ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionIs the Administrative Processing Status normal after visa approval in Jamaica

We were approved on April 18 and got the visa on May 14 so yes, seems everyone ends up in some kind of AP after the interview......


HawaiianCecilFemaleJamaica2013-06-29 13:54:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)The Waiting room for fiancé visa case number is it 10 days or 20

20 min on hold, but got my case #!!!, was going to ask for email/text notification but it seemed they already had my info on file.  Now just have to wait for April's NBI and Japanese Police clearance to arrive.


April-n-GaryMalePhilippines2013-06-28 17:08:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)The Waiting room for fiancé visa case number is it 10 days or 20

Applied for an expedite on 13 Jun for military reasons, my NOA2 was approved the next day on 14 Jun.  Started calling last week Friday, then tried again on Tuesday, then today.  Came from the California Service Center, so guess that's about 9 business days so far.  Will try again tomorrow, hopefully I'll have a case number then.


April-n-GaryMalePhilippines2013-06-28 00:14:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)The Waiting room for fiancé visa case number is it 10 days or 20

Just called again for my case status, my package has arrived, but not yet inprocessed, so no case number assigned yet.  Asked about the email/text notifications, said that they can't add those requests since I don't have a case number yet.  Just call back later.


April-n-GaryMalePhilippines2013-06-27 19:22:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionSo question about case number and also I-134

Yup, what he said! You probably won't get a "package" from the Manila embassy.  I got a letter over a month after scheduling my fiancee's interview saying that they had recieved our case.  Once you have the MNL case # you can go ahead and pay the visa fee, schedule the interview, get the medical and CFO semminar out of the way.  Also, make sure your fiancee has all her required documents. NBI Clearance, CENOMAR, Birth Certificates, police clearances for any countries she has lived in more than 6 months.  For a full listing check out Hanks_ guides, you'll find links all over here.  It has a wealth of information. 

 

As far as question #2, you can request a tax transcript from the IRS (do a google search, that's what I did) it's free and you get it in about 2 weeks.  Think the embassy just needs the most current years return, but when  you file for the AOS I think you need 3 years so might as well get them all now, and they are free anyway.


April-n-GaryMalePhilippines2013-08-14 18:50:00
US Citizenship General Discussionevidance for n400
QUOTE (kiko @ Mar 15 2009, 10:26 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hello,i was just wondering if i send in my n400 the same evidance that i sent with my i751...
is it like to adjust status again...??? blink.gif


Hi,

Not necessarily, please read the following from USCIS website:

Document Checklist for Form N-400, Application for Naturalization

All Applicants for Naturalization must send the following items with their N-400 application:
A photocopy of both sides of your Permanent Resident Card (formerly known as the Alien Registration Card or "Green Card"). If you have lost the card, submit a photocopy of the receipt for your Form I-90, "Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card"; and
Two identical color photographs, with your name and "A-number" written lightly in pencil on the back of each photo. For details about the photo requirements, see Part 5 of A Guide to Naturalization and the Form M-603 instructions. Do not wear eyeglasses or earrings for the photo. If your religion requires you to wear a head covering, your facial features must still be exposed in the photo for purposes of identification; and
A check or money order for the application fee and the biometric services fee (Applicants 75 years of age or older are exempted from the biometrics services fee). Write your "A-number" on the back of the check or money order. The application fee is $595 and the biometrics services fee is $80. You may combine the fees into one check or money order. Make your check or money order payable to "U.S. Department of Homeland Security."
Send copies of the following documents, unless we ask for an original.
If an attorney or accredited representative is acting on your behalf, send:
A completed original Form G-28, "Notice of Entry of Appearance as Attorney or Representative"

If your current legal name is different from the name on your Permanent Resident Card, send:
The document(s) that legally changed your name (marriage certificate, divorce decree, or court document).

