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1 minute ago, Going through said:

 

That does make me feel a bit better!  However, we both know that the adjudicators never seem to be on the same page with each other as to what they require.....and in the policy it also says " In addition, USCIS may request any additional evidence that may affect a determination regarding the applicant’s GMC" which basically gives them the loophole to ask for anything they want.  And considering it was still a CIMT even though it was 23 years ago...well, I'm still worried.  However, as my husband says, all I can do is "try" and see if they will accept the photocopies of prior originals submitted.  

 

I don't mind trying to get another original letter to show during my interview...my main worry is that they won't even ACCEPT the application for processing without an original.  Maybe I'm stressing out about it all too much.

@Going through I am pretty sure they will accept it because you are providing the copies at least. What they may do is ask for an RFE for the original document. In which case you have some time from filing to collect the original. Just a suggestion: I filed online which makes the process much easier, faster and the updates are all online and in real time (plus you save all those trees). So if you file online, there won't be a question of copy or original cause it will just be scanned. 

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Posted
1 minute ago, LRP said:

@Going through I am pretty sure they will accept it because you are providing the copies at least. What they may do is ask for an RFE for the original document. In which case you have some time from filing to collect the original. Just a suggestion: I filed online which makes the process much easier, faster and the updates are all online and in real time (plus you save all those trees). So if you file online, there won't be a question of copy or original cause it will just be scanned. 

Yeah I tried to submit my filing online but they only provided a link to filing the I-90 online, not the N400 unfortunately.  I read it was available only to a small handful of areas---would have been perfect in my situation!  I also thought of that too---if they RFE me, at least it would buy me a bit more time.  I'm hoping the only RFE I get is the standard one sent out before fingerprinting ;)

Applied for Naturalization based on 5-year Residency - 96 Days To Complete Citizenship!

July 14, 2017 (Day 00) -  Submitted N400 Application, filed online

July 21, 2017 (Day 07) -  NOA Receipt received in the mail

July 22, 2017 (Day 08) - Biometrics appointment scheduled online, letter mailed out

July 25, 2017 (Day 11) - Biometrics PDF posted online

July 28, 2017 (Day 14) - Biometrics letter received in the mail, appointment for 08/08/17

Aug 08, 2017 (Day 24) - Biometrics (fingerprinting) completed

Aug 14, 2017 (Day 30) - Online EGOV status shows "Interview Scheduled, will mail appointment letter"

Aug 16, 2017 (Day 32) - Online MYUSCIS status shows "Interview Scheduled, read the letter we mailed you..."

Aug 17, 2017 (Day 33) - Interview Appointment Letter PDF posted online---GOT AN INTERVIEW DATE!!!

Aug 21, 2017 (Day 37) - Interview Appointment Letter received in the mail, appointment for 09/27/17

Sep. 27, 2017 (Day 74) - Naturalization Interview--- read my experience here

Sep. 27, 2017 (Day 74) - Online MYUSCIS status shows "Oath Ceremony Notice mailed"

Sep. 28, 2017 (Day 75) - Oath Ceremony Letter PDF posted online--Ceremony for 10/19/17

Oct. 02, 2017 (Day 79) -  Oath Ceremony Letter received in the mail

Oct. 19, 2017 (Day 96) -  Oath Ceremony-- read my experience here

 

 

 

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This post is for anyone who wants to apply for the N-400 online. The USCIS website is a bit tricky and doesn't take you directly to the N-400 application portal. These are the steps to online application:

 

1. Go to this link https://my.uscis.gov/apply/naturalization

2. Click on "Create Account"

3. Type in your email  and click on "Sign Up"

4. A confirmation will be sent to your email. Click on the link sent to your email and it will redirect you to a page that will enable you to create a password. Then click "Submit"

5. Go to think link https://my.uscis.gov/exploremyoptions/us_citizen_through_naturalization#benefit-related-content-2 and click the green "Apply" button

6. After this you will be returned to the original log in page where you sign in with your credentials

7. You can take the eligibility test and start your application. 

8. While uploading evidence please be careful because the summary page is still glitchy. Upload the documents in one log in (usually at the end after you have done your final review and before submission) for best results. 

