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    Help on info about student visa

    in Student & Exchange Visitor Visas

    Posted

    Hi can someone tell me exactly how a student visa works and how long it takes? Is it available to everybody? Does it work in any college like a community college? I am a US citizen and my brother lives in Mexico and I would like him to study over here but I am not sure if I can file a petition for him and if I can it probably takes a long time. So the only option is a student visa but I don't know how it works. Thanks in advance. Oh he is 21 years old.

    Help!! Certificate

    in US Citizenship General Discussion

    Posted

    I became a citizen on December 16, 2010 and when I got home I placed the certificate on my desk. I totally forgot to put it away in a safe place and this morning, my two year old got a pen and scribbled on the right hand side of it :( I should of placed it on a safe place right away, I know it's my fault :( He mostly marked the area with no writing so it's not marking the photo or much of the writing. My question is how much is it to get a new one??? Is there a way to erase pen somehow? Thanks everybody

    N400 from abroad - How many trips back?

    in US Citizenship General Discussion

    Posted

    In my opinion about the times you have to return, I believe she has to show up for a minimum of 3 times. One for the biometrics, one for the interview, and finally for the oath. You don't have to be present for any of them. Does this answer your question?? I say a minimum of 3 because in case of any problem at any phase she will have to show up again. For example, bad biometrics, she has to re-do them so it means one more trip but if everything goes well only 3 trips. You said you know about the residence requirements so I won't go into that. You don't have to be in the US to file the application you can just find a way to mail it out and have someone wait for the mail you receive through the process. Hope this was helpful

    Finally a US citizen!!!

    in US Citizenship General Discussion

    Posted

    My oath time was at 8:00 AM, I left my house around 6:50 and thought I was leaving at the right time to make it with plenty of time left but boy was I wrong! First I forgot about the gas so I had to stop in the morning to get gas, then once I got on the freeway (78 east) everything looked to be going as planned but once I got close to I-15 south, it didn't seem too good. The traffic was moving at like 10 MPH when it actually moved. :/ I was trying to stay positive and this stop n go traffic lasted for about 3 miles at least and I was not even close to San Diego. Then it actually started to flow, it was about 7:40 by then, then it stopped again but this time only for about 1 or 2 miles then it was moving again. Then when I finally got to downtown, there was more traffic to get off the freeway, by this point I knew I was late. When I finally got off the freeway, it was 8:05. All that traffic thanks to the rain :/

    Now, I drove towards the Golden Hall and when I got there I saw a big line to get into the building, I was relieved to see there was not going to be a problem for being late. I got into the parking area and it was around 8:20, I got off the car and into the elevator that took me to street level. I then proceeded to get in line by then it was around 8:30 but I made it in time to get in line, there were more people lining up behind me so I wasn't the only one that was late :) Once I got to the entrance (with my letter and green card on hand) they checked the letter quickly and in I went, there were about 10 lines that you could get into to. so I chose one and they checked the letter and took my green card :( then gave me some papers and a small flag. I was told to follow the diretions on a sheet of paper after the ceremony to pick up my certificate, it had number 8 circled. Then I took a seat and waited till it started, finally it started with a little game. There were about 16 ladies sitting down on the stage and 16 gentlemen standing behind the ladies. 3 people were chosen to try and match the men with their partners (the men and women on the stage were couples that were going to get naturalized as well) I have to admit it was a little fun watching them move the guys from one girl to the other. After this, 4 people danced about 4 or 5 polish dances, then people talked about the rights and responsibilities of being an American citizen, then the judge came on stage and granted the name changes :) He said some nice words about how his parents were naturalized on a similar ceremony and how great America is. The judge continued on to say the oath as we repeated after him. He then continued to say that there were 71 countries being represented that day by about 660 people. He named every single country and people had to stand up once their country was named. The judge then left the stage after congratulating every one on their new citizenship, then more people were introduced to give announcements about passport, registering to vote, and more resources. Then we were dismissed row by row, I then continued toward station number 8.

    Once it was my turn, the lady took my letter and handed me the certificate, I had to check for any errors and was told to sign it at home :) I then walked out to the lobby and took a picture next to the American flag. I picked up a passport application and registered to vote :) I was finally done and ready to head out, by then it was around 11:30. Now where can I get a protector for my certificate?????

