Request for Hearing on a Decision in Naturalization Proceedings Under Section 336

OMB No. 1615-0050: Expires 04/30/2012

Department of Homeland Security
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

Instructions for Form N-336, Request for a Hearing
on a Decision in Naturalization Proceedings

The Purpose of Form N-336
This form is used to request a hearing before an immigration
officer on the denial of your Form N-400, Application for
Naturalization.

A Guide to Naturalization

(Under Section 336 of the INA)

If extra space is needed to answer any question, attach an
additional sheet(s) of paper. You must provide the
following information on the top of each sheet of paper:
A. Your Alien Registration Number (A-Number);
B. The date;
C. Question number; and

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D. Your signature.

To help you understand the naturalization process, U.S.
Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) developed A
Guide to Naturalization (M-476). This publication provides
information on eligibility requirements and naturalization
procedures for immigrants considering U.S. citizenship. If you
do not already have a copy of M-476, you can obtain a copy
from the USCIS Web site at www.uscis.gov.

When You Must File

You must file your request for a hearing (Form N-336) within
30 calendar days of receiving the decision denying your Form
N-400.

USCIS will reject (not accept) a request that is not timely
filed. USCIS will not refund the filing fee if the Form
N-336 is rejected because it was not timely filed. If,
however, your request for a hearing is not timely filed, but
it meets the requirements for a motion to reopen or motion
to reconsider, USCIS will issue a decision in your case.

Document Submission

1. Denial Notice. You must submit a copy of the decision
denying your Form N-400 at the time of filing your Form
N-336.

2. Supporting Documents. You may submit any additional
documents or briefs to support your Form N-336 at the
time of filing your Form N-336 or at the time of your Form
N-336 hearing.

General Instructions
1. Type or print clearly using black ink. Keep all
information within the area provided.

2. Answer all questions fully and accurately. Write “N/A”
if an item is not applicable. Write “None” if the answer is
none.
3. Avoid highlighting, crossing out, or writing outside the
area provided for a response.
If you must make substantial corrections to your Form
N-336, USCIS recommends that you begin with a new
Form N-336 rather than using correction tape or fluid to
white out information. USCIS scanners may see through
the white correction tape or fluid. This may lead to
incorrect information being captured in USCIS systems
which may cause processing delays or a rejection of your
Form N-336.
Ensure that you are using the correct edition of the Form
N-336. The correct edition is available on the USCIS Web
site at www.uscis.gov.

4. Provide your A-Number on the top right corner of each
page. Your A-Number is located on your Permanent
Resident Card (formerly known as the Alien Registration
or “Green” Card). The A-Number on your card consists of
seven to nine numbers, depending on when your record
was created. If the A-Number on your card has fewer than
nine numbers, place enough zeros before the first number
to make a total of nine numbers on Form N-336. For
example, write number A1234567 as A001234567, or write
number A12345678 as A012345678.

Translations. You must provide a full English translation for
any document written in a foreign language you submit to
USCIS. The translator must certify that the translation is
complete and accurate and that he or she is competent to
translate from the foreign language into English.
Copies. You may submit copies of documents unless USCIS
requests original documents. Original documents submitted
when not required may remain a part of the record.

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Specific Form Instructions

Part 2. Information About Form N-400 (Application for
Naturalization) for Which You Are Requesting a
Hearing

This form is divided into six parts.
Part 1. Information About You, the Naturalization
Applicant
1. Current Legal Name. Your current legal name is the
name on your birth certificate unless it has been
changed after birth by a legal action such as a marriage
or court order. Do not provide a nickname.
2. Date of Birth. Always use eight numbers to show your
date of birth. Write the date in this order: Month, Day,
Year. For example, write May 1, 1958, as 05/01/1958.

1. Form N-400 Receipt Number. Provide the Form
N-400 receipt number for which you are requesting a
hearing. The receipt number is located on the receipt
notice you received after you filed your Form N-400
with USCIS. It appears in the upper left corner of your
notice.
2. Date of Form N-400 Denial Notice (mm/dd/yyyy).
Provide the date that USCIS denied your Form N-400.

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3. Home address. Provide the address where you now
reside. If you received benefits under the Violence
Against Women Act (VAWA) you may provide your
safe address.
Do not put a Post Office (P.O.) Box number here
unless that is your ONLY address.

If you reside outside the United States

If you do not have a State or Province, enter the name of
your city again in that box. If you do not have a ZIP or
Postal Code, enter 00000 in the ZIP or Postal Code box.