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Hey everyone, I got my bio metrics appointment so just wanted to update the schedule:

 

N-400: June 2017 Applicants

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USCIS Dallas/Lewisville, Texas Lockbox
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UserName.........|GC-Date.|Sent.|Cashd|NOA..|Fprints.|In Line..|Int ltr..|Intrview.|Oath.....|Field Office......|NBC/IOE
Maridiego..........|09/25/14 |06/27|07/10 |--/--    |--/--/--   |--/--/--....|--/--/--|--/--/--....|--/--/--....|New York City.|NBC

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USCIS Phoenix, Arizona Lockbox
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UserName.........|GC-Date.|Sent.|Cashd|NOA..|Fprints.|In Line..|Int ltr..|Intrview.|Oath.....|Field Office......|NBC/IOE

SETTI................|05/22/08 |06/29|07/03 |07/03 |--/--/--   |--/--/--....|--/--/--|--/--/--....|--/--/--....|San Jose        |.
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USCIS Online Filing

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UserName.........|GC-Date.|Sent.|Cashd...|NOA..|Fprints.|In Line.|Int ltr.|Intrvw..|Oath....|Field Office.....|NBC/IOE
LRP..............|10/01/14|07/04|07/05/17|07/04|07/28/17|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|Washington, DC...|IOE
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USCIS Phoenix, Arizona Lockbox
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UserName: SJS87.|GC DATE: 8-26-2014|Sent 7-5-2017||Cashed 7-12-2017|NOA..|Fprints.|In Line..|Int ltr..|Intrview.|Oath.....|Field Office......|NBC/IOE
SETTI................|06/--/08|06/29|07/03|07/03|--/--/--|--/--/--.|--/--/--.|--/--/--.|--/--/--.|San Jose|...

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GC-Date: The 'Resident Since' Date located on your first green card.
Sent: Date N-400 was mailed to USCIS.
Cashd: Date your check was cashed / credit card was charged by USCIS.
NOA: Receipt Notice Date Printed on your official I-797 notification.
Fprints: 
 Date assigned for fingerprinting (Bio-metrics). If you do your biometrics via walk-in prior to your scheduled appointment, please enter the date in bold blue.
In Line: Date you received e-notification about the start of your interview scheduling.
Int Ltr: Date you received the official letter in the mail regarding interview.
Interview: Date of your interview.
Oath: Date Oath taken.

Field Office: Your local USCIS office where you will have the N-400 interview.

Applied for Naturalization based on 3-year Residency 

July 05, 2017 (Day 00) -  Submitted N400 Application, filed via USPS to Phoenix Lockbox

July 10, 2017 (Day 05) - NOA received

July 12, 2017 (Day 07) -  Check is cashed by USCIS

July 19, 2017 (Day 14) - Biometrics appointment letter mailed

August 02, 2017 (Day 28) - Biometrics appointment at Seattle Field Office

August 28, 2017 (Day 54) - Case is "in line" for an interview"

August 28, 2018 (Day 419) - Interview is scheduled

October 4, 2018 (Day 462) - Citizenship Interview AND Oath (offered same day oath by ISO in Seattle, WA)

 

Officially a U.S. Citizen - Proud to be an American

 

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USCIS Phoenix, Arizona Lockbox
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SJS87.........|GC-Date: 08-26-2014|Sent: 07-05-2017 |Cashed: 07-12-2017|NOA: 7-10-2017 |Fprints: ??? |In Line: ??? |Int ltrL ??|Interview: ??.|Oath: ??|Field Office: Seattle, WA|NBC/IOE
SETTI................|06/--/08|06/29|07/03|07/03|--/--/--|--/--/--.|--/--/--.|--/--/--.|--/--/--.|San Jose|...

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GC-Date: The 'Resident Since' Date located on your first green card.
Sent: Date N-400 was mailed to USCIS.
Cashd: Date your check was cashed / credit card was charged by USCIS.
NOA: Receipt Notice Date Printed on your official I-797 notification.
Fprints: 
 Date assigned for fingerprinting (Bio-metrics). If you do your biometrics via walk-in prior to your scheduled appointment, please enter the date in bold blue.
In Line: Date you received e-notification about the start of your interview scheduling.
Int Ltr: Date you received the official letter in the mail regarding interview.
Interview: Date of your interview.
Oath: Date Oath taken.

Field Office: Your local USCIS office where you will have the N-400 interview.

