N-400 April 2013 Filers

riro · May 3, 2013

I just received a text message and an e-mail:

"On May 3, 2013, we mailed you an appointment notice to have your fingerprints taken. Please follow the instructions on the notice. If you move while this case is pending, please use our Change of Address online tool to update your case with your new address or call our customer service center at 1-800-375-5283.

During this step, USCIS initiates the background checks of the applicant/petitioner and identifies issues that may need to be addressed either during an interview or by asking the applicant/petitioner to submit additional information or documentation. USCIS reviews the applicant's/petitioner's criminal history, determines if there are national security concerns that need to be addressed, and reviews the application/petition for fraud indicators..."

Yay! . I will be waiting for the mail and see when they schedule my biometrics appointment. Come on Azure30! Let's see if they sent you this e-mail too...

Azure30 · May 3, 2013

RIRO! - I just got the same text notification. I guess we both will be getting the notifications on Monday? Yaaayyyy!!

riro · May 3, 2013

RIRO! - I just got the same text notification. I guess we both will be getting the notifications on Monday? Yaaayyyy!!

LOL...Congratulations!

Nimaan · May 3, 2013

I hear ya about the check being cashed part. I am so ready to get everything over and done with... But then, there is the part where I want to bring my parents here... so...

The Local Office being busy may work in your favor. I know they process oath-taking by batches, so if they are busy then most likely your oath-taking will move on ahead of me. Whatever the case may be, I am glad this is moving forward.

I hope you are right ..we shall see..

Did you send the G-1145 for e-notification? I did, and I got notified via text and email yesterday. The notification included the case # which begins with NBC*, I looked on the USCIS website and looks like it was accepted on April 30th.

If you did send that form, please check your texts & email!!

immibie · May 3, 2013

Hey Vanessa, we talked a while back, and did you just submit the 2 years tax transcript with N400 and it went okay? No RFE for any other joint documents?

Yes yes I know it's early but in around 2 months my window to file will officially open. I'm not sure yet whether i'll be able to afford to file at that time, or if we'll want to file at that time, but I want to at least get a head start on what I need to do/gather and it helps to see what everyone else is doing as well!

Thankfully the processes have gotten easier (well the forms at least) as we did each new step. N-400 is easier than I-751 in terms of what documents they require to be sent with the form and only slightly more expensive.

This is what my Cover Letter looks like right now (cover letters are not a requirement but I use them as checklists so they help me stay organised):

- Payment in the amount of $680.00 payable to U.S. Department of Homeland Security;
- N-400 – Application for Naturalization, signed & dated #####
- Copy of Permanent Resident Card; front and back (1 page);
- 2 passport photos (Alien number on back)
- Copy of Birth Certificate of Tony(1 page)
- Copy of Marriage certificate, dated 7 November 2009 (1 page)
- Copies of IRS Tax Return Transcripts from 2009, 2010, 2011 & 2012 (# pages);

The above is based on M-477 which is the document list for N-400. Page 1 under topic "Evidence if filing based on marriage to USC..." (or words to that effect) #4 states an A or B or C situation. I'm personally going with option C.

The form is pretty easy to complete but it was only because I looked at the form ages that I knew I needed to keep track of dates outside of the US. I went back to Aus last year but also in 2010 and it's hard to remember those dates specifically if I didn't write it down or keep the itinerary.

You are being interviewed no matter what you send so there's really no need to front load but of course you can.

This is my list of things I'm planning on taking to interview (so far):
- My immigration folder which contains every form I've ever submitted and every piece of evidence I've ever sent (I'm very organised about this folder and will be updating it with numbered plastic sleeves and a numbered contents list)
- Updated information since i-751, so copies of:
-- Electricity bills
-- Bank statements
-- Car insurance cards
-- Health insurance cards
-- Dental/Medical bills

Also, my father passed in September so I have condolences cards from then addressed to both of us, as well as a thank you/birthday card mum wrote to Tony when she stayed here for 3 weeks.

