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People often ask: what can I do to increase the odds of my case being approved? Well, here are seven easy things that you can do to make sure your case gets approved the first time:

1. Make sure you are using the correct application form. Sounds easy enough, but many people will send the wrong form when trying to file for citizenship or a change of status application.

2. Make sure you completely respond to each item on the correct form. Leaving gaps and failing to respond to items on the form will result in a rejection of the application.

3. Make sure you sign the application. Sounds easy but again many people forget to sign the application where required.

4. Make sure you send the application to the correct address. The USCIS has different addresses for different applications and some depend on where you reside.

5. Make sure you send in the correct filing fee attached to your application. Underpayment or overpayment will result in a rejection of your application.

6. Make sure you attach the required basic/primary evidence for your case. For example, where a birth certificate is required, failure to attach it to the application will result in delays as the agency has to write to you and ask for it.

7. Make sure you case is ripe for filing. In other words, if you have to wait for a visa number, make sure the visa is available when you send in the application. If you are filing for citizenship and need to prove you have five years of permanent residence, make sure you meet that requirement before sending in your application. An application filed prematurely will be rejected.

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