What is a non-routine citizenship application?
Your application may be considered non-routine if:
- You sent an application that was incomplete;
- You asked to change your personal information (name, sex designation, date of birth);
- You missed a test, interview, or hearing;
- You failed the written citizenship test;
- You did not meet the language requirements during your interview;
- We asked you to submit extra documents, like fingerprints or residence documents; or
- After you attended your interview to verify your identity and the originals of your documents, we asked you to come to another interview or hearing.
There are other reasons that an application could be considered non-routine.
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