Form N-648, Medical Certification for Disability Exceptions, is a form used by United States Citizenship and Immigration Services. It is completed by individuals going through the citizenship process if they want to seek an exemption from the English and civics testing required for US citizenship. The person requesting the exemption must have a physical or developmental disability or mental condition that is expected to last more than 12 months. This form must be certified by a licensed medical doctor before it can be submitted.
This form is used by the USCIS, or the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services. Form N-648 is known as a Medical Certification for Disability Exceptions form. This form is required for those who wish to seek exemption from English and civics testing required for applicants seeking U.S. citizenship due to physical or developmental disability or mental impairment that has lasted or is expected to last over 12 months.
This form must be certified by a licensed medical professional in order for it to be submitted. This means that an in-person examination of the applicant is required. In additional to the applicant’s personal information, the medical professional will need to include their name, business address, and license information. Both parties will need to sign the completed form before it is submitted for review.
To complete a Form N-648, you will have to provide the following information:
A USCIS interviewer is likely to review the request for a disability waiver during the naturalization interview at the same time that he or she interviews the applicant.
The USCIS will look at the following factors when reviewing the form:
