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Actually, for context, the document is part of the CUNY site for Citizenship Application Assistance that is provided by the university for individuals to apply if they qualify.  Nothing in the document mentions anything about undocumented immigrants at all, though the rights technically remain the same.
 
The root site for the document is http://www1.cuny.edu/sites/citizenship-now/
The chapter is from this document:  http://www1.cuny.edu/sites/citizenship-now/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/media-assets/2017-Call-In-Training-Manual.pdf
 
I've not read through the entire document, but it does appear to be a reasonably good guide for immigration, along with pointers to where to turn if you have concerns and/or further questions.

For those in the NY Metro area, of note is the fact that they (CUNY) also offers free immigration assistance.
 
Detestable? Not in my mind, but rather a good resource to have for those who find themselves in need of some extra assistance...
 

I had mine at a courthouse, but with about 30 others...  The judge seemed genuinely happy to do these, and I've actually seen a video on Youtube with the same judge, and he does seem to be very happy to have happy "customers" for this one occasion.  Obviously, less banter between us and the judge, but among other things, he stated over and over that this was to be our day, and he was there only to facilitate.  You want pictures - take as many as you want.  You want pictures with the judge - he wasn't going to be going anywhere until everybody was satisfied they had as many as they wanted. 
 
Walking up to him for my certificate, he joked that I was the one to blame for the cold weather that we were having at the time (being from Finland), to which I quipped back that it must actually have been our Canadian friend there, since Finland was at the time basking in roughly 45 degree weather... 
 
A good experience, no doubt!
 
 

Actually, for context, the document is part of the CUNY site for Citizenship Application Assistance that is provided by the university for individuals to apply if they qualify.  Nothing in the document mentions anything about undocumented immigrants at all, though the rights technically remain the same.
 
The root site for the document is http://www1.cuny.edu/sites/citizenship-now/
The chapter is from this document:  http://www1.cuny.edu/sites/citizenship-now/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/media-assets/2017-Call-In-Training-Manual.pdf
 
I've not read through the entire document, but it does appear to be a reasonably good guide for immigration, along with pointers to where to turn if you have concerns and/or further questions.

For those in the NY Metro area, of note is the fact that they (CUNY) also offers free immigration assistance.
 
Detestable? Not in my mind, but rather a good resource to have for those who find themselves in need of some extra assistance...
 

You can always point them to this page as well:  https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/temporary-i-551-stamps-and-mrivs

I'll concur that a lawyer is not necessary, but I would make sure to go over all your paperwork with a fine tooth comb so to speak to make sure you have everything that is asked for, and that everything is filled out correctly. 
 
Essentially, you want to make sure that you do no become a blip on the radar and then have something go horribly wrong because of a paperwork error...  Otherwise, this should be straight forward; somewhat similar to what I went through, for other reasons...
 
Good luck!
 
 

Actually, for context, the document is part of the CUNY site for Citizenship Application Assistance that is provided by the university for individuals to apply if they qualify.  Nothing in the document mentions anything about undocumented immigrants at all, though the rights technically remain the same.
 
The root site for the document is http://www1.cuny.edu/sites/citizenship-now/
The chapter is from this document:  http://www1.cuny.edu/sites/citizenship-now/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/media-assets/2017-Call-In-Training-Manual.pdf
 
I've not read through the entire document, but it does appear to be a reasonably good guide for immigration, along with pointers to where to turn if you have concerns and/or further questions.

For those in the NY Metro area, of note is the fact that they (CUNY) also offers free immigration assistance.
 
Detestable? Not in my mind, but rather a good resource to have for those who find themselves in need of some extra assistance...
 

Actually, for context, the document is part of the CUNY site for Citizenship Application Assistance that is provided by the university for individuals to apply if they qualify.  Nothing in the document mentions anything about undocumented immigrants at all, though the rights technically remain the same.
 
The root site for the document is http://www1.cuny.edu/sites/citizenship-now/
The chapter is from this document:  http://www1.cuny.edu/sites/citizenship-now/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/media-assets/2017-Call-In-Training-Manual.pdf
 
I've not read through the entire document, but it does appear to be a reasonably good guide for immigration, along with pointers to where to turn if you have concerns and/or further questions.

For those in the NY Metro area, of note is the fact that they (CUNY) also offers free immigration assistance.
 
Detestable? Not in my mind, but rather a good resource to have for those who find themselves in need of some extra assistance...
 

Actually, for context, the document is part of the CUNY site for Citizenship Application Assistance that is provided by the university for individuals to apply if they qualify.  Nothing in the document mentions anything about undocumented immigrants at all, though the rights technically remain the same.
 
