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N-400
June 22 2011: Priority Date
June 24 2011: Notice Date/Confirmation
July 01 2011: Notice Date For Biometrics
July 29 2011: Biometrics appointment. Toke Only Ten Minutes.
Now Waiting For The Interview Notice Letter.
June 24 2011: Notice Date/Confirmation
July 01 2011: Notice Date For Biometrics
July 29 2011: Biometrics appointment. Toke Only Ten Minutes.
Now Waiting For The Interview Notice Letter.
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Inspiration and moral support
I was born in the US, I am very involved in politics in my country and I have a definate opinion on several trivial politital topics. However, I've been researching the individule experiences of immigrants and their enthusiasm for the liberties in my country they are truly inspiring! I would love to communicate with those willing to give me their personal accounts during the process of becoming citizens of the US; or the difficulties they have faced on this journey, strickly for educational purposes. I see my country in a completly different way than I suspect most of you do and, I think we could learn a lot from eachother. Moreover, I would really love to witness an official swearing in/ oath taking event! How thrilling! It's refreshing to know there are still people out there that can accomplish the American dream in any way, shape or form :) Contact SFox via the e-mail address provided if you are interested in telling me you're story..
Thank you so much,
Stacy
Thank you so much,
Stacy
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Citizenship interview with arrest record only
I was married to a USC in 2003 and got my LPR 2005. Filed for divorce in 2008 and granted in Jan. 2009.
In 2007, I was arrested for 4 counts of felony which was not my fault. Friend used my car to go to his work, then next thing I knew police called me and said I was arrested. Friend did crime to his employee and I was arrested for those crimes since the car he was driving was under my name. Went to jail for 25 hours, made bail, but no charges were filed against me.
Every time I travel outside the US, I was stopped at immigration. So much hassle and anxiety. So many tears and sleepless nights.
Fast forward today.
02/25/11 - filed citizenship
03/13/11 - fingerprinting
06/01/11 - received letter for interview
07/12/11 - interview and was recommended for citizenship! :))
The IO was pretty straight forward. Weeks before the interview, I had panic attacks, so much worry. All my worries were in vain. IO did not eat me alive. He went through the arrest, I explained that there was no case against me. Asked me if there is a document from police. I said no I only have a court document that states no record found since the arrest was never reported to DA, there was no charge against me, only an arrest. He went through my N-400, made sure I am changing my name, etc. He kept going back and forth to my documents, verifying all information. He asked me how many times I was stopped at immigration. He said that record should be taken out of their system since I was not at fault. All in all, my worries and anxiety were in vain. :)
In 2007, I was arrested for 4 counts of felony which was not my fault. Friend used my car to go to his work, then next thing I knew police called me and said I was arrested. Friend did crime to his employee and I was arrested for those crimes since the car he was driving was under my name. Went to jail for 25 hours, made bail, but no charges were filed against me.
Every time I travel outside the US, I was stopped at immigration. So much hassle and anxiety. So many tears and sleepless nights.
Fast forward today.
02/25/11 - filed citizenship
03/13/11 - fingerprinting
06/01/11 - received letter for interview
07/12/11 - interview and was recommended for citizenship! :))
The IO was pretty straight forward. Weeks before the interview, I had panic attacks, so much worry. All my worries were in vain. IO did not eat me alive. He went through the arrest, I explained that there was no case against me. Asked me if there is a document from police. I said no I only have a court document that states no record found since the arrest was never reported to DA, there was no charge against me, only an arrest. He went through my N-400, made sure I am changing my name, etc. He kept going back and forth to my documents, verifying all information. He asked me how many times I was stopped at immigration. He said that record should be taken out of their system since I was not at fault. All in all, my worries and anxiety were in vain. :)
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Oath Ceremony, Worcester, MA (Mechanics Hall)
Had my Oath Ceremony at the Mechanics Hall, Worcester, MA today. Bad, bad experience. It was hot today, 93F, and we had to stand outside for like an hour before they let us through the narrow doors of Mechanics Hall. It was worse than in the airport line, no place to sit. I am 7 months pregnant and didn't feel well, so I asked the person at the door, old moron with the name tag "Bob Kennedy", to let me go through - because certain sitting areas and guests could go through freely at that time - and he told me to wait, and added "I hope you don't have a baby today".
And that's despite the fact that it says clearly on uscis website "...(1) Establish Effective Ceremony Check-In Procedures. Each District Director and Officer in Charge should establish an efficient process to check in applicants on the day of the ceremony. Accommodations should be made during check-in for candidates for citizenship and guests with disabilities or who are pregnant...."
I must say, that heat didn't do me or my baby any good and that is probably the main thing that I will remember about my horrible Oath Ceremony at the Mechanics Hall, Worcester, MA.
And that's despite the fact that it says clearly on uscis website "...(1) Establish Effective Ceremony Check-In Procedures. Each District Director and Officer in Charge should establish an efficient process to check in applicants on the day of the ceremony. Accommodations should be made during check-in for candidates for citizenship and guests with disabilities or who are pregnant...."
I must say, that heat didn't do me or my baby any good and that is probably the main thing that I will remember about my horrible Oath Ceremony at the Mechanics Hall, Worcester, MA.
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Citizenship Interview
I had my interview yesterday at the San Francisco office. It was good that my appointment was early in the morning. I only had to wait for 10 min. The officers were very friendly and guiding to what to do next. The officer asked me only six questions verbally about the Civics. They were very easy and clear. He asked me about my first and recent marriage and why I left my country. He asked me if I paid my taxes for last three years and if I had any driving violation to pay.
