N-400 California

[viktoria 0]

I filled w/ California Service Center and I had the fingerprints appointment .

How long does it take between fingerprints appointment and the interview?

My husband and I trying to plan a vacation and if you know anyting about the timing for California Service Center please let us know.

When I receve the letter from them for the appointment , how much notic they give?

Thank you very much for any input on that

[AusCal 3]

I filled w/ California Service Center and I had the fingerprints appointment .

How long does it take between fingerprints appointment and the interview?

My husband and I trying to plan a vacation and if you know anyting about the timing for California Service Center please let us know.

When I receve the letter from them for the appointment , how much notic they give?

Thank you very much for any input on that

At the moment, it's almost impossible to know how long it will take between fingerpoints & interview - it depends primarily on what field office you will be going through.

Even within the same field office there is a variation - For examples (all with the LA office)

My priority date was 12th sept 07, I received my interview letter last week, with an interview date of 8th Sept.

FelizLA has a priority date in late Oct 07 - he also received a letter last week, interview date 8th Sept

Nscvet had a priority date in Jan 08, also received a letter last week, interview date 23rd Sept.

I think you can anticipate 6-8 weeks notice of your interview. The length of time between interview & oath could be same day - to 6 weeks or even longer. Just remember, if you are planning your vacation out of the US, you will be unable to travel after the oath - until you receive a US passport.

Hope that helps some.

[viktoria 0]

I filled w/ California Service Center and I had the fingerprints appointment .

How long does it take between fingerprints appointment and the interview?

My husband and I trying to plan a vacation and if you know anyting about the timing for California Service Center please let us know.

When I receve the letter from them for the appointment , how much notic they give?

Thank you very much for any input on that

At the moment, it's almost impossible to know how long it will take between fingerpoints & interview - it depends primarily on what field office you will be going through.

Even within the same field office there is a variation - For examples (all with the LA office)

My priority date was 12th sept 07, I received my interview letter last week, with an interview date of 8th Sept.

FelizLA has a priority date in late Oct 07 - he also received a letter last week, interview date 8th Sept

Nscvet had a priority date in Jan 08, also received a letter last week, interview date 23rd Sept.

I think you can anticipate 6-8 weeks notice of your interview. The length of time between interview & oath could be same day - to 6 weeks or even longer. Just remember, if you are planning your vacation out of the US, you will be unable to travel after the oath - until you receive a US passport.

Hope that helps some.

Thank you

I am planing on going on vacation to Mexico. I had the fingerprints appointment on 7/21 and planning to go to Mexico around Agust 10th. I think I should be good, looks like they r not mooving that fast. I believe I can go to Mexico w/ my green card. Is that correct?

Thank you very much

[moonhunt 1]

Thank you

I am planing on going on vacation to Mexico. I had the fingerprints appointment on 7/21 and planning to go to Mexico around Agust 10th. I think I should be good, looks like they r not mooving that fast. I believe I can go to Mexico w/ my green card. Is that correct?

Thank you very much

Green Card has nothing to do with Mexico travel.

Green Card will let you into U.S. from Mexico, but if you want to visit Mexico, you better check with Mexico Embassy or Consular office to see whether your home country - Bulgaria? - needs VISA or not.

From Mexico viewpoint, you are not US citizen, so they have to check whether you are VISA exempted or not based on your home country's passport.

[viktoria 0]

Thank you

I am planing on going on vacation to Mexico. I had the fingerprints appointment on 7/21 and planning to go to Mexico around Agust 10th. I think I should be good, looks like they r not mooving that fast. I believe I can go to Mexico w/ my green card. Is that correct?

Thank you very much

Green Card has nothing to do with Mexico travel.

Green Card will let you into U.S. from Mexico, but if you want to visit Mexico, you better check with Mexico Embassy or Consular office to see whether your home country - Bulgaria? - needs VISA or not.

From Mexico viewpoint, you are not US citizen, so they have to check whether you are VISA exempted or not based on your home country's passport.

Well,

may be is different between Canada and Mexico, but I went to Canada w/ my green card and my bulgarian passport. Otherwise bulgarians do need visa to Canada if they don`t have green card. Basickly some how greencard works like Passport for aliens but we still need to have passpost from whichever country. I was hoping the same is for Mexico. I checked w/ US airway they said the same. Taough I can`t find this info on the web. Any info about that....