In terms of the civics test, i have an Android phone and downloaded this app a while ago: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.gordons.uscitizenship2011Edition and I practiced learning with it and found it really really helpful so I suggest something like that for people I'm always on my phone anyway and 5 mins of testing practice here and there really paid off

ALSO -- In case you didn't know, you do NOT get a passport included in the processing fee, so make sure you have the money for that set aside when the time comes. Some offices offer same-day processing (for an additional fee), some offer expedited (for an additional fee) but most are file and wait. You CANNOT leave the US without your US passport once you're a citizen (which is only after you've taken the Oath, not after you passed the test) so if you have plans for travel you might want to make sure you wait to take the Oath until after you're back (which is allowed) or at least find out if an office near you offers expedite or same-day processing for passports.

Good luck to us all!

VanessaTony · May 3, 2013

Hey Vanessa, we talked a while back, and did you just submit the 2 years tax transcript with N400 and it went okay? No RFE for any other joint documents?

No I submitted ALL my tax transcripts, which amount to 4 years worth (2009-2012). I only filed at the beginning of April when my window opened but so far so good.

immibie · May 3, 2013

So no other joint stuff such as bank statements, lease, etc.?

No I submitted ALL my tax transcripts, which amount to 4 years worth (2009-2012). I only filed at the beginning of April when my window opened but so far so good.

Caraqueno18 · May 3, 2013

Wooohooo I just received my NOA !!!!

Please someone help me updating the list, I don't want to screw it.

lordword · May 3, 2013

Yay! Just got this email:

Application Type: N400 , APPLICATION FOR NATURALIZATION

Your Case Status: Testing and Interview

On May 3, 2013, your N400, APPLICATION FOR NATURALIZATION was placed in line for interview scheduling. When scheduling is complete, you will receive a notice with a time and place for your interview. If you have not received the notice within 90 days of the date above, please call customer service at 1-800-375-5283 for further assistance. Please check our website at www.uscis.gov for further updates on your case. If you move, please use our Change of Address online tool to update your case with your new address.

VanessaTony · May 3, 2013

So no other joint stuff such as bank statements, lease, etc.?

Nope. I just followed the M-477

I will take those to the interview but my understanding is they don't even ask.

VanessaTony · May 3, 2013

I don't know what happened to the list but I fixed the formatting again.

Updating LordWord.

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-- N-400: APRIL 2013 APPLICATIONS --

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USCIS Dallas/Lewisville, Texas Lockbox

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KEVIN&LEILEI......|03/28/13|04/04/13|04/01/13|04/30/13|05/02/13|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|Baltimore, MD

GHANOU............|03/28/13|04/08/13|04/01/13|05/06/13|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|Baltimore, MD

TYGRYS............|04/01/13|04/05/13|04/02/13|04/29/13|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|Raleigh, NC

BJZAGS............|04/02/13|04/11/13|04/09/13|05/08/13|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|Philadelphia, PA

CHIEFS341.........|04/02/13|04/08/13|04/04/13|05/02/13|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|Dallas, TX

HARRY123..........|04/02/13|04/04/13|04/04/13|05/06/13|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|Buffalo, NY

SOUTHLAKE.........|04/04/13|04/09/13|04/04/13|05/06/13|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|Alexandria, VA

WELSHDAN..........|04/04/13|04/12/13|04/09/13|05/08/13|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|New Orleans, LA

OTTA..............|04/05/13|04/12/13|04/09/13|05/08/13|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|New York, NY

SOUNDEDGUY........|04/08/13|04/16/13|04/11/13|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|New Orleans, LA

ROBOTVISIONTX.....|04/11/13|--/--/--|04/16/13|05/15/13|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|Houston, TX

LILIB.............|04/11/13|04/18/13|04/15/13|05/07/13|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|St.Albans, VT

