Fill out N-336 (Request for a Hearing on a Decision in Naturalization Proceedings) online
Form N-336 is used to request a hearing before a USCIS officer on a denied naturalization application (N-400). This administrative appeal allows applicants to have a different USCIS officer review the denial decision and present additional evidence or arguments.
How to fill out N-336 (Request for a Hearing on a Decision in Naturalization Proceedings)
Review the denial notice
Carefully read the USCIS denial notice to understand the specific reasons your N-400 was denied. The denial letter will state the grounds, such as failure of the English or civics test, good moral character issues, or insufficient residency.
Enter applicant information
Provide your full legal name, A-Number, date of birth, current address, and the receipt number of your denied N-400 application. Include the date of the denial decision.
State the basis for your hearing request
Explain why you believe the denial was incorrect. Address each reason for denial listed in the notice. If the denial was based on test failure, note that you will have another opportunity to take the tests at the hearing.
Submit within 30 days with supporting evidence
File the completed form with the filing fee and any new evidence supporting your case within 30 days of the denial notice. Include documentation that addresses the specific grounds for denial. Prepare to attend the hearing in person.
About N-336 (Request for a Hearing on a Decision in Naturalization Proceedings)
Who needs this form
Applicants whose Form N-400 (Application for Naturalization) has been denied by USCIS and who wish to contest the denial. The request must be filed within 30 days of the denial decision. This is the required administrative step before seeking judicial review in federal court.
Where to submit
File with the USCIS office that issued the denial, by mail or in person, within 30 days of receiving the denial notice. The filing address is typically the same USCIS field office where the naturalization interview took place.
Source and content freshness
- Reviewed: 2026-02-24
- Filing deadlines may shift for weekends and holidays. Verify due dates with official instructions.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Missing the 30-day filing deadline after the denial notice (the deadline is strictly enforced)
- Not addressing the specific reasons for denial stated in the USCIS denial notice
- Failing to provide new or additional evidence that addresses the grounds for denial
- Not preparing adequately for the hearing by reviewing the English and civics test materials if the denial was based on test failure
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What happens at the N-336 hearing?
A different USCIS officer from the one who denied your application will conduct the hearing. The officer reviews the entire record, including any new evidence you submit. If the denial was based on the English or civics test, you will be given another opportunity to pass. The officer can approve your naturalization, sustain the denial, or continue the case for further review.
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