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davorjm

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My timeline is below. Just today I received a receipt notice (dated 01/10/2006) letting me know that my N-400 has been received and to verify my personal information. When I tried to access the case status online, I get the following message:

"Status for this Receipt Number cannot be found at this time in this automated system. Please check your case receipt number to see if it is correct. If you have questions or concerns about your case status, please contact the service center where you submitted your application."

I read that this is usually the sign that interview letter is on the way, however, I'm still far away from that. Is this normal? Do I have anything to worry about? Any input would greatly be appreciated.

Davor
 
Hehehe, very true. I'm actually optimistic that it will go smoothly and quickly for me. I got my green card in less than 6 months, without any problems whatsoever, so I'm hoping naturalization would be the same.
 
davorjm said:
My timeline is below. Just today I received a receipt notice (dated 01/10/2006) letting me know that my N-400 has been received and to verify my personal information. When I tried to access the case status online, I get the following message:

"Status for this Receipt Number cannot be found at this time in this automated system. Please check your case receipt number to see if it is correct. If you have questions or concerns about your case status, please contact the service center where you submitted your application."

I read that this is usually the sign that interview letter is on the way, however, I'm still far away from that. Is this normal? Do I have anything to worry about? Any input would greatly be appreciated.

Davor
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oh.. it means nothing. actually, i was in the same boat before. if you just received your first NOA, pls pls pls don't expect yourself that you would be getting your interview letter within next 3 months. at least, you need to get a FP notice first.

Also, in my case, i could never get my status online until the day i received my interview notice. however, it was the first, and last status i could get from the online.
 
Thanks for the reply. I didn't think I'd be getting the interview notice that soon. ;) I just hope it goes as fast as it did with my green card.
 
davorjm said:
Thanks for the reply. I didn't think I'd be getting the interview notice that soon. ;) I just hope it goes as fast as it did with my green card.
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6 months for a greencard is a fast process. that is great. however, after 911, everything gets tighten down :(

anyhow, the citizenship process is a whole new ball game. wish you luck.
 
Thanks! I applied for green card in April 2005. By the first week of November, I already had it in my hand. Since I came to the US as a refugee, my resident status counts from the moment of my initial entry, which was 10 yrs ago, so I was able to apply for the US citizenship as soon as I got gc.
 
davorjm said:
Thanks! I applied for green card in April 2005. By the first week of November, I already had it in my hand. Since I came to the US as a refugee, my resident status counts from the moment of my initial entry, which was 10 yrs ago, so I was able to apply for the US citizenship as soon as I got gc.
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ok. that is cool. i did not know if you entered as a refugee, your PR status would start since the day one you came to united states. if it is true, why would you even need to wait for a green card (the actual card)?

what is the "resident since" date printed on your green card?

i also assumed you applied for your legal Permanent Resident in US after you were admitted to the United States as a refugee. right?
 
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JoeF said:
Hmm, are you sure about that? Do you happen to have a link to the law?
I know that for asylees, the GC is backdated one year, but a backdate to the initial entry is new to me.
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that is why i asked the question to him.

by law, they could apply the GC 1 yr after they were admitted as a refugee / asylee status. however, they have to apply the green card first.

oh well, since he already submitted the application. i guess he just has to wait and see. if his case means to be denied (touch wood), i hope he would get the letter sooner, than wasting time to wait, going thru all stressful experiences, name check... blah blah blah.
 
I talked to quite a few local people here who came here as refugees as well. They applied as soon as they got their green cards and there were no problems at all. Also, my green card states that I've been a resident since 1996, which is my date of entry. So, according to the green card, I've been a resident 10 yrs, which would make me eligible to apply for USC.

Let's hope they don't make an example out of my case. :)
 
davorjm said:
I talked to quite a few local people here who came here as refugees as well. They applied as soon as they got their green cards and there were no problems at all. Also, my green card states that I've been a resident since 1996, which is my date of entry. So, according to the green card, I've been a resident 10 yrs, which would make me eligible to apply for USC.

Let's hope they don't make an example out of my case. :)
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good luck..keep us posted. we need some new n400 experience as yours since i have not came across the similar case like yours yet.

:)
 
Thanks! I will be keep you posted. Hopefully it will be a good N400 experience compared to many USCIS horror stories I read on here. ;)
 
JoeF, thanks for the suggestion. I did some searching online and here's what I found: LPR date for refugees is the date of their entry into the US in the refugee status. As such, the LPR date on my green card corresponds to the entry date on my I-94. USCIS website states the following regarding the eligibility to apply for the US citizenship:

"1. Continuous Residence
“Continuous residence” means that you must live in the U.S. as a permanent resident for a certain period of time. Most people must be permanent residents in continuous residence for 5 years (or 3 years if married to a U.S. citizen) before they can begin the naturalization process. For refugees, this means 5 years from the date you arrived in the U.S., which is usually the date you obtained permanent resident status. For those granted asylum status in the U.S., this period begins one year before you got permanent resident status. The date on your Permanent Resident Card is the date your 5 years begins. If you leave the United States for a long period of time, usually 6 months or more, you may “break” your continuous residence."

There's more info if click on the following link:

http://uscis.gov/lpbin/lpext.dll/in...ocument-frame.htm#afm-95-redacted-chap23-46-6

It's a long read, but it's worth it. :D This issue has been addressed in the asylum forum, and everyone agrees that LPR date for refugees is the initial entry date. However, to apply for the US citizenship, refugees need to obtain a green card.
 
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