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INS on Form G-325 for Naturalization Purposes

6/15/98 AILA Doc. No. 98070780. Naturalization & Citizenship
MEMORANDUM FOR: All Form Center Directors
All Regional Directors
All District Directors
All Officers-In-Charge
All Service Center Disorders

FROM: James S. Angus
Acting Executive Director
Office of Naturalization Operations

SUBJECT: Elimination of Form G-325 for Naturalization Purposes

On April 15, 1998, the final group of district and suboffices were transitioned to direct mail for Applications of Naturalization, Form N-400. Prior to this transition, Form N-400 required the submission of Form G-325 by applicants in all non-automated (NACS/RNACS) offices. This form was used by the Service to complete name checks through the Criminal Justice Index System (CJIS) at the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).

Direct Mail removed the initial data entry requirements from the district and suboffices and moved it to the service centers. It also provided the Service with an automated process that allows INS to electronically send data tapes to the FBI eliminating the need for submission of Form G-325 by the applicant.

Effective immediately this form should not be provided to the public when they request Form N-400 through a district or suboffice or through the form centers.