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Confused About My Citizenship Status — Need Guidance
Hi everyone, I’d like to share my situation because I’m honestly very confused about my current status and I really need some guidance.
My father became a U.S. citizen in 2006, when I was still a minor. In 2007, he filed an immigrant petition for me. I first entered the U.S. in July 2008 at the age of 13 and stayed with my father in his home until August 2008, then I returned to Ecuador.
During that short stay in the U.S., I received three documents in the mail: • A Green Card, • A U.S. passport, • And my Social Security number.
I left the U.S. in August 2008 using both my Ecuadorian and U.S. passports. I didn’t return to the U.S. until January 2022.
In August 2021, I renewed my U.S. passport at the U.S. Consulate in Guayaquil, Ecuador. When I went to pick it up, they asked me to step into a room where they administered an oath. It felt a bit unusual, but I didn’t ask much at the time.
Since January 2022, I’ve been living in the U.S. again and have traveled several times back to Ecuador to visit friends and family.
Earlier this year, while filing the I-130 petition for my wife, I also decided to apply for my Certificate of Citizenship (Form N-600) since I never had one. To my surprise, my application was denied in May because, according to USCIS, my father had already filed an N-600 for me back in January 2009. However, I never attended the interview or completed the process because I was living in Ecuador at the time, and my father never informed me about this application. Unfortunately, my parents had separated on very bad terms, which likely explains why this information was never communicated to me.
👉 My questions are: • Is there any way I can still obtain my Certificate of Citizenship? • What happens if USCIS requests this certificate as evidence for my wife’s I-130 petition? • Could I lose my citizenship because of this situation? • Has anyone gone through something similar or has advice on how to handle this?
I’ve done a lot of research, but honestly, I’m feeling overwhelmed and stressed about this. I would really appreciate any advice or guidance.
My father became a U.S. citizen in 2006, when I was still a minor. In 2007, he filed an immigrant petition for me. I first entered the U.S. in July 2008 at the age of 13 and stayed with my father in his home until August 2008, then I returned to Ecuador.
During that short stay in the U.S., I received three documents in the mail: • A Green Card, • A U.S. passport, • And my Social Security number.
I left the U.S. in August 2008 using both my Ecuadorian and U.S. passports. I didn’t return to the U.S. until January 2022.
In August 2021, I renewed my U.S. passport at the U.S. Consulate in Guayaquil, Ecuador. When I went to pick it up, they asked me to step into a room where they administered an oath. It felt a bit unusual, but I didn’t ask much at the time.
Since January 2022, I’ve been living in the U.S. again and have traveled several times back to Ecuador to visit friends and family.
Earlier this year, while filing the I-130 petition for my wife, I also decided to apply for my Certificate of Citizenship (Form N-600) since I never had one. To my surprise, my application was denied in May because, according to USCIS, my father had already filed an N-600 for me back in January 2009. However, I never attended the interview or completed the process because I was living in Ecuador at the time, and my father never informed me about this application. Unfortunately, my parents had separated on very bad terms, which likely explains why this information was never communicated to me.
👉 My questions are: • Is there any way I can still obtain my Certificate of Citizenship? • What happens if USCIS requests this certificate as evidence for my wife’s I-130 petition? • Could I lose my citizenship because of this situation? • Has anyone gone through something similar or has advice on how to handle this?
I’ve done a lot of research, but honestly, I’m feeling overwhelmed and stressed about this. I would really appreciate any advice or guidance.
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Make passport appointment ahead of N-400 Interview
Hi all,
For anyone who had passed the N-400 interview in Newark, NJ in 2024 / 2025
I am going to have my interview in Newark, NJ. I still do not have the interview date
I am planning to schedule my passport appointment to be conducted 2 days after the interview's date (crossing fingers to be approved and have same day oath ceremony)
- Is it true that in Newark, if you have you interview scheduled in the morning, it is almost 100% sure you are going to have same day oath ceremony?
- What about if interview is in the afternoon?
- Do you have to pay something to make the passport appointment?
- Are there any rules to cancel or re-schedule? In case I do not get same day oath ceremony
- Any Post Office with the fastest passport processing time you can recommend within the three states area (NJ, NY)
thank you in advance for any advise on this matter
For anyone who had passed the N-400 interview in Newark, NJ in 2024 / 2025
I am going to have my interview in Newark, NJ. I still do not have the interview date
I am planning to schedule my passport appointment to be conducted 2 days after the interview's date (crossing fingers to be approved and have same day oath ceremony)
- Is it true that in Newark, if you have you interview scheduled in the morning, it is almost 100% sure you are going to have same day oath ceremony?
- What about if interview is in the afternoon?
- Do you have to pay something to make the passport appointment?
- Are there any rules to cancel or re-schedule? In case I do not get same day oath ceremony
- Any Post Office with the fastest passport processing time you can recommend within the three states area (NJ, NY)
thank you in advance for any advise on this matter
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Finally the journey is OVER
I applied for my citizenship December 13
Got an update on the lawfully app for my interview April 12
Had my interview May 22
Having my oath ceremony June
Thank you my King Jesus for this journey has finally come to an end!!!
Got an update on the lawfully app for my interview April 12
Had my interview May 22
Having my oath ceremony June
Thank you my King Jesus for this journey has finally come to an end!!!
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N400 Boston, 5 year rule timeline.
Applied online : October 09 2024
Interview notice 02 April (interview schedule May 17th).
interview was smooth. In civic test 6 question were asked. Speaking test was reading a line (with three words), then writing the answer.
