New York City - N-400 Timeline - Naturalization Experiences

[funky brother]

mta ticket

It is considered a class B misdemeanor and should be disclosed. No need to hide this one out so close to the 5 year line.- Me personally, ( I am not USCIS) don't think it would be denied but its non-disclosure would be bad, very bad. As we say here in NY: "Don't even think about it".

thank you rick92,

my spouse has a similar problem that is why i am very interested in southside's scenario. we have a copy of the ticket, a copy of the cheque used in paying and the bank statement showing the cheque as having been cashed. i believe she is good to go.

 

[rick92]

Yep. Better be safe. Besides, anybody can make a mistake, get a ticket and nobody is perfect.-

thank you rick92,

my spouse has a similar problem that is why i am very interested in southside's scenario. we have a copy of the ticket, a copy of the cheque used in paying and the bank statement showing the cheque as having been cashed. i believe she is good to go.

 

[SouthSideQueens]

If they apply the statute of 5 years, then it will be denied, depending upon the gravity of the situation. But let us know: were you taken to the precinct, photographed, etc,.... or a ticket, was it dismissed ? What happened ???

Hey rick...
That was my only offense, they did not take me to the precinct or fingerprint me... They just wrote of the ticket in the platform, while other people were watching me looking down on me, and I had to pay the fine, which I have proof from MTA that I paid...

My question, I was advised from a CUNY Immigration Lawyer, free of charge at an Assistance Event sponsored by State Senator Joseph Addabbo, that I should wait after May 13, 2009(which marks 5yrs after incident occurred) to mail the application because there's a small chance that I can be denied because I mailed it in 5 yrs before incident..
I'm planning on mailing it out March 23,2009... Or should I wait after May 13??

My logic is to mail it in March 23(even though I'm eligible to mail it in March 20) because by the time I would have to do the interview it would be a few months after May, thus, by the time of interview it would be 5yrs and a few months since incident occurred...

 

[rick92]

Wait until May 2009. It would be out of the 5 year line, therefore it would pose no relevance to the N-400.-

Hey rick...
That was my only offense, they did not take me to the precinct or fingerprint me... They just wrote of the ticket in the platform, while other people were watching me looking down on me, and I had to pay the fine, which I have proof from MTA that I paid...
My question, I was advised from a CUNY Immigration Lawyer, free of charge at an Assistance Event sponsored by State Senator Joseph Addabbo, that I should wait after May 13, 2009(which marks 5yrs after incident occurred) to mail the application because there's a small chance that I can be denied because I mailed it in 5 yrs before incident..
I'm planning on mailing it out March 23,2009... Or should I wait after May 13??

 

[SouthSideQueens]

Wait until May 2009. It would be out of the 5 year line, therefore it would pose no relevance to the N-400.-

I will disclose this incident on the application.
I was just thinking, can USCIS find out about this incident since I wasn't fingerprinted or nothing major if I was not to mention it on the application?

 

[rick92]

Wait until May 2009. Take no chances. Remember, the date you sign he application is the one that counts, not the date of the interview. I mean, at least not for this purpose. After May 2009, it would be out of the 5 year line, therefore it would pose no such relevance to the N-400.

Hey rick...
That was my only offense, they did not take me to the precinct or fingerprint me... They just wrote of the ticket in the platform, while other people were watching me looking down on me, and I had to pay the fine, which I have proof from MTA that I paid...
My question, I was advised from a CUNY Immigration Lawyer, free of charge at an Assistance Event sponsored by State Senator Joseph Addabbo, that I should wait after May 13, 2009(which marks 5yrs after incident occurred) to mail the application because there's a small chance that I can be denied because I mailed it in 5 yrs before incident..
I'm planning on mailing it out March 23,2009... Or should I wait after May 13??

 

[SouthSideQueens]

Wait until May 2009. Take no chances. Remember, the date you sign he application is the one that counts, not the date of the interview. I mean, at least not for this purpose. After May 2009, it would be out of the 5 year line, therefore it would pose no such relevance to the N-400.

I will disclose this incident on the application.

I was just thinking, can USCIS find out about this incident since I wasn't fingerprinted or nothing major if I was not to mention it on the application?

 

[bullandre]

Outside is very nasty and I have to take my wife to Garden City for her 8:20 AM appointment, I just hope they hav.en't cancelled

 

[rick92]

I doubt it, bcs it was a ticket. But the problem is that you don't know what MTA does or sends that information. And it is very recent.-

I will disclose this incident on the application.

