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  1. OldUser
    I heard of cultures not using last names in general. But to think that one can just easily add a last name to passport after US officials flagged it... That seems odd. Why wasn't it there in the first place then? AFAIK, when no first name available, US officials put FNU (first name unknown). When no last name available, US officials put LNU (last name unknown). To OP: you can get denied entry at any point, just like any tourist. But unlikely because of this.
  2. OldUser
    What sort of ties do you have to the US now? Do you own a property here? Do you have bank accounts, savings here? Typically, employment overseas is not a problem, as well as unemployment.
  3. OldUser
    I think @Lil bear summarized it well. LPR status / legal status is covered by GC. But address in the state requires bank statements, bills, any other similar correspondence showing name and address. This is pretty easy to get.
  4. OldUser
    $250 and few weeks is cheaper and faster than mistakes when dealing with USCIS. Those can take months and thousands to fix. I don't think you can blame the agency for your mistakes.
  5. OldUser
    Sounds weird, I thought GC should prove both legal presence and identity. It has both pieces of information. Did you try different office or speaking to manager?
  6. OldUser
    Getting ID should be easier than naturalizing. You already have 1 piece of evidence - letters from joint bank account. Just get another piece of evidence, that will allow to get ID. And this will make N-400 easier. With free options I mentioned there should be no big deal. Not sure why this is a hold up? Good luck and let us know how it goes.
  7. OldUser
    Using credit cards for USCIS charges involves a bit of a risk due to banks occasionally declining transactions as fradulent. However, I'd give it 6-8 weeks for USCIS to charge the card, open the case and send extension letter by mail. These are current timelines.
  8. OldUser
    Foreign passport doesn't list the US address. Same goes for marriage license. W2 may list address, but OP's parents are not employed.
  9. OldUser
    Just an idea. If current filing fee doesn't change, you can save $1335 in 12 months by putting aside $111.25 every month.
  10. OldUser
    No, her N-400 will be denied, because a US citizen cannot apply for naturalization. Also, you always need to list your kids in N-400, don't misrepresent yourself as this may prevent you from naturalizing. N-600 is optional, not required. But highly recommended. You don't have to do it immediately or ever. The only risk is if your daughter will have issues proving she's a US citizen in the future. That may cost more than N-600 (lawyer fees etc)
  11. OldUser
    This question? The answer is yes, it's possible. But not guaranteed. There's high chance of interview, because after filing N-400, I-751 usually gets transfered from service center to local field office. I suspect most of the I-751s approved without interview are approved by service centers. If you're lucky to get approved before the file gets transferred to local field office, then you won't have interview. The chance of local field office waiving interview is lower than service center.
  12. OldUser
    How did you prove your residence (address) at DMV? OP is struggling with that.
  13. OldUser
    No, only you have to pay N-400 fee. But if you need her to have a certificate of citizenship, she cannot do N-400 (will be denied) and should file N-600 instead. And I wish the fee was as low as N-400! You can delay filing N-600, but that is one the best presents for 18th / 21st birthday you can give to your child. Here's reasons why:
  14. OldUser
    If the daughter is your biological daughter, is LPR, under 18 and lives in your full physical custody at the time you naturalize, she will be US citizen by operation by law. You will be able to get her US passport and (highly recommended) certificate of citizenship (N-600).
  15. OldUser
    This is typical It is possible, just requires a bit of effort. 1) Have you thought of online savings / checking accounts? Many of them don't have maintenance fees. Think of Capital One, Discover, Amex. Can open them online and receive letter which can be used for proof of residency. 2) Secured credit cards? Sometimes you can open one by giving $200-300 to the bank to secure it.
  16. OldUser
    Self delete
  17. OldUser
    Did many of them have N-400 pending at the same time?
  18. OldUser
    I suspect files of filers within early filing window typically get put aside for 3 months. After all, USCIS cannot naturalize people in early filing window until they meet the criteria for naturalization.
  19. OldUser
    It's worth calling but also USCIS systems are buggy. Could be glitch in IT system. I'd also monitor mail. Sometimes online status doesn't update but USCIS sends a letter.
  20. OldUser
    Thanks for sharing the experience. You're never asked for GC / extension letter when leaving the US unless using GC for visa free travel to countries who rely on it. It's good you had original with you when travelling back. Most of the issues arise with airlines denying boarding US bound planes.
  21. OldUser
    Yes.
  22. OldUser
    The key word is "if" in explanation to this question. If beneficiary lives overseas, then provide address.
  23. OldUser
    It shouldn't
  24. OldUser
    I'm not as qualified as an immigration attorney. Sounds like a good advice. Though you'd have to convince airline staff in other countries, this is the hardest part.
  25. OldUser
    So they should not be included. The household in this case is in context of finances / taxes. As if you lived with roommates. You're typically not going to include them in your household even if you share a house for living arregement.
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