I-751 OCTOBER 2018

[prok 56]

39 minutes ago, Suze1 said:

Hey Prok,

Thanks, Buddy!

Yeah, they like doing biometrics, right? They seem to do them whenever you show up.  haa haa

Yeah, did the bio for the ROC. Still, have to do 'em again for N-400.

They did them twice for N-400, like I mentioned earlier.

 

Yeah, talk about fast! N-400 is nothing like ROC. ROC takes forever and moves SO SLOW.

N-400 is like - "Here...do this.... do that... see ya next month!!!"

 

So, don't sweat it...just let them do what they do.

It will be over soon enough.

 

Tampa seems to be very busy. They have an oath ceremony on Feb 13th and March 6th. Said forget about the 13th, and MAYBE the first or second one in March.

My IO was very friendly. Just be cordial up front, and they can warm up to you. We were cracking jokes at the end as we walked back to the waiting area.

 

Soon, my friend, soon, for you.

 

Peace!

 

 

 

Sorry for these too many questions. Lol!, did you go as a couple or one can appear alone without spouse at interview? Please let me know. Thanks and congratulations oncemore 

[Suze1 366]

Never a problem, Prok. That is why we are all here...to help, and share.

 

We went together. Spouse waited in the waiting room. Since we had the green card already, when it was time for the interview the IO did not ask the spouse to join.

Which is exactly what we expected.

 

We sat up front, and we both approached the IO when called. And we both introduced ourselves to the IO, on purpose - to show full support.

 

We also took all documents from CR1--->ROC--->N-400,  to be ready for ANYTHING. And the IO did not ask to see any of the earlier documents.

It was over in 15 mins or so. Very cordially done, very efficiently done.

 

Now, as to the rules, yes one can appear without the spouse if it is not a combo interview (ROC + N-400), and if they did not ask you to bring your spouse.

 

But, there was NO WAY we were not going together, and making it clear that WE WERE TOGETHER.

 

As people finished and left, we moved to be on the first row right in front of the IO door.

In fact, when the IO came to call us, she just smiled and gestured at us, and we approached her. So, she knew exactly who we were, and did not even have to call our names.  And there were plenty of people still there, so, she must have already read the file and knew what we looked like. She was very, very cordial to us. Graciously so. And we were likewise to her.

 

 

Edited February 7, 2020 by Suze1

[Suze1 366]

@prok

Plenty of people came to Tampa USCIS alone that day, and were approved.

 

A guy from Hungary, three young ladies (Hispanic and Asian), a guy from the Dominican Republic. All got approved. We did THUMBS UP when they left and chatted. Lots of smiles all round.

Some people clearly brought lawyers. 

Some brought their kids, who were playing on the floor with their toy cars.

 

So, you do not HAVE to bring your spouse, necessarily.

 

But, WE went together...because we could and wanted to. 

But my spouse did not get invited to be there during the actual interview.  There was no need. 

 

The IO looked at my spouse and said - "Okay, so if you just let me borrow her for a few minutes, I promise to return her to you."  smile...We had a GREAT IO!

 

Peace!

Edited February 7, 2020 by Suze1

[prok 56]

43 minutes ago, Suze1 said:

Never a problem, Prok. That is why we are all here...to help, and share.

 

We went together. Spouse waited in the waiting room. Since we had the green card already, when it was time for the interview the IO did not ask the spouse to join.

Which is exactly what we expected.

 

We sat up front, and we both approached the IO when called. And we both introduced ourselves to the IO, on purpose - to show full support.

 

We also took all documents from CR1--->ROC--->N-400,  to be ready for ANYTHING. And the IO did not ask to see any of the earlier documents.

It was over in 15 mins or so. Very cordially done, very efficiently done.

 

Now, as to the rules, yes one can appear without the spouse if it is not a combo interview (ROC + N-400), and if they did not ask you to bring your spouse.

 

But, there was NO WAY we were not going together, and making it clear that WE WERE TOGETHER.

 

As people finished and left, we moved to be on the first row right in front of the IO door.

In fact, when the IO came to call us, she just smiled and gestured at us, and we approached her. So, she knew exactly who we were, and did not even have to call our names.  And there were plenty of people still there, so, she must have already read the file and knew what we looked like. She was very, very cordial to us. Graciously so. And we were likewise to her.

 

 

Wow!!! Interesting!!! Thanks

[prok 56]

24 minutes ago, Suze1 said:

@prok

Plenty of people came to Tampa USCIS alone that day, and were approved.

 

A guy from Hungary, three young ladies (Hispanic and Asian), a guy from the Dominican Republic. All got approved. We did THUMBS UP when they left and chatted. Lots of smiles all round.

