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N-400 Document Checklist - 5 Years on GreenCard

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Filed: Citizen (pnd) Country: India
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Folks,

 

Thanks for reviewing my post. I am applying for the US Citizenship, I have completed 5 years with Green Card. No traffic violation, no felony or anything like that. My Wife also has the greencard and we both are from India. I want to clarify the document checklist, looking at the M-477 checklist, it seems I just need the following:

 

- A photocopy of both sides of the Permanent Resident Card

- A check or money order for the application fee and the biometric services fee, as stated in the M-479

- 2 identical color photographs, with my name and Alien Registration Number (A-Number) written lightly in pencil on the back of each photo

 

Am I missing something?

 

Please note-

 

- I am NOT applying for naturalization on the basis of marriage to a U.S. citizen.

- I have NOT taken any trip outside the United States that lasted 6 months or more since becoming a Lawful Permanent Resident

- I have never been arrested or detained by a law enforcement officer

- I have always filled taxes on time and I don't have any overdue taxes.

 

Thanks in advance for your response.

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Filed: AOS (apr) Country: South Korea
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What happened to your tax transcripts for the last 5 years?

05/24/2016 [Day 0] Sent in I-130/I-485

05/26/2016 [Day 2] Package received at Chicago Office

06/01/2016 [Day 8] Received 2 acceptance notification emails

06/03/2016 [Day 10] Received NOA1, priority date 05/26/2016

06/18/2016 [Day 25] Received biometrics letter, 06/27/2016

06/27/2016 [Day 34] Went to Biometrics appointment

07/11/2016 [Day 49] RFIE issued

07/25/2016 [Day 49] Sent RFIE response (total 63 days since start, RFIE paused timer AFAIK)

07/28/2016 [Day 49] RFIE response arrived and signed for by M Sievers; Case updated to 'Response received' (total 66 days)

11/09/2016 [Day 153] Interview scheduled for 12/12/16!!! (total 170 days)

12/12/2016 [Day 186] Approved at the interview (total 203 days)

12/14/2016 [Day 188] Online status update to 'approved' for both I-130 and I-485 (total 205 days)

12/15/2016 [Day 189] Card was sent! (total 206 days)

12/17/2016 [Day 191] Received two I-797s for I-130/I-485 acceptance (total 208 days)

12/19/2016 [Day 193] Card received! (total 210 days)

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Filed: Citizen (pnd) Country: India
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19 minutes ago, Cadence said:

What happened to your tax transcripts for the last 5 years?

Looking at the M-477 checklist I don't believe I need to submit the tax transcript because I have not taken any trip outside the US that lasted 6 months or more:

 

Here is the snippet of the M-477:

 

If you have taken any trip outside the United States that lasted 6 months or more since becoming a Lawful Permanent Resident, send evidence that you (and your family) continued to live, work and/or keep ties to the United States, such as:
□ An IRS tax return “transcript” or an IRS-certified tax return listing tax information for the last 5 years (or for the last 3 years if you are applying on the basis of marriage to a U.S. citizen).
□ Rent or mortgage payments and pay stubs.

 

 

M-477.pdf

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Filed: AOS (apr) Country: South Korea
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My colleague took her 5 years of transcripts to the interview and was asked for it even though she had not been outside the country in the 5 years before the applying. Have them with you just to be safe?

05/24/2016 [Day 0] Sent in I-130/I-485

05/26/2016 [Day 2] Package received at Chicago Office

06/01/2016 [Day 8] Received 2 acceptance notification emails

06/03/2016 [Day 10] Received NOA1, priority date 05/26/2016

06/18/2016 [Day 25] Received biometrics letter, 06/27/2016

06/27/2016 [Day 34] Went to Biometrics appointment

07/11/2016 [Day 49] RFIE issued

07/25/2016 [Day 49] Sent RFIE response (total 63 days since start, RFIE paused timer AFAIK)

07/28/2016 [Day 49] RFIE response arrived and signed for by M Sievers; Case updated to 'Response received' (total 66 days)

11/09/2016 [Day 153] Interview scheduled for 12/12/16!!! (total 170 days)

12/12/2016 [Day 186] Approved at the interview (total 203 days)

12/14/2016 [Day 188] Online status update to 'approved' for both I-130 and I-485 (total 205 days)

12/15/2016 [Day 189] Card was sent! (total 206 days)

12/17/2016 [Day 191] Received two I-797s for I-130/I-485 acceptance (total 208 days)

12/19/2016 [Day 193] Card received! (total 210 days)

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Hi AbhiJ,

 

Your checklist are correct for M-477.  I also went on the N-400 instructions..it shows there on page 10 that you also need a Photocopy of your Current Legal Marital Status Document. I guess it both applies to either you are applying under the 3 year rule or 5 year rule.  I also submitted a copy of my marriage certificate just incase even though I'm applying under the 5 year rule.

 

For the tax transcript, it shows on the instruction on N-400 to just bring it on your interview just in case the IO ask for it.^_^

 

Required Evidence
Below is a list of documents to submit with your Form N-400. 1. Photographs.  Only applicants who reside overseas must provide two identical color photographs of yourself taken recently.  The photos must have a white to off-white background, be printed on thin paper with a glossy finish, and be unmounted and unretouched.  Passport-style photos must be 2” x 2”.  The photos must be in color with full face, frontal view on a white to off-white background.  Head height should measure 1” to 1 3/8” from top of hair to bottom of chin, and eye height is between 1 1/8” to 1 3/8” from bottom of photo.  Your head must be bare, unless contrary to your religious beliefs.  Using a pencil or felt pen, lightly print your name and A-Number (if any) on the back of the photo. 2. Photocopy of Permanent Resident Card.  Provide a photocopy of the front and back of your Form I-551 (Permanent Resident Card).  USCIS must be able to read the information on the photocopy.  If you have lost your Form I-551, attach a photocopy of any other entry document or a photocopy of a receipt showing that you have filed Form I-90, Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card. 3. Photocopy of your Current Legal Marital Status Document.  Provide a photocopy of your current marriage certificate, divorce, annulment decree, or death certificate of former spouse. 4. Documents for Military Personnel or Spouses of Military Personnel:  A. Form N-426 (Request for Certification of Military or Naval Service).  If you are a current member of the U.S. Armed Forces, provide a completed and certified Form N-426.  If you are separated from the military, provide an uncertified Form N-426.

 

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