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    Traveling to Ireland

    in Europe & Eurasia (except the UK and Russia)

    Posted

    Hello all,

    I am an Irish citizen who will be sworn in as a US citizen in a couple of weeks. Once I receive my US passport I fully understand I need to leave and enter the US with that passport. I am curious if there are other Irish people out there who have travelled to Ireland and did they enter Ireland using their Irish or American passport?

    I have no problem using my American one altough it will feel weird entering Ireland as a foreigner.

    Thanks,

    Dave

    Oath Letter for January Los angles Ceremony?

    in US Citizenship General Discussion

    Posted

    Hi,

    We are still waiting for the oath letter...just wondering if they already mailed out the January ceremony letters in Los Angeles. If anyone has any information, I would appreciate it.

    Thanks :)

    I passed my interview on November 20th and was told I should get one within 6 weeks for the January ceremony. Still nothing. THis Thursday will be six weeks. I assume due to holidays etc it may not come until early January.

    Questions at citizenship interview about marriage in US

    in US Citizenship General Discussion

    Posted

    Hello,

    When I married my wife (US citizen) I was living in Germany, she in the US. We got married in Vegas. I entered the US on the visa wavier program (Due to being Irish) got married and left within the 90 day period. I had confirmed with the embassy and the state department website and they all confirmed that was legal and I did not need a finance visa since I wasn't planning on staying in the US. My wife soon followed me to Germany.

    I later applied to get my green card based on my marriage to my wife while we were living in Germany. The fact of how we got married never was raised as a problem or an issue by the embassy. Neither was it raised when I removed conditions last year.

    Now that I am applying for citizenship and got a note stating after a review of my paperwork they want me to bring all of my passports to the interview I am becoming paranoid. Does anyone have experience with marriage this way and if so was it an issue at the interview?

    Thanks,

    Dave

    Request for more information

    in US Citizenship General Discussion

    Posted

    Hello all,

    I am scheduled for my interview in November. My citizenship application is based on marriage to my wife who is a US citizen. I got a request in the mail from the USCIS stating after a complete review of my case they want me to bring more information to the interview. They have asked for all travel documents issued to me (passports). I do have all of my passports.

    I assume this is due to the fact I have lived in the US in the past on a work visa, then left and came back on a green card which also included some business trips back to the US during my absence so my application is a little bit confusing on number of trips abroad, addresses etc. I have attached the link to that discussion.

    http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...p;#entry2019644

    Do I need to be worried here or should I assume it is just confusion on their part and they want to check stamps in my passports?

    Thanks,

    Dave

    Flown over the US Capitol Flag came in today

    in US Citizenship General Discussion

    Posted

    I do not impress easily, but very impressed with both the service and the quality of this flag, got the cotton 5 by 8 foot version for my wife, all stitched with the stars stitched on, and made in the USA. That is really hard to find.

    The certificate that came with it testified it was flown over the US Capitol building and is a gift from her husband to Gloria Consuelo D in honor of her receiving her U.S. Citizenship.

    Now what to do with it, half thinking about using an expandable ten foot pole, if security let's me bring it in to the oath ceremony, if that ever happens and waving it in the background. But only if this flag is larger than theirs.

    But will have to buy a yard flag pole, a couple of bags of ready mix concrete and pull out my man killing post hole digger, that should really impress the neighbors.

    Straining my brain as to how we folded the US flag in the military, but can't recall how we rolled our underwear, socks, and towels either, but in such a manner when thrown against a hard wall, it would stay intact. Wonder if I could get a refresher course in basic training?

    Was a bargain at 28 bucks for such high quality, and thanks to Lucy, a wonderful gift.

    You can contact your senators office and order one and you should receive it much quicker than your oath letter.

    Was it LucyRich who told you about that or me? Also, although it can be flown in your yard, I would highly suggest that you buy a flag case for it to remain as a treasure in your home. You can find them at Michael's or some other craft store for about $30 on sale. I would get a second one to fly outside...but keep this one special. :thumbs:

    If you ordered the 3 by 5 foot flag, Staashi, and posted it some time ago, it was you, then my thanks to you for posting this. I tried to find that post, was under a different topic heading as I remember, but that was thousands of posts before.

