Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
US Citizenship General Discussion	Citizens and A numbers	QUOTE (KyngSilva @ Jan 13 2009, 12:40 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Wait? Your a USC , why on earth would you need to write your alien number? A USC is a USC...Correct? Plus the alien number is used for non Uinted States Citizens. It's plain... According to the form, you have to write A# "if you have". If you don't have, you have to write "none". If you have A#, but if you write "none", that's false statement you are making. Is there any reason to hide A# ? Unless you complain to OMB and USCIS, and they change the form to remove that question, you have to write the answer. Edited by moonhunt, 13 January 2009 - 02:46 AM.	moonhunt	Male	South Korea	2009-01-13 02:44:00
US Citizenship General Discussion	Citizens and A numbers	QUOTE (sexiness86 @ Jan 12 2009, 08:37 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> If a husband is filing for his wife and he is a US citizen, does he still need to write down his A number? If he has, yes. If he doesn't have A# because he was born in U.S., then he needs to write "none".	moonhunt	Male	South Korea	2009-01-12 22:16:00
US Citizenship General Discussion	Are spouses allowed in the interview?	QUOTE (NickD @ Jan 11 2009, 08:10 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Ha, would be nice if they would just let the husband and wife go in a say a short oath that they are married and living together rather than that huge stack of evidence. Even the president only has to say a short oath to defend the Constitution of the United States, now that is one case where he should supply a really huge stack of evidence. Hey NickD, that's because paperwork can be kept for their cover-their-aXX, but taking verbal oath doesn't. For OP's question, in most case, NO. Very few cases were asked whether spouse was there or not. But in most cases, it is recommended for showing support for your honey. Sitting alone in waiting area for how long only God knows with frustration ? You better be there! Once-in-a-life moment for your spouse! Edited by moonhunt, 11 January 2009 - 09:51 AM.	moonhunt	Male	South Korea	2009-01-11 09:50:00
US Citizenship General Discussion	Fingerprints	QUOTE (broma25 @ Jan 18 2009, 11:55 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Does anyone know if they wait for your fingerprint results to be complete before they issue Interview Dates? According to FBI, they return fingerprint result within 24 hours. So USCIS will have fingerprint result at same day or next day. But real holding point is FBI namecheck process. It may take less than 30 days for most of cases, but about 20% may hit second round for further checking. 5% or less may hit third round, which may take more than a year. USCIS is scheduling the interview after receiving o.k. for both fingerprint and namecheck as far as I know.	moonhunt	Male	South Korea	2009-01-19 13:42:00
US Citizenship General Discussion	Pictures at Oath Ceremony	QUOTE (mnbinth @ Jan 10 2009, 09:37 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I don't think you're allowed to bring a camera into the building. Does anyone take a picture at the oath ceremony? It would seem they would be allowed at such a meaningful event. Some people even bring camcorder! In some occasion, even judge allowed to take photo with him/her.	moonhunt	Male	South Korea	2009-01-11 09:53:00
US Citizenship General Discussion	N400 Timeline Atalanta	QUOTE (hassan_debbie @ Jan 13 2009, 05:57 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> We filed in Atlanta in November and almost immediately received a notice for biometrics but so far nothing else. We know a lady who got her's in 4 months. We were hoping for that kind of timeline. Deb USCIS is scheduled fingerprint right after they accept the case for N400. So it doesn't matter much where you file, and normally USCIS is scheduled for fingerprint within one month time-frame from the case acceptance. It is standard practice done by National Benefit Center (NBC) or reginal Service Center no matter where you live. One of best part for Atlanta, GA filers is that Atlanta, GA is one of few district office to arrange same day oath ceremony after morning interview approval. So you don't have to wait for oath letter for another month or so. Edited by moonhunt, 14 January 2009 - 04:39 AM.	moonhunt	Male	South Korea	2009-01-14 04:38:00
