N-4OO and K-1 question

[Henia 11]

Hello to everyone...

I plan on applying for the N-4OO and am also engaged...my question is... on the application it clearly asks about your martial status...as of right now my status is single...but planning to get married and bring my SO to the USA to live with me here while I am in school. On the application i marked single, never married...so my question is... if I were to get married during the waiting period they call me for an interview... would my marriage cause me any problems in my N-4OO application? I am just trying to figure out if we should postpone the marriage until after my file is approved and my oath taken?

Also does anyone know how long the N-400 is being processed in Detroit, Michigan...roughly...months, years? As I have heard several different times...from 6 months to 2 years...

I greatly appreciate any input anyone can give me here....

Peace and Blessings for all...

Henia

[diadromous mermaid 36]

Hello to everyone...

I plan on applying for the N-4OO and am also engaged...my question is... on the application it clearly asks about your martial status...as of right now my status is single...but planning to get married and bring my SO to the USA to live with me here while I am in school. On the application i marked single, never married...so my question is... if I were to get married during the waiting period they call me for an interview... would my marriage cause me any problems in my N-4OO application? I am just trying to figure out if we should postpone the marriage until after my file is approved and my oath taken?

Also does anyone know how long the N-400 is being processed in Detroit, Michigan...roughly...months, years? As I have heard several different times...from 6 months to 2 years...

I greatly appreciate any input anyone can give me here....

Peace and Blessings for all...

Henia

No. Although, if you were to marry you'd eliminate one relatively speedy option upon becoming a USC, which is to petition him as your fiancé.

[Henia 11]

No. Although, if you were to marry you'd eliminate one relatively speedy option upon becoming a USC, which is to petition him as your fiancé.

Hello Mermaid...

Sorry for my ignorance but could you plz explain me this in more details... I have tried to look through the government www, read all the files here on VJ and talk with people...but I havnt found the answer yet....If you could plz help me I would appreciate it greatly....

Thanks and Have a happy and blessed day

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[iceyspots 0]

Hello to everyone...

I plan on applying for the N-4OO and am also engaged...my question is... on the application it clearly asks about your martial status...as of right now my status is single...but planning to get married and bring my SO to the USA to live with me here while I am in school. On the application i marked single, never married...so my question is... if I were to get married during the waiting period they call me for an interview... would my marriage cause me any problems in my N-4OO application? I am just trying to figure out if we should postpone the marriage until after my file is approved and my oath taken?

Also does anyone know how long the N-400 is being processed in Detroit, Michigan...roughly...months, years? As I have heard several different times...from 6 months to 2 years...

I greatly appreciate any input anyone can give me here....

Peace and Blessings for all...

Henia

No. Although, if you were to marry you'd eliminate one relatively speedy option upon becoming a USC, which is to petition him as your fiancé.

She was interested if there was a possibility of filing a spousal visa.

[womaninwaiting 0]

Hi Henia,

I am so glad that you posted your question becuase I think you and I are in similar situations.

I too am applying to become a US citizen and am still awaiting my interview date. I am engaged to a Moroccan man. I called USCIS to see if I could begin the K1 application before I was granted my citizenship. The USCIS call center rep told me that I cannot apply for a K1 visa as a non citizen. So, I am thinking that I just have to wait as marriage in Morocco is not an option for me at this time.

Diaddie Mermaid, you mentioned applying for the K1 (I'm aware that the processing times are somewhat quicker for K1 than for k3). If you could elaborate I would much appreciate this.

Thanks

[diadromous mermaid 36]

Hi Henia,

I am so glad that you posted your question becuase I think you and I are in similar situations.

I too am applying to become a US citizen and am still awaiting my interview date. I am engaged to a Moroccan man. I called USCIS to see if I could begin the K1 application before I was granted my citizenship. The USCIS call center rep told me that I cannot apply for a K1 visa as a non citizen. So, I am thinking that I just have to wait as marriage in Morocco is not an option for me at this time.

Diaddie Mermaid, you mentioned applying for the K1 (I'm aware that the processing times are somewhat quicker for K1 than for k3). If you could elaborate I would much appreciate this.

Thanks

K-1 petition is reserved for US citizens to request that a visa be made available to his/her fiancé (should the alien be eligible). As a legal permanent resident the K-1 is not available. If an LPR is expecting to naturalise, the K-1 could be submitted once the naturalisation certificate is awarded. Sometimes this short wait can speed up the process of reuniting with a fiancé, as LPR petitions for spouses are subject to priority dates. See,

http://www.uscis.gov/graphics/howdoi/spouselive.htm

[iceyspots 0]

good info mermaid..

except the entire issue was that when Henia sent her application for naturalization, she said that she was single. Her application for naturalisation will not likely be approved by the time she is in Algeria. She wishes to marry in Algeria.

