Selective Service Registration.... FAQ
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Yes.
A few weeks back i saw a threat that discussed on getting a letter from Selective services that you were never required to register.
I remember, sending in detains of your whereabouts and your F1/H1 visa stamps copies to them and they issue a letter stating the same.
However, I cant find that thread now. that might helpin case you are over-worried and have ample of time.
I remember, sending in detains of your whereabouts and your F1/H1 visa stamps copies to them and they issue a letter stating the same.
However, I cant find that thread now. that might helpin case you are over-worried and have ample of time.
rick92
Volunteer Moderator
It is always a good idea to get "a status of information letter" from the SSS, because if you ever need to apply for federal student loans, apply for federal jobs and some other stuff nobody can ever think about, you will see a small condition, and it is " Did you register for the the selective service?" and then you would have to say NO and then you would have to provide the letter anyway.
So it's better to have it and NOT ignore it... Better be safe than sorry. This letter takes between 4/7 weeks to get it. And you are not going to need it for the N400, but who knows, you might need it in the future.-
So the way to get it is to call them right?
I read in some thread(Can't find it for my life) that they would need some F1/H1 status copies from passport?
rick92
Volunteer Moderator
CORRECT.- But remember, this status letter is not for everyone. Because, you are disclosing to the SSS/Dept of Defense your personal information, that is private, confidential, and voluntary. And USCIS most of the time will not ask you for it, because they already know or have all of it, in their databases.-
http://www.sss.gov/instructions.html
INSTRUCTIONS
For filling out the "Request for Status Information Letter"
Printable version of the "Request for Status Information Letter"
REQUIRES ADOBE ACROBAT READER
SECTION 1:
Name: you must provide your complete name, and any other names you have ever used. If you have more than one last name, you must provide both names.
Address: you must include your complete mailing address. Forms received without a mailing address will not be processed.
Social Security Account Number: If you have a Social Security Number, you must provide it. Also, if you have ever used a different Social Security Account Number, provide that as well.
Date of Birth: This form is only for men born after December 31, 1959, who are 26 years old or older. You must provide your complete date of birth.
Daytime Telephone Number: If possible, provide a telephone number where you can be reached during the day, in case we need to contact you.
E-mail Address: If possible, provide your e-mail address in case we need to contact you.
SECTION 2:
This section is for explaining and documenting why you did not register with Selective Service. This section consists of five different parts. You must complete and submit documentation for any and all parts that apply to you.
Military: To obtain proof of military service, you may call the Veterans Administration at (800) 827-1000, or write to: National Personnel Records Center, GSA, Military Personnel Records, 9700 Page Blvd., St. Louis, MO, 63132.
Incarcerated, institutionalized, hospitalized, or confined to home: for each instance, provide type of confinement, dates of confinement, and supporting documentation.
NON CITIZEN / ALIEN:
If you entered the United States for the first time after your 26th birthday, you must provide documentation to support your claim. Valid documentation includes: entry stamp in your passport, I-94 with entry stamp on it, or a letter from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) indicating the date you entered the United States. If you entered the United States illegally after your 26th birthday, you must provide proof that you were not living in the United States from age 18 to age 26. Please note: your Resident Alien Card (Green Card) is not valid as proof of entry to the United States.
If you entered the United States as a valid non-immigrant alien, and remained in that status to your 26th birthday, you must provide documentation to support your claim. For example, if you entered the United States as an F-1 Student, and remained in that status until your 26th birthday, you would need to provide documentation indicating that you were admitted on an F-1 visa and attended school full-time as required. (Acceptable documents for this situation include copies of your I-20Ìs or a letter from the school you attended indicating your full time attendance as a non-immigrant alien). The same thing applies for all non-immigrant statuses. You must explain, if at any point, you violated the terms of your visa, or overstayed your visa and became an undocumented alien.
You should provide as much information as possible. We will use the information you provide to determine your registration status.
Transsexual: For individuals who have had a sex change. You must indicate what gender you were born as, and attach documentation which indicates this as well.
Reason why you failed to register with Selective Service upon reaching age 18 and before reaching age 26: Provide a written explanation for not registering with Selective Service.
SECTION 3:
Sign and date the letter. Return this letter to the address listed with copies of supporting documents showing proof, and anything else you may wish to include. Do not send original documents, as they will not be returned. You should retain a copy of all documents and correspondence submitted.
HELPFUL INFORMATION
This form is designed to be printed for use, and cannot be completed online. After printing, complete the form, attach all appropriate documentation, and mail to: Selective Service System, ATTN: SIL, PO Box 94638, Palatine, IL 60094-4638.
This form is for use only by men born after December 31, 1959, who are not registered and are now 26 years old or older.
This form is not a registration form, and by submitting it, you will not be registered.
If you feel that you have already registered, verify your registration on our website (www.sss.gov), or call our Registration Information Office at (847) 688-6888 to obtain your Selective Service number.
E-mail or fax transmissions of this form will not be accepted.
We will issue a Status Information Letter based on the information you provide. This letter will clarify your status with Selective Service.
If you are being denied a right, benefit, or privilege because you are not registered, submit a copy of your Status Information Letter and an explanation for your failure to register, to the Agency administering the right, benefit, or privilege. That Agency will make the final determination regarding your eligibility. The Selective Service System does not determine your eligibility for any right, benefit, or privilege.
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One thing makes me wonder though, If USCIS has access to all the information on entry/departure, why do they ask people to produce passport stamps/tickets.
They ask that on application thats fine , may to check your integrity that you are lying or not. But why ask for proofs?
One thing makes me wonder though, If USCIS has access to all the information on entry/departure, why do they ask people to produce passport stamps/tickets.
They ask that on application thats fine , may to check your integrity that you are lying or not. But why ask for proofs?
rick92
Volunteer Moderator
Mr Vertigo
Registered Users (C)
Well, why not? Their decision needs to be documented, so they try to make as error free as possible - for themselves. I work at a company where documentation is key. Not a single project goes ahead without extensive documentation about its nature, scope, size, estimated time to completion, etc. That documentation is then safely stored, in case there's a need to revisit it at a later date. It's evidence to establish that the project was completed, and that it was completed in a timely and correct manner.
I would assume that USCIS employees and the agency itself wants to cover its bases, so they ask for proof if they feel like they need it.
Jackolantern
Registered Users (C)
They don't have access to 100% of all travel information for 100% of all green card holders. For some people they have 100%. For others they have nothing. Most people probably fall somewhere in between. Because they don't know everything about everybody, they ask the applicants to fill in the blanks. But you don't know how much they know or don't know about you, so attempting to hide a trip or alter the dates could get you in trouble.
It's a requirement for certain males between ages of 18-26 to register with government for military service.
http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/us...nnel=2f719c7755cb9010VgnVCM10000045f3d6a1____
http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/us...nnel=2f719c7755cb9010VgnVCM10000045f3d6a1____
rangav
Registered Users (C)
Here is my wife's situation.
She arrived US on H-4 dependent visa. She got her GC on 12/4/03. Her age at that time was 24. But she didn't register for Selective service.
She has N-400 interview on April 9th. Please advice us what to do now. Thanks for your time on this.
She arrived US on H-4 dependent visa. She got her GC on 12/4/03. Her age at that time was 24. But she didn't register for Selective service.
She has N-400 interview on April 9th. Please advice us what to do now. Thanks for your time on this.
Jackolantern
Registered Users (C)
Women are not required to register for the Selective Service. If the interview letter says anything about her evidence of SS registration, ignore that part.