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Does anyone have any knowledge or experience of how to go about notifying USCIS of this?

The application fee has been paid & biometrics already scheduled but I wish to withdraw my application. I know that the fee is non-refundable, but what I want to know is how do I notify USCIS? My application is being processed in Texas.

Thank you.

03-03-09 I-751 mailed to VSC

03-06-09 I-751 received at VSC

03-10-09 Check cashed

03-26-09 NOA1 received

03-30-09 Biometrics Appointment Notice

04-03-09 Can 'see' my case online USCIS

04-15-09 Biometrics Date ~ completed successfully in Atlanta

04-16-09 Touched

07-13-09 Waiting for something, anything...

07-31-09 Received my SECOND biometrics notice ...wth?

08-22-09 Second Biometrics Date ~ completed successfully in Atlanta: picture only this time

08-24-09 Touched

08-25-09 Touched

09-14-09 Received my THIRD biometrics notice

09-26-09 Will try a 'walk-in' in Atlanta ~ successful: picture only, again

09-28-09 Touched

09-29-09 Touched

09-30-09 Third Biometrics Date

12-02-09 Called USCIS: case still being processed

02-08-10 Waiting...

02-19-10 Called USCIS: Completed a service request based on my case being outside processing time

03-05-10 Info Pass scheduled in Atlanta for extension stamp in passport

03-10-10 E-mail received: Card production ordered - I can't believe it, finally! (Time = 1 year & 1 week)

03-23-10 10 Year Green Card Received

02-19-10 Eligible to file N-400

02-28-10 N-400 mailed to Texas

03-04-10 N-400 received in Texas

04-07-10 Biometrics

06-04-10 Service request

07-21-10 Interview & Oath Ceremony same day in Atlanta - Visa Journey over!

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Can you tell them at your biometrics appointment? Or just not go and they'll drop your case?

USCIS : 104 Days

10-30-2009 : I-130 and Documents Sent

11-06-2009 : NOA1

02-18-2010 : NOA2

NVC : 66 Days

02-24-2010 : Case Number Assigned

02-25-2010 : E-Mails Given to NVC Operator

02-26-2010 : DS-3032 Sent by E-Mail

03-02-2010 : Received DS-3032 and AOS Bill

03-02-2010 : DS-3032 Accepted

03-02-2010 : Pay AOS and IV Bill Online

03-04-2010 : AOS Shows PAID

03-08-2010 : IV Bill Shows PAID

03-09-2010 : AOS and Documents Sent

03-09-2010 : Receive IV Bill

03-19-2010 : DS-230 and Documents Sent

03-24-2010 : False RFE for DS-230; Confirmed AOS Reviewed and No Missing Information Found

04-02-2010 : Sign-In Failed. Thank you, Lord!

04-05-2010 : Case Completed at NVC

04-15-2010 : Majorly Unhappy with NVC

04-30-2010 : Interview Date Assigned

Embassy :

05-06-2010 : Medical Exam

06-08-2010 : Interview Date -- Approved! Experience and Review

06-18-2010 : Visa Received

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Does anyone have any knowledge or experience of how to go about notifying USCIS of this?

The application fee has been paid & biometrics already scheduled but I wish to withdraw my application. I know that the fee is non-refundable, but what I want to know is how do I notify USCIS? My application is being processed in Texas.

Thank you.

I'm not sure if you have to do anything. You will receive the fingerprint's appointment letter. The letter will give up to a certain date that you have to show up. It says that if you don't have your fingerprints taken by that date, your application will be considered abandoned.

I just had mine taken yesterday.

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Does anyone have any knowledge or experience of how to go about notifying USCIS of this?

The application fee has been paid & biometrics already scheduled but I wish to withdraw my application. I know that the fee is non-refundable, but what I want to know is how do I notify USCIS? My application is being processed in Texas.

Thank you.

why this far into the process now and your withdrawing if i may ask not being rude...

HappyNathy-I agree with leahandlucas, as to why you are this far in the process now and withdrawing your application? Huh? Surely a person doesn't waste $675 for no good reason..lol..And with the long wait that you have gone through for the I-751, doesn't that motivate you complete the rest of the journey for US citizenship? Lol..That motivated me...as I was tired of dealing with the USCIS anymore, especially after waiting 10 months for the I-751 approval, and only getting 5 months use out of my green card. Nevertheless, I was glad that I ended my journey with US Citizenship.....

