Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
Canada	Reminder - I created an epic thread	I am proud to say I created a thread so epic, that it had to be closed to save the server gerbils. If nothing else, I will be remembered for that.	bradcanuck	Male	Canada	2009-04-27 16:11:00
Canada	The Rainbow	So, we as humans have established that we love to vent the misfortunes in our lives. This isn't a bad thing - as creatures we have issues and being able to express them to your peers is fantastic. But what happens when you are just so happy about something you can't handle it? You take a ride on the rainbow thread! Post your happy outbursts, or things you just love about life or today so much that you need to share it with others. I will start: My sister moved out on her own with her boyfriend of 2 years. She used to be very intolerant as a teen and I never saw her being able to learn sign language to stay with him. Yet years later they are in a strong relationship, planning marriage and a life together. I am so proud of her! What is even cooler is I am helping her buy some furniture to get her going in their new place. I am proud to say I have always helped my sister in life (bought a laptop for college etc) and and happy that she is excelling and is happy.	bradcanuck	Male	Canada	2009-04-27 16:19:00
US Citizenship General Discussion	Do I go n400 or i-751?	I am currently a conditional permanent resident. I became one on (green card issued) january 11th, 2008. I was informed that I could mail in my condition removal as soon as november 11th 2009. (90 days) I would like to become a citizen. I have been married to my wife for 3 years as of January 4th, 2010. Do I qualify to apply for citizenship in lieu of a condition removal? What is the best route for me to take? Thank you kindly. Edited by bradcanuck, 22 June 2009 - 06:38 PM.	bradcanuck	Male	Canada	2009-06-22 18:38:00
US Citizenship General Discussion	Is it 3 years minus 90 days?	Remember that 90 days is not the same as 3 months. You can apply NO SOONER than 90 days prior. According to the dates that you've provided the earliest that you can submit the N-400 pkg is 10/13/2010. Thank you Anh!	bradcanuck	Male	Canada	2010-10-03 14:09:00
US Citizenship General Discussion	Is it 3 years minus 90 days?	I've seen conflicting information and I want to be 100% positive I have it right. On my first green card (the conditional) I am a resident since 1/11/08. Do I apply on 1/11/11 or do I apply on 10/11/10? Some people say you send in your docs 90 days before the 3 year mark, some say send it in on the 3 year mark. Thank you.	bradcanuck	Male	Canada	2010-10-03 13:57:00
US Citizenship General Discussion	Previous application information not matching up	During my previous applications, I listed residences that I lived at and jobs that I worked at for short periods of time. I was a contractor and consultant so I worked for several firms and groups, and moved around a lot (places 2 months at a time) Do I need to list every residence and address? I didn't keep copies of my past applications and frankly, I forget some of the places I worked since I didn't keep that great of records. I am afraid they will match up past files and see discrepancies or date changes - which in complete honesty are based on my best guesses/memory of where I was and what I was doing at the time. Should I be worried?	bradcanuck	Male	Canada	2010-10-05 11:59:00
US Citizenship General Discussion	Husband's Interview Tucson, Arizona	Wonderful - I can only hope my interview questions will be as easy as those! As I learn more and more about the US, they all become easy. I've been here 7 years and a lot of it seems common sense. The harder ones have to do with the constitution, amendments etc. I've even learned the national anthem word for word. Don't worry, commit it to memory and treat it moreso as a questionnaire than a test. None of us on this board need to be nervous, we are the most prepared in the world. Congrats Wael!	bradcanuck	Male	Canada	2011-01-14 15:42:00
US Citizenship General Discussion	Problem? I only have 2 years returns	You sent in 07/08/09 taxes to them correct? Nope. I received my GC January 11, 2008. I never received work auth, so I wasn't working in 2007 and can't submit a 2007 return since I got my social January 11, 2008. I need my 2010 to have 3 years returns.	bradcanuck	Male	Canada	2011-01-27 14:23:00
US Citizenship General Discussion	Problem? I only have 2 years returns	I only have 08 and 09 taxes right now. I am going to be filing my 2010 as soon as all of the W2s and school receipts come in but that will be first week of February. My interview date is the 28th, if I don't have my 3rd year transcript in hand by then - can they hold up the application for that? What can I do there?	bradcanuck	Male	Canada	2011-01-26 13:42:00
US Citizenship General Discussion	Does Santa Ana do Interview/Oath same day?	I hope that's the case here, but I have a feeling it isn't. :[ I can't wait 2 months for the oath... I wonder if I can talk them into a quicker one.	bradcanuck	Male	Canada	2011-02-01 15:05:00
US Citizenship General Discussion	Does Santa Ana do Interview/Oath same day?	I have heard some offices do the Oath and interview on the same day. Santa Ana is a very small office so I am assuming they don't. Does anyone know if they do it on the same day? I can't find any information on it. Thanks	bradcanuck	Male	Canada	2011-02-01 12:59:00
