ژبه کې ټول اسناد باید د تصدیق شوي ژباړونکي لخوا انګلیسي ته وژباړل شي.
- If you are seeking a disability exemption, include Form N-648.
- که تاسو د متحده ایالاتو څخه بهر اوسیږئ، تاسو باید د پاسپورټ سټایل دوه 2 عکسونه واستوئ.
If you change your address after applying, you must notify USCIS within 10 days. You can change your address online. Changing your address with the post office will NOT change your address with USCIS. If you miss an appointment because the notice went to the wrong address, you could have your application denied or have to wait longer.
What happens after filing
If you submitted online, you can log in to your USCIS account to view your receipt number and case status.
If you submitted by mail, USCIS will mail you a receipt notice after they receive your application. You can check the status of your application online by typing in your receipt number. You can also get estimated processing times online.
You will also get a notice for your biometrics appointment to have your fingerprints and photograph taken. USCIS will schedule your naturalization interview after reviewing your background check.
Processing changes
As of October 2025:
- Immigration officers may consider additional factors when deciding whether citizenship applicants have good moral character.
- More citizenship applications are not being approved, with a 24% increase in denials.
- Citizenship applications now take longer to process under the Trump administration. The average wait for an answer has increased from about 5 months to nearly 8 months. More delays are expected.
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