Hi I really need help

I appear for intrview and the INS deny my applcation and the ask me to apply again without butting any date can i apply imediatly or i have to wait the reason for deny they mentioned that i am not giving evidance for reidnce in the states for 3 months before i apply there two question here , first one can i apeal and pay 200 USD for appeal and review my applcation again is there is good chance if i ask lawyer to apear with me in this case or i have to apply again and leave that applcation . please help me

Hi I was ready to mail in my N400 today (03/01/2002) and I by chance noticed that my "Green Card" is going to expire on 06/23/2002 which is only in 3 months time. Then I saw in "THE GUIDE TO NATURALIZATION" on page 13 question 24 the statement I copied below. Does this mean that I need to FIRST go and renew my green card and wait to receive the new one and then AFTER this mail in my N400 or do I just mail in my N400 today with the included copies of the current card and then renew the green card later on ?

Here is the insert from Page 13 Question 24
Question
24. Do I need to get a new Permanent Resident Card (formerly known as an Alien Registration Card) when INS issues a new version of the card if I am applying for naturalization?
Answer:
If you apply for naturalization WITHIN six months of the expiration date on your
Permanent Resident Card, or don’t apply for naturalization until your card has already
expired, you must renew your card.

Ive known some firends who got their citizenship within 5-6 mos. How come in my case i havent receive any notice for fingerprint and its been 8 mos. now . Others who applied after me got a notice for fingerprint already. I dont understand this. They say its case to case basis. But what is the difference between me and them. We belong to same nationality, same profession, almost same age,same sex, (diff.name of course)Of good moral character. I can only say that the one who handles my paper is not doing his job. what do you think? And what should i do. Should i get help from our congressman or senator? i really need my ctizenship badly for a ihave a family waiting for K3K4. thanks

hello
i am going to be putting in my n-400 soon and wanted to know where is the best place to get the photo's taken.
thanks

Dear Anonymous:

If your application was denied because you did not establish domicile for 3 months prior to filing the application, you can file a new application at any time thereafter, provided that you now meet the domicile requirements.

You can appeal the INS denial. Whether a lawyer will help depends on the type of documentation you have to support your application. We would suggest that you take all of the evidence to an immigration law attorney and get his or her advice as to your chances on appeal, or whether you would be better off by just filing a new application. Good luck.

Dear Anonymous:

File your N-400 and then go get your alien card renewed. Good luck.

Dear Anonymous:

Unfortunately, some cases take longer than others. Usually, it is because INS has to request your original immigration file, and this can often take several months or more, especially if it cannot be located.

If it has taken more than a few months past the normal processing time, you should contact the INS office that is handling your case to see what might be causing the delay. If they do not provide you with a sufficient answer, then we would suggest that you contact your congressperson. Good luck.

Dear Anonymous:

You can have your photographs taken anywhere, as long as they comply with the INS photo requirements. Look in the yellow pages of your phone directory for photographs or photography. You will usually find several listings for businesses that do residency or passport photos.

Take a copy of the INS instructions with you to make sure that they are done correctly. Good luck.

I am in Orange county california and appllied for n400 back in august 2001 and still waiting for my FP. it took my brother less then 7 months to complete the whole process including oath last year. I cant figure it out. How long is it taking right now for CSC and orange county / laguna Niguel INS office to process n 400 currently? One more question what does California service center do to the n400 in terms of processing and whats the job of local INS office. Just so I can understand the process.

thank you very much

Dear ABC:

You can go to our Home page and click on INS Local Office Processing Times to see how long these types of cases are taking in your area of the country.

The Service Center accepts the application, requests your original file, and schedules your fingerprint appointment. When that is completed, the file is forwarded to your local office for an interview.

One reason why interviews are often delayed is because there is a delay in obtaining your original immigration file. If your case is more than 30 days beyond the normal processing time, we would suggest that you contact the California Service Center. Good luck.

hello i have already appleid for my N-400 and am waiting to become a citizen.i would like to apply for my wife's greencard as soon (maybe even the same day) i become a citizen. typically how long will it take for her to get her greencard? she is a canadian . does the fact that we have two american born children speed her prosess?
thank you

hello,
i needed some advice here... i got married to a canadian in 96 and we both came to the usa in 97..she has over stayed her time ever since, my 5 years are up and i will be applying for my N-400 whats the best advice u can give me regarding my wifes situation ? should i go ahead and apply for her so that she is ALREADY in the process and after i get my citizen apply for adjustment of status as then i would be a citizen ?
or should i just become a citizen first and then apply for her green card?
thank you

Dear Anonymous:

The time it take for her to become a permanent resident depends on which INS office will process her case.

