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Just wanted to say thanks to everybody. I wasn't aware that appeals also cost money, so it's probably best she waits until she has a clean record before reapplying (as suggested numerous times already).

Hi, I've been helping my neighbour apply for citizenship in the US. She is a law abiding citizen and throughout the course of living in the US has only had one incidient; a DUI. Infact, because of the DUI, she ended up taking a mandatory DUI course. She was appalled at the counseling that...

If I wanted a history lesson, I'd look in history books, not flip through the pages of my passport. I was staring at the hologram waiting for my appointment in the social security office today, and I questioned why there's a hologram with the lyric "home of the brave" was embossed on the...

Hm, I'm planning to arrive in India on Jun 13th. If I begin my application for OCI now, I assume it will not arrive until then. I just need to visit for about a month. For the month I plan to visit, what do you recommend? tourist visa? This is the first time I've traveled by myself to India...

Thank you for this very valuable information. I think my boss will be pleased to hear about this as he actually maybe eligible. Thanks.

So this may not be the recommended sub-forum to ask for advice, but here goes. This question is a proxy for my boss's scenario. My boss, a South African immigrant, entered the US in the early 90s under a tourist visa and never left. He went through a multitude of jobs and eventually partnered...

Assistance filling out the OCI application Hi, So I've filled out the online portion of the application, and have printed out the offline section. At around question 23, it says "I/We (blank) solemnly and sincerely declare that the foregoing particulars stated on this application are...

I recall reading an article a long time ago (I no longer have the link) saying that you should report your naturalization status and it will also increase your benefits up to 20% from resident alien. Now this could be blatant misinformation. I don't see any articles mention this, but I've been...

Thank you for clarifying this, it's much appreciated.

Am I eligible for OCI? Hi, Both my parents were born in India, and both possess OCI, Australian, and US passports. I was born in Australia, and moved to the US. I possess an Australian and US passport. I am 26 years of age. Since both my parents possess OCI, am I eligible for OCI myself...

The verification procedures I'm familiar with, and thanks for reconfirming. I heard that there is also an increase in the benefits, but I cannot seem to find details.

Hi, What are the benefits of reporting citizenship status to the social security administration after naturalization? Assume the last time reported the status was resident alien. Thanks.

Hi guys, I would appreciate if someone could answer some simple questions regarding the ceremony. The N-445 mentions in bold letters no camera or cellular phones are permitted during the ceremony. I'm commuting to the ceremony and my cellphone is essential to me. I have nowhere to securely...

I'm not too concerned about the name change request, if it's at all required. I'm more concerned if the neglect to have my middle name appear on my IDs will impair the process of attaining citizenship. Will they try both my name with and without middle name for the background check? Will there...

Hi, Last week my fingerprints were taken at my local USCIS. The clerk that had taken my fingerprints inquired about my middlename. It was neither on my greencard or drivers license. I believe she retained my middle name when sending my fingerprints, but request I bring identification showing...

Hi, I went through the renewal greencard process (I-90) in 2008. Now that I meet the continuous residence requirement I've applied for naturalization. Since I already did biometrics for my greencard is it still necessary for the naturalization process? Is there a way to skip the fee and...