    I want to take this chance and thank everyone here fror their support and help, this forum was very useful when I had questions or when I wanted to know the steps and time to become a citizen. My journey is finally over after about 18 years of coming to this country at age 6. I wish everybody here the best and good luck to everyone filing for their citizenship. I will drop by every once in a while to say hi and to try and give a little back of what everybody gave me. Once again Thank You every single person that has helped me through this 3 month process and even tough I don't know you guys in person I feel like I made some friends here. :) Thank you guys for your wishes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    N 400 September 2010 applications

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    Finally a US citizen!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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    mzswing............09/01/10..09/09/10..09/11/10..........................................Atlanta, GA

    Almostthere2010....09/10/10..09/17/10..09/14/10..10/06/10................................Orlando, FL

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    mainyasha .........09/18/10....n/a.....09/22/10..........................................Dallas, TX

    hhN400.............09/20/10..09/24/10..09/27/10..10/25/10................................Washington, DC

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    Anh map............09/27/10..10/04/10..10/04/10..11/04/10..12/07/10..01/10/11............Boston, MA

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    USCIS Lincoln, Nebraska Lockbox (Filing Under 319b, 328, or 329 of the INA)

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    Manohara...........09/20/10..09/27/10..09/28/10..10/25/10..11/03/10..12/03/10............San Diego, CA

    Jodee..............09/28/10....n/a.....10/07/10..10/27/10..11/10/10..11/30/10..12/16/10..San Bernardino, CA

    Choir001...........09/03/10..09/21/10..09/21/10.(inc cards)..............................Fairfax, VA

    N 400 September 2010 applications

    in US Citizenship General Discussion

    Posted · Edited by dannyh86

    Thank you R&W, everything came out well. My oath time was at 8:00 AM, I left my house around 6:50 and thought I was leaving at the right time to make it with plenty of time left but boy was I wrong! First I forgot about the gas so I had to stop in the morning to get gas, then once I got on the freeway (78 east) everything looked to be going as planned but once I got close to I-15 south, it didn't seem too good. The traffic was moving at like 10 MPH when it actually moved. :/ I was trying to stay positive and this stop n go traffic lasted for about 3 miles at least and I was not even close to San Diego. Then it actually started to flow, it was about 7:40 by then, then it stopped again but this time only for about 1 or 2 miles then it was moving again. Then when I finally got to downtown, there was more traffic to get off the freeway, by this point I knew I was late. When I finally got off the freeway, it was 8:05. All that traffic thanks to the rain :/

    Now, I drove towards the Golden Hall and when I got there I saw a big line to get into the building, I was relieved to see there was not going to be a problem for being late. I got into the parking area and it was around 8:20, I got off the car and into the elevator that took me to street level. I then proceeded to get in line by then it was around 8:30 but I made it in time to get in line, there were more people lining up behind me so I wasn't the only one that was late :) Once I got to the entrance (with my letter and green card on hand) they checked the letter quickly and in I went, there were about 10 lines that you could get into to. so I chose one and they checked the letter and took my green card :( then gave me some papers and a small flag. I was told to follow the diretions on a sheet of paper after the ceremony to pick up my certificate, it had number 8 circled. Then I took a seat and waited till it started, finally it started with a little game. There were about 16 ladies sitting down on the stage and 16 gentlemen standing behind the ladies. 3 people were chosen to try and match the men with their partners (the men and women on the stage were couples that were going to get naturalized as well) I have to admit it was a little fun watching them move the guys from one girl to the other. After this, 4 people danced about 4 or 5 polish dances, then people talked about the rights and responsibilities of being an American citizen, then the judge came on stage and granted the name changes :) He said some nice words about how his parents were naturalized on a similar ceremony and how great America is. The judge continued on to say the oath as we repeated after him. He then continued to say that there were 71 countries being represented that day by about 660 people. He named every single country and people had to stand up once their country was named. The judge then left the stage after congratulating every one on their new citizenship, then more people were introduced to give announcements about passport, registering to vote, and more resources. The we were dismissed row by row, I then continued toward station number 8.