Applied for Naturalization based on 3-year Residency 

July 05, 2017 (Day 00) -  Submitted N400 Application, filed via USPS to Phoenix Lockbox

July 10, 2017 (Day 05) - NOA received

July 12, 2017 (Day 07) -  Check is cashed by USCIS

July 19, 2017 (Day 14) - Biometrics appointment letter mailed

August 02, 2017 (Day 28) - Biometrics appointment at Seattle Field Office

August 28, 2017 (Day 54) - Case is "in line" for an interview"

August 28, 2018 (Day 419) - Interview is scheduled

October 4, 2018 (Day 462) - Citizenship Interview AND Oath (offered same day oath by ISO in Seattle, WA)

 

Officially a U.S. Citizen - Proud to be an American

 

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2 hours ago, AK_2014 said:

OK, here we go! Could some helpful soul please add us to the list?

 

Online application

Username: AK_2014

GC Date: 10-9-2014

Sent: 7-12-2017

Cashed: 7-12-2017

NOA: 7-12-2017

Field Office: Chicago

IOE

 

Many thanks!

Hi AK...did you file the N400 online?  

Applied for Naturalization based on 5-year Residency - 96 Days To Complete Citizenship!

July 14, 2017 (Day 00) -  Submitted N400 Application, filed online

July 21, 2017 (Day 07) -  NOA Receipt received in the mail

July 22, 2017 (Day 08) - Biometrics appointment scheduled online, letter mailed out

July 25, 2017 (Day 11) - Biometrics PDF posted online

July 28, 2017 (Day 14) - Biometrics letter received in the mail, appointment for 08/08/17

Aug 08, 2017 (Day 24) - Biometrics (fingerprinting) completed

Aug 14, 2017 (Day 30) - Online EGOV status shows "Interview Scheduled, will mail appointment letter"

Aug 16, 2017 (Day 32) - Online MYUSCIS status shows "Interview Scheduled, read the letter we mailed you..."

Aug 17, 2017 (Day 33) - Interview Appointment Letter PDF posted online---GOT AN INTERVIEW DATE!!!

Aug 21, 2017 (Day 37) - Interview Appointment Letter received in the mail, appointment for 09/27/17

Sep. 27, 2017 (Day 74) - Naturalization Interview--- read my experience here

Sep. 27, 2017 (Day 74) - Online MYUSCIS status shows "Oath Ceremony Notice mailed"

Sep. 28, 2017 (Day 75) - Oath Ceremony Letter PDF posted online--Ceremony for 10/19/17

Oct. 02, 2017 (Day 79) -  Oath Ceremony Letter received in the mail

Oct. 19, 2017 (Day 96) -  Oath Ceremony-- read my experience here

 

 

 

Posted (edited)

@AK_2014 Updated!

 

N-400: June 2017 Applicants

======================================

USCIS Dallas/Lewisville, Texas Lockbox
======================================

UserName......|GC-Date.|Sent.|Cashd|NOA..|Fprints.|In Line.|Int ltr.|Intrvw..|Oath....|Field Office.....|NBC/IOE
Maridiego..........|09/25/14 |06/27|07/10 |--/--   |--/--/--   |--/--/--....|--/--/--|--/--/--....|--/--/--....|New York City.|NBC

================================
USCIS Phoenix, Arizona Lockbox
================================ 

UserName.........|GC-Date|Sent.|Cashd|NOA.|Fprints.|In Line..|Int ltr..|Intrview.|Oath.....|Field Office......|NBC/IOE

SETTI................|05/22/08|06/29|07/03 |07/03|--/--/--   |--/--/--....|--/--/--|--/--/--....|--/--/--....|San Jose        |.

SJS87................|08/26/14|07/05|07/12 |--/--   |--/--/--   |--/--/--....|--/--/--|--/--/--....|--/--/--....|Seattle,WA.....|NBC
=======================================================

USCIS Online Filing

==================================

UserName......|GC-Date.|Sent.|Cashd|NOA..|Fprints.|In Line.|Int ltr.|Intrvw..|Oath....|Field Office.....|NBC/IOE
LRP...........|10/01/14|07/04|07/05|07/04|07/28/17|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|Washington, DC...|IOE
AK_2014.......|10/09/14|07/12|07/12|07/12|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|Chicago..........|IOE

 

 

 
Edited by LRP
Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Canada
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Ok I just submitted my application online and paid...I see the IOE number but I thought there would be an actual page to print out like a receipt page of sorts, or no?

 

I did print out my application summary though, before paying.

Applied for Naturalization based on 5-year Residency - 96 Days To Complete Citizenship!

