N-400 Expedited Naturalization 319b Information

[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.

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?

Here is another folks that will be having interview soon under 319b..

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...=0#entry2173153

[kasiakasia 0]

my husband just got orders for germany ( and then he is going to afganistan ) i am resident with conditions i will be filling n400 under 319b my questions are : do i have to still remove conditions from green card? we are living on 10 of january that is in 110 days what if we won't be able to finish that process ? will i have to return for interview? what if he will be in afganistan?

help plz

[Completely 3]

my husband just got orders for germany ( and then he is going to afganistan ) i am resident with conditions i will be filling n400 under 319b my questions are : do i have to still remove conditions from green card? we are living on 10 of january that is in 110 days what if we won't be able to finish that process ? will i have to return for interview? what if he will be in afganistan?

help plz

NO you dont have to remove your condition...When your greencard will expired?

You will have to return for interview and the oath. It does not matter if he is in Afghanistan.. Are you joining with him in Afghanistan? 319 b only applies if you will reside with him overseas.

Edited September 22, 2008 by Completely

[kasiakasia 0]

NO you dont have to remove your condition...When your greencard will expired?

You will have to return for interview and the oath. It does not matter if he is in Afghanistan.. Are you joining with him in Afghanistan? 319 b only applies if you will reside with him overseas.

hi my conditions expire in a 8 months, and we got an orders to germany ( from there my husband will deploy to afganistan ) i am staying in germany

i am so confused with that form some of those parts i will have to leave totally blank i came to usa 3 years ago and since then i never left the country...

but there is no such an option on it

[kasiakasia 0]

http://www.usis.it/dhs/uscis/services/N-400.asp

i found this

there is no need of coming back to usa for naturalization

NATURALIZATION OF SPOUSES OF ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY MEMBERS CURRENTLY STATIONED ABROAD

A new law, (H.R. 4986/Public Law 110-181) became effective in January 2008, which amends Section 319 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1430).

The new law allows for eligible applicants to now naturalize overseas, with no need for stateside travel for any part of the naturalization process.

[Completely 3]

http://www.usis.it/dhs/uscis/services/N-400.asp

i found this

there is no need of coming back to usa for naturalization

NATURALIZATION OF SPOUSES OF ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY MEMBERS CURRENTLY STATIONED ABROAD

A new law, (H.R. 4986/Public Law 110-181) became effective in January 2008, which amends Section 319 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1430).

The new law allows for eligible applicants to now naturalize overseas, with no need for stateside travel for any part of the naturalization process.

Your husband is military right? Therefore my situation is different than yours.. My husband is civilian.

[mnbinth 2]

My wife will be applying for Expedited Naturalization under Section 319b under the Immigration and Nationality Act. I've had a really hard time finding information on how to do this so I'll be documenting our process and posting resources for anyone that is doing this now or may need help in the future.

Here is a much better cover letter template. Cover_Letter_Template.doc

All my notes and information for your specific case are highlighted in yellow. Every case is different and you may require different documents, especially if you are in the military. I am not a legal expert and this information is only specific to our case. I hope it helps!

[kasiakasia 0]

i do not want to be meanie

but

this quote "Very truly yours" is totally not professional u might want to change it...you are writing to immigration not to lover or grandma LOL

other than that i think that cover letter is really good

[mnbinth 2]

i do not want to be meanie

but

this quote "Very truly yours" is totally not professional u might want to change it...you are writing to immigration not to lover or grandma LOL

other than that i think that cover letter is really good

Well, that's what my lawyer put, so feel free to make yours a little less grandma-ish.

[Completely 3]

i do not want to be meanie

but

this quote "Very truly yours" is totally not professional u might want to change it...you are writing to immigration not to lover or grandma LOL

other than that i think that cover letter is really good

Well, that's what my lawyer put, so feel free to make yours a little less grandma-ish.

Keep us posted. Goodluck

[T and M 1]

My wife will be applying for Expedited Naturalization under Section 319b under the Immigration and Nationality Act. I've had a really hard time finding information on how to do this so I'll be documenting our process and posting resources for anyone that is doing this now or may need help in the future.

Documents

To see if you qualify, learn about the process, and other FAQ from USCIS, view Expedited_Naturalization_FAQ.pdf

For a sample cover letter, view 319_b__Cover_Letter.doc

For the latest Naturalization Application and Instructions (N-400) visit USCIS Forms

Dual Citizenship

If you are working towards dual citizenship in the United States as we are, read this page.

For the United States official policy on dual citizenship, visit this page. There are also some "risks" to dual citizenship.

For information on dual citizenship from Wikipedia and links to other government policies visit this page.

