Confused with N-400 paperwork requirements
Nov 28th 2006, 12:13 am
#16
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Re: Confused with N-400 paperwork requirements
On 27 Nov 2006 01:10:04 -0800, "[email protected]" <[email protected]>
wrote:
>What are the minimum requirements for paperwork for N-400 filing based
>on 3 years of marriage. It doesn't state anything about
>mortgage/lease/etc. documents that we need to send in with the
>application....does that mean that don't even want to see that at the
>interview? Don't they want to see that somehow because otherwise what
>would be the point to even differentiate between 3 and 5 year options
>if they weren't asking for proof of it?
OK, the following is taken directly from the Guide to Naturalization,
as you can see it clearly DOES require mortgage/lease etc. I guess you
can send as little as possible and pray but I just sent everything
they asked for.
Good Luck
Denis
All applicants must send the following 3 things with their N-400
application:
1. A photocopy of both sides of your Permanent Resident Card (formerly
known as the Alien Registration Receipt Card or �Green
Card�). If you have lost the card, submit a photocopy of the receipt
of your Form I-90, Application to Replace Alien Registration
Receipt Card;
2. Two (2) identical color photographs, with your name and �A� number
written lightly in pencil on the back of each. For details
about the photo requirements, see part 5 of A Guide to Naturalization
and the Form M-378 instructions distributed with your
application. Do not wear eyeglasses or earrings for the photo. Note
that if your religion requires you to wear a head covering,
your facial features and your right ear must still be exposed in the
photo for purposes of identification; AND
3. A check or money order for the application fee and the
fingerprinting fee, as stated in the M-479 Current Naturalization Fees
enclosure in the Guide. (Applicants 75 years of age or older are
exempted from fingerprinting and the fingerprinting fee). Write
your �A� number on the back of the check or money order.
Send COPIES of the following documents, unless we ask for an original.
If an attorney or accredited representative is acting on your behalf,
send:
q A completed original Form G-28, �Notice of Entry of Appearance as
Attorney or Representative.�
If your current legal name is different from the name on your
Permanent Resident Card, send:
q The document(s) that legally changed your name (marriage
certificate, divorce decree, or court document).
If you are applying for naturalization on the basis of marriage to a
U.S. citizen, send the following 4 things:
1. Evidence that your spouse has been a U.S. citizen for the last 3
years:
� birth certificate (if your spouse never lost citizenship since
birth), OR
� naturalization certificate, OR
� certificate of citizenship, OR
� the inside of the front cover and signature page of your spouse�s
current U.S. passport, OR
� Form FS240, �Report of Birth Abroad of a Citizen of the United
States of America�
2. Your current marriage certificate; AND
3. Proof of termination of ALL prior marriages of your spouse (divorce
decree(s), annulment(s), or death certificate(s)); AND
4. Documents referring to you and your spouse:
� tax returns, bank accounts, leases, mortgages, or birth certificates
of children, OR
� IRS-certified copies of the income tax forms that you both filed for
the past 3 years, OR
� an IRS tax return transcript for the last 3 years.
If you were married before, send:
q Proof that ALL earlier marriages ended (divorce decree(s),
annulment(s), or death certificate(s)).
If you were previously in the U.S. military service, send:
q A completed original Form G-325B, �Biographic Information.�
If you are currently in U.S. military service AND are seeking
citizenship based on that service, send:
q A completed original Form N-426, �Request for Certification of
Military or Naval Service;� AND
q A completed original Form G-325B, �Biographic Information.�
U.S. Department of Homeland Security OMB No. 1115-0009
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
(OVER) Form M-477
(Rev. 12/00)N
If you have taken any trip outside of the United States that lasted
for 6 months or more since becoming a Permanent Resident,
send evidence that you (and your family) continued to live, work,
and/or keep ties to the United States, such as:
q An IRS tax return �transcript� or an IRS-certified tax return
listing tax information for the last 5 years (or for the last 3 years
if
you are applying on the basis of marriage to a U.S. citizen)
q Rent or mortgage payments and pay stubs.
