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5 minutes ago, monil622 said:

we got out Biomatric letter on Saturday for april 18 2019 our office is Nebraska for I-751 

Seems like you filed in January? This is an April thread :) 

Question though - Did you apply for N400 at the same time too?

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"The US immigration process requires a great deal of knowledge, planning, time, patience, and a significant amount of money.  It is quite a journey!"

- Some old child of the 50's & 60's on his laptop 

 

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Registered Nurse- Retired- I practiced in the areas of Labor & Delivery, Home Health, Adolescent Psych, & Adult Psych.

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In summary, it took 13 months for approval of the CR-1.  It took 44 months for approval of the I-751.  It took 4 months for approval of the N-400.   It took 172 days from N-400 application to Oath Ceremony.   It took 6 weeks for Passport, then 7 additional weeks for return of wife's Naturalization Certificate.. 
 

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2 minutes ago, Dmitry07 said:

Seems like you filed in January? This is an April thread :) 

Question though - Did you apply for N400 at the same time too?

 

Yes i did 

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3 minutes ago, monil622 said:

 

Yes i did 

How?  My calculations show that you can't file until January of 2020 if your GC expired in March of 2019.

"The US immigration process requires a great deal of knowledge, planning, time, patience, and a significant amount of money.  It is quite a journey!"

- Some old child of the 50's & 60's on his laptop 

 

Senior Master Sergeant, US Air Force- Retired (after 20+ years)- Missile Systems Maintenance & Titan 2 ICBM Launch Crew Duty (200+ Alert tours)

Registered Nurse- Retired- I practiced in the areas of Labor & Delivery, Home Health, Adolescent Psych, & Adult Psych.

IT Professional- Retired- Web Site Design, Hardware Maintenance, Compound Pharmacy Software Trainer, On-site go live support, Database Manager, App Designer.

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In summary, it took 13 months for approval of the CR-1.  It took 44 months for approval of the I-751.  It took 4 months for approval of the N-400.   It took 172 days from N-400 application to Oath Ceremony.   It took 6 weeks for Passport, then 7 additional weeks for return of wife's Naturalization Certificate.. 
 

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Hi everyone,

 

My green card will expire on July 21, 2019. First day I can apply for removal of conditions will be on April 22, 2019. I am assembling paperwork and finishing up my application this week.

 

How did you guys assemble your package? I read on the USCIS website that ACCO fasteners and paper clips are preferable. I used binders when I filed earlier applications, but apparently you're not really supposed to do that. Did you use tabs to locate the different documents? I'm thinking of placing the documents in the order stated on the cover letter. Will that be OK?

 

Also, my spouse and I do not share a checking account in the bank. We only have a savings account together that does not have much activity on it. I see that others are including every single bank statement in their application, but I don't think this would work for our savings account since it has many months with no activity on it. Is that OK, you think? I have other evidence to show for.

 

I'm excited and nervous to start this process (again) and follow your journeys!

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1 minute ago, RandB said:

Hi everyone,

 

My green card will expire on July 21, 2019. First day I can apply for removal of conditions will be on April 22, 2019. I am assembling paperwork and finishing up my application this week.

 

How did you guys assemble your package? I read on the USCIS website that ACCO fasteners and paper clips are preferable. I used binders when I filed earlier applications, but apparently you're not really supposed to do that. Did you use tabs to locate the different documents? I'm thinking of placing the documents in the order stated on the cover letter. Will that be OK?

 

Also, my spouse and I do not share a checking account in the bank. We only have a savings account together that does not have much activity on it. I see that others are including every single bank statement in their application, but I don't think this would work for our savings account since it has many months with no activity on it. Is that OK, you think? I have other evidence to show for.

 

I'm excited and nervous to start this process (again) and follow your journeys!

I simply clipped everything together with one binder clip.......putting everything in the order listed on my cover sheet...

image.png.8904693f0aef617fb5b75e24f12d61a4.png

"The US immigration process requires a great deal of knowledge, planning, time, patience, and a significant amount of money.  It is quite a journey!"

- Some old child of the 50's & 60's on his laptop 

 

Senior Master Sergeant, US Air Force- Retired (after 20+ years)- Missile Systems Maintenance & Titan 2 ICBM Launch Crew Duty (200+ Alert tours)

Registered Nurse- Retired- I practiced in the areas of Labor & Delivery, Home Health, Adolescent Psych, & Adult Psych.

