ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
US Citizenship General DiscussionBaltimore same day oath
i had same day oath in baltimore back in may.
JemmiFemaleGermany2011-10-18 11:24:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionIs it ok to bring infants/toddlers to the biometrics app?
Hi Anna,
Bringing your kids is no problem. when i went for my biometrics there were lots of people with kids. by the way you only need one hand at a time, so you still have the other hand to hold.also it doesn't take forever, you be in and out in no time.
Alles Gute und viel Glueck
Jemmi
JemmiFemaleGermany2011-10-26 14:19:00
US Citizenship General Discussionunusual attitude
nick i had one of those too. no handshake, no hello , no eye contact. she was as evil as they come. but you have to stay nice. i too, had to provide proof of marriage and i filed 5 years residency and i am married 29 years.when i was done i was out of that room so fast and out the door, i didnt even wait on my husband and kids. i just wanted to get out of that building as fast as i could. i know i scared anybody that was sitting in the waiting room.i wish you all the best for the next time and that you get a different IO.
JemmiFemaleGermany2011-11-02 12:25:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionDid you attempt an EB at Alexandria, VA center??
i did a early fingerprint in alexandria and it was super easy. they didnt ask any questions. i think it did speed everthing up, because i had my interview letter before the official fingerprint appointment date.
JemmiFemaleGermany2011-11-10 14:11:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionI'm a US citizen now
Nick, you can add Baltimore to your list too. Baltimore has same day oath too.
JemmiFemaleGermany2011-11-17 14:34:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionShould 5-year applicant/non married need to bring tax transcripts?
i applied based on 5 years and my I.O. wanted to see the tax transcripts.
JemmiFemaleGermany2012-02-02 03:37:00
US Citizenship General Discussioncitizenship interview tomorrow, big mess
why dont you take the original birth certificate and they can make a copy there? thats what they did with all my originals. good luck
JemmiFemaleGermany2012-02-07 03:34:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionPassport Filers
they did it to my CoN aminesbaby, they said they had to.
JemmiFemaleGermany2011-11-18 23:08:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionPassport Filers
got my passport book in the mail today. still waiting on the card and the certificat.

Filer:.....Date applied:.....City,State:..........Expedited?:.....Date received:
Sand..........01/31/2011........San Diego,CA.........No..............02/25/2011....
F@rsc@p3......02/18/2011........Charleston, SC.......No..............03/10/2011....
ED*Riza.......04/04/2011........Clarkesville,GA......No..............05/07/2011....
JeanneV.......04/04/2011........Tucson,AZ............Yes.............04/12/2011....
Champi........04/07/2011........Gastonia,NC..........No..............05/06/2011....
JaTam.........04/09/2011........Miami Gdns, FL.......No..............05/06/2011....
LastSurvivor..04/15/2011........Atlanta, GA..........No..............05/13/2011....
DeeBee........04/28/2011........Seattle,WA...........Yes.............05/11/2011....
Darklady109...05/17/2011........Albany, NY...........No..............??/??/2011....
Ricardo4eva2..05/21/2011........Nashville, TN........No..............06/15/2011....
LKDougherty...06/02/2011........St. Louis, MO........Yes.............06/15/2011....
Arlington.....06/04/2011........Arlington, VA........Yes.............06/16/2011....
Jemmi.........05/31/2011........Waldorf, MD..........No..............06/25/2011....
JemmiFemaleGermany2011-06-25 12:52:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionN400 Form, Part 7


correct, because the questions are since you have been a LPR. How long have you been a LPR?


Almost 3 years, since 8/2007
DaFlavaFemaleJamaica2010-05-08 16:44:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionN400 Form, Part 7
Hello Fellow VJ members, I am preparing my N400 and want to be sure that I am answering these questions in Part 7 correctly:
  • How many total days did you spend outside of the United States in the past five years?
  • How many trips of 24 hours or more have you taken outside of the United States during the past five years?
These questions ask about the past 5 years but since I am applying based on my 3 year marriage, I think I should answer these for the past 3 years only. Based on your knowledge, am I correct?

DaFlavaFemaleJamaica2010-05-08 16:13:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionInterview tips

I'm having my interview next Monday. I would greatly appreciate if anyone have tips or advises.


Jasminelily I hope everything went well for you today. I didmy interview in the morning, passed and had the oath ceremony in the afternoon. All my worry and everything went by like a breeze!