US Citizenship General Discussion	N400 Timeline Atalanta	For 2008 July filers, we have two person from Atlanta, GA, and it is done within 4~5 month timeframe. http://www.visajourn...h...t&p=2525186 But again, it is varied from person to person, from case to case. And we, 2008 July filers, were lucky because USCIS pushed hard to process the case sooner for 2008 presidential election pressure. Now they are trying to stop overtime work and weekend work to process the N400 cases, so it will be slow down. But if you don't have a problem from FBI namecheck process and RFE for the case, I think your case can be completed within 6 months unless there is significant change occurred. One of best parts is that Atlanta, GA is one of few district office to allow same day oath ceremony after morning interview. So you don't have to wait longer after your approval from the interview.	moonhunt	Male	South Korea	2009-01-14 04:35:00
US Citizenship General Discussion	help!! sent in N-400 without other document	QUOTE (hassan_debbie @ Jan 21 2009, 02:10 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> We mailed our N-400 in November and forgot to send the pictures. I was worried it would slow the process down but yesterday we received the interview date of Feb. 24 and they didn't even mention the forgotten pictures. Deb Whenever USCIS is received the clearance for FBI namecheck and fingerprint, they will schedule the interview. As I mentioned, USCIS adjudicator may not look at your case until the day of Interview comes. So during the interview, he/she will ask for missing from the package.	moonhunt	Male	South Korea	2009-01-21 18:19:00
US Citizenship General Discussion	help!! sent in N-400 without other document	QUOTE (muruKun @ Jan 20 2009, 03:22 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> i sent my n-400 application along with check for the application fee., But I didnt send my passport picture and copy of my green card. they received my application just today and has not cashed my check yet. what should i do now? thank you. Been there, done that. I think they should include M-477 in N400 instructions. You can just bring those when you have Interview scheduled. I was thinking mailing those to NOA1 address, but from NOA1, they discourage the mailing the items. USCIS adjudicator may not look at your file until initial interview in most cases. Edited by moonhunt, 21 January 2009 - 08:10 AM.	moonhunt	Male	South Korea	2009-01-21 08:09:00
US Citizenship General Discussion	Traveling Before Interview	QUOTE (ivan drago @ Jan 20 2009, 09:45 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I plan to go abroad for a week before the citizenship interview. Since I did not list this travel on N400 form, could there be any issues? Just bring your passport to prove the trip. As long as it doesn't break the condition for N400 application, you will be fine.	moonhunt	Male	South Korea	2009-01-20 13:46:00
US Citizenship General Discussion	N-400	QUOTE (another1 @ Jan 21 2009, 10:01 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hello, I'm still removing conditions on my PR, but wanted to start collecting all the documents that I will need for N-400 based on 3yr marriage on USC. I have checked out uscis.gov but couldn't get clear answer. Based on your experiences, what documents will I have to send with N-400? Do we need to send all the joint bills/accounts/taxes etc. again? if so, what time period they should cover? from when we got married or since becoming PR? Thank you in advance and good luck to all. You have to check M-476 package. www.uscis.gov/files/article/M-476.pdf At the almost end of M-476, there is two pages of info called M-477. That's what you need. Or online version of M-477 is here. http://www.uscis.gov...00048f3d6a1RCRD	moonhunt	Male	South Korea	2009-01-21 23:11:00
US Citizenship General Discussion	Which is faster?	QUOTE (cHiQy @ Jan 21 2009, 04:29 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> 3 years marriage based to USC or 5 years green card based?? In which category is processing faster on applying for naturalization?? Processing speed is no different from another. Even though you opt for 5 year green card basis, you may still have to submit the info for your marriage if you get the green card through the marriage, and married with same person. So if you receive the green card through the marriage to US citizen, 3 year marriage basis will be get you US citizenship faster because you can apply 2 year eariler than 5 year green card basis.	moonhunt	Male	South Korea	2009-01-21 23:15:00
US Citizenship General Discussion	naturalization interview appointment letter	QUOTE (didida @ Jan 23 2009, 01:19 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I got my naturalization interview appointment letter today, and in this letter it asked me to bring my FL drivers license. Some of my friend said they never have this requirment in their letter before. They think the immigration officer must have some suspicion of my case. Anyone have this requirment in the interview appointment letter before ? That's normal. Since Driver License is used for government issued ID, they asked DL to prove your identity. Usually they ask for valid passport, driver license, and/or green card. You should show at least two of them.	moonhunt	Male	South Korea	2009-01-23 03:20:00