If you are applying for naturalization based on your marriage to a U.S. citizen, send the following four items:
Evidence that your spouse has been a U.S. citizen for the last three years:
Birth certificate (if your spouse never lost citizenship since birth), or
Naturalization Certificate, or
Certificate of Citizenship, or
The inside of the front cover and signature page of your spouse's current U.S. passport, or
Form FS-240, "Report of Birth Abroad of a Citizen of the United States of America," and
Your current marriage certificate, and
Proof of termination of all prior marriages of your spouse - divorce decree(s), annulment(s), or death certificate(s); and
Documents referring to you and your spouse:
Tax returns, bank accounts, leases, mortgages, or birth certificates of children, or
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - certified copies of the income tax forms that you both filed for the past three years, or
An IRS tax return transcript for the last three years.
If you were married before, send:
Proof that all earlier marriages ended - divorce decree(s), annulment(s), or death certificate(s);

If you were previously in the U.S. military service, send:
A completed original Form G-325B, "Biographic Information."

If you are currently in the U.S. military service and are seeking citizenship based on that service, send:
A completed original Form N-426, "Request for Certification of Military or Naval Service;" and
A completed original Form G-325B, "Biographic Information."
If you have taken any trips outside the United States that lasted six months or more since becoming a Permanent Resident, send evidence that you (and your family) continued to live, work and/or keep ties to the United States, such as:
An IRS tax return "transcript" or an IRS-certified tax return listing tax information for the last five years (or for the last three years if you are applying on the basis of marriage to a U.S. citizen).
Rent or mortgage payments and pay stubs.
If you have a dependent spouse or children who do not live with you, send:
Any court or government order to provide financial support; and
Evidence of your financial support (including evidence that you have complied with any court or government order), such as:
Cancelled checks,
Money and receipts,
A court or agency printout of child support payments,
Evidence of wage garnishments,
A letter from the parent or guardian who cares for your children.
If you answer "Yes" to any of Questions 1 through 14 of Part 10 of form N-400, send:
A written explanation on a separate sheet of paper.

If you answer "No" to any of Questions 34 through 39 of Part 10 of form N-400, send:
A written explanation on a separate sheet of paper.

If you have ever been arrested or detained by any law enforcement officer for any reason, and no charges were filed, send:
An original official statement by the arresting agency or applicant court confirming that no charges were filed.

If you have ever been arrested or detained by any law enforcement officer for any reason, and charges were filed, send:
An original or court-certified copy of the complete arrest record and disposition for each incident (dismissal order, conviction record or acquittal order).

If you have ever been convicted or placed in an alternative sentencing program or rehabilitative program (such as a drug treatment or community service program), send:
An original or court-certified copy of the sentencing record for each incident; and
Evidence that you completed your sentence:
An original or certified copy of your probation or parole record; or
Evidence that you completed an alternative sentencing program or rehabilitative program.
If you have ever had any arrest or conviction vacated, set aside, sealed, expunged or otherwise removed from your record, send:
An original or court-certified copy of the court order vacating, setting aside, sealing, expunging or otherwise removing the arrest or conviction, or

NOTE: If you have been arrested or convicted of a crime, you may send any countervailing evidence or evidence in your favor concerning the circumstances of your arrest and/or conviction that you would like USCIS to consider.

If you have ever failed to file an income tax return since you became a Permanent Resident, send:
All correspondence with the IRS regarding your failure to file.

If you have any federal, state or local taxes that are overdue, send:
A signed agreement from the IRS or state or local tax office showing that you have filed a tax return and arranged to pay the taxes you owe; and
Documentation from the IRS or state or local tax office showing the current status of your repayment program.
NOTE: You may obtain copies of tax documents and tax information by contacting your local IRS offices, using the Blue Pages of your telephone directory, or through its website at www.iris.gov.

If you are applying for a disability exception to the testing requirement, send:
An original Form N-648, "Medical Certification for Disability Exceptions," completed less than six months ago by a licensed medical or osteopathic doctor or licensed clinical psychologist.

If you did not register with the Selective Service and you (1) are male, (2) are 26 years old or older, and (3) lived in the United States in a status other than as a lawful nonimmigrant between the ages of 18 and 26, send:
A "Status Information Letter" from the Selective Service (Call 1-847-688-6888) for more information

wworld808FemalePhilippines2009-03-15 19:12:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionDocuments for citizenship at 3 years
QUOTE (Haole @ Mar 10 2009, 07:45 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Have friends mail a bunch of letters addressed to both of you.


