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    My wife has GC for about 3-4 years. Can I help her become citizen quicker?

    I recently became naturalized citizen. My wife has been in the US for about 5 years and has been GC holder for about 3-4 yrs. She can file for citizenship by her own after 5 years but is there an option for me to make this happen sooner? We married about 3 yrs ago in US. Our immigration...
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    I can give oath ceremony only if I finished the full 5 years of continued residency?

    I received my GC in April of 2008 and since than I have traveled outside the US only for 57 days total. I filed my N400 App in Feb 2013 and had my interview done last week. Everything went smooth in about 15 or 20 mins & told me I would receive the oath letter in mail with decision in next...
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    If I pass the N400 interview, can I apply for US passport the same date?

    If I pass my citizenship interview after the interview is done, can I go to the federal office or post office to apply for US passport the same day? Will I receive the oath letter or citizenship certificate the same day I pass my interview? Do you need to surrender( give back) the...
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    Is it now the time to file for citizenship?

    My GC Resident Since date is 04/20/2008. I got it through asylum of course. To my knowledge, you can file for citizenship 4 years and 8 months from the date on GC? I have traveled overseas 2 times in last 5 years. First one in 2011 for one month and the Second one for 3 weeks in this...
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    can I visit Hongkong if my COP is China?

    I got my GC though asylum and my COP is china, I have my GC for 4 years. I'd like to visit Hong kong just for one week vacation trip but I wonder if that be a problem to me in future when I apply for citizenship? I will be applying for RE ENTRY PERMIT to get Hong kong visa. Have you...
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    Visas to Thailand & Hong kong on RP?

    Have u travel to Thailand or Hongkong with RP or RTD? I like to go to Thailand & Hong Kong in Jan 2013. My current RP has expired so will apply for new RP. I am eligible to file for US citizenship FEB 2012 but my wife is not until 2014th and she currently has unexpired RP valid till end of...
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    visas on RP, what's best way?

    I am not sure when but intend to go on vacation to THAILAND, HONGKONG, INDIA and Nepal. I will re apply for RP. Following is my trip plan, from Chicago to Thailand for 3 days, From Thai to Hongkong for 3 days, from Hongkong to New delhi, India for one week and than to Nepal for 3 weeks...
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    should i (GC golder) apply for RTD to save money instead of RP?

    I have GC dated since april 2008 and got it through asylum ofcourse. I also have a RP expiring next month june 2012. I am eligible to file for CITIZENSHIP next year. I intend to go for travel to india this coming winter season. I first wanted to reapply for RP which cost much more than RTD as...
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    SHould 20 year old file N600 or the N400 citizenship application?

    SHould this 20 year old file N600 or the N400 citizenship application? this is about a 20 yrs old girl, she has GC dated Since 2007 and her mother became naturalized US citizen in mid 2011. her mother was asylee. and the girl came to US in 2006 as a derivative asylee. so bit confusing...
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    re entry permit is 1 or 2 year validity?

    It has been a long time i haven't been following the great forum. I have GC thru asylum since 2008. I currently have re entry permit document that expires in June 2012. Was valid for 2 years and I used it to travel to nepal in early 2011 for one month and that's it. I plan to travel...
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    n400 citizenship for daughter

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    asylee applying for CITIZENSHIP now, HELP needed!

    IT'S BEEN over 4 yrs and 9 months since my sister received her GC through asylum and its the big time now for CITIZENSHIP application. I have done GC applications but not CITIZENSHIP applications, so therefore, any asylees, who have recently filed and got success in their citizenship...
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    VISA needed to CANADA on RTD and GC holder?

    One of my freind has RTD and GC, wants to fly to Canada, does she need visa? I called the Canadian consulate, the agent said YOU DON'T NEED CANADIAN VISA to fly to canada when you use your GC and Passport. I asked her what about US RTD, she says I think its same as passport but she has no...
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    overseas travel with arrest records, Trouble at POE?

    I'd like to know from anyone who traveled internationally and returned to US with prior criminal or arrest records. Were you subject to secondary inspection and questioning? Did you expunge your records before you left the US? I have 2 arrest records with absolutely no convictions. both...
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    Asylee interveiwed @ POE back from overseas?

    Are asylees or asylee who became PR are subject to mandatory secondary inspection at return back from over seas trip at airport POE? Are asylees or PR interviewed at POE?
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    i-485 FEE WAIEVR, u tried?

    Did any one have success in getting your I-485 application fee waived?:confused: What did you show to prove you are in financial trouble ?
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    did u apply for GC and RTD both at same time? it worked for u?

    I want to help out someone who wants to file for GC as its been one year since she was granted final asylum approval. 1, Did any of u filed GC & RTD both at same time and paid only for GC and biometric ? 2, After u sent the applications for GC & RTD together and u didn't pay the RTD...
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    I-131 , too slow processing but increased filing cost!

    the new USCIS increased fees don't match service, infact it has gotten worse. for example the new USCIS LOCKBOX ADDRESS FOR I-131, RTD and RP, first, have to send the forms and fees to USCIS lockbox address in phoenix, then it transfers case to USCIS centers , whole procressing is taking...
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    Is there a fee for EAD lost/replacement cost?

    my bro's wife and family applied for EAD in Nov, they arrived as derivative asylee in mid october of 2009. the kid's received EAD but wife did not, in the denial letter, it says you applied for EAD already in october 20 and we sent and you don't need a second EAD like that. what's...
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    GC resident since Jan,06. TIME FOR CITIZEN?

    MY question to those who know a lot about filing for citizenship after 5 years of permanent resident. GC Resident Since date of GC is 01/17/2006. thats what the GC shows. so therefore, Is it time to file for citizenship now or few more months or one year left? Pls educate us and tell...
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