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    N-400 Application Denied - 10 month Absence from the US

    Apply again asap - she will get it this time. Good luck!
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    My n400 application get denied due "physical presence and continuous residence requirements"

    To the OP - just wait your 3 full years till you apply! Basically for you Nov 2019. They are really into continous residence. Even if you have done the 2 weeks every 6 months game. I found out the hard way - had to withdraw my first application because of an RFE on continuous residence. After...
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    Withdrawal of N400 and re-submission

    Hi! I’m planning on asking to withdraw my N400 petition. I went to the interview and got a letter requesting more evidence from 2012. Some of it I have, but most - I don't. So I plan on withdrawing now and resubmitting again when the 2012 is no longer is the 5 year scope. Has anyone had...
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    Citizenship - When can I apply?

    Hi All! Just wanted to post my experience from my US citizenship interview. I had it yesterday and in short - the officer did not make a decision and said she will send a request for more information I need to provide. Everything went very fast and smooth till we got to the 2012, where I left...
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    Sponsorship document

    Hi! A friend of a friend has just won the DV lottery and asked me to become their sponsor for the consulate interview. I believe this involves filling out a form and submitting proof of income, etc. I am a bit hesitant to do it since I don't know the person and it looks like it's a big...
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    How long before I start contacting USCIS - Interview scheduling taking 4.5mths

    Just wanted to provide an update - I got the interview notice last week. It is scheduled for Sept. Happy I got it; now I have to study the 100 civics questions. Nervous about my absenses from the US in the first 1.5 yrs after I got the greencard.
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    How long before I start contacting USCIS - Interview scheduling taking 4.5mths

    I've submitted my N400/citizenship application in January 2017. Since 27 February 2017, the status on the USCIS site says that they are scheduling the interview, so the status hasn't changed in 4.5 months. How long should I wait before I start making inquiries with USCIS? Note that I live in...
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    Citizenship - When can I apply?

    Hi Everyone! I am getting ready to apply for citizenship. Same facts as above - I was away from when I got my green card in April 2011 till when I finally moved back for good - Nov 2012, with the exception of a few short trips - always making sure I am not away for more than 6 months and also...
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    Naturalization denied because of Continuous Residency

    I am curious to find out more about your case as I am in a similar situation. I also got my greencard in April 2011 (lottery), came in to US in 2011, stayed for 10 days - left. Came to US again in Oct 2011 to submit re-entry permit application - stayed for 5 days and left. Came again in December...
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    USCIS Appoitment for Replacement of Green Card

    Hi Everyone! I changed my last name to my husband's name (went to court and got a judge's order instead of doing it through my non-US marriage certificate). I sent the court order to USCIS and they sent me an appointment notice. My question is: Can I just go into any USCIS office (near my...
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    F2A is current for August - can I file 485 on an initial review pending?

    Hi Everyone! The August visa bulletin shows the F2A category, which includes spouses of green card holders, as current. This is a pretty big jump considering the wait is typically 2-3 years. I'm a green card holder, got married last April 2012 and filed immediately a petition for my...
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    Citizenship - When can I apply?

    Hi Everyone! I won the green card lottery and activated my green card in April 2011. Stayed in the US for 10 days and left. Then came back in October 2011 - mailed my re-entry permt application and stayed for 7 days. Came in December 2011 for fingerprinting and stayed for 2 weeks. Then came...
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    CA license - can I "renew"?

    Hi All: I used to have a CA driver's license from June 2002 till May 2005. In May 2005 I surrendered the CA license for a VA license as I moved to VA. The VA license expired in June 2006, I moved out of the US. Note that I was on an F1 visa at the time (hence the time limitation.) Can I...
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    Re-Entry Permit and Name Change

    Hi All: I am on a Re-Entry Permit (valid for 2 year). I got married abroad and changed my name (took my husband's name). I now need to change the name in my passpart to reflect my new name. Would there be a problem when I travel back to the US if the re-entry permit and my green card show...
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    State taxes on a Re-Entry Permit

    Hi Everyone! Can someone please let me know if I need to file CA state taxes if I am on a re-entry permit? I got my green card last year, 2011 (DV lottery). I have since been 3 times to the US for a few days (activate green card, file for re-entry permit and go for biometrics). I have...
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    Green card holder - can I file for a spouse while both of us are outside the US?

    Hey dude - you don't know me! I suggest you keep this forum "friendly" and stay away from the name-calling...
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    Green card holder - can I file for a spouse while both of us are outside the US?

    Hi! Thanks for replying. I plan on getting the re-entry permit by flying in twice to the States - once to file and once for the biometrics appointment. After I am issued the re-entry permit, I don't plan on going back to the States except for maybe vacation - one or two weeks per year. I thought...
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    Green card holder - can I file for a spouse while both of us are outside the US?

    Hi everyone! I am a green card holder. Can I file for my spouse if we both live outside the US? My situation is the following: I have recently obtained my green card (DV lottery) in April 2011. My POE was NY and I spent a week in the States to activate my green card and also got engaged to...
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