Sent in N400 today

[a&o 4]

Signed, sealed, and winging its way in an expensive FedEx envelope to Lewisville, TX. (Would have used USPS, but today was a post office holiday and I wanted it out the door....) Whew!

Here's what we sent, just in case it's helpful for anyone else. The list is from the cover letter we put on top of it all.

The only last minute dilemma was how to send the photos. Ended up taping them at the very outer edge of the photos to a plain sheet of paper.

I don't know if it's all correct/adequate. Too late now!

1. Check in the amount of $675 for the N-400 filing fee ($595) and the biometric fee ($80).

2. Form G-1145: E-Notification of Application/Petition Acceptance.

3. Form N-400: Application for Naturalization.

4. Two identical passport-style color photos of myself taken within the past 30 days.

5. Copy of my Form I-551: Permanent Resident Card (front and back sides of the card).

6. Evidence that my spouse is a U.S. citizen:

• Birth certificate.

• Inside and front cover of spouse’s current passport.

7. Current marriage certificate.

8. Proof of my spouse’s prior marriage’s termination (divorce decree).

9. Documents referring to myself and my spouse:

• IRS tax return transcripts for 2007 and 2008 filing (have not yet filed for 2009—statement enclosed in addition to copies of W2s showing tax paid).

• Lease for apartment rented by myself and my wife currently.

• Joint checking and savings account bank statement, CD account receipt.

• Joint utility account bills (cell phone, home phone and internet).

• Joint car insurance policy.

• Joint health insurance policy.

10. Selective Services registration acknowledgment letter from original registration date 06/13/07.

[Sand 5]

Good List.

Form G-1145: E-Notification of Application/Petition Acceptance .. i never heard of this form lol, i feel i am a newbie here lol ...

Good Luck.

[Dakine 26]

From the Citizenship Guidelines!

All applicants must send the following three items with their N-400 application:

Department of Homeland Security

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

1. A photocopy of both sides of your Permanent Resident Card (formerly known as the Alien Registration Card or “Green Card”).

If you have lost the card, submit a photocopy of the receipt of your Form I-90, “Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card;” and

2. Two identical color photographs, with your name and “A-number” written lightly in pencil on the back of each photo. For details about

the photo requirements, see Part 5 of A Guide to Naturalization and the Form M-603 instructions distributed with your application.

Do not wear eyeglasses or earrings for the photo. If your religion requires you to wear a head covering, your facial features must

still be exposed in the photo for purposes of identification; and

3. A check or money order for the application fee and the biometric services fee for fingerprinting, as stated in the M-479, Current

Naturalization Fees enclosure in the Guide. (Applicants 75 years of age or older are exempted from fingerprinting and the biometrics

services fee). Write your “A-number” on the back of the check or money order.

Send copies of the following documents, unless we ask for an original.

If an attorney or accredited representative is acting on your behalf, send:

A completed original Form G-28, “Notice of Entry of Appearance as Attorney or Representative.”

If your current legal name is different from the name on your Permanent Resident Card, send:

The document(s) that legally changed your name (marriage certificate, divorce decree, or court document).

If you are applying for naturalization on the basis of marriage to a U.S. citizen, send the following four items:

1. Evidence that your spouse has been a U.S. citizen for the last three years:

• Birth certificate (if your spouse never lost citizenship since birth), or

• Naturalization certificate, or

• Certificate of Citizenship, or

• The inside of the front cover and signature page of your spouse’s current U.S. passport, or

• Form FS-240, “Report of Birth Abroad of a Citizen of the United States of America,” and

2. Your current marriage certificate; and

3. Proof of termination of all prior marriages of your spouse-divorce decree(s), annulment(s), or death certificate(s); and

4. Documents referring to you and your spouse:

• Tax returns, bank accounts, leases, mortgages, or birth certificates of children, or

• Internal Revenue Service (IRS)-certified copies of the income tax forms that you both filed for the past three years, or

• An IRS tax return transcript for the last three years.

