I-751 August 2016 Filers, Part II

[hellfyre 9]

I just have my 751/400 combo interview last week.  I didn't get a notice for the 751 so I took the documents only mentioned in the N-400 letter. My spouse came along too and just waited the whole time.  I am a Aug 30 2016 filer. 

 

Most of the interview was about the information in the 751 packet, some general questions about the marriage/life and I had to update a few documents since my address changed.  My address change was processed but the officer requested I updated the original filing papers to reflect the new address for reasons I did not care to ask about.

The N-400 bit was a few minutes at most.

At the end, the officer congratulated me and handed me a summary of the appointment stating I passed and was recommended for citizenship.  Officer said I will get stuff by mail.

 

For those who put in enquiries on the website for case status update... I put in a few requests and it was a waste of time.  Never heard back with any useful info.  I scheduled an infopass just for additional information and was able to get current status of my case not available online or provided by a level 2 officer.  If you need an update, I would highly recommend infopass.

[rt1012 18]

55 minutes ago, hellfyre said:

I just have my 751/400 combo interview last week.  I didn't get a notice for the 751 so I took the documents only mentioned in the N-400 letter. My spouse came along too and just waited the whole time.  I am a Aug 30 2016 filer. 

 

Most of the interview was about the information in the 751 packet, some general questions about the marriage/life and I had to update a few documents since my address changed.  My address change was processed but the officer requested I updated the original filing papers to reflect the new address for reasons I did not care to ask about.

The N-400 bit was a few minutes at most.

At the end, the officer congratulated me and handed me a summary of the appointment stating I passed and was recommended for citizenship.  Officer said I will get stuff by mail.

 

For those who put in enquiries on the website for case status update... I put in a few requests and it was a waste of time.  Never heard back with any useful info.  I scheduled an infopass just for additional information and was able to get current status of my case not available online or provided by a level 2 officer.  If you need an update, I would highly recommend infopass.

Congratulations!

[Tc123 31]

On 7/15/2018 at 9:04 AM, Zombie69 said:

This will take effect on September 11th, 2018. Better be approved the first time. Just need to try hard as much as you can to be approved the first time as if your life depends on it. Sounds like they won't give you a second chance anymore, no more RFE. If one got denied, he or she could be placed in deportation proceedings. This is New Trump policy. Go figure. It is scary and clearly anti immigration. Trump is making it more and more difficult for legal immigration as well. 

https://www.uscis.gov/news/news-releases/uscis-updates-policy-guidance-certain-requests-evidence-and-notices-intent-deny

This is scary! I’m glad my interview is finally next month

[Tc123 31]

On 7/17/2018 at 1:45 AM, hellfyre said:

I just have my 751/400 combo interview last week.  I didn't get a notice for the 751 so I took the documents only mentioned in the N-400 letter. My spouse came along too and just waited the whole time.  I am a Aug 30 2016 filer. 

 

Most of the interview was about the information in the 751 packet, some general questions about the marriage/life and I had to update a few documents since my address changed.  My address change was processed but the officer requested I updated the original filing papers to reflect the new address for reasons I did not care to ask about.

The N-400 bit was a few minutes at most.

At the end, the officer congratulated me and handed me a summary of the appointment stating I passed and was recommended for citizenship.  Officer said I will get stuff by mail.

 

For those who put in enquiries on the website for case status update... I put in a few requests and it was a waste of time.  Never heard back with any useful info.  I scheduled an infopass just for additional information and was able to get current status of my case not available online or provided by a level 2 officer.  If you need an update, I would highly recommend infopass.

Congrats!

[Zombie69 363]

3 minutes ago, Tc123 said:

This is scary! I’m glad my interview is finally next month

I am glad you are close to the finishing line! Congrats.

[Tc123 31]

8 minutes ago, Zombie69 said:

I am glad you are close to the finishing line! Congrats.