To check on current processing times, please go to our Home page and click on INS Local Office Processing Times. Good luck.

Dear Anonymous:

Since you are just about ready to apply for naturalization, you are probably better off to wait until you are approved and then file the I-130 petition for her, and she can simultaneously file her application for adjustment of status.

Our answer would be different if you were still several years away from being able to file for citizenship. Good luck.

Hello,

I also have a questionm about the N400 process. You mentioned above that "The Service Center accepts the application, requests your original file, and schedules your fingerprint appointment. When that is completed, the file is forwarded to your local office for an interview."

Then you say:

"One reason why interviews are often delayed is because there is a delay in obtaining your original immigration file. If your case is more than 30 days beyond the normal processing time, we would suggest that you contact the California Service Center."

I am a little confused now! Can you please explain the following:

From your first statement, I thought the Service Center did not schedule FP untill they obtained the immigration file. Can we assume that once a Service Center schedules an FP, the immigration file is forwarded to the INS Local Office? Or, or is there another "original file" you're referring to?

Thanks,
Inquirer

Dear Inquirer:

The Service Center will request your original file and schedule a fingerprint appointment. They do not wait until they have received the file before scheduling the fingerprint appointment.

Usually, they will have received your file by the time the FBI report comes back. However, if they do not get your file in a timely manner, this could cause a delay in the ultimate resolution of your case. Good luck.

hi

i have filed the n-400 almost 4 weeks ago and did not receive any receipt from the ins yet. my check has not been cashed yet neither. just wondering if this is the "usual" timeline for the ins to process the n-400 applications at the nebraska service center. i mailed the application certified, so i know it was received by the ins.

thanks

Dear Chris:

Usually receipts are issued within 2 weeks, but sometimes they take longer. We would suggest that you wait another 2 weeks. If you still do not receive anything, you should inquire with the NSC. Good luck.

Hello,

I posted a question for you a couple of months ago about the delay in my finger prints notice. Just after I posted it here I called CSC and found out that I had FP scheduled back in Nov. 2001 and infact just after one month of my reciept. However, I never recieved any notice from INS and I had no address change either. I found this out on my third call to CSC that I infact missed the appointment for FP. During the first two calls I was advised to just wait. If it was not for the third call and the great attitude of the INS officer who helped me on the phone I would still be waiting. Per his advise I immediately faxed a request to reschedule my FP appointment again. I got a letter in less then one month with a new schedule date.

This is just for information if some one else has the same situation.

My question is how long do you think it should take now to complete the whole process including interview and oath.

Thanks again for you help.

Dear ABC:

Thanks for providing the information. Usually, the naturalization interviews are scheduled 2-4 months after the fingerprinting, but this can vary from office to office. Good luck.

Hello,

I am planning to leave the U.S for a period of about 5 months in July of this year. Is there a way to expedite the processing of the naturalization process. I have done my fp in March, but I have yet to receive an interview letter. I called CSC and they told me to fax them a letter explaining why I want the case expedited and the supervisor will decide on the case. I wrote the letter and tried to fax it, but the number they gave me was always busy!! Do you think the congresswoman in my district would be able to help. I really need to get the citizenship before I leave, Otherwsie I will not be able to return a an interview.

Regards,

Dear Anonymous:

Your congresswoman can probably help, although a lot has to do with the reason for the expedite. If you have a valid reason, you should be able to get it. Good luck.

Thanks for the quick reply? Yesterday, I contacted the office of my congresswoman. I was told to fax them a letter stating the reason for the expedite as well as the supporting documents.
The letter states that I will be leaving the U.S for a period of 5 months to work abroad. The supporting document is an offer letter from a non-u.s based company. Do you think they will expedite my case? The person in charge of the ins cases at the congresswoman office said they were not sure because the company is non-u.s based. What do you think?


Regards,

Dear Anonymous:

We agree with your congresswoman. We do not see this as an emergent reason for an expedite. Good luck anyways.

What documents I need to include with N400?
(i am obtaining my citizenship through a married to a us citizen)

I was interviewed for citizenship 5 months ago and still haven't recieved an answer weather or not I was aprooved. Officer asked me to mail some additional documents, and I fedexed it right away. What should I do?

Hi
I just received another letter for 4th finger print appointment because the files were rejected.
I went to the INS office in NYC three times during the last four months to get fingerprinted for n-400 application.
Is this a normal case? What's the maximum times for an applicant to be called for fingerprint if the files are being rejected all the times?
I was told by the officers at the INS office because my fingers are too delicate.

