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Cutting the naturalization time to 6 months.
Procedures for Naturalization: as found on state department web site.
When an applicant has Legal Permanent Resident Alien (LPRA) status, the procedure for naturalization is as follows:
The applicant sends or brings the N-400 application, together with the requested documentation and the check (see amounts above), payable to USCIS, to the Family Liaison Office. This packet, with a Department of State cover letter, is forwarded to the USCIS Washington Field Office in Arlington, VA. The Field Office sends the package on to the Vermont Service Center.
Upon receipt of the packet, the USCIS Service Center in Vermont requests the applicant’s "A" (alien) file.
If the applicant applies from the United States and does not have fingerprint cards from an overseas post, the USCIS Service Center sends the applicant an authorization for fingerprinting at a U.S.–based USCIS-designated facility. After the applicant has been fingerprinted, the prints are sent to the FBI for clearance. Obtaining clearances on name checks and fingerprints can take considerable time. Once they have cleared, the result is entered into the nationwide USCIS database. If the applicant is applying from overseas and therefore can not appear for a fingerprint reading in person, fingerprint cards prepared at post should be included with the application and the $320.00 check. (Applicants should use fingerprint cards provided by the USCIS or the Family Liaison Office. The form number is FD-258 – rev. 12/29/82.)
Once all the paperwork has been completed, the applicant can be scheduled for an interview and the final oath ceremony. Appointment requests for specific dates will not be confirmed by USCIS until the fingerprint and name check results are completed and the "A" file has been received.
As USCIS liaison, the Family Liaison Office makes every effort to assist, but the Department of State has no authority, official or unofficial, over citizenship processing. There are no guarantees as to when a case can be completed. The naturalization process under 319(b) is taking an average of six months. This is the time between filing the N-400 and the actual naturalization interview with USCIS.
Following naturalization at the USCIS Washington Field Office in Arlington, VA, the applicant may take his/her citizenship certificate to the Assignments Division, HR/CDA, to begin diplomatic passport/visa processing. The employee's personnel technician in that office will assist with entry through the "C" Street entrance. New U.S. citizens attached to the Department of State can also go to the Special Issuance Agency on 1111 19th Street, NW, in Washington, DC with their certificates of citizenship, post assignment notification (indicating that the EFM is on the orders), photos, and identification. If using another USCIS Field Office, it is recommended that the applicant obtain a U.S. passport in that city and apply for a diplomatic passport/visa at post.
After naturalization, the U.S. passport must be used to travel in or out of the United States.
AS u read the 6 month time is from filing to interview...so u could wait for oath for maximum of 9000000000 yearssssssssssssss.
Procedures for Naturalization: as found on state department web site.
When an applicant has Legal Permanent Resident Alien (LPRA) status, the procedure for naturalization is as follows:
The applicant sends or brings the N-400 application, together with the requested documentation and the check (see amounts above), payable to USCIS, to the Family Liaison Office. This packet, with a Department of State cover letter, is forwarded to the USCIS Washington Field Office in Arlington, VA. The Field Office sends the package on to the Vermont Service Center.
Upon receipt of the packet, the USCIS Service Center in Vermont requests the applicant’s "A" (alien) file.
If the applicant applies from the United States and does not have fingerprint cards from an overseas post, the USCIS Service Center sends the applicant an authorization for fingerprinting at a U.S.–based USCIS-designated facility. After the applicant has been fingerprinted, the prints are sent to the FBI for clearance. Obtaining clearances on name checks and fingerprints can take considerable time. Once they have cleared, the result is entered into the nationwide USCIS database. If the applicant is applying from overseas and therefore can not appear for a fingerprint reading in person, fingerprint cards prepared at post should be included with the application and the $320.00 check. (Applicants should use fingerprint cards provided by the USCIS or the Family Liaison Office. The form number is FD-258 – rev. 12/29/82.)
Once all the paperwork has been completed, the applicant can be scheduled for an interview and the final oath ceremony. Appointment requests for specific dates will not be confirmed by USCIS until the fingerprint and name check results are completed and the "A" file has been received.
As USCIS liaison, the Family Liaison Office makes every effort to assist, but the Department of State has no authority, official or unofficial, over citizenship processing. There are no guarantees as to when a case can be completed. The naturalization process under 319(b) is taking an average of six months. This is the time between filing the N-400 and the actual naturalization interview with USCIS.
Following naturalization at the USCIS Washington Field Office in Arlington, VA, the applicant may take his/her citizenship certificate to the Assignments Division, HR/CDA, to begin diplomatic passport/visa processing. The employee's personnel technician in that office will assist with entry through the "C" Street entrance. New U.S. citizens attached to the Department of State can also go to the Special Issuance Agency on 1111 19th Street, NW, in Washington, DC with their certificates of citizenship, post assignment notification (indicating that the EFM is on the orders), photos, and identification. If using another USCIS Field Office, it is recommended that the applicant obtain a U.S. passport in that city and apply for a diplomatic passport/visa at post.
After naturalization, the U.S. passport must be used to travel in or out of the United States.
AS u read the 6 month time is from filing to interview...so u could wait for oath for maximum of 9000000000 yearssssssssssssss.
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