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US Citizenship General Discussiondid biometrics 4 days ago and received this update.... would it take that long for interview schedule?

 

your N400, APPLICATION FOR NATURALIZATION was placed in line for interview scheduling.

 

 

 

 

Check your local office progress on the USCIS website and you will see how they are doing. Some states move quite quickly while others are slow because of the amount of individuals filing. There is a standard 90 day wait time but some have received their interviews before and some after.  :time:


kcoyclay1FemaleJamaica2014-07-26 13:12:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionPersonal Investigation by USCIS before Granting Naturalization

Do you have any question about your case?

Just giving information based on what I read. Someone might benefit from the information. However, thank you for asking :). I've heard of cases where officers visit applicants homes. One lady said that the officer came to a party that she attended with her husband. Can you imagine that! That was while she had filed for adjustment of status. Anyway sorry for the misunderstanding. 


Edited by kcoyclay1, 26 July 2014 - 09:06 PM.

kcoyclay1FemaleJamaica2014-07-26 21:01:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionPersonal Investigation by USCIS before Granting Naturalization
INA: ACT 335 - INVESTIGATION OF APPLICANTS; EXAMINATIONS OF APPLICANTS
 

Sec. 335. [8 U.S.C. 1446] 

(a) Before a person may be naturalized, an employee of the Service, or of the United States designated by the Attorney General, shall conduct a personal investigation of the person applying for naturalization in the vicinity or vicinities in which such person has maintained his actual place of abode and in the vicinity or vicinities in which such person has been employed or has engaged in business or work for at least five years immediately preceding the filing of his application for naturalization. The Attorney General may, in his discretion, waive a personal investigation in an individual case or in such cases or classes of cases as may be designated by him. 

(b) The Attorney General shall designate employees of the Service to conduct examinations upon applications for naturalization. For such purposes any such employee so designated is hereby authorized to take testimony concerning any matter touching or in any way affecting the admissibility of any applicant for naturalization, to administer oaths, including the oath of the applicant for naturalization, and to require by subpoena the attendance and testimony of witnesses, including applicant, before such emplo yee so designated and the production of relevant books, papers, and documents, and to that end may invoke the aid of any district court of the United States; and any such court may, in the event of neglect or refusal to respond to a subpoena issued by any such employee so designated or refusal to testify before such employee so designated issue an order requiring such person to appear before such employee so designated, produce relevant books, papers, and documents if demanded, and testify; and any failu re to obey such order of the court may be punished by the court as a contempt thereof. The record of the examination authorized by this subsection shall be admissible as evidence in any hearing conducted by an immigration officer under section 336(a) . Any such employee shall, at the examination, inform the applicant of the remedies available to the applicant under section 336 . 

© The record of the examination upon any application for naturalization may, in the discretion of the Attorney General, be transmitted to the Attorney General and the determination with respect thereto of the employee designated to conduct such examination shall when made also be transmitted to the Attorney General. 

(d) The employee designated to conduct any such examination shall make a determination as to whether the application should be granted or denied, with reasons therefor. 

(e) After an application for naturalization has been filed with the Attorney General, the applicant shall not be permitted to withdraw his application, except with the consent of the Attorney General. In cases where the Attorney General does not consent to the withdrawal of the application, the application shall be determined on its merits and a final order determination made accordingly. In cases where the applicant fails to prosecute his application, the application shall be decided on the merits unless the Attorney General dismisses it for lack of prosecution. 

(F) An applicant for naturalization who moves from the district of the Service in the United States in which the application is pending may, at any time thereafter, request the Service to transfer the application to any district of the Service in the United States which may act on the application. The transfer shall not be made without the consent of the Attorney General. In the case of such a transfer, the proceedings on the application shall continue as though the application had originally been filed in the district of the Service to which the application is transferred. 
 

kcoyclay1FemaleJamaica2014-07-26 13:35:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionNew York City N400

i am mid February filler, i was placed in line for interview on April 11

Wow! That was a long time being in line! Time-frame is 90 days. Happy it's moving along for you.


kcoyclay1FemaleJamaica2014-07-22 17:12:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionNew York City N400

My husband is waiting for a NYC interview/oath. We just got a notification today telling us more information may be requested, and to bring his current and expired passports and IDs to the interview, but no interview date. Did anyone else get this? Is this what's referred to as 'inline'? 

Hi Gap 1,

 

The yellow paper is called a pre-interview letter. They state that it is sent in lieu of an RFE so as not to delay up the process. I got one as well and what they requested were not in the N-400 instructions for me to send in with my application, so I guess it is just a reminder regarding what we are to ensure that we take to the interview. For me, it was my drivers/state ID and all my passports. You are lucky to have been placed in line this  month and get a yellow paper already. My 90 day period since my status changed to "in line for scheduling" ends on August 12. Hope to get an interview update soon :clock:  :clock:  :clock:  :clock: . NYC is not as fast as some states. 


