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We recommend that you print or save a copy of your completed application to review in the future and for

your records.

What Evidence Must You Submit?

You must submit all evidence requested in these Instructions with your application. If you fail to submit required

evidence, USCIS may reject or deny your application for failure to submit requested evidence or supporting documents in

accordance with 8 CFR 103.2(b)(1) and these Instructions.

When to File Form N-470?

1. Generally, you must have been physically present and residing in the United States for an uninterrupted period,

without any absences, for at least one year after your admission as a lawful permanent resident before you can file

Form N-470.

2. You do not have to be in the United States to file Form N-470, but you must file it before you have been absent from

the United States for a continuous period of one year.

Religious Workers Exception to the One Year Absence Requirement

Religious workers may apply:

1. Before departing from the United States;

2. After departing from the United States; or

3. After returning to the United States.

Religious workers are not required to have lived in the United States for a specific period of time prior to filing Form

N-470.

What Is the Filing Fee?

The filing fee for Form N-470 is $355.

NOTE: The filing fee is not refundable, regardless of any action USCIS takes on this application. DO NOT MAIL

CASH. You must submit all fees in the exact amounts.

Use the following guidelines when you prepare your check or money order for the Form N-470 filing fee:

1. The check or money order must be drawn on a bank or other financial institution located in the United States and must

be payable in U.S. currency; and

2. Make the check or money order payable to U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

NOTE: Spell out U.S. Department of Homeland Security; do not use the initials “USDHS” or “DHS.”

3. If you live outside the United States, contact the nearest U.S. Embassy or U.S. Consulate for instructions on the

method of payment.

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