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Documentos requeridos para la ciudadanía estadounidense

¿Qué documentos de respaldo se necesitan para la solicitud de ciudadanía y la entrevista?

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Como parte del proceso de naturalización, todos los solicitantes de ciudadanía estadounidense deben proporcionar documentos de respaldo al Servicio de Ciudadanía e Inmigración de los Estados Unidos (USCIS, por sus siglas en inglés). Qué documentos son necesarios depende de la situación de cada solicitante. Los titulares de la tarjeta verde que solicitan la naturalización basada en su matrimonio con un ciudadano estadounidense, por ejemplo, deben proporcionar documentación adicional, como un certificado de matrimonio y el pasaporte estadounidense de su cónyuge. ¿No está seguro de si califica para la ciudadanía? Comience por verificar su elegibilidad.

Los solicitantes presentan los documentos justificativos en diferentes etapas del proceso de naturalización. En las tablas a continuación, verá qué documentos deben enviarse con su Solicitud de Naturalización (Formulario N-400) y lista de verificación de naturalización de los cuales documentos debes traer a tu entrevista de naturalización. Asegúrese de consultar también nuestra guía de creación de documentos digitales de la manera que prefiere el gobierno de Estados Unidos. Si no tienes todos estos documentos a mano, ¡no te preocupes! La buena noticia es que puedes comenzar en su solicitud ahora, mientras reúne sus documentos justificativos. ¡No necesitas todos los documentos para comenzar a progresar!

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Formulario N-400 Documentos requeridos

Los documentos que se enumeran a continuación deben ser presentados con Formulario N-400.

Document Type

Examples of Acceptable Documents

Who Needs to Submit It?

Proof of green card holder (permanent resident) status

- Copy (front and back) of your green card (officially called the “Permanent Resident Card,” or Form I-551 )

All applicants

Application fee payment (see the “Fee Reduction or Waiver” section of our guide to citizenship costs for the appropriate amount, if any)

Send one of the following:
- Personal check (with your A-Number printed on the back)
- Money order (with your A-Number printed on the back)
- Credit card authorization form (Form G-1450, officially called the “e-Notification of Application/Petition Acceptance”)

All applicants (except those who are exempt or applying for a fee waiver)

Proof of current marital status

Send copies of all of the following, if applicable:
- Marriage certificates
- Divorce papers
- Annulment certificates
- Death certificates
- Other official records (such as a “Single Status Certificate” or “No Record of Marriage Certificate,” available from clerks/deputy clerks offices or the Secretary of State’s Apostille office in each state)

All currently or previously married applicants

Proof of identity

- Two passport-style photos (2 inches by 2 inches)

Applicants living and applying from abroad

Proof of military service

- Form N-426 (officially called the “Request for Certification of Military or Naval Service”)

Applicants filing based on their qualifying military service

Proof of medical disability

- Form N-648 (officially called the “Medical Certification for Disability Exceptions”)

Applicants requesting an exemption from the citizenship test based on a qualifying medical condition

Fee reduction application

- Form I-942 (officially called the “Request for Reduced Fee”)

Applicants requesting a reduction of the citizenship application fee

Fee waiver application

- Form I-912 (officially called the “Request for Fee Waiver”)

Applicants requesting a waiver of the citizenship application and biometrics fees

Request for representation at the the naturalization interview

- Form G-28 (officially called the “Notice of Entry of Appearance as Attorney or Accredited Representative”)

Applicants who wish to be accompanied by an attorney or other representative at their U.S. citizenship interview

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Entrevista de naturalización Documentos requeridos

Debe traer los documentos que se enumeran a continuación con su carta de cita de entrevista a su entrevista de naturalización.

Document Type

Examples of Acceptable Documents

Who Needs to Submit It?

Proof of green card holder (permanent resident) status

- Green card (officially called the “Permanent Resident Card,” or Form I-551)

All applicants

State-issued identification

- State ID
- Driver’s license

All applicants

Travel records

Bring all of the following:
- Passports (current and expired)
- USCIS-issued travel documents (such as Form I-94, officially called the “Arrival/Departure Record”)

All applicants

Proof of current marital status and termination of your prior marriages, if any

Bring original copies of all of the following for yourself:
- Marriage certificates
- Divorce papers
- Annulment certificates
- Death certificates
- Other official records (such as a “Single Status Certificate” or “No Record of Marriage Certificate,” available from clerks/deputy clerks offices or the Secretary of State’s Apostille office in each state)

All currently or previously married applicants

Proof of termination of your spouse’s previous marriages, if any

Bring original copies of all of the following for your spouse:
- Divorce papers
- Annulment certificates
- Death certificates
- Other official records

All currently married applicants (if applicable)

Proof of official name change(s), if any

Bring as many of the following that apply:
- Marriage certificate (usually sufficient)
- Divorce papers
- Court order of name change
- Adoption papers
- Other official records

All applicants (if applicable)

Importante: Se le permite proporcionar copias de los documentos enumerados debajo de esta fila con su Formulario N-400, pero generalmente es una buena idea esperar y llevarlos a tu entrevista. Eso se debe a que cualquier cambio que ocurra entre presentando su N-400 y haciendo el juramento de lealtad significa que necesitaría presentar nueva documentación que refleje el cambio y USCIS necesitaría reevaluar su solicitud, lo que probablemente causaría retrasos.

