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US Citizenship General DiscussionOne last dumb question
QUOTE (Cdnwmn @ Nov 12 2008, 01:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I'm heading over to the Social Security office this afternoon to have my status updated to Citizen along with my son's status.

Just wondered if my son had to be present to have his done or can I just take his U.S. passport along and have it updated? He is 17 1/2 years old. He's grumbling about having to go...lol.



This may be answer your questions.

http://ssa-custhelp....swers.search_nl

Until he/she becomes 18 years old, he/she can not sign SSN card, and you should be there for his/her SSN card replacement.

For specific question, it doesn't sound that your kid's presence is required, but I agree that it is better bring him/her to SSA office to do his/her replacement request since it is his/her card. whistling.gif

It may not be required by SSA procedure, but it is his/her card.
So do his/her due dilligence as a part of education. ^^
Sometimes parents' word is beyond the law if you are living with them and under their support. devil.gif
moonhuntMaleSouth Korea2008-11-12 17:30:00
US Citizenship General Discussionquestion about authenticity of this statement.
QUOTE (babypea @ Nov 13 2008, 08:37 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
found on a visa site: Note: If you have already been married for two years when you apply for a marriage to U.S. citizen based Green Card the USCIS will grant you a permanent Green Card.

does this mean if the US citizen can take care of the both of them, then in 2 years time the green card is given to the immigrant spouse? at no cost, even?


Nope.

If you married for 2 years when you petition for Greencard sponsorship for your spouse based on the spouse of US citizen condition, you will be easier to collect the proof for bona-fide marriage relationship.
Plus USCIS will give 10 year validity Green Card upon approval of the case instead of 2 year validity conditional green card, which will required to lift the condition on the time when you reach two year anniversary date from green card issurance using I-751 form.

That's it.

Edited by moonhunt, 13 November 2008 - 11:48 AM.

moonhuntMaleSouth Korea2008-11-13 11:47:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionInterview Notice - Finally!
QUOTE (DDL @ Sep 28 2008, 08:20 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
It's finally arrived! My husband's interview notice. kicking.gif Nov. 6, 2008 is the date. We are so excited! It's been such a long, long wait for us.


Good luck on your hurby's interview!
I wish best luck for the interview, so it won't cause any further problem/delay any more. ^^
moonhuntMaleSouth Korea2008-09-28 21:48:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionNaturalization Processing Times At End Of Fiscal Year 2008
I don't know whether this can be trusted or not.
As far as I know, this is average time from the case receipt to first interview.
But they are attacking the case from two batch.
One is from this March or later, which they process it ASAP.
But another one is from the case before this March or something like that, which was received last year, or early this year.
This was accumulated, so they are trying to process old, accumulated cases.

So people, who applied this year are seeing much faster processing, and some people, who applied a while ago, are seeing some "improvement" recently.


QUOTE (TayRivers @ Nov 14 2008, 07:32 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Naturalization Processing Times at End of Fiscal Year 2008


Office - Months

moonhuntMaleSouth Korea2008-11-15 10:40:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionNot sure where to post this....
For "Returning Alien", you can check here for brief understanding.

http://travel.state..../info_1333.html

Each US embassy may have their own local rule for this one, so you may want to check US Embassy website in U.K.

If you want to stay in U.K. for more than 2 years, probably IR1 with DCF will be better option in my opinion.

If your husband is US Citizen, he has to file federal tax return for his income no matter where he lives.
It apply to Permanent Resident, too.

Tax report for income from anywhere in the world.

I'm not sure about income generated from Moon, Jupiter, or Mars. whistling.gif
moonhuntMaleSouth Korea2008-11-17 16:02:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionNot sure where to post this....
QUOTE (Chrissy25 @ Nov 17 2008, 02:04 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (elmcitymaven @ Nov 17 2008, 05:31 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Chrissy25 @ Nov 17 2008, 06:58 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
thanks for the replys, do you know if filing the spousal visa is as long a process as the i29f? plus what is the official name of the spousal visa form? and you can file that from the UK?


Actually,if you file from the UK (using a process known on VJ as Direct Consular Filing or DCF) the timeline is generally about 4-6 months. You will need to file an I-130 and G-325a's at first instance with London. It is fairly straightforward, and as said above will result in an IR-1 visa, and eventually another 10-year GC.

