N-400 Denied

[Crazy Cat 41,985]

7 minutes ago, Md4764 said:

That’s what I plan on doing because I strongly believe they made an error. I contacted a lawyer to help me with the appeal. It just really sucks that I’m the one paying for their mistake. Thanks 

I'm curious. Why pay the extra attorney fee and higher N-336 fee when you can pay much less and receive the very same result? 

Edited July 12 by Crazy Cat

[Family 4,075]

7 minutes ago, Md4764 said:

That’s what I plan on doing because I strongly believe they made an error. I contacted a lawyer to help me with the appeal. It just really sucks that I’m the one paying for their mistake. Thanks 

You can DIY the N-336 if resources are an issue. Human errors and misinterpretation /reinterpretation /incorrect standards is par for the course ….so don’t take it heart. Fight to win 😂.

 

You outlined your facts clearly in your post and all you need do via the N-336 is lodge the challenge . 
Complaining to supervisors, aka Service Motions ( without fee) were discontinued years ago, so don’t waste your response time window.

 

 

[Crazy Cat 41,985]

1 minute ago, Family said:

You can DIY the N-336 if resources are an issue.

That still costs more than refiling.

[Family 4,075]

18 minutes ago, Crazy Cat said:

You would rather request a hearing vs re-filing?  Seems, to me, refiling would be quick, easy, and maybe faster. Practical remedy.

Filing the N-336 is not complicated.
Yes it does require a fee ( can even be done with fee waiver, for low income applicants) and is the most effective action, given OPs particular facts. …and no, it won’t take long or longer than starting all over.
 

Edited July 12 by Family

[Family 4,075]

5 minutes ago, Crazy Cat said:

That still costs more than refiling.

Penny wise, pound foolish 😂 to skimp on correct and good medicine , when you know what ails you. 

[Crazy Cat 41,985]

Just now, Family said:

Penny wise, pound foolish 😂 to skimp on correct and good medicine , when you know what ails you. 

A penny saved is a penny earned. 😄

[Crazy Cat 41,985]

Good luck, @Md4764.  We're all pulling for your success.

[OldUser 7,034]

2 hours ago, Crazy Cat said:

A penny saved is a penny earned. 😄

N-336 - $780

N-400 - $710

 

$70 invested in an index fund with average annual return of 7% would grow to about $532 in 30 years.

 

[Timona 4,208]

12 hours ago, Md4764 said:

That’s what I plan on doing because I strongly believe they made an error. I contacted a lawyer to help me with the appeal. It just really sucks that I’m the one paying for their mistake. Thanks 

 

Not sure what you're trying to prove. 

By the time you're done with your lawyer, you'll be up $2000+. Additionally, might take time.

 

Seems you're out to prove something. 

 

I'll take the path of least resistance as @Crazy Cat, the Sheriff said.

 

It's election time and you may be lucky and get citizenship before elections by just filing a new petition. 

[Skyman 327]

On 7/12/2024 at 10:15 PM, Md4764 said:

That’s what I plan on doing because I strongly believe they made an error. I contacted a lawyer to help me with the appeal. It just really sucks that I’m the one paying for their mistake. Thanks 

Do come back to share your results. Good luck!

[Skyman 327]

This does seem like a mistake has been made.  Residing at your residence doesn't require you to lock down like an agoraphobe. You can go to the store, you can go camping, or 2 weeks in Vegas. Not sure how a couple weeks in Nigeria would pose a break in domicile. The only thong I can see that might be a problem is the residence end date?  April 10th when the N-400 was filed. Perhaps the end date needed to be something more like 'currently' rather than an actual date?

[Md4764 18]

Just a quick update, my for N-336 was submitted July 15. My oat ceremony was scheduled today and my N-336 form has been closed. I’m glad I followed my gut and submitted the appeal.

Thanks everyone

Edited July 25 by Md4764

[Family 4,075]

33 minutes ago, Md4764 said:

Just a quick update, my for N-336 was submitted July 15. My oat ceremony was scheduled today and my N-336 form has been closed. I’m glad I followed my gut and submitted the appeal.

Thanks everyone

Congratulations…..you know I am taking a virtual bow with you😂. Courage paid off!

[Md4764 18]

25 minutes ago, Family said:

Congratulations…..you know I am taking a virtual bow with you😂. Courage paid off!

Tysm! It only cost me $780 for them to fix their mistake. But I’m so glad it all worked out! 

[Patrick Lee 8]

Guy, dont look at money. It pays you to get what you want than loosing again which is worse. If am you I would hire an attorney. This is the most crucial period. If you do it again by yourself, You might fail, thus starting all over afresh. Kudos.