Edited by kcoyclay1, 22 July 2014 - 05:10 PM.

kcoyclay1FemaleJamaica2014-07-22 17:08:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionRequest for RFE and no notice mailed to me.

Based on what I have read, your case seem to be under some form of investigation before an answer can be reached. You stated that you are using an attorney which seems to suggests that something to do with the law is involved. Sometimes it may be that they have to check if a law was enforced at the time that a particular activity as done or if it was enacted after. I know of someone whose case had to go through judicial proceedings because there was a law that was enacted at the time of the interview that was not in effect at the time a misdemeanor was committed. After 6 months, he was approved for oath ceremony. All the best. See link below ( Its dated 2008 so it may also have been revised since then. This is just to give you the gist of what a judiciary proceeding entails:

 

http://www.uscis.gov...ease/DOC017.PDF

 

 

 


Edited by kcoyclay1, 26 July 2014 - 01:25 PM.

kcoyclay1FemaleJamaica2014-07-26 13:21:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionJury duty summons while waiting for oath ceremony!

I called today the number on the letter and spoke to a real person. Basically they said that even though I would become a citizen later, at this date I am not a citizen and therefore not eligible. So i returned the letter stating I was not eligible. Better wait for the next letter rather than being accused of false claim to US citizenship. Thanks to all, your advice was very good indeed.

Exactly my point. No GC holder should claim the duty of a citizen even with a pending oath date because the oath is what establishes and naturalizes GCs as citizens, No one knows what will happen on the scheduled oath ceremony day. Oath ceremony dates sometimes change as well. Just wait for the next letter. It will definitely come. 


kcoyclay1FemaleJamaica2014-08-19 18:54:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionJury duty summons while waiting for oath ceremony!

You're in a very interesting situation. I would suggest you call them and explain your situation and ask them if you're at all eligible. If they say you're not eligible, I would still send that letter stating that they themselves told you over the phone that you're not qualified. This way you can't get in any trouble.

Hi Happy Chic,

 

You are correct about her not being qualified. Eligibility is based on citizen and as such he/she cannot get into trouble. They cannot tell a PR that he/she is eligible because of a pending oath ceremony; it is against the law. Without a naturalization certificate he/she is still a PR and as such cannot serve as this is only for citizens. I don't believe that there is a pending citizenship criteria either. It's a yes or no situation and at this time this is a no response. 


kcoyclay1FemaleJamaica2014-08-18 11:38:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionJury duty summons while waiting for oath ceremony!

Hello to all,

 

first and foremost, I am not sure if this is the right forum for this topic, so if it not in the right place and you are a moderator, please move this topic to the correct place.

 

After researching the forums for a similar issue, I couldn't find anything so here is the situation:

 

       - My situation: I am an LPR. I had my naturalization interview on 07/07/2014 and it was approved. I received my appointment letter for the Oath ceremony for 08/27/2014. So I am NOT a US   citizen yet.

       - What the jury summons says: "report on 09/09/2014"

 

I see 2 ways of looking at the situation:

 

1) If everything goes according to plan, I will be a US citizen on 09/09/2014 and therefore should report for jury duty.

2) As of the day I received the letter (08/15/2014), I am not a US citizen and therefore disqualified from performing jury duty.

 

The letter states that I have 10 days to respond if not qualified. Should I send the letter back saying I don't qualify since I won't be a US citizen within the 10 day window or should I just wait and report on 09/09/2014. The problem I see with waiting is if something happens (cannot attend oath ceremony for instance, or ...) and I don't become a US citizen on 08/27/2014, then it is too late to send the letter back.

 

Any advise welcome

Bottom line is you are not eligible because you are not a US citizen and that would be the only way you would be qualified to serve. We are all advised that we are never to state that we are US Citizens if we are not and as you are not a citizen and this is a privilege for citizens only, you are not qualified to serve until after oath ceremony. Send a copy of your PR card that shows that you are not qualified. I'm sure they will be sending you a new letter soon as they seem to send PRs jury letters very often. It appears as if the citizens are hiding out lol.  


kcoyclay1FemaleJamaica2014-08-18 11:24:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionFiled Citizenship papers in Jan - taking ages

Hi there,

 

I filed my paperwork in January but not much has happened so far. I got confirmation of my paperwork being received and then a letter in February saying I needed to bring my driving license to the interview and then nothing since then. Is this normal? I expected the process to move along quicker.

