I just had my naturalization interview, I passed the tests but I was told I need to provide a letter from Selective Service for the process to continue.
I have not registered with Selective Service and I did indicate that on the application form N-400. I also attached a document explaining why I did not register, please see content below.
"At the time that I received the Selective Service document, it was my understanding that I was not required to register.
To my knowledge and to the best of my recollection, my Permanent Resident application was still pending.
Although my application for the Green Card was approved on July 20th 2001 (85 days before my 26th birthday), I did not receive a change of status notification (i.e. Green Card) until after my 26th birthday."
I am now 35 years old, I thought I read somewhere that if you are 31 or above you don't need to provide that letter from Selective Service.
Before becoming a Permanent Resident I was on a Student Visa (F-1). I do have copies of the Visas but I don't have all of the I-20 forms from the school I was attending. Will this be perceived as overstaying my Visa or being out of status before I received my Green Card? Will this cause any problems obtaining the letter from Selective Service and bring my naturalization application to a halt?
I really appreciate any advice you can give. Thanks in advance.