sertra2002
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Hi,
I had my citizenship interview on Jan 13, 2011. I got my GC through employer. My issue is that I had got GC approved on 6/1/2005, and changed employer on 6/6/2005 - so only 5 days after GC I had switched from sponsoring employer to new employer. This sounds bad, but the thing is that I had already interviewed for the new job in April 2005 (2 months prior to GC approval), and the new employer also applied for H1 a month prior to GC approval. I have H1 approval from new employer. I was planning to use AC21 portability, but things happed in such a way that fortunately or unfortunately 5 days before I changed employers I got GC approved. Everything was in motion such that I could not back out of joining new employer, knowing that it could be an issue during citizenship.
This sounds bad, and I was extremely worried about this going into the interview. The interviewer asked me questions about GC sponsoring employer and new employer. She was interested to see who paid me the salary and who provided benefits. I told her it was the GC sponsor, and I worked at the new employer as a consultant prior to GC approval. Finally she marked Decision could not be made and I will be informed by mail. At that time I mentioned to her how things happened and how I could not backout of the new job at the 9th hour. I mentioned to her that it was not my intention to leave the employer soon after GC, but that things happened that way. She asked me did the new employer apply for H1, and then asked for a copy of H1 approval from new employer. I also showed her a copy of AC21 letter which I had posted, but could not provide proof of having sent it in, like a USPS receipt etc.
Everything else in my case is fine - passed the English and civics tests and no issue with days in US etc. I think I now have a 50-50 chance at approval or denial now.
Just wanted to see what everyone's thoughts are about my situation and how good or bad it looks for me. If I get a denial now - thats it for me then because I will never be able to overcome this again and no point in applying for citizenship ever again.
Also, wanted to see what if anything can be done if I do get denied, in respect of appeal etc.
Sertra
I had my citizenship interview on Jan 13, 2011. I got my GC through employer. My issue is that I had got GC approved on 6/1/2005, and changed employer on 6/6/2005 - so only 5 days after GC I had switched from sponsoring employer to new employer. This sounds bad, but the thing is that I had already interviewed for the new job in April 2005 (2 months prior to GC approval), and the new employer also applied for H1 a month prior to GC approval. I have H1 approval from new employer. I was planning to use AC21 portability, but things happed in such a way that fortunately or unfortunately 5 days before I changed employers I got GC approved. Everything was in motion such that I could not back out of joining new employer, knowing that it could be an issue during citizenship.
This sounds bad, and I was extremely worried about this going into the interview. The interviewer asked me questions about GC sponsoring employer and new employer. She was interested to see who paid me the salary and who provided benefits. I told her it was the GC sponsor, and I worked at the new employer as a consultant prior to GC approval. Finally she marked Decision could not be made and I will be informed by mail. At that time I mentioned to her how things happened and how I could not backout of the new job at the 9th hour. I mentioned to her that it was not my intention to leave the employer soon after GC, but that things happened that way. She asked me did the new employer apply for H1, and then asked for a copy of H1 approval from new employer. I also showed her a copy of AC21 letter which I had posted, but could not provide proof of having sent it in, like a USPS receipt etc.
Everything else in my case is fine - passed the English and civics tests and no issue with days in US etc. I think I now have a 50-50 chance at approval or denial now.
Just wanted to see what everyone's thoughts are about my situation and how good or bad it looks for me. If I get a denial now - thats it for me then because I will never be able to overcome this again and no point in applying for citizenship ever again.
Also, wanted to see what if anything can be done if I do get denied, in respect of appeal etc.
Sertra
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