How to Apply For Naturalization (U.S. Citizenship)

If you are searching for an answer to that question, the best thing that you should do is to visit USCIS.GOV and you will be guided accordingly. Just to give you a scenario, here's what you should do:

Download the Naturalization Requirements Information (2 pages)
- Make sure that you are eligible to apply for Naturalization. If you are, then;

Download the Document Checklist, Current Fees, Naturalization Eligibility Worksheet (8 pages)
- Read the Naturalization Eligibility Worksheet first and if your answers to all questions are "TRUE" then, you qualify to apply the Naturalization.
- Read and review the rest of the documents. Next;

Download the Form N-400 and the Instructions for Form N-400.
- Read the instructions carefully.
- Fill in the correct information about you (Form-400). It has 10 pages consisting into 14 parts. Each item has corresponding instructions given so; make sure, you download both.

Download the Form G-1145, E-Notification of Application/Petition Acceptance (1 page)

When you gathered all the required documents, filled up the form, and had the exact amount of money for the FEE then; file it. Take note:

1. All Applicants (except current or former members of the military, spouses of current members of the military, and close relatives of deceased members of the military.)

If you reside in Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, Wisconsin, Wyoming, Territory of Guam, or the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, send your application to the USCIS Phoenix Lockbox Facility at the following address:

USCIS
P.O. Box 21251
Phoenix, AZ 85036

For Express Mail or courier deliveries, use the following address:

USCIS
Attn: N-400
1820 E. Skyharbor Circle S
Suite 100
Phoenix, AZ 85034

If you reside in Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Mississippi, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or the U.S. Virgin Islands, send your application to the USCIS Dallas Lockbox Facility at the following address:

USCIS
P.O. Box 660060
Dallas, TX 75266

For Express Mail or courier deliveries, use the following address:

USCIS
Attn: N-400
2501 S State Hwy 121 Business
Suite 400
Lewisville, TX 75067

2. If you are Current or Former Members of the Military, Spouses of Current Members of the Military, and Close Relatives of Deceased Members of the Military, here's what you should do:

Send your application to the Nebraska Service Center (NSC) regardless of where you live and whether you are filing from within the United States or abroad. If you are the spouse of a current member of the military, or are the close relative of a deceased family member, send your application for naturalization to the NSC regardless of where you live and whether you are filing from the within the United States or abroad. Send your application to:

Nebraska Service Center
P.O. Box 87426
Lincoln, NE 68501-7426

For Express Mail or courier deliveries, use the following address:

Nebraska Service Center
850 S. Street
Lincoln, NE 68508

If you are filing your Form N-400 at one of the USCIS Lockbox facilities, you may elect to receive an e-mail and/or text message notifying you that your application has been accepted. Therefore, you must complete Form G-1145, E-Notification of Application/Petition Acceptance, and clip it to the first page of your application.

Filing Fee is $595 plus, $85 for biometric fee for a total of $680. There is No FEE required for military applicants. Also, the applicants who are 75 years of age or older are not charged a biometric fee.

Be reminded that FEES are accepted in the form of money order, personal check or cashier's check only. GOODLUCK!

Form I-485 Application

For K1 Visa Holder, here's a link to the forms and guidelines directly from USCIS website.

•Instructions For I-485, Application To Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status
•I-485, Application To Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status

It is not really hard to process any immigration papers as long as you follow the guidelines even if you do it by yourself. It just needs proper understanding and arranging the LEGAL papers to show to the Immigration Officers. Just read thoroughly the guidelines and a simple following of instructions would yield to a successful result.

I-765 Do I have to file it.

Question:

If I am not going to work before I get my Green Card do I have to file the I-765 (Authorization to work form) with the I-485?

Answer:

If you have no plans to work before your Green Card you do not have to file it at all. This will not affect your approval. When you get your Green Card this will give you authorization to work anyway.

The Interview

What To Expect:

Most of the time the person who will interview you will be an immigration officer.

