Hi everyone,
I would like your help. My spouse and I recently received our I-797 approval notices for both the I-130 and I-485. We're now waiting for the conditional green card to be produced. However, I have a concern about one question on the I-485 form, and I'm hoping to confirm that my response won't affect future naturalization.
On the I-485, there's a question asking:
“Have you ever: Applied for exemption or discharge from training or service in the U.S. armed forces or in the U.S. National Security Training Corps on the ground that you are a foreign national?”
“Have you ever been relieved or discharged from such training or service on the ground that you are a foreign national?”
I answered NO to both.
Here's the context: While on F-1 status in early 2024 ( I was 25), I received a letter sometime earlier this year saying I had been automatically enrolled in Selective Service. The letter instructed me to mail in my I-94, foreign passport, and F-1 visa copy if I was F1 status. I followed the instructions and sent those documents. I never heard anything back, so I assumed the matter was resolved.
When we submitted the I-485 later that same year (late 2024 - still 25 yod), I was still maintaining my F-1 status and did not re-register for Selective Service. I have now received my green card (may 2025 - 26 years old and few months).
I just want to confirm that:
I answered that question correctly.
This won’t affect my naturalization eligibility down the line.
I haven’t unintentionally misrepresented anything.
Thanks in advance to anyone who can clarify!