David Schaefer

Hi All,

It seems every time we get involved with the INS, something pops up to snarl
the process.

Does anyone have input regarding how the I-751 is processed if the USC is
working for the US Government in an overseas location? Shortly after filing
the I-751, I recieved an offer to work that is too good to pass up. I hate
to turn it down, but do not want it to cause us grief in the future. Should
we stay put, see an attorney, throw caution to the wind, or???

Thanks for any input.

David & Phong

Folinskyinla

Why not have your wife file for naturalization under section 319(b)? Then you don't care what happens with the I-751.

David Schaefer

Thanks, I didn't know about that option until you posted.

Now, I spent the day on the internet and can find the regulation, but
nothing on the filing process or documentation needed. The local HRO
office tells me they never did this before. I found a DoD Directive,
5500.14 that gives some guidance for the military commands to certify I am
going to be sent overseas, but then what?? Is the filing procedure the same
as for a regular N-400?

What kind of time line is involved? I saw somewhere that processing of the
N-400's are at around 6 months. I expect they will want me on the plane in
a couple months at most. I suppose I could fly back for an interview if I
was given a long enough lead time.

Anyone have experience with this route to expedited citizenship?

Thanks for your input.

David Schaefer


"Folinskyinla" <member4043@british_expats.com> wrote in message
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    > Originally posted by David Schaefer
    > > Hi All,
    > >
    > > It
    > seems every time we get involved with the INS, something pops up to
    > snarl
    > > the process.
    > >
    > > Does anyone have input regarding how the I-751
    > is processed if the USC is
    > > working for the US Government in an
    > overseas location? Shortly after filing
    > > the I-751, I recieved an
    > offer to work that is too good to pass up. I hate
    > > to turn it down,
    > but do not want it to cause us grief in the future. Should
    > > we stay
    > put, see an attorney, throw caution to the wind, or???
    > >
    > > Thanks for
    > any input.
    > >
    > > David & Phong
    > Why not have your wife file for
    > naturalization under section 319(b)? Then you don't care what happens
    > with the I-751.
    > --
    > Certified Specialist
    > Immigration &amp; Nat. Law
    > Cal. Bar Board of Legal Specialization
    > Posted via http://britishexpats.com

Folinskyinla

Hi:

These case are quite fact dependent -- here in Los Angeles, it is possible to make a local filing to get the intial processing under way and least get the FP's taken.

YOU don't need to be here for the interview, it is your WIFE's application. If it works out, it may be possible to take care of everything -- interview and swearing in on ONE trip.

Call some attorneys who have done one or two.

Chri

I thought the US spouse has to be present at the interview, as well. Is this a waiver for the gov. employees abroad?

David Schaefer

Thanks for your help. I guess when we have the details settled, we can go
and talk with an attorney or the local BCIS office.

David


"Folinskyinla" <member4043@british_expats.com> wrote in message
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    > Originally posted by David Schaefer
    > > Thanks, I didn't
    > know about that option until you posted.
    > >
    > > Now, I spent the day on
    > the internet and can find the regulation, but
    > > nothing on the filing
    > process or documentation needed. The local HRO
    > > office tells me they
    > never did this before. I found a DoD Directive,
    > > 5500.14 that gives
    > some guidance for the military commands to certify I am
    > > going to be
    > sent overseas, but then what?? Is the filing procedure the same
    > > as
    > for a regular N-400?
    > >
    > > What kind of time line is involved? I saw
    > somewhere that processing of the
    > > N-400's are at around 6 months. I
    > expect they will want me on the plane in
    > > a couple months at most. I
    > suppose I could fly back for an interview if I
    > > was given a long enough
    > lead time.
    > >
    > > Anyone have experience with this route to expedited
    > citizenship?
    > >
    > > Thanks for your input.
    > >
    > > David Schaefer
    > >
    > >
    > >
    > "Folinskyinla" <member4043@british_expats.com> wrote in message
    > > -
    > "news:[email protected]"]news:1230171.1076298589@bri-
    > tishexpats.com[/url]...
    > > > Originally posted by David Schaefer
    > > > > Hi All,
    > > > >
    > > > > It
    > > > seems
    > every time we get involved with the INS, something pops up to
    > >
    > > snarl
    > > > > the process.
    > > > >
    > > > >
    > Does anyone have input regarding how the I-751
    > > > is processed
    > if the USC is
    > > > > working for the US Government in an
    > >
    > > overseas location? Shortly after filing
    > > > > the I-751,
    > I recieved an
    > > > offer to work that is too good to pass up. I
    > hate
    > > > > to turn it down,
    > > > but do not want it to
    > cause us grief in the future. Should
    > > > > we stay
    > >
    > > put, see an attorney, throw caution to the wind, or???
    > >
    > > >
    > > > > Thanks for
    > > > any input.
    > > >
    > >
    > > > > David & Phong
    > > > Why not have your wife file
    > for
    > > > naturalization under section 319(b)? Then you don't
    > care what happens
    > > > with the I-751.
    > > > --
    > >
    > > Certified Specialist
    > > > Immigration & Nat. Law
    > >
    > > Cal. Bar Board of Legal Specialization
    > > > Posted via
    > http://britishexpats.com/http://britishexpats.com
    > Hi:
    > These case are quite fact dependent -- here in Los
    > Angeles, it is possible to make a local filing to get the intial
    > processing under way and least get the FP's taken.
    > YOU don't need to
    > be here for the interview, it is your WIFE's application. If it works
    > out, it may be possible to take care of everything -- interview and
    > swearing in on ONE trip.
    > Call some attorneys who have done one or two.
    > --
    > Certified Specialist
    > Immigration &amp; Nat. Law
    > Cal. Bar Board of Legal Specialization
    > Posted via http://britishexpats.com

Folinskyinla

Hi:

General rule of thumb -- do not trust what your local BCIS office tells you. You do NOT have the right to rely on information they give -- the Supremes have said so.