sunlight999

So I received the letter last week saying I didn't attend the oath and they will reschedule it for you. Should I write them another letter for rescheduling? Or should I wait for their reschedule letter to arrive then see if the date is any good?

As far as I understand there is no way to call anyone in the local office (26 Federal Plaza in Manhattan) regarding this matter right? I would be the most efficient and also the quickest way to get it resolved. Otherwise I feel there is somewhat a lack of communication by just using letters.

Thanks, I will wait for the letter and do what's necessary.

Two weeks ago I received the oath ceremony letter and it was on a date that I would be out of the country, so I mailed the form back with a letter stating the dates I will be unavailable to attend, the letter was sent and delivered (confirmed with tracking) to the local USCIS Office in NYC 10 days ago, I haven't heard anything back since. Today I was an update from the USCIS website, saying that the oath needs to be rescheduled because I did not appear, it's almost like this is expected to happen, lol! Did they even read the letter I wrote to them? Or this is just an automated message. What should I do? Send them the same letter again and expect it may not be read again?

Oh it's 3 years? The Interview letter I received said to bring all returns in the last 5 years. Looks like I better find them to be on the safe side. =)

If I applied as the 5-year rule then I should bring tax return of the last 5 years to the interview right? What's the odd that the interviewer will actually look at them?

The date on my I-797 is May 2nd but the USCIS tracker showed that case was received on May 10th, is this normal to have a gap? No biometrics letter yet.

Hmm, it says "My Case Status does not recognize the receipt number entered."

I will try again in a couple of days.

Is it possible to track a case number from I-797c if it begins like NBC*？The system won't allow me to add it because it contains a "*".

I had a question, I find out that my wife mailed the packet to a P.O. box address

USCIS

P.O. Box 660060

Dallas, TX 75266

instead of :USCIS

Attn: N-400

2501 S State Hwy 121 Business

Suite 400

Lewisville, TX 75067

does that delay the process ? should I send another packet ?

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/592438-which-texas-location-is-the-processing-center/

Update: Delivered this morning

I don't if anyone else who sent to the PO box obtained a delivery confirmation, but I think this just shows that it's more reliable to sent to the other address via express so it's actually received by a person than just the PO box.

I just checked the status tonight and it shows the info from yesterday:

I think I better give them a call tomorrow.

Thanks. I did mine at the bronx location for AOS (two weeks early walk-in), it should be the same place for naturalization right? I haven't moved since.

I will be out of town until the third week of May (around May 20th) so I want to send my application and expect biometric appointment no earlier than the 20th of May. From reading other people's progress it seems most of the March applicants have their appointment date approximately 30 days after the day they sent them in. Right now I am planning to mail it on April 20th. But is it true that 3 days early to get fingerprint done is better than being 3 days late? If so it's probably better for me to send it around the 22nd or 23rd of this month. What do you think?

To avoid any delay I went to the town hall today and paid $10 for a certified marriage certificate, I am all good now.

I see, so I assume this new requirement takes place as of yesterday? or the last day when the old form is still valid? I have already filled out the old form and it's ready to be mailed tomorrow or so, wonder if I should include the copy of marriage certificate.

Sorry for starting a new thread as I am about to file N400. If applying under the 5 year rule, should I include a copy of marriage certificate? I read this in the newly released instructions but not sure if this is for everyone or only those who apply under the 3 year rule. Thanks!

Thanks, I just need a reassurance. =)

Yes I was referring to N400, so does sending to one location result in slightly earlier processing than the other or there is no difference?

Between Dallas and Lewisville, which one is the location that all applications will be transferred to eventually?

Also for the list of trips outside of U.S., it says to start with the most recent trip, however my most recent trip involves more countries that can be fitted in the space provided, so can I instead list everything on a saparate sheet of paper and just write "see attached" in the table provided? Because if I try to include those trips that I can fit in the spaces they will not be in a chronological order.

If the residence and employement are current, the "To" date should be written as "present" right?

And this one is similar to what I asked before, if I answer "no" to jail, can I leave question 29 in part 11 blank? or do I put "n/a" Because the question already says "if you answered "yes" to ... complete the following table", so I assume if I answer no then it's safe to skip it.

Great, thanks!

1. I obtained my permanent resident status through marriage to a US citizen over 5 years ago. For the first question of the form should I check "has been a permanent resident for at least 5 years" or "has been a permanent resident for at least 3 years with marriage to a US citizen"? because they both seem apply to my case. However if I check the second option I will need to provide evidence of my spouse, marriage certificate, tax return and other related documents. I want to apply in the most straightforward way, can I check the first option instead?

2. For some questions which don't apply to me or optional questions, should I leave them blank or answering them? For example, name change question, can I leave it blank or do I have to check "No"? For prior marriages and children question, which neither apply to me, can I leave them blank or do I have to write "N/A"?

3. Should I write in uppercase for all entries (name, address, etc)? or capitalize only the first alphabet of each line?

4. Should I write my A-number on the top of every page? There is a place for that but it's not available to write anything in the PDF file. I guess I may need to hand write it after printing it out?

5. The current N400 has an exp. date of 9/30/15, I guess it's okay to use since the newer one has not come out yet right?

Thank you very much!

Thank you all for the kind support! I will consider my options.