If you have a dependent spouse or children who do not live with you,
send:
q Any court or government order to provide financial support; AND
q Evidence of your financial support (including evidence that you have
complied with any court or government order), such as:
� cancelled checks
� money order receipts
� a court or agency printout of child support payments
� evidence of wage garnishments
� a letter from the parent or guardian who cares for your children
If you answer �Yes� to any of questions 1 through 15 in Part 7, send:
q A written explanation on a separate sheet of paper.
If you answer �No� to any of questions 1 through 5 in Part 8, send:
q A written explanation on a separate sheet of paper.
If you have ever been arrested or detained by any law enforcement
officer for any reason, and no charges were filed, send:
q An original official statement by the arresting agency or applicable
court confirming that no charges were filed.
If you have ever been arrested or detained by any law enforcement
officer for any reason, and charges were filed, send:
q An original or court-certified copy of the complete arrest record
and disposition for each incident (dismissal order, conviction
record, OR acquittal order).
If you have ever been convicted or placed in an alternative sentencing
program or rehabilitative program (such as a drug
treatment or community service program), send:
q An original or court-certified copy of the sentencing record for
each incident; AND
q Evidence that you completed your sentence:
� An original or certified copy of your probation or parole record, OR
� Evidence that you completed an alternative sentencing program or
rehabilitative program
If you have ever had any arrest or conviction vacated, set aside,
sealed, expunged, or otherwise removed from your record, send:
q An original or court-certified copy of the court order vacating,
setting aside, sealing, expunging, or otherwise removing the
arrest or conviction, OR an original statement from the court that no
record exists of your arrest or conviction.
If you have ever failed to file an income tax return since you became
a Permanent Resident, send:
q All correspondence with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) regarding
your failure to file.
If you have any federal, state, or local taxes that are overdue, send:
q A signed agreement from the IRS or state or local tax office showing
that you have filed a tax return and arranged to pay the
taxes you owe; AND
q Documentation from the IRS or state or local tax office showing the
current status of your repayment program.
If you are applying for a disability exception to the testing
requirement, send:
q An original Form N-648, �Medical Certification for Disability
Exceptions,� completed less than 6 months ago by a licensed
medical or osteopathic doctor or licensed clinical psychologist.
If you did not register with the Selective Service and you 1) are
male, 2) are 26 years old or older, and 3) lived in the United States
in a status other than as a lawful nonimmigrant between the ages of 18
and 26, send:
q A �Status Information Letter� from the Selective Service (Call
1-847-688-6888 for more information).
Form M-477
(Rev. 12/00)N
wrote:
>What are the minimum requirements for paperwork for N-400 filing based
>on 3 years of marriage. It doesn't state anything about
>mortgage/lease/etc. documents that we need to send in with the
>application....does that mean that don't even want to see that at the
>interview? Don't they want to see that somehow because otherwise what
>would be the point to even differentiate between 3 and 5 year options
>if they weren't asking for proof of it?
OK, the following is taken directly from the Guide to Naturalization,
as you can see it clearly DOES require mortgage/lease etc. I guess you
can send as little as possible and pray but I just sent everything
they asked for.
Good Luck
Denis
All applicants must send the following 3 things with their N-400
application:
1. A photocopy of both sides of your Permanent Resident Card (formerly
known as the Alien Registration Receipt Card or �Green
Card�). If you have lost the card, submit a photocopy of the receipt
of your Form I-90, Application to Replace Alien Registration
Receipt Card;
2. Two (2) identical color photographs, with your name and �A� number
written lightly in pencil on the back of each. For details
about the photo requirements, see part 5 of A Guide to Naturalization
and the Form M-378 instructions distributed with your
application. Do not wear eyeglasses or earrings for the photo. Note
that if your religion requires you to wear a head covering,
your facial features and your right ear must still be exposed in the
photo for purposes of identification; AND
3. A check or money order for the application fee and the
fingerprinting fee, as stated in the M-479 Current Naturalization Fees
enclosure in the Guide. (Applicants 75 years of age or older are
exempted from fingerprinting and the fingerprinting fee). Write
your �A� number on the back of the check or money order.
Send COPIES of the following documents, unless we ask for an original.
If an attorney or accredited representative is acting on your behalf,
send:
q A completed original Form G-28, �Notice of Entry of Appearance as
Attorney or Representative.�
If your current legal name is different from the name on your
Permanent Resident Card, send:
q The document(s) that legally changed your name (marriage
certificate, divorce decree, or court document).
