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Manger: yes, did escalate to manager who affirmed the decision. Never tried another office or agent since. It’s been >1 year since that attempt. So I could try it again. I assume if they did manage to get a state ID, they’d have to wait 3 months to apply for naturalization?

sorry about the confusion. The residency bit was one challenge. But it isn’t why SoS denied the request the first time. they cannot prove identity. to get a state ID, they need 4 documents: 1) proof of social or lack thereof: so SSN works here 2) proof of legal presence: green card works here 3) proof of ID: normally, one would use a US or federal ID. But they only have a foreign passport. Which then means they need a second document: employment authorization card, refugee or other visa, or I-94. But SoS refuses to accept a green card here as they required it for legal presence and no other document can substitute there. And the I-94 stamp is on the old expired foreign passport and that isn’t accepted. 4) two documents of residence: so joint bank stuff and maybe something else. the hold up is on the proof of ID and there is no budging around that, at least t the local SoS

Thanks, everyone, for the input. I think at some point I will get the state ID resolved (I know proof of ID would become a non-issue upon naturalization in my state). For the N-400, I'm going to supply their joint bank statement, along with any mail/letters from home country consulate, and a letter with details from me. They haven't traveled out of the US in >5 years, and the passport reflects that. And they've updated their address every time we moved (two moves in 2021). I'll just hope for the best. I forgot how nerve wrecking the naturalization process can be, and I remember very little from my experience.

For State ID, it appears the biggest limiting factor would be proof of identity. I can piece together mail or something for residency (bank account statement and maybe mail from their home country embassy). But, if you look here below, the proof of ID options are limited. When we tried, the foreign passport required another document, none of which they had. And the green card couldn't be use for both legal presence and proof of ID. I think what I'll do is at least generate some mail in their name, or use old mail from consulate and whatever random thing showed up, and add a document stating they've resided in my care and I've unfortunately handled all billing independently. If that doesn't satisfy the interviewing officer and they do need a state ID before being naturalized, we'll re-evaluate the effort.

Michigan is the state. We had tried before and I just confirmed the major issue is the Proof of ID section requires documentation which are not the same as Legal Presence document provided (so cannot use green card for both purposes). If they use a foreign passport, they require another document. It's really a lot of hoops to jump to try and obtain a state ID, and the agents/managers were not helpful or able to do anything. They are listed as joint owners on one of my bank accounts. So my electric and gas bill cannot be amended to add them (the company confirmed that). Our phones are prepaid. Internet provider has stated I would need to cancel my account and start a new one (which I wouldn't mind doing, but I will be forfeiting my contract price and pay x2 more). I guess we should abandon the N-400 and evaluate options...

No government benefits. I am essentially sole provider. My state requires two documents establishing residency (same as bills, etc), which they do not have. Also for proof of identity, if they provide a foreign passport, it must be accompanied by either: I-94, Employment auth card, I-571. Their permanent residency card does not seem to could as a proof of ID, only proof of legal presence. So obtaining a State ID does not seem possible.

I sponsored by parents several years ago for their permanent residency. They have lived in my care as dependents for their entire residency. They're both unemployed/retired, and therefore do not work or earn any income. Since being here, they have never had a need for a state ID. They also don't have any bills in their name (maybe my dad received on for a dental appointment). Everything is in my name. I imagine this is going to be an issue at their N-400 interview, where they need to establish residency in the state/district. Does anyone have any advice? Can I provide a document explaining that they have resided with me and been in my care for the last six years?