Hi Haole,

Where are you in Honolulu? I live in Waipahu

wworld808FemalePhilippines2009-03-10 21:03:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionEmployers and Days Outside US for past five years
6A & B. Where have you lived during the last 5 years.......
Ans.: from 2004 to the current year should be included that means your previous address/employment should be included before moving to US
wworld808FemalePhilippines2009-03-23 15:45:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionEmployers and Days Outside US for past five years
Hi about your question:
7. A. How many total days did you spend outside the United States during the past five years?

You only count the days she spent outside the US since the time she came here in the US not before she come here. Let say she came here April 1, 2006 via K-1 Visa, then from that date count the days she was outside US up to the time you going to submit your application.
wworld808FemalePhilippines2009-03-23 01:56:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionNaturalization testing site
QUOTE (bggirl @ Mar 10 2009, 07:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I just found a website that has tests on the questions for citizenship so we can see how much we've learned (if we have learned them blush.gif ), and other useful information and links on naturalization. Most of the stuff we already know because of all the helpful people in this forum, so I find the quiz feature the most interesting. I would not be surprised if most of you already know about the site, or if there is a thread before this that mentions it, so if this is the case, sorry!



May I know what is the website. Thanks

wworld808FemalePhilippines2009-03-11 02:39:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionSuccessful interview in Las Vegas!
Thanks for sharing your experienced
wworld808FemalePhilippines2009-03-25 00:18:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionSuccessful interview in Las Vegas!
Congratulations!!!!

Hope you don't mind sharing your experienced during your interview, what were the question asked?, I know it's depends on your IO but just to give idea for the others.

Thanks
wworld808FemalePhilippines2009-03-24 16:28:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionCitizenship forms
QUOTE (lquin @ Mar 9 2009, 03:04 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I am a Permanent resident and will be applying for my Citizenship shortly...

What forms do you need to file?, is it just a case of filing the N-400 or are there other forms such as medical requirements, etc?..
Just wondered which forms I need to file

Thanks in advance!


Hi there, please read the following from USCIS website.

Document Checklist for Form N-400, Application for Naturalization

All Applicants for Naturalization must send the following items with their N-400 application:
1. A photocopy of both sides of your Permanent Resident Card (formerly known as the Alien Registration Card or "Green Card"). If you have lost the card, submit a photocopy of the receipt for your Form I-90, "Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card"; and
2. Two identical color photographs, with your name and "A-number" written lightly in pencil on the back of each photo. For details about the photo requirements, see Part 5 of A Guide to Naturalization and the Form M-603 instructions. Do not wear eyeglasses or earrings for the photo. If your religion requires you to wear a head covering, your facial features must still be exposed in the photo for purposes of identification; and
3. A check or money order for the application fee and the biometric services fee (Applicants 75 years of age or older are exempted from the biometrics services fee). Write your "A-number" on the back of the check or money order. The application fee is $595 and the biometrics services fee is $80. You may combine the fees into one check or money order. Make your check or money order payable to "U.S. Department of Homeland Security."

Send copies of the following documents, unless we ask for an original.
If an attorney or accredited representative is acting on your behalf, send:
A completed original Form G-28, "Notice of Entry of Appearance as Attorney or Representative"

If your current legal name is different from the name on your Permanent Resident Card, send:
The document(s) that legally changed your name (marriage certificate, divorce decree, or court document).

If you are applying for naturalization based on your marriage to a U.S. citizen, send the following four items:
1. Evidence that your spouse has been a U.S. citizen for the last three years:
2. Birth certificate (if your spouse never lost citizenship since birth), or Naturalization Certificate, or Certificate of Citizenship, or The inside of the front cover and signature page of your spouse's current U.S. passport, or Form FS-240, "Report of Birth Abroad of a Citizen of the United States of America," and
3. Your current marriage certificate, and Proof of termination of all prior marriages of your spouse - divorce decree(s), annulment(s), or death certificate(s); and
4. Documents referring to you and your spouse: Tax returns, bank accounts, leases, mortgages, or birth certificates of children, or Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - certified copies of the income tax forms that you both filed for the past three years, or An IRS tax return transcript for the last three years.

If you were married before, send:
Proof that all earlier marriages ended - divorce decree(s), annulment(s), or death certificate(s);

If you were previously in the U.S. military service, send:
A completed original Form G-325B, "Biographic Information."