 

Thanks

Caroline

Did you do your biometics? Were you placed in line to be scheduled? Did you call after the 90 days? It's now 7 months since you filed. What is the progress status of your local office. Something isn't right. Also, in reviewing your profile, I noted that you have not participated or documented your progress with the January filers. This is one way in which other January filers would have noticed that nothing had happened or documented and would have given you some advice along the way.  :time:. 


Edited by kcoyclay1, 20 August 2014 - 06:04 PM.

kcoyclay1FemaleJamaica2014-08-20 17:59:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionCHECK THIS OUT . N-400

Reading those numbers made me hopeless for an interview in less than 2 months from now.

Hi FaZz, you just started the process. Don't get discouraged so quickly. I sent off my documents at the end of March and I am just scheduled for my interview. I have seen individuals who sent off theirs in June scheduled and approved. It depends on your local office. Hope your field office is not as backlogged as NY but for what it is worth, the process takes time. Give them the 90 days and if you are not scheduled before that give them a call as stated on your update. All the best.


kcoyclay1FemaleJamaica2014-08-23 00:02:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionCHECK THIS OUT . N-400

The backlog by field office as of june 30,2014.
Just in Massachusetts alone 12 thousand pending application.

PDF file attached.


awesome information research FaZz. Now we know. Thanks


kcoyclay1FemaleJamaica2014-08-22 19:21:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionCitizenship on hold

How were you able to stay longer than 6 months in another county on PRC and return back to the US? Your Permanent Resident status gets revoked if you stay over six months on PRC.

Incorrect. Not 6 months but 1 year.


kcoyclay1FemaleJamaica2014-08-22 22:30:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionN-14 FORM after naturalization interview :( HELP

I head my naturalization interview today and the officer told me that he will send me n-14 form for more evidence. 

Is this is bad????

How long it will take for them to make decision on my citizenship. What will happened if I will not be able to provide all of the document they are asking for???

 

 

Please HELP  !!  Im really stressed out!!

I'm sorry to hear. There are some VJers who were told to send in more evidence and they were approved after they submitted them. Why did they ask for more evidence? Did you forget to take all that they requested? Are you naturalizing based on 5-yr rule or married to US citizen spouse? 


kcoyclay1FemaleJamaica2014-08-26 15:00:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionRequest for Addition Documents ... What's the reason here?

Today my wife gets this yellow letter in the mail ....

THIS IS NOT AN INTERVIEW NOTICE

USCIS recommends you bring the following documents to your interview:

1. Bring your state-issued driver's license or state-issued photo ID

2. Bring all passports and travel documents (including expired and current) issued to you by any government
____________________________________________


She finishing her biometrics about a month ago. She also got an email telling her she is in-line for her interview (but no interview date yet).

I have a feeling that not everybody gets these additional requirements. I wonder what's up with this?

There is really nothing special with her case ... We got married in the Philippines 6 years ago, and she came to the US with me 3 years ago.

She has been back to the Philippines about 4 times in that 3 years she has been here in the US ... but not more than 3 months at a time.


BTW ... she mailed in her N-400 in July.




















It's actually called a pre-interview letter. Many of us get that. It is a reminder that you need to take further evidence to the interview and they are also letting you know that they are looking at your case.


kcoyclay1FemaleJamaica2014-09-02 22:53:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionForgot to Disclose in N400 Application School Attended

Need advice here. I submitted my N400 earlier and everything seems to be on track. Today as I read another post about employment history, it occurred to me that I forgot to disclose a part-time school I attended in the employment/school history section. I did disclose my employment history during that 5 years though, which is with the same company, no complications. I just forgot that I also attended a part time program at the same time. What should I do? Thanks for your help. 

There's nothing that you can do about that. I don't think it's detrimental either. You can mention it in your interview if they ask.


kcoyclay1FemaleJamaica2014-09-02 22:47:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionIt's been 17 months since I passed my citizen interview, no decision yet

I had my interview January 2 2013, I passed my civic exam however they needed some extra documents so decision couldn't be made at that moment. 1- My A file was missing, they didn't have it.2. I was audited by the IRS but had an installment agreement and was making payments, it wasn't much, about $3000. I had my receipts that the IRS sends me every month when I send my payment, but they wanted me to show them copy of my checks or bank statements showing that the IRS is cashing those checks. I sent all they needed the same week. It's been 17 months and still haven't gotten a decision. This past december I received a letter from USCIS that my fingerprints had expired and I needed to go again. I have called customer service more than I can remember, I did an infopass appointment which was useless, all they did was told me to wait.