My N400 has been denied; I was approved on Jan 6 04; could not make the Oath cermony on Jan 23. My fingerprints were due to expire on Jan 24. I received a mail from the INS acknowledging that I could not attent the Oath Cermony and saying I would be rescheduled.

I did not hear from the office again; I walked into my local INS office on May 1 to query and was told they were waiting to hear from me. I queried my fingerprint status and was told they had expired. I was refingerprinted same day.

On May 28 I received a notice of denial: INS had mailed me a notice to appear for re-fingerprinting on Jan 30 with a window of 87 days to do so. I never received this mail.

My question is: If I appeal this decision, do I need a lawyer and what are my chances of success; to me it appears to be a technical glitch, but I need information

Please someone help. My husband and I went for an interview almost 1 week ago. The officer said everything was fine but his background check was not back. That he could not stamp his passport until this came back. Gave us a letter and asked us to wait until BCIS called or if 60 days we recived nothing in the mail to call them. What is this all about

I live in London but I moved to the states over 10years ago with my family- we all got greencards. We then moved back and now my greencard has expired but I am wanting to move back to the states to do my masters degree for which I will nede to get a job to work. I have only re-visted every two years.Is it possible to renew it- who do I contact? I am a recent graduate and have assets in the form of properties in the UK and some money to pay for expenses before starting work, as well as funding from family. Is this enough to secure a renewal?

Hi,
I am a US citizen by birth, and my mother just became a US on the 4th of June. However, I have five siblings that were born in Nigeria and obviously not US citizens. My mother has filed for all five kids which are now over the age of 18. The last kid is the only one that is not over the age of 21. Since she previously filed for them before getting her citizenship, can their status be easier to upgrade, now that my mom has become a citizen? Will my siblings not be able to come over since they are all over the age of 21?

Thanks,
'Amaka

my case which is n400 took longer than expected, on my reciept it says that i should expect to be interviewed within 365days. its 5 more days till the 365 and i still havent recieved a notice for interview

my case which is n400 took longer than expected, on my reciept it says that i should expect to be interviewed within 365days. its 5 more days till the 365 and i still havent recieved a notice for interview HELP what should I do

my case which is n400 took longer than expected, on my reciept it says that i should expect to be interviewed within 365days. its 5 more days till the 365 and i still havent recieved a notice for interview HELP what should I do. can i speed up my case.
p.s.my case was filed in orando,fl. do you know about how long it takes to be scheduled an interview after fingerfprint in orlando.

NERVOUS IN DC

I received a letter from the USCIS (formerly INS) today informing me that a decision will be made shortly to deny my petition for permanent residence for my wife who came here on a visitor's visa and overstayed.

The facts of the case: She previosuly married a US Citizen applied for change of status and was denied on grounds that the application appeared to be fraudulent. By the time the appeal was considered she had already parted with her husband because of abuse.

This letter instructed me to 'provide evidence in opposition of the intended denial' within 15 days of the date of the letter, nothwithstanding I only received it 5 days later!

I want to get the best lawyer in town as I am very very nervous. We have gone over the files and think there is a good chance to prove this case. Also note that at the interview, though we were prepared, we were never given a chance to explain the previous marriage and the reasons for the denials which were centered on 7 discrepancies concerning time spouse goes to work and back from woork, which side of bed one sleeps on and who snores and those type of nonsense.

Please advise.

Thanks,

Pablo G

I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW HOW A HISPANIC WOULD GET HIS GREEN CARD IN THE US.
THANK YOU
BESS SHINAULT

I am a green card holder and I want to apply for naturalization. I have to leave the country for 5 months. If I apply now and my fingerprint appointment is issued before I am back can I reschedule it. Should I wait for applying after I am back in US?
Thank you

My wife applied for naturalization based on my status as an active duty soldier. I had orders assigning me to Germany and she was to join me later. Based on that senario she was eligable at the time of application. The process took so long that we did not belive citizenship would be granted in time for her to join me right away. We had my orders deleted to wait it out. Unbenonced to us this made her inelligable because she had not passed 3 years as a resident. at the time of application. She has since been elligable for 11 months. The interviewer (yesterday) said that since the date on the application is to early for her for the standard 2 years 9 months. She is not elligable on this application and would have to resubmit. Since she has now been elligable for 11 months, I asked if we could simply fill out a new N-400. Since everything else has already been done, this would seem the most logical course. Our interviewer said that we would have to start from the begining and the application and applicatioin fees would have to go through the wickets yet again. Charlotte took 14 months from application to denial. Should I appeal? Can I get a break on reapplication and FP fees?