N-400 Expedited Naturalization 319b Information

[mnbinth 2]

Something else to write your congressman about.

I might add that your congressman may be helpful after you file. I've used my state senator's office twice to get specifics about our case that USCIS customer service wouldn't give us. They were very helpful.

I was talking to my lawyer yesterday and she said all offices are being asked to complete as many naturalization applications as possible before the November elections. Now may be a good time to apply.

[Jo D 0]

Hi

I just need some info about the filing under section 319(B)

When you fill in the N-400 and you come to Part 7. Time spent outside the United States. What do you put if you have been overseas in Germany for the last 3 years or is it left blank because you are filing under section 319 (B)?

Any help please.

Thanks

I went to my local USCIS office today to ask some questions about expedited naturalization. The person answering questions had no idea what I was talking about and claimed its not possible even though I was holding a USCIS document in my hand explaining it. I've called the USCIS customer service number a few times and get the same response. At least today she agreed to have a "USCIS lawyer" call me. I asked if I'd get a phone call today and the response was, "ha, yeah right." I'm attempting to do this without hiring a lawyer, but it is looking like I'll have to get one anyway.

Hi I just did my Naturalization under 319b last March and did get an interview on june 08 and have the oath at the same day.. There is a lot of people that are not aware about 319 b. If you are a contractor working overseas, and your wife is coming with you A letter of Authorization or LOA, LOI will support her application for her. I did try asking a lot of question to different people before I filed the n400 in March 08.. I figure since nobody can give me information I will just go ahead and submit all the requirements they were asking.. I dont care if I will lose hundred dollars what matters is I tried it, since my GC will expired in Nov 08, I just told myself I will give it a try and I've made it.

Here is what I enclosed in the packet (in order)

1. Cover letter (stating you are working overseas and you are applying under 319b, your job, your company) I can send you sample if you want.

2. Filled N400

3. PICTURE

4. Tax info (for for years, joint or not)

5. a letter from the company (notarized)

6. employment letter (job offer-notarized)

7. Employment agreement (notarized)

8. (2 )fingerprint card (done in US Embassy overseas)

9. Greencard (photocopy)

9. Passport (copy)

10 CAC (DOD id of my husband) or any ID from the US company you work for overseas.

11. LOI or a letter authorizing you to deployed overseas.

12. husband passport

13. marriage certificate

14. if you have a child include a copy of his birth certificate/

let me know if you still have questions. I am done with immigration finally!!!!

[mnbinth 2]

Hi

I just need some info about the filing under section 319(B)

When you fill in the N-400 and you come to Part 7. Time spent outside the United States. What do you put if you have been overseas in Germany for the last 3 years or is it left blank because you are filing under section 319 (B)?

Any help please.

You've been out of the U.S. for 3 years and still have a green card? I'm assuming you made frequent trips and are still in good standing with USCIS.

[Jo D 0]

Hi

I just need some info about the filing under section 319(B)

When you fill in the N-400 and you come to Part 7. Time spent outside the United States. What do you put if you have been overseas in Germany for the last 3 years or is it left blank because you are filing under section 319 (B)?

Any help please.

You've been out of the U.S. for 3 years and still have a green card? I'm assuming you made frequent trips and are still in good standing with USCIS.

yes, my husband is working in Germany for the Dept of Defence, US Army but has now been extended for a further 2 years which is more time outside the USA so having found out about the section 319 (B) figured that i would try and get my citizenship.

[mnbinth 2]

Hi

I just need some info about the filing under section 319(B)

When you fill in the N-400 and you come to Part 7. Time spent outside the United States. What do you put if you have been overseas in Germany for the last 3 years or is it left blank because you are filing under section 319 (B)?

Any help please.

You've been out of the U.S. for 3 years and still have a green card? I'm assuming you made frequent trips and are still in good standing with USCIS.

yes, my husband is working in Germany for the Dept of Defence, US Army but has now been extended for a further 2 years which is more time outside the USA so having found out about the section 319 (B) figured that i would try and get my citizenship.

You still have to put every trip outside of the U.S.

Military personnel require some extra documentation I think. I recommend contacting the HR department of the US Army that deals with immigration. You might find some more helpful information from this USCIS post. http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/men...00048f3d6a1RCRD

[jodee 30]

umm,..no technically,..when your a military dependant,...you are considered to be still on US soil even if you are living on a MIlitary base in Germany!

So if she lived in Germany for 3 years, thats still considered US soil, because of military status,..not considered an out of US trip!

