USCIS Extends Form for Naturalization Hearing Without Changes
The government is keeping an important form the same for people who want to become U.S. citizens and disagree with a decision.
Affects: Green Card, All immigrants · Source: Federal Register
What happened
USCIS, which handles immigration and citizenship, is keeping an important form the same. This form is called N-336.
People use Form N-336 if they are applying to become a U.S. citizen and disagree with a decision made about their application. It lets them ask for a special meeting, called a hearing, to talk about their case.
The government announced that the form itself will not change. It will continue to be used exactly as it has been before.
The bigger picture
Before this announcement, there was already a way for people to ask for a review of a naturalization decision. This was done using Form N-336, which has been in use for a while.
Government agencies like USCIS must regularly check and renew the forms they use to collect information from the public. This helps make sure the forms are still needed and used correctly. USCIS is extending the use of Form N-336 to continue providing a way for people to appeal decisions about their citizenship. This ensures the process for naturalization hearings remains available.
What this means for you
Green card applicants
If you are applying to become a U.S. citizen, also known as naturalization, and you receive a decision you don't agree with, you can still use Form N-336. The way you use this form and what it asks for are staying exactly the same.
All immigrants
This notice confirms that the process for asking for a review of a naturalization decision will continue as it has been. There are no new steps, rules, or changes for you to learn or worry about regarding this specific form.
Employers
No direct change for you. This announcement does not directly affect employers. It is about a form used by individuals who are applying to become U.S. citizens.
What you should do
- Nothing right now — just good to know.
Key dates
- 2026-09-14: This notice was published in the Federal Register
- 2026-11-13: Last day for the public to send comments about the form's extension
Words explained
- Naturalization
- This is the process where a person who was not born in the U.S. becomes a U.S. citizen.
- Hearing
- This is a special meeting where you can explain why you disagree with a government decision about your case.
- Form N-336
- This is the specific paper or online document you fill out to ask for a hearing if you are unhappy with a naturalization decision.
- USCIS
- This stands for U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, which is the government agency that handles immigration and citizenship requests.
- Extension
- When something gets an extension, it means its use or time limit is made longer, so it can keep being used.
Common questions
Is it harder to become a citizen now?
No, this announcement does not make it harder to become a U.S. citizen. It simply states that a form used in the citizenship process will continue to be used in the same way as before, without any changes.
Do I need to fill out a new or different form for a hearing?
No, the form itself, Form N-336, is not changing. If you need to ask for a hearing about a naturalization decision, you will use the exact same form that has been used previously.
What if I already sent in Form N-336?
This announcement does not affect forms you have already sent to USCIS. The process for your request should continue as planned, as the form and its rules are not changing.
Can I still ask for a meeting if my citizenship application is denied?
Yes, you can still ask for a meeting, or hearing, using Form N-336 if you disagree with a decision about your naturalization application. This important process is staying the same.
This is a plain-English explanation, not legal advice. Confirm with the official source or a licensed immigration attorney.