Form N-336, Request for a Hearing on a Decision in Naturalization Proceedings, is the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) form for asking an immigration officer to hold a hearing after your Form N-400, Application for Naturalization, was denied. The deadline is short: USCIS expects the request within 30 calendar days of receiving the denial decision. On this page you can fill out the form online on FillingPDF and download or print the completed PDF; the form, the instructions and the filing options are published by USCIS at www.uscis.gov/n-336.
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What is N-336?
Form N-336, Request for a Hearing on a Decision in Naturalization Proceedings, is the form a naturalization applicant uses to ask U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) for a hearing before an immigration officer on a denied Form N-400.
The form is issued under Section 336 of the Immigration and Nationality Act and is published by USCIS, part of the Department of Homeland Security (OMB No. 1615-0050). It does not start a new naturalization case. It asks USCIS to take a second look at the denial of the Form N-400 you already filed, and the decision on the N-336 is sent to you in writing.
The form has eight parts: information about you (Part 1), the N-400 denial you are challenging (Part 2), biographic information (Part 3), your reasons for requesting a hearing (Part 4), your statement, certification and signature (Part 5), the interpreter's section (Part 6), the preparer's section (Part 7) and a page for additional information (Part 8).
You may submit supporting documents or briefs with the form or at the hearing. A request that is filed late is generally rejected, but USCIS says it will reopen or reconsider the case if the late request meets the requirements for a motion to reopen or a motion to reconsider. Form N-336 is not the Form N-400 itself and is not an application for a different immigration benefit.
Who needs to file N-336?
Naturalization applicants whose Form N-400, Application for Naturalization, was denied use Form N-336 when they want a hearing before an immigration officer. The USCIS page says you can request a hearing if your N-400 was denied after your eligibility interview and you believe you can overcome the grounds for denial.
Others who may act on the applicant's behalf:
- Parent or legal guardian: may sign for an applicant under 14 years of age. A legal guardian may also sign for a mentally incompetent person.
- Attorney or accredited representative: you may be represented at no expense to the U.S. government. Your representative must submit Form G-28, Notice of Entry of Appearance as Attorney or Accredited Representative, with the N-336 (or may submit it at the interview).
- Interpreter and preparer: if someone read the form to you in another language, that person completes Part 6. If someone other than you prepared the request, that person completes Part 7. One person who acted as both completes both parts.
Anyone who helped complete the request must sign and date it. A stamped or typewritten name in place of a signature is not accepted.
When to file N-336
File Form N-336 within 30 calendar days of receiving the decision denying your Form N-400. The USCIS page adds that the period is 33 calendar days if USCIS mailed the decision to you.
Generally, USCIS rejects a request that is not filed on time, and it does not refund the filing fee for a request rejected as untimely. The exception is a late request that meets the requirements for a motion to reopen or a motion to reconsider: USCIS will reopen or reconsider the case and send you a decision. The USCIS page points to the instructions for Form N-336 and to its When to Use Form I-290B, Notice of Appeal or Motion webpage for more on timing. A request is not considered properly filed until USCIS accepts it. The instructions give no processing time; USCIS notifies you of its decision in writing.
Documents you need
- Form G-28, Notice of Entry of Appearance as Attorney or Accredited Representative, only if an attorney or accredited representative represents you; select the box at the top of the form to show it is attached.
- The correct filing fee, or a fee waiver request on Form I-912, Request for Fee Waiver. USCIS rejects a Form N-336 that has neither; the amount is on Form G-1055 and the USCIS Fee Schedule page.
- Supporting documents or briefs for your hearing: optional; you may submit them with the form or at the hearing. Send legible photocopies unless the instructions ask for originals.
- A full English translation of any document in a foreign language, with the translator's signed certification that it is complete and accurate and that they are competent to translate. It must include their printed name, signature date and contact information.
- Form G-1145, E-Notification of Application/Petition Acceptance, clipped to the first page, only if you want an email or text message when a lockbox accepts the form.
How to fill out N-336
Enter your A-Number and attorney details
Type your 9-digit A-Number at the top, and repeat it on each page; enter "N/A" if you have none. If an attorney or accredited representative helps you, select the box showing Form G-28 is attached.
Enter your names
Part 1, Item 1: your current legal name, which is the name on your birth certificate unless a legal action changed it. No nicknames. Item 2: every other name you have used, including aliases, maiden name and nicknames.
Add birth date and online account number
Item 3: date of birth as mm/dd/yyyy (for example, 05/01/1958). Item 4: your USCIS Online Account Number only if you have one, which requires a prior receipt number beginning with IOE; otherwise enter "N/A".
Provide addresses and phone numbers
Item 5: where you live now; use a P.O. Box only if it is your only address. Item 6: where you want to receive mail about this request. Item 7: work and evening telephone numbers.
Identify the N-400 denial
Part 2: enter the Form N-400 receipt number from your receipt notice, the date on the denial notice (mm/dd/yyyy) and the USCIS office that issued it. Answer Yes or No for Item 4 on qualifying military service.
Complete biographic information
Part 3: select your ethnicity (one box) and race (all that apply), height in feet and inches, weight in pounds (enter 000 if under 30, over 699 or unknown), eye color and hair color.
State your reasons for a hearing
Part 4: explain why you are requesting a hearing on the denied N-400. If you need more room, use Part 8 or attach a sheet with your name and A-Number.
