Made a Mistake Sending in the N-400

[Karee 4,190]

I forgot to put the passport photos and a copy of her green card in the envelope when I sent in the N-400. Think I'll get an RFE, or will they just send the whole thing back?

[I AM NOT THAT GUY 5,715]

If they have enough to start processing your case, they will just send an RFE for the missing stuff. Otherwise, they will return the whole package. My guess is they will either send an RFE, or just process your case without the missing stuff and ask to see the missing stuff at the interview. If they send you a biometrics appointment, they really don't need the photos for anything anymore, and they will take her green card away at the oath ceremony.

[Karee 4,190]

If they have enough to start processing your case, they will just send an RFE for the missing stuff. Otherwise, they will return the whole package. My guess is they will either send an RFE, or just process your case without the missing stuff and ask to see the missing stuff at the interview. If they send you a biometrics appointment, they really don't need the photos for anything anymore, and they will take her green card away at the oath ceremony.

Thanks for the quick response. Much appreciated.

[arvinb 17]

I forgot to sign my N-400 and they returned my entire package back (even included my original opened envelope). I felt like such an idiot but it was returned in less than a week and as soon as I put it back in the mail I got my proper NOA in less than a week again.

[Karee 4,190]

I forgot to sign my N-400 and they returned my entire package back (even included my original opened envelope). I felt like such an idiot but it was returned in less than a week and as soon as I put it back in the mail I got my proper NOA in less than a week again.

Laugh. I feel the same way. We've been on this road for a year. I guess a couple extra weeks wont hurt. I almost want them to return the whole thing. As long as they don't cash my check!

[arvinb 17]

Laugh. I feel the same way. We've been on this road for a year. I guess a couple extra weeks wont hurt. I almost want them to return the whole thing. As long as they don't cash my check!

Yeah, they did not cash my check (it was also included in the returned package). You will also get a letter saying what was missing from your application (who knows you might have forgotten something else), and a note to attach to your fixed submission so you get to skip the back of the line. I actually really appreciated how well they were organized about it.

[Karee 4,190]

They cashed my check, so I guess that's a good sign.

[Karee 4,190]

I got the NOA1 today. Also, when I logged into the USCIS website, they said they sent out a biometrics notice today. So looks like we're good to go.

[Tyrobe 1]

They cashed my check, so I guess that's a good sign.

Just for reference, how much is the check for both the application and biometrics fee?

We are in the process of gathering all the required paperwork and are planning to file in August or September.

[Karee 4,190]

Just for reference, how much is the check for both the application and biometrics fee?

We are in the process of gathering all the required paperwork and are planning to file in August or September.

$595 filing

+

$85 Biometrics

=

$680 total

[Tyrobe 1]

$595 filing

+

$85 Biometrics

=

$680 total

Thanks for a quick answer!

I'll make a separate thread for posting questions as time goes on. Now onto gathering tax documents and photocopy.

[Canadian/American 3]

I got the NOA1 today. Also, when I logged into the USCIS website, they said they sent out a biometrics notice today. So looks like we're good to go.

Thank you for followinwg up. I missed the copy of my green card and just mailed my package today!!! How did it go? Did you have any delays at all? Thanks!

[Karee 4,190]

Thank you for followinwg up. I missed the copy of my green card and just mailed my package today!!! How did it go? Did you have any delays at all? Thanks!

No delay. Everything went fine. Make sure have a copy of your green card when you go to the biometrics and the interview. They never asked us for a copy, but better safe then sorry.

[Canadian/American 3]

No delay. Everything went fine. Make sure have a copy of your green card when you go to the biometrics and the interview. They never asked us for a copy, but better safe then sorry.

Thank you for answering so quickly! It will probably go the same then, I'll bring a copy to both biometrics and interview then. Thanks again!

[Kathryn41 3,205]

In many cases, the petitions are not gone over in detail until the interview. They verify you have paid, they verify you have signed, they verify you are eligible - and since they know you will be having an interview, rather than sending an RFE (unless they need something to verify your eligibility), you will be able to - and are expected to - bring anything missing from the petition with you. You will most likely receive a notice around the time of the interview being scheduled reminding you to bring xxx and xxx documents. Sometimes the photos you submit with the petition are not appropriate for their needs so they have been known to ask for additional photographs to be brought to the interview. These are the photographs that will be used on your actual certificate of naturalization (at least they did on mine - no idea what happened to the photo they took at biometrics).. They will definitely need it before you can take the oath, but it is unlikely they will request it before the interview.

Edited March 26, 2013 by Kathryn41