Form N-648 is used to request an exception from the English and civics requirements in the U.S. naturalization process due to a physical or mental disability or impairment.
Select a fillable Form N-648 from our PDF Forms hub, open it in our editor, and enter the required information. Afterwards, you can download it to your device and submit it to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).
Form N-648 is used to request an exception from the English and civics requirements in the U.S. naturalization process due to a physical or mental disability or impairment.
Select a fillable Form N-648 from our PDF Forms hub, open it in our editor, and enter the required information. Afterwards, you can download it to your device and submit it to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).
Step 1: Have a certified medical professional examine and diagnose you.
Step 2: Ask them to fill out Form N-648 (all sections except Parts 5 and 6).
Step 3: If applicable, have an interpreter complete Part 5.
Step 4: Fill out Part 6, according to the Form N-648 instructions.
Step 5: Review and sign the document.
Step 6: Attach it to Form N-400 and submit it to the USCIS.
Form N-648 is a document filed by foreign citizens with physical or mental disabilities and impairments who want to request an exemption from the English and civics requirements of the naturalization process.
Form N-648 is typically filled out by a certified medical professional who examined the applicant beforehand and diagnosed them with a specific disability or impairment. However, some parts are completed by the applicant and their interpreter.
If you can satisfy the English and civics requirements with certain accommodations, you don’t need to submit this form. Instead, contact the USCIS to request an accommodation.
Form N-648 is due at the same time as Form N-400, the Application for Naturalization, as these should be submitted together. A medical professional should certify it beforehand, but no more than 180 days prior; otherwise, the USCIS might not accept it.
The consequences of not submitting Form N-648 are not receiving an exemption from the English and civics requirements, which may result in a delay or denial of your application.
You should file Form N-648 with the USCIS. There are two options to do so: by mail or electronically. If you choose the latter, you need to set up a USCIS account first.
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You can get a blank Form N-648 from pdf.net or directly from the USCIS website. In either case, fill it out by typing information into blank slots.
You need a doctor to complete Form N-648, as they are required to certify the document and write details about your diagnosis. Without a medical professional’s confirmation, there’s no guarantee that your request for exemption is valid.
You need to provide supporting documents for Form N-648 if they help further establish and explain your disability. This may include your medical records, certain tests you’ve completed, and anything else that appears relevant.
If your Form N-648 is missing information, the USCIS may still accept it if the details on the supporting documentation are sufficient. Otherwise, your request may be rejected as insufficient, and you may be required to file a new form or bring it to the interview. To avoid complications, always compare your document to a properly completed Form N-648 example.
You can fill out your Form N-648 online by opening it in our PDF editor and entering the required information in the empty fields. Alternatively, you can select it directly on the USCIS website and complete it there.
This form is free to view and edit, but you must purchase one of our premium plans if you want to save it to your device.
You can correct mistakes on Form N-648 by contacting the USCIS and asking whether you should only submit corrections or an entirely new form. In either case, the corrections can be filed or brought in during your interview.