FORM N-336 REQUEST FOR HEARING

AFTER N-400 DENIAL
COVER LETTER AND EVIDENCE CHECKLIST

Filing Overview

• Applicant: [NAME], A#: [A-NUMBER]
• N-400 denial date: [DATE]; Office: [FIELD OFFICE]
• Basis for denial: [RESIDENCE/PHYSICAL PRESENCE/GOOD MORAL CHARACTER/ENGLISH/CIVICS/SELECTIVE SERVICE/OTHER]
• Hearing requested at: [FIELD OFFICE]; Fee or fee waiver (I-912): [DETAIL]

Packet Order (suggested)

1) Cover letter (this document).
2) Form N-336 (signed).
3) Filing fee or I-912.
4) Copy of N-400 denial notice and examination notes (if available).
5) Evidence rebutting denial grounds (see below).
6) Updated identity and status evidence: green card copy (front/back), passport, state ID.
7) Any new favorable evidence since interview.
8) G-28 and G-1145 (if used).

Evidence by Common Denial Ground

• Continuous residence/physical presence: travel history, I-94, entry/exit records, leases, bills, tax transcripts, employer letters, school records.
• English/civics: proof of prep classes, disability waiver (N-648) if applicable, practice scores.
• Good moral character: certified court dispositions, rehab evidence, tax compliance, child support records; legal memo on eligibility window.
• Selective service: registration proof or status letter; late registration explanation if required.
• False testimony/misrepresentation findings: declarations, corrections, legal analysis.
• Marriage-based residency timing (3-year rule): proof of marital union, spouse USC status, joint docs.

Cover Letter Body (sample)

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Date: [DATE]

USCIS [FIELD OFFICE/LOCKBOX ADDRESS]

RE: Form N-336 Request for Hearing - Applicant: [NAME, A#]; N-400 Denial dated [DATE]

Dear Sir/Madam:

Enclosed is Form N-336 requesting a hearing on the denial of the above-referenced N-400. The enclosed evidence addresses the stated grounds for denial and demonstrates eligibility for naturalization. Please schedule the hearing at the earliest opportunity.

Sincerely,
[NAME/ATTORNEY]
[ADDRESS]
[PHONE] | [EMAIL]

Practice Notes

• File within the deadline in the denial notice (generally 30 days from service); document mailing date.
• Request and review A-file/notes via FOIA where helpful; bring originals to hearing.
• Update any expired documents; continue accruing residence/physical presence.
• Prepare applicant for repeat civics/English testing unless exempted; bring interpreters only if permitted.
• Track possible referral to N-336 interview at same or different office; maintain docket reminders.