Filing Form N-400 (Application for Naturalization) is a complex process, and mistakes can lead to denial. If you’ve received a denial, here are your options:
- Appeal the Denial: Use Form N-336 (Request for a Hearing on a Decision in Naturalization Proceedings). This can be filed online or on paper within one month of receiving the denial notice, with a $700 filing fee.
- File a New Application: If errors were made in the initial application, refile Form N-400.
- File a Motion to Reopen: This requests USCIS to reopen your case if new evidence is available or if there was an error in the initial decision.
- File a Motion to Reconsider: This asks USCIS to reconsider its decision based on legal arguments or if there was a misunderstanding of facts.
Understanding Naturalization
Naturalization is the process of granting U.S. citizenship to lawful permanent residents (Green Card holders). You may be eligible through:
- Being an LPR for at least 5 years
- Marriage to a U.S. citizen
- Service in the U.S. military
- Being a child of a U.S. citizen
Need Help?
If you’ve been denied naturalization and need guidance, consider scheduling a free consultation with an immigration expert.
