N-400 Blank vs. N/A or None

[eepulos 0]

Hi! I just sent in my N-400, and stupidly re-read all directions as soon as I got home from the post office. Instead of writing in N/A or None for many of the questions, I simply left them blank if they didn't apply to me. Has anyone else done this and experienced problems? Panicking and thinking of running back to the post office... Thanks!!!

[eepulos 0]

Um, also didn't write SAME under Mailing Address. Anyone else here?

[Shub 78]

I also re-read the instructions after mailing my application and found that I fudged one thing: I scribbled my illegible but official signature instead of handwriting my name.

Another thing I did is partially like your story. I filled out the form electronically and some fields don't accept text, so there were spots where I wanted to type in "N/A" but couldn't because of the way the form is designed, and afterward, I didn't go through the form and handwrite "N/A" where I wanted to do it on the computer.

So while I can't tell you whether what you did is a problem, I can tell you that what I did hasn't been a problem so far. I wouldn't worry about it too much.

Generally speaking, blanks should always be avoided, not just when dealing with USCIS. Blanks are just an invitation to fraud, so it is best practice not to leave anything blank where someone might fill in stuff that shouldn't be on there. Probably not something you need to worry about with forms you send to USCIS, but it's just a wise practice.

[kzielu 1,154]

Which directions did you read ? I haven't read N-400 instruction, but I-751 instructions published by USCIS clearly allow to leave some of the field empty - which is contrary to what everybody here says...

Quote : Answer all questions fully and accurately. If an item is not applicable or the answer is "none," leave the space blank.

I left plenty of them empty on I-751, got quickly approved with no RFE. I wouldn't be worried at all, actually putting N/A or none everywhere can lead in extreme case of being named John None Doe - for example...

[eepulos 0]

Yeah, I seem to recall that's how the I-751 was worded. I guess they don't have a standard rule for all applications. Thanks for responding, both of you!

[lasko12 9]

Dont worry, you have a chance to correct whatever on the form as you want during the interview. In case they got confused, they will ask you questions right at the interview so don't be stressed out.

Edited January 24, 2014 by lasko12

[manirainbow 0]

Hi Bud

i have done the same

i left the maiing addres as blank it says (if diffrent from the address above)

i have just send all together , y,day little panic

mani

[menwa 0]

Just curios, did you get any problem with this?