{"id":29135,"date":"2018-01-29T10:59:50","date_gmt":"2018-01-29T18:59:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.us-immigration.com\/blog\/?p=29135"},"modified":"2024-11-28T04:22:31","modified_gmt":"2024-11-28T12:22:31","slug":"n-400-cover-letter-sample-letter-for-citizenship-application","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.us-immigration.com\/blog\/n-400-cover-letter-sample-letter-for-citizenship-application\/","title":{"rendered":"N-400 Cover Letter &#8211; Sample Letter for Citizenship Application"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/application-2076445_1280.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-29169\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/application-2076445_1280.png\" alt=\"N-400 Cover Letter - Sample Letter for Citizenship Application\" width=\"236\" height=\"139\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.us-immigration.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/application-2076445_1280.png 1280w, https:\/\/www.us-immigration.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/application-2076445_1280-300x176.png 300w, https:\/\/www.us-immigration.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/application-2076445_1280-768x452.png 768w, https:\/\/www.us-immigration.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/application-2076445_1280-1024x602.png 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 236px) 100vw, 236px\" \/><\/a>In submitting <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.us-immigration.com\/us-citizenship-and-naturalization-application.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Form N-400<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Application for Naturalization, applicants must assemble an extensive package of paperwork. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uscis.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/files\/article\/M-476.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Manual M-476<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A Guide to Naturalization<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, contains a \u201cDocument Checklist\u201d listing two pages of documentation that individuals may need to include. A cover letter allows applicants to draw it all together by<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">listing their key identifying information and points of contact,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">confirming that they have fulfilled the requirements making them eligible for naturalization,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">highlighting any particular concerns or unusual circumstances associated with their case, and<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">detailing the documents included in their package.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Information included in the cover letter should be clear, concise and consistent with the information provided within the packet.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>Sample N-400 Cover Letter<\/b><\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Applicant\u2019s Full Name<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Applicant\u2019s Mailing Address<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">City, State and Zip Code<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Date<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">USCIS<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Address of Office<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Receiving N-400 Packet<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">RE: Original Submission of Form N-400, Application for Naturalization<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Applicant: Applicant\u2019s Full Name<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uscis.gov\/tools\/glossary\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A-Number<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Applicant\u2019s Alien Registration Number<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the first paragraph, applicants should list the date on which they were granted permanent resident status. Following sentences should indicate that the applicant has fulfilled the residency and other requirements needed to qualify for naturalization.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The second paragraph is useful for pointing out any concerns or unusual circumstances associated with the application. This should be brief, as paperwork within the packet should contain any needed details.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The third paragraph is useful for listing the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uscis.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/files\/article\/M-476.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">documents included<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in the packet. A typical list may include, for example,<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check # for $725 for $640 filing fee and $85 biometrics fee;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.us-immigration.com\/us-citizenship-and-naturalization-application.html\">Form N-400<\/a>, Application for Naturalization;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uscis.gov\/g-1145\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Form G-1145<\/a>, E-Notification of Application\/Petition Acceptance;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">photocopies of front and back of Permanent Resident Card, A-Number A 123 456 789;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">photocopy of the marriage certificate for applicant and spouse;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">photocopy of spouse\u2019s birth certificate;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">photocopy of spouse\u2019s divorce decree;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">photocopy and translation of applicant\u2019s divorce decree; <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IRS tax return transcript for last 3 years, 2016-2018; and<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">any other required evidence on the Document Checklist or Form N-400\u2019s instructions that pertains to the applicant\u2019s case.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A final paragraph usually politely requests that USCIS process the naturalization packet. Applicants can also politely request that USCIS contact them with any questions or concerns and provide a phone number. A final, closing sentence should thank USCIS personnel for their time and attention devoted to the case.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sincerely, <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Applicant\u2019s Signature<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Applicant\u2019s Name<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Form N-400 Cover Letter USCIS Filing Tips<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To ensure that packets can be processed as quickly as possible, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uscis.gov\/forms\/forms-information\/form-filing-tips\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">USCIS offers two recommendations:<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Applicants should clearly mark cover letters and envelopes with the type of submission\u2014<em><strong>Original Submission of<\/strong><\/em> <em>Form N-400, Application for Naturalization<\/em>, for example.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Applicants should clearly mark cover letters and envelopes with the form number concerned: <em>Original Submission of<\/em> <em><strong>Form N-400<\/strong>, Application for Naturalization<\/em>, for example.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The reference line or subject line that introduces the cover letter\u2019s body text should clearly indicate both the type of submission and form number as well as the applicant\u2019s full legal name and alien number.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><strong>Related Articles:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.us-immigration.com\/blog\/citizenship-application\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Citizenship Application<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.us-immigration.com\/blog\/form-n-400-application-filing-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Form N-400 &#8211; Application Filing Tips<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.us-immigration.com\/blog\/videos\/how-to-file-n-400\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">How to File N-400<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Updated On 6\/6\/2018<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In submitting Form N-400, Application for Naturalization, applicants must assemble an extensive package of paperwork. Manual M-476, A Guide to Naturalization, contains a \u201cDocument Checklist\u201d listing two pages of documentation that individuals may need to include. A cover letter allows applicants to draw it all together by listing their key identifying information and points of [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"rank_math_lock_modified_date":false,"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"default","ast-site-content-layout":"default","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"set","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"categories":[61],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-29135","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-blog"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.us-immigration.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/29135","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.us-immigration.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.us-immigration.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.us-immigration.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/9"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.us-immigration.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=29135"}],"version-history":[{"count":8,"href":"https:\/\/www.us-immigration.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/29135\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":44732,"href":"https:\/\/www.us-immigration.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/29135\/revisions\/44732"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.us-immigration.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=29135"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.us-immigration.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=29135"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.us-immigration.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=29135"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}