Question regarding GC and Naturalization

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NYdaBasi

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Hi All,

My question is simple and hopefully I won't have to write my Seven year ordeal:mad:
Can I file for a waiver for time required, counted towards my naturalization the day I get my green card.I filed my petition back in 2002/2003. The DHS formerly INS kept losing my file and then created a duplicate file giving me 2 Alien numbers for same case which complicated the whole situation( I did have a Attorney).
I had my appearance at immigration court recently(2months ago) and the judge asked me if i wanted to adjust with her or the DHS, knowing that how long it has taken to adjust with DHS i opted for her( I hope a good choice). She gave another date for next year and took my I485 petition(I had previously submitted it with DHS). She asked me to bring all proof e.g I864 and Tax returns etc.
Q: Can I request the judge or file an application for naturalization at the same time when i adjust.
Q: Can the time be counted towards my citizenship and what kind of waiver i need.
Q: Can they use the Petition date as my Green Card Issuance date so that I won't have to spend another 3 years waiting for Citizenship .

Thanks and hope All your problems solve faster and easier than mine.
Clogged:confused:
 
The answer is no to all 3 of your questions. I believe there are some presidential powers that may authorize expedited citizenship, but I may be wrong.
 
Go fight in war:

EXPEDITED CITIZENSHIP THROUGH MILITARY SERVICE
Under current immigration law, non-citizens must serve in the U.S. military for three years before they are eligible to apply for U.S. citizenship. However, during times of war, a President can issue an executive order, allowing non-citizens on active duty to become eligible for citizenship before completing the three-year service, senior administration officials said.

President Bush issued such an Order in July 2002 that allows certain non-citizens serving honorably in active duty status in the Armed Forces of the U.S. in the war against terrorism to be eligible for expedited naturalization. Expedited naturalizations are permitted under a section of the law that eliminates residence and physical presence requirements under certain conditions. In order to be eligible, a person must have served on active duty status on or since September 11, 2001 in the war against terrorism. The President will set the end date of eligibility, likely when the hostilities end.

OTHER THAN THAT: You are seeking benefits (not rights) and thus you should not expect, or demand nothing.
 
Regulations governing naturalization start the residency period from the date you are admitted as a LPR. Unfortunately there is no way to claim credit for time spent waiting to get your GC.
 
Thank you all for the information. But there has to be some ramification or payback for their delay and irresponsibility.
 
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