Anyone had this experience happened to them, any advice you can give me..?

thank you in advance

Get your congressman to call them. They tried that on my sister after they received everything for her adjustment of status and still did not approve her; it was getting close to a year since she was interviewed and when she called she was told that she will have to refile and repay the fee when her employment authorization expires- all this because they were backlogged! I told her that the customer service rep is talking garbage and that she should get her congressman on her case and that she should not pay the fee. He did and within two weeks her status was changed to card production.

 

You should not have to retake your fingerprints because someone lost your information. And, how can a fingerprint expire? LOL, Are they saying that after a year your fingerprint changes? I know that is not what it means but tha'ts how it sounds and it is absurd! What I am assuming they are trying to communicate is that they have lost all your documents and as such they need FBI to investigate you all over again because they have no information - missing file. This is just my assumption based on them asking you to redo your fingerprint. So bottom line is that they lost your file and you suffer. Again, get the congressman on your case. Answers will be given then and no doubt a swift reply. All the best.


kcoyclay1FemaleJamaica2014-09-05 06:46:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionMy Naturalization Interview 2014 (Nervous for no reason) :-)

So, to begin I was very excited to start the naturalization process. So excited that I had been doing the self-study exams on the USCIS website for about 2 years before I even sent in my application.

 

I mailed in my completed N400 at the end of April and everything went super fast after that. I had my biometrics done a month after and my case sent for scheduling 3 weeks after my biometrics. This is where the process seemed to stall a bit. My interview wasn't scheduled until September. No biggie I thought, I've waited this long, what's another month or two.

 

Now, at this point it's just a waiting game, before I know it, September 03 will be here. Now, waiting can be bliss or torture for some. For me, it ending up being the latter. The most gut-wrenching thing happened to me 3 weeks before my interview... I got a SPEEDING TICKET!!! I've never, ever gotten a speeding ticket in my 10 plus years of driving. It was all I could think about in those weeks leading up to the interview. I've ruined it!!! How could I have been so stupid!!!! I contacted a traffic attorney to handle the matter for me as it's my first offense and I don't want to just pay the ticket and be done with it. Unfortunately, the matter won't be resolved until after my interview date. I was devastated!! I beat myself up every chance I got. Finally, I had to let it all go, leave it up to God. I knew he had safely brought me through this whole process and this ticket would not stop what was to be.

 

The day before the interview, my nerves REALLY started to kick in. I didn't sleep at all. I was up early and ready to go the next morning. My appointment was at 9:30am and I would NOT be late. I entered the USCIS building and went through the security check-point at around 9:10am. I had left my purse and phone in my car and only took my documents in with me. Now, I may have gone a bit overboard with all the documents I brought but better to be over prepared I always say. I'm told to head to the open office where the lady at the front checked my interview notice and tells me to have a seat and wait for my name to be called. I wait for what felt like about 25 minutes before an AO comes out and called my name. This is it I told myself, stop with the stomach gurgles and dry mouth already!!!

 

We walk to his office which seemed to be all the way in the back of the building. I longer walk I have never taken (at least it felt that way) I enter his office and he shows me where to sit but before I do he tells me to take out my passport and green card. I lay both out on his desk and ask if he needs my driver license as well (I had received the yellow letter telling me to bring it along with all travel documents). He says yes. I sit and he walks around to his desk and asks me to stand and raise my right hand. I swear to tell the truth and then the interview begins. He asks me how I pronounce my name and I state it for him, he then asks me about my name change. This had already been done by a court so I only needed to show him the court document. He starts to go through my application with a red pen, circling and checking things off. After doing this for a few minutes, he asks me what's my current address, where I work (we had a laugh here, the first and only during the interview). He keeps going thru my application for a few more minutes. He stops and moves on to the civics, reading and writing portion of the interview. I was asked:

 

1. Who is the Governor of Florida?

2. Where is the Statue of Liberty?

3. What is one promise you make when you become a U.S. citizen?

4. What movement tried to end racial discrimination?

5. Name two U.S. national holidays?

6. Who was the first President?

 

I was asked to read, "Who lives in the White House? and write The President lives in the White House.

 

I guessed he heard my sigh of relief once I finished writing the sentence because he said "We're not done yet". He goes back to the application and starts to ask the rest of the questions, have you ever been a prostitute, have you every been an habitual drunkard, etc. Then comes the question, I'd been dreading. "Have you ever been arrested or detained by any officer in the U.S?" Now, I did sooooo much research on this and other websites about traffic violations and naturalization interviews. I had made up my mind that I would definitely disclose it at the interview even if it was asked or not. He never asked me if I was cited, just had I ever been arrested or detained. I said no, he then asks "Have you ever been arrested or detained by any officer in any other country" I said no. Before he could move on to the next question, I said, "I was just issued a speeding ticket" He dismisses it but then halts his circling and checking and asks, "Do you have it now?" I said "Yes, but I have paid a traffic attorney to handle the matter for me" He waves his hand and says "it's just a speeding ticket", and continues to ask the rest of the questions on the application.

