N-400 JUNE 2014 Filers

second stage · June 5, 2014

Several questions:

1. Do I need to include credit card statements solely under my name? We have fully paid out all our other credit cards and have only used a joint credit card since Jan 2014.

2. Utility bills are only in my husbands name. Do I need to include them?

3. Are vacation itineraries & pictures acceptable?

Thanks in advance. I'm so excited for this last leg of the journey!!

Credit card statements not required nor the utility bills. vacation trips and pictures also aren't required. You are good with the current set of documents.

goodboy · June 6, 2014

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N-400 ( based on 5 years rule )

5/31/2012: sent the N-400 package

6/02/2014: package was delivered

6/02/2014: 90 day point (eligibility based on 5 years)

6/03/2014: Receipt Date

6/05/2014: Check Cashed

alix · June 6, 2014

cestlaviecherie,

Is there any particular reason why you are sending all these documents?

I'm asking because I only sent:

- N-400

- photos

- check

- copy of GC

- copy of husband's Birth certificate

- copy of marriage license

- tax return transcripts from 2011 till 2013

I'm planning to bring more stuff to the interview just in case but on the instructions they requested only one set of docs for proof of marriage so I sent only one (tax return transcripts).

Are you doing that just to be on the safe side?

Please don't get me wrong, I'm trying to figure out if I might have messed up!

cestlaviecheri · June 6, 2014

Oh, didn't mean to make you second guess yourself and I don't think you messed up. You are right since, that is exactly what the instructions asked for.

I have been reading on VJ and some people have added other documents. I shall be removing some of the extra documents in my packet.

I have read the Document Checklist about a hundred times and only now that you pointed it out did I see 'or' after 4a. :oops:

I must be going blind. There was so much needed for the I751 and I'm finding it odd that for the N400, they aren't requiring the same.

Thanks so much, alix.

cestlaviecherie,

Is there any particular reason why you are sending all these documents?
I'm asking because I only sent:
- N-400
- photos
- check
- copy of GC
- copy of husband's Birth certificate
- copy of marriage license
- tax return transcripts from 2011 till 2013
I'm planning to bring more stuff to the interview just in case but on the instructions they requested only one set of docs for proof of marriage so I sent only one (tax return transcripts).
Are you doing that just to be on the safe side?
Please don't get me wrong, I'm trying to figure out if I might have messed up!

onek · June 6, 2014

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Mistere · June 6, 2014

Hello, it seems to me like you (they) are sending a lot more paperwork than it's required for the 5 year rule.

Good luck to them...

Hello. Am starting this thread so all June filers can track their N-400 journey towards naturalization.

Both my parents will be applying for their N-400 around the second week of June.

Can someone confirm if I have included all the necessary documents in the application packet?

Completed, Signed and Dated N-400 forms.

Copy of both sides of their Green Cards.

2 Identical Color Photographs each with their name and A-number written on the back.

Check for $680 + $680 and A-number written on the back of each check.

Two copies of IRS transcripts for the last 4 years(2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013) - They did not file their taxes as they have no income however, I claimed them as dependents on my taxes

Copy of Dad's driver's licence and auto insurance policy.

Two copies of parent's bank statements.

Two copies of utility bills on parent's name.

Two copies of notarized statement regarding their marriage(they don't have marriage certificate).

Two Form G-1145 for e-notification of application acceptance.

Two similar written statements regarding why they don't meet the minimum income requirement to file taxes and also regarding their frequent travel out of the country.

Physical Requirement: They will meet the 913 day(30 months) requirement on June 12th so will likely send the package around June 9th.

Continuous Requirement: They meet this requirement as they have resided in the US for the last 5 years with no absence longer than 6 months at any time but have had 5 trips that are less than 6 months each and hence the separate written statement.

State Presence Requirement: They meet the 3 month requirement to reside in the district before they apply their N-400.

Any other documents that need to be part of the application packet ?

Also, will they have joint interview or separate interview ?

fqadri · June 6, 2014

Just sent in my aunt and uncles application yesterday via FedEx they should receive it by Monday. Field office is Lewisville, TX

Please add me to the spreadsheet.

Thanks

hlee14 · June 6, 2014

True. only add travel details for the last 3 yrs.

Alix, am sending a cover letter. It's not needed but good when you list the documents you are sending for your own reference as well.

Thanks Alix & second stage, im waiting for IRS tax return transcript within next 2 weeks, that' s too long time for me, im confusing between tax return regular & IRS tax return, i can send tax return regular with bank statement, other bill... Or i need to wait for Irs tax transcript ? (

second stage · June 6, 2014

Thanks Alix & second stage, im waiting for IRS tax return transcript within next 2 weeks, that' s too long time for me, im confusing between tax return regular & IRS tax return, i can send tax return regular with bank statement, other bill... Or i need to wait for Irs tax transcript ? (

You don't have to wait for them to come in the mail.

If you have access to a PC and a Printer, you can print them online but you'll need to create an online account first.

Link: http://www.irs.gov/Individuals/Get-Transcript

Tax transcript is the short version of the regular Tax return.

Edited June 6, 2014 by second stage

second stage · June 6, 2014

Just sent in my aunt and uncles application yesterday via FedEx they should receive it by Monday. Field office is Lewisville, TX

Please add me to the spreadsheet.