If you are currently in the U.S. military service and are seeking citizenship based on that service, send:
A completed original Form N-426, "Request for Certification of Military or Naval Service;" and A completed original Form G-325B, "Biographic Information."
If you have taken any trips outside the United States that lasted six months or more since becoming a Permanent Resident, send evidence that you (and your family) continued to live, work and/or keep ties to the United States, such as:
An IRS tax return "transcript" or an IRS-certified tax return listing tax information for the last five years (or for the last three years if you are applying on the basis of marriage to a U.S. citizen).
Rent or mortgage payments and pay stubs.
If you have a dependent spouse or children who do not live with you, send:
Any court or government order to provide financial support; and
Evidence of your financial support (including evidence that you have complied with any court or government order), such as:
Cancelled checks,
Money and receipts,
A court or agency printout of child support payments,
Evidence of wage garnishments,
A letter from the parent or guardian who cares for your children.
If you answer "Yes" to any of Questions 1 through 14 of Part 10 of form N-400, send:
A written explanation on a separate sheet of paper.

If you answer "No" to any of Questions 34 through 39 of Part 10 of form N-400, send:
A written explanation on a separate sheet of paper.

If you have ever been arrested or detained by any law enforcement officer for any reason, and no charges were filed, send:
An original official statement by the arresting agency or applicant court confirming that no charges were filed.

If you have ever been arrested or detained by any law enforcement officer for any reason, and charges were filed, send:
An original or court-certified copy of the complete arrest record and disposition for each incident (dismissal order, conviction record or acquittal order).

If you have ever been convicted or placed in an alternative sentencing program or rehabilitative program (such as a drug treatment or community service program), send:
An original or court-certified copy of the sentencing record for each incident; and
Evidence that you completed your sentence:
An original or certified copy of your probation or parole record; or
Evidence that you completed an alternative sentencing program or rehabilitative program.
If you have ever had any arrest or conviction vacated, set aside, sealed, expunged or otherwise removed from your record, send:
An original or court-certified copy of the court order vacating, setting aside, sealing, expunging or otherwise removing the arrest or conviction, or

NOTE: If you have been arrested or convicted of a crime, you may send any countervailing evidence or evidence in your favor concerning the circumstances of your arrest and/or conviction that you would like USCIS to consider.

If you have ever failed to file an income tax return since you became a Permanent Resident, send:
All correspondence with the IRS regarding your failure to file.

If you have any federal, state or local taxes that are overdue, send:
A signed agreement from the IRS or state or local tax office showing that you have filed a tax return and arranged to pay the taxes you owe; and
Documentation from the IRS or state or local tax office showing the current status of your repayment program.
NOTE: You may obtain copies of tax documents and tax information by contacting your local IRS offices, using the Blue Pages of your telephone directory, or through its website at www.iris.gov.

If you are applying for a disability exception to the testing requirement, send:
An original Form N-648, "Medical Certification for Disability Exceptions," completed less than six months ago by a licensed medical or osteopathic doctor or licensed clinical psychologist.

If you did not register with the Selective Service and you (1) are male, (2) are 26 years old or older, and (3) lived in the United States in a status other than as a lawful nonimmigrant between the ages of 18 and 26, send:
A "Status Information Letter" from the Selective Service (Call 1-847-688-6888) for more information


wworld808FemalePhilippines2009-03-09 20:20:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionNaturalization
Did they give you a list of documents to bring before your interview appointment?
wworld808FemalePhilippines2009-03-27 16:29:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionOptions prior to getting citizenship... but maybe leaving US
it's better to wait and file your US citizenship when it's time, then you can go back to UK and look for a job but i think you need something paper in order for you to stay your US citizenship. I don't know what kind of documents you need but my former boss is a US citizen and she still living permanently in the Philippines for over 15 years now with her family and able to work there but every year she come and visit her mom in Florida.
wworld808FemalePhilippines2009-04-09 15:46:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionNBC
My N-400 Application was transferred from Arizona Lockbox Facility to NBC (National Benefit Center, MO) so far i'm on the timeline. Hopefully your wife get her Biometric Appt. soon
wworld808FemalePhilippines2009-04-20 02:27:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionAOS approved when can my wife apply for a passport
Regardless how long you have been married, USCIS doesn't take consideration on that only. She can only apply naturalization 90 days before the 3 years date of her GC if married to U.S citizen or 90 days before the 5 years of GC. Read Guide to Naturalization
http://www.uscis.gov...ticle/M-476.pdf