What should I expect?

You will be ask to take an oath which is simple. You will say your promise to tell the truth. The officer will verify your identity so bring a picture ID passport, driver's license and state ID card.

One question that will be ask is why you are applying for asylum? So, go to your interview with the correct paper work and be prepared to answer questions about your situation and your country. Good luck.

Questions Part Two

Asylum

Can I apply if I am convicted of a crime? Yes, you can but it will depend on what kind of crime it was.

Who will determine if I will be granted asylum? Immigration officer or a judge of the immigration court.

How will it be determine if I am granted asylum? You will have to meet the definition of a Refugee.

How is a Refugee determine? This will be based on the information you provide on your application. Also the information you give at your interview or hearing.

The interview or hearing is very important so make sure you have your facts correct and in order. The interview will last at least an hour or more and will be very intense so be prepared.

AOS: Vaccination Supplement

When you arrived in the US as K1 Visa, you have to follow what the DS-3025 required you to do and everything will be alright. After the marriage, you should process your adjustment of status as soon as possible. Please apply within one year of the original medical, you need an I-693A. This is USCIS'S VACCINATION SUPPLEMENT.

In most cases though, as long as you follow your DS3025 requirements, your I-693A is easy. But, there are immigration doctors who required you to take all the necessary vaccinations in the 1-693A and doesn't even recognized the DS-3025.

My wife insisted that all she need is the 3 shots needed which was not taken in the Philippines. Some of them just need your money. As long as you know the rules and you follow it carefully, they cannot forced you to take them.

It is up to the immigration whether they accept your papers or not. If you want to be absolutely safe in terms of your medical documentation as a K-1 adjusting status, you should take your DS-3025 to a USCIS-certified civil surgeon and ask them to transfer the information from your DS-3025 to an I-693A.

They should do this for a nominal charge. If they try to convice you to take a full medical examination, DO NOT LISTEN. You ONLY need the vaccination supplement. Read the memo from the USCIS documents that this completed form will remain valid beyond one year when submitted with most Adjustment of Status applications.

Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker

If you are planning to petition for an alien worker to become a permanent resident in the United States. Read the instructions in this page: http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/i-140instr.pdf and this form should be filed on behalf of an alien, and not by the alien. Read through the instructions and understand carefully. If you are fully aware of your responsibilities as the petitioner, download this form and fill up carefully and submit the necessary documents. The form has three pages : http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/i-140.pdf

The payment for this petition is $475. Goodluck!

Form Of The Cover Letter

When you process an Immigration paper, make sure that you read carefully the instructions given. Pass the correct form and insert the pertinent papers that is needed. Lacking proofs would mean a change of recieving an RFE. Therefore, submission of added papers as proof would make the processing longer. When you submit your documents read the instructions carefully.

Such as:

The Cover Letter

• needs to be clear and concise

Your address

• needs to be the correct one and your present residence

Address of Homeland Security and Address of Service center

• the address of which your papers are assigned into. Look carefully what address should you use for specific papers. The address matters where your location is under too.

Fill up the Immigration Forms that you intend to pass.

Make sure that all supporting documents is inserted too.

Immigration Forms

Looking for immigration forms? You can download it here and please follow instructions. It is easy to fill up if you follow the step by step instructions. http://www.uscis.gov/forms

• AR 11 is Change of Address
• AR 11 SR is Alien's Change of Address Card
• G 14 is Information Form
• G28 is Notice of Entry of Appearance as Attorney or Representative
• G325, G325A, G325B, G325C, are Biographic Information
• G639 is Freedom of Information Act/Privacy Act Request
• G731 is Inquiry About Status of I-551, Alien Registration Card
• G845 is Verification Request (Non-SAVE agencies)
• G845 Supplement is Document Verification Request Supplement
• G845S is Document Verification Request (SAVE Agencies)
• G884 is Return of Original Documents

For more forms that are not listed here, check it in the Website provided at the top. They are all free of charge. You can also download the instructions.

