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My 62 yrs old mom (DOB: FEB 1949) will get GC next month based family immigration (I got citizenship). She wants to work for 10 years after getting SSN. Is she eligible for Social Security Retirement benefits? I know it needs 40 credits or 10 years of work. 1. By the time she puts 40 credits...

My N-400 online status changed to "Current Status: This case has been sent for a standard interview. Your case has been transferred to a local office and an interview will be scheduled...blah blah..." What is mean by standard interview? Is there a low level or high level or special interview...

Dear Experts: There are several occasions it is mentioned in the posts that IO at Citizenship interview looking at or having A-file and N 400 file. I guess N 400 file is the application we submit. What is an A-file? Where does this come from? What does it contain? What an IO does to it...

Dear Experts, I just mailed my N-400 (regular, non-military, after 5 years of GC) this week. If I am approved is it a must to give the green card back to USCIS? Mine has a validilty for 5 more years? I paid $$$$ and YYYY time to get this plastic! Why should it be given back? What are the...

Dear Experts, I just mailed my N-400 (regular, non-military, after 5 years of GC) this week. The St. Louis, MO center has my jurisdiction. Any one with experience at this center? Any pit falls to avoid at this center? What are the time lines? Good center or a bad center? Interview and...

I am a US GC holder. When I enter US, the immigration people put a date stamp in the passport and write "ARC" What is meant by "ARC"? If I am a visitor what would they do? If I am a citizen what would they do? Thanks in advance to all the 'Gurus' who have helped solve and understand the...

My wife missed citizenship oath appointment due to unavoidable situation in Winnipeg, MB. (Death/funeral of grand mother in India). It was actually a second appointment, as we did not receive the first oath notification letter. Please help us, what we should we do now? What are the options...

Dear Experts: 1. What is the benefit of goods to follow list? 4. My 3 year old child immingrating (PR visa) from US to Canada next month. I am a Canadian PR since 2001. We have a 1999 car in my name in USA (value approx. $ 5000). As the child is minor, not the owner of the car, can I put it...

I am a citizen of Canada (2005). Previously citizen of India. I am a Permanent resident of US. I earn income in Canada, India, and US and spend almost 4 months in each country. At present I pay taxes in the country where the respective income is earned (US, India, Canada). Is this is the...

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Dear Experts: Could you please help me with following questions? Thank you so much in advance. 1. Could you please post citizenship oath procedure. How much time I am expected to spend at the Oath ceremony? 2. I lost my PR card, but still have may IMM 1000 (stamped not valid for travel)...

I got a letter for my citizenship oath next week. I am out of country for 6 months. Can I send a proxy/such as power of attorney to take oath on my behalf? Can my twin brother (looks like me, but little skinny than me) go and take the oath? (He is already a citizen) Do they check the...

quick question... Are kids allowed (small 3 year old) at the Citizenship test Center during test? Any experience on this issue is greatly appreciated. Thanks.

My wife and me are scheduled for Citizenship test on October 27 at Winnipeg, MB. I have a few questions...Please help with your expert advice. 1. Are children (3 year old child) allowed with the mother to the test? 2. Is there a same day oath ceremony here? 3. When we will know about the...

Dear Friends: I had my POE in April 2004. I did not receive the card/welcome letter. On inquiry, they are telling 'your I-89 is lost and go to a INS office to file it". What is I-89? How much is the filing fee? Where do I need to go? (District office OR ASC) Where I get this form? How...

Is this usual? CHAMPLAIN, NY Dear Friends: POE: Champlain, NY Date: April 2, 2004 Residence: NY We (2) came from Canada (Montreal) to US (NY) by road via Champlain. Passport stamped at Champlain. My Wife got her card and welcome letter from TSC in 2 weeks (April 19). I did not...

Is this usual? Dear Friends: POE: Champlain, NY Date: April 2, 2004 Residence: NY We (2) came from Canada (Montreal) to US (NY) by road via Champlain. Passport stamped at Champlain. My Wife got her card and welcome letter from TSC in 2 weeks (April 19). I did not receive anything yet...

Dear Friends, please answer this: 1. Can a CANADIAN permanent resident (Indian Citizen) come to US for visit, without a US visa? 2. Can a US permenent resident (Indian Citizen) come to Canada for visit, without a Canadian visa? Thanks in advance.

Dear Friends, please answer this: 1. Can a CANADIAN permanent resident (Indian Citizen) come to US for visit, without a US visa? 2. Can a US permenent resident (Indian Citizen) come to Canada for visit, without a Canadian visa? Thanks in advance.

Dear Friends: I am from India, a permanent resident of Canada, resided and worked in Canada since 2000. I have traveled to the US several times. My wife and I have our Green Card interview at MONTREAL consulate in April. I am a NIW, EB-2, self petitioned candidate with no job offer in the...