Tom_Jim

I believe AOS can only be achieved if she's married to a USC. 

If I were you, I would wait until you naturalize. 

Answer, "no".

55 minutes ago, Fr8dog said:

I seriously doubt this would be considered "detained" by the letter of the law, but I'm not a lawyer. Regardless, you will be asked all questions again during your interview. Changing some answers during this are not considered a "big deal". Some of mine were changed because I misinterpreted the question (concealed gun permit was considered weapons training) or because the situation had changed. (speeding ticket after filing). Still got approved "on the spot"

I was pretty clear in my first answer. Technicality vs practicality. I make no assertions as to what's "right". To figure out if you're being detained:

1. Ask if you're being detained.

2. are you allowed to leave on  your own after being pulled over? No. Therefore you're detained.

You're talking about as if your case is somehow a rule not an exception. Every case is its own microcosm. 

On 3/30/2020 at 6:47 AM, Simple123 said:

Hi All , 

 

I was pulled over a few years ago and the officer told me it is just heads up since one of my brake lights wasn't working , there was no ticket and now warning . 

 

Do I mention that in the application?

Technically, yes. Practically, no.

On 3/31/2020 at 10:39 AM, Fr8dog said:

You do not report that on the N400. However if the question comes up at the interview and the IO asks you "have you ever been pulled over" than you tell them. The current N400 does not ask for "being pulled over without a citation"

They do however, ask you if you were detained, which this person was.

Choose #2, is what I would do.

3 hours ago, missileman said:

3 hours ago, Sam Mirza said:

 

Hello there fellow VJers, 

                                             I am now ready to file for divorce but I have a question, and that is, my wife and I have been physically living at different addresses since late last year due to her deteriorating mental health and my safety. The divorce form asks about our address of residence. Should I put both the same addresses or different addresses? Or it doesn't make any difference. I will be filing for my naturalization in later this year under the 5-year rule. All I need to know that putting the same residential address or different for both is going to matter or not, later on in the process of filing for naturalization. Thanks for your sincere and expert advice in advance. 

 

Use the address that you filed on your AR-11, which I am sure you did since you're living separately.

Technically, when you sign the actual Certificate of Naturalization, it instructs you to sign your "Complete and True Signature". This means, you should sign your actual full legal name in your own penmanship. So, if your name is, "MARTIN PENDERGRAST SMITH", you should literally sign your certificate as, "MARTIN PENDERGRAST SMITH"; either in block letters or your own penmanship. In other words, no abstract signatures.

No, the fingerprints are taken during your biometrics.

"Flr" is short for, "Floor".

If you became an LPR after your 26th birthday, you don't even need an SIL. You weren't required to register for selective service. So, answer "NO" to the question asking if you registered.

On 4/29/2018 at 5:19 PM, Heiwa said:

Thank you payxibka.

 

Heiwa. Save your money. No need to renew your greencard. You do not lose your permenent residency just because your card expires. There are many people who applied successfully who did not renew greencard. Read the N400 instructions, it doesn't require you to have an unexpired greencard.

Good luck!

no need to renew

If you do get a separate plastic sleeve or other holder, ensure it's acid free.

You should still be able to travel. Good luck with naturalization! 

Technically, yes, he was detained on both examples you provided. The litmus test for detention is always as follows: 1) were you free to leave on your own without having to ask them?  If no, then you were detained. 

FWIW, you can always ask LEOs and customs officer if you are being detained so there's no ambiguity. 

It's worth noting that you are required to still be married to the same USC from whom you received your greencard benefit from. Assuming you're still married to the same person, you will be eligible to apply in 2018. 

In addition to whatever else USCIS enumerated in the letter he got referring to his biometrics, he needs to bring all his fingers, and his face.

Technically speaking, a "complete and true signature" is just your name fully written out. So, if your passport reads, "Jane Sandford Doe", then, you should write in your own penmanship, "Jane Sandford Doe". That's how I was instructed to sign it. 

On 1/10/2017 at 6:16 PM, ram0201 said:

Might be a stupid question, but how would I travel outside of the country when my greencard expires this year? Do I need to do a renewal?

Probably. But not sure. 

15 hours ago, ram0201 said:

 

Shoplifting is a a crime of moral turpitude. Dependent on the individual adjudicator and/or the USCIS director for your interviewing office, it may pose an issue with your naturalization. There is no statute of limitation when it comes to asnwering questions on the N400 where it asks if you have ever committed a crime and have been convicted of any crime. So, 40 years can pass, but you'd still have to answer "yes" to that question.

There are lots of people who remain LPRs and never commit to naturalization because of their record. They are LPRs for life.  Greencards expire, but your LPR doesn't. However, LPRs are subject to deportation. USCs are not.

I would go with a lawyer.

Yes it is a problem. She is out of status as in no longer a permanent resident. Can't become a US citizen without being a LPR.

She needs to resolve the GC issue immediately. Have her apply for a renewal of GC.

This is the worst advice anyone can dole out. Clearly, you have no idea what you are talking about.

Hi. Read the copious notes, tips, guidelines, and stickies that litter this site. If you don't want to, get a lawyer to do your naturalization.

How long have you had your GC? You should have contacted USCIS right away for correction. It's not a guarantee that you will not get harassed.

You need a birth certificate. Why don't you request one from the hospital you were born in?

You need a birth certificate. Why don't you request one from the hospital you were born in?