Review the applicable filing basis
Citizenship & Naturalization Support
Prepare for the Final Step
Organized N-400 form and document support for permanent residents applying under the general five-year rule, the three-year marriage provision, or qualifying military service.
Who This Is For
Is this service right for your paperwork?
- Permanent residents applying under the five-year rule
- Applicants using the three-year marriage-to-a-U.S.-citizen provision
- Eligible current or former U.S. military members
- Applicants preparing records for the interview and civics process
How We Help
Structured support from records to filing readiness
- Form N-400 typing from client-provided answers
- Residence, travel and tax-document checklist
- Marriage-based evidence organization
- Military-record checklist support
- Interview-document binder organization
- Application copy and receipt tracking
Your Preparation Roadmap
A clear step-by-step process
Prepare travel and residence history
Collect identity, tax and civil records
Complete and review Form N-400
Submit and attend biometrics if scheduled
Prepare records for interview and oath
Document Checklist
Records commonly prepared for this service
- Front and back of the Green Card
- Current and expired passports or travel documents
- Travel dates and address history
- IRS tax transcripts for the applicable period
- Marriage certificate and prior-marriage termination records
- For the three-year rule: spouse’s citizenship proof and shared-life records
- Certified police and court dispositions for any arrest or citation, when applicable
- For military applicants: certified Form N-426 or discharge records such as DD Form 214
Requirements vary by filing basis and may change. Always use the latest instructions from the responsible government agency.
Before You File
Common issues to avoid
- Incomplete travel or address history
- Inconsistent tax and residence information
- Failing to disclose required citations or arrests
- Missing marriage-based evidence under the three-year rule
- Submitting military records without proper certification
Frequently Asked Questions
Helpful answers before you begin
What is the difference between the five-year and three-year rules?
Most applicants use five years of permanent residence. Some applicants married to and living with a U.S. citizen may qualify after three years if all statutory requirements are met.
What happens at the interview?
A USCIS officer reviews the application and supporting records and generally administers English and civics testing unless an exception applies.
Do military applicants pay the N-400 fee?
Qualifying military naturalization filings may be fee-exempt. Confirm the current instructions and applicable service provision before filing.
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