N-400 form - Part 11 - Question 7

[second stage 14]

Could someone help me interpret question #7 that has two parts A and B.

My parents are applying for their naturalization and since they don't meet IRS requirement for minimum income to file for taxes they never filed however, I did claim them as dependents on my taxes.

How should they answer Q7a and Q7b?

Q7a: Have you EVER not filed a Federal, State, or local tax return since you became a Permanent Resident ?

Q7b: If "Yes", did you consider yourself to be a non-US resident.

Answer to 7b is obviously NO

However, for 7a - should we say YES and then add a written statement that they did not file as they don't meet the IRS criteria to file taxes or since I filed and claimed them as dependents should we answer NO?

Your thoughts?

Edited June 7, 2014 by second stage

[F & A 12]

Could someone help me interpret question #7 that has two parts A and B.

My parents are applying for their naturalization and since they don't meet IRS requirement for minimum income to file for taxes they never filed however, I did claim them as dependents on my taxes.

How should they answer Q7a and Q7b?

Q7a: Have you EVER not filed a Federal, State, or local tax return since you became a Permanent Resident ?

Q7b: If "Yes", did you consider yourself to be a non-US resident.

Answer to 7b is obviously NO

However, for 7a - should we say YES and then add a written statement that they did not file as they don't meet the IRS criteria to file taxes or since I filed and claimed them as dependents should we answer NO?

Your thoughts?

I think you should write NO, and add a written statement stating that they are dependents and Send them a copy of your most recent taxes as well, so they can look at it in case they want to. I filed my N-400 when I was a dependent and I answered "NO" to that question and wrote a statement stating that I depended on my parents and they signed it and I also sent a copy of their most recent taxes. At the interview the officer asked my if I am a dependent and I said Yes. I passed the interview!

[second stage 14]

I think you should write NO, and add a written statement stating that they are dependents and Send them a copy of your most recent taxes as well, so they can look at it in case they want to. I filed my N-400 when I was a dependent and I answered "NO" to that question and wrote a statement stating that I depended on my parents and they signed it and I also sent a copy of their most recent taxes. At the interview the officer asked my if I am a dependent and I said Yes. I passed the interview!

Thanks for the quick response.

Initially,we did have the same thought. We answered NO and have the package ready to file on Monday(06/09) but last minute jitters and you sometimes read too much into the questions.

[second stage 14]

I think you should write NO, and add a written statement stating that they are dependents and Send them a copy of your most recent taxes as well, so they can look at it in case they want to. I filed my N-400 when I was a dependent and I answered "NO" to that question and wrote a statement stating that I depended on my parents and they signed it and I also sent a copy of their most recent taxes. At the interview the officer asked my if I am a dependent and I said Yes. I passed the interview!

Sorry, am reviewing the instructions again and I think it says to answer "Yes" so you may have gotten a lenient officer!

We will revise the application, answer "Yes" and submit on Monday.

Link: http://www.uscis.gov/forms/tips-filing-form-n-400-application-naturalization-rev-91313

Part 11. Additional Information

• You must answer all questions on this form honestly and completely. If you answer “Yes” to any of the questions in this section, you must include a written explanation on a separate sheet of paper and provide any evidence to support your answer. Answering “Yes” does not automatically affect your eligibility for naturalization.
• Item 7: If you did not file a tax return since you became a lawful permanent resident, even if you were not required to file based on your income, check “Yes” and provide a written explanation

[labluhowlader 0]

hi i am also confused on this question my mom is not currently working so i know they answer is yes but she has filled taxes in the past so will i need to have a copys of her tax returns for the years she did file

[second stage 14]

hi i am also confused on this question my mom is not currently working so i know they answer is yes but she has filled taxes in the past so will i need to have a copys of her tax returns for the years she did file

If she filed taxes in the last 5 years then she needs to have only those copies.