Voter Registration and N400 application

[trca101 0]

So I have been a GC holder for a while and in 2021 I was changing DL from one state to another and I believe I was put on this register automatically by mistake, I specifically told the clerk I am not a USC and am unable to vote when asked.  So some time later I find I am on this damn register, I contacted the voting office, had myself removed and have a written confirmation I am off it, I also did not vote at all (thank god I am not interested in it either), so now I want to apply for N400 naturalisation.  Has anyone ever been in my situation and successfully gotten their goal without the use of attorney?  I have one scheduled for a consultation soon, but this damn AI is making it seem so easy, for e.g :

 

 

"That’s a big step — congrats on reaching this stage! Applying for U.S. citizenship as a lawful permanent resident (green card holder) involves careful attention to both paperwork and how your history is perceived by USCIS, especially with your recent experience involving mistaken voter registration.

Here are tailored tips to help you prepare and submit your application successfully:

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✅ 1. Be Completely Honest on Form N-400

USCIS appreciates accuracy and truth more than perfection. On the Form N-400:

• Section 9: "Have you ever registered to vote in any federal, state, or local election in the United States?"

  • Answer: YES

  • But explain in the additional information section: that you were mistakenly registered due to a DMV error, that you never claimed to be a U.S. citizen, and that you had the registration removed immediately after discovering it.

  • Attach a copy of the confirmation letter showing your voter registration was removed.

• Section 9: "Have you ever voted in any federal, state, or local election in the United States?"

  • Answer: NO, assuming you have never voted — and that’s crucial.

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📎 2. Prepare Your Supporting Documents

Include the following with your application or bring them to your interview:

• ✅ Your green card (front and back copy)

• ✅ Your passport(s)

• ✅ The voter registration removal confirmation letter

• ✅ Your personal statement explaining the mistaken registration (like the one we wrote above)

• ✅ Tax returns for the past 3–5 years

• ✅ Evidence of residency (lease, utility bills, driver’s license, etc.)

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🧾 3. Be Ready to Explain the Voter Issue in the Interview

USCIS officers are trained to look out for false claims of citizenship. Here's how to address it clearly:

Sample Answer:

“When I transferred my license to Washington State, I told the DMV clerk that I was not a U.S. citizen and didn’t want to register to vote. But due to a system error, I was mistakenly registered. I never voted, and when I found out, I contacted the election office immediately and had my registration removed. I have documentation of that here.”"

[TBoneTX 47,496]

This is not the first such occurrence, and USCIS has seen this before.

 

Sounds like the A.I. has it covered pretty well.  I would make a visually obvious deal of the issue in your N-400 package, such as a colored internal cover-sheet in front of your statement and the letter of error.  In addition, bring up this mistake first thing in your naturalization interview, right after the officer greets you.  It's important that you volunteer it yourself, with intense sincerity.

 

See the lawyer regardless if it makes you feel better, but I think you'll be OK.  Others to whom this has actually happened will certainly weigh in here.

[OldUser 9,865]

You need to be super careful with N-400. False claim to US citizenship is a deportable offence. I'd recommend consulting with a lawyer before applying and wouldn't do this case myself. Ideally, have lawyer go with you to the interview. Filling forms is an easy part anyone can do. Building a strong case is where legal help can be a good idea. The fact you formally withdrew registration and never voted is in your favor. Take any immigration advice from AI with great caution and don't rely on it in itself.

Generally, documenting your effort to resolve mistake is the way to go.

 

Good luck and keep us posted!

 

 

Edited May 21 by OldUser