Thanks

[revfish 0]

I filled w/ California Service Center and I had the fingerprints appointment .

How long does it take between fingerprints appointment and the interview?

My husband and I trying to plan a vacation and if you know anyting about the timing for California Service Center please let us know.

When I receve the letter from them for the appointment , how much notic they give?

Thank you very much for any input on that

We filed N400 in Feb 08, fingerprinted in Mar 08, interviewed on July 22, 08. We were quite happy how quickly it went through. All through California center at San Jose office.

One important piece of information: before you go for interview, look for "Form N-14" and bring all the "proof of marital union" like copies of bank statements, car registration, rental agreements, etc. Although we thought we were thoroughly prepared for interview, they still demanded these doccuments to be mailed. I hope it helps. If you have further question, e-mail me gsuh10@yahoo.com.

[FVA 0]

We filed N400 in Feb 08, fingerprinted in Mar 08, interviewed on July 22, 08. We were quite happy how quickly it went through. All through California center at San Jose office.

One important piece of information: before you go for interview, look for "Form N-14" and bring all the "proof of marital union" like copies of bank statements, car registration, rental agreements, etc. Although we thought we were thoroughly prepared for interview, they still demanded these doccuments to be mailed. I hope it helps. If you have further question, e-mail me gsuh10@yahoo.com.

did you send any proof of marital union by mail when you applied for naturalization? or you just sent the form?

[zyggy 9]

Thank you

I am planing on going on vacation to Mexico. I had the fingerprints appointment on 7/21 and planning to go to Mexico around Agust 10th. I think I should be good, looks like they r not mooving that fast. I believe I can go to Mexico w/ my green card. Is that correct?

Thank you very much

Green Card has nothing to do with Mexico travel.

Green Card will let you into U.S. from Mexico, but if you want to visit Mexico, you better check with Mexico Embassy or Consular office to see whether your home country - Bulgaria? - needs VISA or not.

From Mexico viewpoint, you are not US citizen, so they have to check whether you are VISA exempted or not based on your home country's passport.

Well,

may be is different between Canada and Mexico, but I went to Canada w/ my green card and my bulgarian passport. Otherwise bulgarians do need visa to Canada if they don`t have green card. Basickly some how greencard works like Passport for aliens but we still need to have passpost from whichever country. I was hoping the same is for Mexico. I checked w/ US airway they said the same. Taough I can`t find this info on the web. Any info about that....

Thanks

From http://www.delta.com/planning_reservations...rt_information/

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National BULGARIA (BG) /Residence U.S.A. (US) Destination MEXICO (MX)

MEXICO (MX)

Passport required.Visa not required for a touristic stay of max. 180 days,

provided holding:- proof of residence; and- Tourist Card/FMT form issued (free of charge) by airlines, travel agencies or on arrival.Immigration officers will decide on max. period of stay.

Minors under 14 years of age, travelling alone, should be metby an adult.Visitor must hold:- ticket and documents required for onward/return journey; and

- sufficient funds.Non-compliance with entry regulations will result in fines for

carrier varying from USD 850.- to a maximum of USD 1800.-, anddeportation of passenger to country of origin at carrier's

expense.CHECK TINEWS/N5 - BEIJING 2008 OLYMPIC GAMES AND PARALYMPIC GAMES

[viktoria 0]

Thank you

I am planing on going on vacation to Mexico. I had the fingerprints appointment on 7/21 and planning to go to Mexico around Agust 10th. I think I should be good, looks like they r not mooving that fast. I believe I can go to Mexico w/ my green card. Is that correct?

Thank you very much

Green Card has nothing to do with Mexico travel.

Green Card will let you into U.S. from Mexico, but if you want to visit Mexico, you better check with Mexico Embassy or Consular office to see whether your home country - Bulgaria? - needs VISA or not.

From Mexico viewpoint, you are not US citizen, so they have to check whether you are VISA exempted or not based on your home country's passport.

Well,

may be is different between Canada and Mexico, but I went to Canada w/ my green card and my bulgarian passport. Otherwise bulgarians do need visa to Canada if they don`t have green card. Basickly some how greencard works like Passport for aliens but we still need to have passpost from whichever country. I was hoping the same is for Mexico. I checked w/ US airway they said the same. Taough I can`t find this info on the web. Any info about that....

