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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

Full Name: [Spouse’s Full Name]

Country of Birth: [Country]

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

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]

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]

[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]

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]

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]

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

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

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

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

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]