Tom_Jim

As an LPR, you're still subject to deportation, and, depending on the severity, certain convictions make naturalization difficult or impossible.

From what I understand, she lost her Philippine citizenship upon naturalizing in a foreign country, so she is not a dual citizen now, but she can re-acquire Philippine citizenship and become a dual citizen by taking an oath at the Philippine consulate.

This is correct. When you take the US Oath, you essentially renounce your Philippines citizenship. To reacquire it, you go to your consulate (or Embassy), and apply for reaqcuisition of RP citizenship. I did mine the same day. My RP passport was still valid, but they voided it and had me reapply again as a dual citizen. No idea why they did that (my passport still had like 4 years validity).

If you are a contractor and receive 1099 income from the company you're doing the work for, you consider this self-employment and should list yourself as the "employer". That's what I did.

If you are a contractor and receive 1099 income from the company you're doing the work for, you consider this self-employment and should list yourself as the "employer". That's what I did.

I went to Manila and stayed there for close to 11 months while I was an LPR on a one-way ticket. I had no bills (except a cellphone bill). I was still able to naturalize, and they never even brought up extended trip outside. I think you will be OK.

Well that's a bummer.

It could be much worse.

She's unemployed. She doesn't receive remuneration for a skill.

The N400 has the least amount of paper than any of the other forms. It's literally (for me), 1/8th the size of my I-751.

I have a great lawyer who did my F1, H1-B. And he charges less than $1500. Send me a PM if you're interested.

You interview solo.

The border holding was a detainment (were you free to leave on your own?). I would list it - because that appears on CBP's system. Should pose no issues.

i believe that he will have problems. The green card expiring puts him/her in a bad situation. They are now here illegally. I do not believe that they will be able to get citizenship till they fix their illegal status. Others with more info will chime in but I believe you family member has major issues at this time that may require a lawyer.

That's why you're not an immigration lawyer doling out nonsense like that.

A family member of mine who's been a PR for over 10 years would like to apply for his citizenship. He has not renewed his GC since it last expired a few years ago, what are the appropriate steps that should be taken prior to filing the N- 600 ?

N400, not N600. Go apply. No need to renew his/her greencard.

ny is very backed up

Thank you.

So what would be the quickest way to get her friend to the US since they have been apart for over a long period and would prefer that she join her in the US at teh earliest. Would coming here on a tourist visa-changing to fiance visa be the fastest? thank you

How about getting a fiancee visa? That always worked.

Sounds like a waiting game. You're still within the window of "up to three months".

He lives with you, whether fulltime or not.

It's within their purview to conduct any and all background checks up to the point of your oath taking.

I've tried calling through the regular hotline before, I still manage to get the agent to transfer me to tier 2. Srsly though, be calm but insistent I guess.. as far as I know, they can't deny access to tier 2 especially if you let them know that you'd hate to miss your oath ceremony just cause they won't let you speak to tier 2

Demand for transfer is on their list of Reasons for transfer by the way, they always mention that to me haahaa

hahhaha!~

I did mine in the NY passport agency.

They will take your original and return it to you in the mail with your passport.

Hello,

Next tuesday is my wife US Naturalization Test (Civic, Reading, Writing). A girl on fb failed and now she is nervous. She has been studying all 100 questions for 4 days straight. She set-up index cards for all questions. She has been using the audio CD in car. She is familiar with information on N-400. I saw on website that 91% pass this test. Anything else she can do to prepare and feel confident?

Thanks

C

The best way to pass a very important event, is to stress out as much as possible at all times of day. Then, take the test.

USCIS loves it if you submit using ACCO binding at the top. My lawyer is a former USCIS adjudicator and submitted my application just how they want it.

Yes. You will have an opportunity to change your name during naturalization.

Some names that are already been taken:

Dom Perignon Champagne

Destinee Hooker

Preserved Fish

Sir Cosmo Duff Gordon

Did she return it to you?

Yes, she did. She just made a copy.

I did my oath last Friday and all went well...PHEW!!

Thanks again.

Awesome, Reggaeboys!

Update...they didn't need my old passport because it was expired beyond the 5yrs rule. Only documents going back 5yrs when you filing your N400

Good luck! You will be fine.

Just as an aside. When I did my naturalization interview, the IO was super chill and sort of hilarious. She did however, ask me for my old passport (pre biometric passport) which was old as hell. I have NO idea what she did with it. She took it to a back office out of my sight. I thought it was super odd because that passport was uber old. Maybe it had my China visa in there and wanted to verify? Who knows what these people do with things.

Good thing public intoxication isn't a crime under the moral turpitude definition. You should be OK. If your lawyer is worth his salt, this should be resolved (hopefully) in your favor.