Overseas trip 2 weeks after N-400 Naturilization interview
Sep 16th 2002, 5:41 am
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Overseas trip 2 weeks after N-400 Naturilization interview
Hello:
I am scheduled to appear for my N-400 interview on October 17, 2002
here in San Jose, CA. I need to travel to Asia for 10 days beginning
November 1, 2002 for a family wedding. I have a few questions which I
would appreciate if anyone in the group can shed some light on:
(1) My first question is that will I become a US citizen immediately
at the time of interview and therefore need to get a visa for my trip
as a US citizen? (I already have a valid visa for the required
countries in my current passport).
(2) In the case I do not officially become a citizen during my
interview and have to wait for some additional procedure(s), do I
maintain my current citizenship and passport, or am I in some kind of
"hanging" state and cannot travel overseas without additional
paperwork. (similar to the H-1 being cancelled while applying for
adjustment of status and still waiting for the green card)
(3) I've seen mixed postings on this board about when the Oath
ceremony takes place (at the point of interview, few weeks later or
even a few months later). Assuming I am not sworn in at the point of
interview, do I get advanced notice about this oath ceremony? What if
that date falls when I am out of the country?
(4) Any other issues I should consider?
Thanks in advance for any help.
Gunjan
I am scheduled to appear for my N-400 interview on October 17, 2002
here in San Jose, CA. I need to travel to Asia for 10 days beginning
November 1, 2002 for a family wedding. I have a few questions which I
would appreciate if anyone in the group can shed some light on:
(1) My first question is that will I become a US citizen immediately
at the time of interview and therefore need to get a visa for my trip
as a US citizen? (I already have a valid visa for the required
countries in my current passport).
(2) In the case I do not officially become a citizen during my
interview and have to wait for some additional procedure(s), do I
maintain my current citizenship and passport, or am I in some kind of
"hanging" state and cannot travel overseas without additional
paperwork. (similar to the H-1 being cancelled while applying for
adjustment of status and still waiting for the green card)
(3) I've seen mixed postings on this board about when the Oath
ceremony takes place (at the point of interview, few weeks later or
even a few months later). Assuming I am not sworn in at the point of
interview, do I get advanced notice about this oath ceremony? What if
that date falls when I am out of the country?
(4) Any other issues I should consider?
Thanks in advance for any help.
Gunjan
Sep 16th 2002, 3:53 pm
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Re: Overseas trip 2 weeks after N-400 Naturilization interview
I think you have to swear in and take the OATH before u can become US
citzien, even if you pass the test n questioning.
My cousin got his interview and swear in the same day. I will know on
Oct 8 if I can do it on the same day.
On 15 Sep 2002 22:41:14 -0700, [email protected] (Gunjan Bhow) wrote:
>Hello:
>I am scheduled to appear for my N-400 interview on October 17, 2002
>here in San Jose, CA. I need to travel to Asia for 10 days beginning
>November 1, 2002 for a family wedding. I have a few questions which I
>would appreciate if anyone in the group can shed some light on:
>(1) My first question is that will I become a US citizen immediately
> at the time of interview and therefore need to get a visa for my trip
> as a US citizen? (I already have a valid visa for the required
> countries in my current passport).
>(2) In the case I do not officially become a citizen during my
> interview and have to wait for some additional procedure(s), do I
> maintain my current citizenship and passport, or am I in some kind of
> "hanging" state and cannot travel overseas without additional
> paperwork. (similar to the H-1 being cancelled while applying for
> adjustment of status and still waiting for the green card)
>(3) I've seen mixed postings on this board about when the Oath
> ceremony takes place (at the point of interview, few weeks later or
> even a few months later). Assuming I am not sworn in at the point of
> interview, do I get advanced notice about this oath ceremony? What if
> that date falls when I am out of the country?
>(4) Any other issues I should consider?
>Thanks in advance for any help.
>Gunjan
citzien, even if you pass the test n questioning.