I was just thinking, can USCIS find out about this incident since I wasn't fingerprinted or nothing major if I was not to mention it on the application?

 

[bullandre]

My wife's interview went well this morning. It only lasted five minutes and the only thing they asked to see was her Jamaican passport. She tried getting the oath letter there but was denied. Thanks to JohnnyCash (esp. for that exhaustive naturalization preparation list) and everyone for sharing their knowledge, experience and opinions.

 

[funky brother]

My wife's interview went well this morning. It only lasted five minutes and the only thing they asked to see was her Jamaican passport. She tried getting the oath letter there but was denied. Thanks to JohnnyCash (esp. for that exhaustive naturalization preparation list) and everyone for sharing their knowledge, experience and opinions.

high bullandre,

why did the IO refuse her the oath letter. what did she/he say? anyway i wish all the best.

 

[bullandre]

high bullandre,

why did the IO refuse her the oath letter. what did she/he say? anyway i wish all the best.

Well, my wife told her that she needed to apply for a time sensitive federal job in Pharmacy but the IO told her they weren't giving same day oath letters and that she should allow for up to three weeks for it to arrive.

 

[vital2006]

Dear Bullandre,

Congratulations on wife's interview success.

Was she asked to show any supporting documents?

I am under impression that Fed Plaza gives same day oath letters to those who pass the interview, any reason why the IO refused?

All the best for the oath letter...

 

[vital2006]

Oh...you already answered the reason for not giving OL the same day. Any supporting documents they asked to show during the interview?

 

[bullandre]

Dear Bullandre,

Congratulations on wife's interview success.

Was she asked to show any supporting documents?

I am under impression that Fed Plaza gives same day oath letters to those who pass the interview, any reason why the IO refused?

All the best for the oath letter...

Thank you. She wasn't asked to show supporting documents (except for her passport) but her application was based on 5 year residency rather than marriage. She was only worried about a traffic ticket that she decided not to disclose.

 

[funky brother]

Thank you. She wasn't asked to show supporting documents (except for her passport) but her application was based on 5 year residency rather than marriage. She was only worried about a traffic ticket that she decided not to disclose.

bullandre,

check on my timeline. i had my interview on the 01/21/09 at federal plaza. i passed. there was nothing wrong with my case. the IO told me to expect the letter in two weeks. till date i have not received the letter. it is not about the ticket. it has been the norm at federal plaza. tell your wife not to worry, she will surely receive the letter. it only needs a little bit of patience.

 

[Vorpal]

I doubt it, bcs it was a ticket. But the problem is that you don't know what MTA does or sends that information. And it is very recent.-

Hey bro, long time no speak! Still no OL, I see? You're coming up on the 120 day deadline. Are you planning on doing anything about it? As JohnnyCash pointed out a few posts back, it definitely seems like your file is collecting dust somewhere.

 

[MLYmary]

Infopass

I was on the Infopass website and trying to figure out how to apply since I have waited a LONG time. How long does it take to make a Infopass appointment? Will the website let you choose the date? Or I have to wait again for them to mail me the date?

And... sorry to rick92 (and to myself), I had to reschedule my 2nd finger print date due to a conflict. It's been a month after I sent back the reschedule request, but I haven't heard back anything about it. Here is the timeline of my application. Any suggestion on what I should do next? Do you think there is any problem with my application? If there is, shouldn't I be receiving some letters by now?

N400 sent: 7/28/2008
1st FP appt: 8/22/2008 (I did get my finger printed)
2nd FP appt: 1/29/2009 (I had to reschedule.)
2nd FP reschedule letter sent: 1/26/2009
IL:??
ID:??
OD:?????????

 

[Bobsmyth]

The Infopass website allows you to choose the day and time from available time slots, which you can immediately confirm by printing out an Infopass receipt.

 

[rick92]

Hey, look who is here .... where have you been, brother?

Yes, I know. But I have good news, I was waiting for feedback and I got it, I have some sort of Infopass Meeting with a senior officer on Thursday. We'll see what happens then.

That is the reason why I keep on telling people on this forum, don't give up until the fight is over. Never give up. Keep on writing the letters posted on the sticky thread. Somebody will help you.

Hey bro, long time no speak! Still no OL, I see? You're coming up on the 120 day deadline. Are you planning on doing anything about it? As JohnnyCash pointed out a few posts back, it definitely seems like your file is collecting dust somewhere.