N-400 Application for Naturalization Cover Letter Template

[Your Full Name]

[A-Number]

[Street Address]

[City, State, ZIP Code]

Phone: [Phone Number]

Email: [Email Address]

[Date]

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

[USCIS Lockbox or Service Center Name]

[Street Address]

[City, State, ZIP Code]

1. Subject and Applicant Identification

Re: Form N-400, Application for Naturalization

Applicant: [Your Full Name], DOB: [MM/DD/YYYY], A-Number: [A-Number]

I, [Your Full Name], am submitting this cover letter in support of my Form N-400, Application for Naturalization.

2. Personal and Immigration Background

Personal Information:

• Full Legal Name: [Last, First, Middle]

• Other Names Used: [Other Names or “None”]

• Date of Birth: [MM/DD/YYYY]

• Place of Birth: [City, Country]

• Country of Citizenship/Nationality: [Country]

Immigration Information:

• A-Number: [A-Number]

• USCIS Online Account Number (if any): [Number or “None”]

• Date You Became a Lawful Permanent Resident: [MM/DD/YYYY]

• Class of Admission (if known): [Class of Admission]

• Green Card Expiration Date: [MM/DD/YYYY]

3. Basis for Naturalization Eligibility

I am applying for naturalization under the following eligibility basis:

[Select and complete as applicable:]

• Five-Year Permanent Resident (General Rule):

  • Date LPR Status Granted: [MM/DD/YYYY]

• Three-Year Spouse of U.S. Citizen:

  • Spouse’s Full Name: [Spouse’s Name]

  • Spouse’s Citizenship: [U.S. Citizen]

  • Date of Marriage: [MM/DD/YYYY]

  • Date Spouse Became U.S. Citizen (if applicable): [MM/DD/YYYY]

• Military Service or Other Category:

  • Category: [e.g., Military Service, Qualifying Service During Hostilities, Other]

  • Service Details: [Branch, Dates of Service]

I believe I meet the residency, physical presence, and other eligibility requirements as indicated in my Form N-400.

4. Residence, Physical Presence, and Travel Summary

Current U.S. Address:

[Street Address, City, State, ZIP Code]

Residence History (Last 5 Years or Relevant Period):

• From [MM/YYYY] to [MM/YYYY]: [Address, City, State, ZIP Code]

• From [MM/YYYY] to [MM/YYYY]: [Address, City, State, ZIP Code]

• From [MM/YYYY] to Present: [Address, City, State, ZIP Code]

Total Time Outside the United States During the Relevant Period:

• Total Number of Trips Abroad: [Number]

• Approximate Total Days Outside the United States: [Number of Days]

Longest Single Trip Outside the United States:

• Dates of Trip: [From MM/DD/YYYY to MM/DD/YYYY]

• Destination Country: [Country]

5. Marital and Family Information

Current Marital Status: [Single / Married / Divorced / Widowed / Separated]

Spouse’s Information (if applicable):

• Full Name: [Spouse’s Full Name]

• Date of Birth: [MM/DD/YYYY]

• Country of Birth: [Country]

• Citizenship/Status: [U.S. Citizen / Lawful Permanent Resident / Other]

• Date of Marriage: [MM/DD/YYYY]

• Place of Marriage: [City, State/Country]

Prior Marriages (if any):

• Your Prior Marriages: [Name of Former Spouse, Dates of Marriage and Termination]

• Spouse’s Prior Marriages: [Name of Former Spouse, Dates of Marriage and Termination]

Children (if any):

• [Child’s Name], DOB: [MM/DD/YYYY], Place of Birth: [City, Country], Current Status/Residence: [Description]

• [Child’s Name], DOB: [MM/DD/YYYY], Place of Birth: [City, Country], Current Status/Residence: [Description]

6. Brief Good Moral Character and Community Summary

Employment History (Recent Years):

• Employer Name: [Name], Position: [Job Title], City/State: [City, State], Dates: [From MM/YYYY to MM/YYYY]

• Employer Name: [Name], Position: [Job Title], City/State: [City, State], Dates: [From MM/YYYY to MM/YYYY]

Community and Family Responsibilities:

• Community or Religious Involvement: [Short Description]

• Volunteer Activities (if any): [Short Description]

• Family Responsibilities (care for children, spouse, parents, or others): [Short Description]

Criminal or Traffic History (if any):

• [Brief summary of any incidents, citations, or “I have not been arrested, charged, or convicted of any crime.”]

7. Forms and Supporting Documents Enclosed

The following items are included with my N-400 application package:

Forms:

• Form N-400, Application for Naturalization (completed and signed)

• Form G-1145, E-Notification of Application/Petition Acceptance [if used]

Identity and Immigration Documents:

• Copy of both sides of Permanent Resident Card (Green Card)

• Copy of biographical page of passport or other government-issued photo ID

Marital and Family Documents (as applicable):

• Marriage certificate(s)

• Divorce decree(s) or death certificate(s) from prior marriages

• Spouse’s U.S. passport, naturalization certificate, or birth certificate (for three-year eligibility cases)

• Birth certificates of children

Residence and Presence Evidence (if included):

• Copies of leases, mortgage statements, utility bills, or other address evidence

• Copies of tax returns or transcripts for recent years

Military or Other Category Documents (if applicable):

• Military service records, Form N-426, or relevant certificates

Additional Supporting Documents (if applicable):

• Court records or dispositions (if any prior arrests or citations)

• Letters of support or community references

• Any other documents relevant to my eligibility for naturalization

8. Closing and Request

I respectfully request that USCIS accept my Form N-400, Application for Naturalization, and schedule me for biometrics and, when appropriate, for the naturalization interview.

To the best of my knowledge and belief, the information provided in my Form N-400, this cover letter, and the supporting documents is true, correct, and complete.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

[Your Signature, if printed]

[Your Full Name]

Date: [MM/DD/YYYY]