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The form filler ("wizard") is just an automated tool that helps you prepare the application form. You are not claiming anything until you submit that form by signing and taking an oath before a sworn passport agent.
 
Moreover, info input is not stored anywhere on the State Dept. servers, but cleared once you exit the page, so you're fine.
 
I asked myself the same question when I naturalized, but realized I was too paranoid.

@Mike E Read paragraph "8 FAM 403.4-5  CITY OF BIRTH LISTING" from this Department of State resource, which is also linked above, https://fam.state.gov/FAM/08FAM/08FAM040304.html

On DS-11 or DS-82 you list both city and country. On the passport itself, you can explicitly ask to get your city of birth listed rather than your country of birth. Not sure how, I just know it is possible.

Usually with in 2-6 weeks after the interview, but depends on the location

Hello folks,
 
I applied for Naturalization earlier this year under the 3 year rule. I also have a pending I-751 (who doesn't).  I applied within the 90-day window, so I was a permanent resident for over 2 years and 9 months, but less than 3 years.
 
I made a FOIA request with USCIS for my record, and I also asked for my N-400 records. What I got was basically what I sent as the case was not touched yet, but at the end of the packet there were system-generated flags for my case, as seen below.
 
Should I be worried? Has anyone run across similar flags before? Any input is highly appreciated!
 

I only filed last month and yesterday they scheduled an interview. I'm about ready to stalk the mailman and eat the flashcards. . . 
 
No trees were harmed during the application, though I did use snail-mail, but I thought it was going to take months. Did read somewhere on here that chocolate ice cream helps. . . how long am I going to be waiting if it's not forever?!!! 
 
Disclaimer: I've no complaints & not willing to trade interview spots with anyone.

I read the N-44 instructions again and I saw what you are talking about. What it says is that those kind of incidents do not need to be documented, but I do not see a mention that they do not need to be disclosed and listed. 

Where exactly does it instruct that? I must have missed it

Something doesn’t add up here. 
 
I’ve never heard of being required to name every member of the House of Representatives from one’s state of residence. If that were required then pretty no one from California woukd every naturalize.  
 
You expected to name the House representative from your Congressional district and at least one of your two senators who represent  your state in DC
 
”Practice Civics Test Mobile App
Download our free civics study app at Google Play or the App Store. Search “USCIS civics test” and make sure USCIS is the developer”
 
the above is, imho, the most effective way to prepare for the civics test. In addition memorize the names of your 2 senators and of your house representative:
 
https://www.uscis.gov/citizenship/find-study-materials-and-resources/study-for-the-test/100-civics-questions-and-answers-with-mp3-audio-english-version
 
 “
20. Who is one of your state’s U.S. Senators now?* Question 20 Audio (MP3, 360.11 KB)
Answers will vary. [District of Columbia residents and residents of U.S. territories should answer that D.C. (or the territory where the applicant lives) has no U.S. Senators.]” ” 23. Name your U.S. Representative. Question 23 Audio (MP3, 422.83 KB)
Answers will vary. [Residents of territories with nonvoting Delegates or Resident Commissioners may provide the name of that Delegate or Commissioner. Also acceptable is any statement that the territory has no (voting) Representatives in Congress.]”      
 

I don't think the letter means anything. It just has a placebo effect. USCIS know that you have a conditional GC and that you are waiting for the ROC. I sent my N 400 2 months ago and I did not include a letter. I added the GC and the extension letter. I think it is sufficient. I associate the combo letter as a begging.
And in the most honest way, you don't want another I 751 interview, you d want it waived !

So, in general, if there are no complications, it takes about 6 to 10 months.

About a 7 year wait, give or take 

This. No derivatives are allowed under IR-5 visa category.

Google "visa bulletin"  Click on the link that shows this month or next month.

There is a lot of misinformation on this thread. If you don't know the answer, or just want to get off-topic and argue, maybe you shouldn't be replying.
 
To answer OP's question: It really isn't clear if the Border Search Exception to the Fourth Amendment applies and, if so, to what degree. It is a legal gray area. Unfortunately, as far as I know, there is no concrete yes/no answer to your question. This is something that is likely headed to the SCOTUS in the near future. I do not know how they will rule on this, as the court has been fairly libertarian in recent years, but some of these Justices (especially the ones appointed by Trump) have some authoritarian (tyrannical) tendencies.
 
