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If that is the case that's sad. On the other hand, have you ever looked at it from the USCIS point of view? Do you think they want to be badgered day in and day out by people inquiring about their name checks? Especially if it's ultimately the FBI that controls how fast the name check clears...

That is a ridiculous assumption. It is my understanding that if a name check is pending, they can't proceed. If so, how can you blame them as being lazy?I don't think it would be matter of choice or convenience on the part of USCIS to point to the name check as reason for not working on 300...

That's actually not that long. Be patient. There was a big fee increase in July which led to a big spike in applications filed. More applications means more time to process them.

Doesn't the naturalization certificate indicate what the marital status is? I would think that if something changes from the time you file the N-400, they would want to see the certifiable proof of the change.

CT786, Please update CTN400 with your timeline so that it may be added to the spreadsheet, including when you get your oath date. I also happened to notice your prints were taken 9/10/06 which I think was a Sunday. Are your dates accurate? Thank you.

It sounds to me like she knew the answer to the question and she gave it. There isn't an opening yet. What more information did she need to give? She might be getting minimum wage and she might even be an idiot but it sounds like she was polite and answered the question. I don't think she...

Were you detained unjustly or abused in any way or are you just frustrated because it took longer than you anticipated to cross the border? If it's the former than you definitely should ask to speak with a supervisor to lodge a complaint. I think we have to remember that their job is to check...

I agree that you should mail the copies and save the originals for the interview. Secondly, you must answer yes to the arrest questions. Thirdly, certified means the raised seal from the court must be on the disposition or expungement. If there is no longer a record, meaning the case was...

5 years less 90 days is essentially the same as 4 years and 9 months. That's what I was getting at. You are correct though that to be precise you should count back 90 days from the 5 year anniversary of your "resident since" date. That will give you the exact day you're eligible to apply for...

Yes, I completely see your point. Sorry for the confusion I've caused. You are right. I did not mean to suggest that the oath of allegiance would strip someone of their former citizenship. My views are in line with the State Department's in not encouraging it based on "a matter of policy...

Good point. While it would be the fault of the Immigration Service for printing the incorrect date, you can bet you will not be refunded your money if you apply prematurely.

I agree but just wanted to stress that the oath of allegiance does mean something. To clarify the U.S. standpoint, this is from the state department website: "A U.S. citizen may acquire foreign citizenship by marriage, or a person naturalized as a U.S. citizen may not lose the citizenship of...

That SHOULD never be the case because the priority date does not establish the date of lawful residency. While I'm not saying the government doesn't make mistakes, I'm just saying that the intended purpose of the "resident since" date is supposed to be the same as the I-485 approval date which...

Your greencard has a date on it next to the words"Resident since". This is the date your lawful permanent residency began and should coincide with the date the I-485 was approved. You are eligibile to apply for citizenship 4 years and nine months from the "resident since" date. For example...

Asif2000, The United States does not recognize dual citizenship. You took an oath of allegiance that states that you are renouncing all allegiance and fidelity to any foreign state. While the U.S. does not formally make you renounce your Pakistani citizenship, you are still expected to...

CTN400, I naturalized in NYC approximately 5 yrs ago. The whole process took around a year from what I remember. A friend of mine living in CT is thinking of applying for citizenship and I visited this thread to try to give him an idea of the current timelines in Hartford. Do not let the...

I understand your frustrations CTN400 and hope your IL comes soon. Best of luck and keep us posted.

CTN400- You should not assume that your not receiving your IL is the fault of Hartford IO's. Aren't the applications mailed to the Vermont Service Center before being sent to Hartford for the interview? I don't think the Hartford IO's have any control over the scheduling of the interviews...