IT Professional- Retired- Web Site Design, Hardware Maintenance, Compound Pharmacy Software Trainer, On-site go live support, Database Manager, App Designer.

______________________________________

In summary, it took 13 months for approval of the CR-1.  It took 44 months for approval of the I-751.  It took 4 months for approval of the N-400.   It took 172 days from N-400 application to Oath Ceremony.   It took 6 weeks for Passport, then 7 additional weeks for return of wife's Naturalization Certificate.. 
 

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8 minutes ago, RandB said:

Also, my spouse and I do not share a checking account in the bank. We only have a savings account together that does not have much activity on it.

Are you providing evidence of financial co-mingling?  I have read that is important.

"The US immigration process requires a great deal of knowledge, planning, time, patience, and a significant amount of money.  It is quite a journey!"

- Some old child of the 50's & 60's on his laptop 

 

Senior Master Sergeant, US Air Force- Retired (after 20+ years)- Missile Systems Maintenance & Titan 2 ICBM Launch Crew Duty (200+ Alert tours)

Registered Nurse- Retired- I practiced in the areas of Labor & Delivery, Home Health, Adolescent Psych, & Adult Psych.

IT Professional- Retired- Web Site Design, Hardware Maintenance, Compound Pharmacy Software Trainer, On-site go live support, Database Manager, App Designer.

______________________________________

In summary, it took 13 months for approval of the CR-1.  It took 44 months for approval of the I-751.  It took 4 months for approval of the N-400.   It took 172 days from N-400 application to Oath Ceremony.   It took 6 weeks for Passport, then 7 additional weeks for return of wife's Naturalization Certificate.. 
 

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12 minutes ago, RandB said:

Also, my spouse and I do not share a checking account in the bank. We only have a savings account together that does not have much activity on it. I see that others are including every single bank statement in their application, but I don't think this would work for our savings account since it has many months with no activity on it. Is that OK, you think? I have other evidence to show for.

Really consider showing some kind of account with both names on it besides the savings. What about credit cards where your spouse is an authorized user?

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26-Jul-2016: Married abroad in Russia 👩‍❤️‍👨 See guide here
21-Dec-2016: I-130 filed at Moscow USCIS field office*
29-Dec-2016: I-130 approved! Yay! 🎊 

17-Jan-2017: Case number received

21-Mar-2017: Medical Exam completed

24-Mar-2017: Interview at Embassy - approved! 🎉

29-Mar-2017: CR-1 Visa received (via mail)

02-Apr-2017: USCIS Immigrant (GC) Fee paid

28-Jun-2017: Port of Entry @ PDX 🛩️

21-Jul-2017: No SSN after three weeks; applied in person at the SSA

22-Jul-2017: GC arrived in the mail 📬

31-Jul-2017: SSN arrived via mail, hurrah!

 

*NOTE: The USCIS Field Office in Moscow is now CLOSED as of February 28th, 2019.

 

Removal of Conditions - MSC Service Center

 28-Jun-2019: Conditional GC expires

30-Mar-2019: Eligible to apply for ROC

01-Apr-2019: ROC in the mail to Phoenix AZ lockbox! 📫

03-Apr-2019: ROC packet delivered to lockbox

09-Apr-2019: USCIS cashed check

09-Apr-2019: Case number received via text - MSC 📲

12-Apr-2019: Extension letter arrives via mail

19-Apr-2019: Biometrics letter arrives via mail

30-Apr-2019: Biometrics appointment at local office

26-Jun-2019: Case ready to be scheduled for interview 

04-Sep-2019: Interview was scheduled - letter to arrive in mail

09-Sep-2019: Interview letter arrived in the mail! ✉️

17-Oct-2019: Interview scheduled @ local USCIS  

18-Oct-2019: Interview cancelled & notice ordered*

18-Oct-2019: Case was approved! 🎉

22-Oct-2019: Card was mailed to me 📨

23-Oct-2019: Card was picked by USPS 

25-Oct-2019: 10 year GC Card received in mail 📬

 

*I don't understand this status because we DID have an interview!

 

🇺🇸 N-400 Application for Naturalization (Apr 2020-Jun 2021) 🛂

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30-Mar-2020: N-400 early filing window opens!

