Instructions For Application To File Declaration Of Intention (Form N-300) printable pdf download

Application to File Declaration of Intention

USCIS

Form N-300

Department of Homeland Security

OMB No. 1615-0078

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

Expires 03/31/2018

What Is the Purpose of Form N-300?

Form N-300, Application to File Declaration of Intention, enables you, a lawful permanent resident, to notify U.S.

Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) that you intend to become a citizen of the United States. USCIS does not

require that you file this application to become eligible for naturalization.

Who May File Form N-300?

You may file this application if:

1. You are a lawful permanent resident over 18 years of age; and

2. You are currently residing in the United States.

General Instructions

USCIS provides forms free of charge through the USCIS website. In order to view, print, or fill out our forms, you should

use the latest version of Adobe Reader, which you can download for free at If you do not

have Internet access, you may call the USCIS National Customer Service Center at 1-800-375-5283 and ask that we mail

a form to you. For TTY (deaf or hard of hearing) call: 1-800-767-1833.

Signature. Each application must be properly signed and filed. For all signatures on this application, USCIS will not

accept a stamped or typewritten name in place of a signature. If you are under 14 years of age, your parent or legal

guardian may sign the application on your behalf. A legal guardian may also sign for a mentally incompetent person.

Filing Fee. Each application must be accompanied by the appropriate filing fee. (See the What Is the Filing Fee section

of these Instructions.)

Evidence. At the time of filing, you must submit all evidence and supporting documentation listed in the Specific

Instructions and/or What Evidence Must You Submit section of these Instructions.

Copies. You may submit legible photocopies of documents requested, unless the Instructions specifically state that you

must submit an original document. USCIS may request an original document at the time of filing or at any time during

processing of an application, petition, or request. If you submit original documents when not required, the documents

may remain a part of the record, and USCIS will not automatically return them to you.

Translations. If you submit a document with information in a foreign language, you must also submit a full English

translation. The translator must sign a certification that the English language translation is complete and accurate, and that

he or she is competent to translate from the foreign language into English. The certification should also include the date,

the translator’s signature and printed name, and may contain the translator’s contact information.

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