What do I need to do at Interview to ensure I get sameday oath letter?

[echang03 0]

Hey guys, I've been posting a lot of questions lately because I must make sure everything goes right so I can study abroad next semester! Thank you guys so much.

So My interview is May 3rd at 9:05 am. I'm a sophomore at a NYC college. I have no work experience or filed any taxes before. I did have work study experience with Americorps freshman year and I worked at Abercrombie's 5th ave store for a day and quit.

Do I need to provide any proof that I go to my college? How about rent? bank statements? health insurance?

Also, what should I dress? a suit?

From what I've been reading in this forum and others it seems like getting the oath letter on the same day depends on how your interview goes and whether you have all the proper paper work. I know some other folks bring a lot more but that's because they are married, working ...or whatever. But I'm just a plain old student. So please let me know what I need to bring!

Thank you guys so muchhhh!

Eric

[echang03 0]

[4] Tax returns for the last 5 yrs: Whether or not applicants are specifically asked on their interview letter to bring their tax returns, they should ALWAYS take their tax returns for the last 5 yrs with them to their interview, no matter what. And it's so important for applicants in NY district office because interviewing officers in NY district office do ask for it in 99.99%of the time. It's my advise that applicants should request tax transcripts from IRS to show to USCIS than tax returns because as per USCIS interim memo to adjudication officers, officers should demand to see tax transcript than copy of tax returns. Why? Because tax transcripts are official record, which means USCIS cannot doubt about the authencity of them unlike tax returns unless you would have certified copies of your tax returns which might cost you a lot of money and time to get them.

I would also like to point it out why tax returns are so important to USCIS. Tax returns are asked particularly to verify or to find out- (a) applicants' current and previous address(s), (b) their current and previous marital status, © whether or not they have any children, (d) where and what kind of job applicants have been doing for the last 5 yrs, (e) whether or not they owe any money to IRS, whether or not they have paid the REQUIRED taxes, (g) whether or not they are in violation of any IRS laws, because if they were single but filed their taxes under married status at any time, then USCIS will deny their citizenship application under the clause of having bad character. Because it will then prove that they are in a violation of IRS laws and also a person of a bad character because of cheating.

And if applicants did not pay any of the required taxes then USCIS will deny your application unless you will submit an agreement letter from IRS, State, and local tax offices showing that you have filed a tax return or have arranged to pay the taxes you owe. And whenever you would have an arrangement with IRS for the payment of owed taxes then you MUST need to bring documentation from IRS, State and local tax offices showing the current status of your repayment program. Actually, tax returns are required for many reasons at the time of naturalization.

Tax transcripts is also know as Form 1722. It takes only a few days to get all these in the mail if you would request these documents over the phone with them at 1-800-829-1040 or thru their website wherein you would need to fill out Form 4506-T. If you would prefer to get it within a few minutes then IRS can even fax them to you right away if you would provide them a fax number over the phone.

It's is very important to know that you should take both- federal and state tax returns with you...Again, both (state and federal) tax returns.

http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f4506t.pdf.

http://www.irs.gov/faqs/faq-kw31.html

Tax returns are relevant to the information that applicants provide on their citizenship application; thereby officer retains the right to demand these documents to verify those information.

If someone has not filed any tax return because of having no income or earning a little income, then it would still be alright so long s/he could explain it to the officer as to why s/he did not file the tax return or why s/he wasn't required to file the tax returns. And even if someone has received public assistant or is on welfare, yet still it not a problem. But if someone is unemployed, then s/he must be prepared to show/explain to INS how s/he has been supporting himself/herself without the means of any visisble income; otherwise officer might deny their case in presuming that such person is being involved in some kind of shady/illegal activities. Submitting an affidavit from someone about being supported would do the trick.

I just saw this on another forum. Since I'm a student and I've never filed any taxes before, does this apply to me? Are they gonna ask me for it?

[NickD 203]

If your name is Eric, are you sure you would want to wear a dress? What you wear is a good guessing game, wife wore a very expensive and darn good looking womens business suit, maybe she overdressed causing her woman IO to be more nasty. Maybe my wife should have dressed more informally, your guess is as good as mine. Noticed most of the IO's were men, but she got stuck with a woman.

Our office manager is also or was a woman, she seems to love really big oath parties, the more the merrier, but she like all office managers does have the power to give same day oaths. If instructed to do so by my senator that happens to be on the USCIS budget committee.

Only thing that works to get any thing done in Venezuela or Colombia is to slip the judge a few hundred dollar bills, sometimes as much as 15 or 20 of those, they expect this. This is above and beyond the normal legal cost, otherwise you can wait for years. Never dared tried this with USCIS employees, may work or find myself in jail.

Some of the questions you are asking require a crystal ball to answer, even at the same field office, seems like personalities really enter what should be a standardized practice. My crystal ball has a crack in it.

[Kathryn41 3,205]

It also depends on if the office where you are interviewing is even having an oath ceremony later that same day - and if there are spaces still available within the ceremony. Not all offices have oath ceremonies on the same day as the tests.