Info is on the London Embassy website: http://london.usemba...i130filing.html.

thankyou for the info, out of intrest do i have to turn in my greencard when we decide to leave? plus say if hubby and i come visit on vacation will i have problems with US customs?


Actually you have a couple of options.

You can surrender your green card in US embassy when you are in U.K. if you are sure to stay there.
Probably you will know it for sure when you stay there for 6 months or so.

For temporary visit to U.S., you shouldn't have much of problem with VISA.
I don't know whether U.K. is a part of Visa Waiver Program or not.
But if UK is a part of VWP, you don't even need the VISA for short period of visit such as 90 days or less.

If you decide to come back to U.S. for permanent stay, you have three options.


1) Returning Alien processing from US Embassy in U.K.

There is special category for somebody, who give up permanent residency on his/her will, then decide to come back to U.S. as permanent resident again.


2) K3 visa (also known as Spouse Visa)

I believe it will use I-129F along with I-130.
It may make short for coming in U.S. for a couple of months faster than IR1 case, but sometimes not much different from IR1.

3) IR1

I-130 filing alone.
But you can use Direct Consular Filing (DCF) to facilitate your process, so there will be not much different from K3 visa, I think.


Big difference between K3 and IR1 is that K3 will come into U.S. first, then process rest of I-130 in the U.S.
But if you use DCF for IR1 case, there should not be big difference.

Returning Alien may be shortest, and K3/IR1 should be similar timeline if you use DCF.


Again, this is current information, and it can be changed at any time without further notice. whistling.gif
moonhuntMaleSouth Korea2008-11-17 15:52:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionCitizenship Interview
They didn't give small flag to new citizens at Milwaukee, WI Field Office. mad.gif

For passport photo, sometimes interview officer may not like the photo, and ask for new one. ^^
So make sure that you have different set of photo just in case.
moonhuntMaleSouth Korea2008-11-17 11:29:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionCitizenship Interview
This may help you to prepare documenations.

http://boards.immigr...ad.php?t=288288

Most of documentations from the list is for just in case.
So adjudicator - nice word for interview officer - may not ask for it at all.
But you better be over-prepared than hearing "Sorry, I can not make the decision because of this..."


QUOTE (Angel7422 @ Nov 16 2008, 03:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi,

My husband's interview is scheduled for next month and I am trying to assemble his documents. So far I have:

Copy of documents sent for N-400
USC original certified birth certificate
USC passport (just in case)
My husband's birth certificate w/english translation
Marriage certificate w/english translation
My husband's passport
Recent joint bank statements
Recent power bill (with both our names on it)
Recent cell phone bill (with both of names on it)
Tax transcripts for 3 yrs (showing us as filing joint)

Is there anything else I should include like pictures or something to that nature? Does my husband need to take additional passport pictures to his interview even though they weren't requested on the interview letter? What is the proper attire to wear for the interview? I called USCIS and I was told what you would wear for church on Sunday well I live in Alabama and you can wear suspenders to church as long as you come to church. Also I want to know where I can purchase one of those US flags as a gift for my husband for when he becomes a US citizen.

moonhuntMaleSouth Korea2008-11-17 02:06:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionGood bye, everyone!
Congratulations!

Probably it's gonna be a big party for this thanksgiving holidays to celebrate your US citizenship. star_smile.gif
moonhuntMaleSouth Korea2008-11-18 16:05:00
US Citizenship General Discussioninterview appointment cancelled by INS at the last minute
QUOTE (hetty @ Nov 19 2008, 07:58 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
help. my husband's interview for citizenship is scheduled for tomorrow.
this afternoon, 3pm ET, someone from INS called his cell and left a message about cancelling his interview because they don't have the case at the local office and they would just mail the reschedule. has anyone experienced or heard the same ordeal. he didn't even get a letter of cancellation.
thanks for any insights.


Sometimes it happens.
They were expected to receive the case file from service center, but because of internal issue, they didn't receive it.

