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1 hour ago, Mike E said:

By law you  must maintain continuous residency after filing N-400 all the way through interview and oath. 
 

Definitely file in  January 2024, and if you haven’t taken oath before you move abroad, file I-131 to get a re-entry permit and naturalize 5 years after you take up residence in the U.S.  

is there a workaround to resetting the 5 year timeline? Like could I be studying abroad and still maintain my ability to be naturalized without having to spend another 5 years to get citizenship?

1 hour ago, OldUser said:

Are you keeping the ties to the US while studying abroad? E.g. lease or mortgage, bank, job etc?

 

There's a chance you will naturalize before September 2024 if filed in January 2024.

 

Otherwise, you need to make sure you don't break continuous residence and physical presence in the US while going through naturalization.

 

Another option is getting a re-entry permit (file today) and that way you can be out of the US for up to 2 years.

I’ll be keeping my bank account, cards and a car but probably not lease and don’t have a mortgage. 
 

if I don’t naturalize before I leave, how do I ensure I’m not breaking continuous residence and physical presence? 

Hi everyone

I am a current LPR and will be eligible to apply for and plan on applying for naturalization in Jan 2024. I plan on applying for grad programs abroad (UK/Europe) which will start in Sept 2024 and last a year max. My long term intention is to live in the US but grad school's cheaper in Europe. So my question is, if I keep coming back to the US before the 6 month mark, does that affect my application for naturalization? Or can I do this and still be okay, provided I attend my biometrics and other appointments in person of course? 

Thank you in advance for your help! 

Just now, Misscloud said:

I-865 for ur spouse 

Thanks! That's it?

Hi I immigrated to the US a while back now but never updated my address with USCIS. I know I need to file an AR-11 but does my USC spouse also need to file something separately? Is there anything else to the process that I am missing? 

Thank you!

5 hours ago, JeanneAdil said:

yes,  expiration date is part of what u need to provide so it will be easy for him to explain at interview

After application submission, he just needs to proceed as normal to the interview and attend the interview and explain the change in passport, correct? 

Hello everyone,
 

I am filling a DS-160 for my father and his passport is expiring but I would like to book an interview appointment with his current passport as it will take some time for the renewal process. Is it okay if we book the appointment with the old passport and take the new one for his interview or update it before the interview somehow?

Thanks. 

On 4/13/2021 at 8:05 PM, Ayrton said:

Your wife has being resident for tax purposes since the first year you filed jointly with her. Since she was abroad, you most likely filed with a ITIN number, that's why you haven't received the first stimulus. If she has a SSN by the time you file taxes, she will be eligible for the first two stimulus on this return, the third one will come either after this one is filed or when 2021 return is filed. You, the USC, are eligible for all 3 as well...

 

Came here literally for this. And while I did get a similar answer to this before, just wanted to let people know that the IRS is slow (probably because of volume) and getting the stimulus based on the change from ITIN to SSN etc. will take time. My wife and I filed our taxes more than a month ago and they still haven't been processed. Possibly because of my SSN being used for the first time for filing (we also sent a letter/document requesting merging of ITIN with SSN) or possibly because they just want to verify whether I qualify for the stimulus. So yea, just wanted to put that out there as well, in case people start thinking they will receive the stimulus promptly. 

Hi everyone, 

So I’m approaching 6 months since my last entry into the USA on my green card in January and am not entirely comfortable flying in the midst of a pandemic. Is it okay if I exceed my 6-month period and enter at a later stage like March when things are relatively settled? Just wanted to get peoples opinion here.

Thanks!

Hi everyone, 

So my POE was July 2nd and I just received my SSN out of nowhere. I’m outside the USA and obviously couldn’t even get an appointment. 
 

The one thing I did was called the USCIS twice to ask them if a request had gone from their side to the SSA for my SSN since I had marked my DS-260 for it. The first time they generated an inquiry which didn’t yield a satisfactory response. The second time they connected me to a higher level official (because the inquiry didn’t resolve my issue). The higher level official categorically told me that now I won’t automatically get the SSN and once I’m in the country I should get an appointment etc etc. 

Now I don’t know if that did something or if someone just woke up from their slumber and decided to process my SSN but thought I’d just update here that I got it. 
 

Thanks!

Hi everyone, 

So my POE was July 2nd and I just received my SSN out of nowhere. I’m outside the USA and obviously couldn’t even get an appointment. 
 

The one thing I did was called the USCIS twice to ask them if a request had gone from their side to the SSA for my SSN since I had marked my DS-260 for it. The first time they generated an inquiry which didn’t yield a satisfactory response. The second time they connected me to a higher level official (because the inquiry didn’t resolve my issue). The higher level official categorically told me that now I won’t automatically get the SSN and once I’m in the country I should get an appointment etc etc. 

Now I don’t know if that did something or if someone just woke up from their slumber and decided to process my SSN but thought I’d just update here that I got it. 
 

Thanks!

54 minutes ago, Imachapyaa said:

Did the upload change your DQ date?

Didn’t change mine. 

19 minutes ago, Stritti said:

 

 

 

how was the issue resolved?

Used my ITIN to file the taxes. It worked. 

