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On 8/11/2022 at 9:51 AM, eric_and_teresa said:

I filed for my passport in July and received my passport a week ago. How long did it take you to get your naturalization certificate back? Our mail has been so unreliable lately that I am so afraid it may get lost or misplaced, and it is worth $500. Any experiences you can share will put my mind at ease. Thanks!

 

***If an admin could move my post to the passport section I'd appreciate it, I did not realize I posted it on the wrong forum***  Thanks

Did you receive your Naturalization certificate back? I am going to apply for passport and have the same worries, what if I don't receive it back.

On 8/23/2022 at 6:10 PM, HappyG said:

Hello everyone, became a US citizen back in 2019 however didn't apply for a passport at the time. Will be traveling to my home country in about a month from now. Applied for an US passport mid July and received it within 2 weeks. However haven't gotten my naturalization certificate back yet. I've heard that they usually send them in two different mails. How long did it take you to receive yours after getting your passport? Do I need to carry the original document every time I travel outside the States? Thank you 

Did you receive your naturalization certificate back? I am going to apply for passport and worried what if I don't receive NC back.

4 hours ago, chui84 said:

I'm located in Houston Tx  so ceremony was at the USCIS building:

 810 Gears Rd Houston, TX 77067

1.Arived 3o minutes before appt Time
2.Lined up to enter building for security Check
3.Lined up again to confirm appt letter was filled in correctly and signed. Chair number written on appointment letter.
4.Sat down and an officer came by for 2nd check and signing of document and asked to see my Previous EAD's, Green cards etc.
5.Went into the room where Oath was to take place---Each chair has 2 envelops ....1 has a letter from current President congratulating you.
    2nd Envelope has oath of allegiance, American Flag and passport Application Form and Voter registration card.
6.Waited to be called and submit Appointment letter and GC's, EAD etc.
7.Explained what the next process was going to be 
8.Oath of Allegiance was  recited by Officer 
9.Explained about passport application
10.Waited to be issued certificate of naturalization-----Please confirm before leaving as they van make correction free while onsite. Once you leave its going to  cost you.
 
since we were 120 people it took about 2 hrs.

I wish I was scheduled at this location. The process at Campbell Education Center takes 4-5 hours, I have heard.

6 hours ago, STO Overland said:

Then plan to arrive at when ever time the letter told you to arrive. Don't be late.

 

Personally, after waiting many years to be granted the privilege of attending my oath ceremony, I didn't care less about having to wait on the actual day. I even drove up the day before to get an idea of traffic, location, parking etc. Did the same for my interview. But that's me , if I am able to and the situation affords it, I enjoy being self sufficient and not to rely on others.

 

Congratulations on reaching the final step of your immigration journey. 

Thanks. Actually the long wait in lines is quite a nuisance. But you are right, its just one day.

8 minutes ago, obanla said:

just be there early enough and you will be fine.

Earlier I go, the more I'll have to wait. ☹️

10 minutes ago, Burnpro23 said:

No problem with parking. Few entrances but they will tell where to go if you try to enter to the wrong one. Like I said try to get there by 8/8:30am and you will not wait as long in the queue.

Thank you so much.😀

8 hours ago, Timona said:

Why all these questions? 

Want to get the information before hand as I am scheduled for oath taking at that place and haven't heard any good things. Even the intervewing officer told me about long wait if I am scheduled for oath there.

6 hours ago, Burnpro23 said:

I was there on the 14th. They tell you to get there at 7AM but the ceremony actually starts once the judge arrives at around 10-10:30am. The wait killed the joy and we couldn't get pictures with the judge or anything resembling USCIS. Only people in the military got to take pictures.

 

You can arrive at 8:30 so you don't have to wait in line for an hour to enter the building.

 

Overall glad that I'm done with immigration. 

 

 

Thanks. Is there any confusion in enterance to building? Are there more than one enterances? What is the parking situation?

Has anyone taken oath for naturalization at Campbell Education Center Houston? Can you please share your experience? Heard oath taking at USCIS takes much less time as compared to Campbell Education Center. What is the parking situation and are there more than one entrances in the building and what enterance is used for naturalization ceremony and is it OK to be late as I heard it is a long wait till start of ceremony.

Thanks for any input.

On 9/20/2022 at 7:07 AM, chui84 said:

God is Good!!

Finally got my Oath ceremony Scheduled for 09/28/2022!!!

What location are you scheduled? I am scheduled on 10/12/22 at Campbell Education center. Can you share your experience of Oath taking and how long did it take, once you are done.

7 minutes ago, Timona said:

Yes

Thanks.

Those who had their naturalization interview recently, particularly in Houston, can you take your cell phone into the USCIS building? 

On 8/26/2022 at 6:17 PM, Scandi said:

From what I understand, "public charge" can only be an issue if someone seeks to adjust their status or apply for a greencard for the first time. Once you're a permanent resident already, "public charge" isn't a thing anymore. 