If you are applying for naturalization on the basis of marriage to a
U.S. citizen, send the following 4 things:
1. Evidence that your spouse has been a U.S. citizen for the last 3
years:
� birth certificate (if your spouse never lost citizenship since
birth), OR
� naturalization certificate, OR
� certificate of citizenship, OR
� the inside of the front cover and signature page of your spouse�s
current U.S. passport, OR
� Form FS240, �Report of Birth Abroad of a Citizen of the United
States of America�
2. Your current marriage certificate; AND
3. Proof of termination of ALL prior marriages of your spouse (divorce
decree(s), annulment(s), or death certificate(s)); AND
4. Documents referring to you and your spouse:
� tax returns, bank accounts, leases, mortgages, or birth certificates
of children, OR
� IRS-certified copies of the income tax forms that you both filed for
the past 3 years, OR
� an IRS tax return transcript for the last 3 years.
If you were married before, send:
q Proof that ALL earlier marriages ended (divorce decree(s),
annulment(s), or death certificate(s)).
If you were previously in the U.S. military service, send:
q A completed original Form G-325B, �Biographic Information.�
If you are currently in U.S. military service AND are seeking
citizenship based on that service, send:
q A completed original Form N-426, �Request for Certification of
Military or Naval Service;� AND
q A completed original Form G-325B, �Biographic Information.�
U.S. Department of Homeland Security OMB No. 1115-0009
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
(OVER) Form M-477
(Rev. 12/00)N
If you have taken any trip outside of the United States that lasted
for 6 months or more since becoming a Permanent Resident,
send evidence that you (and your family) continued to live, work,
and/or keep ties to the United States, such as:
q An IRS tax return �transcript� or an IRS-certified tax return
listing tax information for the last 5 years (or for the last 3 years
if
you are applying on the basis of marriage to a U.S. citizen)
q Rent or mortgage payments and pay stubs.
If you have a dependent spouse or children who do not live with you,
send:
q Any court or government order to provide financial support; AND
q Evidence of your financial support (including evidence that you have
complied with any court or government order), such as:
� cancelled checks
� money order receipts
� a court or agency printout of child support payments
� evidence of wage garnishments
� a letter from the parent or guardian who cares for your children
If you answer �Yes� to any of questions 1 through 15 in Part 7, send:
q A written explanation on a separate sheet of paper.
If you answer �No� to any of questions 1 through 5 in Part 8, send:
q A written explanation on a separate sheet of paper.
If you have ever been arrested or detained by any law enforcement
officer for any reason, and no charges were filed, send:
q An original official statement by the arresting agency or applicable
court confirming that no charges were filed.
If you have ever been arrested or detained by any law enforcement
officer for any reason, and charges were filed, send:
q An original or court-certified copy of the complete arrest record
and disposition for each incident (dismissal order, conviction
record, OR acquittal order).
If you have ever been convicted or placed in an alternative sentencing
program or rehabilitative program (such as a drug
treatment or community service program), send:
q An original or court-certified copy of the sentencing record for
each incident; AND
q Evidence that you completed your sentence:
� An original or certified copy of your probation or parole record, OR
� Evidence that you completed an alternative sentencing program or
rehabilitative program
If you have ever had any arrest or conviction vacated, set aside,
sealed, expunged, or otherwise removed from your record, send:
q An original or court-certified copy of the court order vacating,
setting aside, sealing, expunging, or otherwise removing the
arrest or conviction, OR an original statement from the court that no
record exists of your arrest or conviction.
If you have ever failed to file an income tax return since you became
a Permanent Resident, send:
q All correspondence with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) regarding
your failure to file.
If you have any federal, state, or local taxes that are overdue, send:
q A signed agreement from the IRS or state or local tax office showing
that you have filed a tax return and arranged to pay the
taxes you owe; AND
q Documentation from the IRS or state or local tax office showing the
current status of your repayment program.
If you are applying for a disability exception to the testing
requirement, send:
q An original Form N-648, �Medical Certification for Disability
Exceptions,� completed less than 6 months ago by a licensed
medical or osteopathic doctor or licensed clinical psychologist.
