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US Citizenship General DiscussionRising cost of citizenship question
Hi guys,

There was a piece yesterday in the Minneapolis Star Tribune (http://www.startribu...ry/1213416.html) which, to highlight mentions, major changes in fees on the horizon:

"• The application fee for citizenship would increase from $330 to $675.

• The fee to apply for status as a legal permanent resident would go from $325 to $1,010 for most applicants. Those 79 and older or younger than 14 would pay $930.

• The cost of work permits would rise from $180 to $340.

Most fees include the cost of fingerprints, which were $70. The agency will continue to waive fees for military members applying for naturalization.

For more on the new structure, www.uscis.gov."

Brazenly enough, the USCIS page elsewhere still proclaims that "citizenship is the greatest gift the government can bestow upon an individual". Kinda of expensive "gift", I would say. What I expected to be a $330 or maybe $660 expense could conceivably now be $1,350.00. My girls are sooo worth it, but still.....geez. :whistle:

Anybody up on this? Does it apply to those already in the process? We haven't applied for citizenship yet, it'll be another year before we can for the wife. And, what about kids? We have an 8 year old as well. Up till now (in the PR stage) she has been "riding on her mom's coat tails", being included in her mother's paperwork without additional fees for the most part. Wondering if we are going to get burned twice on the citizenship deal. If so, I better start saving now!! :blush:

Anybody?
Tom
titotomasNot TellingPhilippines2007-05-31 12:30:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionUS Citizen appli
QUOTE (YuAndDan @ May 31 2007, 04:08 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (cat @ May 31 2007, 03:56 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thank you very much YuAndDan
Just a small question I did not understand very well....


"$330 (Before July 30) for N-400 if daughter is less than 18 years old when you become citizen, then N-600 should be filed needed to file or fee ($460 after July 30 $675 after) now pay for her"

So I have to fill a separate N-400 for her with separate cheque for $330. She is 9 years.


http://www.uscis.gov...00045f3d6a1RCRD

You put this link for Certificate for Citizenship. What is that? When should we apply, at the same time?


5 I have an answer.
And what is the answer?

Thank you very very much YuAndDan
What I was saying is you daughter will automatically be considered to be a US Citizen after you naturalize.

QUOTE
1. Does my child qualify for automatic citizenship under the CCA?
Under the CCA, your child will automatically acquire U.S. citizenship on the date that all of the following requirements are satisfied:
  • At least one parent is a U.S. citizen, (When you naturalize)
  • The child is under 18 years of age, and (YES)
  • The child is admitted to the United States as an immigrant. (And YES)
2. Do I have to apply to USCIS for my child’s citizenship?

No. If your child satisfies the requirements listed above, he or she automatically acquires U.S. citizenship by operation of law on the day he or she is admitted to the United States as an immigrant. Your child’s citizenship status is no longer dependent on USCIS approving a naturalization application.
http://www.uscis.gov...00045f3d6a1RCRD

So you first get yourself naturalized, then worry later about getting daughter's citizenship cert by filing form N-600



Thanks from us too. We have this exact same situation right down to the 9 year old daughter, and are just getting to the naturalization part.

T & R
titotomasNot TellingPhilippines2008-10-08 11:56:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionProcessing times?
Hi guys,

In a quandry as to what to do at this point. At first, wife (PR) wasn't sure she should apply immediately for citizenship, but has decided she definetly wants it for her and our daughter (my step-daughter age 9) who by now is completely "americanized". (Can you say: "nuh-UH!" and "Totally AWESOME, Dad!") LOL. The kid is growing up in this country and most definetly an American girl, even if she isn't "legally so"! Here's the concern, though:

Their Pilipinas passports expire in another month. We need to renew them, but wife is extremely stubborn (and tighter than I am with a dollar) and she says it'd be a waste of money since she is going to go for USC. I would agree as we haven't LEFT the U.S.A since they got here, but for one thing; the current USCIS processing times. We're in Minnesota (not sure I changed that on our profile, I better go look after this) and the current USCIS St Paul office processing chart looks like it is running (at this moment) ten months for an interview on the N400 (mom), and over one year for the N600 (kiddo). What scares ME is the dependability of the U.S government to stick to that timeline since we have a trip back to Manila planned for March of 2010.