Thank you! I am happy that my journey is almost over too

[Zombie69 363]

3 minutes ago, Tc123 said:

Thank you! I am happy that my journey is almost over too

Keep us posted about how the interview goes! Good luck.

[4jacques 14]

21 hours ago, Tc123 said:

This is scary! I’m glad my interview is finally next month

Our Interview is August 16, 2018 @ 8:30AM - When is yours?

[Tc123 31]

3 hours ago, 4jacques said:

Our Interview is August 16, 2018 @ 8:30AM - When is yours?

Finally right after both of us got canceled! Mine is August 9th Good luck to your interview!

[4jacques 14]

4 minutes ago, Tc123 said:

Finally right after both of us got canceled! Mine is August 9th Good luck to your interview!

Thanks and Good Luck as well :-) July July go away so we can get some peace Hooray!

[Tc123 31]

4 hours ago, 4jacques said:

Thanks and Good Luck as well :-) July July go away so we can get some peace Hooray!

Haha...Thanks! Seriously I can’t wait until August!

[Keeropi 3]

Hi, just a quick update. I did my combo interview 6/19/18. Took my spouse with me, but the officer said they don’t need him to go in with me.

The worst that could have happened, happened. I forgot my green card and my marriage certificate at home. This is why women should not change out purses often!!! Luckily, I had my sister bring my green card to us since we lived an hour away! The officer said if I had submitted my marriage certificate twice in the past (I-485/I-130 and I-751) with my application package, then he’ll look through the file and that I won’t need to mail it in separately. We began with the standard procedures like swearing to tell the truth and then did the history test. He didn’t ask me anything about marriage nor for evidence. I offered my 3 years tax returns and new leasing agreement, which he was like “sure, I’ll go make a copy”. He did subtly asked me if my spouse had been to my country and I said yes and talked about our time there with my family and hope to visit again soon once all this is finalized. At the end of the interview, the officer gave me a piece of paper that said that I passed the test, but they can’t make a decision right now. I apologized for my lack of preparation. The officer was friendly and said he is only concerned about my date of eligibility since I’m applying under the 3-year basis. Which I told him it’s going on 4 years since I became a PR. Anyway, he told me they will communicate their decision via mail and to wait 1-2 weeks (Liessss! Haha). Here we are, 4 weeks later. Waiting. Minus the Independence holiday, ok... :/

On 7/16/18, I got the congratulations for approval to remove conditions. Half excited that something is moving, but since applying for N-400, I’ve just been focused on that. I guess this I-751 chapter of my journey is finally closed and just waiting for my new card in mail.

Hope ya’ll are doing well! One more step to go! And congrats to those who became citizen!

[kincowhe 7]

Hi all

 

Just want to share with you about my combo interview at the SF office early this month. 

 

With both the I-751 and N-400 interview notices, my spouse and I attended the combo interview at the SF office. We waited for around 10-15 mins in the waiting area and were called in for the interview. A middle-aged Asian woman was the interviewer, very nice, friendly. First, she had us swear in, then had us review the G-325 forms which were submitted with my I-485 fours years ago. She said if there are any changes since then, just make corrections on the form and sign. Then, she asked me and my spouse some questions re our life, family, how we met, travel history, etc. After around 5 mins, she had my spouse leave the room and wait outside, then she started the N-400 interview. She started the civics test first, then writing and speaking test. The six questions she asked are all very simple questions, including what is rule of law, name of ocean on the west coast, name of anthem,  and I forgot the other three. There are 10 questions on the list, as long as you got the first six right, she would stop asking. After that, she started going over the N-400 form's questions one by one with me. She would make notes on the forms, this process took around 15 mins, coz it is a long form. Then she asked if I brought any updated docs. Then I handed her the 2016 and 2017 tax returns, more updated mortgage statements, car registration, health coverage statement, W-2s, bank statement, etc. all showing joint ownership. and photos. She kept some of the docs in  my file. Then at last, she handed me a letter Form N-652 showing that I passed the civics and English test, and that a written decision will be mailed to me. The interview said she has not had time review my updated docs yet, and if everything is ok, I will receive decision and oath ceremony letter in 60 days. Then she led me out. Then that's it for the interview.