Now the new chapter begins ….


DaFlavaFemaleJamaica2010-08-23 20:17:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionInterview tips
Regarding my husband's birth certificate, do I need to get the large copy or is the wallet size version okay for this purpose?


DaFlavaFemaleJamaica2010-08-19 21:33:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionInterview tips

I'm a little nervous as well, not that I'm not well prepared but I'm just afraid that something is going to go wrong and out of my imagination.

I'm bringing all the originals as well, just anything I can think of and as much as I can carry.

My hubby has to work so he won't be there. We just can't afford for the both of us to take a day off under this economy. Hopefully with all the evidence I bring, they won't still be thinking that our marriage is fraud.

Best of luck to the both of us!! Praying that we will both have a nice IO!



I can answer all the questions in my sleep, I have all my documents and I havent had a problem any step of the way but I am still nervous. My overly active imagination is having me thinking all manner o fevil that can go wrong :bonk:

Luckily, my husband will be able to come with me so that will help.

I will pray for you too and that our nerves will not get the better of us :thumbs:
DaFlavaFemaleJamaica2010-08-19 21:21:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionInterview tips
I have my interview on Monday too Jasminelily and I am so nervous!

I have a copy of anything I submitted and I did not get a yellow letter so I assume they have all the need. I plan to take everything with me just to be sure (originals where possible).

I am jsut getting anxious and want to get it over with ...

Good luck to you and if anyone else has any more tips for us; please share!
DaFlavaFemaleJamaica2010-08-19 19:46:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionN-400: May 2010 Applicants

Hubby just got his passport so awesome! we paid for expedited service. We're waiting on mine and we're are going back to England for a quick visit.




lawrencetoland did your hubby already get his citizenship certificate back in the mail?
I got my passport card about the same time you posted and I got the actual passport a few days later but it is now several week later and I have not gotten my certificate back in the mail yet and I am getting worried! I do not know if I should call or where to call or if this delay is normal ...

DaFlavaFemaleJamaica2010-10-10 16:53:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionN-400: May 2010 Applicants
I just realized that I had not updated the table. I hope I did not mess up the format and if it is messed up someone please fix it for me.


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N-400 May 2010 Applicants
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USCIS Arizona Lockbox
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UserName..........Sent......ChkCashd....NOA.....Fprints...Int Ltr...Intview...Oath.......Office
meizwatin........05/06/10...05/18/10..05/18/10..06/02/10..06/25/10..08/16/10..--/--/--...Santa Ana, CA
ace13............05/11/10...05/25/10..05/28/10..06/22/10..07/24/10..08/26/10..--/--/--...Indianapolis, IN
shimmy...........05/18/10...06/02/10..06/01/10..07/02/10..08/18/10..09/27/10..--/--/--...Detroit, MI
*cinch*..........05/22/10...06/03/10..06/07/10..07/23/10..07/16/10..08/18/10..09/21/10...San Francisco, CA
csoul............05/24/10...06/04/10..06/10/10..07/08/10..08/09/10..09/13/10..--/--/--...Denver, CO

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USCIS Texas Lockbox
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UserName..........Sent......ChkCashd....NOA.....Fprints...Int Ltr...Intview...Oath.......Office
lucas_34.........05/03/10...05/14/10..05/15/10..06/23/10..07/10/10..08/05/10..08/25/10...Houston, TX
scooby06.........05/04/10...05/14/10..05/18/10..06/14/10..07/13/10..08/11/10..--/--/--...Memphis, TN
lawrencetoland...05/04/10...CashrChk..05/13/10..07/01/10..07/16/10..08/25/10..08/27/10...Orlando, FL
sparklecat.......05/06/10...05/18/10..05/19/10..06/28/10..07/24/10..08/25/10..09/23/10...Tampa, FL
bazboy63.........05/11/10...05/21/10..05/24/10..06/17/10..06/22/10..07/28/10..08/12/10...Lawrence, MA
venusfire503.....05/14/10...05/27/10..05/29/10..07/07/10..--/--/--..--/--/--..--/--/--...Philadelphia, PA
Ken&Barbie.......05/14/10...05/24/10..05/26/10..07/01/10..08/09/10..09/08/10..--/--/--...Atlanta, GA
karakmitchell....05/17/10...05/20/10..05/25/10..06/16/10..--/--/--..--/--/--..--/--/--...Harlingen, TX
DaFlava..........05/17/10...05/28/10..05/21/10..07/09/10..07/19/10..08/23/10 .. 08/23/10..Baltimore, MD
malvika..........05/17/10...--/--/--..06/08/10..06/24/10..--/--/--..--/--/--..--/--/--...NY, NY
gwickes..........05/20/10...05/27/10..05/27/10..06/25/10..07/17/10..08/23/10..08/23/10...Dallas, TX
May_N400.........05/28/10...06/03/10..06/03/10..07/21/10..07/29/10..09/02/10..09/17/10...Buffalo, NY
jasminelily......05/29/10...06/09/10..06/11/10..08/02/10..07/27/10..08/23/10..09/22/10...Houston, TX (walk in FP)
SweetApple08.....05/29/10...06/07/10..06/11/10..07/07/10..--/--/--..--/--/--..--/--/--...NYC, NY
AsH83............05/30/10...06/07/10..06/11/10..08/05/10..09/01/10..10/04/10..--/--/--...Miami, FL