If you did not register with the Selective Service and you 1) are
male, 2) are 26 years old or older, and 3) lived in the United States
in a status other than as a lawful nonimmigrant between the ages of 18
and 26, send:
q A �Status Information Letter� from the Selective Service (Call
1-847-688-6888 for more information).
Form M-477
(Rev. 12/00)N
Nov 28th 2006, 3:09 am
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Posts: 44
Re: Confused with N-400 paperwork requirements
Hi Rene,
I did not send them the original, just the translated/certified one. I have the original with me. And thanks for letting me know that the USCIS accepts the documents translated in the US. I did not know that.
Sincerely Yours,
Shahrokh
I did not send them the original, just the translated/certified one. I have the original with me. And thanks for letting me know that the USCIS accepts the documents translated in the US. I did not know that.
Sincerely Yours,
Shahrokh
Originally Posted by Noorah101
Hi Shahrokh,
Are you saying you sent them the one and only original you had of a document? You should never send originals (especially ones that are so hard to obtain again). Always send a photocopy and show the original at the interview. I guess it's too late for that for you now, so just bring whatever you have to the interview.
By the way, the certified translations don't have to come from Iran. The original document, yes...but the translation of that document can be done in the USA, by anyone capable of translating it, even by yourself. There is a statement you make to the effect that this is a true and correct translation...there is a sample of it on the forum somewhere, I'm sure. I translated Sadegh's shenasnameh myself, and had no problem with USCIS.
Best Wishes,
Rene
Are you saying you sent them the one and only original you had of a document? You should never send originals (especially ones that are so hard to obtain again). Always send a photocopy and show the original at the interview. I guess it's too late for that for you now, so just bring whatever you have to the interview.
By the way, the certified translations don't have to come from Iran. The original document, yes...but the translation of that document can be done in the USA, by anyone capable of translating it, even by yourself. There is a statement you make to the effect that this is a true and correct translation...there is a sample of it on the forum somewhere, I'm sure. I translated Sadegh's shenasnameh myself, and had no problem with USCIS.
Best Wishes,
Rene
Nov 28th 2006, 4:14 am
#18
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Joined: Sep 2002
Posts: 16,266
Re: Confused with N-400 paperwork requirements
Originally Posted by Noorah101
Hi Shahrokh,
Are you saying you sent them the one and only original you had of a document? You should never send originals (especially ones that are so hard to obtain again). Always send a photocopy and show the original at the interview. I guess it's too late for that for you now, so just bring whatever you have to the interview.
By the way, the certified translations don't have to come from Iran. The original document, yes...but the translation of that document can be done in the USA, by anyone capable of translating it, even by yourself. There is a statement you make to the effect that this is a true and correct translation...there is a sample of it on the forum somewhere, I'm sure. I translated Sadegh's shenasnameh myself, and had no problem with USCIS.
Best Wishes,
Rene
Are you saying you sent them the one and only original you had of a document? You should never send originals (especially ones that are so hard to obtain again). Always send a photocopy and show the original at the interview. I guess it's too late for that for you now, so just bring whatever you have to the interview.
By the way, the certified translations don't have to come from Iran. The original document, yes...but the translation of that document can be done in the USA, by anyone capable of translating it, even by yourself. There is a statement you make to the effect that this is a true and correct translation...there is a sample of it on the forum somewhere, I'm sure. I translated Sadegh's shenasnameh myself, and had no problem with USCIS.
Best Wishes,
Rene
Also, it should be noted that Iranians have this habit of submitting ONLY the certified translation from Iran. The US Government wants a copy of the FARSI document with a translation attached -- and it need not be the "official" translation.
This quirk about providing only the translation seems to be fairly unique to Persians. I have no idea why.
Nov 30th 2006, 4:16 pm
#19
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Re: Confused with N-400 paperwork requirements
[email protected] wrote:
> My question is totally different, though - what do I send with the
> original N-400 application? What are the official requirements? What
> are people's experiences?
Read the Guide to naturalisation. Doesn't that specify exactly what's
needed? My wife followed it and a couple of minor problems. I don't
recall submitting a marriage certificate. We didn't submit one with the
I-751 either
> My question is totally different, though - what do I send with the
> original N-400 application? What are the official requirements? What
> are people's experiences?
