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    Border crossing at Niagara Falls for new citizen

    Did any of you actually use a naturalization certificate to enter at aa Canadian border?
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    N400 & Unemployment benefits

    If you didn't lie in your GC process, unemployment later on will not affect you. You can be unemployed at the time of interview, should not be a problem. Just state the facts clearly during the interview when they come to the question of employment( in the interview, this part is almost...
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    Border crossing at Niagara Falls for new citizen

    Some websites say having naturalisation certificate is good enough for taking a ride into Canada side ( by walk, or car). Some say we need a passport for new citizen. Which is true? My trip is already planned but not sure if I should postpone the Oath or not go into Canada or not... I...
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    AC21 Citizenship applicants Tracker.

    No problems with AC21 Not even a question on job change, very smooth interview, very pleasent officer...no chit chat...
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    6 months passed since interview(passed).. still waiting for oath date

    See if you can take an Info pass appointment & enquire in the DO Best & quickest way to resolve this.
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    Koolvik : answer to AC21 questions

    Koolvik & all those interested. Although I had used AC21 for changing jobs at the time of I485, no question related to any job change came up at N400 inteview for me. Otherwise interview went very smooth just 7 minutes or so... Very methodical & organised. No extra chit chat that people...
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    Biggest reason(s) for N400 denials?

    Yes, I know some people don't speak English but the %ge of rejects seem too disproportionate to the non-English speaker amongst the immigration communities. Also the level of English is too low. Even if you don't speak it, if you can attend a ( free community courses for USC ) weekend class...
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    Biggest reason(s) for N400 denials?

    Jackolantern, I was referring to situations like "multiple AC21 usage", not notifying USCIS of AC21 usage etc which is not clear in the regulations. BTW, the non-residency & criminal reasons for denial may be understandable , I don't understand people failing the English or civics test...
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    Biggest reason(s) for N400 denials?

    From the statistics on the naturalization data posted by USCIS, does anyone know what is the biggest reason( or top 10 reasons) for N400 rejection? Also does anyone know any AC21 beneficiaries who took the benefit ( even incorrectly) & got rejected. I see many questioned during the...
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    Does Infraction charges affect US Citizenship Application?

    theoratically the USCIS can hold this up against you but usually they don't as long as it is declared and it is a first time offence only. If you don't declare it in your application ( even expunged records count for USCIS), then you are in bigger trouble... To be on the safe side, hire an...
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    AC21 case thread: please post your experience

    Hello I keep hearing about AC21 cases, some had a tough time ( although ok with N400 approval at the end) and most AC21 users weren't even asked. Has any AC21 user has his or her N400 been put on cold-freeze or worse ? I heard sometimes they ask and sometimes the officer didn't even...
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    Anybody used AC21 to get GC and now applying for Citizenship?

    No rejects I have heard of. But this is open to interpretation. Lawyers love this piece of law since it makes the clients seek out a lawyer & give hi/ her work....
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    San Jose, CA - N-400 Timeline

    Sorry I was not in touch earlier. Had the interview at San Jose last month 22nd . Mostly it happened the way everyone described. Started out by swearing to tell the truth etc etc. No out of line questions, very friendly officer, ready to help in any way. I got very easy questions ( I...
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    Convicted Felon Thinking of Applying for Citizenship

    For sure, wait for 5 years from sentencing time & then apply if you are eligible otherwise. Don't apply even 1 day before & trigger any inadmissability issues. Be prepared & very likely having an attorney is a good idea.
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    URGENT: San Jose : Do they allow husband to accompany for only wife's interview ?

    Do they allow husband also to come in & sit in the waiting place for the wife's interview ? Husband's interview is well away and wife's is right away and would like to take husband along ( more like "moral support" or "for confidence" ) ? :) Does it depend on local office? Do they check...
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    DUI and Citizenship - Very worried..Can't sleep

    For sure, take a lawyer with you, man !!
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    DUI and Citizenship - Very worried..Can't sleep

    As far as I know this is neither a case for deportation nor a denial of N400 outright. But make sure you submit everything. I have heard ( not known first-hand) of old-DUI cases which have been approved in the past. But that is only after a certain period and no other crime was committed...
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    San Jose, CA - N-400 Timeline

    Many folks mention they got a booklet at the time of FP for studying for the interview. I didn't see any booklet being given out at my FP time. Is there anything other than the standard 100 questions given in the USCIS website ? Thanks GC_guru
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    San Jose, CA - N-400 Timeline

    San Jose RD Feb 16 FP Apr 20 IV letter recvd Aug 28 IV scheduled Oct 26 Oath ??
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