 

After all the questions have been answered, he has me sign the bottom of my N400. He then prints out a form with all my biographical information on it and tells me that this is the information that will appear on my naturalization certificate. I had to verify that it was all correct and then sign. He then pulled out the 2 pictures I had sent in with my application and had me sign along the left hand side of each (face up). After that's all done and he placed all the signed forms and pictures in my file, he tell me then he was recommending my application for approval!!! He prints the form telling me that I've passed the civics and English test and the Congratulations box is checked off. He tells me that everything is done by mail. My file will be reviewed and if anything is needed I will receive a RFE by mail. He said if everything is good with my file, I will receive an Oath Ceremony notice in the mail in 30-120 days. He asks if I have any questions for him to which I say yes. I ask, "Will the ceremony take place here in this building?" He said most likely it will, but if not my letter will let me know where to go. He walks me back to the waiting area and it's all I can do to stop myself from bursting into tears of joy. I am beyond grateful and blessed. The whole interview lasted no longer than 20 minutes

 

Thanks to this site for all the useful information I was able to find while going thru this process. Good luck to every one who will be going through this process in the future.

 

Oh, today around 2:00pm, I received an update on my case. I was scheduled for the Oath Ceremony!! Just a day after my interview. I'm so overjoyed!!! Thank the Lord for all His blessings.

 

 

Thank you so much for sharing the details. I am sure that it will help others. You are also a great writer. Congratulations and all the best! :joy:  :joy:  :joy:


kcoyclay1FemaleJamaica2014-09-05 20:43:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionFreaking out. selective services registration.

Hi.

I entered the united states when I was 21 yrs old through a marriage visa. I got the restrictions off my Green card 3 years after that. Now I'm 28 yrs old and wanting to apply for citizenship, While reading the requirements I came across the selective services registration requirement witch was the first time I've heard I was required to register. I went to their website to register and It wouldn't let me because I'm too old now.

Does this mean I will not be approved for citizenship ? What can I do to correct this ? Any help is much appreciated

You are no longer require to register as you have past the age which is between 18 and 26. You can let them know that you were not aware of it. Maybe you will have to prove that as they usually send information about it with a copy of your greencard. But at this point I don't think it will go against you. 


Edited by kcoyclay1, 09 September 2014 - 07:49 AM.

kcoyclay1FemaleJamaica2014-09-09 07:48:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionSubmitting N-400 with no permanent residence due to full time travel

Thanks for the justanswer.com tip kcoyclay1. I'll keep that in mind if they start giving me problems.

 

We're lucky to be self-employed, so it makes us very flexible. We're going to be in Florida for 6 weeks in Nov/Dec, so I'm going to time my application so that I can do the biometrics while I'm there. As for the interview and the oath, we'll be back out West by then, so we'll just have to fly over and stay in a hotel for a night or two. I've been trying accumulate lots of frequent flyer miles to pay for it!

 

As for our mail, the company just sends us a batch every two weeks wherever we are. After I apply I'll get them to send us a batch once a week, just to be sure I get everything on time.

 

Logically, it would have been much easier to just wait a few years until we finally decide to buy an apartment somewhere, but I'm kind of like a kid waiting for my birthday. There's no way I'm going to put it off! :)

I understand what you mean by your last statement. All naturalizing applicant feel that way and it is evident in our many questions and posts about the timeline and the processing period. All the best


kcoyclay1FemaleJamaica2014-09-10 09:02:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionSubmitting N-400 with no permanent residence due to full time travel

Thanks for the justanswer.com tip kcoyclay1. I'll keep that in mind if they start giving me problems.

 

We're lucky to be self-employed, so it makes us very flexible. We're going to be in Florida for 6 weeks in Nov/Dec, so I'm going to time my application so that I can do the biometrics while I'm there. As for the interview and the oath, we'll be back out West by then, so we'll just have to fly over and stay in a hotel for a night or two. I've been trying accumulate lots of frequent flyer miles to pay for it!

 

As for our mail, the company just sends us a batch every two weeks wherever we are. After I apply I'll get them to send us a batch once a week, just to be sure I get everything on time.

