What is Form N-648?
Form N-648, Medical Certification for Disability Exceptions, is used by applicants seeking a waiver for the English and civics requirements when applying for U.S. citizenship. If a medical condition prevents an individual from fulfilling these requirements, this form helps demonstrate that need. A qualified medical professional must complete and sign the form, providing essential information about the applicant's disability. This form is important because it ensures that those with legitimate medical conditions can fairly pursue citizenship without being held back by requirements they cannot meet.
What is Form N-648 used for?
Form N-648 is used in immigration cases. Purpose of the form includes:
- to provide medical evidence of a disability.
- to request an exemption from the English and civics requirements.
- to assist applicants in meeting immigration requirements.
How to fill out Form N-648?
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Read the instructions carefully on Form N-648 to understand the requirements.
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Complete the applicant’s personal information at the top of the form.
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Fill out the medical professional’s information in Section 2.
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Provide detailed answers in Section 3 about the applicant’s condition and how it affects daily life.
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Check for completeness and accuracy before finalizing the form.
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Review the latest signature requirements on official sources to ensure compliance.
Who is required to fill out Form N-648?
U.S. citizenship applicants with disabilities fill out form N-648 for naturalization exceptions. Medical professionals and licensed clinicians use it to certify these conditions.
When is Form N-648 not required?
Form N-648 is not needed for applicants who can meet the English and civics requirements with reasonable accommodations. If someone’s disability does not prevent them from fulfilling these requirements, they also do not need this form.
Additionally, individuals whose only challenges are illiteracy or advanced age typically do not qualify for an exception. These factors alone are usually not enough to warrant the use of Form N-648.
When is Form N-648 due?
The deadline for Form N-648 is ideally when you submit Form N-400, the Application for Naturalization. However, it can also be submitted later, even after you file your naturalization application.
Make sure the form is completed by a qualified medical professional no more than 180 days before you file your naturalization application. Once you submit Form N-648, it stays valid throughout the entire naturalization process linked to your Form N-400.
How to get a blank Form N-648?
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This form is issued by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).
How to sign Form N-648?
To sign form N-648, you must provide a handwritten signature. First, download the PDF version of the form and print it out.
Sign the form in the designated area. Always check for the latest updates to ensure compliance with current requirements.
Where to file Form N-648?
Form N-648 should be submitted to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).
Sumbission methods: mail or in-person.