Edited by DaFlava, 06 September 2010 - 09:50 AM.

DaFlavaFemaleJamaica2010-09-06 09:48:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionN-400: May 2010 Applicants

Thanks lawrencetoland! Let that be the last of me ever dealing with USCIS! Yay for that!


Yeah Jasminelily!!! Posted Image
Let us put the bad memories behind us; embrace the good memoriesand move on!

I have updated my status with SSA and submitted my application for mypassport. I am trying not to bite all my nails off before I get mynaturalization certificate back but I am waiting anxiously!
DaFlavaFemaleJamaica2010-09-06 09:41:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionN-400: May 2010 Applicants

I passed as well. IO was rude so it wasn't a pleasant experience. I'm too upset right now and don't even want to talk about what happened. Just know that I was approved, the next oath date is Sept. 22nd, and if nothing goes worse, oath letter will come in the mail. Hopefully that would be the end of dealing with USCIS and I guarantee that they will never get another dime out of me.


I am so sorry to hear Jasminelily; I thought about you during the process and hoped things were going well for you.
When you are up to it, please share your experience but only if you would like to.


Try to put the negative part of it behind you and keep in mind the most important thing now which is that you passed and it is on to your oath ceremony.
DaFlavaFemaleJamaica2010-08-24 10:29:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionN-400: May 2010 Applicants
Hey fellow May 2010Applicants,

Ihad my interview scheduled for 9:40. Got there at 9:10, was called in at about9:20 and was finished by 9:40. My interviewer was a very pleasant lady. I triedvery hard to remember how everything went since I know sharing experiences herehas helped me a lot. They asked a few preliminary questions: Name, Address,Number, then went into the tests:

Read:Who elects Congress?

Write:The people elect congress

Civics:(in no order and sorry, I can only remember 5 of the 6 asked)

1. Who wrote the declaration of independence?

2.Who is the commander in chief?

3.What it he party of the president?

4.What are the 2 political parties in the US?

5.Name 3 of the original colonies



Sheinformed me that I passed my test then reviewed my application. She mumbledthat I had sent everything then asked me my name and husband’s name then a fewof the questions about being arrested, nothing major. She then told me that shewould recommend me for approval and asked if I could come back at 2:45 for theoath ceremony.

Myparents come to visit in September and I wanted them to witness my oathceremony but when I asked she said she can guarantee today at 2:45 but could notguarantee any other date so today it was! We (me, my husband, he parents,grandmother and sister) took as many pictures/recordings as we could. Hopefullymy parents will get the full idea of what happened.

Soit is now official, I am a US Citizen Posted Image

Now I move on to update social security andobtain a passport.

Thanks for all your helpand support through the process and I will keep checking the site for everyone’supdate.


DaFlavaFemaleJamaica2010-08-23 20:30:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionN-400: May 2010 Applicants

I got the yellow letter saying that as well. It's pretty normal. Just bring those documents.


I have wondered about these yellow letters, I have seen other people reference them. Does everyone get a yellow letter? If you do not get a yellow letter, what are you required to take to the interview? (My plan is to take a copy of everything I sent in with the application package) ....
DaFlavaFemaleJamaica2010-07-28 21:07:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionN-400: May 2010 Applicants

Awesome DaFlava! My parents anniversary is on that day.