US Citizenship General Discussion	Tax Transcripts	QUOTE (Stella08 @ Jan 20 2009, 10:27 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I finally want to order my tax transcripts, so I'll have them handy for the interview. Did you order the tax return transcripts or the tax account transcripts? And for how many years do I need them? http://www.irs.gov/i...=110571,00.html You can order current year plus last 3 years for Tax transcripts.	moonhunt	Male	South Korea	2009-01-20 13:44:00
US Citizenship General Discussion	Request for additional documents due after the Oath date	QUOTE (concernedfornow @ Jan 22 2009, 09:16 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> My husband received the N-445 Notice of Naturalization Oath Ceremony the day after his interview. The Oath ceremony is scheduled exactly one month from the interview. However, just yesterday he received a letter asking for additional documents and says he has 33 days to return the documents; failure to do so can result in a denial. Although he is already on a mission to obtain the records requested, we're not sure if he'll have them before his Oath date (which is 2 weeks before the documents are due). Does anyone know what we can expect? Will he able to take this Oath as scheduled or will he be denied entrance? Best way to resolve the issue is to schedule Info Pass with USCIS district office to get straight answer from Interview officer. What is the evidence they requested?	moonhunt	Male	South Korea	2009-01-22 12:40:00
US Citizenship General Discussion	New English Test	QUOTE (Thomas and Milena @ Jan 30 2009, 03:43 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (raymaga @ Jan 30 2009, 12:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Good luck at the interview!!!! My sentence I had to write was something very simple, like "I drove my car to the store". Thanks for all the well-wishes! Weird. I thought those sentences were the OLD test. The new test words are all history and civics based, like "Senator," and "father of our country." It seems kind of strange, actually. Does anyone have any experience with the NEW english test??? Probably not yet. Mandatory new format taker is not yet having Interview scheduled. Most people just takes "old" test format since it is very familiar with people.	moonhunt	Male	South Korea	2009-01-30 23:12:00
US Citizenship General Discussion	Collecting Unemployment??	I don't thnk it will affect N400 application. But during the interview, you may have to update your employment record from N400 application form. If they ask for the reason, you can just say, "I'm in the middle of switching the job!".	moonhunt	Male	South Korea	2009-02-04 18:48:00
US Citizenship General Discussion	I'M CONFUSED.. N-400 QUESTIONS	QUOTE (cookiee @ Jan 18 2009, 08:33 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> i've been trying to fill out N-400.. Part 4 B - Care of what am i going to write there ? and PART 8 F- If you were married before, provide the following information about your prior spouse i wasn't married before. should i just leave a blank or need to write N/A or something ? For both, I would fill in with "N/A". "Care of" is used for home owner or rent owner when you stay there, but mailman doesn't know your name. It is a kind of "proxy" person, who can accept your mail on behalf of you.	moonhunt	Male	South Korea	2009-01-20 00:42:00
US Citizenship General Discussion	Help - I moved!!!	Contact your congressman in Dallas area. They can help it through USCIS congress contact point.	moonhunt	Male	South Korea	2009-02-07 04:53:00
US Citizenship General Discussion	German "Umlaut" in name	I don't think you will have the problem. When USCIS run FBI namecheck, FBI is trying to use various form of misspelling of your name for checking. Even they try to switch firstname, lastname for any possible combination. The name you fill out on N400 by computer is English name. So you can just write your name printed in your passport. Other forms such as I-130, DS-230 has another feild for foreign name writing, but N400 doesn't have dedicated for foreign name writing. So I didn't care much for it.	moonhunt	Male	South Korea	2009-02-11 03:28:00
US Citizenship General Discussion	Husband barred for 10 years	Your case will be varied from assigned officer to officer, and also depending on how to represent with evidence. So it will be a lot easier with experienced immigration laywer since it is violation of immigration law from the past. I think having second thought from public board such as this Visajourney may be ease your tention, but it doesn't help much for individual case since every individual case will be unique from it's nature. If you want to move back to US with your husband, it will be better with experienced immigration lawyer even if it cost additional money.	moonhunt	Male	South Korea	2009-02-11 03:13:00
