Frustrating Interview - Garden City, NY

[nigel 7]

This is the problem when dealing with the uscis requirements,,,,,when you challenge them on stuff like a fine under $500 and mention the instructions, all they will say is that the requirements is just guidelines..

so that leaves the uscis open and as flexable as they wish...

They state that the uscis has 120 days to respond.....i know of people where that timeline has been and passed, again when challeged they say....you got it...there just guidelines...

They move the goal post when they feel they have the right to do so...,...that's why anybody who's becomes a usc is more than happy to be done with such cold people..

[Brother Hesekiel 2,235]

I've been saying this for a long time, over and over again: if you have to deal with USCIS, from the earliest days 'til two years after becoming a US citizen, have a file that reads "USCIS." If you have a traffic ticket, pay it, then put it in the file. Had the O.P. done that and taken it with him to the interview, he wouldn't have to deal with this now.

[chris4336 3]

I really don't think the problem is our preparation - They shouldn't specifically indicate on the instructions that a form is NOT required and the suddenly change their mind and decide that it is required. Plus even if we had shown up to the first interview with the proper documentation they still have to "run it by the manager" to make sure my husband is eligible to become a US citizen even though he made one illegal left turn.

Thanks for the support guys. I talked to my house of representatives office who said to sit tight for a 6 weeks and let them know if we don't hear anything by then. I'm also contacting the senators offices. I will let you know how it pans out.

[Heliosphan 1]

How do you get a Certificate of Good Conduct? I'm trying to go into this interview armed like a tank lol.

[mari&Ryan 93]

How do you get a Certificate of Good Conduct? I'm trying to go into this interview armed like a tank lol.

The answer to your question is in the post #12 of this thread.

[Heliosphan 1]

I'm a dope. Thanks!

[Gary and Alla 3,694]

This is an abstract from the USCIS N-400 instruction page 5:

"For example, if you have been arrested or convicted of a crime, you must send a certified copy of the arrest report, court disposition, sentencing, and any other relevant documents, including any countervailing evidence concerning the circumstances of your arrest or conviction that you would like USCIS to consider. Note that unless a traffic incident was alcohol or drug related, you do not need to submit documentation for traffic fines and incidents that did not involve an actual arrest if the only penalty was a fine of less than $500 or points on your driver's license."

This only means it does not have to be submitted with the N-400. It does NOT mean they cannot ask for it at the interview. They can ask for anything they want. What seems to be the problem? You know what you need to do. You can contact your Senator and it will not matter. Easier to get the documents and go to the next interview.

Edited January 28, 2012 by Gary and Alla

[Gary and Alla 3,694]

I really don't think the problem is our preparation - They shouldn't specifically indicate on the instructions that a form is NOT required and the suddenly change their mind and decide that it is required. Plus even if we had shown up to the first interview with the proper documentation they still have to "run it by the manager" to make sure my husband is eligible to become a US citizen even though he made one illegal left turn.

Thanks for the support guys. I talked to my house of representatives office who said to sit tight for a 6 weeks and let them know if we don't hear anything by then. I'm also contacting the senators offices. I will let you know how it pans out.

"Sit tight for 6 weeks"? That means go to the interview in March. In less than 6 weeks it will be March. Just get the documents and go to the interview.

Edited January 28, 2012 by Gary and Alla

[Heliosphan 1]

"Sit tight for 6 weeks"? That means go to the interview in March. In less than 6 weeks it will be March. Just get the documents and go to the interview.

Whoops. These posts are from a year ago. I just bumped the thread cuz I was curious about the Good Conduct Certificate. I've got a simple trespassing summons that got dismissed but it seems the USCIS wants you to be this flawless individual before they bestow the crown of American citizenship on you. Sheesh.