N-648 Form
What is the purpose of Form N-648?
This form is filled out and certified by certain medical professionals on behalf of applicants who are requesting an exception from the English and/or civics requirements for naturalization because of a disability and/or impairment.
Definition of Disability and/or Impairment(s) for Exception from Literacy Requirements
An applicant is eligible for this exception if they are unable to learn and/or demonstrate knowledge of English and/ or U.S. history and civics because of a physical or developmental disability, or mental impairment (or a combination of impairments). The disability and/or impairment must result from anatomical, physiological, or psychological abnormalities, which can be shown by medically acceptable clinical and laboratory diagnostic techniques. The disability and/or impairment must result in functioning so impaired that the applicant is unable to demonstrate the required knowledge.
Who should submit Form N-648 and when?
Applicants for naturalization seeking an exception to the English and/or civics requirements for naturalization because of a physical or developmental disability or mental impairment should submit this form when they file Form N-400, Application for Naturalization, with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Applicants whose N-648 has been found sufficient do not have to fulfill the English and/or civics requirements if they cannot do so because of a physical or developmental disability or mental impairment. (See Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) section 312(b)(1)). USCIS may not consider a Form N-648 if the certifying medical professional completed this form more than 180 days before the submission of Form N-400 to USCIS.