US Citizenship General Discussion	Oath Cerimony Optional?	This thread can be closed at any time. The bottom line: No the oath can not be skipped. That's what I needed to know.	bradcanuck	Male	Canada	2011-02-16 14:33:00
US Citizenship General Discussion	Oath Cerimony Optional?	I'm not looking for life advice right now, I wanted to know if the Oath was optional. It isn't, so I'll just figure it out when I receive the date. I'll plead to have it in March with the IO and go from there.	bradcanuck	Male	Canada	2011-02-15 16:51:00
US Citizenship General Discussion	Oath Cerimony Optional?	This has nothing to do with LPR. I can't afford to stay here.	bradcanuck	Male	Canada	2011-02-15 14:51:00
US Citizenship General Discussion	Oath Cerimony Optional?	I have my interview in 13 days. I found out today I have lost my job, and I have enough cash to stay here for 43 more days. April 1st I will need to leave the US and move back to Canada until I can get on my feet. I heard from a Filipino that she didn't go to the Oath, and they just mailed her all of the information like passport app and naturalization certificate. Is it possible to not be present for it? My guess is I will be scheduled for an oath in April and I won't have the ability to fly down for it. Thoughts/feedback would be appreciated.	bradcanuck	Male	Canada	2011-02-15 13:54:00
US Citizenship General Discussion	Dual Citizenship Help	You're being overly paranoid for no reason. You have a US passport. Enter the USA with it. Enjoy your stay.	bradcanuck	Male	Canada	2011-02-17 15:46:00
US Citizenship General Discussion	Another Descheduled N-400 interview	I would infopass, no question about it. That's frustrating!!!	bradcanuck	Male	Canada	2011-02-23 12:02:00
US Citizenship General Discussion	about income tax	NickD, That's why I am moving my business to Canada. The US has just gotten crazy. I set up shop April 1st.	bradcanuck	Male	Canada	2011-03-02 12:18:00
US Citizenship General Discussion	How long to keep immigration documents?	My gut says that we could throw them away the moment our next stage of immigration is complete. But I plan on hanging on to every single piece of paper USCIS sent me for the rest of my life. It doesn't take up much room and you just never know.	bradcanuck	Male	Canada	2011-03-04 00:39:00
US Citizenship General Discussion	Obtaining citizenship and then moving overseas	lynJer, The day of my Oath this month, I am actually going to it with my car packed and ready to drive up to Canada from Los Angeles. I am literally getting my certificate, applying for the passport the same day and then leaving the country. (For the same reasons you are, job prospects, I was laid off) There's nothing wrong with this and not against any rules. Best of luck to you.	bradcanuck	Male	Canada	2011-03-07 12:30:00
US Citizenship General Discussion	leaving the country	Of course you can leave. During the interview you just give your latest trip info. They append it to your application, marking it with red pen. It doesn't affect anything. (unless you went to Cuba of course)	bradcanuck	Male	Canada	2011-03-18 23:55:00
US Citizenship General Discussion	No Infopass appointments?	I wanted to go in before I leaved the states and find out where my Oath letter is at. I changed my address online, and with USPS so if they sent it 2 days ago it's now in a forward so I won't get it for 7-10 days in Canada. That being said I wanted to know if they sent it out or now in case it's a short notice or something and I miss it. I checked online and there are no infopass appointments until after I leave. Is there any way to walk in? I am going to call the 1800 number but in my experience and everyone else's they have been completely and utterly useless, and we'd get better information on immigration by calling the Taco Bell feedback line. Can I walk-in to the infopass office? Any other ideas? I don't want to be a spazz but I have a feeling this is going to get messy if I don't get some kind of confirmation.	bradcanuck	Male	Canada	2011-03-19 00:03:00
US Citizenship General Discussion	is tax return necessary for citizenship ?	What Inky said. It doesn't matter why he didn't file - every American or green card holder MUST file a tax return EVERY year even if you lose money. You can file back YEARS. So get him to get caught up, there's no choice. It's not just immigration that's a problem, it's tax fraud to not file. http://en.wikipedia....and_tax_evasion	bradcanuck	Male	Canada	2011-03-20 16:16:00
US Citizenship General Discussion	What is a "file freeze"?	I am going to reply by letter and ask what "file freeze" means as there's no such phrase in USCIS literature and that makes no sense that my file would be frozen so I am asking for clarification.	bradcanuck	Male	Canada	2011-04-09 23:43:00
US Citizenship General Discussion	What is a "file freeze"?	Congressman wrote me back and stated my file was approved and is now under a file freeze. I don't know what that means and he didn't elaborate. Anyone hear of this before?	bradcanuck	Male	Canada	2011-04-08 22:44:00
US Citizenship General Discussion	Equality of processing times	Try not to think about it. It won't ever change and the people ahead/behind us will have to deal with the same garbage we did. If anything it will get worse and more expensive. Imagine (gasp) not even HAVING the misinformation 1-800 number! LOL If a PERSON was in charge of USCIS amazing things could be done. Unfortunately it's in the hands of a bureaucracy which is much different. Look at it this way... you're almost done the N-400 (along with me) and never have to deal with them again. Consider this worth the money/time we've invested... paying to never deal with them again.	bradcanuck	Male	Canada	2011-04-19 16:35:00
