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adiiann   163

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I wonder how much of my 2009 batchmates would like to file or already file for citizenship this year.

I am thinking of filing for citizenship but might just do it next year after I give birth. My husband said he will feel so relieve when I become citizen, so I'll just do it since I really have no reason not to do it right away.

Any unusual preparations you guys want to share? It would be nice to hear.

Lifting Condition (I-751)

09/09/2011 - Sent the package to CSC

09/13/2011 - CSC received the package

09/15/2011 - CSC cashed check and NOA1 Received

09/26/2011 - Biometrics Appointment Notice Date (Sent)

10/13/2011 - Early Biometrics

10/19/2011 - Biometrics Appointment

10/26/2011 - GC expiration

11/25/2011 - Received RFE

11/28/2011 - Sent response to RFE

01/13/2012 - Ordered card production (Approved)

01/19/2012 - 10 yrs GC received

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Tahoma   2,292

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Hi batchmate!

Chinook filed for citizenship early last month. It was just easy.

Her Philippines passport expires in October 2012 and she doesn't plan to renew it, so she will be traveling with her brand-new U.S. passport when we visit 'Pinas early next year. :D

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adiiann   163

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I can apply by end of July this year but I am due on December. I want to focus on my pregnancy.

Any idea how long the process? I will prepapre my documents now but will send it after I give birth.

Lifting Condition (I-751)

09/09/2011 - Sent the package to CSC

09/13/2011 - CSC received the package

09/15/2011 - CSC cashed check and NOA1 Received

09/26/2011 - Biometrics Appointment Notice Date (Sent)

10/13/2011 - Early Biometrics

10/19/2011 - Biometrics Appointment

10/26/2011 - GC expiration

11/25/2011 - Received RFE

11/28/2011 - Sent response to RFE

01/13/2012 - Ordered card production (Approved)

01/19/2012 - 10 yrs GC received

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Tahoma   2,292

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We didn't really look closely at how long it would take...I think it's about six months or so. If it takes longer than that, we will visit 'Pinas later.

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Andy-n-Maricar   6

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My wife filed her N-400 in May and has an interview scheduled for 6 Aug.

ANDY & MARICAR

N-400 Timeline

05/14/2012 - Mailed N-400 packet to Dallas/Lewisville Lockbox via Priority Mail.

05/21/2012 - NOA1

06/12/2012 - Biometrics

06/29/2012 - Interview Notice

08/06/2012 - Naturalization Interview in OKC PASSED!!!!!!!

09/28/2012 - OATH CEREMONY!!!!!!!

U.S. CITIZEN!!!!!

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adiiann   163

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My wife filed her N-400 in May and has an interview scheduled for 6 Aug.

Nice. That's what I thought for the time frame. If I file this month, I might have interview on my last trimester and worst to have oath taking date around my due date. Thanks for info.

I might send my papers this december, and will have it rolling why I am recovering.

Lifting Condition (I-751)

09/09/2011 - Sent the package to CSC

09/13/2011 - CSC received the package

09/15/2011 - CSC cashed check and NOA1 Received

09/26/2011 - Biometrics Appointment Notice Date (Sent)

10/13/2011 - Early Biometrics

10/19/2011 - Biometrics Appointment

10/26/2011 - GC expiration

11/25/2011 - Received RFE

11/28/2011 - Sent response to RFE

01/13/2012 - Ordered card production (Approved)

01/19/2012 - 10 yrs GC received

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Tahoma   2,292

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My wife filed her N-400 in May and has an interview scheduled for 6 Aug.

:wow: That's not even three months!!! She had better start studying for the test! :lol:

I hope ours goes that quickly.

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adiiann   163

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Nice. That's what I thought for the time frame. If I file this month, I might have interview on my last trimester and worst to have oath taking date around my due date. Thanks for info.

I might send my papers this december, and will have it rolling while I am recovering.

Lifting Condition (I-751)

09/09/2011 - Sent the package to CSC

09/13/2011 - CSC received the package

09/15/2011 - CSC cashed check and NOA1 Received

09/26/2011 - Biometrics Appointment Notice Date (Sent)

10/13/2011 - Early Biometrics

10/19/2011 - Biometrics Appointment

10/26/2011 - GC expiration

11/25/2011 - Received RFE

11/28/2011 - Sent response to RFE

01/13/2012 - Ordered card production (Approved)

01/19/2012 - 10 yrs GC received

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Andy-n-Maricar   6

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:wow: That's not even three months!!! She had better start studying for the test! :lol:

I hope ours goes that quickly.

