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Hey all,

We did our biometrics appointment in Dallas last week and just wanted to remind everyone of a few things if you haven't done it yet:

(1) If your photo ID (most likely passport) is different from your married name and you have applied for your AOS with your married last name, take your ORIGINAL marriage certificate. We took a copy and the security person at check-in told us that we needed to have the one with the state (TEXAS) seal on it. I replied that all of the documentation they sent didn't even mention a marriage certificate. We knew to bring it since my wife's last name was now different on the paperwork than on her photo ID...BUT, this was our first major "duh" moment, so word to the wise - take your original ALWAYS.

She told us it would be up to our biometrics agent whether they would let the copy pass...um, they didn't even ask to see it so we were fine. As I sat there waiting, I heard her tell at least two other people coming in the same thing, so it sounds like USCIS should communicate that better, but I want to throw that warning out there to be prepared.

(2) Bring your new SS# if you have it, and your A# (on the back of your I-94) from your passport. You will have to fill out a form that asks for these two numbers. We forgot to bring in the SS# so we just left it blank and they accepted it ok.

They called my wife along with several others at the same time after about a 10 minute wait, and it only took a few minutes to photograph and fingerprint. Very easy.

K-1 AOS

02/03/06: Met in Mexico!

04/25/08: Sarah entered US @ Dallas POE - NO PROBLEMS!

05/23/08: Applied for SS#

05/23/08: Marriage License

05/30/08: Received SS card

06/07/08: Wedding

06/20/08: Applied for new SS# with married name

06/27/08: Received new SS card with married name

06/30/08: I-485 AOS packet sent to Chicago

07/01/08: I-485 AOS packet received by CHIBA/RECEPTION (1 day)

07/08/08: I-485 check cashed by USCIS (9 days)

07/11/08: Received NOA's - 4 letters - I-485 NOA, EAD NOA, AP NOA, Biometrics Appt. (12 days)

07/29/08: Biometrics Appt. 11am (30 days)

07/29/08: I-485 Application transferred to CSC (30 days)

08/04/08: Received Transfer Notice in mail from CSC (36 days)

09/03/08: Touched - Email - I-485 AOS Card Production Ordered (66 days)

09/04/08: Touched - Email - Notice mailed welcoming new permanent resident (67 days)

09/04/08: Received AP in the mail (67 days)

09/05/08: Touched - Email - EAD approved (68 days)

09/08/08: Received EAD in the mail (71 days)

09/09/08: Touched - Email - I-485 AOS Approval Notice Sent (72 days)

09/09/08: Received notice in the mail welcoming new permanent resident (72 days)

09/10/08: Received GREEN CARD in th email (73 days)

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Hey all,

We did our biometrics appointment in Dallas last week and just wanted to remind everyone of a few things if you haven't done it yet:

(1) If your photo ID (most likely passport) is different from your married name and you have applied for your AOS with your married last name, take your ORIGINAL marriage certificate. We took a copy and the security person at check-in told us that we needed to have the one with the state (TEXAS) seal on it. I replied that all of the documentation they sent didn't even mention a marriage certificate. We knew to bring it since my wife's last name was now different on the paperwork than on her photo ID...BUT, this was our first major "duh" moment, so word to the wise - take your original ALWAYS.

She told us it would be up to our biometrics agent whether they would let the copy pass...um, they didn't even ask to see it so we were fine. As I sat there waiting, I heard her tell at least two other people coming in the same thing, so it sounds like USCIS should communicate that better, but I want to throw that warning out there to be prepared.

(2) Bring your new SS# if you have it, and your A# (on the back of your I-94) from your passport. You will have to fill out a form that asks for these two numbers. We forgot to bring in the SS# so we just left it blank and they accepted it ok.

They called my wife along with several others at the same time after about a 10 minute wait, and it only took a few minutes to photograph and fingerprint. Very easy.

Thanks for the heads up...

Greencard (2008):

July 16....AOS mailed;

July 17.......AOS received
July 21.......NOA1 receipt date

July 23.......Check Cashed
July 25.......Received NOA1

July 28.......Received Biometrics appointment
Aug 12.....received RFE notice

Aug 13...Biometrics Appointment

August 19...RFE received, case resumed processing
Oct. 8.........EAD Card production ordered

Oct. 16.......EAD Approval noticed mailed
Oct. 18........EAD in hand (came in mail)
Nov 3.........Interview Notice received in mail
Dec 4.........Interview APPROVED, CRIS email: card production ordered
Dec 9.........Welcome noticed received in mail Dec 9.........card production ordered
Dec 14.......Received greencard in mail

CITIZENSHIP (2014):
May 7...Application mailed out

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Hey all,

We did our biometrics appointment in Dallas last week and just wanted to remind everyone of a few things if you haven't done it yet:

(1) If your photo ID (most likely passport) is different from your married name and you have applied for your AOS with your married last name, take your ORIGINAL marriage certificate. We took a copy and the security person at check-in told us that we needed to have the one with the state (TEXAS) seal on it. I replied that all of the documentation they sent didn't even mention a marriage certificate. We knew to bring it since my wife's last name was now different on the paperwork than on her photo ID...BUT, this was our first major "duh" moment, so word to the wise - take your original ALWAYS.