Document Type

Examples of Acceptable Documents

Who Needs to Submit It?

Proof of spouse’s U.S. citizenship for the past 3 years prior to filing your Form N-400

- Birth certificate (for spouses who have been U.S. citizens since birth)
- Certificate of Naturalization
- Certificate of Citizenship
- Consular Report of Birth Abroad of a U.S. Citizen (Form FS-240)

Applicants filing based on their marriage to a U.S. citizen

Proof of termination of your previous marriage(s)

Bring original copies of all of the following:
- Marriage certificates
- Divorce papers
- Annulment certificates
- Death certificates
- Other official records

Applicants filing based on their marriage to a U.S. citizen

Proof of an authentic marriage for the past 3 years prior to filing your Form N-400

Bring as many as possible of the following:
- Joint bank and credit card statements
- Joint leases or mortgages
- Birth certificate(s) of your child(ren)Joint insurance policies
- Joint income tax returns or tax transcripts for the past 3 filing years

Applicants filing based on their marriage to a U.S. citizen

Proof of parental rights over your child(ren)

Bring one of the following for each child:
- Birth certificate
- Court order naming you as the parent
- Adoption papers

Applicants listing their children or dependents on Form N-400

Proof that you have fulfilled your financial support obligations (if applicable)

Bring the following for each dependent child who does not live with you and for other dependents (spouse and/or ex-spouse(s)):
- Copies of court or government orders for you to provide financial support
- Canceled checks or money order receipts
- Copies of court or government documents showing child support and/or alimony payments
- Records of wage garnishments
- Notarized letter from the parent or guardian who cares for your child(ren)

Applicants listing their children or dependents on Form N-400

Proof of Internal Revenue Service (IRS) tax payments or overdue tax obligations

Bring copies (or transcripts) of the following:
- Federal income tax returns for the past 5 filing years (or past 3 filing years if applying based on marriage to a U.S. citizen)
If you owe federal, state, or local taxes:
- A signed agreement from the appropriate tax office showing that you’ve filed an income tax return and made a payment arrangement for your outstanding balance
- Documentation from the appropriate tax office showing the current status of your payment arrangement

All applicants, but especially those who apply based on their marriage to a U.S. citizen or who have taken trips abroad of at least 6 months (see more on “Continuous and Physical Presence“)

Proof that you have maintained permanent residence in the United States (see the “Continuous and Physical Presence” section of our guide to U.S. citizenship requirements)

Bring as many as possible of the following:
- Copy of your passport showing departure and arrival stamps
- Copies of income tax returns (or transcripts) for the past 5 filing years (or past 3 filing years if applying based on marriage to a U.S. citizen)Rent or mortgage payment receipts
- Bank, credit card, and loan statements showing regular transactions
- Auto registration and insurance
- Other records showing that you maintained your permanent residence

All applicants who have taken any trips abroad lasting over 6 months (181 days) but less than 1 year (364 days)

Proof of Selective Service registration (see more on “Military and Civil Service Registration“)

If you registered for Selective Service, bring the following:
- Registration Acknowledgement Card (from Selective Service System)
If did not register for Selective Service but were required to, bring all of the following:
- Status Information Letter (from Selective Service System)A notarized personal affidavit (sworn statement) from yourself, explaining why you did not register
- Notarized personal affidavits (sworn statements) from other people who knew you and can support your claim

Male applicants of a certain age (see more on “Military and Civil Service Registration“)

Records of previous encounters with law enforcement (see the “Good Moral Character” section of our guide to U.S. citizenship requirements) IMPORTANT: Documentation is required even if you have been told by anyone (including an attorney, judge, or police officer) that your record no longer exists or that you do not need to provide it to the government.

To help you locate the documents listed below, please refer to our guide on obtaining court, police, or prison records. If you’ve ever been arrested or detained anywhere in the world, and no charges were filed, bring both of the following:
- Original or court-certified arrest report
- Official, certified statement from the law enforcement agency that arrested you or from the court confirming that no charges were filed
If you’ve ever been arrested or detained anywhere in the world, and charges were filed, bring certified copies of all of the following:
- Arrest reports
- Charging documents
- Court dispositions Sentencing reports (including a report that you completed your probationary sentence)Other relevant documents (including those in your favor that you’d like USCIS to consider)
If you’ve ever been convicted or placed in alternative sentencing (such as diversion) or rehabilitation (such as drug treatment or community service), bring both of the following:
- Original or court-certified sentencing record for each incident
- Original or agency-certified record showing that you completed your program or sentence (such as a probation or parole record)
If you’ve ever had any arrest or conviction vacated, set aside, sealed, expunged, or removed from your record, bring one of the following:
- Original or court-certified court order showing any of the above outcomes
- Original statement from the court that no record exists of your arrest or conviction
If you’ve ever been in a traffic incident that involved alcohol or drugs, led to an arrest, or seriously injured another person, bring the following:
- Any of the relevant documents listed above, based on the outcome of each incident
- Original arrest record, if any
- Original police report

All applicants who have ever been:
- Arrested
- Detained
- Charged
- Convicted
- Received an alternative sentence
- Placed in rehabilitation

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