The Interview

Now, we come to the interview that if you have done your homework good,everything will be good. Your papers should be in the proper order. The preparation will not be as difficult as you think. Here are some questions they may ask your Fiancee.

How long have you known your Fiancee?

When did you meet?

When is your Fiancee's birthday?

Where does the family live?

What is the date of your marriage?

What does your Fiancee do for a living?

How long have you been engaged?

These are just some of the questions that will be in the interview. You should not be nervous because the questions they will ask you is all about your relationship or family. Just relax and on your interview, be prepared. Good luck!

Tips/ Forms

Forms you will need for the K-1 Visa:

G-325A-Biographic information sheet.
I-129F-Application for K-1 Visa
I-134 form

Tips: You should make three full sets of your paper work when you finish it. Give to

immigration, your Fiance(e) for they will have to bring it to their interview at the American Embassy, and one for yourself.

Speaking of the interview, it depends on your Fiance(e) if she wanted you to be there with her. If she speaks English well, she might handle it on her own. Of not, you can be there too. It is very important that all the paper work is in order. If you answer yes to the questions and every thing is in order you would not have to be there. Good luck!

Step Four

Now, we go on to step four on K-3 visa vs K-1 which one do you choose to bring your loved one to the U.S? Should you marry in the country of your sweetheart or wait and bring them over on a Fiance(e) visa? From my experience, I would go with the K-1 because it is less complicated. If you marry in another country like I said in my previous steps, this will require more paper work. I also found a k-1 visa does go faster than the K-3. How long does it take? Well this is depending on the circumstances of your case. If you have completed the information correctly such as the correct address and phone number, there may have to be a security check done all of these things and it will slow down the process if the information is not filled out correctly.

The First Step

Ok let us take the first step

Make a file and place in it any letters copy of emails or IM conversation that you have had with your pardner. This can be used late when you file for there visa as proff of a relationship. Also if you have sent a gift or money to them save the recite this is very important.

Immgration Papers

In the near future RMS will be putting together a "do-it-yourself" kit for the K-3 visa and the K-1 visa. This will included all forms and information you will need.For more information email ronmenno@yahoo.com .

Checklist for completing I-130/485 application For Foreign National

• I-485 completed and signed.
• Birth certificate and full translation.
• Fee for processing fingerprints.
• G-325 form.
• Divorce papers or death certificate for all previous marriages.
• Copy of visa in passport proof of legal entry copy of I-94 card.
• Optional completion of I765 form Employment Authorization.
• 3 passport style photos .
• I-693 Medical Examination form

If you need any of the above forms we can supply them to you for free just email us at ronmenno@yahoo.com we would have to charge you shipping and handling fees.

Checklist for completing I-130/485 application

This is a list for U.S. Citizen you must have this paper work for your I-130/485.

1. I-130 form completed and signed.
2. Copy of passport,birth certificate, or naturalization certificate.
3. Copy of marriage record by a civil authority.
4. Divorce papers of all previous marriages.
5. Death certificate if spouse died.
6. G-325 form completed.
7. I-864 affidavit of support signed and notarized.
8. Federal Tax Return for the past three years.
9. Proof of employment.
10. 1 passport style photo.

Tomorrow we have the checklist for foreign nationals.

K-3 Visa Versus Fiance Visa

The K-3 visa is issued to the wife or husband of a U.S. citizen who is already the beneficiary of an immediate relative petition.

The Fiance Visa permits your fiance to enter the U.S. for the purpose of marriage within 90 days of entering the U.S. .

If you need help with any of these visas we can assessed you or do the entire program for you at a very low rate. Email us at ronmenno@yahoo.com for our rates.

Forms That May Be E-File

Below you will find a list of forms that can be electronic filed. You must follow the instructions on the USCIS site for each form.

• I-90
• I-129
• I131
• I140
• I539
• I765
• I821
• I907

Good luck on your E-Filing.