Selective Service ???
Sep 23rd 2003, 1:29 am
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Selective Service ???
Hey Folks - I need help!
I came over to America on a K1 Visa in January 96, got married in February 96, and turned 26 in June 96. I filed my I-485 that March and it was granted in the following September. My I-751 was approved in July 98.
I have a kid on the way, and thought it was time to apply for US Citizenship. Looking through the documentation requirements, it starts talking about "Selective Service" - I'd never heard about this until this week! So, I was supposed to sign up for this before I turned 26, despite the fact that it was never mentioned on the numerous visits to the INS in San Antonio, TX, or on any other Federal business that I was involved in.
I've visited the Selective Service web-site, and down loaded their "Status Information Letter" as apparently this is what I need to complete - but what consequences does this have on gaining US Citizenship if I didn't apply in the 6 months prior to turning 26?
What is your official INS status when come over on a K1, then file your I-485? Am I as well forgetting the US Citizenship, in fear of being deported!!!
.......I appreciate your feedback.
I came over to America on a K1 Visa in January 96, got married in February 96, and turned 26 in June 96. I filed my I-485 that March and it was granted in the following September. My I-751 was approved in July 98.
I have a kid on the way, and thought it was time to apply for US Citizenship. Looking through the documentation requirements, it starts talking about "Selective Service" - I'd never heard about this until this week! So, I was supposed to sign up for this before I turned 26, despite the fact that it was never mentioned on the numerous visits to the INS in San Antonio, TX, or on any other Federal business that I was involved in.
I've visited the Selective Service web-site, and down loaded their "Status Information Letter" as apparently this is what I need to complete - but what consequences does this have on gaining US Citizenship if I didn't apply in the 6 months prior to turning 26?
What is your official INS status when come over on a K1, then file your I-485? Am I as well forgetting the US Citizenship, in fear of being deported!!!
.......I appreciate your feedback.
Sep 23rd 2003, 1:40 am
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It looks like you need to talk to the people in the San Antonio INS(sorry BCIS) office. It is they, not selective service, who will determine your eligibility for citizenship with the failure to register. MEN CANNOT REGISTER AFTER REACHING AGE 26 (selective service page)
On an slightly unrelated note, how is the San Antonio office to deal with? That is who my fiance will have to go through for AOS once we get through this I-129F eternity, so I am just curious.
On an slightly unrelated note, how is the San Antonio office to deal with? That is who my fiance will have to go through for AOS once we get through this I-129F eternity, so I am just curious.
Sep 23rd 2003, 1:57 am
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Originally posted by bubbadog
It looks like you need to talk to the people in the San Antonio INS(sorry BCIS) office. It is they, not selective service, who will determine your eligibility for citizenship with the failure to register. MEN CANNOT REGISTER AFTER REACHING AGE 26 (selective service page)
On an slightly unrelated note, how is the San Antonio office to deal with? That is who my fiance will have to go through for AOS once we get through this I-129F eternity, so I am just curious.
It looks like you need to talk to the people in the San Antonio INS(sorry BCIS) office. It is they, not selective service, who will determine your eligibility for citizenship with the failure to register. MEN CANNOT REGISTER AFTER REACHING AGE 26 (selective service page)
On an slightly unrelated note, how is the San Antonio office to deal with? That is who my fiance will have to go through for AOS once we get through this I-129F eternity, so I am just curious.
Sep 23rd 2003, 4:39 pm
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Re: Selective Service ???
Originally posted by DSL
Hey Folks - I need help!
I came over to America on a K1 Visa in January 96, got married in February 96, and turned 26 in June 96. I filed my I-485 that March and it was granted in the following September. My I-751 was approved in July 98.
I have a kid on the way, and thought it was time to apply for US Citizenship. Looking through the documentation requirements, it starts talking about "Selective Service" - I'd never heard about this until this week! So, I was supposed to sign up for this before I turned 26, despite the fact that it was never mentioned on the numerous visits to the INS in San Antonio, TX, or on any other Federal business that I was involved in.
I've visited the Selective Service web-site, and down loaded their "Status Information Letter" as apparently this is what I need to complete - but what consequences does this have on gaining US Citizenship if I didn't apply in the 6 months prior to turning 26?
What is your official INS status when come over on a K1, then file your I-485? Am I as well forgetting the US Citizenship, in fear of being deported!!!
.......I appreciate your feedback.
Hey Folks - I need help!
I came over to America on a K1 Visa in January 96, got married in February 96, and turned 26 in June 96. I filed my I-485 that March and it was granted in the following September. My I-751 was approved in July 98.
I have a kid on the way, and thought it was time to apply for US Citizenship. Looking through the documentation requirements, it starts talking about "Selective Service" - I'd never heard about this until this week! So, I was supposed to sign up for this before I turned 26, despite the fact that it was never mentioned on the numerous visits to the INS in San Antonio, TX, or on any other Federal business that I was involved in.
I've visited the Selective Service web-site, and down loaded their "Status Information Letter" as apparently this is what I need to complete - but what consequences does this have on gaining US Citizenship if I didn't apply in the 6 months prior to turning 26?
What is your official INS status when come over on a K1, then file your I-485? Am I as well forgetting the US Citizenship, in fear of being deported!!!
.......I appreciate your feedback.
Sep 23rd 2003, 10:08 pm
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I am not sure about TX but here in Virginia my husband filled out the SS forms at the DMV. In order to receive your drivers license you must sign an area of the form stating that if you are eligible for SS that you have registered. And if you hadn't registered they automatically do it for you.
So he's registered. I don't recall any BCIS office caring one bit if you do or don't, but if you plan on applying for naturalization they require that you registered if age appropriate.
So he's registered. I don't recall any BCIS office caring one bit if you do or don't, but if you plan on applying for naturalization they require that you registered if age appropriate.
Sep 23rd 2003, 10:36 pm
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Someone I am not sure who registered my husband, we received a post card saying he was registered.
Maybe when he got a drivers license?
Maybe when he got a drivers license?
Sep 23rd 2003, 11:31 pm
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Originally posted by kjdrga
I am not sure about TX but here in Virginia my husband filled out the SS forms at the DMV. In order to receive your drivers license you must sign an area of the form stating that if you are eligible for SS that you have registered. And if you hadn't registered they automatically do it for you.
So he's registered. I don't recall any BCIS office caring one bit if you do or don't, but if you plan on applying for naturalization they require that you registered if age appropriate.
I am not sure about TX but here in Virginia my husband filled out the SS forms at the DMV. In order to receive your drivers license you must sign an area of the form stating that if you are eligible for SS that you have registered. And if you hadn't registered they automatically do it for you.
So he's registered. I don't recall any BCIS office caring one bit if you do or don't, but if you plan on applying for naturalization they require that you registered if age appropriate.
I don't think that they did that in Texas, as I have entered my details at the Selective Service web site, and it indicates that I have never been registered. I kinda wish they did!
Sep 24th 2003, 1:23 am
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Re: Selective Service ???
Originally posted by DSL
Hey Folks - I need help!
I came over to America on a K1 Visa in January 96, got married in February 96, and turned 26 in June 96.
.......I appreciate your feedback.
Hey Folks - I need help!
I came over to America on a K1 Visa in January 96, got married in February 96, and turned 26 in June 96.
.......I appreciate your feedback.
Failure to register for selective service is NOT a "removable" offense. What it does affect is the showing of "good moral character." As a general rule, you have to show GMC for 5 years [sometimes 3] before filing of the N-400.
Since you can NOT register after turing age 26, for those of you who got green cards before your 26th birthday, that birthday will start the GMC clock running.
In your case, you are just fine -- check the math.