ANIL2013..........|04/13/13|04/18/13|04/15/13|05/16/13|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|Boston, MA

ENGLISH MUFFIN....|04/15/13|04/23/13|04/19/13|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|Charlotte, NC

MAMAMIA1..........|04/16/13|04/25/13|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|New York, NY

IMAISHA...........|04/16/13|04/19/13|04/17/13|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|Boston, MA

CARAQUENO18.......|04/19/13|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|Miami, FL

MOROCCOGIRLNY.....|04/20/13|04/25/13|04/22/13|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|New York, NY

VIGNESH...........|04/20/13|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|Scranton, PA

STARLAROSE........|04/24/13|04/29/13|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|Washington, DC

NIMAAN............|04/26/13|05/02/13|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|Atlanta, GA

HAPPYDANCER.......|04/26/13|05/02/13|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|Louisville, KY

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USCIS Phoenix, Arizona Lockbox

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LORDWORD..........|04/01/13|--/--/--|04/05/13|05/01/13|05/03/13|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|Los Angeles, CA

VANESSA&TONY......|04/03/13|04/10/13|04/05/13|05/02/13|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|Des Moines, IA

MSIMPLE...........|04/09/13|04/15/13|04/11/13|05/06/13|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|Des Moines, IA

MADDYCRUISE.......|04/10/13|04/16/13|04/11/13|05/15/13|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|Milwaukee, WI

CHOONGCHOONG......|04/10/13|04/17/13|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|San Francisco, CA

TEXAS_DUDE78665...|04/13/13|--/--/--|04/16/13|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|Los Angeles, CA

AZURE30...........|04/16/13|04/23/13|04/18/13|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|Des Moines, IA

RIRO..............|04/16/13|04/23/13|04/18/13|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|Sacramento, CA

LIDOTOMATO........|04/19/13|04/25/13|04/22/13|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|San Jose, CA

INDOMEX...........|04/27/13|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|San Francisco,CA

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USCIS Lincoln, Nebraska Lockbox (Filing Under 319b, 328, or 329 of the INA)

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EXAMPLE...........|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|City, ST

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* Please add yourself to the list in "Sent" order, under the office at which you filed

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* NOA1 date = Priority date, Bio date = Date of appointment, In Line = date of letter, Int. Ltr = date of letter, Intview = date of interview, Oath = date of Oath

Wooohooo I just received my NOA !!!!

Please someone help me updating the list, I don't want to screw it.

What is your priority date? Edited May 3, 2013 by Vanessa&Tony

Caraqueno18 · May 4, 2013

I don't know what happened to the list but I fixed the formatting again.

Updating LordWord.

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-- N-400: APRIL 2013 APPLICATIONS --

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USCIS Dallas/Lewisville, Texas Lockbox

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UserName..........|Sent....|ChkCashd|NOA.....|Bio.....|In Line.|Int Ltr.|Intview.|Oath....|FieldOffice

KEVIN&LEILEI......|03/28/13|04/04/13|04/01/13|04/30/13|05/02/13|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|Baltimore, MD

GHANOU............|03/28/13|04/08/13|04/01/13|05/06/13|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|Baltimore, MD

TYGRYS............|04/01/13|04/05/13|04/02/13|04/29/13|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|Raleigh, NC

BJZAGS............|04/02/13|04/11/13|04/09/13|05/08/13|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|Philadelphia, PA

CHIEFS341.........|04/02/13|04/08/13|04/04/13|05/02/13|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|Dallas, TX

HARRY123..........|04/02/13|04/04/13|04/04/13|05/06/13|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|Buffalo, NY

SOUTHLAKE.........|04/04/13|04/09/13|04/04/13|05/06/13|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|Alexandria, VA

WELSHDAN..........|04/04/13|04/12/13|04/09/13|05/08/13|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|New Orleans, LA

OTTA..............|04/05/13|04/12/13|04/09/13|05/08/13|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|New York, NY

