N-648 Medical Certification for Disability Exceptions
Medical certification (Form N-648) used to request a disability-based exception to the naturalization English and civics tests.
Service Details
- Service Code
- N-648
- Turnaround
- Varies by provider and evaluation
- Category
- Evaluations
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Everything included with your N-648 Certification
Form N-648, Medical Certification for Disability Exceptions, lets an applicant for U.S. naturalization request an exception to the English-language and/or civics testing requirements when a physical or developmental disability or mental impairment prevents them from meeting those requirements.
- Completed by MD, DO, or licensed clinical psychologist
- No civil surgeon designation required
- Supports Form N-400 naturalization applications
- Documentation of qualifying disability or impairment
- Provider network access
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What to expect during your N-648 Certification
Here's exactly what happens, step by step
Confirm Eligibility
Determine whether a disability-based exception may apply with a qualified clinician.
Clinical Evaluation
A licensed MD, DO, or clinical psychologist evaluates the applicant.
Complete Form N-648
The provider documents the condition and how it prevents meeting the testing requirements.
File With N-400
Submit the certification in support of the naturalization application.
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Key N-648 Certification Terms
I-693(Report of Immigration Medical Examination)
The USCIS form a designated civil surgeon completes to document an immigration medical examination and vaccination record for green card and certain other applications.
N-648(Medical Certification for Disability Exceptions)
The USCIS form a licensed medical professional completes to request a disability-based exception to the English and civics requirements for naturalization.
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