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US Citizenship General DiscussionUSCIS contacted after became a US citizen

Checking my emails from the USCIS, format is firstname.lastname@dhs.gov. Know this is perfectly valid as the persons name on it was the same person I spoke to on the phone.

Received faked emails many times, can use tricks to put a false email address in the context of the email, but not in the header.

Curious as to what that document is, but no details on how you applied, marriage or five year, criminal record? With over 5,000 cases pending now after receiving naturalization for possible faults, could very well be a real email. You should know if any trouble areas exist, rest of us are just guessing.

From the OP post it says to bring ID and Naturalization Certificate. Is it possible they want to take the Certificate back from OP? I thought there is a legal process to revoke the Citizenship and can be lengthy to revoke USC once it is approved. From what I understand with they can revoke USC status at any time in the future for possible violations of US laws and they made it easier to approve USC and easier to take away the USC.
ConcordUserMaleIndia2012-03-16 11:50:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionUSCIS contacted after became a US citizen
It can be a crime sending a fake email like this.
ConcordUserMaleIndia2012-03-15 23:55:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionUSCIS contacted after became a US citizen
I think it is a spam email. You should call them and find out if it is a real email from USCIS.
ConcordUserMaleIndia2012-03-15 19:39:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionMissed appointment

I was scheduled for an appointment in Jan of 2012. I was not in the country when they sent me the letter. I then after sent them all the required documentation of where I was and showed that I was not in the country and I could not make it. I sent all the boarding passes and such. They said they were gonna contact me by mail. I use the facilty in holtville, Long Island. Does anyone know hoe long I would have to wait to get another interview date??

When did you contact them? Which office did you contact them at? Normally rescheduling interview can take few weeks.
ConcordUserMaleIndia2012-04-03 15:03:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionE-Notification (G-1145)
Once you receive the case number on NOA you can always go online and request for the online alerts.
ConcordUserMaleIndia2012-04-05 20:12:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionWhich is better: 3-year process or wait for the 5-year?

5 year route is easier, but 3 year route need not be difficult. If you have plenty of bonafide evidence (tax returns, joint bank account, joint owneership of house. lease, kids), you will be fine. Truth be told, I only did the thrtee year because I wanted to vote in this year's presidential elections.

Democratic or Republican? I have to wait complete my oath ceremony before I can even think about it.
ConcordUserMaleIndia2012-04-07 15:54:00
US Citizenship General Discussionstill no oath letter

Thanks I finally got through and was told they have 90days from the interview, I found that very strange since online it says 45 days.

By law they have to finish it in 120 days. If they don't finish it by that time then you can appeal to court.
ConcordUserMaleIndia2012-04-10 13:58:00
US Citizenship General Discussionstill no oath letter

OK well I'm really starting to get impatient here. Interview was Jan 12Th left with letter saying recommended for approval. IO said give them about 60 days and how they try to get it done asap, but they need to check where I will be doing the Oath at, in Memphis or in Arkansas. Well I'm still waiting. Did a e-request and got a fast reply saying I was approved and will be sent a letter 2 weeks before my oath. Now I'm trying to keep from going crazy, should I continue to wait, do info pass or talk to the senator/congressman or who ever I should talk too? Anyways any words of encouragement to keep waiting or other ideas are welcomed.

Can you make an info pass appointment and find out what is going?
ConcordUserMaleIndia2012-04-03 15:01:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionMarijuana use and citizenship

do you guys think i should find an immigration lawyer for my criminal record when i am applying for citizenship?

If you have money and if it makes you feel better then go ahead and hire one. I would say wait for the decision and if they decline it then you can always appeal for it and hire an attorney at that time.
ConcordUserMaleIndia2012-04-05 20:10:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionCitizenship
It is just a notification telling you get your documents ready. They will list any documents in particular if they need to see from you. Your interview letter should be on way soon. Good Luck and welcome to the forum.
ConcordUserMaleIndia2012-04-09 21:12:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionIts Official
Congrats ...
ConcordUserMaleIndia2012-04-09 21:09:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionCan your Spouse go with you to the interview?
Normally not allowed inside the interview but probably can wait in the lobby when you are in the interview.
ConcordUserMaleIndia2012-04-12 17:08:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionWaiting time is driving me crazy
Hang in there, you'll get through. We all went through this phase of waiting in our journey. You'll make it.
ConcordUserMaleIndia2012-03-23 17:45:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionN-400 timing, traveling abroad

1) I recommend applying ASAP hoping you guys will be able to get an interview within 2-3 months. If you do, you'll only have to find a solution for the oath. Either you have your wife flying back to US or let her stay on her own in NJ for few months.

2) Yes, you have to go through NJ if that's where you guys are unless you move to Texas, stay there for 3+ months and then file. That's not a solution for you guys.