    Do remember the only proper way to dispose of the flag was to burn it, but recently, I gather that your intentions can make a big difference, either respect or disrespect.

    'Twas me!

    LOL, a big kiss to you then.

    If you wish to dispose of an American Flag then you are correct, the approved method is by burning. See the link for rules governing the flag.

    http://www4.law.cornell.edu/uscode/4/ch1.html

    However, if you are concerned about people's viewing of you burning the flag you can also check with your local vetern's office. A lot of times they will take flags and ensure it is disposed of correctly.

    Is my son a naturalized citizen?

    in US Citizenship General Discussion

    Posted

    Hello,

    My wife was born in Japan. Her father was a US citizen living in japan at the time but not part of the armed services. My wife was registered as an American born abroad and received a US passport. Her father had satisfied the timing requirements for how long he had spent in the US etc so she was eligible to be considered. she is regarded as a US citizen at birth, not a naturalized citizen.

    Hope this helps,

    Dave

    Lawyer

    in US Citizenship General Discussion

    Posted

    Hello,

    Thanks for the replies. Since you asked here is my situation. I am basically confused about the amount of days outside the US questions and trips taken. Here is why.

    I am applying for my citizenship based on receiving my green card based on marriage to my US citizen wife. We were living in Germany during the time we received my green card and then moved to the US. However, prior to moving to Germany we were living in the US. I was living there on an L1 visa (inter company transfer visa). So I have lived in the US in the past five years twice with a year and a half in between in Germany. Further, we got married while I was in Germany and my wife was still in the US so while initially living in Germany I traveled back to the US a few times on business trips and also to get married.

    so even though I am applying using the three year rule the question asks for five years of travel and days outside the US information and I have no idea what to answer since I lived there for some of it and should I include those times or what. To be a bit more clear here is my time line.

    1998 to May 2004. Lived in the US on an L1 visa

    May 2004. Moved to Germany

    Traveled to US in October 2004 and got married to my now wife. She traveled back to Germany with me.

    October 2005: Moved back to USA on my approved CR-1 visa.

    Now applying for my citizenship.

    I have seen different opinions on this site about how to answer questions on the 3 year versus 5 year travel information so that is why I do not know how to answer based on the above time lines.

    Note, I have done the entire process so far without a lawyer and would be happy to continue but am not sure how.

    Thanks,

    Dave

    Irish renewing their passport in the US

    in Off Topic

    Posted

    Hello,

    I sent my Irish passport to the consulate in SF to have it renewed. They told me it would take 4 to 6 weeks. Tomorrow is 6 weeks and no passport in sight so I emailed them. Got a response telling me it will take 6 to 8 weeks. Has anyone done this recently and if so how long did it take you? Even if you went through a different Irish consulate please let me know.

    Thanks,

    Dave

    Flying to London

    in Off Topic

    Posted

    Hello,

    My wife and I are going back to Ireland in October for my parent's anniversary. While we are there we are going to go to London for a few days. The cheapest flight from Ireland to London I can find takes me to London Gatwick although there is a close 2nd which goes to Sandsted. The most expensive is going to Heathrow.

    We would be taking the train into London from the airport. I have no problems with going to big cities for the first time or using subways etc having lived in Japan, Germany & Boston. So I am basically looking for some advice on which one is the most convenient getting to and from via the train. We have not booked a hotel yet but will be staying in Central London close to the usual touristy stuff mounting up some major credit card bills considering the current state of the $ versus the Pound.

    Thanks,

    Dave

    Change of address during I-751 filing

    in Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion

    Posted

    Hello,

    Thanks for the reply. If I understand this correctly I can either

    Submit a paper AR-11 AND call the USCIS

    OR

    Submit a paper AR-11 AND submit the change electronically via the website.

    Do I have this correct?

