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    Complex citizenship application because of study abroad for ~20 months

    I only listed my residences in the US, i.e. the addresses I had submitted to USCIS visa address change forms. This also included my brother's address but did not include any foreign addresses. Yes, I did list my school in Europe. Hope this helps. Good luck!
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    Complex citizenship application because of study abroad for ~20 months

    Hi All Just want to share the news that after 17+ years in this country, I can call myself a US citizen!! I was a bit worried about my application due to a DWI I had in 1997. After the DWI, I had done all that the law required in terms of paying fines, etc. And also because I was out of...
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    Chicago IL - N-400 Timeline

    Done with citizenship process!! Hi All Just want to share the news that after 17+ years in this country, I can call myself a US citizen!! I was a bit worried about my application due to a DWI I had in 1997. After the DWI, I had done all that the law required in terms of paying fines, etc...
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    Jan 2012 N400 tracker

    My timeline DO : Chicago,IL 1/05/12 (Day 1 ) : Sent N 400 1/06/12 (Day 2) : Received 1/10/12 (Day 5) : Sent notice 1/13/12 (Day 11) : FP notice mailed 2/03/12 (Day 29) : FP done
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    Complex citizenship application because of study abroad for ~20 months

    Cafe Did you have to show any proof that you were not employed abroad? Apart from your student credentials? Like a statement from relevant foreign authorities that you did not get any income there? Thanks! Pravin
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    Complex citizenship application because of study abroad for ~20 months

    Hi Cafe Great feedback. Thanks! So you did not list any of your foreign addresses. Didn't the IO ask you why you did not list them if you LIVED abroad when you were studying? That is why I am confused since the question says list "Where have you LIVED in the past 5 years". If I decide to...
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    Complex citizenship application because of study abroad for ~20 months

    Jackolantern Sorry for this stupid question but what is OP? -S
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    Complex citizenship application because of study abroad for ~20 months

    Hi Madh4 Thanks for your reply. I never took a DL from Maryland. I used to live in Cali before I moved to Europe. SO always had a Cali DL. I will get a DL of the state I move to for a job and then use that when filing. Taking proof of travel to 20+ countries I backpacked to is going to be a...
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    Complex citizenship application because of study abroad for ~20 months

    ""I think your case is on the very positive side of the fence. Your absence is nowhere close to the limits. Your reason for going was studies which is much less of an issue than going for employment. Old DUI (1997) should not be an issue. Do fix your mailing address as soon as you can. Ideally...
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    Complex citizenship application because of study abroad for ~20 months

    1. The residency requirement is just OUCH. The denial is very likely because of this. Can you please explain? What is wrong with residency? I have never been out for more than 6 months. And I am well over the 30 month physical presence. 2. I am not sure if you are aware, but you must change the...
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    Complex citizenship application because of study abroad for ~20 months

    Sorry guys...i didn't know you had replied to my never-ending post. Today I logged on to see since why I didnt get any notifications. And I see all these responses. Let me digest each one and reply.
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    Complex citizenship application because of study abroad for ~20 months

    Oh forgot to mention one big thing. I had misdemeanor DWI in Houston, Texas with ~ 11 months probation, some fine, and community service way back in 1997 (I completed all requirements successfully). Other than that I don't have any records. I had to file a Writ of Mandamus to get my green card...
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    Complex citizenship application because of study abroad for ~20 months

    Hi All Here is one mother of convoluted GC app involving study abroad. Only other person I think who can rival this would be the Cafeconleche application. Received green card on 01/03/2007 Date left US Date returned US Days out of US Months out of US 03/07/2007 03/13/2007...
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    Going abroad after GC

    One more thing. I do not care about th fallout of my going abroad on citizenship. I am happy with a green card for now. THanks, Santosh
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    Going abroad after GC

    Hi All: I got my GC 6 months ago. I have made a few trips to Europe and really liked it there. So was thinking of getting temporary work there. I will do all the needful about getting a reentry permit and all that. However, my questions was: Do I have to be on the payroll of a US...
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    Filed WOM, FBI wants to dismiss the case. Pls help

    I filed WOM in san Diego and I got my name check expedited. I wrked through a lawyer. I suggest that: a) Get a lawyer to work on teh current case which you filed b) Or if possible file a new WOM lawsuit via a lawyer. However, please keep in mind that they are trying to pass a new law...
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    Study/Work in europe after green card

    Hi all: Is it possible to study or work in Europe after getting a green card while maintaining your gren card status by applying for a reentry permit? Your comments will be appreciated. Thansk. Santosh
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    WOM lawsuit in San Diego

    I live in San Diego and I filed my WOM from there. For details, please read my post http://boards.immigrationportal.com/showthread.php?t=237536
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    Cause for concern for WOM REMEDY

    All: I saw this thread on another website. This could be cause for concern for people looking to Writ of Mandamus as remedy to get out of namecheck black hole for green card or for citizenship. http://boards.immigrationportal.com/showthread.php?t=237668 I suggest you do more research...
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    Finally received 485 approval notice (had filed Writ of Mandamus)

    Why should we wait till one year? Because that is what was the general period that was "considered" to be normal almost an year ago. Some people ask why to wait for one year if 485 processing period is ~ 6 months. But USCIS typically takes the stand that namecheck process is indpendent of 485...
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