I-751 August 2016 Filers

[Zombie69 363]

1 hour ago, TimAdri said:

Yes..VSC...Looks like the flood gates may be opening there...Really hope the CSC folks start seeing theirs as well. Such a relief we didn't have to drag this out any further.  

Thanks for your encouragement, and congrats!

[nightingalejules 678]

Congrats to the VSC filers who are starting to get approved! How amazing for you! Now if only CSC could get it's act together!

[Zombie69 363]

11 hours ago, nightingalejules said:

Congrats to the VSC filers who are starting to get approved! How amazing for you! Now if only CSC could get it's act together!

It just feels so indefinite 

[rt1012 18]

If I still haven't received my GC this month. I'm planning to apply for the N-400 this July 29. Do I need a cover letter to go along with the application explaining why I apply without my 10 year GC?

[Zombie69 363]

18 minutes ago, rt1012 said:

If I still haven't received my GC this month. I'm planning to apply for the N-400 this July 29. Do I need a cover letter to go along with the application explaining why I apply without my 10 year GC?

You do not really need to. You are legally allowed to apply for 400 while 751 is pending. 

[berber_wife 90]

Congrats to the two approvals!

 

To think that a year ago I was so happy that we were sending DH's application to the CSC instead of the VSC...

 

We will be applying for his naturalization on 7/28 (hi rt1012!) I've been invited to a conference in Lisbon early November and he'd love to go with. Is there any chance he might have his US passport by then? I'm sure he'd be able to get a Schegen visa as he got one back in 2015 no problem but it requires more expense, traveling to a different city and a day off work for the interview, which is a pain...

Edited July 11, 2017 by berber_wife

[GreatDane 366]

4 minutes ago, berber_wife said:

Congrats to the two approvals!

 

To think that a year ago I was so happy that we were sending DH's application to the CSC instead of the VSC...

 

We will be applying for his naturalization on 7/28 (hi rt1012!) I've been invited to a conference in Lisbon early November and he'd love to go with. Is there any chance he might have his US passport by then? I'm sure he'd be able to get a Schegen visa as he got one back in 2015 no problem but it requires more expense, traveling to a different city and a day off work for the interview, which is a pain...

No, unfortunately there won't be enough time for him to travel on a US passport in November. It seems like N400 applications are taking 8+ months and if you need a passport, that's another 1-2 months. 

[AK_2014 113]

26 minutes ago, GreatDane said:

No, unfortunately there won't be enough time for him to travel on a US passport in November. It seems like N400 applications are taking 8+ months and if you need a passport, that's another 1-2 months. 

(It's possible to expedite a passport through a Passport Agency or Center with proof of impending international travel, so it's not necessarily a full 1-2 months for the passport, but looks like even that option is too little too late compared with the amount of time needed for the citizenship process to go through.)

[alejandreska 136]

On 7/10/2017 at 4:43 PM, JEWELLA said:

For those who have filed their N400 already,did you receive a NOA as yet?

Today I received a text and email saying that my case was received,  that they would mail my NOA-1 today and it would arrive in 7 days approx. 

Fedex delivered my package last Thursday and they cashed my check today.

 

Hoping for a speedy process for everyone! 

Congrats for the approvals!! 

Edited July 11, 2017 by alejandreska

[GreatDane 366]

22 minutes ago, AK_2014 said:

(It's possible to expedite a passport through a Passport Agency or Center with proof of impending international travel, so it's not necessarily a full 1-2 months for the passport, but looks like even that option is too little too late compared with the amount of time needed for the citizenship process to go through.)

That is very true. I can't wait until that's the only step in the process we have to worry about 

[GreatDane 366]

2 minutes ago, alejandreska said:

Today I received a text and email saying that my case was received,  that they would mail my NOA-1 today and it would arrive in 7 days approx. 

Fedex delivered my package last Thursday and they cashed my check today.

 

Hoping for a speedy process for everyone! 

Did you pay the additional fee for biometrics? I wasn't sure if we had to have them redone as ours were so recently done.

[alejandreska 136]

6 minutes ago, GreatDane said:

Did you pay the additional fee for biometrics? I wasn't sure if we had to have them redone as ours were so recently done.

 

Yep, unfortunately every process needs a different Bio appt. It's especially ridiculous in my case because I recently requested a UK tourist visa and turns out they request a Bio appointment in the exact same center. So this would be the 3rd time the same center takes my picture and fingerprints in less than a year   

Edited July 11, 2017 by alejandreska

[GreatDane 366]

Just now, alejandreska said:

 

Yep, unfortunately every process needs a different Bio appt. It's especially ridiculous in my case because I recently requested a UK tourist visa and turns out they request a Bio appointment in the exact same center. So this would be the 3rd time the same location takes my picture and fingerprints in less than a year   

Wow - that is crazy! At least it's almost over!

[berber_wife 90]

6 minutes ago, alejandreska said:

 

Yep, unfortunately every process needs a different Bio appt. It's especially ridiculous in my case because I recently requested a UK tourist visa and turns out they request a Bio appointment in the exact same center. So this would be the 3rd time the same center takes my picture and fingerprints in less than a year   

Edited 3 minutes ago by alejandreska

Do you also need a visa to visit Europe or just non-Schegen countries?

[alejandreska 136]

13 minutes ago, berber_wife said:

Do you also need a visa to visit Europe or just non-Schegen countries?

We are exempt for Schengen countries. For the rest it depends. 

Venezuela has been going through a big political and economical crisis for the past 5 years so many have emigrated all over the world. The problem is that many also choose to do it illegally or overstay and some countries are being more strict with Venezuelans. For instance, we don't need a visa for Spain but they ask you many many questions at customs and don't let you in unless you have enough cash for your stay. Last time I visited they did not want to let me in even though I had a green card. I had to show them how much money I had in my checking account (thank goodness T mobile has free roaming in Europe!)