Sometimes interview officer looks at the case file first time when he/she is conducting the interview. mad.gif
moonhuntMaleSouth Korea2008-11-19 21:02:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionWill apply 12 days from now
QUOTE (so2008 @ Nov 19 2008, 04:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I will send my n-400 12 days from now. Beside the application, 2 pictures, copy of my green card, last 5 years tax transcript and Check/money order what else is/are missing. I appreciate your input.


Check M-476 and review your N400 along with other attachments.

www.uscis.gov/files/article/M-476.pdf

Almost last of M-476, there are two pages for M-477, which is checklists for what is required.

Also, there is comprehensive lists for N400 application and interview.

http://boards.immigr...ad.php?t=288288
moonhuntMaleSouth Korea2008-11-19 21:11:00
US Citizenship General Discussionwent to interview but got reschedule because of it's not 3 yrs.
QUOTE (hope1 @ Nov 19 2008, 10:14 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I saw many people have their interview with in2 months from filing. You could do the interview before the 3/5years but the oath has to be after the 3/5 years completed.


It depends on the officer, whom you are dealing with.
According to the rule, they can not make the decision until 3 year's anniversary passed.
If it is closed enough, some may proceed the interview, then schedule oath ceremony after 3 year's anniversary.
But some may postpone the interview to the date after 3 year's anniversary.
Or they can deny the application.

So it is really up to interview officer how to handle the situation.

On oath ceremony date, they will check important stuffs any way.

Therefore this is another "Your mileage may vary(YMMV)" case.
moonhuntMaleSouth Korea2008-11-19 21:19:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionLost passport before naturalization interview
QUOTE (latinlove @ Nov 18 2008, 10:27 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I was wondering if anybody has had this problem before? I have my naturalization interview based on marriage coming up shortly and I have lost my passport. I know that trying to get a new one from my Consulate will take a while and my interview is next week. What should I do?

I have my green card, driver's license, photocopies of the passport, all joint tax returns, and a thick folder of documents proving the marriage.

It seems unnecessary to have the passport given that you can actually enter the country with your green card WITHOUT a foreign passport (though this will never happen by plane, technically it is possible) and you will have a US passport, if approved, soon after the interview.

If anyone can provide advice I would appreciate it.


It all depends on USCIS adjudicator, whom you are dealing with.
Adjudicator is nice word for interview officer.

The reason for asking all your passports including current/expired is following.

- Current unexpired passport : check your birth info along with your identity in addition to driver license, and green card

- check the E/D record to confirm your in/out record for oversea travel

If interview officer needs to verify your oversea travel record, and he/she feel he/she need to verify details,
he/she can hold your case until he/she can verify your in/out record.

If someone doesn't care about those info, you will be fine.
But if someone care much about it, you might be in trouble.

Do you have the copy of every pages from your old/current passport ? At least every pages, which contains some visa stamps?

You can not get back to US without passport even though you have green card.
This was changed recently.

The main reason asking to bring all your expired/current passports is to verify your in/out record from visa stamps, which is critical for your N400 eligibility.

I wish you have luck to have Interview officer, who doesn't care much about it.

Edited by moonhunt, 19 November 2008 - 09:52 PM.

moonhuntMaleSouth Korea2008-11-19 21:47:00
US Citizenship General Discussionnaturalization mistake
QUOTE (babes_jen24 @ Nov 19 2008, 09:49 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello,
I have a problem about my husband papers, the consul found out that my husband birthplace doesnt match to his passport and his naturalization. Acoording to his naturalization paper his birthpalce was in thailand but on his passport was in cambodia. the consul ask me why different and i told her i dont know. After my interview i ask my husband why his birthplace in naturalization and passport doesnt match, he told me it's a mistake of his mom but his real birthplace was in cambodia. That's why i'm on AR (administrative review). But they gave me a pink slip with 221g. Do u think it's enough reason for them to deny my visa. I'm kinda stressed right now...Pls help what i need to do.


Usually there is email address or phone number to reach Immigration Visa department consular officer.
Ask your husband to contact consular officer directly to explain the reason.
Probably your husband may write the statement, notarize it, and send it to US embassy ASAP.
moonhuntMaleSouth Korea2008-11-19 23:13:00
US Citizenship General Discussionwhich form to fill out at SS office?
QUOTE (sam75 @ Nov 19 2008, 01:43 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
thanks all for responding. I am going to take a filled out the SS-5 form with me but won't give it to them unless they ask. that way we can confirm if a form is indeed required.

