Did you file the N400 online? Was it faster?

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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.

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Oh well, I just printed out the screen shot of the last page showing it was submitted as my unofficial receipt lol

 

I know I'll get a paper NOA in the mail with the priority date anyhow showing as today.

[AK_2014 113]

We filed late at night. The next day, I don't recall what time, the NOA was visible in the account.

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9 hours ago, AK_2014 said:

We filed late at night. The next day, I don't recall what time, the NOA was visible in the account.

I filed about 8pm...looking at the case status online it says that an email was sent but I don't have anything yet.  Maybe because it's a Saturday today?  

[Britizilian 14]

Hi All,

 

Do I have to create a brand new account? I thought I could use my https://egov.uscis.gov/ account, and I'm currently logged in to it for my first green card and the 10 years one case.

 

Now, when I go to https://myaccount.uscis.dhs.gov/ and tried logging in using the same credentials, it didn't work and asked me to create a new account (to which the same email I used for the above worked)

 

I didn't finish as I'm scared of messing things up,but, are the accounts different? do I really need a new one?

 

thanks!

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1 minute ago, MannyNeto said:

Hi All,

 

Do I have to create a brand new account? I thought I could use my https://egov.uscis.gov/ account, and I'm currently logged in to it for my first green card and the 10 years one case.

 

Now, when I go to https://myaccount.uscis.dhs.gov/ and tried logging in using the same credentials, it didn't work and asked me to create a new account (to which the same email I used for the above worked)

 

I didn't finish as I'm scared of messing things up,but, are the accounts different? do I really need a new one?

 

thanks!

They are two separate accounts.

I got confused about that at first too---I started thinking the second website wasn't "real" lol

[Britizilian 14]

Ha! Thank you somuch  

[NewOrleansJerry 12]

We also filed under the 3-year rule.  Incidentally, the temporary password being mailed to you is a security part of the system and remains after you pay for the N-400.

[Calikitkat 16]

On 7/13/2017 at 9:10 AM, AK_2014 said:

Just applied. System slightly buggy, as in we had to log back in several times while filling things out and preparing evidence. Also, a couple times we wanted to delete an uploaded file and upload a better version, but we were unable to delete any files. Sure, there's an option to click delete and the file goes away, but if you navigate to another page and then come back to the evidence, the "deleted" files reappear. Tried with Firefox, Safari and Chrome, and none of these browsers was able to make deleted documents stay deleted. (We had a lot of evidence to upload because we have to prove continuous presence for a period last year.)

 

Another oddity: We selected the option for applying under the 3-year marriage rule, yet the address history section required five years' worth of material. It's not like the paper copy, where many people just fill in 3 years' worth of addresses -- the computer system required answers spanning a full five years with no breaks. Not a big deal at all, but it's a little strange that, given how the online application is flexible and will sometimes bring up additional questions if you answer a question with a certain answer, they haven't built in a mechanism to adjust the questions to the 3-year vs. 5-year options.

 

Other than that, went smoothly. I do like how, if any RFEs come up, it shows automatically in your account and you can upload the relevant documents yourself, rather than waiting for a notice in the mail, sending in things, and wondering if they got them.

 

All in all, we appreciated not having to print out a zillion pages of evidence for continuous presence. Sure, we'll print a copy to take to the interview when that comes around, but that's just one paper copy, rather than two (sending them one and keeping one for our records & to bring to the interview). Best of luck to you whichever way you end up going!

I just applied online on Monday and I encountered the same things. System logs you out automatically after a certain period of time. I had to fill in 5 years of addresses and jobs even though applying under 3 year rule. And I couldn't delete anything I have uploaded to replace it. But all in all, much better to apply online than via mail. Time and money saving. Let's see how fast the process goes now.

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1 minute ago, Calikitkat said:

I just applied online on Monday and I encountered the same things. System logs you out automatically after a certain period of time. I had to fill in 5 years of addresses and jobs even though applying under 3 year rule. And I couldn't delete anything I have uploaded to replace it. But all in all, much better to apply online than via mail. Time and money saving. Let's see how fast the process goes now.

Best of luck with your filing!

[Calikitkat 16]

1 minute ago, Going through said:

Best of luck with your filing!

Thank you, so excited to be at the last step of the immigration process!

[Leostar 17]

Tomorrow (90 days before 3 years) is the day when I can apply for N-400, I am planing to apply online  any suggestions/advise. Thanks  

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17 hours ago, Leostar said:

Tomorrow (90 days before 3 years) is the day when I can apply for N-400, I am planing to apply online  any suggestions/advise. Thanks  

Read this entire thread---tons of tips there:

 

 

[Teknodude 53]

On 7/13/2017 at 12:10 PM, AK_2014 said:

 

 

Another oddity: We selected the option for applying under the 3-year marriage rule, yet the address history section required five years' worth of material. It's not like the paper copy, where many people just fill in 3 years' worth of addresses -- the computer system required answers spanning a full five years with no breaks. Not a big deal at all, but it's a little strange that, given how the online application is flexible and will sometimes bring up additional questions if you answer a question with a certain answer, they haven't built in a mechanism to adjust the questions to the 3-year vs. 5-year options.

 

This came up for me too.  How did you get around the 5 years worth of addresses?  I haven't lived here for 5 years, although me and my then partner, now (USC) husband have owned the house over 10 years, so I just tagged on another year, to make the application go forward. 

If asked about it, I'll explain exactly why - ie  your online website sucks.  

[AK_2014 113]

3 hours ago, Teknodude said:

This came up for me too.  How did you get around the 5 years worth of addresses?  I haven't lived here for 5 years, although me and my then partner, now (USC) husband have owned the house over 10 years, so I just tagged on another year, to make the application go forward. 

If asked about it, I'll explain exactly why - ie  your online website sucks.  

I think we just provided 5 years' worth of addresses. She'd been here on an F-1 for longer than that anyway, so we just filled in that information.