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Hi VJ Community,

 

I've seen similar topics on the forum but not exactly this one - still hope it's not a duplicate one!

 

So my question is about filling out the N400 online and dealing with the blank fields. I know that on physical forms it is suggested to not leave fields blank and I see the same for online forms on the USCIS website: https://www.uscis.gov/file-online/tips-for-filing-forms-online:

 

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How to File a Form Online

 

Step 3: Complete all sections of your form.

 

We may reject your form if you leave a field blank or if you do not sign your form. Read the form instructions for information on completing fields when your answer is “zero” or “not applicable (N/A).”

 

Just like with the PDF edition, there are fields where the website does not allow certain characters to be entered. For example, for a non existing Middle Name, N/A would be appropriate, but the slash is not allowed. Entering None, however, would be incorrect and might even lead to a "John None Doe" situation. With the PDF, handwriting could solve this issue but you can't do that with the online form.

 

Does anyone have experience with this "issue"? How did you address it? Did you leave the fields blank or followed another strategy? Any input is greatly appreciated!

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On 8/12/2021 at 6:18 PM, Strider_Ranger said:

Hi VJ Community,

 

I've seen similar topics on the forum but not exactly this one - still hope it's not a duplicate one!

 

So my question is about filling out the N400 online and dealing with the blank fields. I know that on physical forms it is suggested to not leave fields blank and I see the same for online forms on the USCIS website: https://www.uscis.gov/file-online/tips-for-filing-forms-online:

 

 

Just like with the PDF edition, there are fields where the website does not allow certain characters to be entered. For example, for a non existing Middle Name, N/A would be appropriate, but the slash is not allowed. Entering None, however, would be incorrect and might even lead to a "John None Doe" situation. With the PDF, handwriting could solve this issue but you can't do that with the online form.

 

Does anyone have experience with this "issue"? How did you address it? Did you leave the fields blank or followed another strategy? Any input is greatly appreciated!

If you can’t type in “/“, just type in “Not applicable” then. It’s longer but you can just copy paste to key in the same phrase to the rest of the boxes. 
 

For people handwriting their answers, please PRINT (legible, not cursive) and only write within the boxes. The scans and AI don’t see stuff written/printed outside the boxes. 

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