Complete your statement and contact details
Part 5, Item 1: select A if you read English yourself, or B if an interpreter read the form to you, naming the language. Item 2: select the preparer box if someone prepared the request. Items 3-5: daytime and mobile phone and email.
Fill in interpreter and preparer sections
Part 6: the interpreter gives name, address, contact details, certification and signature. Part 7: the preparer does the same and selects Item 7.A or 7.B. An attorney or accredited representative may also need to submit Form G-28.
Use Part 8 for extra information
Add your name and A-Number, then the page, part and item number each extra answer refers to. Sign and date each extra sheet.
Review, sign and download the PDF
Check that every item is answered or marked "N/A" or "None", then sign and date in Part 5 (Item 6) in ink; a typed name is not accepted. Download or print the completed PDF from FillingPDF and assemble the package described under How to submit.
How to submit N-336
You can file Form N-336 online or by mail. USCIS says to check www.uscis.gov/n-336 for the most current filing information.
- Online: create a USCIS online account, which also lets you pay the filing fee online, check case status, receive notifications and respond to requests for evidence.
- By mail: send the form to the USCIS Phoenix Lockbox or the USCIS Elgin Lockbox, depending on where you live. The Phoenix Lockbox covers Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Nevada, New Mexico, Texas, Utah, several Pacific territories and applicants outside the U.S.; the Elgin Lockbox covers the other states and territories in the USCIS table.
- Phoenix, U.S. Postal Service: USCIS, Attn: NATZ, P.O. Box 20100, Phoenix, AZ 85036-0100. FedEx, UPS and DHL: USCIS, Attn: NATZ (Box 20100), 2108 E. Elliot Rd., Tempe, AZ 85284-1806.
- Elgin, U.S. Postal Service: USCIS, Attn: NATZ, P.O. Box 4088, Carol Stream, IL 60197-4088. FedEx, UPS and DHL: USCIS, Attn: NATZ (Box 4088), 2500 Westfield Drive, Elgin, IL 60124-7836.
A filing fee applies; see Form G-1055 or the USCIS Fee Schedule page for the amount. A fee waiver request on Form I-912 is the only exception to the fee requirement. USCIS rejects a Form N-336 that is unsigned or lacks the correct fee. If you want an email or text when a lockbox accepts the form, clip Form G-1145 to the first page. Do not mail the form to the Camp Springs, MD address in the Paperwork Reduction Act notice.
FillingPDF lets you fill out and download the PDF; submission follows the channels above.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Filing later than 30 calendar days after receiving the N-400 denial (33 if USCIS mailed it); USCIS generally rejects late requests and does not refund the fee for an untimely one.
- Leaving out the Family Name, Date of Birth or address; USCIS says it will reject the form if these are missing.
- Submitting the form unsigned, or with a stamped or typewritten name in place of a handwritten signature.
- Mailing a printed form with missing pages, pages from different editions, or no visible edition date and page numbers at the bottom of each page.
- Sending the form without the correct fee and without a Form I-912 fee waiver request.
- Entering a P.O. Box as your physical address in Part 1, Item 5 when you have another address.
- Leaving items blank instead of typing or printing "N/A" or "None"; incomplete answers can delay the request.
- Entering weight in kilograms or height in meters or centimeters in Part 3; the form asks for pounds, feet and inches.
- Mailing the form to the Camp Springs, MD address printed in the Paperwork Reduction Act notice instead of the correct USCIS lockbox.
Frequently asked questions
What is Form N-336 used for?
Form N-336 is the USCIS request for a hearing before an immigration officer on the denial of your Form N-400, Application for Naturalization. It is filed under Section 336 of the Immigration and Nationality Act and is used when you believe you can overcome the grounds for denial.
How long do I have to file Form N-336?
File within 30 calendar days of receiving the N-400 denial decision, or within 33 calendar days if USCIS mailed the decision to you. USCIS generally rejects late requests, but a late one that meets the requirements for a motion to reopen or reconsider may still be decided.
Can I file Form N-336 online?
Yes. USCIS accepts Form N-336 online through a USCIS online account, or by mail. You can also fill out the PDF on FillingPDF and download it, but FillingPDF does not file it; you mail it to the USCIS lockbox for your location.
Where do I mail Form N-336?
To the USCIS Phoenix Lockbox (P.O. Box 20100, Phoenix, AZ 85036-0100) or the USCIS Elgin Lockbox (P.O. Box 4088, Carol Stream, IL 60197-4088), depending on where you live. Courier addresses differ; check the USCIS page for your state.
Is there a filing fee for Form N-336?
Yes, a fee applies. See Form G-1055 or the USCIS Fee Schedule page for the current amount. USCIS rejects a request without the correct fee unless a Form I-912 fee waiver request accompanies it, and it does not refund the fee if the request is rejected as untimely.
Can a lawyer file Form N-336 for me?
Yes. You may be represented by an attorney or accredited representative, who must submit Form G-28 with your Form N-336 or may submit it at your interview. The preparer section, Part 7, is also completed by whoever prepared the request.
Who signs Form N-336 for a child or incompetent person?
A parent or legal guardian may sign for an applicant under 14. A legal guardian may also sign for a mentally incompetent person. A stamped or typewritten name is not accepted, and an unsigned or invalidly signed request is rejected.
What happens after I file Form N-336?
USCIS checks the request for completeness and may ask for more evidence, original documents or an interview, and may require biometrics. It notifies you of its decision in writing. If the form is rejected, it is returned with the reason if you gave a valid mailing address.
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