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@untaken Yes I used FNU Rahul as my legal name as per my perm residence card.

@OldUser and @untaken I have completed the application. It is asking me to upload Evidence of my name change. Do I upload anything for this? I intend to change my name as part of this process I have already uploaded my perm res card which shows Fnu Rahul and marriage certificate which shows Rahul Alias Rohit Gandhi. Dont know if I should upload my US Driver License (Fnu Rahul), Tax Returns (Fnu Rahul), Indian passport (Rahul) and Birth Certificate (Rahul Gandhi)? Thank you so much!

Thanks @OldUser and @untaken. My legal name in the USA on all documents is Fnu Rahul. Since I only had one name listed on my Indian passport, they issued the green card in FNU (Fist name unknown) Rahul. I guess I will list this as my current legal name and apply for name change to Rohit Gandhi.

Hello, I am applying for U.S. citizenship (N-400). My Indian passport only has one name on it: Rahul. When I moved to the U.S., my green card was issued under the name FNU Rahul. My birth certificate shows my name as Rahul, but after I was born, I was also called Rohit. In fact, my passport says, "The holder of this passport is also known as Rohit Gandhi." My family and friends call me Rohit, and it's the name I prefer. For the question "What is your current legal name?" (your legal name is the one on your birth certificate unless changed by marriage, divorce, or court order), what should I answer? Also, I want to change my name legally. Will it cause problems if I change my name to Rohit Gandhi, or should I stick with Rahul Gandhi, as on my birth certificate? Thank you!

Thank you!

Greetings, I am a citizen of the United States. In 2003, I initiated the process of obtaining an immigrant visa (Green Card) for my sister and her family, who reside in India. In 2015, my sister was contacted by the National Visa Center to finalize and arrange the visa interview. Unfortunately, circumstances prevented her from progressing with the application at that time. Currently, my sister is keen on relocating to the United States. I am seeking clarification on whether it is possible to reactivate the immigrant visa petition or if I need to submit a fresh petition, essentially starting the entire process again. Thank you!

Understood, thanks again @Mike E

Thanks @Mike E, I understand now. Last question - if they were to travel this year or next year, for less than 180 days, can they still apply 179 days before June 24, 2024?

@OldUser@Mike E Thank you very much! Just trying to understand why 179 days before the 5 year anniversary date? On the USCIS website, I am reading 90 calendar days before the 5 year anniversary date.

@OldUser Mom Travel dates Arrived in US on Sept 16 2016 - Departed from US on Dec 5 2016 Arrived in US on May 4 2017 - Departed from US on Jun 5 2017 Arrived in US on May 16 2018 - Departed from US on Nov 7 2018 Arrived in US on June 24 2019 and stayed Dad Travel dates Arrived in US on Sept 16 2016 - Departed from US on Dec 5 2016 Arrived in US on May 4 2017 - Departed from US on Jun 5 2017 Arrived in US on May 16 2018 - Departed from US on Aug 4 2018 Arrived in US on Sept 4 2018 - Departed from US on Nov 7 2018 Arrived in US on June 24 2019 and stayed

My parents become US permanent residents on May 27 1997. They had several trips outside the US which lasted anywhere from a few months to 2 years with a reentry permit. During the time they were out, I continued to claim them as my dependent on my tax returns. However for the last 5 years, they are trying to maintain continuous residence (please see below). When is the earliest they can apply for naturalization? Mom Travel dates Arrived on Sept 16 2016 - Departed on Dec 5 2016 Arrived on May 4 2017 - Departed on Jun 5 2017 Arrived on May 16 2018 - Departed on Nov 7 2018 Arrived on June 24 2019 and stayed Dad Travel dates Arrived on Sept 16 2016 - Departed on Dec 5 2016 Arrived on May 4 2017 - Departed on Jun 5 2017 Arrived on May 16 2018 - Departed on Aug 4 2018 Arrived on Sept 4 2018 - Departed on Nov 7 2018 Arrived on June 24 2019 and stayed