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US Citizenship General DiscussionN-400 Question

I changed the form just like I said - lining out "five" and writing above it "three" and there was NO problems with doing so. Plus during the interview they check all the informations from the N-400 form asking especially about the trips, so I don't think they would "ignore" it.

Anyway, my interview went well - 6 easy questions. The IO didn't want any documents, except for Green Card and my driver's license. Didn't ask for my passport. The whole interview lasted 16 minutes. smile.png

 

Congratulations, Beata1501!


SeabagsFullNot Telling02013-12-18 02:23:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionN-400 Question

No, I didn't include 90 days in my "out of country" days, even though I applied 90 days earlier. Only traveling from the day your wife got her Green Card to the moment of filing the form counts. So for her it will be 0 days.

 

Thanks, Beata 1501.  And congratulations to you on your pending approval.
 


SeabagsFullNot Telling02013-12-15 21:19:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionN-400 Question

I filled out the form on the computer, and after printing out I simply used my hand writing to write "three" above lined out "five" - didn't use a typewriter.

I used a cover sheet to write down what documents and evidence I attached along with my N-400 form, so everything "looked" more organized. I didn't write any "reasons" why I want to become a citizen and I don't think it would do much anyway. I think for them it only matters whether someone is eligible or not. If your wife wants to add her reasons, she could do so.

 

  After you send the N-400 form with the documents they want, they will send you a notice for Biometrics appointment, and after you're done with that, you will receive another letter with the interview appointment and the Checklist (of what you'll need to bring to the interview). Passport will be on that list. And drivers license will also be needed (I received a yellow letter telling me to bring my drivers license or state ID).

 

Fantastic; thanks Beata1501.

 

Btw, did you include the number of days you filed in advance (i.e., 90?) in your answer for days out of the country?  My wife has never left since arrival & plans to file 90 days early, so should she write "90" days?


SeabagsFullNot Telling02013-12-15 20:17:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionN-400 Question

Thanks to you both for answering.

 

Am filling out the form by computer & don't have a typewriter; I suppose I could simply line out "five" & hand-write "three."  What I have done is explain the answer on an already needed continuation sheet.

 

Btw, I've read that a cover sheet that includes the applicant's reasons for wanting to be a citizen helps.  Nowhere in the instructions does it mention this.  Any thoughts?

 

Also, the instructions don't mention bringing passport or drivers license to the interview, but other threads have suggested doing so.  Good idea?

 

Thanks.


Edited by SeabagsFull, 15 December 2013 - 06:01 PM.

SeabagsFullNot Telling02013-12-15 18:00:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionN-400 Question

Part 7.A. "How many total days did you spend outside of the United States during the past five years?"

 

Since my wife is married to me, a U.S. citizen, she only needs be here for three years.  So should she put "730" (i.e., two years x 365 days)?

 

Also, since she'll be mailing the form by the allowable 90 days in advance, should she add 90 days to the 730 & write "820" days?

 

Thanks to any members who can help.


SeabagsFullNot Telling02013-12-14 01:56:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionLong Long Wait for Citizenship Interview - Should I be Worried?

My wife, a Thai national, immigrated to the U.S. on an I-130 nearly 4 years ago. I did a DCF to get her here, a process that was speedy & error-free. In January 2014, she applied approximately 2 months early for citizenship; you're allowed to file up to 90 days before the 3-year mark.

 

It is now 9 months later & still no word. USCIS web site lists her N-400 application as being under review. Normal queue wait time for Seattle is about 6 months. The site shows that the last completed applicant submitted his/her package in late February, a full month after my wife filed. Last month we sent an inquiry to Seattle; they responded only that her application was under review & gave no reason for the delay.

 

We are legitimate in every way; if there is a red flag it's probably my wife's transferring some money to my U.S. bank account (we sold our house in Thailand, & the only way we could transfer the money to the States was by her doing it in her name), & yes, I reported our bank account info to the U.S. Treasury Dept. Does the long wait indicate that an immigration officer has a concern about something? Is there any way that I could mail in a personal letter of support, perhaps to address any possible issues I believe they could be balking on?

 

I read somewhere online that a federal law mandates USCIS process applications in a timely manner, & that I could ask a court to order them to render a decision. But ... does USCIS have to have a legitimate reason to deny an applicant citizenship or can they do so arbitrarily (i.e., a court order might make them angry)?

 

Any thoughts? Anything I can do?

 

 


Edited by SeabagsFull, 23 October 2014 - 04:07 PM.

SeabagsFullNot Telling02014-10-23 16:05:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionSeattle Office -N400 Timeline

My wife filed in January; still nothing.

 

Web site says "Initial Review." Tried an e-inquiry; they said still under review & gave no reason for the delay.

 

What's frustrating is that others who filed after my wife have already been processed.

 


SeabagsFullNot Telling02014-10-26 16:49:00