ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
US Citizenship General DiscussionMy today's Naturalization Interview experience...!
Congratulations :thumbs:
Jasman0717MalePhilippines2007-05-04 09:35:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionSocial Security
Congratulations on your citizenship :thumbs:
Jasman0717MalePhilippines2007-04-06 08:46:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionInterview letter arrived today!!!
Congratulations and good luck :thumbs:
Jasman0717MalePhilippines2007-03-20 09:43:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionReceived the Fingeprint Notice today already!
Congratulations :thumbs:
Jasman0717MalePhilippines2007-02-15 18:58:00
US Citizenship General Discussionwhat happens when you overstay???
Overstays can be very serious to over-come of the overstay was more than a certain number of days, like 180. You might try to search for 'overstay' here on VJ, I know it has been discussed in depth over the years.
Jasman0717MalePhilippines2006-09-22 16:11:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionDoes US recognize original citizenship?
I believe it does. You can try searching the USCIS website: http://uscis.gov/graphics/index.htm
Jasman0717MalePhilippines2006-04-13 09:18:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionDoes US recognize original citizenship?
I saw a thing on the Filipino embassy website that said Filipinos can now hold dual citizenship which was in reference to being a naturalized citizen of the US and still maintaining Filipino citizenship. I don't believe the US requires you to reject your citizenship from your homeland
Jasman0717MalePhilippines2006-04-13 20:00:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionFinally I became a USC
:D Congratulations :dance:
Jasman0717MalePhilippines2006-03-29 15:33:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionStick A Fork In Us We Are Done
:D Congratulations :dance: :dance: :dance:
Jasman0717MalePhilippines2006-04-20 18:31:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionWhen to apply?
Take a look at this guide: http://uscis.gov/gra...atz/English.pdf
Jasman0717MalePhilippines2006-04-12 07:51:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionMarried Nov 2003
I suggest you see an immigration attorney. There is some sort of two year rule thingy but it would seem to be that if you didn't do anything about adjusting your status when you were married you are out of status on your tourist visa. Good luck, I hope it all works out ok for you.
Jasman0717MalePhilippines2006-02-19 08:29:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionWhen can I apply to bring my family members to US?
There is a web page with the USCIS that shows how long it takes to bring a family member. Some countries, like the Philippines, can take many years, in some cases over 20. Good luck
Jasman0717MalePhilippines2006-02-21 15:29:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionIs oath same day as interview?
from what I heard the interview and the oath are not on the same day... they are scheduled a few weeks months later.. I think they wait until they have a bunch of people and do them all at once...
Marilyn.FemaleCanada2008-08-10 15:23:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionIs oath same day as interview?
QUOTE (A.J. @ Aug 10 2008, 05:36 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (*Marilyn* @ Aug 10 2008, 04:23 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
from what I heard the interview and the oath are not on the same day... they are scheduled a few weeks months later..

Marilyn,

Are you speaking specific to the Baltimore office or in general?

I am not familiar with the specifics of the Baltimore office. However, some other DO's conduct interview and oath on the same day. Newark, for example.

oh I didn't not know that.. I was speaking generally..
Marilyn.FemaleCanada2008-08-10 19:52:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionMy Oath Ceremony rant
at this point I do not have a strong desire to become a US citizen but if and when I do become a citizen it will only be because of convenience.. as many of stated already when you have a few more rights as a citizen.. like you can come and go freely from the US without having to worry about how long you are out of the country.. also I wouldn't have to worry about renewing my green card every 10 years...
Marilyn.FemaleCanada2009-06-28 15:33:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionCitizenship for a baby
QUOTE (Haole @ Feb 16 2009, 05:19 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (jokalu @ Feb 16 2009, 02:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Stella08 @ Feb 16 2009, 07:43 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I think this might help you:

http://www.uscis.gov...00048f3d6a1RCRD



thanks..but im still a little bit confuse. tongue_ss.gif

If your hubby adopts the child then the child will get their US citizenship sooner.

why would he have to adopt the child if the child is his?? unsure.gif
Marilyn.FemaleCanada2009-02-16 20:21:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionPros & Cons of Citizenship?
QUOTE (philipem @ Feb 11 2009, 09:48 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (philipem @ Feb 11 2009, 09:39 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Mel & Sharon @ Jan 16 2009, 11:01 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I'm originally from Canada, moved to the US to get married in 2003. I am no longer married to the US citizen, the marriage ended in divorce in 2006. I recently remarried to a US citizen. I believe I'm eligible for citizenship this April which will be five years after my Adjustment of Status interview where I received my first green card.

