The latest version of Form N-400, slated for use starting June 3, 2024, introduces significant updates from the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Let's see what's new:

USCIS Unveils Updated Form N-400: Notable Changes and Third Gender Option

Streamlined Social Security Process:

Applicants can now opt to authorize USCIS to update their immigration status with the Social Security Administration (SSA) directly through the form, eliminating the need for a visit to an SSA office or additional documentation, though alternatives remain available.

Inclusive Gender Option:

The N-400 becomes the first USCIS form to offer a third gender option, denoted as "X" for "Another Gender Identity," aligning with similar changes by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA).

Regarding the "X" gender option:

• No supporting documentation is required. 
• It does not need to match other documents. 
• However, applicants may still need to visit an SSA field office for certain services. 
• Applicants with pending N-400 applications can request a gender update through various channels.

These updates reflect USCIS's commitment to inclusivity while ensuring identity verification and fraud prevention. Further updates to related forms are underway to accommodate these changes.