My oath is not until tomorrow morning, but I decided to get a jump on things and fill out my passport application. My question is about the fields that ask for my occupation and employer. I remember LolaLi posting something about those fields being optional, but I couldn't find that post. Can anyone confirm or rebut that? If possible, I'd rather keep those fields blank for privacy reasons.
Passport Application - Occupation/Employer???
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Are you using the online passport wizard? I think that one will let you know what is optional and what is not. Don't worry too much about privacy with the passport agency, USCIS knows where you work, and SSA most likely too 
That information is not going to appear in the passport anyway. However, if you feel strongly about it I would suggest to use the passport wizard and see if it lets you complete the application without the occupation information.
That information is not going to appear in the passport anyway. However, if you feel strongly about it I would suggest to use the passport wizard and see if it lets you complete the application without the occupation information.Are you using the online passport wizard? I think that one will let you know what is optional and what is not. Don't worry too much about privacy with the passport agency, USCIS knows where you work, and SSA most likely too
The passport wizard required me to enter my occupation, but not the employer, so I did exactly that. I guess there's no harm in it!
On the other hand, it still hasn't hit me that my relations with the USCIS will forever be over in less than 24 hours...
The passport wizard required me to enter my occupation, but not the employer, so I did exactly that. I guess there's no harm in it!
On the other hand, it still hasn't hit me that my relations with the USCIS will forever be over in less than 24 hours...
Vorpal, how is the preparation for oath tomorrow? Are planning a big party ?
I think it's finally beginning to hit me. I just scanned my GC, so that I can keep at least a memory of it, and I realized at that exact moment that I'll be passing a very major milestone in my life tomorrow. Unfortunately, I'll be heading to work after the ceremony. The party will take place this Saturday, when I marry the woman of my dreams!
I do, however, have my best suit picked out for tomorrow!
Thank you! Expect a full rundown sometime tomorrow!
Homo.Erectus
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I'll have Oath Ceremony tomorrow too, only on the West Coast (San Francisco). Good luck on your becoming a citizen, Vorpal
Cheers.
. Good luck on your becoming a citizen, VorpalCheers.
Privacy? Didn't you provide employer and occupation on N-400?
Of course I did!
It's just that I'm wondering exactly what relevance my occupation and place of employment have in relation to the U.S. Passport.
Homo.Erectus, congrats! No more dealing with USCIS as of tomorrow!
maybe no more dealing with USCIS, but what about dealing with USCIS (isn't border agents part of USCIS?) at land port, seaport, or airport? Verifying your passport or your driver license along with US naturalization/citizenship certificate when entering USA and when entering other countries always occurs.
What if USCIS raid the factory or work and expel you to other countries by mistake when you are a US citizen?
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Acronyms are always a way to get around privacy concerns. For example, PD could stand for Product Developer or Pole Dancer
maybe no more dealing with USCIS, but what about dealing with USCIS (isn't border agents part of USCIS?) at land port, seaport, or airport? Verifying your passport or your driver license along with US naturalization/citizenship certificate when entering USA and when entering other countries always occurs.
What if USCIS raid the factory or work and expel you to other countries by mistake when you are a US citizen?
Verifying a passport with a natz certificate? I believe that we're not required to carry natz certificates with us, so it would be a bit difficult to verify at the airport!
As far as raiding places of employment is concerned, that's actually done by ICE, not USCIS. As few and far between these occurrences are, it's one of the reasons why I considered applying for a passport card or the NY Enhanced Driver License. All they'd have to do is look in my wallet to find proof of citizenship.
Jackolantern
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USGC485 was referring to the ability to use a DL + natz certificate instead of a passport when traveling by land or sea to Canada/Mexico/Caribbean.Verifying a passport with a natz certificate? I believe that we're not required to carry natz certificates with us, so it would be a bit difficult to verify at the airport!
Assuming that they'll accept the card as proof. In one of those recent raids, a guy showed his green card and was still detained.
Well then, there's not much we can do except get deported to Mexico (it's a fact that Mexicans are being singled out in these raids) and have one of our friends/relatives fly down with our documents...and then retain a good attorney to sue the ICE.
I also want to know if it is necessary to fill out occupation/address information in passport?
Jackolantern
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He didn't get deported though, he only got detained. They released him after checking his green card in their system.
But it is true that citizens and green card holders sometimes get wrongly deported or detained. And when they do these raids, they only ask non-whites about their citizenship (if they even have the manners to ask before arresting). They are on a mission to increase their count of deportations, just so they can boast of the numbers and look like they're doing a better job.
Never too late to say cograts Vorpal..
Specially on marriage
Any kids on the way? hehe
Passport will be there Saturday hopefully..
Thanks, ProudPal! No kiddies on the way for the next few years, as I plan on decorating my U.S. Passport with as many stamps as possible!
It's finally sunk in that the process is really over!