Study Guide for Form N-400 - Part 9 - Additional Information About You - Edition 04/01/24

Sep 19, 2026

Upload by Dipper

Study Guide for Form N-400, Part 9, provides clear help for understanding the questions in this section of the U.S. naturalization application. It explains that the word “EVER” requires disclosing relevant actions or conduct worldwide at any time, unless the question states otherwise. Guidance covers how to answer using the Yes/No checkbox, what counts as “registered to vote,” what “owe,” “overdue,” and “nonresident alien” mean, and when explanations must be provided for any “Yes” response in Part 14.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryForms

FormatPDF

Pages17

Reading Time6 min

AccessFree to download

Part 9. Additional Information About You

Meaning of “EVER” and need for explanations

How to answer Yes/No in the form

Key question categories: citizenship claims, voting, taxes, and nonresident status

Communist or totalitarian party and related advocacy questions

Study Guide for Form N-400, Part 9, Application for Naturalization, Edition 04/01/24 The Immigrant Learning Center® Jan 2025 Study Guide for Form N-400, Part 9, Application for Naturalization Edition 04/01/24 The N-400 form is the application for naturalization. Naturalization is the process of becoming a U.S. citizen if you were born outside of the United States. This study guide will help you understand the questions in part 9 of the application form. y The column on the left has the official N-400 question as it appears on the N-400 form. y The column on the right repeats the question in simple English (highlighted in yellow) . In the interview, you may be asked to explain your answers. It is very important to understand the meaning and the vocabulary in the N-400 questions. Learn more about the N-400 form here: [https://www.uscis.gov/n-400](https://www.uscis.gov/n-400) Page 1 of 17 Study Guide for Form N-400, Part 9, Application for Naturalization, Edition 04/01/24 The Immigrant Learning Center® Jan 2025 What Form N-400, Part 9 looks like What the question means Part 9. Additional Information About You When a question includes the word "EVER," you must provide information about any of your actions or conduct that ocurred anywhere in the world at any time, unless the question specifies otherwise. If you answer “Yes” to any of the questions in Item Numbers 1. -14. in Part 9. Item Numbers 1. -14., provide explanations and any additional information in the space provided in Part 14. Additional Information. 1. Have you EVER claimed to be a U.S. citizen (in writing or anyother way?) 2. Have you EVER registered to vote or voted in any Federal, state, or local election in the United States? If you lawfully voted only in a local election where noncitizens are eligible to vote, you may answer “No.” 􀁆 Yes 􀁆 No 􀁆 Yes 􀁆 No Answer “Yes” or “No” to each question by checking off the box ( 􀁆 ) to the left of your answer. Example: | Yes 􀁆 No Your answer is "Yes." | | --- | | 􀁆 Yes No Your answer is "No." | For any questions you answer “Yes” to, make sure to include an explanation foryour answer on another sheet of paper. 1. Did you ever say you were a U.S. citizen? Did you ever write that you were a U.S. citizen? *See N-400 Part 9 Lesson 3 2. Did you ever vote for leaders of the U.S. Government? Did you ever vote for leaders of your state government? Did you ever vote for leaders of your city government? Vote means to choose a government leader. Register to vote means “sign up to vote.”You must be a U.S. citizen to vote for President, Senator, Representative, or Governor. *See N-400 Part 9 Lesson 4 (Continued on next page) Page 2 of 17 Study Guide for Form N-400, Part 9, Application for Naturalization, Edition 04/01/24 The Immigrant Learning Center® Jan 2025 What Form N-400, Part 9 looks like What the question means 3. Do you currently owe any overdue Federal, state, or local taxes in 􀁆 Yes 􀁆 Nothe United States? 4. Since you became a lawful permanent resident, have you called yourself a “nonresident alien” on a Federal, state, or local tax return or decided not to file a tax return because you considered yourself to be a nonresident? 􀁆 Yes 􀁆 No Have you EVER: 5.a. Been a member of, involved in, or in any way associated with any Communist or totalitarian party anywhere in the world? 5.b. Advocated (supported or promoted) any of the following or been a member of, involved in or in any associated with any group anywhere in the world that advocated any of the following: • Opposition to all organized government; 􀁆 Yes 􀁆 No 􀁆 Yes 􀁆 No 3. Do you need to pay late taxes? Owe means “need to pay.” Tax means “money we pay the government.” Overdue means “late.” If we get money from a job or business, we may need to pay taxes. If we need to pay taxes but we don’t pay taxes before April 15th, we owe overdue taxes. *See N-400 Part 9 Lesson 5 4. On a tax for

FAQs

What does the word “EVER” mean in N-400 Part 9?

“EVER” means you must provide information about any actions or conduct anywhere in the world at any time, unless the question specifies otherwise.

How should applicants answer the questions in Part 9?

Answer each question by checking the Yes or No box to the left of your choice.

When do you need to provide an explanation in Part 14?

If you answer “Yes” to any of the Part 9 questions, you must provide explanations and additional information in the space provided in Part 14.

Sep 19, 2026

Upload by Dipper