She told us it would be up to our biometrics agent whether they would let the copy pass...um, they didn't even ask to see it so we were fine. As I sat there waiting, I heard her tell at least two other people coming in the same thing, so it sounds like USCIS should communicate that better, but I want to throw that warning out there to be prepared.

(2) Bring your new SS# if you have it, and your A# (on the back of your I-94) from your passport. You will have to fill out a form that asks for these two numbers. We forgot to bring in the SS# so we just left it blank and they accepted it ok.

They called my wife along with several others at the same time after about a 10 minute wait, and it only took a few minutes to photograph and fingerprint. Very easy.

One quick little revision - by "ORIGINAL", I mean your original certified copy you received with your county or state seal on it...they evidently have to "feel" the seal :wacko:

K-1 AOS

02/03/06: Met in Mexico!

04/25/08: Sarah entered US @ Dallas POE - NO PROBLEMS!

05/23/08: Applied for SS#

05/23/08: Marriage License

05/30/08: Received SS card

06/07/08: Wedding

06/20/08: Applied for new SS# with married name

06/27/08: Received new SS card with married name

06/30/08: I-485 AOS packet sent to Chicago

07/01/08: I-485 AOS packet received by CHIBA/RECEPTION (1 day)

07/08/08: I-485 check cashed by USCIS (9 days)

07/11/08: Received NOA's - 4 letters - I-485 NOA, EAD NOA, AP NOA, Biometrics Appt. (12 days)

07/29/08: Biometrics Appt. 11am (30 days)

07/29/08: I-485 Application transferred to CSC (30 days)

08/04/08: Received Transfer Notice in mail from CSC (36 days)

09/03/08: Touched - Email - I-485 AOS Card Production Ordered (66 days)

09/04/08: Touched - Email - Notice mailed welcoming new permanent resident (67 days)

09/04/08: Received AP in the mail (67 days)

09/05/08: Touched - Email - EAD approved (68 days)

09/08/08: Received EAD in the mail (71 days)

09/09/08: Touched - Email - I-485 AOS Approval Notice Sent (72 days)

09/09/08: Received notice in the mail welcoming new permanent resident (72 days)

09/10/08: Received GREEN CARD in th email (73 days)

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Hey all,

We did our biometrics appointment in Dallas last week and just wanted to remind everyone of a few things if you haven't done it yet:

(1) If your photo ID (most likely passport) is different from your married name and you have applied for your AOS with your married last name, take your ORIGINAL marriage certificate. We took a copy and the security person at check-in told us that we needed to have the one with the state (TEXAS) seal on it. I replied that all of the documentation they sent didn't even mention a marriage certificate. We knew to bring it since my wife's last name was now different on the paperwork than on her photo ID...BUT, this was our first major "duh" moment, so word to the wise - take your original ALWAYS.

She told us it would be up to our biometrics agent whether they would let the copy pass...um, they didn't even ask to see it so we were fine. As I sat there waiting, I heard her tell at least two other people coming in the same thing, so it sounds like USCIS should communicate that better, but I want to throw that warning out there to be prepared.

(2) Bring your new SS# if you have it, and your A# (on the back of your I-94) from your passport. You will have to fill out a form that asks for these two numbers. We forgot to bring in the SS# so we just left it blank and they accepted it ok.

They called my wife along with several others at the same time after about a 10 minute wait, and it only took a few minutes to photograph and fingerprint. Very easy.

One quick little revision - by "ORIGINAL", I mean your original certified copy you received with your county or state seal on it...they evidently have to "feel" the seal :wacko:

Yep to this :thumbs: When i have my walk-in biometrics done and I dont have an ID stating my name with my husband's surname the security ask for my marriage certificate and I didnt plan on bringing it I just put a certified copy on my wallet and he said good thing you have that with you. :innocent:

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AOS & EAD TIMELINE:

July 21, 2008---(ORIGINAL) NOA1 for AOS & EAD

July 29, 2008---"WALK-IN" BIOMETRICS DONE (AOS & EAD-1)

Oct 14, 2008---EAD1 CARD ARRIVES! Approval date is Oct. 2, 2008

Dec 10, 2008---INTERVIEW DAY! APPROVED!!!

