Today is the day!

[Cathi 5,746]

At long last my husband takes his citizenship test tomorrow. I am nervous and excited for him at the same time. 

[shahara2013 16]

[Cathi 5,746]

Hello to all who have supported us and given us sound, sage advice over the years- today my husband goes for his n-400 interview and test. I'm nervous as Hell, he's cool as a cucumber and he's ready to roll!

 

Thank you everyone, from the very bottom of my heart! 

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[Russ&Caro 1,549]

Best of luck to both of you! In addition to receiving advice here in this forum, you've also offered sound advice within this forum for years.

[Marco&Bettina 502]

Good luck to your husband!

[Cathi 5,746]

My husband had his interview and test yesterday in Manchester, NH. He said the test was easy, he got all questions correct on civics and writing. They didn't test his reading because before the test they went over his n-400 which the IO said was proof enough he could read. Start to finish the test took 5 or 6 minutes and 3 or 4 minutes going over the n-400. Although my husband brought extra supporting evidence the IO asked for none of it, but he did want proof other than joint bank accounts, joint mortgage and insurance ect so the IO asked my husband if he had any text messages between us so my husband showed him his phone and then my husband stated I was in the waiting room, the IO said that was proof enough. In total my husband spent about 40 minutes with the IO , my husband said 30 minutes of that time was spent chit chatting about Jordan- evidently the IO was in the military and spent some of his time stationed in Amman(my husband is from Amman). At the end the IO congratulated my husband, handed him a pocket version of the constitution and recommended his n-400 for approval and stated he would receive a letter in the mail informing him of the date for swearing in. When the interview was over the IO walked my husband out and introduced himself to me, he was super friendly!  That was it and to say the least we are super happy and relieved.

 

Note- even though we have some pretty big red flags like difference in religion and culture, big age difference(I am 21 years older), I was divorced with children and a few others-our journey from beginning to end was super easy. Each stage was approved quickly and never at any point did we get an RFE. We completed this entire process from start to finish on our own with no help of an attorney and I didn't stumble across Visa Journey until my husband was waiting for his CR-1 interview( the reason I found VJ is because I was looking to connect with other couples from Jordan). I never used the guides on VJ, I just followed the instructions on all forms and applications and doubled and triple checked all of the answers, documents and supporting evidence and asked a question or five from the very knowledgeable members of this forum. But I do recommended using the guides if you have any questions-they are very straight forward and PLEASE don't be afraid to ask questions here in VJ as there are always willing, able and knowledgeable members of this forum who will be happy to answer you and guide you along the way.

 

On a final note I would like to thank all of the members in this forum who always steered us in the right direction. You always answered my concerns, you always treated me with dignity, grace and on many occasions it was also done with humor. For that I will always be thankful!

 

Once again, thank you all!

Cathi and Mo

Edited February 28, 2017 by mimolicious