If you were married before, send:

Proof that all earlier marriages ended-divorce decree(s), annulments, or death certificates(s);

If you were previously in the U.S. military service, send:

A completed original Form G-325B, “Biographic Information.”

If you are currently in the U.S. military service and are seeking citizenship based on that service, send:

A completed original Form N-426, “Request for Certification of Military or Naval Service;” and

A completed original Form G-325B, “Biographic Information.”

If you have taken any trip outside the United States that lasted six months or more since becoming a Permanent Resident, send

evidence that you (and your family) continued to live, work and/or keep ties to the United States, such as:

An IRS tax return “transcript” or an IRS-certified tax return listing tax information for the last five years (or for the last three years

if you are applying on the basis of marriage to a U.S. citizen).

Rent or mortgage payments and pay stubs.

If you have a dependent spouse or children who do not live with you, send:

Any court or government order to provide financial support; and

Evidence of your financial support (including evidence that you have complied with any court or government order), such as:

• Cancelled checks,

• Money and receipts,

• A court or agency printout of child support payments,

• Evidence of wage garnishments,

• A letter from the parent or guardian who cares for your children.

If you answer “Yes” to any of Questions 1 through 15 in Part 7 of form N-400, send:

A written explanation on a separate sheet of paper.

If you answer “No” to any of Questions 1 through 5 in Part 8 of form N-400, send:

A written explanation on a separate sheet of paper.

If you have ever been arrested or detained by any law enforcement officer for any reason, and no charges were filed, send:

An original official statement by the arresting agency or applicant court confirming that no charges were filed.

If you have ever been arrested or detained by any law enforcement officer for any reason, and charges were filed, send:

An original or court-certified copy of the complete arrest record and disposition for each incident (dismissal order, conviction record or

acquittal order).

If you have ever been convicted or placed in an alternative sentencing program or rehabilitative program (such as a drug treatment

or community service program), send:

An original or court-certified copy of the sentencing record for each incident; and

Evidence that you completed your sentence:

• An original or certified copy of your probation or parole record; or

• Evidence that you completed an alternative sentencing program or rehabilitative program.

If you have ever had any arrest or conviction vacated, set aside, sealed, expunged or otherwise removed from your record, send:

An original or court-certified copy of the court order vacating, setting aside, sealing, expunging or otherwise removing the arrest or

conviction, or an original statement from the court that no record exists of your arrest or conviction.

NOTE: If you have been arrested or convicted of a crime, you may send any countervailing evidence or evidence in your favor concerning

the circumstances of your arrest and/or conviction that you would like USCIS to consider.

If you have ever failed to file an income tax return since you became a Permanent Resident, send:

All correspondence with the IRS regarding your failure to file.

If you have any federal, state or local taxes that are overdue, send:

A signed agreement from the IRS or state or local tax office showing that you have filed a tax return and arranged to pay the taxes you

owe; and

Documentation from the IRS or state or local tax office showing the current status of your repayment program.

NOTE: You may obtain copies of tax documents and tax information by contacting your local IRS offices, using the Blue Pages of your

telephone directory, or through its website at www.irs.gov.

If you are applying for a disability exception to the testing requirement, send:

An original Form N-648, “Medical Certification for Disability Exceptions,” completed less than six months ago by a licensed medical or

osteopathic doctor or licensed clinical psychologist.

If you did not register with the Selective Service and you (1) are male, (2) are 26 years old or older, and (3) lived in the United States

in a status other than as a lawful nonimmigrant between the ages of 18 and 26, send:

A “Status Information Letter” from the Selective Service (Call 1-847-688-8888 for more information).

[Kathryn41 3,205]

Looks good! I wasn't familiar with the E-Notification form either so I looked it up - nice feature! http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/men...00045f3d6a1RCRD It appears to be as reliable a verification method as the return receipt I also used with my application .