Exactly. It does not affect your eligibility to qualify for citizenship.

On 8/26/2022 at 9:39 AM, Kiwigirl91 said:

I am an independent full time student, and I work 30-35 hours a week currently. I will have to cut down my work hours to accommodate clinicals soon, but I have to keep health insurance throughout my program. The cut off for benefits at my employer is 29 hours or less a week. I looked on my states marketplace/affordable health insurance website, and with my income I qualify for a subsidy to reduce my monthly payments. I am eligible under the 5 year rule to file for Naturalization next June, and I am anxious that if I get a health insurance plan that is subsidized (not Medicare/Medicaid), then I will no longer be eligible to naturalize. I haven't been able to find a definitive answer online, or on the USCIS website. Any assistance is appreciated. Thanks!

It is not a public charge. You as LPR are eligible to apply for marketplace insurance. They ask your immigration status in the application. We have been using marketplace from the very first year of our green card.  

On 8/23/2022 at 7:27 PM, Pleasework89 said:

You applied for N400 (naturalization) and you were approved. You became a U.S. citizen, congratulations! As a naturalized US citizen, your children are now US citizens. If you ever want to get them a certificate for proof of US citizenship, you will need to apply for a N600 NOT N400. 

 

You are right with the hefty fee for the n600. It is expensive but a cheaper alternative is the U.S. passport. The reason to get an N600 for their kids after the parents naturalized is because just like the certificate of naturalization, the certificate of citizenship does NOT expire. US Passport for minors (under 16 years old) are valid for only 5 years.

 

Just making sure that if you ever want to apply for citizenship proof for your child, you will apply for n600 for them, not n400.

 

Again, congratulations!! 

Thanks for the information. Also, I am not yet naturalized but have interview next month.

20 hours ago, Pleasework89 said:

If you want to, you could apply for your child's N600 which is the certificate of citizenship. But, with the uscis backlog, you could be waiting for a while to receive it. 

 

You CAN apply for your child's US passport if you have the documents listed on the passport application. You do not need the certificate of citizenship. 

Thanks for the input. It is not only the wait time but heavy fee for N600. It is way more than N400.

On 8/18/2022 at 10:43 PM, Pleasework89 said:

Yes you can. 

So, naturalization certificate of child is not required for passport. Parents naturalization certificate would be sufficient. This is what I understand from the above document. Am I right?

On 8/19/2022 at 2:42 PM, Chancy said:

 

Is the child currently an LPR (ie. green card holder)?

 

yes.

Does anyone know if we can apply for minor child's passport without applying for his naturalization certifate once we get citizenship?

12 minutes ago, Balakasha said:

If the minor children automatically derive citizenship from parents like you said, do they need any certificate or paperwork for applying passport?

You can apply for naturalization certificate using N600 for your minor child once you become citizen but it costs you more than N400. I think passport can be applied without N600 on the basis of your naturalization certificate but you need to check with passport office about the requirement of supporting documents.

I have also filed online application and I remember birth certificate is only required for minor children who will autimatically derive citizenship from you. I don't think its for older children. I just filled in the part where we need to give their names and ages. I even left their address part blank. Only uploaded the birth certificate of minor child.

On 7/26/2022 at 1:01 PM, JE2020 said:

Hi guys,

 

Previously on my USCIS profile, I could see an "estimated time until case decision" for my N-400, but now it's not showing up anymore.

Is it just a glitch or they decided to remove it for everyone?

 

Thank you in advance.

 

Juliana 

It is showing in my USCIS account.

I am also studying about naturalization a lot to see if I qualify under 4y 1d rule. Your case is different and this rule is not applicable on you. You have to overcome the presumption that you abandoned your residence during the period between 6 months and one year. You should have the proof of residence, tax return etc. If you cannot prove you may apply either Oct 3 2022 as your period of absence will be less than 6 months on this date or you can apply in January 2023 ie 90 days prior to completing 5 years. You may read this USCIS site about continuous residence.

https://www.uscis.gov/policy-manual/volume-12-part-d-chapter-3

20 hours ago, medomezo777 said:

i have Green Card by marrying a US citizen
My wife is the main sponsor and there is a joint sponsor 
My wife applied medical insurance (medicaid) for her and our baby when she was pregnant
I did not applied it to them but they needed my papers, such as income, green card and passport , medicaid was for one year and we didn't renewal it because we didn't know the law .
After 6 months I will be applying for citizenship but I am very worry 
is medicaid effect citizenship 
What do you recommend before applying for citizenship?
Thanks

There is no "public charge" bar to receiving naturalization in the United States. 

https://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/will-receiving-public-benefits-hurt-your-chances-us-citizenship.html

No police certificate is required for Pakistan.