N-400 October 2018 Filers

[Butterfly83 28]

4 hours ago, NewYorker14 said:

I am so nervous for this interview. How did you guys prepare for the interview? What should I expect? Can you all please share any helpful advise, info, tips anything at all to help me calm my nerves and be prepare for the interview?

 

I traveled  out of the US earlier this month, what proof do I show of that?

I worked a seasonal job my 1st year here for like 3 months but I did not put that on the application because I thought it was just 3 months it wouldn't matter but now I am regretting that, what proof should I take for that?

I did work study at my college and I did not put that either, what proof should I take for that? 

 

Do I need to walk with pay stubs? Or anything else that is not on the interview letter? 

 

What was the interview like for you guys?

PLEASE HELP!!!! 

Noone asked me for proofs for my jobs and travels! They don't even have time for it! They have to get through ALL the questions on your application + some basic questions + your civics/english test + possibly extra q-s for your ROC within half an hour. Unless there is something sketchy about your case, noone will ask for anything! All they asked me for was MY passport (not even my husbands) and I forced my tax papers on him (he didn't even want it). Others report that they asked for taxes + updated leases (if you rent) + passports.... Nothing else. If you didn't put down your work study, don't mention it either, only what's on your application. Give short answers. They don't have time for your life story. And don't worry. It will be easy and fine! (Obviously you can take airline tix and paystubs are proof if you want to.)

[binashi 9]

On 6/26/2019 at 10:09 AM, NewYorker14 said:

Me tooooooooo! How did you prepare for the interview? Can you share any advise with me? What should I expect? I am so nervous. 

Just study the civics, don't be nervous! It's totally normal but relax. What time is your appointment?I went in early because it might be mad traffic in the city. I'd rather wait inside the  building than hang around outside and miss the appt. I just bought whatever they stated on the interview letter. I had my green card and passport with me. My IO asked for my SS Card and i told her it's not with me and it was not a problem. She basically asked the same questions we answered in our application form. Then civics questions started. She  basically started questioning me without any prelude so it kinda threw me off. She also verified my travels and my occupation. For my employers/schools, it wasn't filled out in her part so i suggest print out a copy of the application form just in case some of the answers will not show up in your IO's end. The IO will let youknow if you passed or failed. If you passed, she will ask you if you want to wait for your oath ceremony notice which they give out same day by batch or send it by mail assuming you don't have a name change. If you opted in for it, you're gonna sign a name change form and your oath will be mailed to you. 

[dannyphan91 30]

Got my passport today. It only took a week. The journey has finally end. I’m so thankful for this group. Hope everyone will get naturalization sooner. 

[nompish 86]

Got my passport a few days ago. Moving over to the i-130 section, have applied for my mom. See you guys over there if any pf you decide to bring family members. Ciao! Am available via private message if anyone needs help with anything

[ordjnb 40]

8 hours ago, nompish said:

Got my passport a few days ago. Moving over to the i-130 section, have applied for my mom. See you guys over there if any pf you decide to bring family members. Ciao! Am available via private message if anyone needs help with anything

I'll be doing the same for my parents in Cape Town

[apple21 953]

June 7th interview and I just got the generic email saying no updates. Uuuurrrggghhh.

[mdx81 1]

My wife applied in Oct 20, 2018. Is anybody still waiting for the interview? It should be soon?

 

anyway to get this expedited? Her mom has cancer and she wants to bring her to the us for better treatment. Thank you in advance for any reply!

[ordjnb 40]

6 hours ago, mdx81 said:

My wife applied in Oct 20, 2018. Is anybody still waiting for the interview? It should be soon?

 

anyway to get this expedited? Her mom has cancer and she wants to bring her to the us for better treatment. Thank you in advance for any reply!

Unfortunately not. You will have to wait. 

 

In the meantime her mum can apply for a B1 Visa to visit for treatment? Of course she can only stay 6 months max in a year. 

[SusieQQQ 11,586]

10 hours ago, mdx81 said:

My wife applied in Oct 20, 2018. Is anybody still waiting for the interview? It should be soon?

 

 

Yes me and I applied Oct 1. Still have Nov as estimated completion date.

[SusieQQQ 11,586]

3 hours ago, ordjnb said:

Unfortunately not. You will have to wait. 

 

In the meantime her mum can apply for a B1 Visa to visit for treatment? Of course she can only stay 6 months max in a year. 

Yes she can get B2 medical visit visa. 

even if she naturalized right now it would still take around a year before i130 for her mom was processed.

[skywalkerjedi 1]

I applied my N400 October 2018.  I already did my biometrics.  No interview date yet.  

 

Question, I have an expired passport from my native country.  Should I get a new one?  Or an expired passport will do? 

 

Thanks in advance!

 

 

[apple21 953]

18 hours ago, skywalkerjedi said:

I applied my N400 October 2018.  I already did my biometrics.  No interview date yet.  

 

Question, I have an expired passport from my native country.  Should I get a new one?  Or an expired passport will do? 

 

Thanks in advance!

 

 

I have an expired passport too when I went to my interview. The officer looked at it and there was no issue. Don't worry about it. 

[Butterfly83 28]

On 7/2/2019 at 2:34 PM, nompish said:

Got my passport a few days ago. Moving over to the i-130 section, have applied for my mom. See you guys over there if any pf you decide to bring family members. Ciao! Am available via private message if anyone needs help with anything

Did you expedite yours? 
You are brave soul for continuing on with more immigration stuff. I'm done for life.  Good look to your mom, I hope it goes smoothly!

[nompish 86]

16 hours ago, Butterfly83 said:

Did you expedite yours? 
You are brave soul for continuing on with more immigration stuff. I'm done for life.  Good look to your mom, I hope it goes smoothly!

Yes, did expedite cos am traveling to England soon and didn't wanna risk the 4-8 weeks one. Lol! i know right ...but i miss my mom so much and as a widow she has nothing holding her @home and she doesn't mind living here with me. 

[NewYorkLover 38]

Does anyone know how often they conduct Judicial Oath ceremonies in NY? I live in Qns. Has anyone on here requested a name change on their N400 application?