4. Mailing Address. Provide your mailing address even if
it is the same as your home address. Provide "in care
of" name information, if applicable. You must write
something in every box, except an apartment number or
“C/O” if you do not have one, within “Mailing
Address.”
NOTE: USCIS may not be able to contact you if you do
not provide a complete and valid address. Your Form
N-336 may be delayed or you may not be able to seek a
hearing on your Form N-400 denial. In addition, USCIS
may not be able to return the fee for Form N-336 to you if
you do not write a complete and valid address. If USCIS
cannot return the fee, USCIS will cash your check.
5. Telephone numbers. Provide your current telephone
numbers. If the answer is none, write “None.” If you
are hearing impaired and use a TTY telephone
connection, indicate this by writing “TTY” after the
telephone number.
6. E-Mail address. Provide your current e-mail address.
If you do not have an e-mail address, write “None.”

3. USCIS Office That Issued Form N-400 Denial
Notice. Provide the location of the USCIS local office
that issued the denial.

Part 3. Reason You Are Requesting a Hearing

Provide the reason(s) you are requesting a hearing on your
denied Form N-400. You may attach additional documents
or briefs to support your Form N-336.

Part 4. Accommodations for Individuals With Disabilities
and/or Impairments
USCIS is committed to providing reasonable
accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities
and impairments that will help them fully participate in
USCIS programs and benefits.
Reasonable accommodations vary with each disability or
impairment. They may involve modifications to practices
or procedures. There are various types of reasonable
accommodations that may be offered. Examples include:
1. If you are unable to use your hands, you may be
permitted to take the test orally rather than in writing;
2. If you are hearing impaired, you may be provided with
a sign-language interpreter at an interview or other
application related appointment; or
3. For those unable to travel to a designated USCIS
location for an interview, you may be visited at your
home or a hospital.
If you believe that you need USCIS to accommodate your
disability and/or impairment, check the “Yes” box in
Part 4 and then check any applicable box that describes the
nature of your disability(ies) and/or impairment(s). Also,
write the type(s) of accommodation(s) you are requesting
on the line(s) provided. If you are requesting a sign-

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language interpreter, be sure to indicate for which
language. If you require more space to provide additional
information, please provide the information in a separate
sheet(s) of paper.
NOTE: All domestic USCIS facilities meet the
Accessibility Guidelines of the Americans with
Disabilities Act, so you do not need to contact USCIS to
request an accommodation for physical access to a
domestic USCIS office. However, in Part 4 of Form
N-336, you can indicate whether you use a wheelchair.
This will allow USCIS to better prepare for your visit and
have a wheelchair accessible interview room available for
you once you enter the facility.

Processing Information
Any Form N-336 that is not signed or accompanied by the
correct fee, except those accompanied by a fee waiver
request (Form I-912, Request for Fee Waiver), will be
rejected. A Form N-336 that is not completed according to
these instructions, is missing pages or otherwise not
executed in its entirety may be rejected or delayed. If
USCIS rejects your Form N-336 for any of the reasons
above, the form and any fees will be returned to you if you
provide a complete mailing address, and you will be
notified why the form is considered deficient. You may
correct the deficiency and refile a Form N-336. An
application or petition is not considered properly filed
until accepted by USCIS.

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USCIS considers requests for reasonable accommodations
on a case-by-case basis and will use its best efforts to
reasonably accommodate all applicants with disabilities or
impairments. Qualified individuals will not be excluded
from the participation in, be denied the benefits of,
USCIS's programs solely on the basis of their
disability(ies) or impairment(s). Requesting and/or
receiving an accommodation will not affect your eligibility
for a USCIS benefit.
Part 5. Your Signature

Sign the Form N-336 as you normally sign your name.
You may place an “X” mark instead of a signature if you
are unable to write in any language.
NOTE: A designated representative may sign here if the
applicant is unable to sign due to a physical or
developmental disability or mental impairment. A
designated representative who signs on behalf of an
applicant attests under penalty of perjury that the
information being provided in the application is true and
correct. See M-476 for more information.

Requests for More Information or Hearing

You will be scheduled for an interview with USCIS within
180 days from the date upon which you properly filed your
Form N-336 with USCIS. USCIS may request more
information or evidence. USCIS may also request that you
submit the originals of any copies you previously provided to
USCIS with your Form N-336.
Decision

The decision on Form N-336 involves a determination of
whether you have established eligibility for naturalization. If
you do not establish a basis for eligibility, USCIS will uphold
the decision to deny your Form N-400. You will be notified of
the decision in writing.

