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I think it's a fair assumption that somebody who lives in the US for 3+ or 5+ years and naturalizing would be fully integrated with US society and have state ID or DL.

Did you just walk in or you rescheduled?

Has LPR met physical presence and continuous residence requirements for N-400?

Assets are routinely ignored. If you can find a qualifying joint sponsor, it would help overcoming RFE.

How many bottles were you bringing? I assume Chilean wine? I love it 😀

How is K-1 quicker than CR-1 for citizenship? Requirements are same for LPR who came under CR-1 or K-1: 1) Being married for 3+ years 2) Being LPR for 3+ years With CR-1 you're already married when you file, so clock on condition #1 gets started earlier. For condition #2, adjustment of status takes time. The time while waiting for GC doesn't count towards condition #2 CR-1 provides better protection for immigrant from multiple perspectives: 1) Travel bans make exceptions for spouses, but not for fiances 2) K-1 can expire 3) US citizens occasionally play games AKA "I changed my mind about marrying", "I cannot afford the fees" etc. And K-1 are more vulnerable to this. As a foreign beneficiary, I'd feel a lot more confident with CR-1 being filed for me, and not K-1. As a petitioner, I'd also be more confident about outcome with CR-1 compared to K-1 and to me it would be important to show real commitment (CR-1) and not a promise (K-1). Finally, to many foreigners, traditional marriage back in their home country is important. CR-1 gives excellent opportunity to do this. I'm totally aware this is just my opinion, and others may have valid reasons to go K-1. But I see fewer of these reasons in 2025.

I have GE too, never used the app. Kudos to @Dashinka for sharing

Lol, it was trolling by the restaurant owners 😃

It is an ID issued by a small country in Oceania. I guess I got it out of curiosity and not out of need 😃

People do this all the time. It doesn't make sense, but people do it.

We can ask new filers. I've seen I-751 cases when case was stuck in "Received" state for 12-18 months and then quickly going through statuses in one day such as biometrics reused etc. So everything is possible 😃

Depends when you become a citizen. If you become a citizen before she turns 18, she will be a citizen by operation of law and doesn't need N-400.

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.