Edited February 16, 2010 by Kathryn41

[~krakatoa~ 27]

Signed, sealed, and winging its way in an expensive FedEx envelope to Lewisville, TX. (Would have used USPS, but today was a post office holiday and I wanted it out the door....) Whew!

Here's what we sent, just in case it's helpful for anyone else. The list is from the cover letter we put on top of it all.

The only last minute dilemma was how to send the photos. Ended up taping them at the very outer edge of the photos to a plain sheet of paper.

I don't know if it's all correct/adequate. Too late now!

1. Check in the amount of $675 for the N-400 filing fee ($595) and the biometric fee ($80).

2. Form G-1145: E-Notification of Application/Petition Acceptance.

3. Form N-400: Application for Naturalization.

4. Two identical passport-style color photos of myself taken within the past 30 days.

5. Copy of my Form I-551: Permanent Resident Card (front and back sides of the card).

6. Evidence that my spouse is a U.S. citizen:

• Birth certificate.

• Inside and front cover of spouse’s current passport.

7. Current marriage certificate.

8. Proof of my spouse’s prior marriage’s termination (divorce decree).

9. Documents referring to myself and my spouse:

• IRS tax return transcripts for 2007 and 2008 filing (have not yet filed for 2009—statement enclosed in addition to copies of W2s showing tax paid).

• Lease for apartment rented by myself and my wife currently.

• Joint checking and savings account bank statement, CD account receipt.

• Joint utility account bills (cell phone, home phone and internet).

• Joint car insurance policy.

• Joint health insurance policy.

10. Selective Services registration acknowledgment letter from original registration date 06/13/07.

I too wasn't aware of this form G1145. Thanks for sharing this. Your list of evidences looks great!

[Brad&Ameq 0]

When sending photos, simply place them in a small sealable plastic bag. Staple them to the front of your application just under the check under money order. And of course don't staple through the check or money order!

Hope this helps for someone : ) .. Good luck on the citizenship.

[Brad&Ameq 0]

It wont let me edit my post for some odd reason.

So revising...

"And of course don't staple through the pictures and don't bend the pictures when you place them in the envelope!"

[Dakine 26]

Looks good! I wasn't familiar with the E-Notification form either so I looked it up - nice feature! http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/men...00045f3d6a1RCRD It appears to be as reliable a verification method as the return receipt I also used with my application .

It appears to be as reliable a verification method as the return receipt I also used with my application

More so as it comes from "The Man". Not a carrier.

Edited February 16, 2010 by Dakine

[v333k 59]

To the OP,

Good luck

Looks good! I wasn't familiar with the E-Notification form either so I looked it up - nice feature! http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/men...00045f3d6a1RCRD It appears to be as reliable a verification method as the return receipt I also used with my application .

To Kathryn41, thanks for placing the link in the same thread.... hopefully, it is a reliable method and not one of the questionable things USCIS is famous for!

[NickD 202]

Looks like a form that even I am capable of filling out, applicants full name, e-mail address, and cell phone phone. Already have it saved in my daughters folder on my computer. Thanks Kathryn41!

[ziia 9]

Your list looks great! You will be fine. If you learned the questions in the booklet just as well as you prepared the list of documents, you should be crowned with success soon:). :thumbs:

[raymaga 25]

Good luck for a speedy and successful process!!!

[masterpiece 2]

Thanks for sharing ao. I was surprised about some similarities in our 4yr uscis trips. See attached

It is even more amazing that some people were able to conceive VJ website and manage it so efficiently all these years.

Kudos to all who make VJ what it is....

VJ_trips.pdf

Edited February 17, 2010 by masterpiece

[a&o 4]

Wow, masterpiece! We both had pretty decent processing times, too.

I guess it's a race to the finish, eh?

I'll keep an eye on your timeline for sure! Best of luck.

And, yes, VJ rocks. Would have been so lost without it....

[masterpiece 2]

To the finish then..Ahoy!!!!!!.........

And may the best couple win...