Have all the records in original and in copies to back up for this interview. If something is missing in their file you can just hand them out. This makes their life easier and your process goes faster. The key is don't try to hide anything as you're under oath! They are also checking if you're an honest person in general.
Be just yourself and clear in your answers and you will do just fine! Good Luck!
Have all the records in original and in copies to back up for this interview. If something is missing in their file you can just hand them out. This makes their life easier and your process goes faster. The key is don't try to hide anything as you're under oath! They are also checking if you're an honest person in general.
Be just yourself and clear in your answers and you will do just fine! Good Luck!
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Type of visa
Dear Sir-Madam:I have been reading your info on the I-130 visa on the web.
I am a U.S.citizen in the Philippines who legally adopted an orphan Daughter 4 years ago( legally here) and she was with me 3 years during the adoption process.She is now 7 and we want to go home to the U.S..
If I have the documents is the I-130 the way to go?I was told since the Philippines was not Hague approved I must petition on the I-600---------long and drawn out plus expensive with 3 petitions.
Thank You
Gary and Logan
I am a U.S.citizen in the Philippines who legally adopted an orphan Daughter 4 years ago( legally here) and she was with me 3 years during the adoption process.She is now 7 and we want to go home to the U.S..
If I have the documents is the I-130 the way to go?I was told since the Philippines was not Hague approved I must petition on the I-600---------long and drawn out plus expensive with 3 petitions.
Thank You
Gary and Logan
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N-400
3.1.11 application sent (through the lawyer)
3.25.11 appt for FP sent
4.18.11 FP
waiting for an interview
3.25.11 appt for FP sent
4.18.11 FP
waiting for an interview
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naturalization interview
10/25/10 - N400 mailed to Dallas,TX
11/1/10 - Received by USCIS
11/2/10 - Receipt of payment mailed
11/8/10 - FP notice sent
12/2/10 - FP completed
12/27/10 - Yellow letter received
2/20/11 - Case transferred to USCIS Fairfax,VA
2/22/11 - Interview letter sent by USCIS
3/31/11 - Interview passed, same day Oath ceremony
Interview was much easier that I expected - 6 simple CIVICs questions. The IO asked for proof of the traffic tickets payments so I strongly suggest taking the court dispositions for all tickets. I also volunterily disclosed a couple of old tickets that I have 10 year back and provided the court disposition of payment.
I also took W2s, IRS transcripts, proof of current and prior employments but didn't have to use them.
Also, FYI - I heard from another applicant who interviewed at the same time, that she was asked to provide birth certificates of her daughters, who were <18 years old and they were not US citizens. Since she didn't have it, the case was continued - something to keep in mind if you have similar situation.
Good luck.
11/1/10 - Received by USCIS
11/2/10 - Receipt of payment mailed
11/8/10 - FP notice sent
12/2/10 - FP completed
12/27/10 - Yellow letter received
2/20/11 - Case transferred to USCIS Fairfax,VA
2/22/11 - Interview letter sent by USCIS
3/31/11 - Interview passed, same day Oath ceremony
Interview was much easier that I expected - 6 simple CIVICs questions. The IO asked for proof of the traffic tickets payments so I strongly suggest taking the court dispositions for all tickets. I also volunterily disclosed a couple of old tickets that I have 10 year back and provided the court disposition of payment.
I also took W2s, IRS transcripts, proof of current and prior employments but didn't have to use them.
Also, FYI - I heard from another applicant who interviewed at the same time, that she was asked to provide birth certificates of her daughters, who were <18 years old and they were not US citizens. Since she didn't have it, the case was continued - something to keep in mind if you have similar situation.
Good luck.
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El Paso, TX citizenship interview
My appointment was scheduled at 9:00 AM and I was at the waiting room 20 minutes earlier. My name was called at 8:50 AM (so be there ahead of time). The Immigration Officer was a friendly lady who sped through the whole procedure which was finished in about 9 minutes. I expected more questions and was greatly surprised to realize that it usually takes me longer time standing in line to pay for groceries at WalMart than what it took me to pass the citizenship interview. Overall, I would give high marks to my naturalization process. The only awkward moment was when I said that I wanted to drop my maternal last name for the citizenship certificate, but she insisted that I had to keep it because that was the way my name appeared on my birth certificate. All the USCIS guides on the matter say that the interview is the time when you can change your name, but I was not about to start arguing and proving the Officer wrong at a moment when she had power over my future. I would say that from the moment that I applied for a visa to come to the U.S. to my oath ceremony were fraught with anxiety and uncertainty. But none of the worst-case-scenarios that I used to play in my head came true. Now, that anxiety is over and I feel with the same rights and privileges as the descendants of the Mayflower pilgrims.
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N400 TIMELINE November 12th 2011 till March 23rd 2011
N400 application filed on Nov 9th 2010
N400 priority date set on Nov 12th 2010
I-767c letter received on Nov 16th 2010
Fingerprinting notice on Dec 3rd 2010
Biometrics rescheduled on Dec 16th 2010
Biometrics established on Jan 3rd 2011
Interview notification on Jan 6th 2011
Interview completion on Feb 10th 2011
Oath Ceremony notice on Mar 3rd 2011
Naturalization set for Mar 23rd 2011
N400 priority date set on Nov 12th 2010
I-767c letter received on Nov 16th 2010
Fingerprinting notice on Dec 3rd 2010
Biometrics rescheduled on Dec 16th 2010
Biometrics established on Jan 3rd 2011
Interview notification on Jan 6th 2011
Interview completion on Feb 10th 2011
Oath Ceremony notice on Mar 3rd 2011
Naturalization set for Mar 23rd 2011
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