Naturalization & Name change
I had my interview for N-400 on this month , the IO gave me N-652 at the end of the interview, she congratulate me and checked the box of recommended for approval
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Recording of Free Community Conference Call (Every Other Thursday), 14 January 2016
Citizenship and Naturalization
Green Card
Substantial transcription for video
Discussion Topics, Thursday, 14 January 2016:
FAQ: Percentage arrangement for salary; Naturalization (citizenship) after lengthy stay abroad; H-1 6 years expiring, options; H-1 Cap exemption, visa stamped, but never worked; FAQ: Can I apply for H-4 visa if H-1 visa is rejected; can I convert from H-4 to H-1; Filing multiple PERM/green card petitions; Green card EB-1C international executive or manager, L-1A.
Other: Entering USA close to visa expiration; L-1B to L-1A and PERM; Transfer of priority date, green card through future employment, H-4 EAD based upon old employer’s I-140; H-4 EAD applying for green card, extending H-1; H-4 to H-1 conversion; Green card through future employer; Green card job duties, job title, promotion; G-315a RFE; Affidavit of birth; H-4 EAD and Change of Status; Priority date transfer, etc.
Thanks to Rajivji - my citizenship journey
Very good news.
I got my citizenship on Jan. 21,2016 in a timeline of 5 months.
Major credit goes to Rajivji and his team for valuable advice.
Citizenship and Naturalization
Form N-400, Application for Naturalization - Filing Locations Updated on Website
USCIS has updated the N-400 filing locations on the website's N-400 page under the Where to File section to correct an error. If you properly filed an application from June 12-23 to the locations that were previously listed on this page, the processing of your application will not be affected. See a list of the updated filing locations at uscis.gov/n-400.
New USCIS Policy Memo
The USCIS Policy Manual has been updated regarding administrative naturalization ceremonies and participation from other U.S. government and non-governmental entities. This update is effective on June 28, 2017.
The Policy Alert is available here:
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USCIS Civics Test Study Tools Mobile App
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