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I am a green card holder. I with my wife (who is American citizen and my sponsor too) came to Pakistan about 2 weeks ago. When I tried to fill in the AR-11 form online, the website stated that it is only for the American address and for any foreign address you should contact US embassy in your country. So I called the US embassy in Pakistan and told them about my address change. But the guy whom I talked to, did not seem to understand as why I wanted to change my address in USCIS record. I tried to explain but he said that I don't need to change my address now but when I go back to USA, then I can inform USCIS about my address change.

My house in USA was rented one and I was planning to live in Pakistan for a longer period (may be for about a year) since I could not keep paying the rent, so I had to leave that house. Whenever I will go back I will have to find another house. I have given my friend's address to the post office to forward all my mail there. Now I want to know that do I have to inform USCIS about my address in Pakistan or not ? If yes, then how? because AR-11 is only for the USA addresses.

Yes AusCal, I am aware of it. I just want to know do I have to inform USCIS about my address which is outside USA? if yes how?

I am a green card holder. I with my wife (who is American citizen and my sponsor too) came to Pakistan about 2 weeks ago. When I tried to fill in the AR-11 form online, the website stated that it is only for the American address and for any foreign address you should contact US embassy in your country. So I called the US embassy in Pakistan and told them about my address change. But the guy whom I talked to, did not seem to understand as why I wanted to change my address in USCIS record. I tried to explain but he said that I don't need to change my address now but when I go back to USA, then I can inform USCIS about my address change.

My house in USA was rented one and I was planning to live in Pakistan for a longer period (may be for about a year) since I could not keep paying the rent, so I had to leave that house. Whenever I will go back I will have to find another house. I have given my friend's address to the post office to forward all my mail there. Now I want to know that do I have to inform USCIS about my address in Pakistan or not ? If yes, then how? because AR-11 is only for the USA addresses.

I contacted my congressman, John Shimkus. Do you think I should contact my senator too? How can I contact the senator? and do the senators help in these kinds of matter? Thanks for your replies.

What state do you live in? Many Senators have staffs that know how to deal with USCIS and get answers to questions. Probaby no one can get USCIS to hurry up, except a court of law.

I live in Illinois but the USCIS office where I was interviewed is in St. Louis, Missouri.

My N-400 is under process. My green card is marriage based. I was interviewed (and passed the test) on August 10,2007. Since then I am waiting for the oath ceremony. I have contacted USCIS many times and even my congressman's office (on my request) contacted them, they told that the delay is not because of my name check , but they are not telling how long it will take to call me for the oath ceremony.

I want to know if an immigration lawyer can help me in this situation? I mean can a lawyer make this process go faster? if so how much it will cost? --- Thanks.

My N-400 is under process. My green card is marriage based. I was interviewed (and passed the test) on August 10,2007. Since then I am waiting for the oath ceremony. I have contacted USCIS many times and even my congressman's office (on my request) contacted them, they told that the delay is not because of name check , but they are not telling how long it will take to call me for the oath ceremony.

Now I am planning to go out of USA with my wife and kids, may be for more than 1-2 year. I am thinking to get a re-entry permit. The problem is that I am renting the house and if I leave the country, I will have to vacate the house and find another one on coming back. Of course, it will change my address.

My questions are:

1. how long it will take to get the re-entry permit ?

2. can any one give me any suggestion, as to what should I do in this situation ?

3. Do I have to inform the USCIS that I am leaving the country for a long time?

4. Can I give them my address (that is outside USA) and request them to send me call letter for the oath ceremony at that address?

5. Would USCIS people do this?

6. Is it going to affect my naturalization process?

I want to know all these answers. I would highly appreciate if any one could answer all these questions. Thanks.

How can I contact my congress man/woman? I mean where can I find his/her contact numbers? Thanks.

Any one please ????????????

I filed N-400 in March 2007 and I was interviewed on August 10,2007. Since then 8 months & 14 days have passed and I am still waiting for the oath. My case status is not updated on the USCIS website. Someone on this website advised me to got to the local USCIS office & ask them why it is taking so long. So I did go to their office & asked them about my case status. The officer looked into his computer & then told me that my case is with the supervisor & that he can not tell me how long it is going to take. I want to know what should I do now ? I would appreciate any help/guidance. Thanks.

I found the following information on USCIS website, in a booklet (pdf) named "Citizenship in the United States":

"Rescission

Individuals who are U.S. citizens by birth cannot involuntarily have their citizenship taken away. For naturalized citizens, citizenship can be revoked only if the government is able to prove that such action is warranted. Rescission of naturalization, or denaturalization, is recommended only where there is objective evidence to establish one or more of the following conditions: 200

• Concealment or willful misrepresentation of material facts related to the naturalization application and proceedings;

• Illegal procurement of naturalization;

• Residence in a foreign country within 5 years after naturalization;

• Refusal within 10 years after naturalization to testify as a witness before a congressional committee concerning subversive activities; or

• Becoming a member of any proscribed subversive organization within 5 years of naturalization."

I did not hear before that residence in a foreign country within 5 years after naturalization can result in termination/cancellation of the citizenship. Any comments please!

Thanks for your replies. I am thinking to make an info pass appointment & ask them.

I applied for N-400 in March. I was interviewed/tested on August 13,2007. I passed the test and now I am waiting for oath. It has been over six months. I want to know is there any one else in the same boat?

Also can any one tell me what should I do to expedite the process ?

Any answer please !!!!!!!!!!!

Has any body used the "Case Status Portfolio with Updates via Email" service on the USCIS website????

Is there anyone who has experience with using "Case Status Portfolio with Updates via Email" service on the

USCIS website? Did anybody created " customer portfolio account" on that website? if so would you please

let me know about your experience? Thanks.

Any input ????? please !!!!!!!

I just added my timeline. At present I am waiting for the oath ceremony. It has been more than 4 and half months since interview. I want to know if there is any way I can find how long it is going to take ?

Hi everyone.

It has been more than 4 months since I have taken the test/interview for the citizenship and now I am waiting

for the oath ceremony. I want to know that can " Case Status Portfolio with Updates via Email" on the USCIS

website be used to know the current case status i.e, to know how long it will take until the oath ?

When I enter my application number to see my case status on USCIS website, I get the following message:

" * Case Status Retrieval Failed

* The status for this Receipt Number is incomplete at this time in this automated system and can not be displayed. Please check your case receipt number to see if it is correct. If you have questions or concerns about your case status, please contact the National Customer Service Center.

Any input please !!!!!!!!

If someone has to go outside USA (to see his sick relative) after passing the naturalization test/interview but before the oath. Does it affect the naturalization process?

So it means I have to memorize only 96 questions of the 'quick civics lessons' booklet. That is good. Thanks to all of you for your input & best wishes .

Regarding the naturalization test, do they ask ONLY the questions from the study material available on the

USCIS website ? or can they ask any question which is not in the 'sample questions' ? I am scheduled for

the interview/test for naturalization. When I went for the fingerprinting, I was given a booklet with the

study material by them. I want to know do I have to study JUST that booklet ? Please reply, thanks.