Sample cover letter?

You don't need a cover letter. USCIS processes N400 applications every day. They know what the forms are and what to do with them. Your cover letter likely will be ignored.
 
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While a cover letter is not required (USCIS will always ask for what it requires) I have seen that attorneys always include one. Why? It makes life easy for the person who processes the application. Here is what I wrote but based on your situation please edit accordingly:

Date

Address

RE: Application for Naturalization (Form N-400)

Dear Sir or Madam:

Enclosed please find my application for naturalization, as I believe I have all the requirements as outlined in USCIS document M-476.

1. Lawful permanent resident for over 3 years, married to and living with a US citizen for over 3 years, and my spouse has also been a US citizen for over 3 years.
2. Lived continuously at my current address since XXXX and have never left the United States for more than 2 weeks.
3. I am also proud of my moral character.
4. I am confident of my abilities in English and Civics.
5. Finally, I am proud to be a United States permanent resident and would consider it a honor to be a US citizen.

The following documents are enclosed with this packet:
1. Signed and completed N-400
2. Photocopy of both sides of permanent resident card
3. Two photographs
4. Check for $
5. Marriage certificate copy
6. Naturalization certificate for spouse
7. Tax returns for A, B and C
8. Checking and savings accounts (held jointly with spouse) statements

I, therefore, respectfully request that your office consider my application.

Thank you for your kind attention,
Sincerely yours,
 
While a cover letter is not required (USCIS will always ask for what it requires) I have seen that attorneys always include one. Why? It makes life easy for the person who processes the application. Here is what I wrote but based on your situation please edit accordingly:

Date

Address

RE: Application for Naturalization (Form N-400)

Dear Sir or Madam:

Enclosed please find my application for naturalization, as I believe I have all the requirements as outlined in USCIS document M-476.

1. Lawful permanent resident for over 3 years, married to and living with a US citizen for over 3 years, and my spouse has also been a US citizen for over 3 years.
2. Lived continuously at my current address since XXXX and have never left the United States for more than 2 weeks.
3. I am also proud of my moral character.
4. I am confident of my abilities in English and Civics.
5. Finally, I am proud to be a United States permanent resident and would consider it a honor to be a US citizen.

The following documents are enclosed with this packet:
1. Signed and completed N-400
2. Photocopy of both sides of permanent resident card
3. Two photographs
4. Check for $
5. Marriage certificate copy
6. Naturalization certificate for spouse
7. Tax returns for A, B and C
8. Checking and savings accounts (held jointly with spouse) statements

I, therefore, respectfully request that your office consider my application.

Thank you for your kind attention,
Sincerely yours,

Great advice. I think this should be followed by everyone. I will do this in my next livelihood.
 
Wait, do I use GhantaBro's format or or del0175's? Hehe. I'm going to write a cover letter since my case is complicated. I will explain myself in the letter. I will be VERY polite and this'll hopefully sway the case in my favour...
 
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