US Citizenship General Discussion	How can i get court copy for paid traffic ticket?	QUOTE (Goran @ Feb 11 2009, 03:40 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> According to the N-400 instructions I downloaded (and attached to my previous post above), it states: "Note that unless a traffic incident was alcohol or drug related, you do not need to submit documentation for traffic fines and incidents that did not involve an actual arrest if the only penalty was a fine of less than $500 or points on your driver's license." In other words, you do not need to submit a court disposition if the ticket was less than $500 or resulted in points on your driver's license. Like many on this forum, English is my second language. However, I am fairly certain that I have interpreted this piece of written federal lingo correctly. In my humble opinion Cheers, Goran PS. Of course, I am not a lawyer, and am just expressing my own personal interpretation and opinion on this matter. I.e., go with your own "gut." Sometimes even American-born people use different dictionary. So don't rely much on the semantics. That's why we have so many attorneys in U.S. considering the number of population. I think whole U.S. population is about 10% of whole world population, but we have more than 75% of total numbers of attorneys in the world. If USCIS adjudicator ask for it, and you don't have the documents/evidence with you, it will delay the decision no matter what.	moonhunt	Male	South Korea	2009-02-11 18:27:00
US Citizenship General Discussion	How can i get court copy for paid traffic ticket?	QUOTE (Goran @ Feb 3 2009, 08:06 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> skoopie, According to the new N-400 instructions (effective 1/22/2009), you do not need to provide evidence of your traffic tickets if they were under $500 and did not involve alcohol or drugs (See page 5, Step 2, "Other Documents"). I attached the instructions to this post, but it is also available here: http://www.uscis.gov...00045f3d6a1RCRD Cheers, Goran We should be very careful about this. According to the text of N400 instructions, it said "you do not need to submit documentation for traffic fines and incidents that did not involve an actual arrest if the only penalty was a fine of less than $500 or points on your driver's license." First, how can you prove the amount of fine ? Unless you have traffic ticket, you can not prove it. So you should have either traffic ticket copy, or court documentation copy. Second, it said, "a fine of less than $500 or points on your driver's license". So even if you have a fine less than $500, you still needs to provide the documentation if you have demerit point(s). But it is varied from USCIS adjudicator to adjudicator. So better be prepared than sorry.	moonhunt	Male	South Korea	2009-02-04 01:39:00
US Citizenship General Discussion	How can i get court copy for paid traffic ticket?	Request your own driving record copy from DMV. It will show the exact date and the name of court. Based on that information, you can contact each court to get the court documentation. Or you can check whether you still have the ticket and payment record - canceled check, or credit card receipt - or not. Edited by moonhunt, 01 February 2009 - 02:10 PM.	moonhunt	Male	South Korea	2009-02-01 14:09:00
US Citizenship General Discussion	Question Regarding Marriage Cerficate	QUOTE (pars3221 @ Feb 11 2009, 03:18 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Thanks everyone. I had a copy of the translation (but its the copy) the original copy went along my wife's papers at the embassy. I guess I will need to get it translated again? the stuff they make you go through, one would think if she has a green card through marriage and we have been together all this long this would count as marriage but I guess they have to make you suffer with the paper trails. That's why we call it beaurocracy.	moonhunt	Male	South Korea	2009-02-11 18:22:00
US Citizenship General Discussion	Question Regarding Marriage Cerficate	As long as your Perusian marriage certificate is authenticated with certified translated English copy, it will be fine. US recognized foreign marriage document as long as it is equivalent to US legal system. Even if you try to register your marriage again in US, it will be anulled since you are considered as married from other foreign country per US legal system, which is handled per State law instead of Federal law. You can check with your local court, but probably they say since you are already married, you should not doing that.	moonhunt	Male	South Korea	2009-02-11 03:20:00