We are suprised at how fast the naturalization process is moving, compared to all our other dealings with USCIS. She is studying daily and I am quizing her so I don't think there will be any problems. She is using an app on her Android that seems to be helping with the questions. There were several available and most were free. Good luck on the final leg of this journey.

ANDY & MARICAR

N-400 Timeline

05/14/2012 - Mailed N-400 packet to Dallas/Lewisville Lockbox via Priority Mail.

05/21/2012 - NOA1

06/12/2012 - Biometrics

06/29/2012 - Interview Notice

08/06/2012 - Naturalization Interview in OKC PASSED!!!!!!!

09/28/2012 - OATH CEREMONY!!!!!!!

U.S. CITIZEN!!!!!

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adiiann   163

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We are suprised at how fast the naturalization process is moving, compared to all our other dealings with USCIS. She is studying daily and I am quizing her so I don't think there will be any problems. She is using an app on her Android that seems to be helping with the questions. There were several available and most were free. Good luck on the final leg of this journey.

Yep. Apps is a good tool. Even USCIS have its own app. Just need to be updated with rep and sen

Lifting Condition (I-751)

09/09/2011 - Sent the package to CSC

09/13/2011 - CSC received the package

09/15/2011 - CSC cashed check and NOA1 Received

09/26/2011 - Biometrics Appointment Notice Date (Sent)

10/13/2011 - Early Biometrics

10/19/2011 - Biometrics Appointment

10/26/2011 - GC expiration

11/25/2011 - Received RFE

11/28/2011 - Sent response to RFE

01/13/2012 - Ordered card production (Approved)

01/19/2012 - 10 yrs GC received

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Tahoma   2,292

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Chinook said she's going to study the questions for the citizenship test while we are on the 20-minute drive to our local USCIS office.

I hope she was joking! :o

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Chinook said she's going to study the questions for the citizenship test while we are on the 20-minute drive to our local USCIS office.

I hope she was joking! :o

Well they only ask 10 questions and you only need 6 right :devil:

K1 from the Philippines
Arrival : 2011-09-08
Married : 2011-10-15
AOS
Date Card Received : 2012-07-13
EAD
Date Card Received : 2012-02-04

Sent ROC : 4-1-2014
Noa1 : 4-2-2014
Bio Complete : 4-18-2014
Approved : 6-24-2014

N-400 sent 2-13-2016
Bio Complete 3-14-2016
Interview
Oath Taking

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Caryh   5,206

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I only hope they ask the right questions!!! ;)

When my wife took the written drivers permit test the first time, she didn't really study the manual very much. When she took it, she missed passing by 1 question. There's a free pass question I had totally forgotten about until she mentioned it afterwards, What is the capitol city of Minnesota? To locals its a free right answer because everyone knows what our capitol city is, but she answered with our largest city, which is not our capitol city. :rofl: I had actually told her in the past what city it was, but it was years ago and obviously she didn't recall it. She then really studied the manual and passed with flying colors the next time, so it was probably a good thing.

Maybe your wife could request the questions she wants asked? I noticed you can download flash cards of the 100 questions they ask. Maybe you could download and print them out, and start testing her yourself? I wish I was far enough along that my wife was soon going for citizenship. I'd like to put thoughts of dealing with USCIS again totally behind us.

K1 from the Philippines
Arrival : 2011-09-08
Married : 2011-10-15
AOS
Date Card Received : 2012-07-13
EAD
Date Card Received : 2012-02-04

Sent ROC : 4-1-2014
Noa1 : 4-2-2014
Bio Complete : 4-18-2014
Approved : 6-24-2014

N-400 sent 2-13-2016
Bio Complete 3-14-2016
Interview
Oath Taking

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adiiann   163

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I only hope they ask the right questions!!! ;)

Hahaha! I did the test quiz on app without studying any citizenship flash cards, I got 8 out of 10. I missed who is the representative of my district and the vice president (apps still using Cheney).

So, I guess Chinook will be fine. 20 mins is enough time. :P

Lifting Condition (I-751)

09/09/2011 - Sent the package to CSC

09/13/2011 - CSC received the package

09/15/2011 - CSC cashed check and NOA1 Received

09/26/2011 - Biometrics Appointment Notice Date (Sent)

10/13/2011 - Early Biometrics

10/19/2011 - Biometrics Appointment

10/26/2011 - GC expiration

11/25/2011 - Received RFE

11/28/2011 - Sent response to RFE

01/13/2012 - Ordered card production (Approved)

01/19/2012 - 10 yrs GC received

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