Hi everyone,

So as is happening with a lot of people during covid, I also haven't received my SSN yet. However, my spouse and I need to file our 2019 taxes (got an extension till October). We are filing as MFJ and trying to file electronically but the form asks for my SSN as well. I do have an ITIN though, so my question is can I just put my ITIN in response to the SSN question? Or do we file on paper and specify that I am applying with an ITIN?

Thanks in advance for your help!

10 hours ago, Leo O said:

So we finally got our number issued! We basically kept calling/pestering our local social security office until they finally gave in. If you are still waiting for a social security card and if you applied for one via DS-260;

 

1) if it has been over 6 weeks then chances are USCIS lost it (apparently this happens quite frequently), don't wait because chances are nothing will arrive. Contacting USCIS is kind of pointless because they offer no support and/or wrong information.

 

2) If your local social security office keeps telling you to wait, do the opposite. If we had waited, we never would have received a social security card. Keep calling them and eventually you will reach someone who will help you. 

Did you have to post your original documents to them to get the application processed? Or did they do things automatically?

9 hours ago, onek said:

Northern Virginia Community College is one of the larger and good colleges.

Thank you for that!

10 hours ago, millefleur said:

Every school has their own rules about what "in state" means. DC is kind of an odd one since it is not a state. I would just check with the financial aid offices at the schools where you want to study. From my experience, community colleges are more lax about in-state rules than universities.

That makes sense. I’ll look into community colleges too.

2 hours ago, Luckycuds said:

You may want to contact the financial aid departments at the specific schools to see what they consider as in state tuition (length of time needed to live in that state). Regardless where you move I recommend getting a drivers license or state ID ASAP after the move.
If You  haven’t applied for FAFSA earlier this year you won’t Be receiving federal financial aid for the spring semester.

Thanks for the response and advice! I’ll contact the schools I’m looking at and get a license and state ID ASAP. 
Yea I know. I think for FAFSA I’ll have to wait till next year. 

Hi Everyone,

So I’m planning on moving to the DC/Maryland/Virginia area by Dec 2020. I would like to enroll for college level courses once I’m there in Spring 2021.
 

I wanted to know if anyone here knows which of the two states and DC grants the easiest possible option for getting instate tuition the earliest. 
 

Thanks!

P.S. wasn’t sure where to post this so posted it here.

So, I spoke to USCIS and they’ve generated a service request to check what’s up with my SSN delivery. Called the local SSA as well and they said to wait for 6 weeks after green card delivery before inquiring with them. 
 

Now my question is, is there any way to check status updates or find out if anything has changed regarding my SSN delivery? Or do I just wait for it to arrive at the address? 
 

Someone somewhere mentioned SAVE case check. Can that tell if my SSA has received my info for SSN creation and mailing?

POE: 3rd July (IAD)

Card Produced: 19th July

Mailed: 5th August

Received: 8th August

51 minutes ago, HRQX said:

Did you call the specific 1-800 number for your local office? https://www.ssa.gov/locator/ blue "Locate An Office By Zip" button

Yes I did. It was the local SSA office which told me to get an in-person appointment if the info doesn’t arrive to them after 10 days. 

On 8/7/2020 at 11:34 PM, ProbeGT said:

Yes.  Once you have a SSN, you will be eligible

Filing MFS will allow your spouse to remain eligible.  If they file with you (ITIN holder), then neither will get the stimulus

Got it, thanks. Will definitely look into this. 

On 8/8/2020 at 2:29 AM, Ann&James said:

At present there are limited appointments  for SS cards. To be eligible  you must have a valid job offer in writing  or some medical issue. They only issue only under these circumstances with an in person interview . 

Yea I’ve heard this. Which is why I was surprised the lady telling me to get an appointment. In-person appointment isn’t possible for me anytime soon anyway. 
 

On 8/8/2020 at 6:17 AM, Amadia said:

There are major delays with everything because of COVID-19 and it sucks. 

Yup, that does suck. And information available is also confusing because even they themselves are confused at times.

28 minutes ago, ProbeGT said:

Why don't you just file MFS for this year, and then amend to MFJ next year?  This will resolve all of your stimulus check worries

How so? Meaning if we file MFS for 2019 and then amend later to MFJ, that will make my spouse eligible for the stimulus based on 2019 return and when I file for 2020, I’ll be eligible then. Is that what you’re getting at?

56 minutes ago, geowrian said:

If you use an ITIN for 2019 taxes, you won't be eligible for the advance rebate. If you file jointly, neither of you will get the advance rebate.

If you use an SSN for the 2020 taxes, you will be eligible for the tax credit. If you file jointly, you will both qualify for it.

If one gets the advance rebate, the amount of the tax credit will be reduced by the amount received in advance (and any overage forgiven).

 

It's the same total amount either way...just received at different times.

Got it, thanks! That makes sense. 
 

34 minutes ago, bobjennyhitched said:

I can't answer that 100%, but that's what I did. I was advising that you keep pushing the SSA until they give you an appointment. I was deemed as an urgent one as I was transferred with my job so needed it. If you have a job already, you should mention that.

Hmm, the only problem is I’m not in the USA. Will see what I can do.