Instructions For Application To File Declaration Of Intention (Form N-300) (Page 6 of 7) in pdf

Requests for More Information. We may request that you provide more information or evidence to support your

application. We may also request that you provide the originals of any copies you submit. USCIS will return any

requested originals when they are no longer needed.

Requests for Interview. We may request that you appear at a USCIS office for an interview based on your application.

At the time of any interview or other appearance at a USCIS office, we may require that you provide your fingerprints,

photograph, and/or signature to verify your identity and/or update background and security checks.

Decision. The decision on Form N-300 involves a determination of whether you have established eligibility for the

immigration benefit you are seeking. USCIS will notify you of the decision in writing.

USCIS Forms and Information

To ensure you are using the latest version of this application, visit the USCIS website at

where you can

obtain the latest USCIS forms and immigration-related information. If you do not have Internet access, you may order

USCIS forms by calling the Forms Request Line at 1-800-870-3676. You may also obtain forms and information by

calling the USCIS National Customer Service Center at 1-800-375-5283. For TTY (deaf or hard of hearing) call:

1-800-767-1833.

Instead of waiting in line for assistance at your local USCIS office, you can schedule an appointment online at

. Select “Schedule an appointment online” and follow the screen prompts to set up your appointment.

Once you finish scheduling an appointment, the system will generate an appointment notice for you.

Penalties

If you knowingly and willfully falsify or conceal a material fact or submit a false document with your Form N-300, we

will deny your Form N-300 and may deny any other immigration benefit. In addition, you will face severe penalties

provided by law and may be subject to criminal prosecution.

USCIS Privacy Act Statement

AUTHORITIES: The information requested on this application, and the associated evidence, is collected under Section

334 of the Immigration and Nationality Act 8 USC 1445, as amended INA section 101.

PURPOSE: The primary purpose for providing the requested information on this application is to notify USCIS, and

certain states, that you intend to become a United States Citizen.

DISCLOSURE: The information you provide on this application and submit to USCIS is voluntary. However, certain

states may require the completion of this benefit application prior to engaging in any business with you. Failure to

complete this application does not make you ineligible for USCIS benefits, but may prevent you from engaging in

business with the state.

ROUTINE USES: DHS may share the information you provide on this application with other Federal, state, local,

and foreign government agencies and authorized organizations. DHS follows approved routine uses described in the

associated published system of records notices [DHS/USCIS-007 - Benefits Information System and DHS/USCIS-001 -

Alien File, Index and National File Tracking System Records] which you can find at DHS may

also share the information, as appropriate, for law enforcement purposes or in the interest of national security.

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