Same day ceremony. Everything was done in less than 2 hours.
Officer did not ask to show any document.
Good luck to everyone who is waiting.
Interview notice 02 April (interview schedule May 17th).
interview was smooth. In civic test 6 question were asked. Speaking test was reading a line (with three words), then writing the answer.
Same day ceremony. Everything was done in less than 2 hours.
Officer did not ask to show any document.
Good luck to everyone who is waiting.
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N 400 Rfe
Immigration Interview Update & Seeking Advice 🤔
I had my N-400 interview in March, and unfortunately, the officer was quite harsh 🙅♀️. During the interview, she questioned my son's paternity, which was really surprising and upsetting 😔. In the RFE letter, she further requested my divorce decree 🤯. Although the RFE didn't specifically ask for DNA proof, I proactively submitted it along with other supporting documents to strengthen my case 📝.
It's been two weeks since I submitted the additional documents, and I'm starting to feel a bit anxious 😬. Should I be worried about the status of my application? Has anyone else experienced something similar? Any advice or insights would be greatly appreciated 🙏.
Thanks in advance for your help and support! 😊
I had my N-400 interview in March, and unfortunately, the officer was quite harsh 🙅♀️. During the interview, she questioned my son's paternity, which was really surprising and upsetting 😔. In the RFE letter, she further requested my divorce decree 🤯. Although the RFE didn't specifically ask for DNA proof, I proactively submitted it along with other supporting documents to strengthen my case 📝.
It's been two weeks since I submitted the additional documents, and I'm starting to feel a bit anxious 😬. Should I be worried about the status of my application? Has anyone else experienced something similar? Any advice or insights would be greatly appreciated 🙏.
Thanks in advance for your help and support! 😊
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My N400 Timeline - SF Office
Here is my timeline:
December 18 2024 - we received your form N400 application for naturalization.
Got biometrics reuse notices the same day.
March 5 2025 - interview was scheduled.
April 9 2025 - had my interview, very straight forward, mostly reviewed the information on the form. Had my oath ceremony the same day.
Good luck to you all.
December 18 2024 - we received your form N400 application for naturalization.
Got biometrics reuse notices the same day.
March 5 2025 - interview was scheduled.
April 9 2025 - had my interview, very straight forward, mostly reviewed the information on the form. Had my oath ceremony the same day.
Good luck to you all.
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US Citizenship and L1 Visa extension denial
I got my Green Card on Nov 2020 on L1 however during that year my L1 2nd extension was also in progress and in Dec 2020 my L1 2nd extension got deny.
I work with my employer to update my i-9 status to green card before my L1 extension deny and my employer told me that you are compliant to stay in USA on Green card even tho my L1 extension is deny.
Now I completed my 5 Years on Green Card and planning to apply for US Citizenship.
So will it create any problem with Green card or Citizen ship application as there is history on L1 Visa Denial, and does my GC will revoke ?
I work with my employer to update my i-9 status to green card before my L1 extension deny and my employer told me that you are compliant to stay in USA on Green card even tho my L1 extension is deny.
Now I completed my 5 Years on Green Card and planning to apply for US Citizenship.
So will it create any problem with Green card or Citizen ship application as there is history on L1 Visa Denial, and does my GC will revoke ?
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DUI and Citizenship
Hi everyone. I am about to submit my citizenship application. But I have a complication: I have a DUI conviction from 2023. I do also have a couple of speeding tickets over the past 3 years. Has anyone had their citizenship application submitted within five years of similar or other crimes? I would like to get your insight, please. Thank you.
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Anyone waiting since October 2024?
Filed online in 2nd week of October 2024. Still waiting for interview schedule.
Boston field office.
Boston field office.
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N-400 Application timeline
Hi
I hope it helps, same day ceremony.
Certificate Of Naturalization Was Issued Jan 23, 2025
We scheduled you for an oath ceremony for your Form N-400, Application for Naturalization. Jan 23, 2025
Your Form N-400, Application for Naturalization, was placed in line for oath ceremony scheduling. Jan 23, 2025
We recommended that your Form N-400, Application for Naturalization, be approved. Your case was submitted for quality review. Jan 23, 2025
We are actively reviewing your Form N-400, Application for Naturalization. Our records showed nothing is outstanding at this time. Jan 23, 2025
We scheduled an interview for your Form N-400, Application for Naturalization. Dec 11, 2024
We are actively reviewing your Form N-400, Application for Naturalization. Our records showed nothing is outstanding at this time. Jan 23, 2025
We received your Form N-400, Application for Naturalization, and sent you a receipt notice. Jun 18, 2024
I hope it helps, same day ceremony.
Certificate Of Naturalization Was Issued Jan 23, 2025
We scheduled you for an oath ceremony for your Form N-400, Application for Naturalization. Jan 23, 2025
Your Form N-400, Application for Naturalization, was placed in line for oath ceremony scheduling. Jan 23, 2025
We recommended that your Form N-400, Application for Naturalization, be approved. Your case was submitted for quality review. Jan 23, 2025
We are actively reviewing your Form N-400, Application for Naturalization. Our records showed nothing is outstanding at this time. Jan 23, 2025
We scheduled an interview for your Form N-400, Application for Naturalization. Dec 11, 2024
We are actively reviewing your Form N-400, Application for Naturalization. Our records showed nothing is outstanding at this time. Jan 23, 2025
We received your Form N-400, Application for Naturalization, and sent you a receipt notice. Jun 18, 2024
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