Can I change my name at citizenship interview?

There is an option to request your name change at your naturalization interview. While at the interview, you will provide your filled out Form N-400, Application for Naturalization. The N-400 name change is done directly on your naturalization application rather than after your swearing-in ceremony.

Can I change my name before applying for citizenship?

You can apply for name change even after filing Form N-400 and in this case, you will have to apply for name change before taking the naturalization oath and you just need to complete and file “Petition for a Change in Name by an Applicant for Citizenship”.

Can you correct N-400 during interview?

You can correct the errors at the time of the interview. If you have a lot of corrections, the officer would appreciate a corrected N-400 at the time of the interview.

What if I made a mistake on n400?

To fix a mistake on a form filed with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), wait until you get the notice that tells you the agency received it. Then you should call the national USCIS Contact Center, explain the mistake, and request that they fix it.

Can I change my name after naturalization interview?

Even if you do not ask for a name change at this point, you can ask to file a Petition for Name Change at your USCIS interview. If USCIS grants your application for citizenship, you can change your name if you attend a naturalization swearing-in ceremony in court.

How do I Change my Name on the N-400?

You can indicate a name change on Form N-400, which is the main form for naturalization. Even if you do not ask for a name change at this point, you can ask to file a Petition for Name Change at your USCIS interview.

Can I Change my Name on my Certificate of citizenship?

You cannot choose a new name when you get a Certificate of Citizenship, but you can use it to correct an error in the spelling of the name. When you submit Form N-600 to ask for the Certificate of Citizenship, you must ask for the correction in a cover letter attached to the application.

Can you repeat questions in the naturalization interview?

Applicants may ask the USCIS officer to repeat or rephrase questions during the naturalization interview. For additional information on how USCIS officers assess English language abilities, please see the Scoring Guidelines for the U.S. Naturalization Test (PDF, 343.17 KB).