However, I understand that you have your reasons for not wanting US Citizenship, which is ok too. I mean, why get into something when you don't want to. Citizenship is a big responsibility and is for the rest of your life (lol..unless you find some way of renouncing that later on, which is more troublesome to do), so think and choose carefully about this. After all, citizenship is optional, and it is your choice as to whether or not you pursue such.

There is no right or wrong answer to this. If you decide to be a US Citizen, fine. If you don't, fine. Either way is ok.

But the important thing is that you know what you are getting yourself into when you become a US Citizen.

Whatever path you decide, I hope that it is the best one for you....:)

As for notifying the USCIS....I think the best way to notify them is by writing. There should be an address on the bottom of your fingerprints/biometrics notice, to your local office, where you can contact them. Tell them sooner or later, before it causes more problems later on down the road.

Hope this helps. Good luck, whatever you decide....

Ant

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2000 (72+ Months) "Loved": Long-Distance Dating Relationship. D Visited Ant in Canada.

2006 (<1 Month) "Visited": Ant Visited D in America. B-2 Visa Port of Entry Interrogation.

2006 (<1 Month) "Married": Wedding Elopement. Husband & Wife, D and Ant !! Together Forever!

2006 ( 3 Months I-485 Wait) "Adjusted": 2-Years Green Card.

2007 ( 2 Months) "Numbered": SSN Card.

2007 (<1 Months) "Licensed": NYS 4-Years Driver's License.

2009 (10 Months I-751 Wait) "Removed": 10-Years 5-Months Green Card.

2009 ( 9 Months Baby Wait) "Expected": Baby. It's a Boy, Baby A !!! We Are Family, Ant+D+BabyA !

2009 ( 4 Months) "Moved": New House Constructed and Moved Into.

2009 ( 2 Months N-400 Wait) "Naturalized": US Citizenship, Certificate of Naturalization. Goodbye USCIS!!!!

***Ant is a Naturalized American Citizen!!***: November 23, 2009 (Private Oath Ceremony: USCIS Office, Buffalo, NY, USA)

2009 (<1 Month) "Secured": US Citizen SSN Card.

2009 (<1 Month) "Enhanced": US Citizen NYS 8-Years Enhanced Driver's License. (in lieu of a US Passport)

2010 ( 1 Month) "Voted": US Citizen NYS Voter's Registration Card.

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I am thinking of doing the same. I sent my application in. How does that affects me if I decide to renew my Green Card in the future?

Maybe you have to notify USCIS in writing or make INFOPASS perhaps and explain that you do not want to apply for Citizenship anymore?

You just have to renew your GC every 10 years before the Card expires. My aunt who lives in Seattle has been a green Card holder for 18 years now and has no desire to apply for Citizenship. Obey all laws and pay your taxes and you'll be fine.

Good luck.

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Update:

My interview was yesterday at the Baltimore USCIS office. It was the easiest interview I ever had.

The IO was very pleasant, she only asked for my present marriage license and my case was approved within 10 minutes. All the time spent to go through my N-400 and on my civic was about 10 Minutes.

I was sworn in later at 3pm yesterday and I am now a US citizen. Thanks for all your support

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Update:

My interview was yesterday at the Baltimore USCIS office. It was the easiest interview I ever had.

The IO was very pleasant, she only asked for my present marriage license and my case was approved within 10 minutes. All the time spent to go through my N-400 and on my civic was about 10 Minutes.

I was sworn in later at 3pm yesterday and I am now a US citizen. Thanks for all your support

Out of curiosity, why did you want to withdraw the paperwork?

Removing Conditions

07/31/2010 - Filed for Removal of Conditions (I-751)

08/02/2010 - ROC Packet received

08/03/2010 - NOA notice date for I-751

08/05/2010 - Check cashed

08/07/2010 - NOA received for I-751

08/13/2010 - Biometrics appointment letter received

09/01/2010 - Biometrics taken

09/01/2010 - Case status appears online

11/08/2010 - Card production ordered

11/13/2010 - I-751 Approval Letter received

11/19/2010 - Green Card received in the mail

Citizenship

08/01/2011 - Filed for Citizenship (N-400)

08/03/2011 - N400 Packet received

08/05/2011 - Received email/text confirming application receipt

08/08/2011 - Check cashed

08/09/2011 - Biometrics notice sent

08/12/2011 - NOA received for N400

08/12/2011 - Biometrics appointment letter received

08/29/2011 - Biometrics taken

08/31/2011 - Case Status Notification: Placed in line for interview scheduling

10/11/2011 - Received yellow letter

01/11/2012 - Interview letter sent

01/17/2012 - Interview letter received

02/16/2012 - Interview & received Oath letter

03/06/2012 - Oath ceremony

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