Application for Naturalization

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status

No forms / supporting documents in this ICR. Check IC Document Collections.

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
11867	Application for Naturalization Form	Migrated

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1115-0009	ICR Reference No: 199810-1115-016
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 199707-1115-003
Agency/Subagency: DOJ/INS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Application for Naturalization
Type of Information Collection: Reinstatement with change of a previously approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Emergency	Approval Requested By: 11/15/1998
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 11/18/1998
	Date Received in OIRA: 10/30/1998
Terms of Clearance: Approved. When INS initially submitted this package it included a revision of the N-400 form. INS will not be using this form until summer 1999. This approval is for the existing form which is attached. When INS submits the renewal of this collection, it will submit the revised form. Among the issues raised in discussions with INS over the revised form that INS will need to resolve by the next submission are: 1. Placing an appropriate disclaimer above the information for criminal background check. 2. Discuss with FBI the need to ask the race/ethnicity questions consistent with OMB guidance. 3. Reword the questions on civics and history knowledge. 4. Ensure that information collected electronically conforms with the paper form. 5. Take into account public comments received on the new form.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	04/30/1999	04/30/1999
Responses	700,000	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	4,200,000	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	157,500,000	0	0

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Abstract: The information collected on this form is used by lawful permanent residents seeking to become naturalized citizens of the United States. The Service uses this form to determine an applicant's eligibility for naturalization.

Emergency Justfication:

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Authorizing Statute(s): None

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:

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Federal Register Notices & Comments

Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Application for Naturalization	N-400

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Approved	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	700,000	0	0	700,000	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	4,200,000	0	0	4,200,000	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	157,500,000	0	0	157,500,000	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to:

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement:

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $0

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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Common Form ICR:  No

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On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).

The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(i) Why the information is being collected;

(ii) Use of information;

(iii) Burden estimate;

(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);

(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and

(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.

Certification Date: 10/30/1998

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