01-Apr-2020: Filed N-400 online 💻 

02-Apr-2020: NOA 1 - Receipt No. received online 📃

07-Apr-2020: NOA 1 - Receipt No. received via mail

05-May-2020: Moved to another state, filed AR-11 online

05-May-2020: Application transferred to another USCIS field office for review ➡️

15-May-2020: AR-11 request to change address completed

16-Jul-2020: Filed non-receipt inquiry due to never getting confirmation that case was transferred to new field office

15-Oct-2020: Received generic response to non-receipt inquiry, see full response here

10-Feb-2021: Contacted senator's office for help with USCIS

12-Feb-2021: Received canned response from senator's office that case is within processing time 😡

16-Feb-2021: Contacted other senator's office for help with USCIS - still no biometrics

19-Feb-2021: Biometrics reuse notice - canned response from other senator's office 🌐

23-Feb-2021: Interview scheduled - notice to come in the mail

25-Feb-2021: Biometrics reuse notice arrives via mail

01-Mar-2021: Interview notice letter arrives via mail  ✉️ 

29-Mar-2021: Passed interview at local office! Oath Ceremony to be scheduled

13-Apr-2021: Oath Ceremony notice was mailed

04-May-2021: Oath Ceremony scheduled 🎆 Unable to attend due to illness

04-May-2021: Mailed request to reschedule Oath to local office

05-May-2021: "You did not attend your Oath Ceremony" - notice to come in the mail

06-May-2021: Oath Ceremony will be scheduled, date TBA

12-May-2021: Oath Ceremony re-scheduled for June 3rd, then de-scheduled same day 😡 

25-May-2021: New Oath Ceremony notice was mailed

16-Jun-2021: Oath Ceremony scheduled 🎆 - DONE!!

17-Jun-2021: Certificate of Naturalization issued

 

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7 minutes ago, missileman said:

I simply clipped everything together with one binder clip.......putting everything in the order listed on my cover sheet...

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Thanks. That's what I'm planning on doing. :)

 

2 minutes ago, missileman said:

Are you providing evidence of financial co-mingling?  I have read that is important.

Yes, I am providing tax returns and transcripts for 2018 and 2017 showing that we filed jointly. My name might be on my spouse's credit card statements as well, so I'll look into that and add it to the package.

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1 minute ago, millefleur said:

Really consider showing some kind of account with both names on it besides the savings. What about credit cards where your spouse is an authorized user?

I believe my name should be on my spouse's credit card statements. I'll look into it.

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12 minutes ago, RandB said:

Hi everyone,

 

My green card will expire on July 21, 2019. First day I can apply for removal of conditions will be on April 22, 2019. I am assembling paperwork and finishing up my application this week.

 

How did you guys assemble your package? I read on the USCIS website that ACCO fasteners and paper clips are preferable. I used binders when I filed earlier applications, but apparently you're not really supposed to do that. Did you use tabs to locate the different documents? I'm thinking of placing the documents in the order stated on the cover letter. Will that be OK?

 

Also, my spouse and I do not share a checking account in the bank. We only have a savings account together that does not have much activity on it. I see that others are including every single bank statement in their application, but I don't think this would work for our savings account since it has many months with no activity on it. Is that OK, you think? I have other evidence to show for.

 

I'm excited and nervous to start this process (again) and follow your journeys!

My husband and I didn't share a bank account until very recently when his health warranted it, so I only sent one statement. I sent other evidence of co-mingling such as a house deed, insurance policies, vehicle titles, and then things like a purchase contract for countertops with both our names on it. There are lots of ways to show joint finances other than bank statements, in my opinion. I hope USCIS agrees. 

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1 minute ago, Love_A_Brit said:

My husband and I didn't share a bank account until very recently when his health warranted it, so I only sent one statement. I sent other evidence of co-mingling such as a house deed, insurance policies, vehicle titles, and then things like a purchase contract for countertops with both our names on it. There are lots of ways to show joint finances other than bank statements, in my opinion. I hope USCIS agrees. 

Both of our names are on our rental lease, renters insurance, health insurance policies, and electricity bills... We haven't made any big purchases together like countertops etc. Our car is not in my name, unfortunately.

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50 minutes ago, RandB said:

Both of our names are on our rental lease, renters insurance, health insurance policies, and electricity bills... We haven't made any big purchases together like countertops etc. Our car is not in my name, unfortunately.

Those are all strong. Nobody has everything (well, maybe some do!) but we have a jointly owned car but a weird health insurance situation (we don't have the same policy for various reasons). They are going to look at the whole picture of evidence, so just include as much as you can to help build that.