SOUNDEDGUY........|04/08/13|04/16/13|04/11/13|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|New Orleans, LA

ROBOTVISIONTX.....|04/11/13|--/--/--|04/16/13|05/15/13|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|Houston, TX

LILIB.............|04/11/13|04/18/13|04/15/13|05/07/13|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|St.Albans, VT

ANIL2013..........|04/13/13|04/18/13|04/15/13|05/16/13|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|Boston, MA

ENGLISH MUFFIN....|04/15/13|04/23/13|04/19/13|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|Charlotte, NC

MAMAMIA1..........|04/16/13|04/25/13|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|New York, NY

IMAISHA...........|04/16/13|04/19/13|04/17/13|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|Boston, MA

CARAQUENO18.......|04/19/13|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|Miami, FL

MOROCCOGIRLNY.....|04/20/13|04/25/13|04/22/13|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|New York, NY

VIGNESH...........|04/20/13|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|Scranton, PA

STARLAROSE........|04/24/13|04/29/13|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|Washington, DC

NIMAAN............|04/26/13|05/02/13|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|Atlanta, GA

HAPPYDANCER.......|04/26/13|05/02/13|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|Louisville, KY

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USCIS Phoenix, Arizona Lockbox

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UserName..........|Sent....|ChkCashd|NOA.....|Bio.....|In Line.|Int Ltr.|Intview.|Oath....|FieldOffice

LORDWORD..........|04/01/13|--/--/--|04/05/13|05/01/13|05/03/13|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|Los Angeles, CA

VANESSA&TONY......|04/03/13|04/10/13|04/05/13|05/02/13|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|Des Moines, IA

MSIMPLE...........|04/09/13|04/15/13|04/11/13|05/06/13|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|Des Moines, IA

MADDYCRUISE.......|04/10/13|04/16/13|04/11/13|05/15/13|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|Milwaukee, WI

CHOONGCHOONG......|04/10/13|04/17/13|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|San Francisco, CA

TEXAS_DUDE78665...|04/13/13|--/--/--|04/16/13|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|Los Angeles, CA

AZURE30...........|04/16/13|04/23/13|04/18/13|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|Des Moines, IA

RIRO..............|04/16/13|04/23/13|04/18/13|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|Sacramento, CA

LIDOTOMATO........|04/19/13|04/25/13|04/22/13|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|San Jose, CA

INDOMEX...........|04/27/13|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|San Francisco,CA

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USCIS Lincoln, Nebraska Lockbox (Filing Under 319b, 328, or 329 of the INA)

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UserName..........|Sent....|ChkCashd|NOA.....|Bio.....|In Line.|Int Ltr.|Intview.|Oath....|FieldOffice

EXAMPLE...........|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|City, ST

IMPORTANT!

* Go to the MOST RECENTLY POSTED VERSION of this list (go to the last post and scroll UP) and "Reply" to it, deleting the "quote" tags in your reply (to do this, click the little grey switch on the top left of the edit box then remove the tags).

* Please add yourself to the list in "Sent" order, under the office at which you filed

* Please CAPITALIZE YOUR VJ NAME when adding it to the list and ensure the "..." line up

* Please check that you have not deleted anyones NAME & DATA.

* Please DO NOTchange the font, font size, add colors, stuff like that (except when posting "I'm a US Citizen" which you should change to RED

* Please PREVIEWbefore posting to make sure it is properly formatted.

* When you're on this list, please come back to update your information accordingly (helps the rest of us)

* If you cannot add (or update) your information yourself, please ask another VJ member to help you do so.

* NOA1 date = Priority date, Bio date = Date of appointment, In Line = date of letter, Int. Ltr = date of letter, Intview = date of interview, Oath = date of Oath

What is your priority date?

Sorry, with the exitement I forgot to mention it. My priority date is April 24th, 2013.

VanessaTony · May 4, 2013

Updating Caraqueno's NOA1 date.