 

Logically, it would have been much easier to just wait a few years until we finally decide to buy an apartment somewhere, but I'm kind of like a kid waiting for my birthday. There's no way I'm going to put it off! :)

I don't see it as a problem. Can you imagine USCIS not understanding that your job takes you out of state and require you to stop your livelihood just so that you can "be a physical resident" of a state  before they can approve you for citizenship? You would only be going back to work afterwards and living out of your base state as you are presently doing. In that case, they should do the same for the military with the understanding that they will be living out of state for a long time as they train. I don;t see a problem. You have a state of permanent residence and your job travels should not affect it.


kcoyclay1FemaleJamaica2014-09-10 08:49:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionSubmitting N-400 with no permanent residence due to full time travel

 

Thanks Ian, I'm feeling pretty good now about proving that we're technically FL residents. I've already started accumulating a pile of documents showing our FL mailing address. In all other ways I make the perfect candidate for naturalization, so hopefully that outweighs the residence issue.

 

 

Thanks, kcoyclay1. One thing that worries me is that the street address we use in Florida is not owned by us in any way, but by a mail management company. It's main purpose is to receive our mail and act as a "residence" for things like driver's license, banking etc. On the N-400 form it asks for your current residence, so technically it isn't our residence, which changes from month to month. I'm just hoping the adjudicator will agree that we're still FL residents despite the fact that we don't technically maintain a residence there. I know from experience that different bureaucrats often interpret the rules in different ways, but as long as I don't get someone difficult, I think I'll be fine.

I don't think you will be penalized because your job takes you from state to state. However, how often do you return to Florida? During the process you will be sent letters for the process, and if you are away for long lengths of time, you may miss deadlines, dates, and requests. Your biometrics will have to be done there and also your interview and oath taking; is your job flexible enough for you to journey back to Florida to pick up your mail and honor those appointments?  I'm just thinking about your situation. 

 

I saw reference to you getting information from an attorney; If you like you can log in to justanswer.com and for $15 an immigration lawyer can give you some answers. However, with your taxes being paid in Florida and all your documents revealing that you are a Florida resident, I don't even think that is necessary. Where you temporarily stop over for business is not your home and you do not reside there, so I would say you are okay. 


Edited by kcoyclay1, 07 September 2014 - 12:35 PM.

kcoyclay1FemaleJamaica2014-09-07 12:29:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionSubmitting N-400 with no permanent residence due to full time travel

Hi All,

 

I'm about to apply for naturalization and I'm a bit worried because and my wife and I don't have a permanent residence because we travel contantly (within the U.S.).

 

Until about 1 year ago we lived in Florida, and we're still based there in the sense that our official address (for our business, drivers license etc.) is a street address provided by the company that manages our mail. We have an online business and like to travel around the country staying in short term rental apartments.

 

I'm worried because in the "general eligibility requirements" it says the following:

 

"You have lived within the state or USCIS district where you claim residence for at least 3 months prior to filing"

 

I'm planning on submitting N-400 using our mailing address as our "residence", but also providing an appendix explaining our situation and listing all the places we've "lived" in the past year.

 

I called USCIS and spoke to a tier-2 operator, but she wasn't very helpful, and had never encountered a situation like ours before.  She seemed to brush it off and said "it should be fine", but I worry an adjudicator will see it differently.

 

Does anyone know how USCIS is likely to respond?

 

Thanks in advance!

 

Cheers,

Marcus

I think traveling for business is different than residing in the state unless you have no permanent address and you are doing month to month rentals. I think that would change the situation. Isn't your mailing address your permanent address while you are traveling for work? Or is it just an address for the convenience of receiving your mail? Who picks up the tab for your rentals while you work? Do you pay rent for the address where your mail is sent or is it just a PO Box? Which address is your stable address while you travel for work? I'm thinking of the example of pilots who have travel all over and live in hotels most of the time, yet there place of residence is their home address and not the hotels in which they stay. What do you think of this? Ian H. hit the nail on its head.You should be okay. Don't view the question on a literal level. Look at what makes you a resident. It is not that you are physically there, it's that it is your home while you work in various states. I'm sure it would be inconvenient for you to travel back home from different states just so you can technically reside there based on the wording of an immigration document. Have a great day.


kcoyclay1FemaleJamaica2014-09-07 07:30:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionIRS and N-400

No, this won't be an issue. You aren't "technically" the one that owes overdue taxes. However, keep in mind that since you file jointly, it's possible that they may ask for proof of the payment agreement, so I would bring that to the interview.

 

The reason I suggest you bring proof of the agreement is because when you file jointly, the tax liability falls on both spouses, even if only one of you owes money. The only way you could be exempt from his tax liability, is by filing for innocent spouse relief.

 

Therefore, just the agreement where it says he agrees to pay the outstanding liability and a current statement if possible, is needed. But, don't worry about this too much because it's very likely that they won't even look at this or ask about it. Even if they do, again it's not a problem as long as your husband is current with payments.

