Does USCIS take the green cards after oath taking?

[av8or 34]

The stated time for normal processing is 4-6 weeks, expidited says 2-3 weeks.

http://travel.state.gov/passport/processing/processing_1740.html

i got mine regular processing and it took 9 days.. less than 2 weeks..

[Cesar & Cata 35]

Thanks guys! Once i pass the interview and after oath taking, I will definitely do the expedite passport processing and i will see too on what my employer can do to help me with this. I appreciate all your responses!

This should not be an issue, make sure you take proof of work and all the required documents for first time applicants for a US passport. You should get the passport the same day (at the passport office).

[NickD 202]

For the rest of us, for same day passports, we must bring in airline tickets showing a travel date within two weeks.

Don't believe you have to buy an airline ticket so would need something from your employer to verify your travel. Your job depends upon you having a US passport, would your employee even pay for the fee?

Certainly, you can't be the only one with this predicament, every employee on international flights natural born or not has to have a US passport. Check with your legal or human resource department. For all you know, they have a direct relationship with the DOS.

My wife was in a good position, worked for an American based company in her home country with a direct relationship with the US consulate and many friends there. Where it would take others a year to get a visa to come to the USA, she could get it done in a day.

[FlyingLonghorn 12]

Expedited and next day service are not the same thing. The stated time for normal processing is 4-6 weeks, expidited says 2-3 weeks.

http://travel.state.gov/passport/processing/processing_1740.html

Just make an appointment and go to the New Orleans passport agency, presuming you live in Red Stick, Louisana as your profile stays. You can get same day or next day turnaround depending on the situation. You need to show proof of travel with in the next 14 days so print up a manifest or ticket rez showing you departing in a day or two and you should have no problems.

I've used passport agencies around the country and always had great service. The fee is the same as expedited withouth the 2 week wait.

Good luck.

[maidinheaven 1]

For the rest of us, for same day passports, we must bring in airline tickets showing a travel date within two weeks.

Don't believe you have to buy an airline ticket so would need something from your employer to verify your travel. Your job depends upon you having a US passport, would your employee even pay for the fee?

Certainly, you can't be the only one with this predicament, every employee on international flights natural born or not has to have a US passport. Check with your legal or human resource department. For all you know, they have a direct relationship with the DOS.

My wife was in a good position, worked for an American based company in her home country with a direct relationship with the US consulate and many friends there. Where it would take others a year to get a visa to come to the USA, she could get it done in a day.

If just presenting them an airline ticket showing an immediate travel date (international) can solve my diilemma, i should celebrate now, coz I can acquire one anytime. And i've yet to speak to our HR Dept and see if they reimburse passport's fee (i think they do) and if they can also send me a letter as proof of my employment. I will gather as much requirements as i can have to show at the passport agency. Hopefully, they can find my name on the system because i plan to be there the day after oath taking...

Again, Thanks all for great input!! I truly appreciate your time in reponding to my query!

[NickD 202]

If just presenting them an airline ticket showing an immediate travel date (international) can solve my diilemma, i should celebrate now, coz I can acquire one anytime. And i've yet to speak to our HR Dept and see if they reimburse passport's fee (i think they do) and if they can also send me a letter as proof of my employment. I will gather as much requirements as i can have to show at the passport agency. Hopefully, they can find my name on the system because i plan to be there the day after oath taking...

Again, Thanks all for great input!! I truly appreciate your time in reponding to my query!

Don't forget to bring your original certificate of naturalization, they will want to see that.

Ran into an idiot at SS, stating my stepdaughter wasn't in the system yet, had to talk with his supervisor with her original certificate, she copied it and all was okay. Wonder where our government finds these idiots? Don't take, you are not in the system yet for an answer, just in case you run into a Hitler kind of arrogant idiot.

Bush tried to get the SS to keep track of immigration status, SS told him no. Obama got them to do it, but also gave them 100 million bucks. Should be done at the speed of light, if the people at the USCIS ever get around to it. All this new nonsense started about a year ago.

Edited January 22, 2013 by NickD

[maidinheaven 1]

Don't forget to bring your original certificate of naturalization, they will want to see that.

Ran into an idiot at SS, stating my stepdaughter wasn't in the system yet, had to talk with his supervisor with her original certificate, she copied it and all was okay. Wonder where our government finds these idiots? Don't take, you are not in the system yet for an answer, just in case you run into a Hitler kind of arrogant idiot.

Bush tried to get the SS to keep track of immigration status, SS told him no. Obama got them to do it, but also gave them 100 million bucks. Should be done at the speed of light, if the people at the USCIS ever get around to it. All this new nonsense started about a year ago.

Thanks for the info! Glad to know that they cannot use 'you're not in the system yet' excuse!