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Hello Fam, I am asking this question on behalf of a friend. He has been married to his US Citizen wife for 10 years but they stopped living together since about 7 years ago. They never got divorced. He applied for his citizenship based on the 5 year rule, he was approved but at the point of oath ceremony his case stalled since 2 years ago. USCIS has now sent a letter now stating that records showed that he and his wife have not been living together and that their “marriage does not appear legitimate”. Coupled with this, they wrote that he has outstanding or overdue taxes.

 

Please how do you advise for him to proceed? He has 15 days to respond?

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4 minutes ago, Crazy Cat said:

Time to "lawyer up", imho.  This is no longer DIY.  Have they claimed misrepresentation yet?  Did he just apply for citizenship?  

They haven’t claimed misrepresentation yet. He applied for citizenship 2 years ago, he went for the interview, he was approved. A day to the oath ceremony was when they called him saying he should not attend the ceremony that his background check was still pending. Just few days he got the NOID

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I do not see how he could have been approved.

 

Did he use a Lawyer?

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7 minutes ago, Makanaki said:

They haven’t claimed misrepresentation yet. He applied for citizenship 2 years ago, he went for the interview, he was approved. A day to the oath ceremony was when they called him saying he should not attend the ceremony that his background check was still pending. Just few days he got the NOID

Did he remove conditions?

 

Even if applying based on the 5 year rule, the  circumstances of how he initially got the GC matter.  Sounds like they suspect fraud. Even if he withdraws his application from citizenship, he could be referred to an immigration judge.   I agree, he needs a lawyer.

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2 minutes ago, SalishSea said:

Did he remove conditions?

 

Even if applying based on the 5 year rule, the  circumstances of how he initially got the GC matter.  Sounds like they suspect fraud. Even if he withdraws his application from citizenship, he could be referred to an immigration judge.   I agree, he needs a lawyer.

No he did not have to remove conditions. He was given a 10 years green card.

 

His marriage is real. Him and his wife had a major issue that involved the police. Ever since they lived apart. They are now in good terms but just not living together.

 

if he withdraws his citizenship can it affect his GC at all?

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Might have to immediately withdraw the N-400, if possible.  This could get real messy. 

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In summary, it took 13 months for approval of the CR-1.  It took 44 months for approval of the I-751.  It took 4 months for approval of the N-400.   It took 172 days from N-400 application to Oath Ceremony.   It took 6 weeks for Passport, then 7 additional weeks for return of wife's Naturalization Certificate.. 
 

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2 minutes ago, Makanaki said:

No he did not have to remove conditions. He was given a 10 years green card.

 

His marriage is real. Him and his wife had a major issue that involved the police. Ever since they lived apart. They are now in good terms but just not living together.

 

if he withdraws his citizenship can it affect his GC at all?

So he now has a criminal record?  

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1 minute ago, Makanaki said:

If he withdraws, any impact on his green card?

It might already affect his GC.  He needs to get a good attorney asap, imho. 

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"The US immigration process requires a great deal of knowledge, planning, time, patience, and a significant amount of money.  It is quite a journey!"

- Some old child of the 50's & 60's on his laptop 

 

Senior Master Sergeant, US Air Force- Retired (after 20+ years)- Missile Systems Maintenance & Titan 2 ICBM Launch Crew Duty (200+ Alert tours)

Registered Nurse- Retired- I practiced in the areas of Labor & Delivery, Home Health, Adolescent Psych, & Adult Psych.

IT Professional- Retired- Web Site Design, Hardware Maintenance, Compound Pharmacy Software Trainer, On-site go live support, Database Manager, App Designer.

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In summary, it took 13 months for approval of the CR-1.  It took 44 months for approval of the I-751.  It took 4 months for approval of the N-400.   It took 172 days from N-400 application to Oath Ceremony.   It took 6 weeks for Passport, then 7 additional weeks for return of wife's Naturalization Certificate.. 
 

 
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