(a) The applicant shall apply for naturalization in accordance with instructions provided on the form prescribed by USCIS for that purpose. (Revised effective 11/28/11, 76 FR 53764)(Previous paragraph (a)(2) amended effective 1/20/99, 63 FR 70313; amended 3/29/98, 63 FR 12979 and delayed effective 3/20/96, 60 FR 14353) (Previous paragraph (a)(3) redesignated effective 3/29/98, 63 FR 12979)

(b) At the time of the examination on the application for naturalization, the applicant may be required to establish the status of lawful permanent resident by submitting the original evidence, issued by the Service, of lawful permanent residence in the United States. The applicant may be also required to submit any passports, or any other documents that have been used to enter the United States at any time after the original admission for permanent residence. (Removed, and redesignated effective 11/28/11 - previously paragraph (c), 76 FR 53764)(Previous paragraph (b) added effective 3/29/98, 63 FR 12979)(Previous paragraph (c) redesignated 3/29/ 98, 63 FR 12979)