There really is no way to guarantee a same day oath ceremony. The only known ways to better your odds are by having available all of the necessary documentation requested so they can approve the application; passing the test and interview, and having a morning interview.

[CaptainPenguin 5]

[4] Tax returns for the last 5 yrs: Whether or not applicants are specifically asked on their interview letter to bring their tax returns, they should ALWAYS take their tax returns for the last 5 yrs with them to their interview, no matter what. And it's so important for applicants in NY district office because interviewing officers in NY district office do ask for it in 99.99%of the time. It's my advise that applicants should request tax transcripts from IRS to show to USCIS than tax returns because as per USCIS interim memo to adjudication officers, officers should demand to see tax transcript than copy of tax returns. Why? Because tax transcripts are official record, which means USCIS cannot doubt about the authencity of them unlike tax returns unless you would have certified copies of your tax returns which might cost you a lot of money and time to get them.

Are you sure about providing copies of tax returns when filing as a 5yr LPR ? I will have my interview in about two weeks, have receive all letters and communications from the USCIS (incl yellow letter), even talked to them on the phone a few times but nowhere are tax returns ever mentioned. I was almost absolutely certain that only people applying based on marriage needed them ?

[NickD 203]

Are you sure about providing copies of tax returns when filing as a 5yr LPR ? I will have my interview in about two weeks, have receive all letters and communications from the USCIS (incl yellow letter), even talked to them on the phone a few times but nowhere are tax returns ever mentioned. I was almost absolutely certain that only people applying based on marriage needed them ?

It says so right here, or does it? Also confused on this for my daughter, just four thin sheets for here, just may toss them in with her application. Did see trash cans at our local field office.

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Document Checklist for Form N-400, Application for Naturalization

All Applicants for Naturalization must send the following items with their N-400 application:

1. A photocopy of both sides of your Permanent Resident Card (formerly known as the Alien Registration Card or "Green Card"). If you have lost the card, submit a photocopy of the receipt for your Form I-90, "Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card"; and
2. Two identical color photographs, with your name and "A-number" written lightly in pencil on the back of each photo. For details about the photo requirements, see Part 5 of A Guide to Naturalization and the Form M-603 instructions. Do not wear eyeglasses or earrings for the photo. If your religion requires you to wear a head covering, your facial features must still be exposed in the photo for purposes of identification; and
3. A check or money order for the application fee and the biometric services fee (Applicants 75 years of age or older are exempted from the biometrics services fee). Write your "A-number" on the back of the check or money order. The application fee is $595 and the biometrics services fee is $80. You may combine the fees into one check or money order. Make your check or money order payable to "U.S. Department of Homeland Security."

Send copies of the following documents, unless we ask for an original.

If an attorney or accredited representative is acting on your behalf, send:

A completed

original

Form G-28, "Notice of Entry of Appearance as Attorney or Representative"

If your current legal name is different from the name on your Permanent Resident Card, send:

The document(s) that legally changed your name (marriage certificate, divorce decree, or court document).

If you are applying for naturalization based on your marriage to a U.S. citizen, send the following four items:

1. Evidence that your spouse has been a U.S. citizen for the last three years:
   • Birth certificate (if your spouse never lost citizenship since birth), or
   • Naturalization Certificate, or
   • Certificate of Citizenship, or
   • The inside of the front cover and signature page of your spouse's current U.S. passport, or
   • Form FS-240, "Report of Birth Abroad of a Citizen of the United States of America," and

[*]Your current marriage certificate, and[*]Proof of termination of all prior marriages of your spouse - divorce decree(s), annulment(s), or death certificate(s); and[*]Documents referring to you and your spouse:

• Tax returns, bank accounts, leases, mortgages, or birth certificates of children, or
• Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - certified copies of the income tax forms that you both filed for the past three years, or
• An IRS tax return transcript for the last three years.

If you were married before, send:

Proof that

all

earlier marriages ended - divorce decree(s), annulment(s), or death certificate(s);

If you were previously in the U.S. military service, send:

A completed

original

Form G-325B, "Biographic Information."

If you are currently in the U.S. military service and are seeking citizenship based on that service, send:

• A completed original Form N-426, "Request for Certification of Military or Naval Service;" and
• A completed original Form G-325B, "Biographic Information."

If you have taken any trips outside the United States that lasted six months or more since becoming a Permanent Resident, send evidence that you (and your family) continued to live, work and/or keep ties to the United States, such as:

• An IRS tax return "transcript" or an IRS-certified tax return listing tax information for the last five years (or for the last three years if you are applying on the basis of marriage to a U.S. citizen).
• Rent or mortgage payments and pay stubs.

If you have a dependent spouse or children who do not live with you, send:

• Any court or government order to provide financial support; and
• Evidence of your financial support (including evidence that you have complied with any court or government order), such as:
  • Cancelled checks,
  • Money and receipts,
  • A court or agency printout of child support payments,
  • Evidence of wage garnishments,
  • A letter from the parent or guardian who cares for your children.