My question is this ... are there any pros & cons to having dual citizenship? I believe there are some estate tax implications to the surviving spouse not being a US citizen but I don't know exactly what they are. My husband and I are getting to an age where we need to think about these things. Any other consequences to not applying for citizenship?

Sharon in Massachusetts

The anti-immigrant furor seems to have calmed down but even with PR it's not inconvceivable that the US would decide to exclude you from Social Security, for example. I have dual US-Irish citizenship and having that second passport and a much larger scope of living and working is just peace of mind for me. The other responses were quite good -- the rules can change at any time is the worst. And suppose one day you got careless and had more than one glass of wine then got into a traffic accident where someone was hurt? Instead of a just nasty trip to court and a lot of expenses and maybe some jail time, you'd get all that AND booted out of the country permanently.

And I have found Irish citizens (and probably Canadians) get a much nicer welcome in some countries. But a US passport will get you visa free entry almost anywhere.



As to the cost of passports of course if you are only going to go to Canada I think you can just show your Canadian birth certificate for entry? My sister in law is regaining her Canadian citizenship in April due to the change in law, she doesn't need a Canadian passport. And Canada has a wallet sized certificate of citizenship taht is cheaper than a passport. I beieve;

this isn't true anymore.. to fly in and out of Canada you need a passport and I think starting in June or July you will need a passport for land borders too....
Marilyn.FemaleCanada2009-02-12 01:05:00
US Citizenship General Discussionwish me luck
my father-in-law just had his interview a few weeks ago and he passed it with flying colours..

just try to relax, if you are well prepared you have nothing to worry about good.gif
Marilyn.FemaleCanada2008-07-27 11:39:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionN-400 Where to Send?
QUOTE
If you live in AZ, CA, HI, NV, Territory of Guam, or the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, send your N-400 application to:

California Service Center

PO Box 10400

Laguna Niguel, CA 92607-1040



If you live in AK, CO, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, MI, MO, MN, MT, NE, ND, OH, OR, SD, UT, WA, WI or WY, send your N-400 application to:

Nebraska Service Center

PO Box 87400

Lincoln, NE 68501-7400



If you live in AL, AR, FL, GA, KY, LA, MS, NM, NC, OK, SC, TN or TX, send your N-400 application to:

Texas Service Center

PO Box 851204

Mesquite, TX 75185-1204



If you live in CT, DE, District of Columbia, ME, MD, MA, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, VT, VA, WV, Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or the U.S. Virgin Islands, send your N-400 application to:

Vermont Service Center

75 Lower Welden St

St. Albans, VT 05479-9400


http://www.uscis.gov...00045f3d6a1RCRD
Marilyn.FemaleCanada2008-06-02 14:14:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionQuestion about 6 month trips and obtaining citizenship
I am going to move this where you can get more answers...
Marilyn.FemaleCanada2008-05-20 10:54:00
US Citizenship General Discussion3 years to get citizenship?
QUOTE (flavaofsummer @ Apr 30 2008, 05:53 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
i know the answer..first of all after u get the greencard u can apply for Financial aid or TAP whatever. only with a greencard and 2nd u wont get citizenship after THREE YEARS it will take FIVE years after u get ur greencard unless u r married to an AMERICAN CITIZEN..thats the answer and yes its a correct one no one can top it cuz i know it its a fact.
QUOTE (Vani @ Apr 30 2008, 08:45 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Well I couldn't find the answers I was looking for... so I'm gona ask you guys.

So, my k1 visa is approved and I'm going to get my visa by mail soon.

Anyways, I wanted to go to school when I enter in the States, but I'm concerned that my school fees are going to be expensive (because I am not a citizen...yet)! It takes 1year-ish to become a permanent resident, then it takes another 3 years to become a citizen... Right? Does that mean that during all those years, if I wanted to go to school, I would have to be an international student?
Then I won't be able to apply for a FAFSA (student aid)?

Hope somebody can answer me! Thanks a bunch!


umm she will be able to in 3 years.. she is coming in on a k1 visa which means she is going to get married to a US citizen...
Marilyn.FemaleCanada2008-04-30 19:58:00
US Citizenship General Discussion3 years to get citizenship?
QUOTE (faylen @ May 9 2008, 12:18 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
found this on their website:
so I guess I'll have to wait a little longer to apply.... *sigh*



"has resided continuously as a lawful permanent resident in the U.S. for at least 5 years prior to filing with no single absence from the United States of more than one year;"

if you are talking about filing for citizenship.. you only have to wait 3 years after becoming a permanent resident to apply for citizenship if you are married to a US citizen

Edited by MarilynP, 09 May 2008 - 02:21 PM.