Will marrying in Algeria effect her naturalization?(since she told them she was single)

[diadromous mermaid 36]

good info mermaid..

except the entire issue was that when Henia sent her application for naturalization, she said that she was single. Her application for naturalisation will not likely be approved by the time she is in Algeria. She wishes to marry in Algeria.

Will marrying in Algeria effect her naturalization?(since she told them she was single)

It shouldn't affect her naturalisation, other than if she misses her oath ceremony while overseas, that is. In the event that she marries while she is still an LPR, she c9ould begin the spousal process as an LPR (subject to priority date) and then once she has become naturalised, contact USCIS and ask to upgrade the petition to an Immediate Realtive Petition of a United States Citizen.

[womaninwaiting 0]

good info mermaid..

except the entire issue was that when Henia sent her application for naturalization, she said that she was single. Her application for naturalisation will not likely be approved by the time she is in Algeria. She wishes to marry in Algeria.

Will marrying in Algeria effect her naturalization?(since she told them she was single)

It shouldn't affect her naturalisation, other than if she misses her oath ceremony while overseas, that is. In the event that she marries while she is still an LPR, she c9ould begin the spousal process as an LPR (subject to priority date) and then once she has become naturalised, contact USCIS and ask to upgrade the petition to an Immediate Realtive Petition of a United States Citizen.

Hi Diaddie, I just realised that you said upon Henia becoming a USC, she would be able to apply for a K1 - so I understand now - no K1's for non USC. TY

[Henia 11]

Thanks very much Mermaid for all your helps... I am reading the www right now.

[Henia 11]

Hi Henia,

I am so glad that you posted your question becuase I think you and I are in similar situations.

I too am applying to become a US citizen and am still awaiting my interview date. I am engaged to a Moroccan man. I called USCIS to see if I could begin the K1 application before I was granted my citizenship. The USCIS call center rep told me that I cannot apply for a K1 visa as a non citizen. So, I am thinking that I just have to wait as marriage in Morocco is not an option for me at this time.

Diaddie Mermaid, you mentioned applying for the K1 (I'm aware that the processing times are somewhat quicker for K1 than for k3). If you could elaborate I would much appreciate this.

Thanks

Hello Womaninwaiting

Funny as you say our case are similar ...maybe we could help each other out...if I know someone I will PM you...

Have you applied for your N4OO yet... and are you planning for a k1 or k3?

[Sweetgirl 0]

Hi Henia,

I am so glad that you posted your question becuase I think you and I are in similar situations.

I too am applying to become a US citizen and am still awaiting my interview date. I am engaged to a Moroccan man. I called USCIS to see if I could begin the K1 application before I was granted my citizenship. The USCIS call center rep told me that I cannot apply for a K1 visa as a non citizen. So, I am thinking that I just have to wait as marriage in Morocco is not an option for me at this time.

Diaddie Mermaid, you mentioned applying for the K1 (I'm aware that the processing times are somewhat quicker for K1 than for k3). If you could elaborate I would much appreciate this.

Thanks

HI! True,you must be a U.S Citizen for to apply for K-1 ,so my suggestion is to wait till you become a Ctitizen as its defenetely not gonna take a long time to wait ., so you are not gonna lose anything by waiting for a while .

Best wishes

Sincerely.

[womaninwaiting 0]

Hi Henia,

I sent in my N400 in April. I had my fingerprints done in May and am still waiting for my interview. My application is being processed in Baltimore MD. I wrote to Senator Mikulski to see if she could contact our local USCIS office and enquire as to when I might recieve my interview date. If you feel that things are taking longer than they should, you could try contacting one of your senators to see if they can help. It usually says on thier website whether they will help you in dealing with a federal agency.

Anna

[Henia 11]

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HI! True,you must be a U.S Citizen for to apply for K-1 ,so my suggestion is to wait till you become a Ctitizen as its defenetely not gonna take a long time to wait ., so you are not gonna lose anything by waiting for a while .

Best wishes

Sincerely.

Hello Sweetgirl

Thanks very much for your comment....Have a great day and I wish you get reunited with your SO soon....

henia

Hi Henia,

I sent in my N400 in April. I had my fingerprints done in May and am still waiting for my interview. My application is being processed in Baltimore MD. I wrote to Senator Mikulski to see if she could contact our local USCIS office and enquire as to when I might recieve my interview date. If you feel that things are taking longer than they should, you could try contacting one of your senators to see if they can help. It usually says on thier website whether they will help you in dealing with a federal agency.

Anna

Hello Anna

Thanks very much for your input...

I will be traveling in Sept to see my SO, so when I get back I think I will start to contact the senators if I donnot hear anything.

Thanks again and I will check back with you, to see how you and your case are....

Have great Friday and weekend..

henia