BCIS Mandates Use of Form N-400 Application for Naturalization (Citizenship), dated May 31, 2001 or Later
Courtesy of AILA
Effective March 31, 2003, the BCIS (formerly INS) will only accept Applications for Naturalization filed using the Form N-400 dated May 31, 2001, or later. Any application submitted using previous editions of the N-400 will be rejected. Below is an excerpt from the Federal Register Notice.
This notice confirms only editions dated May 31, 2001, or
later, of the Form N-400, Application for Naturalization, as acceptable
for filing by persons applying for United States citizenship. These
revised editions include recent legislative changes, clarify the
information required from applicants, eliminate obsolete questions, and
update the data collection process. This notice advises the public that
all Forms N-400 that are mailed, postmarked or otherwise filed on or
after March 31, 2003 must bear the edition date of May 31, 2001, or
later.
DATES: This notice is effective March 31, 2003.
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