Someone posted earlier about the laws varying by state. State law is irrelevant, as CBP is a federal agency. State law would not curtail federal authority.
 
The 'Border Search Exception' has been a tool that has been routinely abused by border agents, usually as a means of discrimination and/or retaliation. There are plenty of horror stories out there. It is something that is in desperate need of reform by Congress or executive action. Too bad this Dementia-ridden puppet in office right now is unlikely to do anything useful for us. But hey, this is supposedly what 81 million USC's wanted. In 2018, there was a bi-partisan push to restrict CBP from searching electronics without cause, which was spear-headed by Senator Rand Paul, but unfortunately it failed.
 
I can relay my own experiences on this. A few years ago, my wife and I were pulled aside by two very irate Border Patrol agents while traveling south at a Port of Entry bridge into Mexico. The fact that Border Patrol agents were operating at a POE instead of their CBP counterparts should raise some eyebrows in-and-of itself. They were there to target us because I declined a vehicle search of my car by a local city police officer (NOT FEDERAL) during a traffic stop only minutes before, when I was pulled over for alleged speeding (something that was later thrown out in court). He radioed ahead to his BP buddies to stop us while walking into Mexico and give us some grief in retaliation. That cop was very angry at me for declining consent to rummage through my car.
 
The two agents searched every inch of us, for absolutely no reason. They then separated myself and my wife. One of them pointed and laughed at me out loud (obnoxiously loud) while I walked out as directed. After I left, the other one demanded to search my wife's phone. He went through all of her personal accounts, including e-mail, Instagram, Facebook, and her personal pictures. They found nothing of interest. He then grabbed my phone (which my wife was carrying), and demanded my password from her. She said no, because she did not know my password). This BP agent became enraged and banged my phone off of a desk. There was a gouge in the case because of this, but the phone itself was undamaged. They became increasing upset because they could not find anything criminal to charge us with. They tried taking her across the street to the CBP office (outside of my view and without me knowing), where CBP questioned her for two hours. After their additional two hours of questioning and finding absolutely nothing, they let her go and decided not to revoke her visitor visa. We were allowed to proceed to Mexico, and came back later that day without further incident.
 
I filed several complaints over the next few months. Last I heard, the two BP agents were "disciplined" (but they never divulged what they did). I've only seen one of those two around that POE in the years following this. Frankly, I think that man was high on drugs or steroids when this incident occurred, because he looked different the next time I saw him there (he lost of ton of muscle mass). This would explain his rage and irrational behavior. The city police officer who precipitated this was written up for the incident, and the traffic ticket was dismissed. I never saw the other BP agent again (the one that laughed at me). I would like to think that CBP fired him, but who knows. They will let these clowns get away with anything.
 
Here's the best solution to avoid any issue: either don't bring electronics, or (better yet) wipe your electronics before going to a POE or similar Constitution-free zone. In the mean time, write to your elected officials and advocate for an end to this routine fishing expedition.

Thank you everyone for your replies. They were all very helpful.

I will never understand the comments that say "If you have nothing to hide, what's the problem". Thank you for sharing.

I will never understand the comments that say "If you have nothing to hide, what's the problem". Thank you for sharing.

No. You're good. If your window opened on the 13th, you should be fine.

Thanks for the heads up. I will send it the day my window opens.

Thanks for the heads up. I will send it the day my window opens.

They will be out-of-status if they do not apply for an extension. That's why a Lender cares to make sure you are doing all you need to do to continue your legal status as a LPR.
 
 

Establishing a US presence is important to Lenders. If you cannot establish it, especially if your stay is illegal, you can be a flight risk to the lender, and they might never see their money again. Can you see why it's important for them to keep track of your status at the country?

I will never understand the comments that say "If you have nothing to hide, what's the problem". Thank you for sharing.

I shouldn't need a reason to refuse the government's meddling with my personal and private data.
 
If they think they have a good reason to suspect me in any way, which they shouldn't, they can get a warrant. At least that's how it should be done, and I understand that at the border there might be different laws and authorities given, so that's why I am here asking.