What Is the Filing Fee

The fee for filing Form N-336 is $650.

A designated representative that is signing on behalf of an
applicant with a physical or development disability or
mental impairment should write the name of the applicant
and then his or her own name followed by the words
“Designated Representative.” If a designated
representative has prepared the application, the designated
representative must also sign the application in the
Preparer's signature box (Part 6).

NOTE: Members or veterans of any branch of the U.S.
Armed Forces do not need to pay a fee to file Form N-336 if
they have filed Form N-400 under sections 328 or 329 of the
Immigration and Nationality Act (the INA) and their Form
N-400 has been denied.

NOTE: USCIS will reject your Form N-336 if it is not
signed.

1. The check or money order must be drawn on a bank or
other financial institution located in the United States and
must be payable in U.S. currency; and

Part 6. Signature of Person Who Prepared This Form
N-336 for You (if applicable)
If you prepared Form N-336 by yourself, leave this section
blank. If someone filled out this Form N-336 for you, he or
she must complete this section.

Use the following guidelines when you prepare your check
or money order for your Form N-336 fee:

2. Make the check or money order payable to U.S.
Department of Homeland Security.
NOTE: Spell out U.S. Department of Homeland Security;
do not use the initials "USDHS" or "DHS."
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3. If you live outside the United States, Guam, or the U.S.
Virgin Islands, contact the nearest U.S. Embassy or
consulate for instructions on the method of payment.
Notice to Those Making Payment by Check
USCIS will make a copy and convert your original check into
an electronic funds transfer (EFT). This means USCIS will use
the account information on your check to electronically debit
your account for the check amount. This debit usually takes 24
hours and should show up on your regular account statement.
USCIS will not return your original check. USCIS will
destroy it and keep a copy with your file. If the EFT cannot be
processed due to technical reasons, you authorize USCIS to
process the copy of the check. If the EFT cannot be completed
because of insufficient funds, USCIS may try the EFT up to
two times.

Where To File
Mail your completed Form N-336 and accompanying
documentation to the USCIS Phoenix Lockbox facility at the
following address:
USCIS
P.O. Box 20100
Phoenix, AZ 85036
For Express Mail or courier deliveries, use the following
address:

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USCIS
Attn: Form N-336
1820 E. Skyharbor Circle S
Suite 100
Phoenix, AZ 85034

If you receive an insufficient funds notice, USCIS will send
you instructions on how to submit your penalty fee. Do not
send a check for the penalty fee to the address where you filed
your Form N-336. It will be returned to you.

Form N-336 Requests From Current or Former Members
of the Military, Spouses of Current Members of the
Military, and Close Relatives of Deceased Members of the
Military

How To Check If the Fees Are Correct

You must send the Form N-336 for the naturalization
application filed under the military provisions, sections 328 or
329 of the INA, to the USCIS Nebraska Service Center
(NSC) at the address below regardless of where you live and
whether you are filing from within the United States or
abroad. Also, if you are the spouse of a current member of the
military, or are the close relative of a member of the military
(see INA section 319(d)), send your request for a hearing to
the NSC at the address below regardless of where you live and
whether you are filing from within the United States or abroad.

The fee on Form N-336 is current as of the edition date
appearing in the lower right corner of this page. However,
because USCIS fees change periodically, you can verify if the
fees are correct by following one of the steps below:

1. Visit the USCIS Web site at www.uscis.gov, select
“FORMS,” and check the “filing fee” column for the form
you are filing;
2. Review the Fee Schedule included in your form package if
you called us to request the form; or

3. Telephone the USCIS National Customer Service Center at
1-800-375-5283 and ask for the fee information.
Fee Waiver Request
Individuals may request a fee waiver based on an inability to
pay. Form I-912 provides a standard means for submitting fee
waiver requests. The instructions provide applicants with
guidance on properly completing Form I-912 and submitting
supporting documentation. The instructions also provide
information on how USCIS makes a decision on a fee waiver
request. To download a copy of Form I-912, including the
instructions, click on the “FORMS” link on the USCIS Web
site at www.uscis.gov.

