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Hey USC2013! I just looked at my 2010 tax return and there was no mention on the mailing address, just our PO Box address at the time of filing. Do you think the IRS would have that mailing address on file? We were not employed in the USA and had no income during the time we had the mail...

Thanks for your reply USC2013! Do you think I will come under any questioning during my interview because we never actually resided at that address? Thanks again!

Hello, I have a question regarding Part 4 of form N-400: Information About Your Residence (Where have you lived during the last 5 years?). When my wife & I first arrived in the the US, we spent the first two months traveling around the country on a road trip living from hotel to hotel. So...

Hi Jackolantern, Thanks for your replies. I have not heard of this interpretation. It would be great if that's the case but I'm a little hesitant to file early in case it is rejected. Do you know somewhere that I can confirm the new interpretation (or it is officially documented)? Thanks...

Hello, I travelled to the US on March 28, 2009 to activate my Green Card but left the US one week later with no ties to the US. I returned to the US on January 24, 2010 and have resided here ever since (with only a three week vacation in Australia earlier this year). Do you think I would...

Thanks Jackolantern! That's a very clear answer, exactly what I was hoping for. Have a great day, Dave.

Hello, I would really appreciate it if somebody could help me to determine when I am eligible to apply for US Citizenship. Here is my history: March 28, 2009: Travelled to Hawaii from Australia. Permanent Residency was issued at Honolulu Airport upon arrival. April 3, 2009: Returned to...

Thanks Jackolatern! So you're saying that the fact we were outside of the USA for 10 months in 2009/2010 doesn't affect our wait time for eligibility? Thanks, David.

Thanks for your fast reply Ahmed! Do you think USCIS would see that because we did not have a "physical" address in the USA for that first period of March 2009 to January 2010 (only a mailing address) as being as problem? Thanks again, David.

Hello, Well it's been a long time since I posted here but everyone was so helpful with our DV questions I thought I'd post a new question, about citizenship! So my wife and I are wondering when we will be eligible to apply for US Citizenship. Here is our story: In March 2009 we spent...

G'day sir5.7. Congratulations on getting this far! My wife and I had our interview in Sydney last year so if you'd like to know any specifics, just post or PM me any questions. Good luck! Dave.

Hi Vanessa, No I'm still in Oz but not for too much longer! Flights are booked and the whole process of moving countries is in full swing! Quite scary but very exciting. I'll reply to your PM with more details and answers to your questions. Cheers, Dave.

Hi Vanessa, Congratulations on your selection! I've recently been through this process for my interview in Sydney. A lot actually depends on which state (or country) you currently and have recently resided in. If you can let us know a brief history of residence I could offer some...

Hey Marc, Exciting times eh? My life seems to be engulfed by our USA plans which I guess rightly so it should! We're still on track for a move in January. I'd love the economy to pick up but I guess that isn't going to stop us. Great idea to head over for an activation trip. I really think...

Congratulations Mark! ;) So what are your plans now mate? When and where to do plan to head over/to? :D:D:D

Hey Rory, The interview went really well, all a bit of a blur really. The whole process took about an hour and a half. I was really amazed that the visa arrived in the mail the next morning at 10am too! Dave.

Hey everyone. As the company I was thinking of using has a 10 day free trial I thought I'd set up a number anyway, couldn't hurt right? I'm quite glad I did as the consulate officer asked me for my U.S. phone number during the interview. I don't know if it was essential, but I do feel the...

Thanks for your help Tazmania. We don't know anybody in the US so we have used a mail forwarding address. So I guess I should also ask you, do you think we would need a US telephone number at the interview as well as a mailing address? Thanks again! Dave.

I see your point but a mailing address is required and I've never been to the US to provide one of those either. Had you included a US mailing address and/or phone number when you filled out question 11 of your DS-230 Part 1 form? If not I'm guessing you weren't asked for these details during...

Hi everyone! Well I can't believe it's finally here but I have my DV-2009 interview on Tuesday! There's just one quick question I have that I'm hoping somebody could help me with: Do I need to provide the interviewing officer with a US telephone number during the interview? As I do...