US Citizenship General Discussion	Pros & Cons of Citizenship?	QUOTE (Thomas and Milena @ Jan 16 2009, 08:57 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> But a citizen can't lose citizenship.....so I don't see any downside to having citizenship versus being a GC holder. USCIS doesn't care for tax issue. IRS does. IRS may catch you and prosecute for tax evading. But there is certain amount threshold that you don't have to pay tax if you are living abroad. But still you may have to report tax return to IRS.	moonhunt	Male	South Korea	2009-01-17 02:21:00
US Citizenship General Discussion	Pros & Cons of Citizenship?	QUOTE (AusCal @ Jan 16 2009, 03:58 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> IMHO Cons: As a US citizen you are required to file a US tax return every year, regardless of whether you a re still residing in the US. SO, if you decide to return to Canada to live, you still need to file an annual US tax return. Cost of maintaining two passports Pros: Never having to deal with the USCIS again. Flexibility in choosing how long to travel for, where to move to, return to etc. And, in defense of those being accused of "skimming" the post and not answering what was asked. The last question of the post is, and I quote "Any other consequences to not applying for citizenship?" Also being a US citizen means that you don't have to renew your Green Card every 10 years. Big Cons is that AusCal pointed out that tax consequences. You have to report US federal tax no matter where you are. Since some country have tax treaty between U.S. and them, it may be deducted for foreign tax, but still you have to deal with tax return. Big benefit of being US Citizen is that you don't have to worry about immigration stuffs any more in U.S.	moonhunt	Male	South Korea	2009-01-16 19:52:00
US Citizenship General Discussion	Loss of US Citizenship	QUOTE (marga2 @ Feb 12 2009, 08:20 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> just wondering...how soon can you leave the US and live in another country after becoming a US citizen? I heard that you must stay in the US within the first year you became a US citizen...or your citizenship may be revoked. Thanks I guess as soon as you can get US Passport. But if you are talking about your children's US citizenship eligibility born in foreign countryas a child of US citizen, then I think you should physically live in U.S. for a couple of years. I think it was 7 years including 2 years after becoming US citizen.	moonhunt	Male	South Korea	2009-02-12 23:14:00
US Citizenship General Discussion	When can I start tracking my case online?	In most case, you won't see any change from Online Case Status check system. Mine still says "received and pending".	moonhunt	Male	South Korea	2009-02-12 23:19:00
US Citizenship General Discussion	Name Change, How Long It Takes?	QUOTE (Prospect_USC @ Feb 12 2009, 12:50 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hi all, I only changed my First name from an Asian name to a easier-to-call American name, Last and Middle names stayed the same, and only changed in N-400 form (not ever before). After I passed the interview, the IO gave me a form to sign for my name change and then gave me the N-652 Congratulation...I don't know if anone has a name change at the Oath but I heard the Certificate is ready to be handled out at the Ceremonies. Hope nothing is wrong with my case because I become more anxious as each day goes by without getting the Oath letter. Thanks. I did change my first name, too. There is no difference in processing time in most case. I was asked and confirmed during the interview for name change, and that was it. Waiting time is more likely depending on local district office waiting queue and federal court oath ceremony schedule. You will get new name on the certificate of naturalization. But certified "the petition for name change" signed by federal court judge may be delivered to you a couple of months later.	moonhunt	Male	South Korea	2009-02-12 23:23:00
US Citizenship General Discussion	Is this normal?	QUOTE (tabta @ Feb 12 2009, 03:44 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> My husband just passed his 3 year residency mark this month. We didn't apply 90 days before the three year mark, we sent our application on Jan 12. We got our NOA on Jan 21st. I was getting kind of ansy because we hadn't received a biometrics appt. yet. Today setting in the mailbox I found a letter. i opened it and was surprised to see that it is an interview letter. We have an appt March 23rd. Is this normal to not have biometrics? We did just have them done last Feb. Is this why? Biometric result validity set by FBI is currently 15 months. So if USCIS have biometric result from other case(s) within that time frame, they may just reuse it. If your waiting time is long enough to expire previous biometric result, they will schedule another one if necessary. Sometimes if the case is pending for more than 15 months, you may take it multiple times. But USCIS will not reimburse it nor charge another fee.	moonhunt	Male	South Korea	2009-02-13 13:23:00
