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No special documentation is needed. I was over 25 when I became LPR so no selective service registration was needed. It wasn't even discussed at the interview.

Yes, many see it. You're right to assume it's meaningless. It's the new filler status. CC @P055UM

For certain vaccinations, it's safe and cheaper to get another jab VS do the antibodies test. I didn't have some records and got vaccines again instead of testing...

MM/YYYY: July 2025 Location: California, US Business / organization: Target Check type: Age verification Reason: Alcohol purchase Result: Success Details: Bought some cheap white wine (not for drinking, for my favorite pasta sauce!). The lady at Target asked for my ID strictly (cc @TBoneTX 😃). She was super strict about it!!! I showed Palau ID. It took her few seconds to locate DOB. Once she found it, she entered it on screen and proceeded without any question.

I-864 is rarely enforced and only if beneficiary receives government support. I wouldn't worry about it too much. Physical violence, threats, emotional abuse - this is what I'd worry about the most.

He didn't have jail time, but was he found guilty? Regardless, he'd have to disclose this when he applies for N-400. I'd apply no earlier than 5 year anniversary of this case being "dropped". The reason is because of Good Moral Character requirement. They look at things that occurred within the last 5 years.

Vote registration can be done online in 5 minutes - https://vote.gov/ I did that on the day I naturalized. Good luck!

Congrats! Now, I recommend updating citizenship status with SSA (N-400 checkbox doesn't work!), registering to vote (can be done online) and applying for US passport.

I'd be more concerned about world wide taxation and bearing arms when required. But I'm OK with those two that's why naturalized.

Sometimes officers say they don't have your file in the system / cannot locate it.

Wise move! Do you remember whether it asked for camera access, file access etc?

Did you install the app on your main phone? I'd have privacy concerns about the app. I'm sure it can scan contents of my phone in the background and determine I'm all clear, but not sure I'd be a fan. Does it ask for any permissions?

Agree with most of this, other than K-3 that's been dead for years.

As long as it's a "long" version listing both parents etc, it should be OK. Birth certificate is proof of citizenship.

@Aubrey1212 you're not responsible for his immigration. Take care of yourself, move out and divorce him. There's nothing else to do other than protect yourself.

Just read comments above.. yes, it happens to people. Nothing to worry about.

True, but who and how often obtains a certified copy of Certificate of Naturalization? Though archived, here's what USCIS had to say about it: You do not need to obtain a Certified True Copy if the U.S. government asks for a copy of your certificate for official U.S. government business. You may use a normal photocopy of your certificate for legitimate U.S. government business. For example, when you apply for a U.S. passport, you must submit the original Certificate of Naturalization, and you should also submit a normal photocopy that has not been authenticated. Source: https://www.uscis.gov/archive/how-do-i-obtain-an-authenticated-copy-of-a-certificate-of-naturalization Again, why would USCIS tell what do submit for passport application, if it's DOS problem, I'm not sure 😃 I guess that's why they archived it. USPS expects to submit original, though certified copy technically is OK. How does one get a certified copy? Have you done it personally?

Medical appointment is a valid reason to reschedule. However, before you do that, have you considered showing early for your biometrics? E.g. many VJ folks had success going to biometrics appointment few days early. Just bring the letter and ID.

This means the wording for filler status when nothing happens changed. Not a big deal. CC @P055UM 😅

Unlikely. You're LPR and can still travel.

What's the misrep? You said you owed taxes and you owe taxes. No problem there. The question is EVER, so any time in life.

Yep, I guess it's to lower expectations. Many people thought actively reviewed means somebody is actually looking at the file all this time. Then calling USCIS / chatting to Emma: "So what's taking so long for officer to decide on my case? I've seen status for the past 3 months" 😅

No, it's not accurate. On day of my oath, MyProgress showed 3 weeks until decision. I-130 takes 12-17 months.

It's just a play of words, nothing else.

Yes, you can. Many on VJ do it. You don't have to