🇷🇺 CR-1 via DCF (Dec 2016-Jun 2017) & I-751 ROC (Apr 2019-Oct 2019)🌹

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Info about my DCF Moscow* experience here and here

26-Jul-2016: Married abroad in Russia 👩‍❤️‍👨 See guide here
21-Dec-2016: I-130 filed at Moscow USCIS field office*
29-Dec-2016: I-130 approved! Yay! 🎊 

17-Jan-2017: Case number received

21-Mar-2017: Medical Exam completed

24-Mar-2017: Interview at Embassy - approved! 🎉

29-Mar-2017: CR-1 Visa received (via mail)

02-Apr-2017: USCIS Immigrant (GC) Fee paid

28-Jun-2017: Port of Entry @ PDX 🛩️

21-Jul-2017: No SSN after three weeks; applied in person at the SSA

22-Jul-2017: GC arrived in the mail 📬

31-Jul-2017: SSN arrived via mail, hurrah!

 

*NOTE: The USCIS Field Office in Moscow is now CLOSED as of February 28th, 2019.

 

Removal of Conditions - MSC Service Center

 28-Jun-2019: Conditional GC expires

30-Mar-2019: Eligible to apply for ROC

01-Apr-2019: ROC in the mail to Phoenix AZ lockbox! 📫

03-Apr-2019: ROC packet delivered to lockbox

09-Apr-2019: USCIS cashed check

09-Apr-2019: Case number received via text - MSC 📲

12-Apr-2019: Extension letter arrives via mail

19-Apr-2019: Biometrics letter arrives via mail

30-Apr-2019: Biometrics appointment at local office

26-Jun-2019: Case ready to be scheduled for interview 

04-Sep-2019: Interview was scheduled - letter to arrive in mail

09-Sep-2019: Interview letter arrived in the mail! ✉️

17-Oct-2019: Interview scheduled @ local USCIS  

18-Oct-2019: Interview cancelled & notice ordered*

18-Oct-2019: Case was approved! 🎉

22-Oct-2019: Card was mailed to me 📨

23-Oct-2019: Card was picked by USPS 

25-Oct-2019: 10 year GC Card received in mail 📬

 

*I don't understand this status because we DID have an interview!

 

🇺🇸 N-400 Application for Naturalization (Apr 2020-Jun 2021) 🛂

Spoiler

Filed during Covid-19 & moved states 1 month after filing

30-Mar-2020: N-400 early filing window opens!

01-Apr-2020: Filed N-400 online 💻 

02-Apr-2020: NOA 1 - Receipt No. received online 📃

07-Apr-2020: NOA 1 - Receipt No. received via mail

05-May-2020: Moved to another state, filed AR-11 online

05-May-2020: Application transferred to another USCIS field office for review ➡️

15-May-2020: AR-11 request to change address completed

16-Jul-2020: Filed non-receipt inquiry due to never getting confirmation that case was transferred to new field office

15-Oct-2020: Received generic response to non-receipt inquiry, see full response here

10-Feb-2021: Contacted senator's office for help with USCIS

12-Feb-2021: Received canned response from senator's office that case is within processing time 😡

16-Feb-2021: Contacted other senator's office for help with USCIS - still no biometrics

19-Feb-2021: Biometrics reuse notice - canned response from other senator's office 🌐

23-Feb-2021: Interview scheduled - notice to come in the mail

25-Feb-2021: Biometrics reuse notice arrives via mail

01-Mar-2021: Interview notice letter arrives via mail  ✉️ 

29-Mar-2021: Passed interview at local office! Oath Ceremony to be scheduled

13-Apr-2021: Oath Ceremony notice was mailed

04-May-2021: Oath Ceremony scheduled 🎆 Unable to attend due to illness

04-May-2021: Mailed request to reschedule Oath to local office

05-May-2021: "You did not attend your Oath Ceremony" - notice to come in the mail

06-May-2021: Oath Ceremony will be scheduled, date TBA

12-May-2021: Oath Ceremony re-scheduled for June 3rd, then de-scheduled same day 😡 

25-May-2021: New Oath Ceremony notice was mailed

16-Jun-2021: Oath Ceremony scheduled 🎆 - DONE!!

17-Jun-2021: Certificate of Naturalization issued

 

🎆 Members new and old: don't forget to fill in your VJ timeline! 🎇 https://www.visajourney.com/timeline/

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