US Citizenship General Discussion	N400 Question (First time poster!)	QUOTE (RomanVT @ Feb 12 2009, 05:42 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Good afternoon All, It's a pleasure to find this site, and I appreciate any help anyone can provide directly and/or indirectly. I attempted to search the forums (Below) but was unable to find an answer to my question. I am all set to turn in my N400 form but have a question regarding Part 10. Additional Questions > D. Good Moral Character > #15 (Have you ever committed a crime or offense for which you were not arrested?) Am I to report if I have gone over the speed limit while driving before or had a drink of alcohol before I turned the age of 21 without being arrested? Maybe I'm reading into this too much and someone can help. Thanks! Roman It's up to you. N400 instructions said you don't have to provide the proof for the ticket less than $500 and/or points. But that doesn't mean you tell lie. I think Question #16 mentioning citation, and traffic ticket is considered as citation. Especially DUI/DWI, which means driving under drinking alcohol, should be reported. It is considered as serious habitual offense, so sometimes USCIS asks for theraphy course completion record to prove that you won't be doing it again. Essential assumption about Good Moral Characters is honesty. If the question ask for thing, you should tell the truth. That's the reason you are taking oath for interview. In my cases, I have a couple of speed tickets, and USCIS adjudicator marked "Yes", but he put note "speed tickets only" under that question. I brought my certified driving record copy from DMV, but he didn't ask for it. If adjudicator didn't ask for it, it will be fine. But when he/she ask for it, and you tell something other than truth, it can be used for excuse to revoke your citizenship at any time.	moonhunt	Male	South Korea	2009-02-13 13:04:00
US Citizenship General Discussion	Received my Oath letter!!	QUOTE (epey_denz24 @ Feb 13 2009, 09:11 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> hi...when your finally passed the citizenship...where did you got youre I130 upgrade to sent to uscis..please help thanks.. You can mail the copy of NOA1 and certificate of naturalization to the mailing address on the bottom of NOA1. Or best way is to call USCIS National Customer Care Center, and ask the customer representative to open the service request. If you provide email address or something like that, you will get an email from officer for request to fax or mail the copy of the certificate of naturalization with instructions.	moonhunt	Male	South Korea	2009-02-13 22:27:00
US Citizenship General Discussion	Received my Oath letter!!	QUOTE (mooninlove @ Feb 13 2009, 05:20 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hey guys! So happy to let you know that I received my Naturalization Oath Ceremony today! My Oath Ceremony is on March 12, 2009 @ 10:30am at Montebello Ca. I thought it'll gonna be in LA. Well, it says there that I need to bring the letter (Oath notice), PR card, any immigration docs and reentry permit but I did not apply for any reentry permit, is that normal?? And also it came in my old name, is the correction gonna be made at my Nat Certificate?? What did you guys brought at the ceremony?? I just brought Oath Letter, Green Card, Driver License, and Passport just in case. If you didn't apply for re-entry permit, you don't have to bring it since you don't have any. Congratulations and Good Luck!	moonhunt	Male	South Korea	2009-02-13 18:43:00
US Citizenship General Discussion	Tax return	QUOTE (jasminelily @ Feb 13 2009, 09:05 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hello everyone, I'm not filing yet, but I'm just wondering something about tax filing. Me and USC husband married on Nov 2006. We weren't sure how to file joint tax, so we listened to our accountant friend, he said since we were single for 10 months in 2006, that means majority of the year we were single, plus my husband owes student loan so his tax return money got intercepted to pay off his loan debt, the accountant said if we file jointly, they might take my tax return money as well to pay for his debt, it was better for us if we file single because I can get my tax money back, so when we file tax for year 2006, we each filed single. Then we filed joint married for 2007, and we planned to filed joint married for 2008 and 2009 as well. I'll be eligible to file on January 2010 for citizenship, the requirement ask for 3 years tax return, but it doesn't say if it has to be married joint filing. My dilemma is by January 2010, I will have single tax return transcript for me and husband on year 2006, married joint tax transcript on year 2007 and 2008. I could wait for married joint tax transcript for year 2009, but even if we file right away once we got the W2 on 2010, the 2009 tax transcript won't be available till June 