Did not list all foriegn trips in N-400, what to do?

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jeffm

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We filed my wife's application a couple of months ago and I just realized that we didn't include trips we'd made more than 5 years ago. (We got our green card about 6 years ago). I guess since items 7.a and 7.b were asking about trips in the last 5 years, item 7.c was also for the last 5 years.

Anyway, should we withdraw the application and apply again? If so, I'd appreciate any pointers to what to do. Or is there something else we should do?
 
Dont worry - they are actually concerned about the past 5 years.

When the interview time comes, simply have the previous dates ready , and tell the interviewer that u forgot to mention those dates as u assumed u had to give only past 5 years.

Lots of people make this mistake - and it doesnt really bother the Examiner - as they really are concerned about the past 5 years.
 
jeffm said:
Is there some way to update the application to send in the missing information?
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The interviewer will ask you every question again and you will have the opportunity to amend your application.
 
Hi Jeff

Like the others have posted, you can update the information at the interview (if asked).

Alternately, when your service center or DO processes your N-400, they may send you a list of "missing" information or documents that you need to prepare and ask you to either send it to them or bring it to the interview with you...

None of this should delay your timeline - don't worry! Just follow any instructions you receive from them very carefully and you'll be fine.

Good luck!

Ratrat
 
Trips outside of USA ???

Hello,
I'm getting ready to file my N-400, do I have to know all the exact dates for my trips outside USA ? Do they really investigate all the dates written, I will mention all my trips, but I may be off by a day on some. For example, I drove across US-Canada border two weeks ago, the us customs officer, looked at my passport, didn't scan it in his computer, looked at my green card, also didn't scan it. Now the time before he did scan it his system. All help or info would be greatly appreciated. Also, if anyone knows if Jacksonville, FL is somewhat faster then miami and orlando in the n-400 processing times.
Thanks!!! :)


ratrat said:
Hi Jeff

Like the others have posted, you can update the information at the interview (if asked).

Alternately, when your service center or DO processes your N-400, they may send you a list of "missing" information or documents that you need to prepare and ask you to either send it to them or bring it to the interview with you...

None of this should delay your timeline - don't worry! Just follow any instructions you receive from them very carefully and you'll be fine.

Good luck!

Ratrat
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Francois_21 said:
Hello,
I'm getting ready to file my N-400, do I have to know all the exact dates for my trips outside USA ? Do they really investigate all the dates written, I will mention all my trips, but I may be off by a day on some. For example, I drove across US-Canada border two weeks ago, the us customs officer, looked at my passport, didn't scan it in his computer, looked at my green card, also didn't scan it. Now the time before he did scan it his system. All help or info would be greatly appreciated. Also, if anyone knows if Jacksonville, FL is somewhat faster then miami and orlando in the n-400 processing times.
Thanks!!! :)
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Try your best to put the exact dates for trips outside the US. If you want to attach a sheet of paper with an explanation that these dates are to the best of your knowledge since you don't have any stamps in your passport. I know for sure that Jacksonville DO has the best processing dates for N-400 in Florida since it's not as busy as the other offices because most of the area it represents is rural. Last year someone I know in Jacksonville finished the N-400 journey from PD to oath in 11 months. Tampa is not bad either. Jacksonville and Tampa hold monthly oath ceremonies. Miami, West Palm Beach and Orlando are the slowest. Miami oath cermonies are big but are not scheduled regularly. It's not uncommon to wait for 3 to 6 months just to take the oath in Miami. In West Palm Beach and Orlando the whole process can easily take 15 to 24 months!
 
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Just try to make the best guess of the dates you are outside and explain to the officer during the interview. Most of the case they will just go by the passport, unless there are some suspecious points they want to check further.

Good luck.
 
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