USCIS Publishes Flyer On Naturalization
USCIS fact sheet outlines general naturalization eligibility requirements and the list of documents often required during the naturalization interview.
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USCIS Fact Sheet on Naturalization Process for the Military
USCIS recognizes the important sacrifices made by non-citizen members of the United States armed forces and their families, and is committed to processing their naturalization applications in a timely and efficient manner while providing exemplary customer service, maintaining the integrity of the immigration system, and the security of the process. Qualifying military service is generally in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, and certain components of the National Guard and the Selected Reserve of the Ready Reserve.
Rescheduling Oath
I just had my interview at LIC office on Monday August 6, 2012 at 3:15 pm. Everything went great and the officer was really warm and friendly. Before I was called in I noticed that everyone who came out of the interview was being given an oath date of August 29th. When my interview was finished the officer said I would get an oath letter in the mail because it was after 3pm and they don't give letters after 3pm. I asked if it would be for August 29th, and she said she was not sure whether it would be that day or in September.
Citizenship and Naturalization
Oath ceremony... US citizen now...
I finally had my oath ceremony today at Cadman Plaza US District Court, Brooklyn.
Citizenship and Naturalization
2012 Yearbook of Immigration Statistics
The Yearbook of Immigration Statistics is a compendium of tables that provides data on foreign nationals who, during a fiscal year, were granted lawful permanent residence (i.e., admitted as immigrants or became legal permanent
Naturalization Cases Involving Outstanding Tax
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USCIS notes that naturalization may be denied in the exercise of discretion if an applicant fails to file required tax returns or owes back taxes. Assuming no other negative factors, under what circumstances will USCIS deny an application for naturalization in an exercise of discretion for lack of good moral character where the applicant has filed all required taxes correctly, has a tax debt, has come to a formal agreement with the IRS or other tax authority to repay the taxes owed, and is paying off the debt?
USCIS instructs officers to accept proof that regular tax payments are being made. USCIS says that all N-400 cases involving an outstanding tax debt will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis, looking at the totality of circumstances.
Application for Naturalization Denied for Lack of Good Moral Character
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Assuming no other negative factors, under what circumstances will an application for naturalization be denied for lack of good moral character if USCIS determines that an applicant received benefits for which he or she was not entitled? What if the applicant pays back or is paying back the amount owed? Does it matter the extent to which the benefits were received fraudulently (with intent) vs. inadvertently/unknowingly?
USCIS says that these situations are reviewed on a case-by-case basis looking at all of the factors in the case and that intent would certainly be a factor to consider.
Applicants for Naturalization to Demonstrate Ability to Read, Write, Speak,and Understand English
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Assuming all other criteria are met, under what circumstances will an application for naturalization be denied where the applicant passed the English test and responded meaningfully to all interview questions, but allegedly does not understand the oath of allegiance? Please provide examples, if possible.
USCIS says that applicants for naturalization are required to demonstrate an ability to read, write, speak,and understand English. The ability to read and write English is determined byadministering the reading and writing tests to the applicant. An applicant’s ability to understand and speak English is determined by the applicant’s ability to understand and speak English during the interview. This includes responding to all questions on the application including unde
Proof of Speeding Tickets During an N-400 Interview
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Should applicants provide proof of speeding tickets during an N-400 interview?
Applicant should try to provide proof of the ticket and proof of payment of any fine or additional penalties for any tickets over the past five years.