Thanks

From http://www.delta.com/planning_reservations...rt_information/

PA_backbutton( '/logos/DL/DELTAB2C/res_back.gif' ) / 24JUL08 / 1621 UTC

National BULGARIA (BG) /Residence U.S.A. (US) Destination MEXICO (MX)

MEXICO (MX)

Passport required.Visa not required for a touristic stay of max. 180 days,

provided holding:- proof of residence; and- Tourist Card/FMT form issued (free of charge) by airlines, travel agencies or on arrival.Immigration officers will decide on max. period of stay.

Minors under 14 years of age, travelling alone, should be metby an adult.Visitor must hold:- ticket and documents required for onward/return journey; and

- sufficient funds.Non-compliance with entry regulations will result in fines for

carrier varying from USD 850.- to a maximum of USD 1800.-, anddeportation of passenger to country of origin at carrier's

expense.CHECK TINEWS/N5 - BEIJING 2008 OLYMPIC GAMES AND PARALYMPIC GAMES

You guys are AWESOME!!!

Thank you very very much

I am buying the tickets this weekend. Only Hurricane in Cancun can stop me know.

By the way, while in process for naturalisation is it a problem visiting other countries if I make sure that I will be here for the scheduled appointment date. Is that correct?

Thanks a lot again

[zyggy 9]

Thank you

I am planing on going on vacation to Mexico. I had the fingerprints appointment on 7/21 and planning to go to Mexico around Agust 10th. I think I should be good, looks like they r not mooving that fast. I believe I can go to Mexico w/ my green card. Is that correct?

Thank you very much

Green Card has nothing to do with Mexico travel.

Green Card will let you into U.S. from Mexico, but if you want to visit Mexico, you better check with Mexico Embassy or Consular office to see whether your home country - Bulgaria? - needs VISA or not.

From Mexico viewpoint, you are not US citizen, so they have to check whether you are VISA exempted or not based on your home country's passport.

Well,

may be is different between Canada and Mexico, but I went to Canada w/ my green card and my bulgarian passport. Otherwise bulgarians do need visa to Canada if they don`t have green card. Basickly some how greencard works like Passport for aliens but we still need to have passpost from whichever country. I was hoping the same is for Mexico. I checked w/ US airway they said the same. Taough I can`t find this info on the web. Any info about that....

Thanks

From http://www.delta.com/planning_reservations...rt_information/

PA_backbutton( '/logos/DL/DELTAB2C/res_back.gif' ) / 24JUL08 / 1621 UTC

National BULGARIA (BG) /Residence U.S.A. (US) Destination MEXICO (MX)

MEXICO (MX)

Passport required.Visa not required for a touristic stay of max. 180 days,

provided holding:- proof of residence; and- Tourist Card/FMT form issued (free of charge) by airlines, travel agencies or on arrival.Immigration officers will decide on max. period of stay.

Minors under 14 years of age, travelling alone, should be metby an adult.Visitor must hold:- ticket and documents required for onward/return journey; and

- sufficient funds.Non-compliance with entry regulations will result in fines for

carrier varying from USD 850.- to a maximum of USD 1800.-, anddeportation of passenger to country of origin at carrier's

expense.CHECK TINEWS/N5 - BEIJING 2008 OLYMPIC GAMES AND PARALYMPIC GAMES

You guys are AWESOME!!!

Thank you very very much

I am buying the tickets this weekend. Only Hurricane in Cancun can stop me know.

By the way, while in process for naturalisation is it a problem visiting other countries if I make sure that I will be here for the scheduled appointment date. Is that correct?

Thanks a lot again

As long as you're not out of the country more than 6 months or do not meet the other residency requirements, it's fine. Just tell the officer the dates you were out of the US at the interview for the time between your application submittal and the interview and at the oath ceremony for the time between the interview and the oath ceremony.

[AusCal 3]

I am buying the tickets this weekend. Only Hurricane in Cancun can stop me know.

By the way, while in process for naturalisation is it a problem visiting other countries if I make sure that I will be here for the scheduled appointment date. Is that correct?

Thanks a lot again

Great info from Zyggy on the visa/passport etc!