US Citizenship General Discussion	My first citizenship interview	Mail it in, and then they will make a decision. Sure, they can. Will they? Who knows. But yes they could to verify the marriage was real. If you don't send anything they will decline the application.	bradcanuck	Male	Canada	2011-04-21 19:08:00
US Citizenship General Discussion	Obama forced to release his birth certificate.	Nick, isn't it funny? I was born in Canada 5 miles from the US border in a hospital. Had I been diverted 5 miles away I would have been born a dual citizen. I just said to my parents the other day "I wonder when our passport will say "Citizen: Earth" ... it's strange how we all group ourselves into religions, countries, communities, and even further down. We're funny creatures.	bradcanuck	Male	Canada	2011-04-28 10:48:00
US Citizenship General Discussion	Moving after filing N-400	I'm with Bob on this one.	bradcanuck	Male	Canada	2011-05-04 14:42:00
US Citizenship General Discussion	When should I get nervous?	Contacted my representative again. This is insane. We're almost done and just can't get to the last leg of the race.	bradcanuck	Male	Canada	2011-06-07 14:49:00
US Citizenship General Discussion	When should I get nervous?	On May 10, 2011, we placed your application in the oath scheduling que. We will send a notice when the ceremony is scheduled. If you move prior to the scheduled ceremony, please use our Change of Address online tool to update your case with your new address or call our customer service center at 1-800-375-5283. This is the notice sitting in my case status panel online and this is the last I have heard from USCIS. When should I start getting nervous? Shouldn't the letter have been sent out virtually immediately after that notice was generated online? That is how it has always worked so I am wondering why I haven't received my notice yet. How long does it usually take? I had my interview February 28th.	bradcanuck	Male	Canada	2011-06-05 12:32:00
US Citizenship General Discussion	N400 Naturalization Interview False Claim Issue	Bradcanuck...I sure hope you are right. I'm sitting tight waiting. I'm learning to trust God coz it was His will that I tell the truth and I did. Have a great week. I have a feeling it was just a personal decision to tell the truth and if you are approved or denied it will be because of a USCIS agent, but hey whatever makes you feel better.	bradcanuck	Male	Canada	2011-03-20 16:15:00
US Citizenship General Discussion	N400 Naturalization Interview False Claim Issue	My personal opinion is that this won't matter at all. That's my 2c.	bradcanuck	Male	Canada	2011-03-19 00:01:00
US Citizenship General Discussion	N 400 December 2010 applications	Application Type: N400 , APPLICATION FOR NATURALIZATION Your Case Status: Oath Ceremony On June 28, 2011, we scheduled you for your oath ceremony and sent a notice providing the date, time, and location. If you move prior to the scheduled ceremony, please use our Change of Address online tool to update your case with your new address or call our customer service center at 1-800-375-5283.	bradcanuck	Male	Canada	2011-06-28 15:22:00
US Citizenship General Discussion	N 400 December 2010 applications	Despite my case clearly having issues and being delayed for an Oath while others who filed months later in the same area are approved - my congressman has now told me to shove off (not much more politely) with my queries because they think this is just fine.	bradcanuck	Male	Canada	2011-06-25 13:57:00
US Citizenship General Discussion	N 400 December 2010 applications	I'm still waiting on an Oath date. Even though others got their notices after me and have been scheduled. This is no surprise though, it seems like my file has a huge 'lose me and treat me like trash' sticker on it the entire way through. Can't wait to be done with this USCIS nightmare.	bradcanuck	Male	Canada	2011-06-08 01:53:00
US Citizenship General Discussion	N 400 December 2010 applications	"On May 10, 2011, we placed your application in the oath scheduling que. We will send a notice when the ceremony is scheduled." When do most people get their letters once they receive this notification from USCIS?	bradcanuck	Male	Canada	2011-05-13 14:45:00
US Citizenship General Discussion	N 400 December 2010 applications	raaza got his letter yesterday... now I am hoping I get mine today or tomorrow. Here's hoping! I need for this to just be all over.	bradcanuck	Male	Canada	2011-05-06 12:41:00
US Citizenship General Discussion	N 400 December 2010 applications	Thought I would add the status page at USCIS still reads: "Testing and Interview" as it has for over six weeks. USCIS must not be concerned with keeping the page current. Mine has been there too. I have heard with N400 they don't update cases once they go past that point. Seems very common.	bradcanuck	Male	Canada	2011-04-30 17:16:00
US Citizenship General Discussion	N 400 December 2010 applications	"Thank you for your letter to Congressman Royce regarding the words “File Freeze.” The files are frozen for inventory purposes. Once the inventory is complete they will continue with the oath ceremonies. You will not lose your spot in the line-up." This is what we heard back from the Congressman. So I guess we're just in a queue for an Oath, does that sound right?	bradcanuck	Male	Canada	2011-04-13 16:38:00