Dec 17, 2008---WELCOME NOTICE RECEIVED

Jan 9, 2009---CARD RECEIVED FINALLY! Approval date 12-10-08..expires on 12-10-10

REMOVAL OF CONDITIONS

Sept 10,2010---REMOVAL OF CONDITIONS

CITIZENSHIP

Sept 10,2011---Application for citizenship

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Hey all,

We did our biometrics appointment in Dallas last week and just wanted to remind everyone of a few things if you haven't done it yet:

(1) If your photo ID (most likely passport) is different from your married name and you have applied for your AOS with your married last name, take your ORIGINAL marriage certificate. We took a copy and the security person at check-in told us that we needed to have the one with the state (TEXAS) seal on it. I replied that all of the documentation they sent didn't even mention a marriage certificate. We knew to bring it since my wife's last name was now different on the paperwork than on her photo ID...BUT, this was our first major "duh" moment, so word to the wise - take your original ALWAYS.

She told us it would be up to our biometrics agent whether they would let the copy pass...um, they didn't even ask to see it so we were fine. As I sat there waiting, I heard her tell at least two other people coming in the same thing, so it sounds like USCIS should communicate that better, but I want to throw that warning out there to be prepared.

(2) Bring your new SS# if you have it, and your A# (on the back of your I-94) from your passport. You will have to fill out a form that asks for these two numbers. We forgot to bring in the SS# so we just left it blank and they accepted it ok.

They called my wife along with several others at the same time after about a 10 minute wait, and it only took a few minutes to photograph and fingerprint. Very easy.

This is good information. My Wife has an appointment next week and I'll be sure to bring the original.

Blog: http://fianceek1visa.blogspot.com/

K1 Timeline:
Service Center : Vermont Service Center
Consulate : Bogota, Colombia
2009-12-26 : I-129F Sent
2009-12-28 : I-129F NOA1
2009-12-28 : I-129F NOA2
2010-04-02 : NVC Received
2010-04-05 : Consulate Received
2010-04-20 : Packet 3 Sent (via Fax)
2010-04-22 : Packet 3 Received by Consulate
2010-06-09 : Interview Date (APPROVED)
2010-06-24 : Visa Delivery (Via Domesa)
2010-07-01 : POE (Fort-Lauderdale)

2010-09-04 : Married !!!!

AOS Timeline
2010-09-11 : Packaged express mailed to Chicago Office:
2010-09-13 : Package delivered to USCIS Chicago
2010-09-20 : NOA1 via e-mail
2010-10-15 : Case Xfered to California Service Center
2010-12-01 : Inquiry made regarding delay of biometrics appointment letter
2010-12-15 : Received biometrics appointment letter (Scheduled for 2011-01-05)
2011-01-05 : Biometrics Appointment
2011-01-12 : Work Authorization Card Received
2011-01-26 : Two Year Green Card Received (Thank you VJ!!!!)

Us Citizen

May 2014

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Better to bring the NOA2 which has your A-number. Sometimes POE officers make mistakes writing the A-number at the back of the I-94 (you do need to show the I-94, but when in doubt, have the NOA2 on hand).

QUOTE (Matt and Sarah @ Aug 4 2008, 08:31 PM) Hey all,

We did our biometrics appointment in Dallas last week and just wanted to remind everyone of a few things if you haven't done it yet:

(1) If your photo ID (most likely passport) is different from your married name and you have applied for your AOS with your married last name, take your ORIGINAL marriage certificate. We took a copy and the security person at check-in told us that we needed to have the one with the state (TEXAS) seal on it. I replied that all of the documentation they sent didn't even mention a marriage certificate. We knew to bring it since my wife's last name was now different on the paperwork than on her photo ID...BUT, this was our first major "duh" moment, so word to the wise - take your original ALWAYS.

She told us it would be up to our biometrics agent whether they would let the copy pass...um, they didn't even ask to see it so we were fine. As I sat there waiting, I heard her tell at least two other people coming in the same thing, so it sounds like USCIS should communicate that better, but I want to throw that warning out there to be prepared.

(2) Bring your new SS# if you have it, and your A# (on the back of your I-94) from your passport. You will have to fill out a form that asks for these two numbers. We forgot to bring in the SS# so we just left it blank and they accepted it ok.

They called my wife along with several others at the same time after about a 10 minute wait, and it only took a few minutes to photograph and fingerprint. Very easy.

One quick little revision - by "ORIGINAL", I mean your original certified copy you received with your county or state seal on it...they evidently have to "feel" the seal wacko.gif

Be smart, have a plan, and hang on to the people you love. - Chris Gardner

 

N-400 Timeline

02-23-2018: Sent N-400 Application online

02-23-2018: Date on NOA, retrieved from online account

02-23-2018: Date on Biometrics Appointment Letter (Biometrics Appointment at Jacksonville ASC on March 13, 10:00 a.m.)

03-08-2018: Biometrics complete

04-05-2018: Case status updated - Interview Scheduled on May 10, 2018, 10:15 a.m. :D

05-10-2018: Citizenship Interview - Passed English and Civics Tests, Recommended for Approval! :D 

06-19-2018: Received email and text notification: Naturalization Ceremony Scheduled; waited for letter to be uploaded on online account - it has been set on Wednesday, July 25, 3:00 p.m.

07-25-2018: I am now a U.S. Citizen!

 

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