Thanks again for the quick responses.


Usually they have same kind of screen as SS-5 form does.
So technically you can talk to officer over the window, and just go over each field for Question and answer session.
Then they can print out the receipt and give it to you.

But sometimes it takes more time, and possibly some typo.

So I prefer to fill out the form SS-5, and pass it to the officer.
moonhuntMaleSouth Korea2008-11-19 23:17:00
US Citizenship General Discussionwhich form to fill out at SS office?
QUOTE (ScratchIt @ Nov 19 2008, 11:21 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Any changes I have had to make required the SS-5. Seems like every time I go in they have me fill one out. Don't know if that helps any.


That's correct. You have to fill out SS-5 form, and marked your status as US Citizen.
moonhuntMaleSouth Korea2008-11-19 13:06:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionCASE STATUS ON LINE NOT WORKING?
QUOTE (gigant @ Nov 20 2008, 07:57 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi,
On the case status online I used to be able to click at the TOP of the "Case number" and

a new page would pop up with information regarding my case (ex : "application received")


Now when I click at the top a "V" flag pops up on the small box right on the left side of the case #;

ANyone has the same problem?


thanks


I got the same problem.
So I just click right button with the mouse over the case number, then select "open with new window" or something like that.
moonhuntMaleSouth Korea2008-11-20 13:40:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionDoes spouse attend the interview?
QUOTE (K & J @ Nov 21 2008, 12:50 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I wanted my hubby to stay home with our baby. Do they take babies into the interview room? Hope so because we dont have anywhere to leave him.


Probably your hubby needs to wait in waiting room area while your interview is conducting.
But if interview officer wants to see your hubby, you can open the door, and say "Honey! Come here!"
moonhuntMaleSouth Korea2008-11-21 14:21:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionDoes spouse attend the interview?
FYI, this is some experience, which was happened this week. whistling.gif

http://boards.immigr...ad.php?t=288288

It's not happened to everybody, but it may happened sometimes. innocent.gif

Edited by moonhunt, 19 November 2008 - 09:32 PM.

moonhuntMaleSouth Korea2008-11-19 21:32:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionDoes spouse attend the interview?
QUOTE (K & J @ Nov 19 2008, 02:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I am getting my citizenship through marriage. Does my hubby have to attend the interview? I thought so but the interview appointment letter I received doesnt say anything about that. They are not asking me to bring anything either (except for the originals of the document I already sent). Is that normal? unsure.gif

Thanks for any info,
Claudia


It is not mandatory, but it is recommended.
It is for moral support, and prepared for just in case.
In very rare case, they ask US citizen spouse to verify whether he/she is real person or not. whistling.gif

Also, you may check here to prepare for just in case.

http://boards.immigr...ad.php?t=288288

USCIS doesn't give you the info what they will ask during the interview.

They can ask whatever, and if you can not provide satisfactory answer right away, they can hold your case until you provide the answer they want.

So it's better having over-prepared than hearing "sorry, we can not make the decision at this time because you don't have this and that information."

I recommend that you go through N400 what you did submit, and reviewing from USCIS officer's viewpoint.
moonhuntMaleSouth Korea2008-11-19 21:28:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionHELP ME!!! N400 trouble
QUOTE (frustratedgal @ Nov 21 2008, 11:06 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
i've filed my N400 application on Jun 07, done everything and done interview on Jan 17th this year. On the interview date, the officer said my case has to be reviewed by supervisor and i'll get a decision by mail, probably 60 days. However, I heard nothing since then, it has been over 11 mths!!!!

I've tried everything, called USCIS & talked to Info pass local offices, everytime they just gave me an excuse and said my case is in process.

Back to Nov 7th this month, I called again. this time the CS from USCIS was so helpful, he opened a file on my case and i've got a call from a lady on the next day and said "i don't know why your case hasn't been working on, now your fingerprint has been over 15 mths and its expired, you will receive a letter soon for doing fingerprint again, and we'll work in on after that"

Yesterday, i got a fingerprint appoinment which is on next friday, i'm not sure if my case has to do it all over again OR its done after redo my fingerprint, i'm really frustrated. crying.gif

Does anyone has similar experience?? please share and i'm really clueless.