USCIS Nebraska Service Center
P.O. Box 87426
Lincoln, NE 68501-7426

For Express Mail or courier deliveries, use the following
address:
USCIS Nebraska Service Center
850 S Street
Lincoln, NE 68508
E-Notification

If you are filing your Form N-336 at one of the USCIS
Lockbox facilities, you may elect to receive an e-mail and/or
text message notifying you that your Form N-336 has been
accepted. You must complete Form G-1145, E-Notification of
Application/Petition Acceptance, and attach it to the first page

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of your Form N-336. To download a copy of Form G-1145,
including the instructions, click on the "FORMS" link on the
USCIS Web site at www.uscis.gov.
Form Revision Date and Filing Addresses
The filing addresses provided on this form reflect the most
current information as of the date this form was last printed. If
you are filing Form N-336 more than 30 days after the latest
edition date shown in the lower right corner, visit the USCIS
Web site at www.uscis.gov before you file, and check the
“FORMS” page to confirm the correct filing address and
version currently in use. Check the edition date located at the
lower right corner of the form. If the edition date on your
Form N-336 matches the edition date listed for Form
N-336 on the online “FORMS” page, your version is current.
If the edition date on the online version is more recent,
download a copy and use it. If you do not have Internet
access, call the USCIS National Customer Service Center at
1-800-375-5283 to verify the current filing address and edition
date. USCIS will reject forms with the wrong revision date
and return the fee with instructions to resubmit the entire
filing using the current form.

Attorney or Accredited Representative
You may be represented, at no expense to the U.S.
Government, by an attorney or other duly accredited
representative. Your representative must submit Form G-28,
Notice of Entry of Appearance as Attorney or Accredited
Representative, with your Form N-336. Your representative
may also submit the Form G-28 at the time of your interview.
Form G-28 can be obtained by visiting the USCIS Web site at
www.uscis.gov, calling the USCIS forms line number at
1-800-870-3676, or by contacting the USCIS National
Customer Service Center at 1-800-375-5283.

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Address Changes

If you have changed your address, you must inform USCIS of
your new address. For information on filing a change of
address go to the USCIS Web site at www.uscis.gov/
addresschange or contact the USCIS National Customer
Service Center at 1-800-375-5283.
NOTE: Do not submit a change of address request to the
USCIS Lockbox facilities because the USCIS Lockbox
facilities do not process change of address requests.

USCIS Forms and Information

You can get USCIS forms and immigration-related
information on the USCIS Web site at www.uscis.gov. You
may order USCIS forms by calling the USCIS toll-free
number at 1-800-870-3676. You may also obtain forms and
information by telephoning the USCIS National Customer
Service Center at 1-800-375-5283.
You can schedule an appointment to meet with a USCIS
representative at your local USCIS office through the USCIS
Internet-based system, InfoPass. To access the system, visit
the USCIS Web site. Use the InfoPass appointment scheduler
and follow the screen prompts to set up your appointment.
InfoPass generates an electronic appointment notice that
appears on the screen.

Penalties

If you knowingly and willfully falsify or conceal a material
fact or submit a false document with Form N-336, USCIS will
deny your Form N-336 and may deny any other immigration
benefit. In addition, you may be subject to criminal
prosecution and penalties provided by law.

USCIS Privacy Act Statement

AUTHORITIES: The information requested on this form,
and the associated evidence, is collected under the
Immigration and Nationality Act, section 101, et seq.
PURPOSE: The primary purpose for providing the requested
information on this form is to determine if you have
established eligibility for the immigration benefit for which
you are filing. The information you provide will be used to
grant or deny the benefit sought.
DISCLOSURE: The information you provide is voluntary.
However, failure to provide the requested information, and
any requested evidence, may delay a final decision or result in
denial of your form.

ROUTINE USES: The information you provide on this
form may be shared with other Federal, State, local, and
foreign government agencies and authorized organizations
following approved routine uses described in the associated
published system of records notices [DHS-USCIS-007 Benefits Information System and DHS-USCIS-001 - Alien
File, Index, and National File Tracking System of Records),
which can be found at www.dhs.gov/privacy]. The
information may also be made available, as appropriate, for
law enforcement purposes or in the interest of national
security.
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Paperwork Reduction Act
An agency may not conduct or sponsor information collection,
and a person is not required to respond to a collection of
information, unless Form N-336 displays a current valid OMB
control number. The public reporting burden for this collection
of information is estimated at 2 hours and 45 minutes per
response. This includes the time to review the instructions, as
well as complete and submit your Form N-336. Send
comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect
of this collection of information, including suggestions for
reducing this burden, to: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration
Services, Regulatory Products Division, Office of the
Executive Secretariat, 20 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W.,
Washington, DC 20529-2020; OMB No. 1615-0050. This
form expires April 30, 2012. Do not mail your completed
Form N-336 to this address.

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