Read the Guide to naturalisation. Doesn't that specify exactly what's
needed? My wife followed it and a couple of minor problems. I don't
recall submitting a marriage certificate. We didn't submit one with the
I-751 either
Dec 2nd 2006, 3:49 pm
#20
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Re: Confused with N-400 paperwork requirements
Hi,
I will be sending in my N400 (marriage to US citizen) shortly. I have
included some of the paperwork I had submitted for getting the
conditional GC and I751(approved w/o interview).
Now I do not have the originals of some of these, for instance, bank
statments, paystubs etc.. from 3 years ago. So I'm wondering whether to
include these in my application. I do have joint tax stmnts and rental
info. I know the USCIS asks you to bring the originals of all the docs
you submitted in your N400.
Can I go with photocopies for some of these or is it possible they wld
reject my app just 'coz I don't have the original. How extensive should
I be about paperwork spanning the past 3 years of my marriage or can I
concentrate on the more recent time period? Please let me know.
Thanx for your help.
shahrokh22 wrote:
> > Hi Shahrokh,
> >
> > Are you saying you sent them the one and only original you had of a
> > document? You should never send originals (especially ones that are
> > so hard to obtain again). Always send a photocopy and show the
> > original at the interview. I guess it's too late for that for you
> > now, so just bring whatever you have to the interview.
> >
> > By the way, the certified translations don't have to come from Iran.
> > The original document, yes...but the translation of that document can
> > be done in the USA, by anyone capable of translating it, even by
> > yourself. There is a statement you make to the effect that this is a
> > true and correct translation...there is a sample of it on the forum
> > somewhere, I'm sure. I translated Sadegh's shenasnameh myself, and
> > had no problem with USCIS.
> >
> > Best Wishes,
> > Rene
> Hi Rene,
> I did not send them the original, just the translated/certified one. I
> have the original with me. And thanks for letting me know that the USCIS
> accepts the documents translated in the US. I did not know that.
> Sincerely Yours,
> Shahrokh
>
> --
> s. Hafizi
> Posted via http://britishexpats.com
I will be sending in my N400 (marriage to US citizen) shortly. I have
included some of the paperwork I had submitted for getting the
conditional GC and I751(approved w/o interview).
Now I do not have the originals of some of these, for instance, bank
statments, paystubs etc.. from 3 years ago. So I'm wondering whether to
include these in my application. I do have joint tax stmnts and rental
info. I know the USCIS asks you to bring the originals of all the docs
you submitted in your N400.
Can I go with photocopies for some of these or is it possible they wld
reject my app just 'coz I don't have the original. How extensive should
I be about paperwork spanning the past 3 years of my marriage or can I
concentrate on the more recent time period? Please let me know.
Thanx for your help.
shahrokh22 wrote:
> > Hi Shahrokh,
> >
> > Are you saying you sent them the one and only original you had of a
> > document? You should never send originals (especially ones that are
> > so hard to obtain again). Always send a photocopy and show the
> > original at the interview. I guess it's too late for that for you
> > now, so just bring whatever you have to the interview.
> >
> > By the way, the certified translations don't have to come from Iran.
> > The original document, yes...but the translation of that document can
> > be done in the USA, by anyone capable of translating it, even by
> > yourself. There is a statement you make to the effect that this is a
> > true and correct translation...there is a sample of it on the forum
> > somewhere, I'm sure. I translated Sadegh's shenasnameh myself, and
> > had no problem with USCIS.
> >
> > Best Wishes,
> > Rene
> Hi Rene,
> I did not send them the original, just the translated/certified one. I
> have the original with me. And thanks for letting me know that the USCIS
> accepts the documents translated in the US. I did not know that.
> Sincerely Yours,
> Shahrokh
>
> --
> s. Hafizi
> Posted via http://britishexpats.com
Dec 3rd 2006, 1:07 am
#21
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Joined: Apr 2001
Posts: 46,392
Re: Confused with N-400 paperwork requirements
You are only sending copies anyway and you bring what you have of the originals at the time of the interview. You can also bring updated information. For the bank statements send one or two of the recent ones.
