When an Imigration Officer seems confused

[Step 1 0]

Thanks to those of you that had the time to respond to my posting. I got the information that my citizenship application has been approved after I sent in the requested additional information less than two months ago.

One interesting fact is that I never saw my case as very complicated as some suggested. I did not think my entire immigration status was at stake. With all honesty, I deligently gathered all the additional info even more that they requested.

I refused to use an attorney in situations like this. Their invitation to me would have signaled some skeleton in my cabinet or something to hide.

I'm now waiting for my oath ceremony invitation letter according to the information in their database

Yes, but it seemed if I'm reading this right, he was divorced after the 3 years. In that case he could have legally applied to be a USC at his 3 year mark because they were still married and his CG was based on marriage. If they have gotten divorced before the 3 years, then yes he would then have to wait. I just thought they were divorced after the 3 years though...

The reason why the immigration officer is asking because of thier doubt that the original marriage was not entered into for the sole purpose of immigrtating to the US. If it turns out that they believe the marriage with which the original benefit of PR status was given was fraudulent, then they cannot grant citizenship because he would not be eligible for it...

It should be no surprise that this question can come up anywhere in the course of your dealings with USCIS... All you can do is satisfy them.. and I agree with Yodrak.. everything that you have been granted thus far has been thrown into doubt... get an immigration attorney involved and fast...

[Michaela_Hassan 1]

Happy for you Step 1!!

[Yodrak 7]

Step 1,

Congratulations. Your diligence paid off, but I hope that people reading of your experience, and who may be less diligent than you, do not assume that they will necessarily prevail because you did.

Yodrak

Thanks to those of you that had the time to respond to my posting. I got the information that my citizenship application has been approved after I sent in the requested additional information less than two months ago.

One interesting fact is that I never saw my case as very complicated as some suggested. I did not think my entire immigration status was at stake. With all honesty, I deligently gathered all the additional info even more that they requested.

I refused to use an attorney in situations like this. Their invitation to me would have signaled some skeleton in my cabinet or something to hide.

I'm now waiting for my oath ceremony invitation letter according to the information in their database

Yes, but it seemed if I'm reading this right, he was divorced after the 3 years. In that case he could have legally applied to be a USC at his 3 year mark because they were still married and his CG was based on marriage. If they have gotten divorced before the 3 years, then yes he would then have to wait. I just thought they were divorced after the 3 years though...

The reason why the immigration officer is asking because of thier doubt that the original marriage was not entered into for the sole purpose of immigrtating to the US. If it turns out that they believe the marriage with which the original benefit of PR status was given was fraudulent, then they cannot grant citizenship because he would not be eligible for it...

It should be no surprise that this question can come up anywhere in the course of your dealings with USCIS... All you can do is satisfy them.. and I agree with Yodrak.. everything that you have been granted thus far has been thrown into doubt... get an immigration attorney involved and fast...

[homesick_american 1]

Congrats Step 1, welcome to America!

[Step 1 0]

Finally I got the invitation for Naturalization Oath Ceremony. to be held on July 25th 2007. This concludes all efforts with maximum fruition. I think I'm very happy afterall.

Thanks to those of you that had the time to respond to my posting. I got the information that my citizenship application has been approved after I sent in the requested additional information less than two months ago.

One interesting fact is that I never saw my case as very complicated as some suggested. I did not think my entire immigration status was at stake. With all honesty, I deligently gathered all the additional info even more that they requested.

I refused to use an attorney in situations like this. Their invitation to me would have signaled some skeleton in my cabinet or something to hide.

I'm now waiting for my oath ceremony invitation letter according to the information in their database

Yes, but it seemed if I'm reading this right, he was divorced after the 3 years. In that case he could have legally applied to be a USC at his 3 year mark because they were still married and his CG was based on marriage. If they have gotten divorced before the 3 years, then yes he would then have to wait. I just thought they were divorced after the 3 years though...

The reason why the immigration officer is asking because of thier doubt that the original marriage was not entered into for the sole purpose of immigrtating to the US. If it turns out that they believe the marriage with which the original benefit of PR status was given was fraudulent, then they cannot grant citizenship because he would not be eligible for it...

It should be no surprise that this question can come up anywhere in the course of your dealings with USCIS... All you can do is satisfy them.. and I agree with Yodrak.. everything that you have been granted thus far has been thrown into doubt... get an immigration attorney involved and fast...

[Lovetoteach 53]

Congratulations