You can go for finger print appointment.
Do you have the case number they gave when you called in?

Contact your congress man. They have people dedicated for this kind of issue.
moonhuntMaleSouth Korea2008-11-21 12:10:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionIRS Transcripts
QUOTE (so2008 @ Nov 27 2008, 06:33 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I have the five years transcript already. I am just wondering why send them if they are not required in this part of the process. I could take them with me when the interview scheduled. My point is, sending documents that is/are not required will make the person who will process my file spend more time going through documents that is not required.


It's up to you.
Most of cases I found is that interview officer may not look at the case until interview time comes.
Having tax transcripts will show that you paid the tax on time without any unpaid tax in file.
So it may prove that you are good moral character, who pay their due on time. whistling.gif
It is NOT required for 5 year residency condition, but it may be another proof that you are good citizen of society. innocent.gif
Therefore it is really up to you whether you want to send it along with application.
moonhuntMaleSouth Korea2008-11-29 15:28:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionIRS Transcripts
QUOTE (so2008 @ Nov 26 2008, 07:46 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I will be sending my N-400 next week, Do I need to submit the IRS transcripts. I read the checklist and nothing about sending the IRS documents. The checklist states send the transcript only if somebody is out of USA for 6 months or more. I appreciate your input. I have been filing my tax and have no problem to send them if needed.


It is free service from IRS.
So I asked it, and brought with me for Interview.
Interview officer didn't ask for it, but you better have it just in case.
My case was based on 5-year permanent residency, so it is not required, but if they ask for it, you better have it with you at the interview.
moonhuntMaleSouth Korea2008-11-27 17:50:00
US Citizenship General Discussioncitizenship
QUOTE (kristimunn @ Aug 2 2008, 12:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
how lon is the processsing time for naturalization? I ve heard that it could be 16 months???


Check this site.

http://www.aila.org/...spx?docid=25258

Processting time means the days from N400 application date to initial interview date.
moonhuntMaleSouth Korea2008-08-02 13:20:00
US Citizenship General Discussionhow to prove your residency.
QUOTE (muruKun @ Aug 6 2008, 02:50 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi

I just moved from CA to St Louis MO. Because i ll only be here for school (4 yrs), my legal state of residence will be still CA.

But I would like to apply for N400 here (NE center). I know that I need to live here for 3 month prior to applying for N400.

I already filed AR-11. What else do I need to prove that I am living in St Louis, MO?

Do I need to register my car here and get MO license?

I would like to avoid doing anything unnecessary to minimize cost. (living on a very tight budget).

Thank you.


Easiest thing is to have utility bills such as gas/electricity/phone bill under your name.
moonhuntMaleSouth Korea2008-08-06 15:52:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionHow do you prepare for the test?
QUOTE (Mononoke28 @ Aug 5 2008, 09:35 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
The whole test is a complete joke, they need to make it tougher in my opinion. By the way, I never got that book and CD you guys are talking about. In fact, neither member of my family got one.

Diana


In Milwaukee DO, they hand out to everybody, who comes for N400 fingerprint. ^^
moonhuntMaleSouth Korea2008-08-05 11:15:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionHow do you prepare for the test?
QUOTE (Lyuba @ Aug 4 2008, 10:21 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Just want to know how people prepare for the test.

Are those sample questions in the Naturalization guide enough? Or is there some book I need to study?


When you visit USCIS DO for fingerprint, they will hand out booklet for Civic test.
It includes audio CD.
For some reason, it doesn't work with my car audio, so I converted it to MP3 files, and use my MP3 player for study when I'm sitting in rest room or somewhere with nothing. ^^
moonhuntMaleSouth Korea2008-08-04 12:12:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionHow long between interview and oath
QUOTE (Tess79 @ Jul 21 2008, 08:08 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
On average, how much time is there between the interview and the oath? What is the longest it could take?


Probably this might give better idea since it is the date from USCIS for all of cases.

http://www.uscis.gov...date_042208.pdf

Remember that this is average, and applied for most of cases, but there may be extreme case because of FBI fingerpint/name-check, missing documents/evidence, and/or USCIS lost-of-tracking things.
moonhuntMaleSouth Korea2008-07-22 14:37:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionBiometrics same office as Interview?
QUOTE (2bornot2b @ Aug 8 2008, 06:37 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Just a quick survey for those who had finished or have Interview appointments. Is the location of your biometrics/finger printing in the same local office as your Interview?

