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  5. randomstairs
    The bill says that one would need to submit a "renunciation" to the Secretary of State to retain the US citizenship. Not a proving it, not documenting it, but submitting it "in writing." That seems to strongly suggest that the author believes that the SoS rather than a foreign government processes renunciation requests. (In this context the 1-year grace period would make sense too - it takes longer for actual renunciations in most countries.) To my knowledge Melania is also a dual citizen.
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  12. randomstairs
    I think that's fair. The 1-4% is for bills that are clearly written and change little of national importance. This bill would create a catastrophic existential crisis for 20 million Americans, many in swing states, and is written in a way that hardly makes sense. I analyzed the probabilities with ChatGPT (yeah, I know) and all things considered it came below 0.01% to pass the Congress and 95% chance to be immediately struck down by the courts even IF it passed. So, it's just a political statement at this point.
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  14. randomstairs started following N 400: Do you think it's worth doing N400 with a lawyer or myself? , Exclusive Citizenship Act of 2025 , Can I volunteer at a nonprofit Hospital with a B2 Visa? and 4 others
  15. randomstairs
    The problem is that the bill doesn't provide any clarity on compliance. It may be impossible to comply. It provides only one year for the renunciation, but in most cases it takes longer, not to mention that a foreign state may simply not allow it. People could go stateless by first applying to renounce with a foreign gov and then losing their US citizenship if the deadline isn't met. The bill is also unconstitutional on many levels (14A at the very least, because it would make all dual citizens secondary, conditional, citizens). It's illogical too: not taking an action is not a voluntary action (the Supreme Court has decided that a loss of citizenship must be voluntary), but the bill states that it is. I am rarely optimistic when it comes to such issues (i.e. I never bet against the power of irrationality - so the tax argument alone doesn't alleviate my worries), but I just can't see how this joke of a bill could ever pass the Senate (even without the filibuster), the House, and be signed by the President (even a successor of the current one whose family wouldn't be directly existentially affected by the bill).
  16.    randomstairs reacted to a post in a topic: Using US passport card - field reports
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  18. randomstairs
    The organization should be a "typical" one for volunteer work and should not offer similar paid positions. You should have applied for a B1 and submitted the letter from the organization hosting you. You should've at the very least mentioned the volunteering on your visa application as a purpose of travel. Think of it like this: Does it *look* like an internship? If so, you're taking at least a moderate risk.
  19. randomstairs
    Yeah, I know the CoN is very important - that's why I prefer to use other documents if possible, especially if mailing is involved. (How long does it take to replace the CoN if needed?)
  20.    randomstairs reacted to a post in a topic: Using US passport card - field reports
  21. randomstairs
    Here's a big one: Can the PP card be used to renew/replace the PP book? It is not explicitly stated on the DoS website as an example of sufficient evidence (at least the last time I checked it wasn't). Ideally, naturalized citizens won't have to use the Certificate of Naturalization ever again, after obtaining the first passport (so no mailing worries). As such, the PP card would be a great backup to the PP book, replacing the need for the CoN!
  22. randomstairs
    Ironically perhaps, when I later brought a PP book, a different official stated that the PP card would've been perfectly fine as a full proof of citizenship.
  23.    randomstairs reacted to a post in a topic: Using US passport card - field reports
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    MM/YYYY: Spring 2023 Location: California, US Business / organization: SSA Check type: Evidence of citizenship status Reason: Register citizenship status Result: Failure (later worked with the passport book) Details: The official refused to accept the PPC outright. I requested that he consult a manager but eventually gave up. Brought the PP book from home ($50 Uber trip) and that, ofc, worked.
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    MM/YYYY: Spring 2023 Location: California, US Business / organization: DMV Check type: Citizenship verification Reason: Register citizenship and get new ID Result: Success after some discussion Details: At first the clerk refused to take it as evidence of citizenship, falsely claiming that the US PPC is merely evidence of legal resident status. I pointed at the "Nationality USA" field on the card and the clerk, seemingly begrudgingly, accepted it.
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  27. randomstairs
    I would give it at least two weeks. It's perfectly normal for USPS to not update the tracking info correctly or not at all. If you report it lost, then you will really have to wait for several months to get a new one. There's no reason to even suspect it got lost, much less assume that.
  28. randomstairs
    File at least 5 years (3, if N-400 is based on marriage to a US citizen) after the end of your probation and the proceedings. If you don't have the tickets try asking the pertaining court if they can provide you with a copy of the record. If they can't, you can still use that statement as the evidence. Other than that I think you're fine.
  29.    randomstairs reacted to a post in a topic: What does it mean to be "Out of Status" (past K1 visa expiration and have not filed AOS)
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  31. randomstairs
    I see. Interesting. I would strongly advise you to naturalize first, and change the name only after that. I've seen countless cases, on these forums and elsewhere, where applicants can't naturalize in a reasonable amount of time on the account of requesting to change their name. Some cases are going for years, with the applicant being in the dark about any progress. All because they requested to have their name changed before the Oath. Given the current dynamics in the immigration system, it seems extraordinarily risky to proceed with it. You can always do it as a citizen.
  32.    randomstairs reacted to a post in a topic: Any one ever changed their name between N-400 interview and oath ceremony?
  33.    randomstairs reacted to a post in a topic: Any one ever changed their name between N-400 interview and oath ceremony?
  34. randomstairs
    I'm not sure I understand the reasoning here. You want to change your name because another country drops it from documents issued there? Why would the "mismatch" be an issue? Are you concerned about USCIS not liking the mismatch? I wouldn't worry about it, since you're obviously all but finished with the process. BTW: If you're a GC holder, the US is your only home country.
  35. randomstairs
    That's fair, in the light of the current administration.
  36. randomstairs
    I'd say it's even better to file (electronically) by yourself. I've come across cases where the lawyer didn't file electronically, prolonged the whole process, and even failed to properly communicate with a client. If it's a simple case, as yours seems to be, electronic filing is the fastest, safest, and cheapest option.
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