Marilyn.FemaleCanada2008-05-09 14:20:00
US Citizenship General Discussion3 years to get citizenship?
QUOTE (faylen @ May 9 2008, 12:23 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (MarilynP @ Apr 30 2008, 05:58 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (flavaofsummer @ Apr 30 2008, 05:53 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
i know the answer..first of all after u get the greencard u can apply for Financial aid or TAP whatever. only with a greencard and 2nd u wont get citizenship after THREE YEARS it will take FIVE years after u get ur greencard unless u r married to an AMERICAN CITIZEN..thats the answer and yes its a correct one no one can top it cuz i know it its a fact.
QUOTE (Vani @ Apr 30 2008, 08:45 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Well I couldn't find the answers I was looking for... so I'm gona ask you guys.

So, my k1 visa is approved and I'm going to get my visa by mail soon.

Anyways, I wanted to go to school when I enter in the States, but I'm concerned that my school fees are going to be expensive (because I am not a citizen...yet)! It takes 1year-ish to become a permanent resident, then it takes another 3 years to become a citizen... Right? Does that mean that during all those years, if I wanted to go to school, I would have to be an international student?
Then I won't be able to apply for a FAFSA (student aid)?

Hope somebody can answer me! Thanks a bunch!


umm she will be able to in 3 years.. she is coming in on a k1 visa which means she is going to get married to a US citizen...





I'm confused......... it says on the USCIS website that the least number of years before applying is 5 years. However I'm reading here that you can in 3 years if your spouse is an American citizen? Where can I find this info?

QUOTE
Who May File Form N-400?

To use this form you must be ONE of the following:

1. A Lawful Permanent Resident for at least five years and at least 18 years old;
2. A Lawful Permanent Resident for at least three years and at least 18 years old,
AND
You have been married to and living with the same U.S. citizen for the last three years,
AND
Your spouse has been a U.S. citizen for the last three years.

http://www.uscis.gov...rm/N-400ins.pdf
Marilyn.FemaleCanada2008-05-09 14:46:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionTravel Overseas After N-400?
the N-400 form doesn't even mention Overseas.. the question is this...

QUOTE
How many total days did you spend outside of the United States during the past five years?


http://www.uscis.gov.../form/N-400.pdf
Marilyn.FemaleCanada2008-04-30 12:19:00
US Citizenship General Discussioncitizenship
3 years start from the date that you became a permanent resident..
Marilyn.FemaleCanada2008-04-06 00:35:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionFiling eligibility question
QUOTE (dallaschic @ Mar 5 2008, 11:16 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Can you apply for citizenship after the 90 day mark if you are still married and have your 10 year card? Or can it only be during the 90 day period?

you can apply for citizenship anytime during and after the 90 day mark... you could apply 3 years later if you wanted to...
Marilyn.FemaleCanada2008-03-05 14:18:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionFiling eligibility question
you can apply 3 years after getting your green card, conditional or not...
Marilyn.FemaleCanada2008-03-06 06:49:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionFiling eligibility question
QUOTE (ayS @ Mar 6 2008, 04:20 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (MarilynP @ Mar 6 2008, 03:49 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
you can apply 3 years after getting your green card, conditional or not...


3 years after the second green card am i correct? helpsmilie.gif thanks!

no, 3 years after becoming a permanent resident... you are a permanent resident whether or not you have the 2 year conditional card (1st card) or the 10 year card (2nd card)...
Marilyn.FemaleCanada2008-03-06 19:23:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionFiling eligibility question
QUOTE (ayS @ Mar 6 2008, 04:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (MarilynP @ Mar 6 2008, 04:23 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (ayS @ Mar 6 2008, 04:20 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (MarilynP @ Mar 6 2008, 03:49 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
you can apply 3 years after getting your green card, conditional or not...


3 years after the second green card am i correct? helpsmilie.gif thanks!

no, 3 years after becoming a permanent resident... you are a permanent resident whether or not you have the 2 year conditional card (1st card) or the 10 year card (2nd card)...


okay let me get this right. (sorry if this is not registering for me). We just got her adjustment of status. she's been here roughtly 3 years already. We can already apply for naturalization? am i understanding this correct?

look at the date on her green card... 3 years after that date she can apply to be a citizen... she became a permanent resident after her adjustment of status was approved and received her green card...
Marilyn.FemaleCanada2008-03-06 19:37:00
US Citizenship General Discussionthinking ahead
i just wanted to mention that you need to file removal of condiotions on your green card in 2 years when the card expires.. unless you got the 10 year card...

Edited by MarilynP, 12 February 2008 - 07:45 AM.