I suppose we can go ahead and apply for everything including the passport renewals (just in case), and then if the citizenship thing goes through in time it's all good.....provided they could then get their new and then needed United States passports in time....... Aaugh!! This is why I have white hair.... blink.gif

Thoughts?

Tom and Riza
titotomasNot TellingPhilippines2008-10-08 12:27:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionStill married but separated, apply for N-400 or not?
Best to wait for the five year point and not play with fire..... No real reason TO push for the 3. So sorry about your marriage, though as someone else said, that's a topic for another board. Just one thought though.....people....ALL people are not infallible, and none are perfect. Forgive and move on? I suppose that would depend on what her behavior/demeanor was after the infidelity was discovered. Nuff said. Good luck.

T & R
titotomasNot TellingPhilippines2008-10-08 11:37:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionI-751 for dependent children as well?

Hi!

Time has moved along faster than we realized, and it is time to start the application process for removal of conditions on wife's and daughter's greencards. They were issued 4/7/05. Seems like yesterday!!!

Question: Do I need to file TWO seperate form 751's (with accompanying fees for each)? The kid is 8 now, and is not my natural daughter (though I am the only dad she has ever known). She has her own permanent resident card just like mom, of course.

Tom



I MAY have answered my own question, but would appreciate someone brighter than me confirming it.... LOL Was just looking at I-751, section #5 has a section for "dependent children". I am guessing that "NO", I do NOT have to file a separate 751 for the kid (and pay the additional $275 fee), BUT according to the instructions I DO have to pay an additional $70 biometrics fee.

Total; 1-I-751 form
$275 fee for mom,
additional check for $70 for daughter biometrics.

Is this correct? :-(
titotomasNot TellingPhilippines2007-01-05 14:44:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionI-751 for dependent children as well?
Hi!

Time has moved along faster than we realized, and it is time to start the application process for removal of conditions on wife's and daughter's greencards. They were issued 4/7/05. Seems like yesterday!!!

Question: Do I need to file TWO seperate form 751's (with accompanying fees for each)? The kid is 8 now, and is not my natural daughter (though I am the only dad she has ever known). She has her own permanent resident card just like mom, of course.

Tom
titotomasNot TellingPhilippines2007-01-05 14:32:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionHow many checks do I send?
Hi all;

Putting the I-751 together for wife and kid and it's time to write the check(s). (I love this part...)

I have 1 I-751 at $205, plus will need two biometrics at $70 each. Adds up to $345. How many checks should I send?

One check for everything?
Two for wife (petition and biometrics $275) and daughter (biometrics $70)?
Three for everything seperately?

:help:

Tom
titotomasNot TellingPhilippines2007-01-09 18:30:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionApparent general delays with Removal of Conditions
Thanks folks,

Yes, I wasn't worried yet honestly, but it is nice to hear what is happening with other folks. Feel a bit more reassured.
Have a godd day.

Tom
titotomasNot TellingPhilippines2007-11-12 11:26:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionApparent general delays with Removal of Conditions
Hi Guys,

Minnesota here. Just browsing and saw that Texas and Nebraska (to name two) are behind, so I guess it's a general thing. whistling.gif

Filed in January here, NOA1 date is 1/24/07. Followed up with Biometrics appointment which we completed no problem. Now we wait. Today is 11/9/07. This is what brought me here to VJ today, getting concerned. Looks like others have the same issues though. May we all get approved soon!! blink.gif

Two questions:

1; Anybody get called for an actual INTERVIEW for the removal of conditions, or cards just appearing in the mail one fine day?


2; Has anyone here actually had their year come and go with no action? If so, what did you do, what happened?

Tom and Riza
titotomasNot TellingPhilippines2007-11-09 11:04:00