Instructions For Form N-400 - Application For Naturalization Page 13

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For example:
(1) An IRS tax return transcript or an IRS-certified tax return listing tax information relevant to your absence for
the last 5 years (or 3 years if you are applying on the basis of marriage to a U.S. citizen);
(2) Rent or mortgage payments and pay statements;
(3) Bank, credit card, and loan statements showing regular transactions;
(4) Proof of car registration and insurance;
(5) A photocopy of your passport showing entry and exit stamps; or
(6) Any other document that shows you have not abandoned your residence in the United States.
F. Selective Service Registration. If you are a man between 18 and 26 years of age, provide proof of your
registration with the Selective Service. If you are 26 years of age or older, provide proof that you registered with
the Selective Service when you were required to do so between 18 and 26 years of age.
If you were required to register and did not, provide a typed or printed statement explaining why you did not
register and provide a status information letter from the Selective Service. For more information about Selective
Service registration, or how to get proof that you registered, visit
or call 1-888-655-1825.
G. Arrests/Convictions. If you have ever been arrested or detained anywhere in the world, by any law enforcement
officer, for any reason, and no charges were filed, bring:
(1) An original or court-certified arrest report; and
(2) An official, certified statement from the arresting agency or applicable court confirming that no charges were
filed.
If you have ever been arrested or detained anywhere in the world, by any law enforcement officer, for any reason,
and charges were filed, bring:
(1) Certified photocopies of all arrest reports, charging documents, court dispositions, sentencing reports, and any
other relevant documents.
(2) You may include any additional evidence in your favor concerning the circumstances of your arrests or
convictions that you would like USCIS to consider.
(3) If you were placed on probation, you must provide evidence to show that you completed your probationary
sentence.
If you have ever been convicted or placed in an alternative sentencing program (such as diversion) or
rehabilitative program (such as a drug treatment or community service program), bring:
(1) An original or court-certified sentencing record for each incident; and
(2) Evidence that you completed your sentence, such as a probation record, parole record, or evidence that you
completed an alternative sentencing program or rehabilitative program. Copies must be certified by the
issuing agency.
If you have ever had any arrest or conviction vacated, set aside, sealed, expunged, or otherwise removed from
your record, bring:
(1) An original or court-certified court order vacating, setting aside, sealing, expunging or otherwise removing the
arrest or conviction from your record; or
(2) An original statement from the court that no record exists of your arrest or conviction.
NOTE: You must provide the documentation even if someone including a judge, law enforcement officer, or
attorney told you that you no longer have a record or told you that you do not have to disclose the information.
Form N-400 Instructions 12/23/16 N
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