I almost became US Citizen today

[bazookaman]

space-time wrote:
BTW: I came to the US about 18 years ago

5 years on F1 VISA (Student)
1 year on F1 extension (Optional Practical Training)
5 years on H1B (work visa)
7 years since I have green card, I could have applied 2 years ago for US Citizenship

Way back when my wife started the process I always wondered why you had to wait X amount of years for each step. Then I realized it apparently takes them that long to complete the paperwork.

I recall getting a letter back after we had submitted a form. I cannot remember if it was for her green card or citizenship. But the letter basically said, we have received your application. You can expect a response in 780 days.

Also, according to the INS, your fingerprints can "expire". Who knew?