July 14, 2017 (Day 00) -  Submitted N400 Application, filed online

July 21, 2017 (Day 07) -  NOA Receipt received in the mail

July 22, 2017 (Day 08) - Biometrics appointment scheduled online, letter mailed out

July 25, 2017 (Day 11) - Biometrics PDF posted online

July 28, 2017 (Day 14) - Biometrics letter received in the mail, appointment for 08/08/17

Aug 08, 2017 (Day 24) - Biometrics (fingerprinting) completed

Aug 14, 2017 (Day 30) - Online EGOV status shows "Interview Scheduled, will mail appointment letter"

Aug 16, 2017 (Day 32) - Online MYUSCIS status shows "Interview Scheduled, read the letter we mailed you..."

Aug 17, 2017 (Day 33) - Interview Appointment Letter PDF posted online---GOT AN INTERVIEW DATE!!!

Aug 21, 2017 (Day 37) - Interview Appointment Letter received in the mail, appointment for 09/27/17

Sep. 27, 2017 (Day 74) - Naturalization Interview--- read my experience here

Sep. 27, 2017 (Day 74) - Online MYUSCIS status shows "Oath Ceremony Notice mailed"

Sep. 28, 2017 (Day 75) - Oath Ceremony Letter PDF posted online--Ceremony for 10/19/17

Oct. 02, 2017 (Day 79) -  Oath Ceremony Letter received in the mail

Oct. 19, 2017 (Day 96) -  Oath Ceremony-- read my experience here

 

 

 

Posted
1 hour ago, Going through said:

Ok I just submitted my application online and paid...I see the IOE number but I thought there would be an actual page to print out like a receipt page of sorts, or no?

 

I did print out my application summary though, before paying.

Welcome to the July filers club!! There is no receipt page as such when you submit it. The NOA is essentially the receipt notice. It mentions USCIS has received your application and is reviewing it. You will be notified via text and/or email (whichever option you have chosen) when the digital version of the NOA becomes available on the portal. This would most likely be tomorrow morning. You will have the physical NOA in the mail within the next few days.

 

Once you have the digital NOA please let us know the following information regarding your application so the schedule can be updated:

Username:  

GC Date:

Sent date:

Date check/card Cashed:

NOA receipt date:

Field Office:

 

Cheers!

Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Canada
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Posted
9 hours ago, LRP said:

Welcome to the July filers club!! There is no receipt page as such when you submit it. The NOA is essentially the receipt notice. It mentions USCIS has received your application and is reviewing it. You will be notified via text and/or email (whichever option you have chosen) when the digital version of the NOA becomes available on the portal. This would most likely be tomorrow morning. You will have the physical NOA in the mail within the next few days.

 

Once you have the digital NOA please let us know the following information regarding your application so the schedule can be updated:

Username:  

GC Date:

Sent date:

Date check/card Cashed:

NOA receipt date:

Field Office:

 

Cheers!

Yes I will start a timeline when I have the info.  When I logged into my USCIS account, it said a receipt notice had been emailed, but I haven't gotten anything yet.

Applied for Naturalization based on 5-year Residency - 96 Days To Complete Citizenship!

July 14, 2017 (Day 00) -  Submitted N400 Application, filed online

July 21, 2017 (Day 07) -  NOA Receipt received in the mail

July 22, 2017 (Day 08) - Biometrics appointment scheduled online, letter mailed out

July 25, 2017 (Day 11) - Biometrics PDF posted online

July 28, 2017 (Day 14) - Biometrics letter received in the mail, appointment for 08/08/17

Aug 08, 2017 (Day 24) - Biometrics (fingerprinting) completed

Aug 14, 2017 (Day 30) - Online EGOV status shows "Interview Scheduled, will mail appointment letter"

Aug 16, 2017 (Day 32) - Online MYUSCIS status shows "Interview Scheduled, read the letter we mailed you..."

Aug 17, 2017 (Day 33) - Interview Appointment Letter PDF posted online---GOT AN INTERVIEW DATE!!!