[T and M 1]

I went to my local USCIS office today to ask some questions about expedited naturalization. The person answering questions had no idea what I was talking about and claimed its not possible even though I was holding a USCIS document in my hand explaining it. I've called the USCIS customer service number a few times and get the same response. At least today she agreed to have a "USCIS lawyer" call me. I asked if I'd get a phone call today and the response was, "ha, yeah right." I'm attempting to do this without hiring a lawyer, but it is looking like I'll have to get one anyway.

Hi I just did my Naturalization under 319b last March and did get an interview on june 08 and have the oath at the same day.. There is a lot of people that are not aware about 319 b. If you are a contractor working overseas, and your wife is coming with you A letter of Authorization or LOA, LOI will support her application for her. I did try asking a lot of question to different people before I filed the n400 in March 08.. I figure since nobody can give me information I will just go ahead and submit all the requirements they were asking.. I dont care if I will lose hundred dollars what matters is I tried it, since my GC will expired in Nov 08, I just told myself I will give it a try and I've made it.

Here is what I enclosed in the packet (in order)

1. Cover letter (stating you are working overseas and you are applying under 319b, your job, your company) I can send you sample if you want.

2. Filled N400

3. PICTURE

4. Tax info (for for years, joint or not)

5. a letter from the company (notarized)

6. employment letter (job offer-notarized)

7. Employment agreement (notarized)

8. (2 )fingerprint card (done in US Embassy overseas)

9. Greencard (photocopy)

9. Passport (copy)

10 CAC (DOD id of my husband) or any ID from the US company you work for overseas.

11. LOI or a letter authorizing you to deployed overseas.

12. husband passport

13. marriage certificate

14. if you have a child include a copy of his birth certificate/

let me know if you still have questions. I am done with immigration finally!!!!

Hi,

I just wanted to say that your success has inspired me to go ahead and apply for my wife's citizenship.

My main question is that items 5, 6, 7, and 11 seem very similar. Since my employer is a small business (indeed it is my business), could it be that I can include all pieces in one letter on company letterhead? What is a letter of authorization, by the way?

Many thanks.

[T and M 1]

I went to my local USCIS office today to ask some questions about expedited naturalization. The person answering questions had no idea what I was talking about and claimed its not possible even though I was holding a USCIS document in my hand explaining it. I've called the USCIS customer service number a few times and get the same response. At least today she agreed to have a "USCIS lawyer" call me. I asked if I'd get a phone call today and the response was, "ha, yeah right." I'm attempting to do this without hiring a lawyer, but it is looking like I'll have to get one anyway.

Hi I just did my Naturalization under 319b last March and did get an interview on june 08 and have the oath at the same day.. There is a lot of people that are not aware about 319 b. If you are a contractor working overseas, and your wife is coming with you A letter of Authorization or LOA, LOI will support her application for her. I did try asking a lot of question to different people before I filed the n400 in March 08.. I figure since nobody can give me information I will just go ahead and submit all the requirements they were asking.. I dont care if I will lose hundred dollars what matters is I tried it, since my GC will expired in Nov 08, I just told myself I will give it a try and I've made it.

Here is what I enclosed in the packet (in order)

1. Cover letter (stating you are working overseas and you are applying under 319b, your job, your company) I can send you sample if you want.

2. Filled N400

3. PICTURE

4. Tax info (for for years, joint or not)

5. a letter from the company (notarized)

6. employment letter (job offer-notarized)

7. Employment agreement (notarized)

8. (2 )fingerprint card (done in US Embassy overseas)

9. Greencard (photocopy)

9. Passport (copy)

10 CAC (DOD id of my husband) or any ID from the US company you work for overseas.

11. LOI or a letter authorizing you to deployed overseas.

12. husband passport

13. marriage certificate

14. if you have a child include a copy of his birth certificate/

let me know if you still have questions. I am done with immigration finally!!!!

Hi,

I just wanted to say that your success has inspired me to go ahead and apply for my wife's citizenship.

My main question is that items 5, 6, 7, and 11 seem very similar. Since my employer is a small business (indeed it is my business), could it be that I can include all pieces in one letter on company letterhead? What is a letter of authorization, by the way?

Many thanks.

Oh, and if we are already overseas and are expected to remain overseas (other than occasional visits home every 6 months or so), we can apparently apply to any USCIS service center. Does anyone recommend or specifically NOT recommend any? I hear that Fairfax has experience in these, but we normally live in Georgia.

