What documents do I need for my citizenship interview?

Everyone should bring their green card, a photo ID, the appointment notice, all passports, and tax records. Beyond that, what you bring depends on your situation, such as marriage, children, arrests, taxes, or long trips abroad.

Do I need to bring tax returns to my citizenship interview?

It is strongly recommended to bring tax transcripts or returns for the last 5 years, because filing the taxes you owe is a core part of good moral character.

What to Bring to Your Citizenship Interview: Personalized Checklist

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Tell us about your situation

Are you applying based on marriage to a U.S. citizen?

Have you or your spouse been married before?

Do you have any children?

Are you under a court order to pay child support?

Are you self-employed or a business owner?

Have you ever been arrested, cited, or detained?

Do you owe taxes or are you on an IRS payment plan?

Did you have a continuous absence of more than 180 full days?

Are you a man who lived in the US between ages 18 and 26?

Do you want to change your name, or has it changed?

Are you requesting a disability exception (Form N-648)?

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Bring these no matter what

Your Permanent Resident Card (green card)The officer verifies your identity and status against it.
A state-issued photo ID or driver's licenseA second proof of identity.
Your interview appointment noticeIt confirms your time, place, and case number.
All passports and travel documents, current and expiredThe officer matches your trips to your stamps to confirm your residence.
Any USCIS notices about your caseSo you can answer questions about anything that has happened since you filed.
Federal tax transcripts or returns for the last 5 yearsA clean tax record is a core part of good moral character.

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This is a free educational estimate from N400Test.com, not legal advice and not affiliated with USCIS. It covers the residence-based timeline only; other requirements still apply. Always confirm your dates on uscis.gov, and talk to an immigration attorney about anything complicated.

What should I bring to my citizenship interview?

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