Applying For Us Citizenship

Summary

The N-400 form is used to apply for U.S. Citizenship through naturalization. Use the Resident Since date on your Permanent Resident Card (Green Card) for the form. If the dates on your I-551 and Green Card differ, use the earlier date. The SD1 category on your Green Card refers to Diversity Visa Lottery recipients. The I-551 issue date is when your card was issued, while the Resident Since date marks when you became a permanent resident. For further clarification, consult an immigration attorney.

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i want to file for n400 us citizenship
Great, the N-* form is used to apply for U.S. citizenship through the naturalization process. Here are some steps to follow:
- Complete the N-* form.
- Gather necessary supporting documents.
- Submit your application, documents, and filing fee.
- Attend biometrics appointment.
- Complete the interview.
Can you share if you have any specific question about the N-* form?
what date do I use for the permanent resident? The date I received my I * or the date on the permanent resident card
For the N-* form, you should use the "Resident Since" date on your Permanent Resident Card (Green Card) as the date of becoming a permanent resident.
what about the date on my I *
For the N-* form, if the "Resident Since" dates on your I-* (Permanent Resident Card) and Green Card differ, use the earlier date. This is usually the date you became a permanent resident.
are you sure
Yes, I'm sure. When filling the N-* form, the "Resident Since" date should be the earliest date on either your I-* or your Permanent Resident Card. This is typically considered as the date of your permanent residency.
my green card shows sd1 category what is that category
The SD1 category on your Green Card refers to individuals who have received their residency through the Diversity Visa Lottery from a high-admitting country or region.
what is sd category on green card
The SD category on a Green Card refers to individuals who are Diversity Immigrants from countries with historically low rates of immigration to the U.S. This is part of the Diversity Immigrant Visa program.
what is the i * issue date
The I-* issue date is the date when your I-*, also known as Permanent Resident Card or Green Card, was issued to you. It can be found directly on the card.
why is this date different from my green card date
The "Resident Since" date on your Green Card, and the issue date on your I-* might differ because the I-* date is when your card was issued, while the "Resident Since" date marks when you officially became a permanent resident. This could have been before your card was physically issued.
so then what date do i use for n400
For the N-* form, use the earliest "Resident Since" date found on either your I-* or your Permanent Resident Card. This is typically the date you became a permanent resident.
i am not convinenced
I understand, these legal processes can be confusing. You can consult with a legal expert or immigration attorney for further clarification. They can guide you based on your specific case details.
what is lpr
LPR stands for Lawful Permanent Resident. This is an individual who has been granted the right to live in the United States indefinitely. LPRs are authorized to work in the US and are given a Permanent Resident Card, also known as a Green Card.
so can i use the lpr date for n *
Yes, for the N-* form, you should use the LPR date, which is the "Resident Since" date on your Permanent Resident Card or the I-* form. Use the earliest of these dates.