My cousin got his interview and swear in the same day. I will know on
Oct 8 if I can do it on the same day.
On 15 Sep 2002 22:41:14 -0700, [email protected] (Gunjan Bhow) wrote:
>Hello:
>I am scheduled to appear for my N-400 interview on October 17, 2002
>here in San Jose, CA. I need to travel to Asia for 10 days beginning
>November 1, 2002 for a family wedding. I have a few questions which I
>would appreciate if anyone in the group can shed some light on:
>(1) My first question is that will I become a US citizen immediately
> at the time of interview and therefore need to get a visa for my trip
> as a US citizen? (I already have a valid visa for the required
> countries in my current passport).
>(2) In the case I do not officially become a citizen during my
> interview and have to wait for some additional procedure(s), do I
> maintain my current citizenship and passport, or am I in some kind of
> "hanging" state and cannot travel overseas without additional
> paperwork. (similar to the H-1 being cancelled while applying for
> adjustment of status and still waiting for the green card)
>(3) I've seen mixed postings on this board about when the Oath
> ceremony takes place (at the point of interview, few weeks later or
> even a few months later). Assuming I am not sworn in at the point of
> interview, do I get advanced notice about this oath ceremony? What if
> that date falls when I am out of the country?
>(4) Any other issues I should consider?
>Thanks in advance for any help.
>Gunjan
Sep 16th 2002, 6:46 pm
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Re: Overseas trip 2 weeks after N-400 Naturilization interview
"Gunjan Bhow" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:2c784707.0209152141-
[email protected]...
> I am scheduled to appear for my N-400 interview on October 17, 2002
> here in San Jose, CA. I need to travel to Asia for 10 days beginning
> November 1, 2002 for a family wedding. I have a few questions which I
> would appreciate if anyone in the group can shed some light on:
> (1) My first question is that will I become a US citizen immediately
> at the time of interview and therefore need to get a visa for my trip
> as a US citizen? (I already have a valid visa for the required
> countries in my current passport).
I don't know the answer for San Jose, but I would guess not, because it's a
busy office. The swearing-in ceremonies typically involve thousands of
people at once. To be sure, you should call an immigration attorney in the
area.
> (2) In the case I do not officially become a citizen during my
> interview and have to wait for some additional procedure(s), do I
> maintain my current citizenship and passport,
Yes.
or am I in some kind of
> "hanging" state and cannot travel overseas without additional
> paperwork. (similar to the H-1 being cancelled while applying for
> adjustment of status and still waiting for the green card)
No.
> (3) I've seen mixed postings on this board about when the Oath
> ceremony takes place (at the point of interview, few weeks later or
> even a few months later). Assuming I am not sworn in at the point of
> interview, do I get advanced notice about this oath ceremony?
Yes, usually about a month's notice. In Los Angeles, the swearing in
ceremony takes place about 2 to 3 months after the interview.
What if
> that date falls when I am out of the country?
Well, you will either have to return in time, or ask INS to reschedule your
swearing in.
news:2c784707.0209152141-
[email protected]...
> I am scheduled to appear for my N-400 interview on October 17, 2002
> here in San Jose, CA. I need to travel to Asia for 10 days beginning
> November 1, 2002 for a family wedding. I have a few questions which I
> would appreciate if anyone in the group can shed some light on:
> (1) My first question is that will I become a US citizen immediately
> at the time of interview and therefore need to get a visa for my trip
> as a US citizen? (I already have a valid visa for the required
> countries in my current passport).
I don't know the answer for San Jose, but I would guess not, because it's a
busy office. The swearing-in ceremonies typically involve thousands of
people at once. To be sure, you should call an immigration attorney in the
area.
> (2) In the case I do not officially become a citizen during my
> interview and have to wait for some additional procedure(s), do I
> maintain my current citizenship and passport,
Yes.
or am I in some kind of
> "hanging" state and cannot travel overseas without additional
> paperwork. (similar to the H-1 being cancelled while applying for
> adjustment of status and still waiting for the green card)
No.