wworld808FemalePhilippines2009-04-20 02:21:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionDoes spouse needs to be with me at interview?
The interview letter doesn't indicated that your spouse should be there BUT it depends on your IO if he/she wanted to see her or not. Maybe you can ask your wife too if she wanted to be with you or not on your interview. In my case my husbnad is going with me on my interview date since he wanted to give me moral support and also he needs to babysit to our two kids.
wworld808FemalePhilippines2009-05-03 18:48:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionI am now an American citizen!
Finally the journey is over... Congratulations
wworld808FemalePhilippines2009-05-02 02:08:00
US Citizenship General Discussionyellow letter - bring your driver license/identification card
QUOTE (jsnearline @ May 9 2009, 12:17 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Does everyone get the "yellow letter" or does it depend on the individual?


I don't think so.... I didn't get yellow letter just an interview letter stating the date and time, what are the documents needed to bring, etc.. I think they send it randomly. Sometimes USCIS have different rule in every service center.

Edited by wworld808, 09 May 2009 - 09:12 PM.

wworld808FemalePhilippines2009-05-09 21:12:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionSuccessful 15 min N-400 interview
Good Joj and Congratulations!!!!
wworld808FemalePhilippines2009-05-16 00:11:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionFairfax Office - Question about original citizenship
When I had my interviewed last Wednesday May 13, the IO didn't asked me if i would want to retain my original citizenship
wworld808FemalePhilippines2009-05-15 16:41:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionQuestion about applying for K3 while in the US.
I think you are in the wrong section, this discussion is for people who wants to become a US Citizen. Try go to K-3 Discussion section. Goodluck
wworld808FemalePhilippines2009-05-20 23:50:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionInterview Letter questions
When I had my interviewed I bring all the original documents that I included in my application plus the 2008 Tax transcript since when i filed my application back in February our 2008 tax wasn't done yet. Then during my interview none of them were asked, except for my green card. I read some post here that some IO asked for the recent tax document defending how the mood of your IO will be, I think it's best to bring what you think the necessary documents your IO might ask. It's better to be safe that sorry.
wworld808FemalePhilippines2009-05-27 17:10:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionConfused.... Oath Ceremony Letter
Hi,

I got my Oath Ceremony Schedule and in the paper it says that to bring this letter, with all the questions on page 2 answered. Then when i turned the page 2, it says that " You must answer these questions the day you are to appear for your citizenship oath ceremony." I am confused wheather to answer these questions at home before going to the ceremony or during the ceremony. Need some advise please..... Thanks
wworld808FemalePhilippines2009-05-28 15:00:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionCAN I REQUEST FOR A NAME CHANGE DURING INTERVIEW?
When i had my interview the IO asked me if I wanted to change my name eventhough I already wrote NO to my application. So I don't think it would be a problem. Just ask the IO if in case she/he forget to ask you
wworld808FemalePhilippines2009-06-09 02:42:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionOath letter
I brought my original documents that I had with my application but only left it in he car, just in case they asked. But in my case they only took the oath notice letter (with answered questionnaire at the back) and my green card. But if you have reentry permit you must bring too.
wworld808FemalePhilippines2009-06-12 03:29:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionN400 taking a year long ?
When I had my interviewed the IO told me that I passed and gave me a piece of paper stating "Congratulation you passed the English and Civic test. Your application is being forwarded for approval... I forget the exact word but something like that. Your brother should make an infopass to check what is the status of his application.
wworld808FemalePhilippines2009-06-14 18:01:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionHow long it takes to get a passport through expedite service?
Stella08 is correct if you don't think you are traveling too soon then better to apply for a regular service to save $$$. I got mine 10 days after i applied and just got today my naturalization certificate.
wworld808FemalePhilippines2009-06-23 17:16:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionCivics Test
In my case during my interviewed i only gave one answered in every question, I only answered the first one based in the reviewer then the IO wrote down my answered on the corrected column. Here are the questions that IO asked me.