Originally Posted by Ag
Hi,
I will be sending in my N400 (marriage to US citizen) shortly. I have
included some of the paperwork I had submitted for getting the
conditional GC and I751(approved w/o interview).
Now I do not have the originals of some of these, for instance, bank
statments, paystubs etc.. from 3 years ago. So I'm wondering whether to
include these in my application. I do have joint tax stmnts and rental
info. I know the USCIS asks you to bring the originals of all the docs
you submitted in your N400.
Can I go with photocopies for some of these or is it possible they wld
reject my app just 'coz I don't have the original. How extensive should
I be about paperwork spanning the past 3 years of my marriage or can I
concentrate on the more recent time period? Please let me know.
Thanx for your help.
shahrokh22 wrote:
> > Hi Shahrokh,
> >
> > Are you saying you sent them the one and only original you had of a
> > document? You should never send originals (especially ones that are
> > so hard to obtain again). Always send a photocopy and show the
> > original at the interview. I guess it's too late for that for you
> > now, so just bring whatever you have to the interview.
> >
> > By the way, the certified translations don't have to come from Iran.
> > The original document, yes...but the translation of that document can
> > be done in the USA, by anyone capable of translating it, even by
> > yourself. There is a statement you make to the effect that this is a
> > true and correct translation...there is a sample of it on the forum
> > somewhere, I'm sure. I translated Sadegh's shenasnameh myself, and
> > had no problem with USCIS.
> >
> > Best Wishes,
> > Rene
> Hi Rene,
> I did not send them the original, just the translated/certified one. I
> have the original with me. And thanks for letting me know that the USCIS
> accepts the documents translated in the US. I did not know that.
> Sincerely Yours,
> Shahrokh
>
> --
> s. Hafizi
> Posted via http://britishexpats.com
I will be sending in my N400 (marriage to US citizen) shortly. I have
included some of the paperwork I had submitted for getting the
conditional GC and I751(approved w/o interview).
Now I do not have the originals of some of these, for instance, bank
statments, paystubs etc.. from 3 years ago. So I'm wondering whether to
include these in my application. I do have joint tax stmnts and rental
info. I know the USCIS asks you to bring the originals of all the docs
you submitted in your N400.
Can I go with photocopies for some of these or is it possible they wld
reject my app just 'coz I don't have the original. How extensive should
I be about paperwork spanning the past 3 years of my marriage or can I
concentrate on the more recent time period? Please let me know.
Thanx for your help.
shahrokh22 wrote:
> > Hi Shahrokh,
> >
> > Are you saying you sent them the one and only original you had of a
> > document? You should never send originals (especially ones that are
> > so hard to obtain again). Always send a photocopy and show the
> > original at the interview. I guess it's too late for that for you
> > now, so just bring whatever you have to the interview.
> >
> > By the way, the certified translations don't have to come from Iran.
> > The original document, yes...but the translation of that document can
> > be done in the USA, by anyone capable of translating it, even by
> > yourself. There is a statement you make to the effect that this is a
> > true and correct translation...there is a sample of it on the forum
> > somewhere, I'm sure. I translated Sadegh's shenasnameh myself, and
> > had no problem with USCIS.
> >
> > Best Wishes,
> > Rene
> Hi Rene,
> I did not send them the original, just the translated/certified one. I
> have the original with me. And thanks for letting me know that the USCIS
> accepts the documents translated in the US. I did not know that.
> Sincerely Yours,
> Shahrokh
>
> --
> s. Hafizi
> Posted via http://britishexpats.com
Dec 3rd 2006, 1:14 pm
#22
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Re: Confused with N-400 paperwork requirements
Thanx Rete. I shall work around the docs I have.
Rete wrote:
> > Hi,
> >
> > I will be sending in my N400 (marriage to US citizen) shortly. I have
> > included some of the paperwork I had submitted for getting the
> > conditional GC and I751(approved w/o interview).
> >
> > Now I do not have the originals of some of these, for instance, bank
> > statments, paystubs etc.. from 3 years ago. So I'm wondering whether
> > to
> > include these in my application. I do have joint tax stmnts and rental
> > info. I know the USCIS asks you to bring the originals of all the docs
> > you submitted in your N400.