Some people clearly brought lawyers. 

Some brought their kids, who were playing on the floor with their toy cars.

 

So, you do not HAVE to bring your spouse, necessarily.

 

But, WE went together...because we could and wanted to. 

But my spouse did not get invited to be there during the actual interview.  There was no need. 

 

The IO looked at my spouse and said - "Okay, so if you just let me borrow her for a few minutes, I promise to return her to you."  smile...We had a GREAT IO!

 

Peace!

Got it. Thanks 

[Lola_lalo 211]

1 hour ago, Suze1 said:

CONGRATS!

 

We actually got our green card BEFORE we got the letter telling us that we were approved for the green card!!!

The card arrived first, and the letter arrived second. So...hee hee

 

Took just a couple of days for the green card to get to us, based on the date specified on the letter.

 

So, SOON for your daughter. No worries.

Thanks and Congratulations, actually my daughter's card arrived. Mine is not moving. I just want to know how long does it take between our card arrival

 

[Suze1 366]

@prok.

The IO had our I-751 file on her desk when we got to her office.

Since we gave her the 10-year green card with the interview letter at the door when she came to get me, and she looked at it as we walked, she remarked that, "Since you already have the 10 year green card, there is no need to do any of that, so we can just go straight to the citizenship application", which we did.

That took like 15 min, tops!  Easy peasy!

 

 

 

Edited February 7, 2020 by Suze1

[Patsyuchok 17]

Hey guys!

 

So I sent my response to the RFE from SRC (they said my petition was filed late, while it wasn’t). The response is just on its way, definitely has not made it to Texas yet.

 

BUT! This morning I got a notification “New Card Is Being Produced”! What???!!! 
 

I wonder if the USCIS contact center officer who I spoke to on the phone somehow helped the case? I don’t know, and I just hope this is not a mistake

[YESWECANDOIT 40]

4 hours ago, Patsyuchok said:

Hey guys!

 

So I sent my response to the RFE from SRC (they said my petition was filed late, while it wasn’t). The response is just on its way, definitely has not made it to Texas yet.

 

BUT! This morning I got a notification “New Card Is Being Produced”! What???!!! 
 

I wonder if the USCIS contact center officer who I spoke to on the phone somehow helped the case? I don’t know, and I just hope this is not a mistake

Awesome!!! Yayyyy!!!😊

[Lola_lalo 211]

My child who is my U.S. spouse's legal stepchildren gets the 10 year green card. How long do you think my card takes?

[Suze1 366]

Online Status Update: Citizenship Oath Ceremony Has Been Scheduled!

Was hoping for Feb 13th, but the IO laughed that off.

So, either March 6th or March 10th, we figure.

Preferably March 10th, because the IO said she manages that one and ALWAYS makes it a PARTY!!!!

Can't wait. Go Tampa!

Best to All,

Suze1

 

[prok 56]

1 hour ago, Suze1 said:

Online Status Update: Citizenship Oath Ceremony Has Been Scheduled!

Was hoping for Feb 13th, but the IO laughed that off.

So, either March 6th or March 10th, we figure.

Preferably March 10th, because the IO said she manages that one and ALWAYS makes it a PARTY!!!!

Can't wait. Go Tampa!

Best to All,

Suze1

 

I filed mine, it was online and immediately, I got the case number and the receipt. Next morning, the money was already debited in my account. What is next now? Hope bio will come in less than 6 weeks because I am traveling out of country.

[Suze1 366]

@prok Good for you! Yeah, the online system is great. Things move quickly. Would be surprised of you do not do biometrics in a few weeks. Also, once you get your bio appointment letter, you can go down early (we did) and take care of it. Start studying the 100 Civics questions, and have your N-400 originals ready.

[prok 56]

55 minutes ago, Suze1 said:

@prok Good for you! Yeah, the online system is great. Things move quickly. Would be surprised of you do not do biometrics in a few weeks. Also, once you get your bio appointment letter, you can go down early (we did) and take care of it. Start studying the 100 Civics questions, and have your N-400 originals ready.

Thanks, so how do I get the 100 civic questions to study? Are they going to send me a book to read or what?

[Suze1 366]

Read the guides on N-400, and the USCIS website.

 

Here are links related to the tests - 

 

The USCIS site:

https://www.uscis.gov/citizenship/learners/study-test/study-materials-civics-test

 

The 100 Questions:

https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/USCIS/Office of Citizenship/Citizenship Resource Center Site/Publications/100q.pdf

 

 

 

 

Edited February 11, 2020 by Suze1