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I have received a Finger Printing Notice. I am out of the country and will be returning after 3 months. - How can I postpone? - How long can I postpone? Thanks.

I have received a Finger Printing Notice. I am out of the country and will be returning after 3 months. - How can I postpone? - How long can I postpone? Thanks.

It is taking a long time for obtaining OCI. With that fact, it is safe to apply for visa for India and then apply for OCI. However, if you apply for PIO then obtaining OCI can be done by paying only additional $40/. This is not the case with other Indian visas. Whatever money that you paid fo...

I came to US on H1-B and had Green Card. Along with me, my son too got GC. I got divorced while on GC. My ex-wife took my son to India. As the son is minor, he is with his Mom. Son has been with her for many years. Recently, I got US Citizenship. My son is still below 18 and is in India. I...

I am debating (not that I would do) but what are consequences of not denunciating Indian Citizenship by NOT taking Surrender Certificate after obtaining US Citizenship. I see that the maximum fine is $1250/ while it takes $175 to take Surrender Certificate and $300 for OCI, a total of $475/-.

I am about to become US Citizen. Currently I have the Green Card. When do I have to surrender Green Card? Is it after Oath Ceremony? Do we get to keep the Green Card (as a souvenir.... :p )

I am an Indian Citizen but soon to become US Citizen. I do not have a PAN Card and would like to get one. During all my trips, I was increasingly asked this while making financial transactions. People were awestruck to find that I did not have one (cause I left India before PAN card was...

I am happy to have US Citizenship but I regret to renunciate my Indian Citizenship. I feel sad to give it up. Wish India had Dual Citizenship like many other countries. But what am I losing except following, - I cannot buy an agricultural land in India (which I never did, never will or anyone...

Is it possible to make a short trip of around 1 month outside US after filing for Citizenship Application Form N400?

What document I need to provide to show as a proof of paying Child Support? I have Bank Statements that I can show. In that case, how many months do I need to go back to show as a proof of payment? Do I have to attach these documents along with N-400 or can I just bring it along with me at...

I was arrested back in 2007 for trespassing. The arrest was in India and not in US. Trespassing charges are recorded with Indian Penal Code (IPC) as criminal charges. My ex wife (but then wife) reported that I entered her house without her permission. It was a trap that was setup by ex wife to...

I was arrested back in 2007 for trespassing. The arrest was in India and not in US. Trespassing charges are recorded with Indian Penal Code (IPC) as criminal charges. My ex wife (but then wife) reported that I entered her house without her permission. It was a trap that was setup by ex wife to...

I have filled N-400 and am ready to file. I see that the N-400 asks about Income Tax Return. My Tax Returns are current and up to date. However, I am behind paying Property Taxes for my house for the current year. I was supposed to pay in Sep 2010 but behind in payments. I do not see anywhere...

I am likely to change the address in the middle of Citizenship process from one District Office to another. What to do?

I have a house in Atlanta, Georgia and staying their for past several years. I have a long term project going on in Iowa. Therefore, I have taken an apartment in Iowa but do go back to Atlanta, Georgia infrquently. Now that I am ready to file for Citizenship, I have a dilemma where to file...

Hello, I am in Iowa. Which service center I need to send my N-400? Can I send to Chicago or Milwaukee office instead of Des Moines, IA?

I am a Green Card holder and living in US for past 10 years. I got my GC in 2004 and I am thinking of taking US citizenship. Last year, I was arrested in India. My then wife called police on me and had me arrested. It was out of domestic quarrel. I was then released on bond. I have a court...

I am GC holder and have been staying in US for past 8 years. I just returned from a short visit to India. My wife is separated from me and has been living in India for many years. During my recent visit she demanded me to sign on divorce papers with some lump sum money to which I refused. She...

I went to local USCIS office for obtaining Emergency AP. The officer at the gate refused to let me in. He said that the emergency AP can only be issued in case of medical emergencies. Secondly, if my GC is employement based then they do not issue emergency AP in local USCIS office. They only...

My GC got approved 7 days after my EAD expired. Meanchile, I was working on my regular job. 1. Was I out of status between EAD expiration and GC approval? 2. Was my work during this interim period a problem? Thanks.