My parents anniversary is the day after on 8/24!
DaFlavaFemaleJamaica2010-07-21 05:29:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionN-400: May 2010 Applicants
I got my interview letter today, my interview date is August 23rd; progress Posted Image


I was actually listening to the cd in the car on the drive home then came up and saw the letter; I have a month so I should be ready by then Posted Image
DaFlavaFemaleJamaica2010-07-19 20:36:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionN-400: May 2010 Applicants
What a blessing!

Hubby did his Biometrics on the 1st and nothing changed until today. No touches or anything and now it says it has been transferred to the office for an interview. So we will wait until we get our letter.


I got an email this morning at 5:32am saying:

Application Type: N400 , APPLICATION FOR NATURALIZATION
Current Status: This case has been sent for a standard interview.

I am just happy to know there is some progress!
DaFlavaFemaleJamaica2010-07-15 05:35:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionN-400: May 2010 Applicants

feels like a long time we have been waiting for the interview letter...but it it has been 2 full weeks...still waiting patiently here in indy


Call me paranoid but I was wondering:
Shouldnt I have least been touched yesterday since I did my biometrics on Friday afternoon?

I just want to be sure everything is in order. I know you have been wiating 2 weeks; plus from what I have seen of the Baltimore timeframes, I dont expect to have my interview this month, maybe earlier August will be my date. I was just thinking that my information would be updated online since the biomestrics was completed ...




DaFlavaFemaleJamaica2010-07-13 13:14:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionN-400: May 2010 Applicants
Also, what is my case status going to change to now; will they change it now that I have done the biometrics or will it say RFE until a date is set for my interview?

Edited by DaFlava, 09 July 2010 - 05:38 PM.

DaFlavaFemaleJamaica2010-07-09 17:37:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionN-400: May 2010 Applicants
I had my biometrics appointment today. In and out in about 10 minutes; no problems.
I would update the table but I am afraid to mess it up so someone help me out please .... thanks in advance!

DaFlavaFemaleJamaica2010-07-09 17:32:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionN-400: May 2010 Applicants

Ohh Yeah! You should receive your Biometrics notice in any moment! For sure before Saturday! Let us know when!


You are right, got it today. Biometrics scheduled for July 9th ... progress Posted Image

Nice seeing you again venusfire503
DaFlavaFemaleJamaica2010-06-17 18:17:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionN-400: May 2010 Applicants

Yes, for N-400 you can see the status online just with the NOA but you need to wait like a week or so from the time you receive your letter.

Today the status changed to RFE!!!

"On June 16, 2010, we mailed a notice requesting additional evidence or information in this case N400 APPLICATION FOR NATURALIZATION"

So I am sure that the Biometric notice is coming! :dance:



I just checked and my status says RFE:
"On June 11, 2010, we mailed a notice requesting additional evidence or information in this case N400 APPLICATION FOR NATURALIZATION"
So I should get the letter in the mail soon and know what date to plan for :dance:
DaFlavaFemaleJamaica2010-06-17 15:12:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionN-400: May 2010 Applicants

Yes, for N-400 you can see the status online just with the NOA but you need to wait like a week or so from the time you receive your letter.

Today the status changed to RFE!!!

"On June 16, 2010, we mailed a notice requesting additional evidence or information in this case N400 APPLICATION FOR NATURALIZATION"

So I am sure that the Biometric notice is coming! :dance:



Thanks for the info!
I will check when I get home from work since I got the NOA more than a week ago. Good for you, that your biometrics date has been set ... this wait can be so hard!
DaFlavaFemaleJamaica2010-06-17 12:51:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionN-400: May 2010 Applicants
I am getting anxious about the biometrics letter. I really do not like his "sit and wait" process. I am happy that I can come online and see status updates from your all … thanks for sharing your experiences.


Today my case is finally available online! Waiting for news on the Biometrics letter...

I thought I had to wait for the biometrics letter before I could check the case status online; I can check with just the NOA?

Edited by DaFlava, 17 June 2010 - 09:43 AM.

DaFlavaFemaleJamaica2010-06-17 09:42:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionN-400: May 2010 Applicants

Please ... read the instructions before edit the table. Posted Image table fixed.