Easiest thing at this time is extend the apartment lease for few months until the Oath is done and then vacate the apartment. Have some one check the mail for you in your absence and let you know. Also she has to attend the Interview and Oath Ceremony. So it is best keep the apartment for few more months and keep the lease. Also make sure you have all the required documents to prove you both are married since you are applying based on 3 year marriage. They will ask for the lease, bank, utility and all kinds of statements and papers. Better start collecting all of them now and keep them ready.
ConcordUserMaleIndia2012-04-02 10:16:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionPartental abduction

Did he return to the US at any stage? If not then no. You cannot obtain citizenship through him directly.

He will need to return to live in the US (if he hasn't already) and sponsor you for a greencard and then 5 years from getting that you will be eligible for citizenship.

I thought the OP's father is a natural born citizen and a child born to USC OP should be eligible for USC. Why not?
ConcordUserMaleIndia2012-04-14 06:06:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionA visit from immigration officers
Sorry to hear what happened to you. It is better to be upfront and have them inspect any way. Looks like you have nothing to hide. I am sure your application will be approved soon and you'll become USC. Hang in there.
ConcordUserMaleIndia2012-04-05 20:11:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionMailing application separately?
Best to send every thing seperate.
ConcordUserMaleIndia2012-04-23 06:07:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionBiometric Appointment
He should be ok going late. But they will not take biometrics until they verify the green card.
ConcordUserMaleIndia2012-04-23 06:05:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionHusband Lost the Divorce Decree
You can go to the court house and get a copy of the divorce decree. Also you can check with your state's vital records office which keeps track of all the marriage / divorce / birth / death certificates in the state. In some states you can apply for the certificate online. Check with your state.
ConcordUserMaleIndia2012-04-24 18:23:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionUSCIS GOV
I have used this tool to track my I-90 replacment, I-131 Travel Document, N-400 Naturalization. Works ok. I have no complaints.
ConcordUserMaleIndia2012-04-27 09:43:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionDual US Passports

Well, it looks like you won't have time to go to India anyway but I understand you want OCI so you can travel in case of an emergency.

Yes, you got it.
ConcordUserMaleIndia2012-04-28 21:45:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionDual US Passports
I am a student in the Caribbean Med School and travel. It is very difficult to send away passport for consulate for 2-4 weeks and not be able to travel to school. If I miss certain number of days from school they automatically fail you. That is why I choose to apply for the second passport though it is expensive and valid only for 2 years. As it is I am under lot of pressure with work and study and don't want to add more uncertenity to my life.
ConcordUserMaleIndia2012-04-28 18:15:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionDual US Passports
Did any apply for the Dual US Passports. I guess we can apply for the second passport in order to facilitate the foreign visa issuance. We keep one passport while we send out the other one to foreign embassy for the visa processing. Second passport is only vaild for 2 years. I am wondering if any of you applied and used the second passport for visa purposes. This morning I went ahead and applied for the second passport since I have to renounce the indian citizenship and apply for the OCI indian visa. At that time I have to send away US passport for 2 weeks so indian consulate can stamp the OCI and return the US Passport. My second passport should be ready on Monday. All these steps are entirely new to me and very nice US Govt allows this facility. Next week I have to goto Drivers License and Social Security offices to submit my status change. Any thing else I have to do besided the DL and Social Security?
ConcordUserMaleIndia2012-04-27 17:27:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionOath Friday FINALLY!
Congrats. He is almost there. If he wants the pictures taken at the ceremony make sure he takes a camera. I took my iPhone thinking we can take pictures using it but the security took away all the phones.
ConcordUserMaleIndia2012-05-01 20:37:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionN-400 Process
You'll also get a chance to have the pictures taken with the presiding judge or governor and other officials. You picture could be in paper or you might be in the CNN news cast. Lot of things. Your money is well spent.
ConcordUserMaleIndia2012-05-01 20:30:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionN-400 Process

WHAT?? There's MORE?? This just keeps getting better and better hey. :dance::yes::D

You also get to vote to a President who will raise make the life better by providing jobs to every one in the country and erase poverty and make every one rich and wealthy and famous. What what wonders $680 can do. Imagine.
ConcordUserMaleIndia2012-05-01 19:46:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionMilitary Spouse - Overseas
Welcome to the forum. Have you checked with your Navy resources. Navy and military has excellent support services to deal with the immigration issues. You might want to search the forum and you'll find lot of information. I beleive there is also a seperate phone line for the immigration issues of military personal and family.
ConcordUserMaleIndia2012-05-03 08:24:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionRe- interview

My husband had his interview today and they scheduled him for a re- interview. They said they need documentation that the two of us are still together.
the only problem is that all of our mail go to out post office box ( which is a different address than where our lettre came to) and all the utilities are in my fathers name,.....\


What do I do ?? Someone help me please... im so0o concerned and worried.....

