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Time taken for OCi through DC embassy Friends - I got my US naturalization certificate today. I will apply for the passport at the passport agency in Washington DC tomorrow requesting them to grant the passport same day for applying for OCI. Hopefully they will oblige. My departure date is...

D O N E !!! I finished a very long process of my life today. I arrived in the USA on April 19, 1997. It has taken me 9.5 years to get from a non-immigrant status to be a citizen. As you can tell I am somewhat buoyant right now. But quite honestly this was one of my life's goals and I am happy...

I need to reschedule a naturalization interview. Can anyone suggest from experience if the original or a copy of the interview letter notice should be enclosed with my letter requesting a N-400 interview reschedule.

Simply mention the one with the green card application because the earlier A# was on a non-immigrant status. The green card's A# is the proper identifier in immigrant status. You are claiming naturalization on the basis of your green card and not OPT.

With an 8:40 am interview you are sure to have the oath the same day. May not be the same officer though.

One of the members of this discussion group mentioned that if you leave USA withing 1 year of naturalization to live abroad permanently then that could make a case for denaturalization by BCIS. Is this correct? I was under the impression that once a citizen, always a citizen. Please share your...

Thanks for your response. Could you please elaborate where you got the denaturalization clause? I have read postings on this forum that once a citizen, always a citizen.

We are expecting our second child on Oct 21. I got the interview letter today for Oct 17 at 2 pm. Needless to mention I am contemplating a reschedule of the interview for my wife. But at the same time I am having second thoughts about it because we are returning to India permanently on Jan 8 (we...

Consequences of rescheduling interview date We are expecting our second child on Oct 21. I got the interview letter today for Oct 17 at 2 pm. Needless to mention I am contemplating a reschedule of the interview for my wife. But at the same time I am having second thoughts about it because we...

Is interview letter on the way? I checked my case status online today and I am getting the following message - "The status for this Receipt Number cannot be found at this time in this automated system. Please check your case receipt number to see if it is correct. If you have questions or...

There is a huy on the Baltimore DO thread who mentioned getting IL after 2 months and 10 days. Also, this article will also shed some light - http://www.fbi.gov/congress/congress03/garrity071003.htm

It should not be an essay. Just mention the criteria under which you are applying for naturalization. Its not a mandatory document. -------------------- Mail Dt: 06/20/2006 Rcvd Dt VSC : 06/23/2006 (88 days prior to 5yrs on GC) Priority Dt: 06/23/2006 Notice Dt: 06/30/2006 Appl Receipt...

Seeking clarifications ... I will be applying for OCI from Bangalore. Please advise - (a) How many pictures are needed. Some say 3 with excesses being returned to them, others say 5-6. Please advise. (b) Is the white background requirement mandatory on the pictures. I have some very high...

Take it with you if you have it. Infact take everything that is common sense in nature. There is a link somewhere on the US Citizenship chat group that has a meticulously compiled lidt of things to take with you. I know your arms will hurt carrying all the tax returns, etc. but it is once and...

Was yours in white background? I think CVS only takes pics in white background.

It is a big strip mall. Parking is not an issue. The sign at the office is half worn off. So, go with some time at hand to locate it. Almost all merchants on the mall know where it is. You can ask the person you first meet who will give you a number and ask you to wait till your number is...

I am trying to determine if a correlation exists between the delay between FP and IL and the act of applying 90 days before 5 years of GC. Did you apply 90 days before or after the completion of 5 yrs on GC? -------------------- Mail Dt: 06/20/2006 Rcvd Dt: 06/23/2006 (88 days prior to 5yrs...

Is the non-white background requirement really strict? Why would they not accept a white background? Any ideas?

What does case status disappearing mean? Does case status disappearing from the bcis.gov website mean that the IL has been mailed out. I was reading something to that effect on another thread but could not conclude for sure. Could someone clarify please.

Ability to take the test depends on whether a test administration officer is available at the center on that day. Don't worry about it too much. Its 10 questions in a row and it finishes when you answer the 6th one correctly. It takes 3 mins to complete the test. So, could be easily done on...