Marilyn.FemaleCanada2008-02-12 07:45:00
US Citizenship General Discussionthinking ahead
QUOTE (Donna A @ Feb 14 2008, 08:59 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
we got the 10 year card.

ok, never mind my post then smile.gif
Marilyn.FemaleCanada2008-02-15 08:18:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionCitizenship after 3 years of conditional residency or permanent
it says you have to be a permanent resident for 3 years...

and you are a permanent resident regardless if your green card is conditional or not...
Marilyn.FemaleCanada2008-01-08 06:45:00
US Citizenship General Discussionjust a question..??
someone can correct me if I am wrong but some countries would still require a US citizen to get a visa before entering their country...
Marilyn.FemaleCanada2008-01-28 15:19:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionTravel after Naturalization
why wouldn't it be??

as long as you have that passport you basically can go anywhere you want now that you are a US citizen good.gif
Marilyn.FemaleCanada2008-01-25 06:52:00
US Citizenship General Discussionfake marriage question
QUOTE (Gwen666 @ Jan 18 2008, 05:22 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
No, they are required in addition to the marriage certificate. In July, London started chucking out RFE's left, right, and centre for the missing information and there are a few on this board (Poiteen springs to mind) that have had their approvals delayed because of this.

NOTE: In addition to the required documentation listed
above, you should submit one or more of the following
types of documentation that may evidence that bona fides
of your marriage:

E. Documentation showing joint ownership or property;
or
F. A lease showing joint tenancy of a common residence;
or
G. Documentation showing co-mingling of financial
resources; or
H. Birth certificate(s) of child(ren) born to you, the
petitioner, and your spouse together; or

I. Affidavits sworn to or affirmed by third parties having
personal knowledge of the bona fides of the marital
relationship (Each affidavit must contain the full name
and address, date and place of birth of the person
making the affidavit, his or her relationship to the
petitioner of beneficiary, if any, and complete
information and details explaining how the person
acquired his or her knowledge of your marriage); or

J. Any other relevant documentation to establish that
there is an ongoing marital union.




this is in addition to the marriage certificate, which is the first thing that is required, and has been in place only since July.

well to be fair.. you don't need to send in affidavits if you send in some of the other examples...
Marilyn.FemaleCanada2008-01-19 13:00:00
US Citizenship General Discussionwhen is the right time to file for citizenship?
remember though, you have to be married and have been living with your hubby for at least 3 years if you want to be able to file 90 days before...
Marilyn.FemaleCanada2008-01-22 17:38:00
US Citizenship General Discussionwhen is the right time to file for citizenship?
QUOTE (MarilynP @ Jan 22 2008, 02:38 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
remember though, you have to be married and have been living with your hubby for at least 3 years if you want to be able to file 90 days before...

QUOTE
If you are applying based on 5 years as a Permanent Resident or 3 years as a Permanent Resident married to a U.S. citizen, you may file for naturalization up to 90 days before you meet the continuous residence requirement. For example, if you are applying based on 3 years of continuous residence as a Permanent Resident married to a U.S. citizen, you can apply any time after you have been a Permanent Resident in continuous residence for 3 years minus 90 days. You may send your application before you have met the requirement for continuous residence only. Therefore, you must still have been married to and living with your U.S. citizen spouse for 3 years before you may file your application. You must also meet all the other eligibility requirements when you file your application with USCIS.


http://www.uscis.gov...ticle/M-476.pdf
Marilyn.FemaleCanada2008-01-22 17:40:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionWhen to apply for N-400?
you can apply for citizenship 3 years after becoming a permanent resident, conditional or not..
Marilyn.FemaleCanada2008-01-19 18:16:00
US Citizenship General Discussion3 year question
3 years after you get the resident card, conditional or not...

yes, you can apply anytime after 3 years from the date on your card...
Marilyn.FemaleCanada2008-01-17 07:41:00
US Citizenship General Discussion3 year question
QUOTE
Who May File Form N-400?

2. A Lawful Permanent Resident for at least three years and at least 18 years old,
AND
You have been married to and living with the same U.S. citizen for the last three years,
AND
Your spouse has been a U.S. citizen for the last three years.


http://www.uscis.gov...rm/N-400ins.pdf

QUOTE
If you are applying based on 5 years as a Permanent Resident or 3 years as a Permanent Resident married to a U.S. citizen, you may file for naturalization up to 90 days before you meet the continuous residence requirement. For example, if you are applying based on 3 years of continuous residence as a Permanent Resident married to a U.S. citizen, you can apply any time after you have been a Permanent Resident in continuous residence for 3 years minus 90 days. You may send your application before you have met the requirement for continuous residence only. Therefore, you must still have been married to and living with your U.S. citizen spouse for 3 years before you may file your application. You must also meet all the other eligibility requirements when you file your application with USCIS.


http://www.uscis.gov...ticle/M-476.pdf

Edited by MarilynP, 17 January 2008 - 01:14 PM.

Marilyn.FemaleCanada2008-01-17 13:09:00