> >
> > Can I go with photocopies for some of these or is it possible they wld
> > reject my app just 'coz I don't have the original. How extensive
> > should
> > I be about paperwork spanning the past 3 years of my marriage or can I
> > concentrate on the more recent time period? Please let me know.
> >
> > Thanx for your help.
> >
> > shahrokh22 wrote:
> > > > Hi Shahrokh,
> > > >
> > > > Are you saying you sent them the one and only original you had of
> > > > a
> > > > document? You should never send originals (especially ones that
> > > > are
> > > > so hard to obtain again). Always send a photocopy and show the
> > > > original at the interview. I guess it's too late for that for you
> > > > now, so just bring whatever you have to the interview.
> > > >
> > > > By the way, the certified translations don't have to come from
> > > > Iran.
> > > > The original document, yes...but the translation of that document
> > > > can
> > > > be done in the USA, by anyone capable of translating it, even by
> > > > yourself. There is a statement you make to the effect that this
> > > > is a
> > > > true and correct translation...there is a sample of it on the
> > > > forum
> > > > somewhere, I'm sure. I translated Sadegh's shenasnameh myself,
> > > > and
> > > > had no problem with USCIS.
> > > >
> > > > Best Wishes,
> > > > Rene
> > > Hi Rene,
> > > I did not send them the original, just the translated/certified one.
> > > I
> > > have the original with me. And thanks for letting me know that the
> > > USCIS
> > > accepts the documents translated in the US. I did not know that.
> > > Sincerely Yours,
> > > Shahrokh
> > >
> > > --
> > > s. Hafizi
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> You are only sending copies anyway and you bring what you have of
> the originals at the time of the interview. You can also bring
> updated information. For the bank statements send one or two of the
> recent ones.
> --
> I'm not an attorney. This disclaimer is valid in NYS!
> Posted via http://britishexpats.com
Rete wrote:
> > Hi,
> >
> > I will be sending in my N400 (marriage to US citizen) shortly. I have
> > included some of the paperwork I had submitted for getting the
> > conditional GC and I751(approved w/o interview).
> >
> > Now I do not have the originals of some of these, for instance, bank
> > statments, paystubs etc.. from 3 years ago. So I'm wondering whether
> > to
> > include these in my application. I do have joint tax stmnts and rental
> > info. I know the USCIS asks you to bring the originals of all the docs
> > you submitted in your N400.
> >
> > Can I go with photocopies for some of these or is it possible they wld
> > reject my app just 'coz I don't have the original. How extensive
> > should
> > I be about paperwork spanning the past 3 years of my marriage or can I
> > concentrate on the more recent time period? Please let me know.
> >
> > Thanx for your help.
> >
> > shahrokh22 wrote:
> > > > Hi Shahrokh,
> > > >
> > > > Are you saying you sent them the one and only original you had of
> > > > a
> > > > document? You should never send originals (especially ones that
> > > > are
> > > > so hard to obtain again). Always send a photocopy and show the
> > > > original at the interview. I guess it's too late for that for you
> > > > now, so just bring whatever you have to the interview.
> > > >
> > > > By the way, the certified translations don't have to come from
> > > > Iran.
> > > > The original document, yes...but the translation of that document
> > > > can
> > > > be done in the USA, by anyone capable of translating it, even by
> > > > yourself. There is a statement you make to the effect that this
> > > > is a
> > > > true and correct translation...there is a sample of it on the
> > > > forum
> > > > somewhere, I'm sure. I translated Sadegh's shenasnameh myself,
> > > > and
> > > > had no problem with USCIS.
> > > >
> > > > Best Wishes,
> > > > Rene
> > > Hi Rene,
> > > I did not send them the original, just the translated/certified one.
> > > I
> > > have the original with me. And thanks for letting me know that the
> > > USCIS
> > > accepts the documents translated in the US. I did not know that.
> > > Sincerely Yours,
> > > Shahrokh
> > >
> > > --
> > > s. Hafizi
> > > Posted via http://britishexpats.com
> You are only sending copies anyway and you bring what you have of
> the originals at the time of the interview. You can also bring
> updated information. For the bank statements send one or two of the
> recent ones.
> --
> I'm not an attorney. This disclaimer is valid in NYS!
> Posted via http://britishexpats.com