Did he explain the details to IO? Did he ask IO what is acceptable forms to prove your situation?
ConcordUserMaleIndia2012-05-03 17:19:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionCan you apply for citizenship when are jobless?
Job has nothing to do with the citizenship. You should be able to apply. I think after becoming USC and if you want to sponsor to come to US like close family or fiance you might have to provide the affidiavit of support either you can give or some one on your behalf can provide that. You should be ok to apply for USC. Go ahead.
ConcordUserMaleIndia2012-05-04 09:19:00
US Citizenship General Discussionspeeding ticket over 500

It is only speeding , paid 4 years ago, no dui or drug

Thanks
rest of record is clear

4 years ago is long time and I dont know if it has any weight. After 5 years it becomes less important. I would say relax and apply and make sure you have the paid receipt for the fine. You'll be ok.
ConcordUserMaleIndia2012-05-04 13:58:00
US Citizenship General Discussionspeeding ticket over 500

this is if the ticket was over $500 though right?

Yes
ConcordUserMaleIndia2012-05-04 09:12:00
US Citizenship General Discussionspeeding ticket over 500
You should declare the ticket and show the proof you paid the fine. When did you get the ticket?
ConcordUserMaleIndia2012-05-04 06:34:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionAny thing else I need to do?

This is the link and they say the online pilot has been closed on April 30: http://travel.state...._card_5648.html

Maybe you see the online links for filling out the forms. Even if you fill those forms out online, you will need to print them out and send via mail. So it will not be online-only as it was with the pilot online program.

I have checked last night. You are correct. Online form is only to fill out the application and mail it. First time Passport applicants has to goto office and apply. I went 2 weeks ago and got my passport done and now waiting for the passport card to come in the mail.
ConcordUserMaleIndia2012-05-04 07:09:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionAny thing else I need to do?

How do you go about getting this card. IS there an option to get the card on the passport application?

Yes. When you apply for the passport there will be an option to apply for passport+passport card. Choose that option and they will send you both. They are processed at two different locations so you card card and passport come in seperate envelovopes from 2 different locations. You can download the passport application and take a look it. It is clealy explained in the passport application.
ConcordUserMaleIndia2012-05-03 12:15:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionAny thing else I need to do?

Thank you. I will get one of those cause I live right on the border of Washington and Canada. I pop over to Canada sometimes to shop as their nearest town is closer than my nearest US town. Sounds crazy but that's the way it is here in the forest where I live.

Thanks again. :)

I understand. One of relatives live in a city close to Canada and they are lot more closer to canada than to another city in US. We go often to Montreal to visit since it is 3 hours away for us. I know another friend of mine who lives in Detroit and travel to Windsor, Canada all the time. It is worth getting the card to make the land travel much easier. Also it has RF chip built in and makes the validation at the borders much quicker. I have not used it yet so I am guessing the benefit of having RF chip in the card makes the verificaiton quicker.
ConcordUserMaleIndia2012-05-03 11:19:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionAny thing else I need to do?

Can someone please tell me what is a passport card? :unsure:

Passport card allows you to travel by land and sea but not air travel. This is used mostly for travel between canada, mexico, caribbean. It is not that expensive to get and easy to carry in your wallet. It can be very useful if you are living in a border state and one of the zealous cops stop you and ask for the proof of citizenship you can show it to them. Considering it is only $30 for a 10 year card, does not hurt to get one and keep it handy.
ConcordUserMaleIndia2012-05-03 08:21:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionAny thing else I need to do?
I am going through the list and see what else I need to do after the Oath Ceremony.

Applied and received the Passport.
Applied and waiting for the Passport Card.
Went to DMV and updated the status on Drivers License
Went to Social Security office and updated the status.
I'll goto City Hall and register to Vote.

What else do I have to do after the becoming the US Citizen?
ConcordUserMaleIndia2012-04-30 17:33:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionHow long does green card replacement take?

A copy of efiling docs and receipt, and copies of passport and green card, will be enough?

It should give you a check list when you applied for it. I have done few months ago, I do not remember. Check the application it should have the list. You should be getting NOA with in 2 weeks and biometrics appointment in about 4 weeks.
ConcordUserMaleIndia2012-05-04 14:01:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionHow long does green card replacement take?

shall I apply N400 after the new green card arrives ? or at the same time?


I do have a copy of old green card.

Did you green card expired? If it is expired you have to wait for the new card to come and apply. If it did not expire then you can apply for the both at the same time. I applied for my i-90 and n-400, i-131 almost at the same time.
ConcordUserMaleIndia2012-05-04 07:10:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionHow long does green card replacement take?

1. Online E-Filing Form I-90, Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card.
2. Filing a paper Form I-90, Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card by mail.


Should I use E-filing or paper filing? which is faster?


Also, will this take longer time than citizenship applying?

I applied online. You still have to mail the papers by mail even if you applied online. Not sure if it makes any difference in processing if you applied online or by mail. My I-90 took 4 months and citizenship took 5 months. Some places you might be able to get it N-400 quicker in the offices doing the same day oath. Depends on your field office. If you are eligible for N-400 you should apply for it soon.
ConcordUserMaleIndia2012-05-04 06:33:00