N-400 July 2018 Filers

[Alen11 1]

Hey hello, guys!

Finally had my oath ceremony today! 

Thank you guys for good advice! 

And good luck to everybody to those still waiting.

 

[prolixus 6]

I haven't posted much on here, but I filed July 25, 2018 online and my local office is Orlando, FL. Filing under 3 year rule.

 

Biometrics on August 13th, 2018

Received interview notice on Feb 26, 2019

Interview for April 9, 2019.

 

I've been married to my spouse for nearly 8 years, we lived in Canada first before moving to the US. I came with an IR-1 visa and got the 10 year green card right away so I don't have to remove conditions. 

 

My case should be pretty standard but I got a speeding ticket in July of 2016. I know you don't need documents for it (it was a $120 ticket, paid it right away), but I have the certified court disposition for it anyway. Hoping it won't cause a problem.

 

I updated my address 3 times since living in the US, but was a few months late updating my address the 3rd time around, and have all documentation for it. 

 

I have loads of back up to prove our marriage. Recent mortgage docs, house title, car loan, credit cards, bank statements, tax docs, all in both our names. 

 

I didn't submit any photo evidence of our marriage. But we went on a few trips together, and I have some with her family and her with mine. Do you guys bring photos like those to the interview? Would be a pain to get them done but I could. 

 

I'll post about my interview and oath experience once it's over!

 

[Lemon23 400]

2 minutes ago, prolixus said:

I haven't posted much on here, but I filed July 25, 2018 online and my local office is Orlando, FL. Filing under 3 year rule.

 

Biometrics on August 13th, 2018

Received interview notice on Feb 26, 2019

Interview for April 9, 2019.

 

I've been married to my spouse for nearly 8 years, we lived in Canada first before moving to the US. I came with an IR-1 visa and got the 10 year green card right away so I don't have to remove conditions. 

 

My case should be pretty standard but I got a speeding ticket in July of 2016. I know you don't need documents for it (it was a $120 ticket, paid it right away), but I have the certified court disposition for it anyway. Hoping it won't cause a problem.

 

I updated my address 3 times since living in the US, but was a few months late updating my address the 3rd time around, and have all documentation for it. 

 

I have loads of back up to prove our marriage. Recent mortgage docs, house title, car loan, credit cards, bank statements, tax docs, all in both our names. 

 

I didn't submit any photo evidence of our marriage. But we went on a few trips together, and I have some with her family and her with mine. Do you guys bring photos like those to the interview? Would be a pain to get them done but I could. 

 

I'll post about my interview and oath experience once it's over!

 

wouldn't hurt to bring some specially the important occasions, but pictures were just secondary evidences, the primary evidences would be all the things that you've mentioned in terms of joint finances.

[prolixus 6]

Thanks for the reply Lemon23. I'll put together a few then, of mostly important events and with each others families. That should do it.

 

Oh, I also forgot to mention that I have lease information for each apartment we rented, with both our names on it. I also have documentation of volunteer work I've done a few times a year since 2017 to help with the good moral character issue, should that come up because of the speeding ticket. 

 

I didn't submit very much evidence when I first applied, just a few financials for each year since I've been here with both our names on them. Really don't want to get an RFE at the interview so I'm bringing as much as I can. 

 

 

[Lina&Juan 5]

Hi everyone.....Yesterday I had my interview and I passed and today I have my ceremony. I'm happy this journey is finally over.

[TheAff 5]

@prolixusI think you go into the interview with as much prep/evidence as you can manage. Don't be surprised if none of it is requested though - of course, it's dependent on the officer conducting your interview - but the only thing I was asked for was tax transcripts for the three most recent years.

Edited March 28, 2019 by TheAff

[prolixus 6]

@Lina&JuanHow was your interview? What questions were you asked? I think we have the same field office. I'm a little nervous for my interview.

 

@TheAffExactly, I'm trying to have everything I possibly can just in case. Best case scenario is that they don't need any of it, I don't mind at all lol.

[TheAff 5]

3 minutes ago, prolixus said:

@Lina&JuanHow was your interview? What questions were you asked? I think we have the same field office. I'm a little nervous for my interview.

 

@TheAffExactly, I'm trying to have everything I possibly can just in case. Best case scenario is that they don't need any of it, I don't mind at all lol.

You almost certainly know this already but make sure it's the official tax transcripts from the IRS, not just a printed off tax return. My interviewing officer made a remark about how many people he interviews don't bring the official IRS transcripts and he has to then RFE them. Even though your interview is before April 15th, I'd make sure your 2018 return is filed and that you have the transcript with you. 

[prolixus 6]

@TheAffThanks for the tip! I work in corporate finance so yeah I knew I needed the official IRS transcripts and I've got them for each year, including for the 2018 tax year. I don't owe any tax, and get a refund each year. 

[TheAff 5]

6 minutes ago, prolixus said:

@TheAffThanks for the tip! I work in corporate finance so yeah I knew I needed the official IRS transcripts and I've got them for each year, including for the 2018 tax year. I don't owe any tax, and get a refund each year. 

No problem - looks like you’re all set! Best of luck, I’m sure you’ll ace it. 

[Lina&Juan 5]

32 minutes ago, prolixus said:

@Lina&JuanHow was your interview? What questions were you asked? I think we have the same field office. I'm a little nervous for my interview.

 

@TheAffExactly, I'm trying to have everything I possibly can just in case. Best case scenario is that they don't need any of it, I don't mind at all lol.

Hi,

 

They asked me:

 

1. What is the capital of florida?

2. Who is the chief of justice of the United States?

3. What are two major political parties in the Unites states?

4. What is one promise you make when you become a United States citizen?

5. How old do citizens have to be to vote for president?

6. Who wrote the declaration of independence.

 

After that the officer asked me to read a sentence and then to write a sentence and then he started asking me about my husband, husbands date of birth, who I lived with, if I have children, my address, my compete name and after all that he start asking me the questions in the form.

 

I think it was around 15 to 20 minutes and then he asking me if a want to join the ceremony today.

 

Hope this information work.

 

Best luck,

[prolixus 6]

@Lina&Juan Thanks a lot, glad your interview went well. Congrats!!

[lovemywife85 33]

1 hour ago, TheAff said:

You almost certainly know this already but make sure it's the official tax transcripts from the IRS, not just a printed off tax return. My interviewing officer made a remark about how many people he interviews don't bring the official IRS transcripts and he has to then RFE them. Even though your interview is before April 15th, I'd make sure your 2018 return is filed and that you have the transcript with you. 

How we can get the official Transcript for the taxes?

[prolixus 6]

@lovemywife85 you can request it here https://www.irs.gov/individuals/get-transcript

[TheAff 5]

@lovemywife85 You can get them online from the IRS. This link will help https://www.irs.gov/individuals/get-transcript