1. There are four amendments to the Constitution about who can vote. Describe one of them? citizen 18 and older can vote
2. During the Cold War, what was the main concern of the United States? communism
3. What is one reason colonists came to America? freedom
4. What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment? speech
5. Who is in charge of the executive branch? The president
6. If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President? The vice president

Just gve one answer and if the IO wasn't satisfied then give all.
wworld808FemalePhilippines2009-06-25 02:26:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionNew citizen re-entry into the US
Yes the green card will be returned on the oath ceremony and after the ceremony you can apply for the passport. I received my passport 10 days after I applied and after I received my passport I got my naturalization certificate back
wworld808FemalePhilippines2009-07-05 20:36:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionN-400 February 2009 Filers
I received my passport yesterday, kind of fast... horrayyyy!!!! but my naturalization certificate wasn't included in the mail. Do they mail it separately? I was hoping it didn't get lost. Huh!!! or else it's another $$$$ to get a replacement.

and Congratulations MikeWilson, only few days left and you will be a US citizen. smile.gif

Edited by wworld808, 21 June 2009 - 03:12 PM.

wworld808FemalePhilippines2009-06-21 15:12:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionN-400 February 2009 Filers
QUOTE (BigRay @ Jun 16 2009, 07:47 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hey Guys!!!!!!!!!! I went to local field office today to find out my oath day, is on July 17th. Wahoo! But I have a question, do I need to notice or go to SSA to update my SS card information and tell them I'm a citizen by that time?


Hi BigRay,

It is best to update your information in SSA that way their system will be updated too, it is not necessarily to do it the day after your oath ceremony but if you have enough time you can do it too so you wont forget it. I, too went to SSA after my ceremony and showed my naturalization certificate but according to them it will take 4-6 weeks before i will receive my new card since they need to verify my status.


and to Faylen, Congratulations kicking.gif
wworld808FemalePhilippines2009-06-16 16:19:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionN-400 February 2009 Filers
Had my oath yesterday, 88 people were sworn in from different countries. The ceremony was scheduled at 9AM but they started at 10AM. We got there 8:20 and there's a lot of people in the line already. They started to let the applicant in by 8:45AM. At the line one immigration officer was checking the oath notice letter, the one you have to answer after your interview, good thing I asked here if i can fill that up already before going to the ceremony and mostly i got a response that better to fill it up before your ceremony to save your time. By 9:30AM they let the guest in, another immigration officer reminded us how to sign the certificate and advised to check it if all the information is correct before leaving the place. Aso she told us it's better to sign it at home since you will be relax and to avoid mistake. By 10AM the federal judge arrived and started the ceremony. After the oath of allegiance he congratulated us and told we were officially a US citizen. We had 3 guest speakers and after that, the ceremony ended. The ceremony took only 20 mins. After the ceremony we went to SS to update my record but according to them it will take 4-6 weeks before my new card arrive since they have to verify my citizenship since it's only new. Then we went to apply for passport. Finally I'm done. Thank you VJer's for all your help.

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USCIS Lockbox Texas

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fahadkhan00......02/10/09...03/05/09...03/14/09...04/13/09...05/27/09...05/27/09...Atlanta, GA
Perdesi..........02/11/09...02/19/09...03/17/09...04/09/09...05/15/09...05/15/09...Fairfax, VA
marcnycity.......02/12/09...02/19/09...03/12/09...05/06/09...06/02/09...06/12/09...New York, NY
kumar_n400.......02/12/09...02/19/09...03/27/09...04/07/09...05/12/09...--/--/--...Houston,TX
Ahuacatl.........02/14/09...03/02/09...03/24/09...03/24/09...05/11/09...06/11/09...Boston, MA
honey19_sweet....02/17/09...03/02/09...03/20/09...04/03/09...05/12/09...06/01/09...Cranston, RI
araz87...........02/17/09...--/--/--...--/--/--...--/--/--...--/--/--...--/--/--...Houston,TX
riosling.........02/17/09...02/25/09...03/20/09...04/14/09...05/27/09...05/29/09...Mt.Laurel, NJ
BigRay...........02/18/09...02/25/09...03/20/09...04/06/09...05/21/09...--/--/--...Tampa, FL
upstategal.......02/23/09...03/04/09...--/--/--...--/--/--...--/--/--...--/--/--...Albany, NY
MaryandMian......02/24/09...03/11/09...04/01/09...04/30/09...06/18/09...--/--/--...Atlanta, GA
RositaL..........02/24/09...03/04/09...04/07/09...04/17/09...06/24/09...--/--/--...Newark, NJ
kleobg...........02/26/09...03/12/09...--/--/--...04/24/09...06/03/09...06/23/09...Boston, MA
mwilson122.......02/24/09...03/03/09...03/17/09...04/16/09...06/17/09...--/--/--...West Palm Beach, FL


