Marriage based Citizenship Interview in Los Angeles, CA

[mark101 2]

Hi I wanted to know if anyone has some experience with the marriage based naturalization interview in Los Angeles, CA??? First, during the interview:

1. Will the IO ask the same questions we were asked at the green card interview to adjust status (I485) ....about our relationship...such as how did you meet??? Where did you meet? What side of the bed does your spouse sleep on....you know those lame questions they asked during the green card interview...will my wife who is going for the interview be asked those same questions again???

2. Do we need to bring our wedding album again to this interview even though we already shown the album to the first IO during the green card interview???

3. Do we need to gather all our bills and evidence that we are living together and since we already provided them two years of evidence when we filed the I-751, do we need to bring the same evidence again or only all the evidence from the date the I-751 was approved until the date of the naturalization interview (only the last year) since the first two were submitted with I-751???

4. My wife was already fingerprinted (biometrics completed) in Chatsworth, Ca on July 03, 2012??? How long will it take for the Los Angeles office to call us for the naturalization interview??? When can we expect to receive that notice in the mail

5. Can I also "sit in" with my wife during the interview??? Would it be helpful if I would accompany my wife to the interview. I am the US Citizen spouse and she is the green card holder???

Does anyone have any experience with the Los Angeles office in regards to the questions asked above??? I heard that interviews are now being conducted at the Chatsworth (San Fernando Valley) office...Is that true???

[No-Where-Man 147]

Hi I wanted to know if anyone has some experience with the marriage based naturalization interview in Los Angeles, CA??? First, during the interview:

1. Will the IO ask the same questions we were asked at the green card interview to adjust status (I485) ....about our relationship...such as how did you meet??? Where did you meet? What side of the bed does your spouse sleep on....you know those lame questions they asked during the green card interview...will my wife who is going for the interview be asked those same questions again???

I doubt it, these are AOS or ROC questions to make sure of the bonafide of marriage. Yet, you might be asked some of these questions like if you both reside at the same address, and evidences of bonafide marriage are questionable(joint stuff)

2. Do we need to bring our wedding album again to this interview even though we already shown the album to the first IO during the green card interview???

No

3. Do we need to gather all our bills and evidence that we are living together and since we already provided them two years of evidence when we filed the I-751, do we need to bring the same evidence again or only all the evidence from the date the I-751 was approved until the date of the naturalization interview (only the last year) since the first two were submitted with I-751???

Yes, definilty YES....

4. My wife was already fingerprinted (biometrics completed) in Chatsworth, Ca on July 03, 2012??? How long will it take for the Los Angeles office to call us for the naturalization interview??? When can we expect to receive that notice in the mail

You need yo track members who have petitions with the same office, it will gives you an idea about timing

5. Can I also "sit in" with my wife during the interview??? Would it be helpful if I would accompany my wife to the interview. I am the US Citizen spouse and she is the green card holder???

You can go, but at the time of the interview, she will be alone, they wont let you in (unless needed by the officer)

Does anyone have any experience with the Los Angeles office in regards to the questions asked above??? I heard that interviews are now being conducted at the Chatsworth (San Fernando Valley) office...Is that true???

[Steve D. 22]

I'm on the same boat, same location except with one difference: My ROC is still PENDING while I'm a week away from the interview.

Remember that when it comes to N-400 applications, they presume that you have your ROC done. Thus the previous check is completed and you don't need to do the ROC all over again.

So to answer your question, no you won't need to do it all over again. Just make sure you bring the documents, ORIGINAL IF POSSIBLE to the interview, as listed in your interview letter.

[mark101 2]

I'm on the same boat, same location except with one difference: My ROC is still PENDING while I'm a week away from the interview.

Remember that when it comes to N-400 applications, they presume that you have your ROC done. Thus the previous check is completed and you don't need to do the ROC all over again.

So to answer your question, no you won't need to do it all over again. Just make sure you bring the documents, ORIGINAL IF POSSIBLE to the interview, as listed in your interview letter.

He Steve

How long did you wait after you did the biometrics in Chatsworth until you got the interview letter....And you say we need originals but most of our bills and documents are generated online since we have asked

the Gas Co, Electric Co, Phone Co, Cable Co, and even our bank statements are not mailed anymore but provided by email since we signed for online statements with almost every one we do business with...now I can print the statements in color but is that really necessary and some provide the statements online (black and white) so we have no choice there....what do you think????

[Steve D. 22]

He Steve

How long did you wait after you did the biometrics in Chatsworth until you got the interview letter....And you say we need originals but most of our bills and documents are generated online since we have asked

the Gas Co, Electric Co, Phone Co, Cable Co, and even our bank statements are not mailed anymore but provided by email since we signed for online statements with almost every one we do business with...now I can print the statements in color but is that really necessary and some provide the statements online (black and white) so we have no choice there....what do you think????

My bio was in El Monte and it took about a month from the day I sent in the application.

As for the documents, this may vary from person to person, but mostly you'll get to ask to bring is the Select Service registration, your spouse's birth / naturalization certificate and your marriage certificate. Remember they won't ask for EVIDENCES like during the ROC process.

Don't worry, N-400 is a very easy breezy thing.

[jane197623 0]

Hi! The IO just asked for copies of our joint bank account, utility bills and insurance. She's fine with my water bill, car ownership title, and car insurance which both our names were in there. She didn't allow my husband to sit with me. The interview took only 15 minutes, and I got approved!

[Steve D. 22]

Hi! The IO just asked for copies of our joint bank account, utility bills and insurance. She's fine with my water bill, car ownership title, and car insurance which both our names were in there. She didn't allow my husband to sit with me. The interview took only 15 minutes, and I got approved!

Did they asked you to bring those documents in writing or you just happened to brought them?

[savethispatient 0]

Did they asked you to bring those documents in writing or you just happened to brought them?

With my interview appointment letter, there's a page with a list of things to bring, and one of the things for applying on the basis of marriage:

E: Proof of marital union as well as proof of residence;

I'm not too sure quite what to bring exactly - we don't have a shared bank account. At least our tax records show joint residency, I suppose.

[Steve D. 22]

With my interview appointment letter, there's a page with a list of things to bring, and one of the things for applying on the basis of marriage:

E: Proof of marital union as well as proof of residence;

I'm not too sure quite what to bring exactly - we don't have a shared bank account. At least our tax records show joint residency, I suppose.

Oh yeah I almost forgot, duh lol.

Not sure if I should bring my i751 package with me or not...

Almost didn't check the N-659. The interview notice just ask me to bring our marriage certificate, her (USC) birth cert and any termination of pervious marriage, didn't mention the N-659 at all lol.

Edited July 13, 2012 by Steve D.

[benga 0]

I have my citizenship interview in less than a week and we cannot find my husband's naturalization certificate which i am required to bring. I did find a copy from things we had done in the past and i was wondering what anyone knows about this.

Will i be required to have an original of his naturalization or can i just take the copy i have with me?

thanks

Edited September 20, 2012 by benga

[Steve D. 22]

I have my citizenship interview in less than a week and we cannot find my husband's naturalization certificate which i am required to bring. I did find a copy from things we had done in the past and i was wondering what anyone knows about this.

Will i be required to have an original of his naturalization or can i just take the copy i have with me?

thanks

I believe it needs to be original. Check the interview letter, it should ask you to bring the original.

[sweeneybull 0]

I believe it needs to be original. Check the interview letter, it should ask you to bring the original.

How about bringing your husband's passport? Passport is also allowed in lieu of birth/naturalization certificate.