[Completely 3]

I went to my local USCIS office today to ask some questions about expedited naturalization. The person answering questions had no idea what I was talking about and claimed its not possible even though I was holding a USCIS document in my hand explaining it. I've called the USCIS customer service number a few times and get the same response. At least today she agreed to have a "USCIS lawyer" call me. I asked if I'd get a phone call today and the response was, "ha, yeah right." I'm attempting to do this without hiring a lawyer, but it is looking like I'll have to get one anyway.

Hi I just did my Naturalization under 319b last March and did get an interview on june 08 and have the oath at the same day.. There is a lot of people that are not aware about 319 b. If you are a contractor working overseas, and your wife is coming with you A letter of Authorization or LOA, LOI will support her application for her. I did try asking a lot of question to different people before I filed the n400 in March 08.. I figure since nobody can give me information I will just go ahead and submit all the requirements they were asking.. I dont care if I will lose hundred dollars what matters is I tried it, since my GC will expired in Nov 08, I just told myself I will give it a try and I've made it.

Here is what I enclosed in the packet (in order)

1. Cover letter (stating you are working overseas and you are applying under 319b, your job, your company) I can send you sample if you want.

2. Filled N400

3. PICTURE

4. Tax info (for for years, joint or not)

5. a letter from the company (notarized)

6. employment letter (job offer-notarized)

7. Employment agreement (notarized)

8. (2 )fingerprint card (done in US Embassy overseas)

9. Greencard (photocopy)

9. Passport (copy)

10 CAC (DOD id of my husband) or any ID from the US company you work for overseas.

11. LOI or a letter authorizing you to deployed overseas.

12. husband passport

13. marriage certificate

14. if you have a child include a copy of his birth certificate/

let me know if you still have questions. I am done with immigration finally!!!!

and also she can do this without a lwayer.. Everything I did it in my own.. d

Some of the requirements seem strange, like:

"7. You must be physically present in the United States at time of naturalization."

So you have to fly back for your interview?

"8. You must declare in good faith an intention to reside permanently in the United States when your spouse’s

employment abroad terminates."

Is this enforced? Thought as a naturalized USC, you were free to go where you pleased without restrictions, does SECTION 319(B) contain restrictions?

Also assume if applying under the marriage provision, need to be a LPR for at least three years and don't bother to apply if your USC spouse has less than one year on his/her The U.S. government; or An American institution of research, or An American firm or corporation engaged in whole or in part in the development of foreign trade, or A Public International Organization or ministerial or priestly functions position.

My favorite reply from an IO is, "don't ask me, I just work here." Ha, we should start a thread on IO replies to valid questions.

I went back to the States for my interview.. It costs a lot of my money but its paid off. You dont have to be LPR for 3 years. I was only 1 and half years GC when I applied n400. 319 b waved all the physical presence required in the US. If you read the naturalization guide, there will be a checklist if you are qualified to apply under this provision.

Edited August 26, 2008 by Completely

[Completely 3]

I went to my local USCIS office today to ask some questions about expedited naturalization. The person answering questions had no idea what I was talking about and claimed its not possible even though I was holding a USCIS document in my hand explaining it. I've called the USCIS customer service number a few times and get the same response. At least today she agreed to have a "USCIS lawyer" call me. I asked if I'd get a phone call today and the response was, "ha, yeah right." I'm attempting to do this without hiring a lawyer, but it is looking like I'll have to get one anyway.

Hi I just did my Naturalization under 319b last March and did get an interview on june 08 and have the oath at the same day.. There is a lot of people that are not aware about 319 b. If you are a contractor working overseas, and your wife is coming with you A letter of Authorization or LOA, LOI will support her application for her. I did try asking a lot of question to different people before I filed the n400 in March 08.. I figure since nobody can give me information I will just go ahead and submit all the requirements they were asking.. I dont care if I will lose hundred dollars what matters is I tried it, since my GC will expired in Nov 08, I just told myself I will give it a try and I've made it.

Here is what I enclosed in the packet (in order)

1. Cover letter (stating you are working overseas and you are applying under 319b, your job, your company) I can send you sample if you want.

2. Filled N400

3. PICTURE

4. Tax info (for for years, joint or not)

5. a letter from the company (notarized)

6. employment letter (job offer-notarized)

7. Employment agreement (notarized)

8. (2 )fingerprint card (done in US Embassy overseas)

9. Greencard (photocopy)

9. Passport (copy)

10 CAC (DOD id of my husband) or any ID from the US company you work for overseas.

11. LOI or a letter authorizing you to deployed overseas.

12. husband passport

13. marriage certificate

14. if you have a child include a copy of his birth certificate/

let me know if you still have questions. I am done with immigration finally!!!!

