Recent content by Risah

I was selected on the 2nd or 3rd attempt from Europe about 20 years ago. PS--Regarding the discussion on reusing old photos: If there is one thing I learned in all my years in the US, it is that the US authorities will always tell you exactly what they want. I never had any problems in US...

I only provide my US passport card for non-driver ID requests in the US and I never have any problem. Some take a while to find the DOB, but that's about it.

Your friend needs a Beibehaltungsgenehmigung (permit to retain German citizenship). If he has one of those, he can keep his German citizenship and get US citizenship. From what I hear, he needs to first get that permit before he goes to the oath ceremony for US citizenship.

You did mention that finding the father's naturalization certificate was tricky, right? After getting her passport, scan the data page and store the scan in your files. File the N-600, get her citizenship certificate, scan it, and store the scan in your files as well. It will be the best money...

Um, yeah, look at E-Verify for example. If there is a discrepancy, you are out of luck and get sent to your closest Social Security Administration office to sort it out. The argument has always been to do the Social Security visit first as you have your naturalization certificate in your...

Actually it would be up to the USCIS/State Dept. to prove that your process was not genuine and fraudulent instead. Scan your naturalization certificate etc., but don't hang on to outdated paperwork. My advice is to shred the GC and N400 paperwork.

Simple answer: The passport needs to be changed.

2 words: Global Entry (Global Entry is your express pass to process through the United States' international arrival areas. Automated kiosks are designed to process pre-approved, low-risk international travelers who qualify.) $100 for 5 years of not standing in line and not answering stupid...

12) You will not lose your status in the United States due to prolonged absence I am currently getting ready for an overseas assignment that will take me out of the US for at least 5 years. My greencard would become invalid after some time outside the US. In contrast, my US citizenship is...

Definitely dump that woman.

It is legal.

I actually have an encrypted thumb drive with all my "official" documents with me when I travel, so I guess you could say I carry a copy of my passport, naturalization certificate etc. However, if you are asking about carrying the original naturalization certificate, the answer is a big NO. The...

Pictures at the naturalization ceremony with name change at the court were allowed for a friend of mine. Worst case scenario, you return the camera to the car. What was strange: Digital cameras were ok, cell phone cameras were not ok.

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After will definitely make things easier.