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    Rayzor46 got a reaction from Rose_3001 in Global Entry after naturalization   
    Yes, although it depends on the Global Entry office. I got a same day passport in Detroit and thought i would use GE office in Michigan on the same day. However, they were far from helpful  (pretty rude actually). Suffice to say, I got it changed in my home state of ohio later that week with no issues or appointment. Walk in, explain your circumstances and they will update their records. However, if you want the physical GE card updated, there is a fee (not worth it nor needed).
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    Rayzor46 got a reaction from sam08 in Global Entry after naturalization   
    Yes, although it depends on the Global Entry office. I got a same day passport in Detroit and thought i would use GE office in Michigan on the same day. However, they were far from helpful  (pretty rude actually). Suffice to say, I got it changed in my home state of ohio later that week with no issues or appointment. Walk in, explain your circumstances and they will update their records. However, if you want the physical GE card updated, there is a fee (not worth it nor needed).
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    Rayzor46 got a reaction from Mike E in Global Entry after naturalization   
    Yes, although it depends on the Global Entry office. I got a same day passport in Detroit and thought i would use GE office in Michigan on the same day. However, they were far from helpful  (pretty rude actually). Suffice to say, I got it changed in my home state of ohio later that week with no issues or appointment. Walk in, explain your circumstances and they will update their records. However, if you want the physical GE card updated, there is a fee (not worth it nor needed).
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    Rayzor46 got a reaction from cosmonauts in Naturalization certificate photograph   
    Me neither. I should know next week. I will keep you posted.
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    Rayzor46 reacted to El Escocés in Naturalization certificate photograph   
    Good question. Wondering if they’ll use the original biometric photographs taken for AOS. I just checked my interview letter  and it doesn’t say to bring photographs. 
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    Rayzor46 reacted to Stuff2447 in Naturalization certificate photograph   
    If a new picture is not taken at the interview, and biometrics were waived, they use the picture on your current green card (which they did for me).
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    Rayzor46 reacted to Coco&Kitten in Naturalization certificate photograph   
    And if they didn't take a picture during the interview?  In my case they didn't.
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    Rayzor46 reacted to Stuff2447 in Can't attend Oath Ceremony on the scheduled date   
    Follow the instructions on the Oath Notice you receive in the mail (or get online) to re-schedule. It tells you exactly what you need to do if you can't attend.
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    Rayzor46 reacted to Wuozopo in Pros vs. Cons of US Citizenship   
    As an Englishman, I celebrate 9 years as a US citizen next week. I applied as soon as I was eligible. I see it as holding two passports, not disloyalty to queen or country or some moral dilemma. The British will never mark you off their list. You go through the short line arriving at Heathrow using the British passport. Wife can go through that line with you. You go through the short line entering the US with the American passport. 

    I am happy to be free of USCIS forever. You never know how politics will change and how immigration will go in the future. I can always come and go or live in either country at will. If my mum needs extended help at some point, I can stay as long as needed and not worry about re-entry paperwork, etc. I have no intention of moving back to England permanently but I could. Then I could change my mind and move back to the US without anything to do but get out my American passport and go to the airport. if I lived and worked in the UK, I would file a short US return yearly showing my UK income, then exclude it, and owe zero US taxes. 
     
    I will collect my UK private pensions and State pension here in the US as I have all my years in.  I’ve already voted for US President in three elections. It’s made me more interested in US government. I still watch the Queen’s speech every Christmas morning. (9am for me).  I can’t say I have experienced any cons really. 
     
