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Depending on the location of your wife's job, I would recommend that you choose to live in Maryland instead of Virginia, if possible. It's much faster in Baltimore than in Northern VA. Check the two threads-- Washington DC and Baltimore, and you will get an idea. If you move to VA in June...

In my case, name check was cleared in Jan this year, and FP letter was sent out in Feb. Guess the good way to find it out is to make an infopass appointment.

Not sure whether changing maiden name will delay N400 process, or whether for sure you need to take oath in front of a judge. My experience was a little different because I changed mine before GC application. My understanding is that changing last name due to marriage situation is pretty...

I used USPS Priority Mail, $4.05 (get a standard flat-rate envelope at the post office, or use regular priority envelope/your own envelope if the weight is below 16oz) from anywhere in the US. If you set up an account from usps website and print out the shipping label, delivery confirmation is...

I have a friend who obtained her US citizenship a couple of years ago. She had got her GC based on marriage, but their marriage didn't last three years. She did have her unconditional GC at that time, so she waited additonal two years and got her US citizenship without any issues. She has a son...

No earlier than 3 yrs after her citizenship and your marriage I don't think you may apply 90 days earlier than your wife's 3 year anniversary of her citizenship. If you like to go through marriage route, you may apply after your wife has had her citizenship for three years and more AND you...

Quote from the Naturalization Guide: "If you are applying based on 5 years as a Permanent Resident or 3 years as a Permanent Resident married to a U.S. citizen, you may file for naturalization up to 90 days before you meet the “continuous residence” requirement. For example, if you are...

I don't think they will refund your application fee, and you probably will need to take the FP again. The difference between your application and Tripple Citizen's is that he was eligible when he applied (90 days before 3-yr GC) but your were not (didn't meet the 3-year marriage rule)...

Here's one thread I found: http://www.immigrationportal.com/showthread.php?t=200959&highlight=withdraw I remember seeing other similar threads by other people with more detailed timelines.

I think a little while ago, more than one person posted similar cases, one lady got her GC too fast (within 3 months of her marriage), so when she later applied naturalization using GC 3 yr-90 day rule, she was a few days short of her 3-yr wedding anniversary, her application had to be withdrawn...

You were qualified to apply after Nov. 2006 In your case, obtaining your GC through employment is indeed irrelevant to whether you are quallified for naturalization. You can apply three years after your marriage. But the problem with your case is you couldn't use the 3 year minus 90 days rule...

If the third interview is coming really soon, I would suggest you go to the interview anyway, and see what they may say regarding your situation. I do agree with others that maybe you can try a lot of lotion and avoid washing dishes etc. for a week or two until you go to the FP appointment. You...

you may need to get the police clearance I had similar experience when I applied for GC several years ago, Got fingerprinted twice, both unclassifiable. Received the third notice, but the FP facility said if a person had been FPed twice and both got rejected, there was no need for the third...

Ravi: Call 304-625-5590, and press 3 or stay on the line. they need your A# and date of birth. FP result is usually sent back to USCIS the same day or the next business day after you take the FP.

FYI, I called FBI yesterday, and to my surprise, they told me my FP was clear enough. So even if the FP quality scores 50 something, it may still be acceptable. I'd been waiting for second FP notice, but guess I may not need it this time. I forgot how much my FP scored last time when I applied...

Just like what Faridabadi said, if the FP are unclassifiable for twice, they usually request police clearance from you. In my case, I don't think they will catch good-quality fingerprints even for the second time (it's not a surprise after several years of washing dishes and cooking meals:)...

This happened to me when I applied for GC. Some people's prints are not clear enough no matter what. I did FP twice back then and had to obtain police clearance after being "unclassifiable" for twice. I just did FP last week for naturalization, they had a hard time again catching the...

$400 total I think you should pay $400 in total which includes application and fingerprint fees, unless you are eligible for some waiver (military or older than 75).

FYI, from Naturalization Guide, page 18, second category: "If you: Are currently married to and living with a U.S. citizen AND Have been married to and living with that same U.S. citizen for the past 3 years AND Your spouse has been a U.S. citizen for the past 3 years"

I think your wife has to be a citizen for three years for you to apply through her.