The location of my biometrics is in the neighboring state. But I heard that interviews are done in the local state office which is located at our state capital.


It depends.
Biometric appointment can be done from Application Support Center (ASC), which can be same place as your local DO, or different location.

If your local DO has ASC located in same building, chances are good to have both biometric/interview at same place.
But if it is not, probably you may have to visit two different places.
Also, if the schedule for specific ASC is too busy, you may have to visit other ASC closed to you.

Interview officer will work from local District Office in most case.
But ASC may not be same as your local DO.

Sometimes ASC may be located in convenient place such as mall or something like that.
moonhuntMaleSouth Korea2008-08-08 14:47:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionTax Returns and tax transcripts
QUOTE (Haole @ Aug 9 2008, 05:19 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (tyme @ Aug 9 2008, 11:41 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thank you so much for your response.
I understand it holding more weight.My confusion is in the requirement.Which one am I required to submit and if i submit my return is it unacceptable?will or can the officer require me to bring my transcripts?
is the interview letter a standard one or it is different for everyone,asking to bring different/specific documents.

Alls I can say is we submitted both returns and transcripts for the embassy interview and AOS. Tax returns don't seem to be "looked at" that close for naturalization. Just so have record you filed.
Don't think it matters how much you made.


Let's look at their - Interview officer - viewpoint.
Tax transcripts - either tax return transcript or tax account transcript - consume less space, easy to read, and certified by IRS.
If you can, please use tax transcripts.
That will help interview officer and other USCIS people.
As otherpeople pointed out already, it is free, and it takes only 10 days for tax return transcript.
You can fax the request if you are tired of holding on phone line.
Tax account transcript will take more time. It said up to 30 days.
The difference between tax return transcript and tax account transcript is before/after IRS adjustification.
Tax return transcript is based on the info you submitted.
Tax account transcript is based on the info after IRS adjusted the number by IRS.
Tax return transcript will take up to 10 days, and tax account transcript will take up to 30 days.
If you are lazy enough not to request this kind of info, you can use your copy of tax return, but it may give big Sigh to interview officer when they look at the stack of papers.
moonhuntMaleSouth Korea2008-08-09 20:09:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionPhilosophical question:
QUOTE (miri @ Aug 4 2008, 09:29 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (wannabe_texan @ Jul 28 2008, 04:41 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Being able to vote.

Taxation without representation sucks. devil.gif


I concur smile.gif I'm really looking forward to being able to vote in November. Not to mention, never having to deal with the USCIS again.

I've had 9 years of taxation without representation now -- since I'm in Boston, I keep threatening to throw a box of Lipton teabags into the Charles River to make a point jest.gif


Please seal it before throwing out into Charles River.
Do you know whether Charles River is connected to Wisconsin by any way or not ?
I could enjoy the box of Lipton teabags. ^^
It's been a while to vote, so I don't mind to vote this November if USCIS complete my N400 including oath ceremony by October 1, 2008.
moonhuntMaleSouth Korea2008-08-04 10:18:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionPhilosophical question:
QUOTE (NickD @ Jul 28 2008, 10:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Gee, bringing in the people you love, traveling all over the world without worrying about getting back in time, voting, and the fear of never losing the one you brought here are such wonderful reasons for wanting to become a USC.

And I, the first responder have to talk about work as the reason. I need to get a life, LOL.


Plus... Biggest relief will be that there is no need to keep proof or show your life's privacy including how much you love your spouse to somebody else any more.
Why do I have to show my private life to somebody else for proof that I love my husband/wife, and how our marriage life is/was?
moonhuntMaleSouth Korea2008-07-28 23:12:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionPhilosophical question:
QUOTE (juan01 @ Jul 28 2008, 12:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hopefully in about a week I will be a US citizen.

I've on this board for years, so we all know the importance of US citizenship.


but, what is most important to you?


