Expedite naturalization b/c military spouse overseas - questions

[Lenchick 133]

1 minute ago, hashtagme said:

Hi! That’s good news! Hope all goes well!

No, I’ve never sent in that statement. It didn’t say it anywhere as a required paper so I never bothered. I will see if they need me to give any statement when I’m in Fairfax. I think if they need anything else from me they would say so  

 

You are very much mistaken. It’s a requirement. 

 

[JaMerican_2019 34]

2 minutes ago, hashtagme said:

Hi! That’s good news! Hope all goes well!

No, I’ve never sent in that statement. It didn’t say it anywhere as a required paper so I never bothered. I will see if they need me to give any statement when I’m in Fairfax. I think if they need anything else from me they would say so  

 

Amazing!! I can stop worrying now and wait in peace 😁

Good luck again on your interview I hope you have been studying for the civics test

[hashtagme 29]

1 minute ago, Lenchick said:

You are very much mistaken. It’s a requirement. 

 

Where does it say that? On the list of things I need to bring (or on the list of things I needed to send in) it doesn’t say anything about it...

i can do it, just want to verify it’s necessary 

thank you in advance  

Just now, Hopeforthebest said:

Amazing!! I can stop worrying now and wait in peace 😁

Good luck again on your interview I hope you have been studying for the civics test

Thank you! 

Yes I’ve been studying every day. I’m so nervous!

[Lenchick 133]

1 minute ago, hashtagme said:

Where does it say that? On the list of things I need to bring (or on the list of things I needed to send in) it doesn’t say anything about it...

i can do it, just want to verify it’s necessary 

thank you in advance  

Evidence of Applicant’s Intent to Reside Abroad with Citizen Spouse and Return to the United States Upon Termination of Qualifying Employment

Along with his or her naturalization application, an applicant for naturalization under INA 319(b) must submit a statement describing his or her intent to reside abroad with the citizen spouse and his or her intent to take up residence within the United States immediately upon the termination of such employment abroad of the citizen spouse. [26]

 

The link is here https://www.uscis.gov/policy-manual/volume-12-part-g-chapter-4

[hashtagme 29]

5 minutes ago, Lenchick said:

Evidence of Applicant’s Intent to Reside Abroad with Citizen Spouse and Return to the United States Upon Termination of Qualifying Employment

Along with his or her naturalization application, an applicant for naturalization under INA 319(b) must submit a statement describing his or her intent to reside abroad with the citizen spouse and his or her intent to take up residence within the United States immediately upon the termination of such employment abroad of the citizen spouse. [26]

 

The link is here https://www.uscis.gov/policy-manual/volume-12-part-g-chapter-4

Ok yes i remember, it was mentioned here before. I’m wondering why they never asked me to send it. They said they received all requested evidence and that I didn’t have to do anything else. Then they invited me for the interview. In the letter for the interview is a list of things I need to bring. On there nothing is said about that statement. I am not saying it’s not necessary. Im just wondering what other people do that don‘t have such great support like this forum.  

I will contact legal and have it done ASAP, just in case. 

Thank you very much  

[hashtagme 29]

I have a question to that though - 

does it have to be done by a legal office or would I be able to write that statement myself? I can’t find anything about the requirements of that statement 

[JaMerican_2019 34]

12 minutes ago, hashtagme said:

I have a question to that though - 

does it have to be done by a legal office or would I be able to write that statement myself? I can’t find anything about the requirements of that statement 

I think you would write it yourself and have them notarize it. I really don’t see where it says sworn statement I think that’s extreme. I assumed it would be like an affidavit just saying that I will return to the states. I will go to my legal office and ask if anyone has ever come in with something like that to sign. 

[hashtagme 29]

1 minute ago, Hopeforthebest said:

I think you would write it yourself and have them notarize it. I really don’t see where it says sworn statement I think that’s extreme. I assumed it would be like an affidavit just saying that I will return to the states. I will go to my legal office and ask if anyone has ever come in with something like that to sign. 

Thank you so much for asking! I will prepare a statement.. and try to drop by legal office to have it notarized. I wonder what it has to say other than ‚i will reside with my spouse in the USA after his employment abroad ends‘ 🤷🏻‍♀️

[JaMerican_2019 34]

22 minutes ago, hashtagme said:

Thank you so much for asking! I will prepare a statement.. and try to drop by legal office to have it notarized. I wonder what it has to say other than ‚i will reside with my spouse in the USA after his employment abroad ends‘ 🤷🏻‍♀️

That’s for sure all I’m writing 😂 

[Lenchick 133]

39 minutes ago, Hopeforthebest said:

I think you would write it yourself and have them notarize it. I really don’t see where it says sworn statement I think that’s extreme. I assumed it would be like an affidavit just saying that I will return to the states. I will go to my legal office and ask if anyone has ever come in with something like that to sign. 

You don’t know what a sworn statement means don’t you? How could it be extreme?  Sworn statements are not notarized. Affidavits are notarized. 

[JaMerican_2019 34]

18 minutes ago, Lenchick said:

You don’t know what a sworn statement means don’t you? How could it be extreme?  Sworn statements are not notarized. Affidavits are notarized. 

U don’t need to be rude. Your information is appreciated. 

[hashtagme 29]

21 minutes ago, Lenchick said:

You don’t know what a sworn statement means don’t you? How could it be extreme?  Sworn statements are not notarized. Affidavits are notarized. 

I googled sworn statements and it says you sign it witnessed by a notary/legal office. I’ll check with ours here tomorrow 

thank you everyone - I will keep you informed

[Lenchick 133]

2 minutes ago, hashtagme said:

I googled sworn statements and it says you sign it witnessed by a notary/legal office. I’ll check with ours here tomorrow 

thank you everyone - I will keep you informed

What is a Sworn Statement

A sworn statement is a document that contains facts that are relevant to a legal proceeding. Sworn statements are similar to affidavits, however, unlike affidavits, they are not required to be signed, witnessed, or sealed by a notary public

 

from a legal dictionary.

 

It’s up to you to take it to the notary or not.  I personally notarized it. Depending on a notary they might give you a form that already has the name “affidavit” and at the end such and such something like confirmed and witnessed blah blah. You will have to write your own text in the middle. Then the legal guy will seal it. 

[hashtagme 29]

19 minutes ago, Lenchick said:

What is a Sworn Statement

A sworn statement is a document that contains facts that are relevant to a legal proceeding. Sworn statements are similar to affidavits, however, unlike affidavits, they are not required to be signed, witnessed, or sealed by a notary public

 

from a legal dictionary.

 

It’s up to you to take it to the notary or not.  I personally notarized it. Depending on a notary they might give you a form that already has the name “affidavit” and at the end such and such something like confirmed and witnessed blah blah. You will have to write your own text in the middle. Then the legal guy will seal it. 

Thank you!

[R&OC 371]

Hashtagme, I wish you all the best for your interview and hope all goes smoothingly.

 

I have a question as I am super nervous about starting my process of the expedited naturalisation in a few months (once the BBG is approved).

Would you be able to help me with my application if I should run into questions? I hope you will still be checking the forum once in a while... I am not sure why I am so nervous... all this paperwork is really getting to me.