The root site for the document is http://www1.cuny.edu/sites/citizenship-now/
The chapter is from this document:  http://www1.cuny.edu/sites/citizenship-now/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/media-assets/2017-Call-In-Training-Manual.pdf
 
I've not read through the entire document, but it does appear to be a reasonably good guide for immigration, along with pointers to where to turn if you have concerns and/or further questions.

For those in the NY Metro area, of note is the fact that they (CUNY) also offers free immigration assistance.
 
Detestable? Not in my mind, but rather a good resource to have for those who find themselves in need of some extra assistance...
 

I'll add on as a comment to the idea of a boarding school, be it in the US or elsewhere... 
 
I was in boarding school for most of my school years, and with it being an international school, the experience was incredible.  I can't speak more highly about the friendships that have stood the test of time till now, even though my classmates are spread across the globe.  The concept of living and studying with people from all around the world is something that I think that everybody should have an opportunity to do - it expands on tolerance and understanding of everybody in ways that nothing else can.  With everybody speaking english, the immersiveness is immediate and lasting when it comes to language abilities.
 
I know that the school I was at has exchange programs as well, that are available on a sliding scale financially. 
 
If you need and/or want more info, PM me...

Pretty thin information that you are providing here, but...
 
You would need to ask why there is a delay, and possibly consider firing your lawyer if you don't get an answer that meets your approval.  A good question around here will be do you have circumstances going on that really call for having a lawyer in the first place - the vast majority of people here who have gone the CR1 route have done it themselves.
 
In any case, if the lawyer is not doing their job, then why have a lawyer or at least that lawyer at all?

You can always get a notice of disposition from the court that was handling your tickets that will show what the offense was, and what the outcome of the process was. 
 
The recommendation is solid - disclose everything.  Tickets under approximately $500-600 will have no bearing on the outcome, as per the agent reviewing my case, but they do need to be disclosed so as to prevent any complications later on...

There is sense to that, but at the same time I see the flip side of that...
 
First - making a long trip, you want to take advantage of everything that is available since who knows when you'll have the opportunity to do so again. 
Second - especially with kids, you don't necessarily want the trip to be completely a negative experience - let them have some fun too and give them an opportunity to grieve in their own way.  They had an aunt pass, which is not a good experience, but we don't know how well they knew each other either - that would have a huge impact on how they would view the trip.
 
I had to make some long distance trips to see my mother on what I expected to be one of the last times I would meet her, but still made sure to find something enjoyable to do during the trip - even if it meant only trekking around a city that I had called home for a little bit and seeing what all was happening there.  There has to be some mix of activities to counter the overall negative impact of such a trip to keep memories alive and not allow everything to draw you down a deep dark well...
 
If all you can manage is a very quick "turn and burn" type of trip, then yes - go to the funeral and call it that, but if you have the luxury of some time, mix in some positive reinforcement with the bad - even if it is just for your own sake and not just your kids...

I have to wonder if some of those questions that were asked in London were simply questions to verify that the interview had not been rehearsed with extreme details - ie. far more than would be in a normal relationship, but rather as the basis of a scam of sorts.  It almost sounds like the kind of information that somebody in "deep cover" would memorize...

I have to wonder if some of those questions that were asked in London were simply questions to verify that the interview had not been rehearsed with extreme details - ie. far more than would be in a normal relationship, but rather as the basis of a scam of sorts.  It almost sounds like the kind of information that somebody in "deep cover" would memorize...

I don't recall Newark being that horrible as an international arrival - far better than some of the terminals at JFK...  Coming into Newark was a joy compared to most others, to be honest.
 
I recall one arrival at JFK where we were stuck in a narrow, dark, dank hallway for about 30-40 minutes till somebody came along and clarified that citizens/LPR should not wait in line but rather go on through to the open lanes.  Big signs warning against photography too, and I can understand why just based on the conditions.  Quite a shock after going through customs/immigration in any European airport...
 
That said, though Wilmington is advertised as an international airport, there are currently no international commercial flights through there - so it is a moot point unless they are flying in on general aviation aircraft.  Remember that in the US you clear customs and immigration at the first landfall...

I don't recall Newark being that horrible as an international arrival - far better than some of the terminals at JFK...  Coming into Newark was a joy compared to most others, to be honest.
 
I recall one arrival at JFK where we were stuck in a narrow, dark, dank hallway for about 30-40 minutes till somebody came along and clarified that citizens/LPR should not wait in line but rather go on through to the open lanes.  Big signs warning against photography too, and I can understand why just based on the conditions.  Quite a shock after going through customs/immigration in any European airport...
 
That said, though Wilmington is advertised as an international airport, there are currently no international commercial flights through there - so it is a moot point unless they are flying in on general aviation aircraft.  Remember that in the US you clear customs and immigration at the first landfall...

I don't recall Newark being that horrible as an international arrival - far better than some of the terminals at JFK...  Coming into Newark was a joy compared to most others, to be honest.
 
