Clarifying document checklist for upcoming interview

[kb9 6]

Hello all. My long awaited naturalization interview date is on November 27 in NYC. It’s been a year long wait, so I’m excited, while also ensuring I’m fully prepared for it.

 

I have some questions on the documents that I was asked to bring. I’m listing them along with relevant questions below:

 

The letter states “you must bring the following”:

1. The interview letter - check

2. Green card - check

3. Evidence of selective service registration - I lived in the US between the ages of 18-24 on a F1 student visa so I was not required to register for selective service. Do I need to bring anything to show this or do I disregard this requirement?

4. Passport - check

(Additional items which were requested because I’m naturalizing as a spouse of a USC)

5. Marriage certificate - check

6. Spouse’s birth or naturalization certificate - my US born wife only has a copy of her birth certificate not the original. Can I take the copy along with her original US passport to prove she was born in the US?

 

While I wasn’t asked to bring documents to prove our ongoing relationship to the interview, I did provide joint bank account, lease, and joint tax filing during the application. Should I take these too?

 

Thanks in advance for your help in clarifying the above questions.

 

[kb9 6]

30 minutes ago, love_my_wife said:

What was your status from 24-26 age? Cause if you were a permanent resident at any point during your 24-26 age, then you were required to register for selective service. Not doing it could jeopardize your application.

I went back to my home country (india) after F1 ended. I came back 9 years later with IR1 visa.

[kb9 6]

2 minutes ago, love_my_wife said:

Also, regarding your other documents, just keep all the documents with you that you think might be asked. Again, no pain in carrying all the papers with you! You never know what they ask for as their asks can be different for different cases and can vary from individual to individual!

Makes sense. How do you handle joint bank statement? Should I show latest statement or for all 3 years?

[Davesings 30]

On 11/16/2018 at 1:15 PM, kb9 said:

Hello all. My long awaited naturalization interview date is on November 27 in NYC. It’s been a year long wait, so I’m excited, while also ensuring I’m fully prepared for it.

 

I have some questions on the documents that I was asked to bring. I’m listing them along with relevant questions below:

 

The letter states “you must bring the following”:

1. The interview letter - check

2. Green card - check

3. Evidence of selective service registration - I lived in the US between the ages of 18-24 on a F1 student visa so I was not required to register for selective service. Do I need to bring anything to show this or do I disregard this requirement?

4. Passport - check

(Additional items which were requested because I’m naturalizing as a spouse of a USC)

5. Marriage certificate - check

6. Spouse’s birth or naturalization certificate - my US born wife only has a copy of her birth certificate not the original. Can I take the copy along with her original US passport to prove she was born in the US?

 

While I wasn’t asked to bring documents to prove our ongoing relationship to the interview, I did provide joint bank account, lease, and joint tax filing during the application. Should I take these too?

 

Thanks in advance for your help in clarifying the above questions.

 

You should also bring with you the most recent tax returns and/or tax transcript, along with proof that you still live together like a lease or rent payment stub. They asked for that at our interview, and we didn't think it was necessary since they didn't ask for it on paper. Since we didn't have the 2017 tax returns they postponed approval. We returned in person with the documents about an hour later, then we got the approval notice online the next day, but no info yet oath scheduling. 

[kb9 6]

Hi! Just got back from the interview and happy to say I was approved.

 

Good tips above on taking proof of continued relationship like IRS transcripts and utility bills/lease etc. I was also asked for photos and while I didn’t have any printouts, the Officer was satisfied after I showed pics from a recent vacation, on my phone.

Edited November 27, 2018 by kb9

[MFJC 5]

On 11/27/2018 at 3:09 PM, kb9 said:

Hi! Just got back from the interview and happy to say I was approved.

 

Good tips above on taking proof of continued relationship like IRS transcripts and utility bills/lease etc. I was also asked for photos and while I didn’t have any printouts, the Officer was satisfied after I showed pics from a recent vacation, on my phone.

Hi KB9 - Can I ask the date of your oath ceremony?  Just trying to figure out general timelines, my husband's interview is coming up, and we are wondering how quickly he might be sworn in after the interview (assuming it goes well - fingers crossed  )  Thanks!

[kb9 6]

I was initially scheduled for Dec 21, but since I was going away on international travel, I asked for a rescheduled date. And just got a letter indicating it'll now be on Jan 17. 

[egroeg 66]

On 11/16/2018 at 12:15 PM, kb9 said:

Hello all. My long awaited naturalization interview date is on November 27 in NYC. It’s been a year long wait, so I’m excited, while also ensuring I’m fully prepared for it.

 

I have some questions on the documents that I was asked to bring. I’m listing them along with relevant questions below:

 

The letter states “you must bring the following”:

1. The interview letter - check

2. Green card - check

3. Evidence of selective service registration - I lived in the US between the ages of 18-24 on a F1 student visa so I was not required to register for selective service. Do I need to bring anything to show this or do I disregard this requirement?

4. Passport - check

(Additional items which were requested because I’m naturalizing as a spouse of a USC)

5. Marriage certificate - check

6. Spouse’s birth or naturalization certificate - my US born wife only has a copy of her birth certificate not the original. Can I take the copy along with her original US passport to prove she was born in the US?

 

While I wasn’t asked to bring documents to prove our ongoing relationship to the interview, I did provide joint bank account, lease, and joint tax filing during the application. Should I take these too?

 

Thanks in advance for your help in clarifying the above questions.

 

hello I am in the exact same situation as you, I don't have my wife's birth certificate as it is with her parents. Did they ask you for the original or would her passport be enough ? She is a natural born citizen 

[MFJC 5]

On 1/8/2019 at 11:15 AM, kb9 said:

I was initially scheduled for Dec 21, but since I was going away on international travel, I asked for a rescheduled date. And just got a letter indicating it'll now be on Jan 17. 

Great, thanks for the info!!