Hi,

I just wanted to say that your success has inspired me to go ahead and apply for my wife's citizenship.

My main question is that items 5, 6, 7, and 11 seem very similar. Since my employer is a small business (indeed it is my business), could it be that I can include all pieces in one letter on company letterhead? What is a letter of authorization, by the way?

Many thanks.

Thank you.. I did apply for N400 without thinking I can be approved. I am not expecting it, but since my GC will be expiring in Nov, why not apply for it.. If they denied I still have my petition to remove condition to file..

Item 5,6, 7 is all about company's information on why are you living overseas..

Here is the article below:

You may be able to naturalize without having resided in the United States for three years if you are married to a US citizen who is stationed abroad for work with an American company, an international organization, or a religious organization with a presence in the United States. This is sometimes called "expedited" naturalization and is authorized under section 319(B) of the Immigration and Nationality Act.

Your spouse must be "regularly stationed" abroad for you to qualify under this section. Citizenship and Immigration Services has interpreted that to mean that your spouse is contracted to work abroad for at least a year from the time of your interview. After your spouse's overseas employment ends, you must intend to take up residence in United States.

LOI is a letter from the government for civilian contractor who is working overseas.

I dont know about your case though, because you own a business and working at the same outside the US.. You may want to still try to apply and include those documents that proof that you own that company. Anyways you lose 600$ if it gets denied but this answers all your question.. All you have to do is try..

They will send you a letter anyways if you are lacking some documentation..

[Completely 3]

Hi

I just need some info about the filing under section 319(B)

When you fill in the N-400 and you come to Part 7. Time spent outside the United States. What do you put if you have been overseas in Germany for the last 3 years or is it left blank because you are filing under section 319 (B)?

Any help please.

Hi,

In the N400 FORM Part 7.

How many total days did you spend outside of the United States during the past five years? (I received my GC in nov 06, I counted the days started the days I left the US, and add to the trips I did)

For example:

You LEFT the US Jan 18, 2006 going to Germany- since the time you became a resident..

From Jan 19 2006- November 06 - ( you have to go back before 11 months to the US to physically meet the requirements of residency..)

-From 19 Jan 06 (being in Germany) - you have to count up to the day you enter in Nov 06, then count again when you left the US lets say;

You went back to Germany on Dec 06- count this again as everytime you leave the US...

Its hard to explain.. but what important is you come and visit the US once a year..

You also have to list all the trips of 24 hours or more that you have taken outside of the United States since becoming a Lawful

Permanent Resident.

In Part 2. Information about your eligibility. (Check only one.)

D. Other (Please explain) - ( you have to put "I am applying under Article 319b of Immigration and Nationality Act"

You have to include cover letter on this application....

Try to research more threads of 319b in Visa Journey.. If I got the chance I will post the link to the thread here..

[Completely 3]

all this is the thread I followed..

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...108177&st=0

I had carefully read the instruction from one of the VJ Member "misterscn" and followed everything he stated there..

Read this thread and this might help you also through the process... feyser also posted some question here before.

[Jo D 0]

all this is the thread I followed..

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...108177&st=0

I had carefully read the instruction from one of the VJ Member "misterscn" and followed everything he stated there..

Read this thread and this might help you also through the process... feyser also posted some question here before.

Thanks for your help, I found someone in the local area that might be able to make sure that i fill this in correctly. Will get back later and let you know how it goes and when I file.

[Completely 3]

all this is the thread I followed..

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...108177&st=0

I had carefully read the instruction from one of the VJ Member "misterscn" and followed everything he stated there..

Read this thread and this might help you also through the process... feyser also posted some question here before.

Thanks for your help, I found someone in the local area that might be able to make sure that i fill this in correctly. Will get back later and let you know how it goes and when I file.

Goodluck!.. Sometimes instruction in the forms make things complicated unless you interpret this as simple as you can understand it....

[mnbinth 2]

all this is the thread I followed..

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...108177&st=0

I had carefully read the instruction from one of the VJ Member "misterscn" and followed everything he stated there..

Read this thread and this might help you also through the process... feyser also posted some question here before.

Thanks for your help, I found someone in the local area that might be able to make sure that i fill this in correctly. Will get back later and let you know how it goes and when I file.

I talked to my lawyer today and she confirmed that local USCIS offices have been asked to expedite naturalization cases before the elections. Anyone else heard that?

Edited August 28, 2008 by feyser