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@sd400 @faysal @tobias2801 @jackolantern: I have never needed an attorney before and, as I said, didn't really need one now. I did all the work, the brief, etc. (But as I said, dont mind hiring him, as I didnt know what I was going into) I honestly do not think the supervisor would have...

Hi All, Had my appeal hearing....what a difference from my initial interview....night and day. My original application was denied based on break in continuous residence. I had an 11+ months plus another 5+ months stays outside the US due to medical reasons. My original interview was...

@bgnataliya...I don't know whether u need an attorney or not, but saying "And i do think that no attorney is needed when you are telling the truth))))))))))))" implies that those of us who need attorneys due to USCIS's incompetence are not telling the truth.....that, my dear, couldn't be further...

@GungaDin. Maybe I didn't explain myself properly. Strictly speaking of course unemployment is not linked to moral character and of course all unemployed people are not engaged in illegal activities. However, as far as USCIS is concerned, if you have been out of work for a while (in my case a...

@nazar12 Being unemployed is no basis for a denial. However, there is the question of moral character, if you are not working, how are you supporting yourself? there is always the possibility that you are engaging in illegal activities....that, is of course basis for a denial. I have evidence to...

@nazar12 leaving the US and working overseas shows one's residency has by definition been abandoned. I dont know the ins and outs of your case but sounds like the "working overseas" is the kicker. In my case I did not work overseas, even if I had wanted to (which I didnt) I wouldnt have been...

The 11 months and another almost 6 months trip, both for medical reasons, both with dated medical reports, both with same supporting evidence. I def meet physical presence requirement by a long shot and the only trip that should be a problem is the 11 month. As I originally posted, IO was very...

@WBH not sure if u were being sarcastic but 6 grand is a whole lot of money to me. @nazar had interview, received denial letter after 6 weeks. Appealed within the 30 days allowed. Received letter with hearing date after 6 weeks. I have my hearing in a month, hope that helps. Care to share...

Thanks all for your replies. @San Jose....GC should not b in question as I had re-entry permit and was out of the country for under a year. Behaving in a professional manner and not raising my voice is not a question at all, I can hold my own. I will of course, go over every single form and...

I could have checked the forms?? Maybe u misunderstood....it was THEIR denial letter that had tons of mistakes, not my application. May I ask, why do u recommend I get myself a lawyer? Thanks.

Hi, Quick recap, was out of the US for 11 + months due to illness, applied for citizenship on return to the US, denied. Denial letter had several mistakes including wrong A #, wrong dates of becoming a LPR, wrong application date, wrong days outside the US...etc... Did Infopass, was told to...

I have read from different people in this forum that sometimes, when u let them know u will be contacting certain people (such as the ones I mentioned) they sit up and listen (see Asorock!) just wondering if in my case it would help or hinder. By the way, I feel it is not an opinion but a fact...

Bobsmyth, in my appeal letter I quote the many mistakes on the denial letter I was sent and further explain why I believe I meet all requirements for naturalization, including continuous residence, despite my absence of almost a year. It is a 4 page letter in which I explain each point quoting...

Cant afford an attorney, was putting together a brief to rebut an IO's letter of denial. I apreciate the coments but I am simply looking for law I can quote. Thanks.

Thanks for the link, I have read the guide and understand the concept, however I was asking for the actual law, ruling, etc that determines how days are counted. Did not find anything under Title 8, Code of Federal Regulations...maybe I missed it? or maybe it is elsewhere?

Thanks for the link. I did not want to post both questions together and they would potentially ref to different case law. I do understand the onus is on me to prove I have not broken continuous residence...that was not my question. I am looking for actual case law or any regulations, memos...

Does anyone know if there is any law/regulation...anything that states mitigating circumstances when someone stays outside of the US longer than expected? Example..being outside the US over 6 months due to medical reasons, not being allowed to fly back.....is there any case law, court...

Can anyone quote or link to which law/regulation, etc determines how you count days in/out of the US?? I understand you count dep and arrival days as having been IN the US even if you were in the country for an hour.....but where is the law that says that is how it should be calculated? Thanks!!!

I paid my rent in advance for months before leaving because I didnt know how long I would be gone for...by the time I came back I owe her a couple of months which I promptly paid, she didnt mind as she was a friend and knew the situation I was in (ie was not allowed to fly back). I have all my...

I did not have family (other than my ex, father of my child) in the US which is the whole point of why I went overseas. I was self employed prior to leaving so obviously I was not working while away. BUT I have all my bills in the US, bank accounts, CC, phone, etc. I did not own a home at the...