2010 because it just takes IRS that much time to process . Tax filing status will be determined by your status as of 12/31 of that tax year. So technically for tax year 2006, you should have filed as either married jointly, or married separately. You can not file as "single" if you married as of 12/31 of that year. It is clearly stated in 1040 instructions. It may be considered as partial resident for state tax return purpose, but for federal tax return, it is the status from 12/31 of that year. Also, tax return transcript will be available as soon as IRS enter your tax return information into their computer system. So if you ask for tax return transcript after getting tax refund, you can get it. But if you want tax account transcript, it is different story. It is the result of IRS audit, so you have to wait for a couple of months. Normally USCIS ask for tax return transcript, so you should be fine with Tax Year 2009 when you apply for N400 in 2010. QUOTE What do you guys think I should do? Option (1) File citizenship on Jan 2010 with single tax 2006, married joint tax 2007 and 2008. And by the time they ask me for interview on June/July 2010, (processing time for N400 is usually 5 to 6 months) I should have the married joint tax transcript 2009 on hand to show USCIS. But it's such a gamble, they might send me RFE. Option (2) Wait until June 2010 with year 2007, 2008, 2009 marired joint tax return transcripts on hand, then file for citizenship. It's safer but I don't want to wait any longer, the journey is such a drag. Could someone has similar experience please kindly give me some advice? Or any other opinions are welcome, I won't get mad even at any criticism on my stupidity for filing single 2006. I just don't know what to do. PLEASE HELP ME!!! Option (3). File Tax year 2006 ammended return to correct your filing status. Option (4). Complete Tax Return on 2010 Feb for Tax Year 2009, then get the tax return transcript for Interview. Or bring the copy of your tax return filed for Tax Year 2009. P.S. Don't recommend your CPA friend for anybody. Edited by moonhunt, 13 February 2009 - 12:54 PM.	moonhunt	Male	South Korea	2009-02-13 12:53:00
US Citizenship General Discussion	I-551 stamp	Check this out! www.uscis.gov/files/article/M-476.pdf This will have most of info you need to know about N400 application. And check for N400 application form, too. Then you will know what you should be careful until you get naturalized.	moonhunt	Male	South Korea	2009-02-11 18:18:00
US Citizenship General Discussion	N-400 INTERVIEW @ BOSTON	Congratulations!	moonhunt	Male	South Korea	2009-02-17 13:37:00
US Citizenship General Discussion	Time Outside the US	QUOTE (martinnj99 @ Feb 17 2009, 05:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hi all, I will soon be elegible to apply for naturalization. The requirement is that you are elegible to apply after the third anniversary of AOS (if spouse is USC). That time for me will be next month and then it is taking them about 6-9 months to process and interview at my local office. In the past 3 years I have traveled frequently for work. A couple of trips were long 20-30 days, and most were short 6 days or less. All in all they add up to about 175 days. Now my question is this: If I apply in April and get interviewed between October and December will I have spent enough days in the US to be granted citizenshp? In other words, is the requirement 3 years of physical presence and each day you are out of the US is deducted or is it simply 3 years irrespective of how many days you spent outside the US? Thanks! Check this out. www.uscis.gov/files/article/M-476.pdf Total 175 days should be fine from my memory.	moonhunt	Male	South Korea	2009-02-17 18:41:00
US Citizenship General Discussion	Do I need to bring my children to Oath Ceremony?	QUOTE (helloagain @ Aug 1 2008, 11:36 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I just received the notice for the Oath Ceremony and it stated that I must bring a) the letter Permanent Resident Card c) Reentry Permit or Refugee Travel Document d) Any Immigration documents you may have e) If the naturalization application is on behalf of you child, bring your child. c) is not applicable as I do not have any of these documents. My understanding is that once I naturalized, my children under 18 will automatically become US citizen. Does it mean that my application is also for my children so e) would apply? Do I have to bring them to the Oath Ceremony? Any advise is appreciated. I think the keyword from here is "on behalf of your child". You can ask for better clarification to your friendly USCIS interview officer by InpoPass appointment or phone calls. But e) applys when you apply N400 under your children's name, and you co-signed as guardian or something like that. If I'm wrong, please let me know.	moonhunt	Male	South Korea	2008-08-02 13:03:00