How to withdraw N-400 properly

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ygpeli

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I applied citizenship in Feb 2010 and received fingerprint notice in March. I did not show to do the fingerprint March 25 as required, but the notice says I can show and do the fingerprints every Wed. before June 15. However, after careful consideration, I found myself not ready to lose my original nationality citizenship yet becuase of my family reasons overseas. I have some worries and questions below and hope I can get some advice from friends in the Forum.

1. That I don't show to do the fingerprint will automatically withdraw the application process?
2. Should I have to do something by law to withdraw the application such as writing or where writing to, how should I provide the reason to withdraw? What is the proper reason to withdraw without having negative impact to future?
3. The withdraw will impact my application again in 2 or 3 years later?
4. The withdraw will also impact my renewal of green card in near future?
5. Are there anything else I should pay attention to?

Thank you all.
 
I think if you don't do the finger print until June, then they will send you a denial notice. You will lose your money, but I don't think there will be any consequences. And at this point, I think the best approach for you is just do nothing...It is also encauraging that you have a country you love...good for you
 
ygpeli said:
I applied citizenship in Feb 2010 and received fingerprint notice in March. I did not show to do the fingerprint March 25 as required, but the notice says I can show and do the fingerprints every Wed. before June 15. However, after careful consideration, I found myself not ready to lose my original nationality citizenship yet becuase of my family reasons overseas. I have some worries and questions below and hope I can get some advice from friends in the Forum.

1. That I don't show to do the fingerprint will automatically withdraw the application process?
2. Should I have to do something by law to withdraw the application such as writing or where writing to, how should I provide the reason to withdraw? What is the proper reason to withdraw without having negative impact to future?
3. The withdraw will impact my application again in 2 or 3 years later?
4. The withdraw will also impact my renewal of green card in near future?
5. Are there anything else I should pay attention to?

Thank you all.
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If you don't go to FP your case will be considered abandoned and denied according to 8 cfr 103.2(b)(13)((ii). Instead of waiting for your case to be denied, write USCIS a letter requesting to withdraw your application. That way you have proof that you withdrew your case instead of just not showing up for FP.
 
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I love to be U.S. citizen, but I have to delay couple of years. If I say change of mind sounds cold. Is there better way ? Thank you.
 
ygpeli said:
Thank you both for your good advice, if I write to INS, what reason I should say, thank you again.
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The reason I suggested that do nothing is: anything you write now which may be reasonable may be a bad idea later. Anything you send will stay in your file forever; you have to be very careful with what you write...but if you do nothing; you may reapply at any date in the future...
 
ygpeli said:
Thank you both for your good advice, if I write to INS, what reason I should say, thank you again.
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You don't need to provide a reason why you wish to withdraw your application. Simple request withdrawal of your application at this time.
 
faysal said:
The reason I suggested that do nothing is: anything you write now which may be reasonable may be a bad idea later. Anything you send will stay in your file forever; you have to be very careful with what you write..
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Requesting a withdraw does not affect future chances for naturalization.
faysal said:
.but if you do nothing; you may reapply at any date in the future...
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You would only be able to reapply once the existing case is closed. Simply not doing doing anything with an existing case doesn't mean it gets closed immediately, thereby you can't just apply at any future date.
 
ygpeli said:
I love to be U.S. citizen, but I have to delay couple of years. If I say change of mind sounds cold. Is there better way ? Thank you.
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Can One request to delay the application for 2 years instead of withdrawing it so he does not need to pay
application fee again? Is there a way for a person to intentionally delay the process for up to 2 years?
 
WBH said:
Can One request to delay the application for 2 years instead of withdrawing it so he does not need to pay
application fee again? Is there a way for a person to intentionally delay the process for up to 2 years?
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USCIS wouldn't delay adjudication of a case for 2 years due to applicant's schedule. Even if an applicant delays FP and interview, at most they are gaining 6 more months of processing time.
 
Thank you again for your further suggestions.
Is there any sample withdraw letter in case I write to USCIS in June? What I really wish to do is to withdraw without any negative impact for my future application in 2 years.
 
There is no negative impact to future applications if you withdraw.

But there may be a negative impact (delays and USCIS confusion) if you don't withdraw and then the case is still hanging around in limbo when you reapply because USCIS forgot to close it.
 
By the way if your case is administratively closed. You are able to re-open it before a year after closing date without fee.I would suggest to drag it a little bit longer and do not for example go for interview and let them to close it and few weeks before a year passes ask for re-opening it if it will be okay to become USC at the time.Most likely you will be require to go for biometric and background check again if 18 months passes from the current one and you don't do it in connection with other applications with USCIS. bottom line is it will take another 6 month or so to get to the end of it from re-opening time. You just will need to come up with reason, why you could not finish the process and you have to have reasonable reason and sometimes they even don't ask.
 
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Bobsmyth said:
USCIS wouldn't delay adjudication of a case for 2 years due to applicant's schedule. Even if an applicant delays FP and interview, at most they are gaining 6 more months of processing time.
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If one get s lucky such as USCIS missing yoru A file, one can lucky drag his case for maybe two years. We have
a lady here whose A file was sent to a wrong place and I think she is still stuck there.

One can delay FP maybe 2 times, interview 2 times, oath 2 times.
 
WBH said:
If one get s lucky such as USCIS missing yoru A file, one can lucky drag his case for maybe two years. We have
a lady here whose A file was sent to a wrong place and I think she is still stuck there.

One can delay FP maybe 2 times, interview 2 times, oath 2 times.
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A missing A file is a delay due to USCIS, not due to a request from the applicant. Your question was if an applicant can request a delay up to 2 years.
Subsequent requests to reschedule FP, interview and oath will likely cause USCIS to see a pattern and consider the application either abandoned or administratively closed.
 
Bobsmyth said:
A missing A file is a delay due to USCIS, not due to a request from the applicant. Your question was if an applicant can request a delay up to 2 years.
Subsequent requests to reschedule FP, interview and oath will likely cause USCIS to see a pattern and consider the application either abandoned or administratively closed.
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The key is how long an applicant can delay by all possible means. If it is long enough, then it is worth OP's considering
rather than just withdrawing it now
 
WBH said:
The key is how long an applicant can delay by all possible means. If it is long enough, then it is worth OP's considering
rather than just withdrawing it now
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A missing A file is out of the control of an applicant, and therefore irrelevant in the discussion in how long an applicant can delay processing.
 
WBH said:
If one get s lucky such as USCIS missing yoru A file, one can lucky drag his case for maybe two years. We have
a lady here whose A file was sent to a wrong place and I think she is still stuck there.

One can delay FP maybe 2 times, interview 2 times, oath 2 times.
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Haha, if one get's LUCKY they may misplace one's file? If this is the case, I want NO luck on my side, hehe.
 
Thank you all for your great help.

What does "OP" stand for?
Also can any helper provide a sample of withdraw letter?
Withdraw of N-400 will not impact the renewal of my green card in near future?

Thank you again.
 
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