    Once it was my turn, the lady took my letter and handed me the certificate, I had to check for any errors and was told to sign it at home :) I then walked out to the lobby and took a picture next to the American flag. I picked up a passport application and registered to vote :) I was finally done and ready to head out, by then it was around 11:30. Now where can I get a protector for my certificate?????

    I want to take this chance and thank everyone here fror their support and help, this forum was very useful when I had questions or when I wanted to know the steps and time to become a citizen. My journey is finally over after about 18 years of coming to this country at age 6. I wish everybody here the best and good luck to everyone filing for their citizenship. I will drop by every once in a while to say hi and to try and give a little back of what everybody gave me. Once again Thank You every single person that has helped me through this 3 month process and even tough I don't know you guys in person I feel like I made some friends here. :) Thank you guys for your wishes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Thank you Jodee. Yeah our list is filling up good.

    It's Danny's oath taking today. Congratulations in advance Danny!

    What should I file

    in US Citizenship General Discussion

    Posted · Edited by dannyh86

    Looks like you got everything, I don't think you need to send in the SS card, you can I guess but really think there is no need of it. In my opinion, the n-400, photos, tax returns, marriage certificate, birth certificates of kids, divorce papers, bank statements, and the check for $675? or $680? is enough. You can include a cover letter to make it easier for the IO but you don't have to. The use some kind of paper clip and mail it off. good luck

    N 400 September 2010 applications

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    newbie81...........09/03/10..09/07/10..09/08/10..09/23/10..10/08/10..11/15/10............Utah

    luckytag...........09/09/10..09/15/10..09/15/10..10/20/10..10/25/10..12/02/10..12/02/10..Seattle, WA

    RichardShane.......10/11/10..10/13/10..10/14/10..11/09/10................................Sacramento, CA

    DOZ................09/11/10..09/22/10..09/24/10..10/26/10..11/04/10..12/07/10............Seattle, WA

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    Morrocco4ever......19/15/10..10/06/10..10/04/10..10/28/10................................Salt Lake City, UT

    mae................09/23/10..09/29/10..10/04/10..10/20/10..12/01/10..01/04/10............San Bernardino, CA

    JeanneVictoria.....09/25/10..10/01/10..09/30/10..10/21/10................................Tucson, AZ

    canuck_girl........09/16/10..09/24/10..09/27/10..10/14/10................................Los Angeles, CA

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    USCIS Texas Lockbox

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    UserName...........Sent......ChkCashd..NOA.......Fprints...Int Ltr...Intview...Oath......Office

    Way2Go.............09/01/10..09/07/10..09/10/10..09/27/10..10/12/10..11/23/10............Jacksonville, FL

    Agnar..............09/01/10..09/07/10..09/07/10..10/07/10..12/03/10..01/06/11..01/06/11..Newark, NJ

    mzswing............09/01/10..09/09/10..09/11/10..........................................Atlanta, GA

    Almostthere2010....09/10/10..09/17/10..09/14/10..10/06/10................................Orlando, FL

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    Ja_Tam.............09/21/10..09/24/10..09/29/10..10/15/10..12/03.10..01/06/11............Oakland Park, FL

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    MJZ................09/25/10..10/01/10..10/04/10..11/04/10................................Newark, NJ

    Anh map............09/27/10..10/04/10..10/04/10..11/04/10................................Boston, MA

    SM&LP..............09/29/10............10/06/10..11/01/10................................Oklahoma City, OK

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    USCIS Lincoln, Nebraska Lockbox (Filing Under 319b, 328, or 329 of the INA)

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    Manohara...........09/20/10..09/27/10..09/28/10..10/25/10..11/03/10..12/03/10............San Diego, CA

    Jodee..............09/28/10....n/a.....10/07/10..10/27/10..11/10/10..11/30/10............San Bernardino, CA

    Choir001...........09/03/10..09/21/10..09/21/10.(inc cards)..............................Fairfax, VA

    N-400 Question #7

    in US Citizenship General Discussion

    Posted

    The form has to be filled out without lying. If you give your best estimates then you are not lying so it should not be a big deal. BUt try to remember as much as possible to make it better. That is my honest opinion, since you are not lying on the dates then it should be ok. Another thing you can do is leave it blank or fill the dates that you are sure of and then explain the rest to the IO at the interview. good luck

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