 

As for the tax liability, you can talk to an accountant or other tax professional about filing for innocent spouse relief, just in case your husband can't pay, that way the IRS doesn't come after you for the past due taxes.

 

Here is a link:

 

http://www.irs.gov/t...pics/tc205.html

Excellent response  :D 


kcoyclay1FemaleJamaica2014-09-05 06:31:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionRequest for Evidence Response Review

Wish me luck tomorrow! 9-11. 2nd interview! =)

All the best with your interview.


kcoyclay1FemaleJamaica2014-09-11 08:42:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionWhat country of birth do I put in passport application

I understand and sympathise with your conundrum on this issue, but just this time, I would set aside my justifiably ideological pride and indicate Jordan as a previous response suggested.

 

Good luck!

 

 

 

 I sincerely hope the person understands what you just are trying to communicate. I can understand why the VJer wants Palestine as her place of birth and not Jordan which was chosen by USCIS; it is not the correct birthplace.

 

I don't think it is pride why the VJer wants it to be Palestine; however, if the USCIS refused to put it in as the place of birth, I would suggest that the VJer does the same in order to have similar information in the US records. 


I received my passport today and it has PALESTINE as country of birth. Amazing! 

Awesome! 


kcoyclay1FemaleJamaica2014-09-13 20:35:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionShowing up a day early to interview

Has anyone been able to do their interview a day early without rescheduling?

I applied with my parents and their interview is a day earlier than mine, and I was hoping to complete my interview with them.

 

I know that you can do this for biometrics, but I wasn't sure about the naturalization interview.

I doubt if they will have your case-file pulled to interview you that day. Changes in interview dates need a valid reason to be rescheduled - even for a later date -  and I don't think showing up a day earlier because your parents are having theirs is a reason they would accept. If they allowed early interview, everyone would find reasons to rush theirs such as "I was in the area and thought you could just interview me today." Although it sounds great to kill three birds with one stone, it disrupts the IOs schedule. They are more  inclined to reschedule you for a later date than to add you to their work load for an earlier date. Just as they wouldn't have our case-file sitting around if we missed our interview and just showed up the next day, I don't think that they would have them at hand just in case we show up a day earlier. Who knows how they prepare for interviews though.Tthey may very well have two days of cases arranged neatly in a filing cabinet and by chance, you may just get the surprise of your life with a ricochet effect of kindness from the person who needs to collect your interview letter all the way to the IO who has your case for the next day - and is willing to pull your case-file as a good deed for the day and interview you a day early. I am not being sarcastic just thinking.  Let us know how it works out. There's no harm in asking. All the best.  :)


Edited by kcoyclay1, 18 September 2014 - 08:52 AM.

kcoyclay1FemaleJamaica2014-09-18 08:48:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionN400 5 Year Residency

Hello kcoyclay1, yes I did send passport pictures , I forgot to mention that.

 

I had to send in an original marriage certificate because it is illegal to make copies of marriage cert in Wisconsin, so I just went to our local City Clerk office and got 5 original copies right away, so that I have enough to use later for any other reasons.

 

What paperwork did you take to your interview? some people say I still need to take copies of taxes and bank statements, did you? In my yellow letter all they ask for is my driver license and passport (old and new).

 

Hope everything went well in your interview, good luck!

 

And thanks, picara :joy: 

Thanks for responding, picara. I have not done my interview as yet.


kcoyclay1FemaleJamaica2014-08-29 12:27:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionN400 5 Year Residency

I decided to start this topic because of my own journey experiences as a 5 year Permanent Resident holder applying for US Citizenship.

 

What I found so far is that:

 

1) It's better to apply under the 5 year rule, because there is less paperwork to send in with your application (see below).

2) Your application is based on you alone, not your husband/wife, so you don't have to ask anybody else for their information and time.

3) If your name was ever different than what it is today or what it is on your green card, include an original document showing what it used to be, for example, I sent my marriage certificate with my application to show I had changed my name even though my application was not based on my marriage.

4) Since I did not have any problems with the law, late taxes, etc, I DID NOT include any mortgage paper, bank account statements, etc ,etc.

5) I am a stay-home-mom so I don't have a salary per say, but to become a Citizen under the 5 year rule, you don't have to have a job or be employed.

6) What I did send to USCIS by Certified Mail was:

   a) Application N400, signed and dated

   b) Personal Check (then I can check when it is cashed)

   c) Copy of green card

   d) One original Marriage Certificate

 

I did made copies of everything even the check for my own records, because you never know.

 

I sent everything on July 1, 2014 to the Phoenix Lockbox , had my fingerprints appointment on July 23 at Milwaukee, WI office, and now I have my interview appointment on Sept 18 at the Bloomington,MN office, wish me good luck and good luck to you all.

