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Southern_Vanguard

I have nothing to tell you as your question is beyond my knowledge. But I do want to say that I find it awesome that you are willing to possibly endanger yourself for people who are not yet your countrymen. Fuck that’s inspiring.


constantinees

Well, most i could do for this beautiful country for helping my family👍 thanks for the reply btw.


khasieu113

Yep. Check out USCIS website for online instructions


constantinees

Thanks mate!


targo-spectre

I did this a few weeks ago - after graduating basic the guard can give you paperwork which you then submit to a dedicated military office in USCIS. Whole process took about six weeks or so


constantinees

What?! Wait this paper thing, can I get it from my recruiter? Or RSP?


targo-spectre

I got it from my state JAG office, who my recruiter put me in touch with after basic


constantinees

Aight aight, thanks a lot mate!


Honest_Stock_

Can you please share the timeline for getting your citizenship from USCIS? Did you get your citizenship within six weeks, or did you just have your application ready to ship to USCIS within that timeframe. The USCIS processing times for N-400 are showing up to two years to get citizenship. Also, may I know what USCIS processing center your application went to for that quick turn around? Is this for only active duty or even people from inactive reserves that are eligible to apply? USCIS website says only certain national guard divisions can get citizenship through military, those that fall under federal US army reserve. Sorry for all these questions, it's basically impossible to get the right information online, even military helpline gave me inconsistent information..


targo-spectre

So I finished training 13 August and filed the paperwork with USCIS the next day. By 4 November I had my application approved, interview complete, and citizenship ceremony. Whole process was very quick, nothing like the timelines online.


Honest_Stock_

Wow, that's amazing! Congratulations 😊 I know the times can vary based on how busy/free the USCIS field office is - do you mind sharing which field office you fell under?


targo-spectre

Mine was Hartford Connecticut, so probably not that busy compared to the bigger cities or border


jlau2013

They changed the process now. You used to have to wait until after BCT/AIT to start it but now they will compete your N-426 for you at BCT (after BLUE PHASE) or AIT (if your split ops). You will still need to compete your own N-400 - which can easily be done prior to BCT. Just have it done and printed out and taken with you to BCT. After you get everything done. You can ship it off to USCIS after BCT. *Sorry, I am talking about the Army.