N-400 JUNE 2012 Filers

[kerran 4]

My letter only says to bring my passport and green card.

[Beantownbabe 1]

My letter only says to bring my passport and green card.

That's interesting! Mine said at the very top to bring originals AND a photocopy of the documents like marriage certificate, child's birth certificate, tax records, etc...Obviously I didn't need them anyway!

[kerran 4]

I guess it does say that on the document check list. I'll bring a copy and original of everything I sent in (just to be on the safe side) even though they already have them.

They tell you to bring them in case they've misplaced anything from your file.

[Beantownbabe 1]

Trust me, they have them! The file is a mile thick with papers!!! You're right to be on the safe side though!

[kerran 4]

I know they do but I'd kick myself if they misplaced something and I didn't bring. Then they'd reschedule the interview. I really wanna vote so I'll be sure to bring it all. Lol

[Beantownbabe 1]

I really wanna vote so I'll be sure to bring it all. Lol

What is the voter registration cut off date in your State, do you know?

[kiwiana 2]

I bought the originals and copies of everything, but didn't bother bringing the two passport photos. The interviewer asked only for my passport and Green Card!!! He didn't bother with anything else, so I happily took my folder back home with me! I did notice that one of the papers in my file had a baggie stapled to it with the passport photos I had originally sent in it, so I don't understand why they even bother asking for more...

Thanks Beantownbabe! I am assuming that they ask for the extra passport photos incase they lose the ones we sent in originally? or maybe if the biometrics photo didn't come out ok?

I think i may go ahead and do what you did and not take any extras with me and hope that the ones they already have of me are fine... (mind you, when i say fine, my passport photos always look like I have had a bad hair day and look grumpy.. They never seem to show a person in a good light, so to speak.. )

[kerran 4]

I'm not sure but the funny thing is that I'm already registered to vote. At least that's what I think since I got a registration acknowledgement card in the mail. I redid my state Id last month and they asked me if I wanted to register to vote and I said yes. Then I got the card so I'm hoping it means I can vote.

[Beantownbabe 1]

I'm not sure but the funny thing is that I'm already registered to vote. At least that's what I think since I got a registration acknowledgement card in the mail. I redid my state Id last month and they asked me if I wanted to register to vote and I said yes. Then I got the card so I'm hoping it means I can vote.

I don't think you should be registered already since you are not a Citizen and only Citizens are allowed to vote. Someone with more knowledge here will probably chime in. I know that my interviewer asked me if I had ever claimed to be a U.S citizen because of course, that's a no-no. Usually, after the Oath Ceremony there are a ton of people outside signing new citizens up to vote and get passports -- at least that's how it was at the ceremony I attended a few years ago...

[kerran 4]

I just looked it up and it would seem that I'd have to fill out a registration firm to be registered to vote so I'm not sure why I got this card ???

[Beantownbabe 1]

I just looked it up and it would seem that I'd have to fill out a registration firm to be registered to vote so I'm not sure why I got this card ???

Yes, that's right! That's what they do after the Oath Ceremony here in Boston. I would look into that if I were you and then also find out when the last registration date is so that you don't miss it.

[kerran 4]

It came from the Superintendent of Elections and it says Official Election mail. I've never claimed to be a US citizen either but when they asked I thought they meant in the future so I said yes, I'd like to be registered to vote. Maybe I misunderstood.

[Beantownbabe 1]

Thanks Beantownbabe! I am assuming that they ask for the extra passport photos incase they lose the ones we sent in originally? or maybe if the biometrics photo didn't come out ok?

I think i may go ahead and do what you did and not take any extras with me and hope that the ones they already have of me are fine... (mind you, when i say fine, my passport photos always look like I have had a bad hair day and look grumpy.. They never seem to show a person in a good light, so to speak.. )

My photos were terrible! And even worse, the Biometrics one wasn't great either and that's the one they will use on the Naturalization Certificate!!!

[Beantownbabe 1]

It came from the Superintendent of Elections and it says Official Election mail. I've never claimed to be a US citizen either but when they asked I thought they meant in the future so I said yes, I'd like to be registered to vote. Maybe I misunderstood.

Hmm. Maybe you registered by accident then? If so, I'm not sure what you do about that, if anything at this point. I would ask the whole board here and see what advice you get. There are lots of knowledgable folks here!

[kerran 4]

I think I'm right on the date. My interview is on 10/15 and it says, "The registration deadline to vote at the next election is 21 days prior to election day" I think I'm good if I register the same day. Correct me if I'm wrong...