    Thanks,

    Dave

    If you are not a U.S. citizen, changing your address for legal purposes does not change your address on any application or petition pending with USCIS and changing your address on a pending application or petition does not meet the legal requirements of informing USCIS of your change of address. You will need to do both. For most cases, you can now do both at the same time on our website using the Electronic Change of Address tool (available under "Related Links" on this page).

    With the exception noted above, all non-U.S. citizens who move within the United States and its territories must submit a Form AR-11 within 10 days after completing the change of address. You can do that here on our website with the Electronic Change of Address tool. If you choose to use this online tool, you can complete an electronic Form AR-11 and notify USCIS to update your address on most pending cases.

    If you choose not to complete an electronic Form AR-11, you will be required to obtain a paper Form AR-11 and mail it to the address shown on the form. This will delay the process of notifying USCIS significantly. Not filing an electronic AR-11 and choosing to mail in a paper AR-11 will not update your address on any applications or petitions pending with USCIS.

    Regardless of whether or not you are a U.S. citizen, if you choose not to use the electronic change of address notification, you will need to call customer service at 1-800-375-5283 to request that the address on your pending application/petition be changed. If you are not a U.S. citizen, you will also need to complete a paper Form AR-11.

    If you are not a U.S. citizen and you have a case pending with USCIS, you will need to do both – call customer service and complete the paper AR-11. Completing an AR-11 does not update your address on any pending case. Also, notifying customer service does not meet the legal requirement of completing an AR-11.

    If you mail a paper Form AR-11, we recommend using certified, registered or return receipt mail. This is not currently a requirement of USCIS, however it is advisable to send the AR-11 by a method that will give you documentation that you did mail the form to USCIS, in case there should ever be a question.

    http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/men...00045f3d6a1RCRD

    Change of address during I-751 filing

    in Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion

    Posted

    Hello all,

    I have submitted my I-751 to the CSC. I have not yet received a case number (No NOA etc). I am now moving. I called the USCIS and got told for them to process the change of address with a case pending that is less that 45 days submitted I need to submit an AR-11 AND fill in the change of address on-line.

    The website for the on-line change of address filing does not seem to match this.

    Can anyone help me understand how I make sure my I-751 case gets the new address?

    Thanks,

    Dave

    Check cashed, small problem

    in Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion

    Posted

    So will I get some sort of official number in the mail from CSC? Without this I have no way to track the case.

    Hello,

    CSC cashed my check and I can now see it on-line. BofA no longer sends me copies of my checks. So looking at it on-line I have discovered that the BofA scanning software sucks since I can not fully make out the WAC number. i called BofA and they also cannot read it fully as they do not have access to the real check. There is a couple of numbers that I cannot fully worked out. I tried entering every combination into the USCIS website but all of them came up as non valid WAC numbers. Is it possible the case is still not in the system or that I just have the wrong number since it is blurry on the check? Is there some other way to get the WAC number? I am attaching the questionable portion of the receipt. Anyone want to take a guess?

    Thanks,

    Dave

    In my case, tracking no (WAC07268nnnnn) is clearly written on top of check, but USCIS tracking shows it as an invalid no. I know receipt no don't matches exactly with case no.

    Check cashed, small problem

    in Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion

    Posted

    Hello,

    CSC cashed my check and I can now see it on-line. BofA no longer sends me copies of my checks. So looking at it on-line I have discovered that the BofA scanning software sucks since I can not fully make out the WAC number. i called BofA and they also cannot read it fully as they do not have access to the real check. There is a couple of numbers that I cannot fully worked out. I tried entering every combination into the USCIS website but all of them came up as non valid WAC numbers. Is it possible the case is still not in the system or that I just have the wrong number since it is blurry on the check? Is there some other way to get the WAC number? I am attaching the questionable portion of the receipt. Anyone want to take a guess?

    Thanks,

    Dave

    Numbers.bmp

    Letters from friends

    in Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion

    Posted

    Hello all,

    Thanks for the great replies. My main reason for avoiding the notarization is the inconvenience it causes my friends and families. It is easy to get them to sign, not as easy to have them take time out of their busy days to find a notary public (although none have refused). I have a lot of other evidence so I will just send them as is.

    Thanks again,

    Dave

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