If you answer "Yes" to any of Questions 1 through 14 of Part 10 of form N-400, send:

A written explanation on a separate sheet of paper.

If you answer "No" to any of Questions 34 through 39 of Part 10 of form N-400, send:

A written explanation on a separate sheet of paper.

If you have ever been arrested or detained by any law enforcement officer for any reason, and no charges were filed, send:

An

original

official statement by the arresting agency or applicant court confirming that no charges were filed.

If you have ever been arrested or detained by any law enforcement officer for any reason, and charges were filed, send:

An

original

or court-certified copy of the complete arrest record and disposition for each incident (dismissal order, conviction record

or

acquittal order).

If you have ever been convicted or placed in an alternative sentencing program or rehabilitative program (such as a drug treatment or community service program), send:

• An original or court-certified copy of the sentencing record for each incident; and
• Evidence that you completed your sentence:
  • An original or certified copy of your probation or parole record; or
  • Evidence that you completed an alternative sentencing program or rehabilitative program.

If you have ever had any arrest or conviction vacated, set aside, sealed, expunged or otherwise removed from your record, send:

An original or court-certified copy of the court order vacating, setting aside, sealing, expunging or otherwise removing the arrest or conviction,

or

NOTE: If you have been arrested or convicted of a crime, you may send any countervailing evidence or evidence in your favor concerning the circumstances of your arrest and/or conviction that you would like USCIS to consider.

If you have ever failed to file an income tax return since you became a Permanent Resident, send:

All correspondence with the IRS regarding your failure to file.

If you have any federal, state or local taxes that are overdue, send:

• A signed agreement from the IRS or state or local tax office showing that you have filed a tax return and arranged to pay the taxes you owe; and
• Documentation from the IRS or state or local tax office showing the current status of your repayment program.

NOTE: You may obtain copies of tax documents and tax information by contacting your local IRS offices, using the Blue Pages of your telephone directory, or through its website at www.irs.gov.

If you are applying for a disability exception to the testing requirement, send:

An original Form N-648, "Medical Certification for Disability Exceptions," completed less than six months ago by a licensed medical or osteopathic doctor or licensed clinical psychologist.

If you did not register with the Selective Service and you (1) are male, (2) are 26 years old or older, and (3) lived in the United States in a status other than as a lawful nonimmigrant between the ages of 18 and 26, send:

A "Status Information Letter" from the Selective Service (Call

1-847-688-6888

) for more information.

Last updated:03/03/2010

[CaptainPenguin 5]

It says so right here, or does it? Also confused on this for my daughter, just four thin sheets for here, just may toss them in with her application. Did see trash cans at our local field office.

From the link you posted it is very clear that you only need to submit copies of your tax returns in two occasions:

1. If you are applying based on three years married to a USC or

2. You owe back taxes

ie. if you are applying based on five years as a LPR, and you do not owe any back taxes no returns should be needed.

echang03 claims that in NY hey almost always ask for your tax returns, in all cases. that sounds just a little strange to me considering there is no official information letting you know that you actually need them. any experience from people applying based on five years, were IRS transcripts ever brought up in the interview ?

[CaptainPenguin 5]

echange03 claims that in NY they almost always ask for your tax returns, in all cases.

Correction, he did not claim that, but text from a different forum where someone claimed that!

[echang03 0]

Do I need an Affidavit of Support since I'm a student and I have no income? And what exactly is it? My parents transfer me money from their bank account ...so how can they prove that?

[echang03 0]

Also in regards to the Selective Service System, I registered last year, but I lost the document or have no memory of ever getting one. How long does it take for them to send one to you? My interview is in 8 days!!! Next Monday. What if I don't have it? Will it delay my file a lot?

Edited April 25, 2010 by echang03

[Kathryn41 3,205]

Do I need an Affidavit of Support since I'm a student and I have no income? And what exactly is it? My parents transfer me money from their bank account ...so how can they prove that?

No. The affidavit of support that is in place for when you first became a permanent resident still stands. Once you become a US citizen, that terminates the existing affidavit of support (unless it is already terminated in another way, eg. 40 quarters of work, etc.).

Also in regards to the Selective Service System, I registered last year, but I lost the document or have no memory of ever getting one. How long does it take for them to send one to you? My interview is in 8 days!!! Next Monday. What if I don't have it? Will it delay my file a lot?

You can request proof of registration here by following the instructions - all you need is access to a computer, the internet and a printer:

http://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&q=cache:pnBSYpaJDVAJ:www.utsa.edu/hr/docs/SelSvcRegInstructions.pdf+proof+of+selective+service+registration&hl=en&gl=us&pid=bl&srcid=ADGEESj-g0oAG0fnIadnoRp0ZON-EPHHUSygPiXVh0zwWtFCRvHZD-vd5u7zfyD-2B483f6i2VzTom1FuZHVBDZpibaN1f7GDsbckkoX6n9jU6E8RS30hfMcT1TvkuTkOM900mGh87Ct&sig=AHIEtbQmu33rpbqIWr4qCeJ70h0WnZUEUQ