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Name change in naturalization
- Thread starter redsox5
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I don't know about Boston but as name change involves Judicial oath (Except last name change due to marriage, which can be done administratively), there is strong change that you will NOT get same day oath.
In Atlanta DO, your judical oath ceremony can get pushed by 10+ months (vs same day oath with no name change) So be careful. You might want to get name changed in local district courts afterwards.
In Atlanta DO, your judical oath ceremony can get pushed by 10+ months (vs same day oath with no name change) So be careful. You might want to get name changed in local district courts afterwards.
im from NYC, and i've been waiting for that oath ceremony like 2 and half years, because during the interview day, i chose to change my name through Judicial oath. I dont know I have to wait for that long for my oath day, cyring. And i called USCIS around 4times including today. the person told me they are still waiting for the FBI clearnce reply. And he said now i only have to wait, no matter how long.
I dont know what to do now? Any advise?
Beside, if i know changing name through Judicial will be that long, i will get name changed in local court. Never know and no one told me that.
When i came to US, my GC's name was different from other doccuments name. So i decided to change my GC's name same as other docc's name. But never know i have to go to court to do it legally, thought i changed GC's name, everything will be fined,which was not true. Regret now!! .TT(00)TT.
I dont know what to do now? Any advise?
Beside, if i know changing name through Judicial will be that long, i will get name changed in local court. Never know and no one told me that.
When i came to US, my GC's name was different from other doccuments name. So i decided to change my GC's name same as other docc's name. But never know i have to go to court to do it legally, thought i changed GC's name, everything will be fined,which was not true. Regret now!! .TT(00)TT.
im from NYC, and i've been waiting for that oath ceremony like 2 and half years, because during the interview day, i chose to change my name through Judicial oath. I dont know I have to wait for that long for my oath day, cyring. And i called USCIS around 4times including today. the person told me they are still waiting for the FBI clearnce reply. And he said now i only have to wait, no matter how long.
I dont know what to do now? Any advise?
Beside, if i know changing name through Judicial will be that long, i will get name changed in local court. Never know and no one told me that.
When i came to US, my GC's name was different from other doccuments name. So i decided to change my GC's name same as other docc's name. But never know i have to go to court to do it legally, thought i changed GC's name, everything will be fined,which was not true. Regret now!! .TT(00)TT.
Are you sure that the only reason you're waiting is to get a judicial oath? It sounds to me like you're stuck in name check, judging from what the USCIS told you (although I have a hard time believing them, especially in light of recent events). Have you tried making an InfoPass appointment to find out what's going on with your case?
how to make a an Infopass appoinment? and How long it takes to get an appointment? cause i really called USCIS few times, same answer(either FBI doing background check or like this time,waiting for FBI clearance reply).
P.S. what's Infopass,im a noob of all this ?T..T
P.S. what's Infopass,im a noob of all this ?T..T
how to make a an Infopass appoinment? and How long it takes to get an appointment? cause i really called USCIS few times, same answer(either FBI doing background check or like this time,waiting for FBI clearance reply).
P.S. what's Infopass,im a noob of all this ?T..T
Follow this link to set up an InfoPass: http://infopass.uscis.gov/index.php
I checked to see if they have any appointments available for this month, and they have 2 available dates (15th and 16th). However, I am almost positive that you're stuck in name check. If they have already told you that they are waiting for an FBI clearance reply/FBI is doing a background check, it's a safe bet that you're stuck in name check. It has nothing to do with the name change request. My advice would be to start gathering evidence to file a WOM (writ of mandamus) lawsuit against the FBI. See the sticky thread regarding lawsuits against USCIS for more detailed information.
i really dont know much things about any lawsuits, should i get lawyer? might cost way too much i guess. But really thx for ur info. i check thing about infopass, i dont think those IO will help me much about that name check or background check thing.
Since you've already had an interview, you should file a 1447(b). It's a lawsuit where, if the results are in your favor, the court will force the USCIS to adjudicate your case. By law, the USCIS is required to make a decision on your case within 120 days following the interview. You are well past that deadline. The good news is that if you're an intelligent enough person, you don't need an attorney to represent you. See this thread for more information: http://www.immigrationportal.com/showthread.php?t=194681
might be a bad new for me, XD I'm not that smart! But I will do my best! Thank you so much for the info! By the way, do I need to follow every lawsuit step? lol Never done this before T.T
To tell you the truth, I have no idea. Check with the members of the lawsuit thread, there are some people who have a very good idea of what they are talking about.
chuang2830
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A couple of posts say the name change could cause significant delay in naturalization by 10+ months in Atlanta and 2+ years in an other district. Sounds very scary. Can somebody who also has done the name change process through the naturalization share their experience?
I am thinking to change my name, too. If the name change adds tremendous amount of time to the process, probably I should not do it.
I am thinking to change my name, too. If the name change adds tremendous amount of time to the process, probably I should not do it.
A couple of posts say the name change could cause significant delay in naturalization by 10+ months in Atlanta and 2+ years in an other district. Sounds very scary. Can somebody who also has done the name change process through the naturalization share their experience?
I am thinking to change my name, too. If the name change adds tremendous amount of time to the process, probably I should not do it.
I am sure others will chime in but in my experience (One with 10+ month in Atlanta) I would NOT do it via judicial oath. It is lot easier to do it from local district court. It takes about 2 months (Though it may cost 200$) It is much better to have that Nat cert in hand and then do it all than keep waiting for it and hoping nothing happens till the oath date that could cause problems for naturalization (After all you are not a citizen until you take the oath, interview is NOT final step).
I am sure others will chime in but in my experience (One with 10+ month in Atlanta) I would NOT do it via judicial oath. It is lot easier to do it from local district court. It takes about 2 months (Though it may cost 200$) It is much better to have that Nat cert in hand and then do it all than keep waiting for it and hoping nothing happens till the oath date that could cause problems for naturalization (After all you are not a citizen until you take the oath, interview is NOT final step).
Would a post-naturalization name change require a new naturalization certificate? All these horror stories are pushing me to reconsider doing a judicial oath, so I'm wondering if the naturalization certificate would still be valid.
My checks were cashed on 12/31/07 and we have opted for last name change. My cousin from VA got her name changed in 1 month after interview. She was called to the court for the oath ceremony in about 1 mo from interview date which was around last May. I hope things are that easy now.Would a post-naturalization name change require a new naturalization certificate? All these horror stories are pushing me to reconsider doing a judicial oath, so I'm wondering if the naturalization certificate would still be valid.
Going by your message, is there a possibility to withdraw the name change after filing?
Except last name change due to marriage, which can be done administratively.
Is this true?? So I don't have to wait for judicial oath then?
when you said administratively what is that mean?
Is this true?? So I don't have to wait for judicial oath then?
when you said administratively what is that mean?
I don't know about Boston but as name change involves Judicial oath (Except last name change due to marriage, which can be done administratively), there is strong change that you will NOT get same day oath.
In Atlanta DO, your judical oath ceremony can get pushed by 10+ months (vs same day oath with no name change) So be careful. You might want to get name changed in local district courts afterwards.
My checks were cashed on 12/31/07 and we have opted for last name change. My cousin from VA got her name changed in 1 month after interview. She was called to the court for the oath ceremony in about 1 mo from interview date which was around last May. I hope things are that easy now.
Going by your message, is there a possibility to withdraw the name change after filing?
Based on what I've read on this forum, it's possible to change anything on the N-400 during the interview. Just bring a corrected page and give it to the IO. Also, the IO can cross out what needs to be corrected and have you initial the correction.