 

Then two days after the interview, it shows I-751 was approved, then later N-400 status shows in line for oath ceremony.

 

Good luck to you all

[Tc123 31]

On 7/19/2018 at 4:00 PM, kincowhe said:

Hi all

 

Just want to share with you about my combo interview at the SF office early this month. 

 

With both the I-751 and N-400 interview notices, my spouse and I attended the combo interview at the SF office. We waited for around 10-15 mins in the waiting area and were called in for the interview. A middle-aged Asian woman was the interviewer, very nice, friendly. First, she had us swear in, then had us review the G-325 forms which were submitted with my I-485 fours years ago. She said if there are any changes since then, just make corrections on the form and sign. Then, she asked me and my spouse some questions re our life, family, how we met, travel history, etc. After around 5 mins, she had my spouse leave the room and wait outside, then she started the N-400 interview. She started the civics test first, then writing and speaking test. The six questions she asked are all very simple questions, including what is rule of law, name of ocean on the west coast, name of anthem,  and I forgot the other three. There are 10 questions on the list, as long as you got the first six right, she would stop asking. After that, she started going over the N-400 form's questions one by one with me. She would make notes on the forms, this process took around 15 mins, coz it is a long form. Then she asked if I brought any updated docs. Then I handed her the 2016 and 2017 tax returns, more updated mortgage statements, car registration, health coverage statement, W-2s, bank statement, etc. all showing joint ownership. and photos. She kept some of the docs in  my file. Then at last, she handed me a letter Form N-652 showing that I passed the civics and English test, and that a written decision will be mailed to me. The interview said she has not had time review my updated docs yet, and if everything is ok, I will receive decision and oath ceremony letter in 60 days. Then she led me out. Then that's it for the interview.

 

Then two days after the interview, it shows I-751 was approved, then later N-400 status shows in line for oath ceremony.

 

Good luck to you all

Thank you for sharing your experience! I will have the combo interview at SF office too in 2 weeks! Congratulations!!

On 7/18/2018 at 10:21 PM, kyu said:

Hi, just a quick update. I did my combo interview 6/19/18. Took my spouse with me, but the officer said they don’t need him to go in with me.

The worst that could have happened, happened. I forgot my green card and my marriage certificate at home. This is why women should not change out purses often!!! Luckily, I had my sister bring my green card to us since we lived an hour away! The officer said if I had submitted my marriage certificate twice in the past (I-485/I-130 and I-751) with my application package, then he’ll look through the file and that I won’t need to mail it in separately. We began with the standard procedures like swearing to tell the truth and then did the history test. He didn’t ask me anything about marriage nor for evidence. I offered my 3 years tax returns and new leasing agreement, which he was like “sure, I’ll go make a copy”. He did subtly asked me if my spouse had been to my country and I said yes and talked about our time there with my family and hope to visit again soon once all this is finalized. At the end of the interview, the officer gave me a piece of paper that said that I passed the test, but they can’t make a decision right now. I apologized for my lack of preparation. The officer was friendly and said he is only concerned about my date of eligibility since I’m applying under the 3-year basis. Which I told him it’s going on 4 years since I became a PR. Anyway, he told me they will communicate their decision via mail and to wait 1-2 weeks (Liessss! Haha). Here we are, 4 weeks later. Waiting. Minus the Independence holiday, ok... :/

On 7/16/18, I got the congratulations for approval to remove conditions. Half excited that something is moving, but since applying for N-400, I’ve just been focused on that. I guess this I-751 chapter of my journey is finally closed and just waiting for my new card in mail.

Hope ya’ll are doing well! One more step to go! And congrats to those who became citizen!

Congratulations!!

[Californian wife 17]

How long before my I551 stamp expires should I go get a new one? I have like another month or two left before it's expires.... 

Edited July 25, 2018 by Californian wife