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How to File Your Application for Naturalization Online Video

Learn how to use your online account to check your eligibility for naturalization, complete the online form, upload evidence, and pay your fee. You’ll also learn how to track and manage your case after filing.

Chapter Links:

  • Learn more about your online account and how to create it!
    Chapter 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sl5HbkUAVh4&t=25s
  • Check before you file! Learn about our eligibility tool before you start your online application. 
    Chapter 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sl5HbkUAVh4&t=196s
  • What information will I need to get started?  Watch to be prepared with the information.
    Chapter 3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sl5HbkUAVh4&t=262s
  • What other information will you need?  We will need some background information about you – watch this clip for some examples.
    Chapter 4: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sl5HbkUAVh4&t=378s
  • Do I need to have my family’s information?   For some applications, you will need it. 
    Chapter 5:  https://youtu.be/sl5HbkUAVh4?t=487
  • Make sure you answer all the questions on the application, especially those about moral character.
    Chapter 6:  https://youtu.be/sl5HbkUAVh4?t=582
  • When you file online, you must still include the required evidence.  
    Chapter 7:  https://youtu.be/sl5HbkUAVh4?t=675
  • Once you have completed your form, make sure to review it, correct any errors, add your payment information, and click “submit” – watch these steps.
    Chapter 8: https://youtu.be/sl5HbkUAVh4?t=835
  • Learn how to manage your case once submitted, and about resources to help you prepare for the interview and the civics test.
    Chapter 9: https://youtu.be/sl5HbkUAVh4?t=942
  • With your online account, you will be able to track your case status – learn how in this short clip.
    Chapter 10: https://youtu.be/sl5HbkUAVh4?t=998
  • You can always add more evidence as part of your application, check how to upload unsolicited evidence.
    Chapter 11:  https://youtu.be/sl5HbkUAVh4?t=1019
  • With an online account, you can send a secure message and receive information about your case!
    Chapter 12:  https://youtu.be/sl5HbkUAVh4?t=1063
  • If we ask for additional evidence, you can respond to a request for additional evidence through your online account, learn some tips.
    Chapter 13: https://youtu.be/sl5HbkUAVh4?t=1102
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03/11/2022
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