Bring your loved one to U.S. as fast-track for immigration viewpoint. ^^
moonhuntMaleSouth Korea2008-07-28 14:40:00
US Citizenship General Discussionwhat to do if I get a traffic ticket about a few days before the interview?
QUOTE (jonathan184 @ Aug 11 2008, 04:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Carol and Bruno @ Aug 11 2008, 11:44 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (jonathan184 @ Aug 11 2008, 10:32 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
what to do if I get a traffic ticket about a few days before the interview?

What should i do should i mention it even though before this i did not have a ticket for the last 4 years.

What should i do?

If i mention this should i bring the ticket to the interview?


Do you have the option to have the ticket not appear on your record? I'm not sure if it only applies to citizens, but I would think if you have a license then you should be able to do this if your state offers it. I received a ticket a month ago which cost $116. I paid $182 for their diversion program in which the ticket will not appear on my record if I stay ticket-free in the same county for the next 6 months. Might be worth checking into.



Hi guys thanks for a ll your replies.

The reason i asked
I chose no to all tickets and so on on the N400 form.
My interview is next week so I am not sure if I have to chanfge that on the form now ont he day of the interview. Now if i pay by check could i bring the cancelled check to the interview or what should i do. I will mention as somebdy said. I guess I really messed up just a few days before my interview. I cannot believe this could affect alot.

Oh about answering the last question yes the cop said since i nnever got a ticket before he checked the option to have the ticket not show up DMV records. SO the question is what should I do if i got that option?

MY bad thanks for ally our comments so far.


It's up to you.
Since you got ticket a couple of days ago, it may not register into DMV system at all.
It will be entered in DMV system after your court date specified in your ticket.

But if you want to be honest good moral citizen, when interview officer ask for it, you can show the ticket, and tell him I got this a couple of days ago. That's it.
Since it is not passed the date on the ticket, they should not ask for payment record.
Dollar amount for ticket and details should be in the ticket, so it should be fine.

But question is whether interview officer ask for past history from your DMV record or not.
If you can get DMV driving record, you may want to bring it with you, too.
moonhuntMaleSouth Korea2008-08-11 16:34:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionSend NOA 1 of I-751 in with N-400 application??
QUOTE (YuAndDan @ Aug 11 2008, 03:04 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I would attach a copy of the NOA1 so that they can confirm that you are not out of status.

How about a timeline? The stats help everyone: http://www.visajourn...ile.php?id=4831

You are now Filed for :Removal of conditions NOT DCF: http://www.visajourn...h...rCP&CODE=01


I will do the same if I were you.
Just make the copy of I-751, and include the copy of I-751 just after I-551 Green card copy to show that you filed for I-751.
moonhuntMaleSouth Korea2008-08-11 16:38:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionCase File Review Notice/Interview Document Check List
QUOTE (moonhunt @ Aug 11 2008, 04:19 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (royjmcclymont @ Aug 11 2008, 03:29 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Good Day All,

I received in the mail today the following notice:
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After a complete review of your file and Application for Naturalization (Form N-400), this office has found additional documentation may be needed. Unless previously submitted, please bring the below requested documents to your naturalization interview. etc etc
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My issue with this notice is not what I need to bring to the interview, rather I have not received an interview letter yet - is this normal? Do they always send this notice before they send interview notice, or is it likely that I have already been sent an interview notice and it has been lost by my faithful friends at USPS? Any knowledge or experience of this scenario would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance.

Regards,
Roy McClymont


Chances are that above notice may be sent from local DO.
Interview letter is usually sent from service center for initial interview.
You may want to check with USCIS whether they scheduled for initial interview, and sent interview letter.
Because two different unit working on their own time schedule, service center may send interview letter later than above notice mailing out.

So for answer to your question, you have to call USCIS to find out what's going on.



Very basic about dealing with USCIS is "Don't assume for anything!"
They may make mistake, or lost your file.
If you have any doubt, you have to check with them.
And if you have interview, you have to bring every documents and evidences with you.
When you get into interview place, they may say, "Oooops! we lost your file, so we can not process your case until we find it!"
So make the copy of everything you submitted, and keep the record of what you've sent.

Don't give any excuse for them to delay your case processing.