You are fine to travel & visit other countries while your naturalisation is being processed. I have been to Mexico (twice), Australi & Canada while waiting for mine. Relax, & enjoy your vacation!!!

[viktoria 0]

I am buying the tickets this weekend. Only Hurricane in Cancun can stop me know.

By the way, while in process for naturalisation is it a problem visiting other countries if I make sure that I will be here for the scheduled appointment date. Is that correct?

Thanks a lot again

Great info from Zyggy on the visa/passport etc!

You are fine to travel & visit other countries while your naturalisation is being processed. I have been to Mexico (twice), Australi & Canada while waiting for mine. Relax, & enjoy your vacation!!!

Ok , I have to tell you that.

I sent N-400 w/ all the back up June 25

Fingerprints appointment July 21st

Scheduled our trip for August 12-17

Yesterday I recieved letter for interview dated August 25

My husband opened the envelope and made a joke that the date of interview is August 13th and I fricked out. In a minute I so August 25th and O my got, I was sooooooooooo happy. I hope it will be all good. They surprised me w/ such a fast respond. I am not complaning doll. I will tell them at the interview we went to Mexico. They want to see original and cpoy docs for the most important things and certified copy of our duaghter birth certificate. Is my husband suppost to come w/ me?

Thanks to all of you for your support and advise.

[NickD 203]

Is my husband suppost to come w/ me?

LOL, can you find the place without getting lost with road construction and detours? Trip long enough to review the 96 civics questions? Need company for lunch afterwards? Some good reasons for your husband to go along.

But for me at the field office, was invisible to the interviewing officer while others were asked to be introduced to the USC spouse. But I guess that is not proof of marriage, piece of paper will do. Still glad I went, could offer moral support and wife didn't feel she was all alone and she napped on that long drive home, my poor baby, thank God that is over was her last words before falling asleep.

[AusCal 3]

Ok , I have to tell you that.

I sent N-400 w/ all the back up June 25

Fingerprints appointment July 21st

Scheduled our trip for August 12-17

Yesterday I recieved letter for interview dated August 25

Is my husband suppost to come w/ me?

Thanks to all of you for your support and advise.

Wow, that was quick (I'm jealous - application to interview for me was 12 months). Your timeline is about the shortest I've seen - congratulations LOL. What field office are you at?

If your I-751 (removal of conditions) has already been processed, your husband will not be required to accompany you, and, even if you choose to have him travel with you for the day, it is very unlikely he will be permitted into the interview with you. If your I-751 has not been approved, then you can expect to receive another letter shortly to advise you your husband will need o accompany you.

Now, you can really relax and enjoy your vacation. Make sure to post details after your interview.

[viktoria 0]

Ok , I have to tell you that.

I sent N-400 w/ all the back up June 25

Fingerprints appointment July 21st

Scheduled our trip for August 12-17

Yesterday I recieved letter for interview dated August 25

Is my husband suppost to come w/ me?

Thanks to all of you for your support and advise.

Wow, that was quick (I'm jealous - application to interview for me was 12 months). Your timeline is about the shortest I've seen - congratulations LOL. What field office are you at?

If your I-751 (removal of conditions) has already been processed, your husband will not be required to accompany you, and, even if you choose to have him travel with you for the day, it is very unlikely he will be permitted into the interview with you. If your I-751 has not been approved, then you can expect to receive another letter shortly to advise you your husband will need o accompany you.

Now, you can really relax and enjoy your vacation. Make sure to post details after your interview.

Hello ,

I am back from our vacation to Cancun MX. It was wonderfull, thank you again to all of you that helped me w/ the info I needed regarding traveling while in process for naturalization. What I realy wanted to share w/ u is I had my appointment yesterday 8/25 and I was approved, now waitting for the OATH Letter. Yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!

My husband came w/ me but the lady that interviewed me didn`t let him walk inside the room so he had to wait on the bacnch there. It was 10-15 min, I end up waiting outside almost 1 h but very short interview. She was talking so fast. 10 History questions, you have to get right 6. To write one sentance. My was. Many people have died for freedom. I had to answer many questions type, have you ever been convicted, in a jail an so on and some other simple. Sign here , sign there...... wait for the letter within a month

That`s it!

Good luck to everybody