wworld808FemalePhilippines2009-06-12 03:22:00
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QUOTE (marcnycity @ Jun 3 2009, 08:42 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Finally yesterday I had my interview here in New York City (Federal Plaza). They didn't let me any time earlier before my scheduled time, so I had to wait a little bit outside of the building. When it was time to get in, I found a lot of crowd in the waiting room. they also gave me a warning that interviews could run late up to 2/3 hours. i deposited my interview letter and waited my name to be called. I was kind of concerned viewing many candidates going to their interview with their lawyers! Anyway, I was called after 2 hours by an extremely nice smiling interviewer who had some kind of thick accent though (I have problems with foreign accents in general) and spoke extremely fast. But I managed this fine. So, I took an oath to say the truth and then the interviewer went through most of the questions in the N-400. Everything was alright, except that the interviewer noticed several trips and asked why I have been traveling so much. The reason I have been traveling so much is that I go to see my family very often. No trip was over few weeks (I have a job here in NY!), so it was not an issue at all (only trips over 6 months are not allowed), but too many trips my raise concern about the actual residence in the US. BTW my interviewer checked all the stamps in my passport, and figured out that all the information i gave in the Form were extremely accurate. Another topic of discussion was why i had applied 90 days before the continuous residence requirement was met (i said that this is allowed based on the naturalization guidelines and that i wanted to apply as soon as I was allowed to do so). Then i took my civil test. I was asked who is the speaker of the house, who lived in the US before the Europeans came, how long is the president in charge, what's the name of the first 10 amendments, and another one i don't remember. then i had to read, and write "the people elect the congress". In the end my interviewer proposed me for approval!! smile.gif) yeeeeeh !!! then I waited for the final approval for another 2 hours in the waiting room. In the end I was called by another guy who gave me my oath letter confirming that I had final approval. Overall it was a nice and pleasant experience, but as you can all imagine, there are many applicants here in NY and the wait was very long (about 5 hours overall). Now, I don't want to scary anyone, but my impression was that many people failed their interview! In fact, there were way many more people in the main waiting room waiting for their interview then the people waiting for final approval and oath letter in the back of the room (2 different seatings). A guy told me that his interviewer had failed everybody before him. I think it all depends on the information in each application (each case is different), and how somebody passes the civil test, which is easy buy you have to study few days to pass it. That's it. I hope this info is useful. My oath will occur next week! smile.gif) Thanks for all the info you guys exchanged in the last few months and good luck to all of you that will be interviewed in the next few days!

Congratulations Marcnycity, Great Job kicking.gif
wworld808FemalePhilippines2009-06-03 15:32:00
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QUOTE (honey19_sweety28 @ Jun 1 2009, 06:53 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
i just finished my oath today we had a nice ceremony 330 sworn in...took us 2 hours.