 

Picara

;-) :joy:  :idea:

 

I have also applied under the 5 year rule because my husband passed away 2 years after we were married and just 5 months 2 weeks after I got my greencard. However, If he were alive, I would not have mind the paperwork, but it is true that we do not have to send in as many documents because our application is based on our residence. Congrats on your upcoming interview. Did you send in passport size pictures? Why did you send an original mariage certificate? You will still need to take an original with you to the interview as well as a copy. All the best


kcoyclay1FemaleJamaica2014-08-27 18:01:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionN-600 USCIS cannot provide information

It states that the application is transferred and being process so that means there is movement on your case. If you like you may call them, as they suggested, if you need additional information.


kcoyclay1FemaleJamaica2014-09-05 20:51:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionPrep for N400 Interview based on 3 year rule (NYC/Long Island City)
Did your letter tell you which documents you should take such as GC, drivers license, etc?
kcoyclay1FemaleJamaica2014-09-21 09:45:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionN-400 December 2013 Filers

Congrats to all the newly approved and naturalized December filers! I peeked at the forum to see how it's going since it's been a couple of weeks since I visited and I was happy to see that this thread is still pretty active! 

 

Since getting naturalized, I quit my job and now I'm backpacking throughout the world! Mostly in Europe so far. My new passport already has 12 stamps and I've been to 17 countries so far!! I'm enjoying the freedom of traveling my new passport has given me :) Cheers guys!

Good for you. Enjoy your globe-trotting and cheers back at yah!  :thumbs:  :star: 


kcoyclay1FemaleJamaica2014-09-05 20:57:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionN-400 December 2013 Filers

On September 1st., I sent a request to USCIS telling them that I was supposed to be scheduled for Oath Ceremony within 45 days after my interview (July 21st 2014), but I did not receive any

information. 

 

USCIS answered to me, saying that by September 22nd., I'll receive information about my case.

 

EUREKA !!!

 

On September 3rd., I received an e-mail telling me that "On September 3, 2014, we scheduled you for oath ceremony and sent a notice providing the date, time and location".

 

This long journey is almost finished.

 

Thanks all of you for your help,

 

 

Whew! Nothing beats a call to get them moving! I'm happy for you! :dance:  :dance:  :dance:  :dance:  :dance:  :dance: 


kcoyclay1FemaleJamaica2014-09-05 20:55:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionN-400 December 2013 Filers

I was wondering if there is somebody following this tread.

 

I am a N-400 December 2013 filer. (My priority date is 12/30/2013).

 

I had the interview for naturalization on July 21st 2014 (26 Federal Plaza - Manhattan), and I was recommended for approval

 

Since the date of my interview I did no receive any new information.

 

Becuase is already more than 1 month, I am worried about my case.

 

Is somebody else in the same situation?.  I know that Manhattan Office is very behind on the applications for Naturalization.

 

Can somebody give some advice?.

 

Thanks for your cooperation.

 

I'd give them a call. Look at the timeline for those who interviewed at the same field office. Other individuals from NY who have been interviewed have already had their oath ceremony.That is too long.


Edited by kcoyclay1, 29 August 2014 - 01:00 PM.

kcoyclay1FemaleJamaica2014-08-29 13:00:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)N V C

Asking a question for a friend, will N V C  give the beneficiary any imformation about the status of her case.

Yup..

You can call them and ask any question.

 

you can give beneficiary email address for future update about the case.


Deep35472MaleIndia2014-05-11 21:15:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)I864 or I864EZ
thanks for your response. Its all clear now.
Asher978MalePakistan2009-02-02 20:11:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)I864 or I864EZ
Which form do i use? I am sponsoring my wife only.
Asher978MalePakistan2009-02-02 19:08:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)Expecting Interview in June
case completed 4-21-9
interview scheduled june 30th.............yay...............smile.gif
Asher978MalePakistan2009-04-25 23:11:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionDHL Tracking From NVC to US Embassy

EXP 08 MAY 2014A - Friday, May 09, 2014 - Waybill: 8851422031
Good Luck :)


OMG finally i saw it.
you are soo helpful and now i am feeling better after i see my package summary and its already arrive in Bangladesh

thank you and thank you soo much for your help!!




sadia_sharminNot TellingBangladesh2014-05-13 13:46:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionDHL Tracking From NVC to US Embassy
can anyone please help to track case file showed In Transit MAY 9 but i can't find on DHL i tired several times but cant see so please kindly help and its going to Bangladesh
sadia_sharminNot TellingBangladesh2014-05-13 12:15:00