CSoul you have made me paranoid that I will mess up the table; please update the table for me.
It seems I made an error, my application was actually mailed in on 5/17
Check cashed 5/28
NOA received in the mail dated 5/21/2010

DaFlavaFemaleJamaica2010-06-03 20:44:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionN-400: May 2010 Applicants
Okay, so I was able to successfully update the list Posted Image
The wait continues!
DaFlavaFemaleJamaica2010-05-28 18:11:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionN-400: May 2010 Applicants
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USCIS Arizona Lockbox
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UserName........Sent.....ChkCashd....NOA....Fprints...Int Ltr...Intview...Oath......Office
ace13.........05/11/10..05/25/10..05/28/10..--/--/--..--/--/--..--/--/--..--/--/--..Indianapolis, IN
shimmy........05/18/10..--/--/--..--/--/--..--/--/--..--/--/--..--/--/--..--/--/--..Detroit, MI
*cinch*.......05/22/10..--/--/--..--/--/--..--/--/--..--/--/--..--/--/--..--/--/--..San Francisco, CA
csoul.........05/24/10..--/--/--..--/--/--..--/--/--..--/--/--..--/--/--..--/--/--..Denver, CO

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USCIS Texas Lockbox
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UserName..........Sent.......ChkCashd....NOA.....Fprints...Int Ltr....Intview...Oath......Office
scooby06.........05/04/10...05/14/10..05/18/10..--/--/--..--/--/--..--/--/--..--/--/--...Memphis, TN
lawrencetoland...05/04/10...--/--/--..05/13/10..--/--/--..--/--/--..--/--/--..--/--/--...Orlando, FL
venusfire503.....05/14/10...--/--/--..--/--/--..--/--/--..--/--/--..--/--/--..--/--/--...Philadelphia, PA
bazboy63.........05/11/10...05/21/10..05/24/05..--/--/--..--/--/--..--/--/--..--/--/--...Boston, MA
DaFlava..........05/21/10...05/28/10..--/--/--..--/--/--..--/--/--..--/--/--..--/--/--...Baltimore, MD
DaFlavaFemaleJamaica2010-05-28 18:04:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionN-400: May 2010 Applicants
I guess it is official; I am a May filer!

Package sent Monday 5-17 to Lewisville TX. I just received the email stating that the package has been delivered.

I have never been able to successfully update this table in the past so someone please add me to the TX list:



UserName........Sent.....ChkCashd....NOA....Fprints...Int Ltr...Intview...Oath......Office

DaFlava.........5-21



I have not received a text from them nor the NOA, the waiting game begins ...


DaFlavaFemaleJamaica2010-05-23 14:24:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionHelp, N-400 package delievered to the wrong zipcode
Just check my account, they cash my check. :)
runtodeepFemaleSierra Leone2012-02-10 23:07:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionHelp, N-400 package delievered to the wrong zipcode

My BF sent our K1 I-129F package to TX 75266 and it was also delivered TX 75222 the exact same day/time.

Priority Mail®
Delivered
February 06, 2012, 11:50 am
DALLAS, TX 75222
Expected Delivery By:
February 6, 2012
Delivery Confirmation™
Notice Left (No Authorized Recipient Available)
February 06, 2012, 9:34 am
DALLAS, TX 75260

He got a text confirming NOA1 a few hours ago, so nothing wrong with the change of ZIP :)


I feel good now. Now I can take a deep breath and rest.
runtodeepFemaleSierra Leone2012-02-10 23:04:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionHelp, N-400 package delievered to the wrong zipcode

Nope, as far as I know it's too late. It should have been posted with the application. But based on the above posts I think you should have peace of mind since apparently both zip codes map to the same post office box. So no problem.


oh okay, I will just have to wait and see. :innocent:
runtodeepFemaleSierra Leone2012-02-09 12:33:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionHelp, N-400 package delievered to the wrong zipcode

G-1145 is a form that you need to fill up and send it along with your application if you wish to receive an email or a text notification confirming that they receive your application:)


Since I already send my application. Can I mail the G-1145 form also?
runtodeepFemaleSierra Leone2012-02-09 12:05:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionHelp, N-400 package delievered to the wrong zipcode

if you sent a G-1145 e.mail notify you that it arrived.then you should be getting a e.mail in a few days,after that you should get the noa=1 receipt notice.if you don't then be concerned about it.


What G-1145 e.mail notification? And were can I get that?
runtodeepFemaleSierra Leone2012-02-09 11:43:00