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    Does SSA accept Passport Card

    in lieu of Passport book? Thanks.
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    How long after initial e-mail, does it take for Passport?

    Hi. I applied (regular) Dec. 4th, and then received the initial (status) e-mail, Dec. 15th. Does anyone have an idea, when I could expect end of processing? Thanks.
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    Q regarding DS-11

    Hi, guys. 1) My oath ceremony is Friday (Dec. 4th), and I was wondering if I can LEGALLY fill in the application for a US passport, PRIOR to the oath ceremony. 2) What happens after submission of required info. on the website - is a PDF then available to me to print off of, and submit...
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    Q related to application for US passport

    Hi, guys. My oath is scheduled for next week. I intend applying for my US passport, soonafter. However, I have a q - because the DOB on my DL (a copy of which will go to the State Dept.) is different from what will appear on my Nat. certificate. What do you think - should I first go to the...
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    How much does the passport appl'n process cost?

    Hi, guys. Application fee for Passport & Card = $95 Is there an "Acceptance fee" (at PO) = $25? Onward & return Express delivery = $35 Where is this amount (for #1, and 2) to be paid, and can a single personal check be used? Thanks.
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    Interview passed in Phoenix

    The (senior) officer was professional, yet polite and respectful. The interview was video-taped. It lasted an hour (yes, 60+ minutes!), I guess that was mainly because of the 'sworn statment' that was required of me - courtesy a charge of "Reckless Driving" (four years ago). The 'statement'...
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    Fingerprinting - what the on-screen info. means?

    Gurus, I just returned from FP. The person called her supervisor at the end of the process. When I enquired (of her) if there was a problem, she said she was not sure abt the 'quality'. I don't know if that is true (what she just said), or if she was masking a concern. I noticed that the...
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    DOB error, and could it affect background check?

    Hi, gurus. If you can help with any advice (considering knowledge of the various background checks). I was approved as a Perm. resident, in 2004. At that time, original paper-work (such as Birth Cert.) was sought - which brought to light errors in name (spelling), and also Date of birth...
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    Pros and cons of moving out of DO (and State) after filing N-400

    Hi, guys. Does anyone have the experience or knowledge (from this forum, or elsewhere) if the process is then prone to delays. Any advice - on when might be a relatively 'better' time to move (say, after FP, Interview, or after Oath date)? Thank you.
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    N-400 q (Page 5)

    Hi, guys. I am a divorcee, and would like to know how to answer Q1. under F, Part 8. If my ex-spouse's Maiden name (Last name) was Jenkins, and mine is Andrews: Will it be "Jenkins" (if the intention is simply to enquire abt the spouse's identity)? Or, will it be my Last name...
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    Physical presence

    Do # of trips matter at all - if # of days inside US far exceed 30 months? Thanks, guys.
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    Could unemployment have ANY bearing on a N-400 decision?

    I've been employed for 8+ yrs., and never had a problem. However, the career landscape does not appear confident, anymore - even though I am considering whether to move out of state. (My N-400 application is just 3 months away) I have W-2's and Tax returns for the past 8 yrs. I also will have...
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    Is it possible for an US resident to work for same employer in Canada?

    I work for a large Company - based in the US, Canada, and the UK. There is a project - an opportunity that requires me to travel (probably, multiple times and for extended periods) to Calgary, Canada. My q's: a) will I need a work permit (from the Immigration authority in Canada)? b) will...
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    Is it possible for an US resident to work for same employer in Canada?

    I work for a large Company - based in the US, Canada, and the UK. There is a project - an opportunity that requires me to travel (probably, multiple times and for extended periods) to Calgary, Canada. My q's: a) will I need a work permit (from the Immigration authority in Canada)? b) will...
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    Has anyone's I-140 been missing ONLINE since 3 months???

    My I-140 has been missing off USCIS' online Tracking system, and also their AVM, since early July. Has anyone had such an experience? Any suggestions on next course of action would be appreciated. Cat: EB2/CSC I-140 RD: Jan. 20, '04 I-485 RD: June 15, '04 AP/EAD AD: July 15, '04 FP...
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    2004 Semi-Conc'nt Filers: CSC/EB-2

    I am starting a new thread for I-140, and I-485 Petitions filed semi-concurrently (under EB-2 category) at the CSC, in 2004. Since processing of our applications would not be picked up by the Pilot program, it will help us to (approximately) 'estimate', where we stand (relatively) - if we...
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    Re. Validation Error (USCIS Status Check)

    My I-140 was filed in Jan. 04, and I was always able to check its status in the past. I filed my I-485, mid-June 04. (I since received my EAD/AP, and am also thru with FP) Now, I am not able to check for status of my I-140. Has anyone had such an experience - where a Petition abruptly...
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