Fillable Printable Form N-648

What is a Form N-648 ?

Form N-648 is a medical certification for disability exceptions when applying for naturalization in America. You may file form N-648 to waive the examination requirement because of physical or developmental disability or mental impairment. Form N-648 must be submitted with form n-400 at the time of the application for naturalization. Fill fillable form N-648 and N-400 online, download blank or editable online. Sign, fax and print with Handypdf.com.

Fillable Printable Form N-648

What is a Form N-648 ?

Form N-648

Form N-648 03/21/17 Y Page 1

USCIS USE ONLY

Department of Homeland Security

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

OMB No. 1615-0060; Expires 03/31/2019

Form N-648, Medical Certification for

Disability Exceptions

ALL parts of this form, except the "APPLICANT ATTESTATION" and "INTERPRETER'S CERTIFICATION" must be certified by a

licensed medical professional as provided in the instructions for Form N-648. Before certifying this form, the medical professional must

conduct an in-person examination of the applicant. (See instructions for Form N-648 for additional information which is also located in the

"FORMS" section at www.uscis.gov.)

Reminder About Eligibility Requirements

This form is intended for an applicant who seeks an exception to the

English and/or civics requirements due to a physical or

developmental disability or mental impairment that has lasted, or is

expected to last, 12 months or more. An applicant who with

reasonable accommodations provided under the Rehabilitation Act of

1973 can satisfy the English and civics requirements does not need to

submit this form. Reasonable accommodations include, but are not

limited to, sign language interpreters, extended time for testing, and

off-site testing.

Completing and Certifying This Form

All questions or items must be answered fully and accurately.

Responses should utilize common terminology, without

abbreviations, that a person without medical training can understand.

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recommends

that the certifying medical professional use the electronic Form

N-648 located in the "FORMS" section www.uscis.gov. If the

medical professional completes the form by hand, then responses

must be legible and appear in black ink.

Part 1. APPLICANT INFORMATION

Address (Street Number and Name)

Middle NameFirst Name USCIS A-Number

City

U.S. Social Security Number

Telephone Number

Zip Code or Postal Code

Gender

State or Province

Date of Birth

Last Name

E-Mail Address (if any)

This N-648 is:

Sufficient

Insufficient

Continued/RFE

Reviewer

Location & Date

I certify that I have examined:

Part 2. MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL INFORMATION

1. Currently licensed as a (Check all that apply): Medical Doctor Doctor of Osteopathy Clinical Psychologist

2. Medical practice type:

Business Address (Street Number and Name) City Telephone Number

License Number Licensing State E-Mail Address (if any)

State or Province

Zip Code or Postal Code

FemaleMale

A-

NOTE: Only medical doctors, doctors of osteopathy, or clinical psychologists licensed to practice in the United States (including the U.S. territories

of Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands) are authorized to certify the form. While staff of the medical practice associated with the medical

professional certifying the form may assist in its completion, the medical professional is responsible for the accuracy of the form's content.

Type or print clearly in black ink. If you need more space to complete an answer, use a separate sheet of paper. Type or print the applicant's name

and Alien Registration Number (A-Number), at the top of each sheet of paper and indicate the part and number of the item to which the answer

refers. You must sign and date each continuation sheet. You must answer and complete each question since USCIS will not accept an incomplete

Form N-648. You may, but are not required to, attach to this completed form supportive medical diagnostic reports or records regarding the applicant.

Type or print clearly in black ink.

Middle NameFirst NameLast Name

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Applicant's Name USCIS A-Number

3. Date you first examined the applicant regarding the conditions listed in number 1.

Date (mm/dd/yyyy)

Location (if different from business address on Page 1; otherwise type or print "same as business address")

4. Date you last examined the applicant regarding the conditions listed in number 1, if different from above.

Part 3. INFORMATION ABOUT DISABILITY and/or IMPAIRMENT(S)

5. Are you the medical professional regularly treating this applicant for the conditions listed in Item Number 1?

Yes (If "Yes," indicate duration of treatment.)

No (If "No," provide the name of the applicant's regularly treating medical professional on the next page and explain why you are certifying

this form instead of the regularly treating medical professional.)

1. Provide the clinical diagnosis of the applicant's disability and/or impairment, that form the basis for seeking an exception to the English

and/or civics requirements. If applicable, please provide the relevant medical code as accepted by the Department of Health and Human

Services (HHS). This includes the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) and the International Classification of

Diseases (ICD). For example, DSM-V 318.1 Intellectual Disability (Severe) or 2015/16 ICD-10-CM F72 Severe intellectual disabilities.