Aug 21, 2017 (Day 37) - Interview Appointment Letter received in the mail, appointment for 09/27/17

Sep. 27, 2017 (Day 74) - Naturalization Interview--- read my experience here

Sep. 27, 2017 (Day 74) - Online MYUSCIS status shows "Oath Ceremony Notice mailed"

Sep. 28, 2017 (Day 75) - Oath Ceremony Letter PDF posted online--Ceremony for 10/19/17

Oct. 02, 2017 (Day 79) -  Oath Ceremony Letter received in the mail

Oct. 19, 2017 (Day 96) -  Oath Ceremony-- read my experience here

 

 

 

Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Canada
Timeline
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N-400: July 2017 Applicants

======================================

USCIS Dallas/Lewisville, Texas Lockbox
======================================

UserName......|GC-Date.|Sent.|Cashd|NOA..|Fprints.|In Line.|Int ltr.|Intrvw..|Oath....|Field Office.....|NBC/IOE
Maridiego..........|09/25/14 |06/27|07/10 |--/--   |--/--/--   |--/--/--....|--/--/--|--/--/--....|--/--/--....|New York City.|NBC

================================
USCIS Phoenix, Arizona Lockbox
================================ 

UserName.........|GC-Date|Sent.|Cashd|NOA.|Fprints.|In Line..|Int ltr..|Intrview.|Oath.....|Field Office......|NBC/IOE

SETTI................|05/22/08|06/29|07/03 |07/03|--/--/--   |--/--/--....|--/--/--|--/--/--....|--/--/--....|San Jose        |.

SJS87................|08/26/14|07/05|07/12 |--/--   |--/--/--   |--/--/--....|--/--/--|--/--/--....|--/--/--....|Seattle,WA.....|NBC
=======================================================

USCIS Online Filing

==================================

UserName......|GC-Date.|Sent.|Cashd|NOA..|Fprints.|In Line.|Int ltr.|Intrvw..|Oath....|Field Office.....|NBC/IOE
LRP...........|10/01/14|07/04|07/05|07/04|07/28/17|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|Washington, DC...|IOE
AK_2014.......|10/09/14|07/12|07/12|07/12|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|Chicago..........|IOE
GoingThrough..|08/18/05|07/14|07/14|07/14|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|Queens, NY.......|IOE

 

Instructions for adding/updating yourself (or assisting others) to this list:
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6. Red Font = "I'm A United States Citizen"!

 

Legend: 
GC-Date: The 'Resident Since' Date located on your first green card.
Sent: Date N-400 was mailed to USCIS.
Cashd: Date your check was cashed / credit card was charged by USCIS.
NOA: Receipt Notice Date Printed on your official I-797 notification.
Fprints: 
 Date assigned for fingerprinting (Bio-metrics). If you do your biometrics via walk-in prior to your scheduled appointment, please enter the date in bold blue.
In Line: Date you received e-notification about the start of your interview scheduling.
Int Ltr: Date you received the official letter in the mail regarding interview.
Interview: Date of your interview.
Oath: Date Oath taken.

Field Office: Your local USCIS office where you will have the N-400 interview.

 

Applied for Naturalization based on 5-year Residency - 96 Days To Complete Citizenship!

July 14, 2017 (Day 00) -  Submitted N400 Application, filed online

July 21, 2017 (Day 07) -  NOA Receipt received in the mail

July 22, 2017 (Day 08) - Biometrics appointment scheduled online, letter mailed out

July 25, 2017 (Day 11) - Biometrics PDF posted online

July 28, 2017 (Day 14) - Biometrics letter received in the mail, appointment for 08/08/17

Aug 08, 2017 (Day 24) - Biometrics (fingerprinting) completed

Aug 14, 2017 (Day 30) - Online EGOV status shows "Interview Scheduled, will mail appointment letter"

Aug 16, 2017 (Day 32) - Online MYUSCIS status shows "Interview Scheduled, read the letter we mailed you..."

Aug 17, 2017 (Day 33) - Interview Appointment Letter PDF posted online---GOT AN INTERVIEW DATE!!!

Aug 21, 2017 (Day 37) - Interview Appointment Letter received in the mail, appointment for 09/27/17

Sep. 27, 2017 (Day 74) - Naturalization Interview--- read my experience here

Sep. 27, 2017 (Day 74) - Online MYUSCIS status shows "Oath Ceremony Notice mailed"

Sep. 28, 2017 (Day 75) - Oath Ceremony Letter PDF posted online--Ceremony for 10/19/17

Oct. 02, 2017 (Day 79) -  Oath Ceremony Letter received in the mail

Oct. 19, 2017 (Day 96) -  Oath Ceremony-- read my experience here

 

 

 

 
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