Who can fill Form N-648?

Who can fill Form N-648?

Who can fill out an N-648? Only medical doctors (M.D.), doctors of osteopathy (D.O.), and clinical psychologists are authorized to complete the form. The doctor must also be licensed in the United States or its territories. The doctor filling out the form must have examined the applicant.

Can I submit N-648 later?

Late Submissions USCIS may consider a later-filed Form N-648 if the applicant provides a credible explanation for filing the N-648 after filing the Form N-400 and submits sufficient evidence in support of that explanation.

What is n648?

Use this form if you are applying for U.S. citizenship and need to request an exception to the English and civics testing requirements for naturalization because of physical or developmental disability or mental impairment.

Does N-648 expire?

This can be confusing for applicants because, due to long wait times under the Trump administration, it often takes USCIS more than six months to process a citizenship application. However, the N-648 is good for only six months in total under the regulations.

How do you apply for citizenship if you are disabled?

To request a disability exception, a citizenship applicant must submit not only the usual Form N-400 (used to apply for naturalized U.S. citizenship), but a filled-out Form N-648. Only a U.S. licensed medical doctor, doctor of osteopathy, or clinical psychologist can complete Form N-648.

How can I become a US citizen without taking the test?

To claim a waiver to the tests, file Form N-648 along with your completed citizenship form, N-400. You will be eligible only if the medical condition(s) is long-term (lasting 12 months or longer) and the condition affects you so badly that you will not be able to take the English or civics tests.

Can I skip citizenship test?

The USCIS states you may skip the English portion of the test if: You are at least 50 years old at the time of filing for naturalization and have lived as a green card holder in the United States for at least 20 years. This exception is commonly known as the 50/20 exemption.

At what age you don’t have to take the citizenship test?

50 years old
The 50/20 Exception As long as you meet the following requirements, you are exempt from this portion of the citizenship exam: At least 50 years old. Have been a green card holder (also known as a lawful permanent resident) for at least 20 years.