Questions on the Margin by an Old Timer

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It's been a long time since I were last on these fora, and while I can no-longer recognize any user names or people here, luckily I can still see that the place is full of knowledgeable helpful individuals :). I've lived in the US for more than 10 years now and my current green card is set to expire on 02/24/2020. When I moved to the US in 2007 my initial plan was never to become a citizen, but based on the news about people with green cards being deported for relatively minor offences (not taking a stance on whether or not this is a good thing) that they might themselves have even forgotten about, I feel like my hand has been forced. So with a heavy heart, here are my questions:

 

1) Filing online. I read that they only let a small number of people file online. Is this still the case, or can I just go ahead and do it?

 

2) How is the online payment processed? I understand the USCIS has its own payment system, but do they basically take a credit card or is it an electronic check or direct deposit of some sort?

 

3) I'm an atheist and I do know that I can omit the words "so help me god" in the pledge, but the question I have is how do I do that? Should I send in a note (sample would be appreciated) with my initial N400 form or do this at a later stage (e.g. at the interview)?

 

4) Is there a way to skip the Naturalization Oath Ceremony? I have four kids and two FT jobs, so it'll be hard to fit it into my schedule as is. I'm also not very hot on these sort of things in general. When we got married on 6/6/6, we only had one guest (the photographer who also acted as one of our witnesses). I've graduated from an university four times, but I've yet to attend a single graduation ceremony. I've won some acclaim during my career, but have never attended to pick up my prize in person - I've always got it shipped home afterwards etc.

 

None of the above are really big issues to me, but I'd like to make this process as painless as possible for myself, especially considering that getting US citizenship is not really something that I aspire, but rather a necessary evil.

Edited January 24, 2018 by TBoneTX
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1) I haven’t come across someone who hasn’t been able to do this online since last July.

 

2) credit card by all reports

 

3) Same here, I included a statement that read under the regulation (quote regulation) I wish to undertake the modified oath omitting the words so help me god as I am an atheist. 

 

4) Nope, you have to attend as you aren’t a citizen until you have taken the oath in front of a USCIS official. I have a six week old and no family in the us to take care of her if my oath ceremony doesn’t coincide with my mother in laws visit next month. 

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The original post was edited because of profanity.

 

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The OP's account has been suspended for use of profanity and for insults toward a broad demographic group (U.S. citizens).  Appropriate answers have been given.  Thread is now locked and is not to be restarted or referred to elsewhere.

 

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