I recall one arrival at JFK where we were stuck in a narrow, dark, dank hallway for about 30-40 minutes till somebody came along and clarified that citizens/LPR should not wait in line but rather go on through to the open lanes.  Big signs warning against photography too, and I can understand why just based on the conditions.  Quite a shock after going through customs/immigration in any European airport...
 
That said, though Wilmington is advertised as an international airport, there are currently no international commercial flights through there - so it is a moot point unless they are flying in on general aviation aircraft.  Remember that in the US you clear customs and immigration at the first landfall...

While I understand that there are times where a certified copy is needed, and this account of how to get one is appreciated, I am both surprised and concerned that an employer may be asking for any copy of the certificate.  Obviously, I have no idea what other documents you already may have, but assuming that you already have a passport, there should be no requirement for any copy of the certificate. 
 
Employers are not permitted to pick and chose what documents you use to provide proof of eligibility of employment - so for instance if you have a passport, that is legally all you need.
 
There may obviously be certain specific employers who have requirements for citizenship that is not tied to employment eligibility, so in those cases having some kind of documentation might be potentially acceptable.  However, the US passport is considered prima facie proof of citizenship, making the requirement for a copy of the naturalization certificate seem *very* odd to me.
 
Each case may be different, but in general, an employer should not ever have to see your naturalization certificate from all that I can tell...

Pretty long ago I remember reading about a K1 fiancée whose USC fiancé was a truck driver, he did not own or rent a home and lived in his truck. She joined him and took care of the paperwork aspects of his job for him. They lived together in the truck. Does your fiancé own his truck? Would this be an option for you?

Can you not accompany him when he works?

This seems entirely incorrect a procedure for the school to have done...  A natural born citizen will have no certificate to prove citizenship, other than maybe a birth certificate.  A US Passport is considered to be prima facie evidence of citizenship, and does not require any further proof.  This holds true even if the passport is expired.
 
For instance, the Department of State accepts a "Fully valid, undamaged US Passport (can be expired)" as proof of citizenship:  https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/requirements/citizenship-evidence.html
 
 

While I understand that there are times where a certified copy is needed, and this account of how to get one is appreciated, I am both surprised and concerned that an employer may be asking for any copy of the certificate.  Obviously, I have no idea what other documents you already may have, but assuming that you already have a passport, there should be no requirement for any copy of the certificate. 
 
Employers are not permitted to pick and chose what documents you use to provide proof of eligibility of employment - so for instance if you have a passport, that is legally all you need.
 
There may obviously be certain specific employers who have requirements for citizenship that is not tied to employment eligibility, so in those cases having some kind of documentation might be potentially acceptable.  However, the US passport is considered prima facie proof of citizenship, making the requirement for a copy of the naturalization certificate seem *very* odd to me.
 
Each case may be different, but in general, an employer should not ever have to see your naturalization certificate from all that I can tell...

Take a look at the topic for passport timelines here - you'll quickly find that the times that are provided (4-6 weeks) are not very accurate, and typically you'll see your passport sooner than that.
 
Also - it is *technically* possible to send a "Certified True Copy" of your naturalization certificate - there is some evidence of it working, and some of it not going as expected.  You can certainly try that but make sure that the "certified true copy" you receive from the USCIS (which has to be done via an Infopass appointment at a later date than your naturalization ceremony) is done correctly - including a raised seal on the copy.  I received a "certified true copy" that was not done right by the USCIS office, and had to go back again a second time for a completely different purpose that I needed a copy of the certificate...

I went and listed a whole bunch, including a category of "various store clubs" on the basis that they wanted to know about them, and saying more than was needed was better than not enough.  IO briefly looked at them and then ignored the entire category, and said something along the lines of simply looking to see if there was anything that was "odd" there...
 
In other words, it doesn't hurt to list all that you can think of; I'm sure I might have missed some in any case...
 

That's just... USCIS being (removed). I'm stunned. Really?! 1DAY and they denied you on that? Don't they have better things to do than having a person who immigrated legally, followed all the laws and submitted using THEIR OWN CALCULATOR ESTIMATE, denying?! it's just bull..
I know it's "on the date they received it" but your interview was a year later from filing. It's just total abuse of power, someone in the office was having a bad day i guess, and that person should be held responsible for his decision. Make it as public as possible until that piece of **** is found and fired, or resigns. They allow undocumented immigrants, kids, grown men, women into the country, granting some kind of assylums, refugee statuses, but deny a person for filing NATURALIZATION ONE DAY EARLY, even though you even weren't. It just boils my blood. They just do whatever they want to at this point. Go after them, and make them responsible. You've got proof in your hands, make them pay YOU for THEIR mistake this time. Whole forum is with you, and "has your back". Hold on, truth will come out.