Hello everyone, new here -- Naturalization question!

[KatieinAL 0]

Hello everyone! This is my first post on this forum.

I am a Canadian citizen first-off. Back in 1999, my then fiance and I filed for the k1 visa, completed that process, and I moved to Arizona where we got married. About a year later we had a beautiful baby girl. In July 2002 I was awarded my permanent resident card without conditions.

Unfortunately in 2004 we got divorced. I now live in Alabama with our daughter and have re-married. Two years ago I decided to go back to school to become a History teacher for high school students. I just got my associates and I'm two years away from my goal. Yea!

The problem I'm running into is that this morning I found out that the local school boards require you to be a US citizen in order to be employed by the State. So now I'm in panic mode! Once I get my degree, I don't want to have to wait a second longer to be able to start my new career. So I want to get this Naturalization ball rolling !

So my question is, I live in Alabama, I'm not sure which centre I need to file my application with.. and what is their timeline? Hopefully it's not more than 2 years. I had to wait so long for my green card, and right when I thought I was done, I am back in INS inferno . Any feedback anyone could provide for me would be truly appreciated!

Thanks!

Katie

[DaniDimo 0]

Hello everyone! This is my first post on this forum.

I am a Canadian citizen first-off. Back in 1999, my then fiance and I filed for the k1 visa, completed that process, and I moved to Arizona where we got married. About a year later we had a beautiful baby girl. In July 2002 I was awarded my permanent resident card without conditions.

Unfortunately in 2004 we got divorced. I now live in Alabama with our daughter and have re-married. Two years ago I decided to go back to school to become a History teacher for high school students. I just got my associates and I'm two years away from my goal. Yea!

The problem I'm running into is that this morning I found out that the local school boards require you to be a US citizen in order to be employed by the State. So now I'm in panic mode! Once I get my degree, I don't want to have to wait a second longer to be able to start my new career. So I want to get this Naturalization ball rolling !

So my question is, I live in Alabama, I'm not sure which centre I need to file my application with.. and what is their timeline? Hopefully it's not more than 2 years. I had to wait so long for my green card, and right when I thought I was done, I am back in INS inferno . Any feedback anyone could provide for me would be truly appreciated!

Thanks!

Katie

U will get your information if u go on www.uscis.gov and search for N-400 form

And here what is says:

If you live in AL, AR, FL, GA, KY, LA, MS, NM, NC, OK, SC, TN or TX, send your N-400 application to:

Texas Service Center

PO Box 851204

Mesquite, TX 75185-1204

or

http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/N-400ins.pdf

Good luck!

[diadromous mermaid 36]

Hello everyone! This is my first post on this forum.

I am a Canadian citizen first-off. Back in 1999, my then fiance and I filed for the k1 visa, completed that process, and I moved to Arizona where we got married. About a year later we had a beautiful baby girl. In July 2002 I was awarded my permanent resident card without conditions.

Unfortunately in 2004 we got divorced. I now live in Alabama with our daughter and have re-married. Two years ago I decided to go back to school to become a History teacher for high school students. I just got my associates and I'm two years away from my goal. Yea!

The problem I'm running into is that this morning I found out that the local school boards require you to be a US citizen in order to be employed by the State. So now I'm in panic mode! Once I get my degree, I don't want to have to wait a second longer to be able to start my new career. So I want to get this Naturalization ball rolling !

So my question is, I live in Alabama, I'm not sure which centre I need to file my application with.. and what is their timeline? Hopefully it's not more than 2 years. I had to wait so long for my green card, and right when I thought I was done, I am back in INS inferno . Any feedback anyone could provide for me would be truly appreciated!

Thanks!

Katie

Have you been married to this US citizen for 3 years yet?

[ThaiStyleUSA 1]

Welcome to VJ. You can check the USCIS website. It should tell you which of the offices you will need to send or apply.

[Staashi 371]

Hello everyone! This is my first post on this forum.

I am a Canadian citizen first-off. Back in 1999, my then fiance and I filed for the k1 visa, completed that process, and I moved to Arizona where we got married. About a year later we had a beautiful baby girl. In July 2002 I was awarded my permanent resident card without conditions.

Unfortunately in 2004 we got divorced. I now live in Alabama with our daughter and have re-married. Two years ago I decided to go back to school to become a History teacher for high school students. I just got my associates and I'm two years away from my goal. Yea!

The problem I'm running into is that this morning I found out that the local school boards require you to be a US citizen in order to be employed by the State. So now I'm in panic mode! Once I get my degree, I don't want to have to wait a second longer to be able to start my new career. So I want to get this Naturalization ball rolling !

So my question is, I live in Alabama, I'm not sure which centre I need to file my application with.. and what is their timeline? Hopefully it's not more than 2 years. I had to wait so long for my green card, and right when I thought I was done, I am back in INS inferno . Any feedback anyone could provide for me would be truly appreciated!

Thanks!

Katie

Have you been married to this US citizen for 3 years yet?

It doesn't matter how long she has been married to the US citizen because she has been a permanent resident for more than 6 years, which exceeds the 5 year requirement. Your school system will probably accept your NOA as proof that you're on your way to citizenship.

Good luck in applying for citizenship!

[AusCal 3]

In July 2002 I was awarded my permanent resident card without conditions.

Katie

Have you been married to this US citizen for 3 years yet?

That is not relevant. The OP is eligible to apply for naturalisation 4 years & 9 months after receiving Permanent Resident Status (conditional or not) - provided she meets all other requirements (specifically residency).

Katie, I would suggest filing your N-400 soon - it is a relatively simple form - and has very little documentation to include with it when you are filing as a 5 year permanent resident.

There are current backlogs with processing applications - but, the longest time frame I have seen suggested is 16-18 months.

In fact, probably the worst news for you is that it will cost $675.

[diadromous mermaid 36]

In July 2002 I was awarded my permanent resident card without conditions.

Katie

Have you been married to this US citizen for 3 years yet?

That is not relevant. The OP is eligible to apply for naturalisation 4 years & 9 months after receiving Permanent Resident Status (conditional or not) - provided she meets all other requirements (specifically residency).

Katie, I would suggest filing your N-400 soon - it is a relatively simple form - and has very little documentation to include with it when you are filing as a 5 year permanent resident.

There are current backlogs with processing applications - but, the longest time frame I have seen suggested is 16-18 months.

In fact, probably the worst news for you is that it will cost $675.

Yes, I now see where she said she'd been a PR since 2002, thanks for catching me.

Edited February 21, 2008 by diadromous mermaid