This is Teacher Jennifer from US Citizenship Podcast.
Every week, we bring you practice interviews, quizzes, resources,
and the latest news that help you get ready for your US citizenship interview.
Great News!
Starting December 2017,
applicants can file Form N-400, the Application for Naturalization,
online through their USCIS online account.
When they use the interactive Form N-400,
applicants will see questions, alerts, and notifications
specific to the answers they provide while completing the form.
Applicants will also see prompts and reminders to upload required evidence.
This means each person follows a personalized path for completing the form
based on the information that they provide.
By using the online account, applicants will be able to:
Update personal information online.
Answer optional questions in the Naturalization Eligibility Tool
to help determine their eligibility for naturalization.
Create, edit, save, or delete a draft application.
Upload evidence.
Pay any fees and submit the application.
View real-time case information and the history of their interactions with USCIS.
Securely and directly communicate with USCIS about their case.
Currently, individuals can create a unique, online account and file their Form N-400 online,
with only three exceptions.
At this time, applicants must submit a paper Form N-400
If they are applying for citizenship based on having served in the U.S armed forces
or based on their current service.
If they want to apply from outside of the United States,
or if they are requesting a fee waiver or reduced fee.
USCIS is also introducing an online naturalization eligibility tool
that helps intending applicants determine
if they may be eligible to apply for naturalization.
This optional tool provides information about the most common eligibility requirements for naturalization.
We encourage you to use the new USCIS interactive filing tool.
For more, information about the form go to USCIS.gov
You can see the information on the banner page.
However, if you would like to go directly to it, go to
N-400 Online Filing Tool: https://www.uscis.gov/n-400
On the right hand side, there is a button that will lead you to the interactive application.
Also to create your account, you will need to go to
USCIS Online Account: https://myaccount.uscis.dhs.gov/
To learn more, you can go to
uscitizenpod's YouTube channel.
There I have four screencasts about submitting your N-400 application online.
The first screencast is about creating your USCIS online account.
The second screencast is about determining your eligibility status.
The third screencast is about the first part of the N-400 application.
The fourth screencast is about the moral character section, otherwise known as Part 12.
Check the show notes for the links to these videos.
Thanks to USCIS for helping us become new citizens in the New Year.
Thanks for listening.
I know you will be a great American citizen.
Thank you so much.
2018: New Year, #newUScitizen