Citizenship · Columbus office
N-400 Application for Naturalization — paperwork help in Columbus
Form N-400 is the application for naturalization used by eligible permanent residents to apply for U.S. citizenship.
Planning your N-400 paperwork
Prepare your factual address, employment, travel and family history so dates can be checked against your records. Naturalization and a Certificate of Citizenship application serve different purposes. Ask a qualified professional to resolve eligibility questions before selecting your form.
Official N-400 page and current instructionsRecords to gather for a preparation appointment
Use this list to organize the records you already have. It is not a complete filing checklist. The current agency instructions, your request and any advice from your qualified representative determine what must be submitted.
- Green card (front and back)
- Travel history outside the United States
- Tax transcripts or returns
- Marriage and divorce records when relevant
- Court records for any citations or arrests
Tell us about missing records or conflicting names and dates. Bring instructions for any translation or certification required; confirm that separate work and its price before ordering it.
Asal N-400 preparation: $300
Flat fee for non-attorney paperwork preparation using your information and selected form. Government filing fees are separate. We confirm the scope before work begins.
View all service fees and what preparation includesHow the preparation appointment works
- Call to confirm your selected form or records task, preparation scope, price and appointment availability.
- Bring the requested records and your factual answers. We identify missing clerical information and keep your documents organized.
- For agreed preparation work, you review the typed answers, documents and signatures before a submission. Questions requiring legal or medical judgment go to the appropriate professional.
- Keep your final copy and agency correspondence. Preparation timing is separate from agency processing; no approval date or result is guaranteed.
Government fees and professional responsibilities
Check the official N-400 page for the current edition, fee, filing method and agency notices. A listed Asal preparation fee is a private service charge. Do not assume a fee waiver, reduced agency charge or open filing period applies to you.
We provide clerical paperwork assistance. We do not select your immigration benefit, decide eligibility, give legal advice, develop case strategy, or represent you before USCIS or immigration court. Legal questions should go to a licensed immigration attorney or a DOJ-accredited representative working through a recognized organization.