2. Provide a basic description of the disability and/or impairments, for example, Intellectual Disability (Severe) is a genetic disorder that

causes lifelong intellectual disability, developmental delays, and other problems.

A-

Date (mm/dd/yyyy)

Location (if different from business address on Page 1; otherwise type or print "same as business address")

Years Months

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6. Has the applicant's disability and/or impairments lasted, or do you expect it to last, 12 months or more?

7. Is the applicant's disability and/or impairments the result of the applicant's illegal use of drugs?

Name of Regularly Treating Medical Professional and Address

Applicant's Name USCIS A-Number

A-

Business Address (Street Number and Name) City Telephone NumberState or Province

Zip Code or Postal Code

Middle NameFirst NameLast Name

Explanation

Yes (If "Yes,"continue to complete this form.)

No (If "No," the applicant is not eligible for this exception and you need not complete the remainder of the questions. Please go directly to

the "Medical Professional's Certification.")

Yes (If "Yes," the applicant is not eligible for this exception and you need not complete the remainder of the questions. Please go directly to

the "Medical Professional's Certification.")

No (If "No," continue to complete this form.)

8. What caused this applicant's medical disability and/or impairments listed in number 1, if known?

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10. Clearly describe how the applicant's disability and/or impairments affect his or her ability to demonstrate knowledge and understanding

of English and/or civics.

11. In your professional medical opinion, does the applicant's disability or impairments prevent him or her from demonstrating the

following requirements? (Check all that apply. If none applies, the applicant is not eligible for this exception.)

The ability to:

Applicant's Name USCIS A-Number

A-

9. What clinical methods did you use to diagnose the applicant's medical disability and/or impairments listed in number 1?

Read English

Write English

Speak English

Answer questions regarding United States history and civics, even in a language the applicant understands.

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Additional Comments (Optional)

12. Was an interpreter used during your examination of the applicant?

Licensed Medical Professional Signature

I certify that this applicant's identity has been verified through the following United States or State government-issued photographic

identity document:

Complete the following if an interpreter was not used during your examination of the applicant between the applicant and medical professional

pertaining to the examinations that form the basis of this Form N-648.

I certify, under penalty of perjury under the laws of the United States of America, that the information on this form and any evidence submitted

with it are all true and correct. I will furnish relevant medical records to USCIS, if requested to do so by USCIS, based on the applicant's consent.

I am aware that the knowing placement of false information on Form N-648 and related documents may also subject me to criminal penalties

including under 18 U.S.C. section 1546, civil penalties under 8 U.S.C. section 1324c and Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) section 274C,

and civil license suspension or revocation by the appropriate authorities.

MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL' S CERTIFICATION

I am fluent in English and , the language spoken by this patient. Therefore, an interpreter was not used during

my examinations of this applicant.

All medical professionals must complete the certification below.

Applicant's Name USCIS A-Number

A-

Yes (If "Yes," the interpreter must complete the "Interpreter Certification" section.)

Permanent Resident Card

Other Identification (Indicate type and ID Number):

State ID Number:

Date (mm/dd/yyyy)

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I am fluent as the interpreter, I certify that I am fluent in English and the following language: .

I further certify that I have accurately and completely translated all communications between the medical professional and the applicant that

occurred on , the dates of the examinations that form the basis of this certification.

APPLICANT (PATIENT) ATTESTATION/RELEASE OF INFORMATION

to release to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services all relevant physical and mental health information related to my medical status for the

purpose of applying for an exception from the English language and U.S. civics requirements for naturalization. I certify under penalty of perjury,

pursuant to 28 U.S.C. section 1746, that the information I provided to the medical professional is true and correct. I am aware that the knowing

placement of false information on Form N-648 and related documents may also subject me to civil penalties under 8 U.S.C. section 1324c and

INA section 274C. I understand that if this form is not completely filled out or if I fail to submit any required documentation, I may not be found

eligible for the requested disability exception.

I, , authorize

(Applicant's Name)

(Licensed medical doctor, doctor of osteopathy, or clinical psychologist)

An interpreter must complete, and certify, the section below if an interpreter translated communications between the applicant and medical

professional on the day of the examination that formed the basis of this Form N-648.

INTERPRETER'S CERTIFICATION

Interpreter Information

Interpreter Certification

Applicant's Name USCIS A-Number

A-

Address (Street Number and Name) City State or Province

Zip Code or Postal Code

Middle NameFirst NameLast Name

Was a phone interpreter used?

Yes (If "Yes", the interpreter is not required to complete the information below.)

No (If "No", the interpreter is required to complete the information below.)

Interpreter Signature

Date (mm/dd/yyyy)

Applicant or Applicant's Authorized Representative Signature

Date (mm/dd/yyyy)