Received my Interview Letter today...have a question

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injunguy

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The IL asks for evidence of Selective Service. But I did not have to register for it since I became a PR at age 27. Do I still need to obtain this evidence? If so, how should I go about it? Any advice is appreciated. Thanks.
 
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Probably no, but it depends if you were ever in the US prior to becoming an LPR "in any status other than as a lawful non-immigrant". i.e. if you were ever out of status for any reason, you would need to provide a status letter.
 
boatbod said:
Probably no, but it depends if you were ever in the US prior to becoming an LPR "in any status other than as a lawful non-immigrant". i.e. if you were ever out of status for any reason, you would need to provide a status letter.
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Nope, I was never out of status. I've been on F-1 and H-1 visas before becoming a PR.
 
it is found at
http://www.afsc.org/youthmil/selective-service/Register-Selective-Service.htm,

http://www.sss.gov/FSwho.htm,

http://www.sss.gov/PDFs/Who Must Register Chart Fit page10_07.pdf,

and http://www.sss.gov/instructions.html

The law says that all men living in the United States who are ages 18 through 25 must register, except those who are in valid non-immigrant status (e.g., students, visitors, and people who have been permitted to come to the US for limited periods of time, etc.). The Selective Service interprets this to mean that undocumented men must register. (Check with an immigration attorney if you are uncertain about your status.)

so you don't need to register or need a SS letter because you were on H1 and F1 (both status are valid non-immigrant status). Were you on F1 or H1 when you entered USA before 26? if so, you don't have to worry about it.

Let me simplify: Only people who are ages 18 to 25 AND are US permanent resident or US citizen (and maybe "out of status" people living in usa) must register for selective service.
 
USGC485 said:
so you don't need to register or need a SS letter because you were on H1 and F1 (both status are valid non-immigrant status). Were you on F1 or H1 when you entered USA before 26? if so, you don't have to worry about it.

Let me simplify: Only people who are ages 18 to 25 AND are US permanent resident or US citizen (and maybe "out of status" people living in usa) must register for selective service.
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Thanks for the info. Yep, I was on F1 when I entered the country, then switched to H1, and finally to an LPR (at 27). So it looks like I don't even need a letter from SS mentioning that there was no need for me to register? I'll bring along my F1 and H1 documentation anyway.
 
injunguy said:
The IL asks for evidence of Selective Service. But I did not have to register for it since I became a PR at age 27.
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So you are at least 31 now? If you're 31 or older, even if you were supposed to register they can't use the failure to register by itself to deny your naturalization. For denial it has to be combined with other evidence of bad behavior. So if you are at least 31 and have no arrests or any other such criminal issues, don't worry about gathering any evidence for this.
 
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Jackolantern said:
So you are at least 31 now? If you're 31 or older, even if you were supposed to register they can't use the failure to register by itself to deny your naturalization. For denial it has to be combined with other evidence of bad behavior. So if you are at least 31 and have no arrests or any other such criminal issues, don't worry about gathering any evidence for this.
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Yes I'm 32 now, and no arrests or criminal issues. That's good to know that I don't have to gather any evidence for this.
 
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