> (3) I've seen mixed postings on this board about when the Oath
> ceremony takes place (at the point of interview, few weeks later or
> even a few months later). Assuming I am not sworn in at the point of
> interview, do I get advanced notice about this oath ceremony?
Yes, usually about a month's notice. In Los Angeles, the swearing in
ceremony takes place about 2 to 3 months after the interview.
What if
> that date falls when I am out of the country?
Well, you will either have to return in time, or ask INS to reschedule your
swearing in.
Sep 16th 2002, 10:11 pm
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Re: Overseas trip 2 weeks after N-400 Naturilization interview
"Gunjan Bhow" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:2c784707.0209152141-
[email protected]...
> Hello:
> I am scheduled to appear for my N-400 interview on October 17, 2002
> here in San Jose, CA. I need to travel to Asia for 10 days beginning
> November 1, 2002 for a family wedding. I have a few questions which I
> would appreciate if anyone in the group can shed some light on:
> (1) My first question is that will I become a US citizen immediately
> at the time of interview and therefore need to get a visa for my trip
> as a US citizen? (I already have a valid visa for the required
> countries in my current passport).
No. You become citizen upon Oath.
The Oath can be on the same date of the interview
only in some offices, I don't believe in San Jose is one of these though.
> (2) In the case I do not officially become a citizen during my
> interview and have to wait for some additional procedure(s), do I
> maintain my current citizenship and passport, or am I in some kind of
> "hanging" state and cannot travel overseas without additional
> paperwork. (similar to the H-1 being cancelled while applying for
> adjustment of status and still waiting for the green card)
You are and you will be still citizen of your "old" country.
Depending on this country you might still maintain citizenship
even after you become a US citizen. You could be a dual citizen.
> (3) I've seen mixed postings on this board about when the Oath
> ceremony takes place (at the point of interview, few weeks later or
> even a few months later). Assuming I am not sworn in at the point of
> interview, do I get advanced notice about this oath ceremony? What if
> that date falls when I am out of the country?
You will receive detaled information by mail: date of Oath and
what to do in case you can not attend it.
> (4) Any other issues I should consider?
Just follow the procedures. You always receive paper on what to do.
Good Luck
R
> Thanks in advance for any help.
> Gunjan
news:2c784707.0209152141-
[email protected]...
> Hello:
> I am scheduled to appear for my N-400 interview on October 17, 2002
> here in San Jose, CA. I need to travel to Asia for 10 days beginning
> November 1, 2002 for a family wedding. I have a few questions which I
> would appreciate if anyone in the group can shed some light on:
> (1) My first question is that will I become a US citizen immediately
> at the time of interview and therefore need to get a visa for my trip
> as a US citizen? (I already have a valid visa for the required
> countries in my current passport).
No. You become citizen upon Oath.
The Oath can be on the same date of the interview
only in some offices, I don't believe in San Jose is one of these though.
> (2) In the case I do not officially become a citizen during my
> interview and have to wait for some additional procedure(s), do I
> maintain my current citizenship and passport, or am I in some kind of
> "hanging" state and cannot travel overseas without additional
> paperwork. (similar to the H-1 being cancelled while applying for
> adjustment of status and still waiting for the green card)
You are and you will be still citizen of your "old" country.
Depending on this country you might still maintain citizenship
even after you become a US citizen. You could be a dual citizen.
> (3) I've seen mixed postings on this board about when the Oath
> ceremony takes place (at the point of interview, few weeks later or
> even a few months later). Assuming I am not sworn in at the point of
> interview, do I get advanced notice about this oath ceremony? What if
> that date falls when I am out of the country?
You will receive detaled information by mail: date of Oath and
what to do in case you can not attend it.
> (4) Any other issues I should consider?
Just follow the procedures. You always receive paper on what to do.
Good Luck
R
> Thanks in advance for any help.
> Gunjan