But also, don't make them overload with too much information, too.
They are human. So if you dump all of information to them, they may hate you because of the amount of waste you are dumping to them. ^^

So have everything in handy, so if they ask for it, you can be ready to present it without any hesistance.
moonhuntMaleSouth Korea2008-08-11 16:44:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionCase File Review Notice/Interview Document Check List
QUOTE (royjmcclymont @ Aug 11 2008, 03:29 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Good Day All,

I received in the mail today the following notice:
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After a complete review of your file and Application for Naturalization (Form N-400), this office has found additional documentation may be needed. Unless previously submitted, please bring the below requested documents to your naturalization interview. etc etc
[color="#000000"]

My issue with this notice is not what I need to bring to the interview, rather I have not received an interview letter yet - is this normal? Do they always send this notice before they send interview notice, or is it likely that I have already been sent an interview notice and it has been lost by my faithful friends at USPS? Any knowledge or experience of this scenario would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance.

Regards,
Roy McClymont


Chances are that above notice may be sent from local DO.
Interview letter is usually sent from service center for initial interview.
You may want to check with USCIS whether they scheduled for initial interview, and sent interview letter.
Because two different unit working on their own time schedule, service center may send interview letter later than above notice mailing out.

So for answer to your question, you have to call USCIS to find out what's going on.
moonhuntMaleSouth Korea2008-08-11 16:19:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionGREEN CARD PERMANENT PENDING I HAVE ALREADY 3 YEARS OF MARRIAGE
QUOTE (Bebe @ Aug 13 2008, 05:06 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I AM SO CONFUSED WHEN I AM SUPPOSED TO SEND MY FORM N 400 I GOT MARRIED IN PERU APRIL 2005 I WAS NO SUPPOSED TO GET THE PERMANENT CREDIT CARD AND APPLY FOR CITIZEN ? CAN SOMEBODY HELP ME OUT?

THANKS


3 year time clock will start from Green Card issurance.
Only good thing from your case is that probably you will receive 10 year Green Card since you managed 3 years for your marriage life, and you don't have to worry about lifting condition with I-751 with 2 year Green Card.

When you receive your green card, you will see date from "residenct since".
You can apply N400 when you keep marrying with same US citizen for the period, and 90 days prior to 3 year anniversary date from "residenct since" date.
moonhuntMaleSouth Korea2008-08-13 17:11:00
US Citizenship General Discussionchange name on N-400
QUOTE (gracell @ Aug 11 2008, 04:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
This is about the question if we want to change name in this N-400.
If we'll change or rather add a second name like Nancy and adds Grace,
will these affect my application? or make things complicated? I was just
wondering how come they include this if it's not acceptable.So I supposed
we can do this without any problem.
I hope to hear some feedbacks here.
Thanks.


It depends on each District Office.
Some DO has located to same building as court house, so when they perform oath ceremony, they do from court house.
In that case, because judge from court house has ability to perform oath and change the name legally, they could change legal name at the same time.
But some DO has located in different building than court house, or performs oath ceremoney in different location, it is not possible to do that.

During the interview, interview officer will confirm the question. When interview officer ask for confirmation, you can ask whether it can be done without delay or not. Then you can make final decision whether you want to change your legal name or not.
moonhuntMaleSouth Korea2008-08-11 16:26:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionA little bit faster ?
QUOTE (NickD @ Aug 14 2008, 10:04 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
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I wish they can give you an option to choose Milwaukee, WI DO.
It seems that Milwaukee DO is moving much faster than St. Paul DO.
USCIS processing estimate is checking only from N400 application to initial interview.
I'm curious to see what's average time taking from initial interview to oath ceremony.


Ha, can only wonder if we would have requested a different field office if the one they sent us to was in hell. Probably not.

In that counterfeit version of St. Paul's interview form, did say to write to your IO with the address if you have any questions. So did drop her off a nice note, just asking where our oath letter is. Other letters to St. Paul resulted in no response, but at least trying, if you don't try, nothing will happen.


Probably you tried your congressman and things like that.
What about this?
http://www.ailf.org/..._mandamus.shtml

If USCIS schedule the oath ceremony for your wife in the meantime, you have to pay for legal fee and court cost.
But if the court is quicker than USCIS's action, USCIS should pay for those cost.
moonhuntMaleSouth Korea2008-08-15 11:25:00