Congratulations, atleast your journey end..... kicking.gif
wworld808FemalePhilippines2009-06-01 15:03:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionN-400 February 2009 Filers
Congratulations riosling!!! That was fast, atleast you only have to wait 2 days for your oath ceremony.
wworld808FemalePhilippines2009-05-27 17:02:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionN-400 February 2009 Filers
Finally I got my Oath Schedule today kicking.gif

USCIS Lockbox Arizona

UserName.........Sent.......NOA1.....Biometrics.Int ltr rec..Interview...Oath......Office
Rabie007.........02/03/09...02/14/09...03/04/09...03/16/09...04/20/09...06/19/09...Cleveland, OH
charuhans .......02/09/09..02/17/09....03/13/09...03/27/09..05/13/09...05/13/09...Portland, Oregon
rachel...........02/11/09...--/--/--...--/--/--...--/--/--...--/--/--...--/--/--...Chicago, IL
Boss78...........02/16/09...02/28/09...03/23/09...04/20/09...06/15/09...--/--/--...Omaha, NE
wworld808........02/17/09...03/03/09...03/19/09...04/06/09...05/13/09...06/10/09...Honolulu, HI
waiting4visas....02/21/09...03/05/09...03/21/09...04/23/09...06/09/09...--/--/--...Denver, CO
faylen...........02/23/09...03/02/09...03/25/09...05/04/09...06/16/09...--/--/--...????
Smoothsailing....02/25/09...03/05/09...03/17/09...04/23/09...05/15/09...06/04/09...Boise, Idaho

USCIS Lockbox Texas

UserName.........Sent.......NOA1.....Biometrics.Int ltr rec..Interview...Oath......Office
legalalien30.....01/31/09...02/03/09...03/04/09...03/13/09...05/05/09...05/28/09...Boston, MA
peruvianfamily...02/02/09...02/09/09...02/25/09...--/--/--...--/--/--...--/--/--...St. Albans, VT
Deirdre76........02/03/09...02/17/09...03/10/09...04/18/09...05/28/09...--/--/--...Oklahoma City, OK
Eons.............02/04/09...02/10/09...03/05/09...04/08/09...05/07/09...--/--/--...Dallas, TX
Negrecita2007....02/05/09...02/10/09...03/05/09...03/24/09...05/06/09...05/28/09...Boston, MA
Alien57..........02/10/09...02/23/09...03/12/09...03/24/09...05/11/09...06/03/09...Boston, MA
fahadkhan00......02/10/09...03/05/09...03/14/09...04/13/09...05/27/09...05/27/09...Atlanta, GA
Perdesi..........02/11/09...02/19/09...03/17/09...04/09/09...05/15/09...05/15/09...Fairfax, VA
marcnycity.......02/12/09...02/19/09...03/12/09...05/06/09...06/02/09...--/--/--...New York, NY
kumar_n400.......02/12/09...02/19/09...03/27/09...04/07/09...05/12/09...--/--/--...Houston,TX
Ahuacatl.........02/14/09...03/02/09...03/24/09...03/24/09...05/11/09...06/11/09...Boston, MA
honey19_sweety28.02/17/09...03/02/09...03/20/09...04/03/09...05/12/09...06/01/09...Cranston, RI
araz87...........02/17/09...--/--/--...--/--/--...--/--/--...--/--/--...--/--/--...Houston,TX
riosling.........02/17/09...02/25/09...03/20/09...04/14/09...05/27/09...--/--/--...Mt.Laurel, NJ
BigRay...........02/18/09...02/25/09...03/20/09...04/06/09...05/21/09...--/--/--...Tampa, FL
upstategal.......02/23/09...03/04/09...--/--/--...--/--/--...--/--/--...--/--/--...Albany, NY
MaryandMian......02/24/09...03/11/09...04/01/09...04/30/09...06/18/09...--/--/--...Atlanta, GA
RositaL..........02/24/09...03/04/09...04/07/09...04/17/09...06/24/09...--/--/--...Newark, NJ
kleobg...........02/26/09...03/12/09...--/--/--...04/24/09...06/03/09...--/--/--...Boston, MA
mwilson122.......02/24/09...03/03/09...03/17/09...04/16/09...06/17/09...--/--/--...West Palm Beach, FL[/quote]
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Edited by wworld808, 26 May 2009 - 05:51 PM.

wworld808FemalePhilippines2009-05-26 17:50:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionN-400 February 2009 Filers
Goodluck BigRay, you can do it. kicking.gif
wworld808FemalePhilippines2009-05-20 23:39:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionN-400 February 2009 Filers
Perdesi,

how come your name is also up in March 2009 filers? just wondering

Edited by wworld808, 20 May 2009 - 04:23 PM.

wworld808FemalePhilippines2009-05-20 16:22:00