Does National Guard members need to certify N-426?

[carlinhoswave 30]

Hi all, 

 

if this post is not under the right category, please can you move to the right one?

 

Well, my situation is that I submitted my naturalization process on basis of military service. Therefore, I submitted my N-400 form along with N-426 form (military service certification). The thing is...TODAY I got a Request For Evidence (RFE) simply because I didn't ask in my unit for an O-6 or above to certify the N-426. Now they are asking me to reply with the certified document so they can process my case. But here is the thing, I was reading the instructions of the N-426 form and it says that IF you are separated from ACTIVE DUTY then you don't have to certify with anyone since you went to the reserves, which is our case of National Guard members, we go to the reserves component. I have my DD-214 here at home but before I submit I wanted to make sure what is the right thing to do because we only have one chance to respond a RFE or we might get denied. I contacted USCIS as well and I'm waiting on their response! Can someone please give me some light?

[DC909 105]

1 hour ago, carlinhoswave said:

Hi all, 

 

if this post is not under the right category, please can you move to the right one?

 

Well, my situation is that I submitted my naturalization process on basis of military service. Therefore, I submitted my N-400 form along with N-426 form (military service certification). The thing is...TODAY I got a Request For Evidence (RFE) simply because I didn't ask in my unit for an O-6 or above to certify the N-426. Now they are asking me to reply with the certified document so they can process my case. But here is the thing, I was reading the instructions of the N-426 form and it says that IF you are separated from ACTIVE DUTY then you don't have to certify with anyone since you went to the reserves, which is our case of National Guard members, we go to the reserves component. I have my DD-214 here at home but before I submit I wanted to make sure what is the right thing to do because we only have one chance to respond a RFE or we might get denied. I contacted USCIS as well and I'm waiting on their response! Can someone please give me some light?

Are you currently in the service or are you prior service?

[carlinhoswave 30]

43 minutes ago, DC909 said:

Are you currently in the service or are you prior service?

I'm currently serving in the National Guard

[PewPewPew 1]

A Honorable Discharge DD-214 should be enough. 

 

"Veterans who are no longer serving may leave Parts 5. - 8. blank, but must provide their DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, and/or NGB Form 22, National Guard Report of Separation and Record of Service"

 

contact military hotline at militaryinfo@uscis.dhs.gov to have them sorted this out for you.

 

 

[Ed&Midori1031 330]

On 12/11/2020 at 7:09 AM, carlinhoswave said:

Hi all, 

 

if this post is not under the right category, please can you move to the right one?

 

Well, my situation is that I submitted my naturalization process on basis of military service. Therefore, I submitted my N-400 form along with N-426 form (military service certification). The thing is...TODAY I got a Request For Evidence (RFE) simply because I didn't ask in my unit for an O-6 or above to certify the N-426. Now they are asking me to reply with the certified document so they can process my case. But here is the thing, I was reading the instructions of the N-426 form and it says that IF you are separated from ACTIVE DUTY then you don't have to certify with anyone since you went to the reserves, which is our case of National Guard members, we go to the reserves component. I have my DD-214 here at home but before I submit I wanted to make sure what is the right thing to do because we only have one chance to respond a RFE or we might get denied. I contacted USCIS as well and I'm waiting on their response! Can someone please give me some light?

Dd-214 will be just fine.

[carlinhoswave 30]

Just to update you guys on my case. The immigration officer actually called me and they said since I'm still in the National Guard and I drill once a month I still need my N-426 signed and certified. I got it back from my chain of command on December 31st and I already submitted to USCIS. Now I'm waiting for the USCIS to schedule my interview.

[carlinhoswave 30]

Hey guys, just to update you all that follows this post. My interview is scheduled for February 10th, 2021, I'm suuuuuuuuuuuper excited!

[PewPewPew 1]

bro when did you submit your application and what center? I submitted mine on Nov 5th and still nothing

[carlinhoswave 30]

On 1/15/2021 at 1:00 PM, PewPewPew said:

bro when did you submit your application and what center? I submitted mine on Nov 5th and still nothing

I submitted my application on November 18th 2020. I got a RFE because I needed my N-426 to be certified and I literally waited only for it from my unit. I got my document certified and on December 31st I already submitted it then I got my interview scheduled for February 10th, 2021. IT WAS SUPER FAST! If I didn't have the RFE I think I would have gotten my interview scheduled for January. And all military applications goes to Nebraska military center. 

[BB Family 299]

Hey, have any updates on your case? 

[carlinhoswave 30]

On 3/30/2021 at 7:43 PM, BB Family said:

Hey, have any updates on your case? 

Sorry for the delay, I have been so busy with school and work. Yes, everything went smooth and I got my citizenship in like 2 months and something...almost 3. I'm suuuuuper happy!!

[Briel 0]

On 4/21/2021 at 11:54 AM, carlinhoswave said:

Sorry for the delay, I have been so busy with school and work. Yes, everything went smooth and I got my citizenship in like 2 months and something...almost 3. I'm suuuuuper happy!!

Hey could you tell me about the process 

[Lilleem 2]

On 3/6/2022 at 12:33 AM, Briel said:

Hey could you tell me about the process 

following if OP can respond