Not showing in Citizenship interview

[Ibek 0]

Hello,

 

I came in marriage case. Two months after I filed for my citizenship interview, my wife left the house. We have separated since four months. I have my citizenship interview within next 20 days. Since I don't live with her I am not eligible for this neutralization interview. My question is do I have to send an email to USCIS that due to family problem I can't come to interview? or never notify USCIS and don't show up? Is not showing up in interview without any notice makes the officer mad and affects my case in future?? Please need your response. 

[Ryan H 3,791]

Moved from IR-1/CR-1 Progress Reports to Effects of Major Family Changes on Immigration Benefits forum.

[Penguin_ie 5,986]

Yes you should formally withdraw your application, it makes the paperwork tidier for them and means your case won't be denied for a "no show", whcih could raise questions when you re-apply later.

 

This is of course assuming you haven't been a greencard holder for 5 years; if you have, you can still go ahead with the interview based on that, and your spouse is not needed.

[Ibek 0]

Hi, 

 

I did not show up in interview. My case has update and it is stated that "On April 13, 2017, we requested that certain people associated with your Form N400, APPLICATION FOR NATURALIZATION, Receipt Number NBC*00000000, come to an appointment. No one came to the appointment, and this will significantly affect your case. We will mail you a notice if we make a decision or take further action. I am kind of scared that what will be the significant affect in my case? 

[Unlockable 7,306]

Did you formally withdraw you application like you were advise to do or did you simply not show up?

[EmilyW 1,226]

Why did you not inform them as other posters advised? 

[Ibek 0]

No I didn't. I just didnt show up. I consult with other immigration lawyers. They told me not to show up without informing them. 

[EmilyW 1,226]

So they told you to inform USCIS.  Forum members here informed you to inform USCIS.  And you didn't.

 

What did the lawyers tell you to do now?

[Ibek 0]

That was my mistake that I didn't formally withdraw my case. I listed to my lawyer and neglect to do that. so now after not showing to interview I got a mail from immigration states "You have 30 days to explain that why you did not appear. failure to this notice will result in your application being administratively closed without further action" Now my lawyer tells me to send them the letter and formally withdraw the case and let the immigration officer know. 

 

What would you guys advise? Thank you and appreciate your response. 

 

 

Abdul 

[milimelo 4,230]

Really? Send.the.letter.withdrawing.your.application. 

 

You were told told to do this back in March and you're still asking what to do? 

[Asia 2,491]

They gave you 30 days to explain why you did not appear. So just do that. Explain it to them.

[Ibek 0]

I will send a letter and formally withdraw the case. 

 

Thanks

[Ibek 0]

Hello,

 

would you guys please give any advice if this letter is correct to send to immigration. Do I have to say that we were seperated due to that reason I didn't come? Any suggestions? I will appreciate your reply.

 

 

thanks;

 

 

Abdul

 

 

I was not able to appear for my interview because, personally, I am going through a very difficult time in my life.  For this same reason, I will need to withdraw my application for naturalization.  I ask that you allow me to withdraw without prejudice.  I will file again at some later date.

 

I appreciate your attention and your assistance in this matter.

 

Sincerely,

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[2far 185]

A more appropriate response would be....

 

Hello,

 

I was applying for naturalization under the 3-year rule based on my marriage.  Since applying, my marriage has dissolved and we will be getting divorced.  Therefore, I am no longer eligible to apply at this time and that is the reason I did not attend the scheduled interview.  Please withdraw my application of the N-400, and I  will reapply under the 5-year rule when I meet that criteria.  

 

[charmander 692]

10 hours ago, 2far said:

A more appropriate response would be....

 

Hello,

 

I was applying for naturalization under the 3-year rule based on my marriage.  Since applying, my marriage has dissolved and we will be getting divorced.  Therefore, I am no longer eligible to apply at this time and that is the reason I did not attend the scheduled interview.  Please withdraw my application of the N-400, and I  will reapply under the 5-year rule when I meet that criteria.  

 

Instead of using 3-year rule, I'd say naturalization on the basis of marriage to a U.S. citizen. Then, at the end instead of saying 5-year rule, I'd say I plan to reapply when I become eligible for naturalization in the future.