Does anyone know how we should respond to question 7 on the naturalization form regarding our trips outside of the US? Since we are already stationed abroad, we could say that we "took a trip" abroad that "lasted" 175....since we plan to re-enter the states in mid-January for two month. Or I could leave it off, since it is a "trip" that has not yet been completed.

There is also a question regarding how many days we were outside of the states for the past five years. Since my wife was just allowed in for the first time in June, our answer to that question would be something along the lines of 1580 days! Is this a problem?

Thanks guys. I am hoping to send in all the forms in the next week or so and ask for an interview while we are in the states in February for the delivery of our first child.

T and M

[Completely 3]

My wife will be applying for Expedited Naturalization under Section 319b under the Immigration and Nationality Act. I've had a really hard time finding information on how to do this so I'll be documenting our process and posting resources for anyone that is doing this now or may need help in the future.

Documents

To see if you qualify, learn about the process, and other FAQ from USCIS, view Expedited_Naturalization_FAQ.pdf

For a sample cover letter, view 319_b__Cover_Letter.doc

For the latest Naturalization Application and Instructions (N-400) visit USCIS Forms

Dual Citizenship

If you are working towards dual citizenship in the United States as we are, read this page.

For the United States official policy on dual citizenship, visit this page. There are also some "risks" to dual citizenship.

For information on dual citizenship from Wikipedia and links to other government policies visit this page.

Does anyone know how we should respond to question 7 on the naturalization form regarding our trips outside of the US? Since we are already stationed abroad, we could say that we "took a trip" abroad that "lasted" 175....since we plan to re-enter the states in mid-January for two month. Or I could leave it off, since it is a "trip" that has not yet been completed.

There is also a question regarding how many days we were outside of the states for the past five years. Since my wife was just allowed in for the first time in June, our answer to that question would be something along the lines of 1580 days! Is this a problem?

Thanks guys. I am hoping to send in all the forms in the next week or so and ask for an interview while we are in the states in February for the delivery of our first child.

T and M

Thomas, I have sent you a message.. Check out how did i compute the days being outside the US. I am sure your wife's travel did not last for 1580 days, as she just received her greencard last year.. (correct me if I am wrong).. And too, this is your wifes travel information, she is the one filing the Petition, so do not include the count of your travel dates and places in the form..

And too. for your info..they did not ask this trips in the interview nor the purpose of each travel.

Edited October 13, 2008 by Completely

[Completely 3]

New forms for expedite request.

http://italy.usembassy.gov/dhs/uscis/forms...diteRequest.pdf

[T and M 1]

New forms for expedite request.

http://italy.usembassy.gov/dhs/uscis/forms...diteRequest.pdf

How do you get these things so quickly?! This form is a bit weird, so I think I will stick with a cover letter. Also, how do you pay!!! I was thinking some sort of credit card form was available like when we applied for PR via DCF. But now it looks like we need a money order. I don't have any checks with me in the US....maybe I'll mail this to my parents and they can slip a check in their and forward the whole package on to TSC from there. Ideas?

[Completely 3]

New forms for expedite request.

http://italy.usembassy.gov/dhs/uscis/forms...diteRequest.pdf

How do you get these things so quickly?! This form is a bit weird, so I think I will stick with a cover letter. Also, how do you pay!!! I was thinking some sort of credit card form was available like when we applied for PR via DCF. But now it looks like we need a money order. I don't have any checks with me in the US....maybe I'll mail this to my parents and they can slip a check in their and forward the whole package on to TSC from there. Ideas?

I work 12 hours a day in front of the computer, when things are okay, I surf the net and read stuff

Actually this form is from US Embassy in Italy, below is the link but I highlighted the article where I saw this document.

http://italy.usembassy.gov/dhs/uscis/services/N-400.asp

EXPEDITED NATURALIZATION 319(B)

An applicant for expedited naturalization under Section 319(B) must be the spouse of a US citizen who is regularly stationed abroad in the employment of:

The government of the US (includes military).

An American institution of research recognized as such by the Attorney General.

An American firm or corporation engaged in whole or in part in the development of foreign trade or commerce, or a subsidiary thereof.

A public international organization in which the US participates.

Minister or priest of a religious denomination having a bona fide organization in the US.

Missionary.

Persons eligible for expeditious naturalization must file their applications in the US from their overseas location.

For more information, please refer to the USCIS handbook, " A Guide to Naturalization".

Please use the attached N-400 Expedite Request and Authorization Worksheet and also the Department of Defense Certificate of Overseas Assignment to Support Application to file Petition for Naturalization

N-400 Expedite Request and Authorization Worksheet

Yes, you are right I would stick in the cover letter.. But this form if you look below you will see the date they created this form. I dont have any idea, I am just passing this to everyone just in case someone did encounter this form.

Edited October 16, 2008 by Completely