Thanks

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N-400: June 2014 Applicants

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USCIS Dallas/Lewisville, Texas Lockbox

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goodboy.............|05/31/14.|06/05/14.|06/03/14.|--/--/--.|--/--/--.|--/--/--.|--/--/--.|Los Angeles,CA

aidore..............|06/02/14.|--/--/--.|--/--/--.|--/--/--.|--/--/--.|--/--/--.|--/--/--.|Los Angeles,CA

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

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onek................|06/03/14.|--/--/--.|--/--/--.|--/--/--.|--/--/--.|--/--/--.|--/--/--.|Fairfax, VA

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second stage · June 6, 2014

Oh, didn't mean to make you second guess yourself and I don't think you messed up. You are right since, that is exactly what the instructions asked for.

I have been reading on VJ and some people have added other documents. I shall be removing some of the extra documents in my packet.

I have read the Document Checklist about a hundred times and only now that you pointed it out did I see 'or' after 4a.

I must be going blind. There was so much needed for the I751 and I'm finding it odd that for the N400, they aren't requiring the same.

Thanks so much, alix.

cestlaviecheri, are you applying on the basis of 3-year(marriage) or being a permanent resident for 5-years ?

if applying under the 3-year rule, then you may need to submit additional documents.

Edited June 6, 2014 by second stage

second stage · June 7, 2014

N-400: June 2014 Applicants
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USCIS Dallas/Lewisville, Texas Lockbox
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fqadri..............|06/05/14.|--/--/--.|--/--/--.|--/--/--.|--/--/--.|--/--/--.|--/--/--.| Lewisville, TX

second stage........|06/09/14.|--/--/--.|--/--/--.|--/--/--.|--/--/--.|--/--/--.|--/--/--.| Tampa, FL

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USCIS Phoenix, Arizona Lockbox
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UserName............|Sent.....|ChkCashd.|NOA......|Fprints..|Int Ltr..|Intview..|Oath.....|Field Office
goodboy.............|05/31/14.|06/05/14.|06/03/14.|--/--/--.|--/--/--.|--/--/--.|--/--/--.| Los Angeles, CA

aidore..............|06/02/14.|--/--/--.|--/--/--.|--/--/--.|--/--/--.|--/--/--.|--/--/--.| Los Angeles, 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......|Fprints..|Int Ltr..|Intview..|Oath.....|Field Office
onek................|06/03/14.|--/--/--.|--/--/--.|--/--/--.|--/--/--.|--/--/--.|--/--/--.| Fairfax, VA

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alix · June 7, 2014

Second stage,

Thank you so much for adding me to the timeline! But mine is the Phoenix lockbox, not Texas. My package arrived there this morning. So excited!

And a quick question, how quickly did you receive any updates from the USCIS?

Edited June 7, 2014 by alix

second stage · June 7, 2014

Second stage,

Thank you so much for adding me to the timeline! But mine is the Phoenix lockbox, not Texas. My package arrived there this morning. So excited!

And a quick question, how quickly did you receive any updates from the USCIS?

Oops it's been corrected now.

I think if you sign up for their email or text notification that's the fastest otherwise you can go online and check your case manually.

N-400: June 2014 Applicants

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USCIS Dallas/Lewisville, Texas Lockbox

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fqadri..............|06/05/14.|--/--/--.|--/--/--.|--/--/--.|--/--/--.|--/--/--.|--/--/--.| Lewisville, TX

second stage........|06/09/14.|--/--/--.|--/--/--.|--/--/--.|--/--/--.|--/--/--.|--/--/--.| Tampa, FL

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USCIS Phoenix, Arizona Lockbox

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goodboy.............|05/31/14.|06/05/14.|06/03/14.|--/--/--.|--/--/--.|--/--/--.|--/--/--.| Los Angeles, CA

aidore..............|06/02/14.|--/--/--.|--/--/--.|--/--/--.|--/--/--.|--/--/--.|--/--/--.| Los Angeles, CA

alix................|06/05/14.|--/--/--.|--/--/--.|--/--/--.|--/--/--.|--/--/--.|--/--/--.| Chicago, IL

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

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onek................|06/03/14.|--/--/--.|--/--/--.|--/--/--.|--/--/--.|--/--/--.|--/--/--.| Fairfax, VA

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alix · June 7, 2014

Hlee14,

This is what the USCIS requires when you apply based on the 3 year marriage:

"If you are applying for naturalization on the basis of marriage to a U.S. citizen, send the following 4 items:

Evidence that your spouse has been a U.S. citizen for the last 3 years:

a. Birth certificate (if your spouse never lost citizenship since birth); or

b. Certificate of Naturalization; or

c. Certificate of Citizenship; or

d. The inside of the front cover and signature page of your spouses current U.S. passport; or e. Form FS-240, Report of Birth Abroad of a Citizen of the United States of America; and

Your current marriage certificate; and

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

Documents referring to you and your spouse:

a. Tax returns, bank accounts, leases, mortgages, or birth certificates of children; or

b. Internal Revenue Service (IRS)-certified copies of the income tax forms that you both filed for the past 3 years; or

c. An IRS tax return transcript for the last 3 years."

So you don't need the IRS tax return transcripts, you can send either a, b, or c. You choose what makes more sense to you or what's easier for you to gather.

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