     
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    Rayzor46 reacted to Mike E in Pros vs. Cons of US Citizenship   
    Pros:
    Right to vote Opportunity to hold public office Opportunity to most jobs in federal government that are denied to non-citizens Right to some jobs in state and local government that are denied to non-citizens A single $500 traffic offense can in theory be enough to deport an LPR. The USA has lots of laws and eventually everyone breaks one of them Opportunity to petition a K-1 fiance(e) Opportunity to petition certain relatives that LPRs cannot Higher preference category for certain other family petitions Two passports means when one isn't available (being renewed, waiting on a visa stamp, lost, stolen), the other can be used to travel. E.g. if US passport is not available, use the UK passport to enter Mexico or Canada by land, and fly from there. On the return, walk into the USA with photo copy of the naturalization cert, suffer an hour in secondary, and head home. REAL-ID renewals are simpler (assuming you believe the government won't keep kicking the REAL-ID mandate down the road). Personally I will avoid REAL-ID for as long as possible. Mortgage applications since the PATRIOT act are easier for citizens No requirement to carry proof of lawful presence within the USA. Handy if you find yourself in an internal CBP check point Flexibility to travel internationally without worrying about the 180 day rule, the one year rule, the 2 year rule, and 50% rule Your spouse appears to be a UK citizen, and so the visa waivers are pretty much the same. Still from time to time there are significant differences with specific countries of destination: visa fees, authorized stay, etc. Remember the year Turkey and the USA stopped issuing visas to each other's citizens? Didn't affect me as a Canadian citizen. OTOH while I was an LPR, for a time, Canada and the gulf states were having a diplomatic row, and I wasn't able to transit through them. Easy for citizens to get a 10 year visa for India It is somewhat easier for US citizens to draw social security while abroad than it is for LPRs  Some states deny Medicaid (not the same as Medicare for which LPRs qualify) LPRs do get discriminated against in the work place, by land lords, lenders, etc. In some cases this is illegal and in others it is a grey area. Being a citizen takes care of that Security clearances are easier Certain federal offices are denied to LPRs. As a worker with a green card I could not visit NSA offices and some national laboratories. USA airports are constantly tweaking the passport control lanes. Sometimes citizens and LPRs can use the same lanes, and sometimes they cannot. CBP officers actually hate LPRs, which surprised me when I read this admission:     Cons:
    Must serve on juries. In 2020, I was on call for state and federal jury duty and being stranded for two weeks was a drag. And that was with Covid. It will be worse post-Covid. Passport fees basically double  Renouncing green card status is cheaper than renouncing US citizenship Some customer related job tasks at some employers require "US Citizens on US soil".  As one of the few US citizens where I work, I get stuck with software bug troubleshooting while the non-citizens get to work on cool stuff.  Presenting a green card upon returning to the USA is just easier than handing over a passport.  Non Issues / No difference
    There is a myth that being a US citizen means you have to suddenly pay / file taxes on world wide income and thus that is a disadvantage relative to being an LPR. No, LPRs as US Persons are subject to the same rule LPRs, like citizens are subject to the same restrictions about traveling to Cuba FBAR/FATCA/FINCEN: same for both citizens and LPRs Global Entry: yes LPRs can get it  
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    Rayzor46 reacted to aaron2020 in Pros vs. Cons of US Citizenship   
    PROs.

    A US citizen can't be deported and never has to deal with US immigration.  A green card holder can be deported and has to renew his green card every 10 years.

    A US citizen can vote.  An LPR could get in lots of trouble for voting.  

    A US citizen can live outside the US and has the right to enter the US.  A green card holder must live in the US and have trouble entering the US especially if he is outside the US for more than a year.

    Some jobs require US citizenship.  
     
    CONS.

    A US citizen must report worldwide income.  An LPR does too.  However, the LPR can escape US taxation by giving up his LPR status.  
     
    Getting US citizenship may result in losing foreign citizenship when those foreign countries do not allow for dual citizenship (China, Japan, etc.).
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    Rayzor46 got a reaction from Mike E in Global Entry after naturalization   
    Thanks so much for the details, Mike 👍
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    Rayzor46 reacted to Mike E in Global Entry after naturalization   
    Yes I have.
     
    Yes. You need to go to a Global Entry office (no appointment needed) with your US passport and Known Traveller Number, and ask the officer to upgrade your status to US citizen.
     
    I saw no way to do this online. 
     
    This was in February 2018.  It is possible it can be done online now, but I have not checked as I've no reason to check.
     
    Note that until you get your US passport and register that passport with Global Entry, you cannot use Global Entry.
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    Rayzor46 reacted to ineedadisplayname in Global Entry after naturalization   
    Did you try the website? When I did my Global Entry i was using my conditional gc. The agent told me once I will get the new card I can update the information on their website. I did not check it, but maybe you can select a passport and enter the passport number? worth a try to look around on the website
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    Rayzor46 reacted to Lucky2Lucky in N400 interview notice   
    2 weeks for us.
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    Rayzor46 reacted to BFTE in N400 interview notice   
    It's about a month usually - give or take a few days.
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    Rayzor46 reacted to igoyougoduke in N400 interview notice   
    they give you plenty of time. most often its about 4-5 weeks 
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