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Filed: AOS (pnd) Country: Canada
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Just got out of our I-751 interview - way easier than I thought it would be! 

 

Security seemed a bit more intense than usual (I needed to take off some of my jewelry to go through the metal detector and they used to just tell me to leave it on), but the place was mostly empty so there was no line. I got my flu shot at work yesterday, so I was kind of paranoid I might be running a slight fever, but they didn't even check temperatures and just asked some general questions instead. 

 

We were sent to the waiting room - where a bunch of seats were blocked off for social distancing - and were there with a few other people. Our interview was scheduled for 9, but we only got called in around 9:30. Our interviewer was really pleasant and soft-spoken, and his office was filled with stuff from the local professional sports teams so my husband was immediately comfortable haha. He swore us in and then asked for our IDs and 2019 tax return. I also mentioned that I'd brought our lease renewal, bank statements from the time of the original filing of the I-751 to now (he only took the 2020 ones), a few more pictures, and our most recent insurance documents showing we're both covered under the same plans, so he took all of that too. He said that we have a lot of evidence on file and that I'm very organized, and showed me all of the paperwork we've submitted through this process so far. It was A LOT, but I also told him that I know there are people who submit a lot more and he laughed.

 

We were having a really general conversation while he photocopied and compiled everything - mostly with him saying I should apply for citizenship before the cost goes up - when he suddenly said "alright, we're just about done here. Just need to go through the form and we can get you guys on your way!" He went to the I-751 application, verified all of our information in it, and asked my husband the only question he asked either of us about each other: "when's your anniversary?" He jokingly said he always asks the guy because the girl will know, and my husband said "I mean, it's coming up in a couple of weeks so I SHOULD know!" and the interviewer laughed.

 

After we were done, the interviewer talked a lot about how to file the naturalization paperwork before the deadline because it'll save money. He also said that, because the case file already has so much evidence, I could just submit the most recent documents from 2020 and be fine, and that the interview would only be in "4-6 months" so I'd still have time to study. 

 

All of my case trackers had updated to "new card ordered" by the time we got home, so now we just have to decide we want to spend another $600 and get paperwork together to keep going immediately. Good luck to everyone still in the I-751 process! 

Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: India
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17 minutes ago, samack said:

Just got out of our I-751 interview - way easier than I thought it would be! 

 

Security seemed a bit more intense than usual (I needed to take off some of my jewelry to go through the metal detector and they used to just tell me to leave it on), but the place was mostly empty so there was no line. I got my flu shot at work yesterday, so I was kind of paranoid I might be running a slight fever, but they didn't even check temperatures and just asked some general questions instead. 

 

We were sent to the waiting room - where a bunch of seats were blocked off for social distancing - and were there with a few other people. Our interview was scheduled for 9, but we only got called in around 9:30. Our interviewer was really pleasant and soft-spoken, and his office was filled with stuff from the local professional sports teams so my husband was immediately comfortable haha. He swore us in and then asked for our IDs and 2019 tax return. I also mentioned that I'd brought our lease renewal, bank statements from the time of the original filing of the I-751 to now (he only took the 2020 ones), a few more pictures, and our most recent insurance documents showing we're both covered under the same plans, so he took all of that too. He said that we have a lot of evidence on file and that I'm very organized, and showed me all of the paperwork we've submitted through this process so far. It was A LOT, but I also told him that I know there are people who submit a lot more and he laughed.

 

We were having a really general conversation while he photocopied and compiled everything - mostly with him saying I should apply for citizenship before the cost goes up - when he suddenly said "alright, we're just about done here. Just need to go through the form and we can get you guys on your way!" He went to the I-751 application, verified all of our information in it, and asked my husband the only question he asked either of us about each other: "when's your anniversary?" He jokingly said he always asks the guy because the girl will know, and my husband said "I mean, it's coming up in a couple of weeks so I SHOULD know!" and the interviewer laughed.

 

After we were done, the interviewer talked a lot about how to file the naturalization paperwork before the deadline because it'll save money. He also said that, because the case file already has so much evidence, I could just submit the most recent documents from 2020 and be fine, and that the interview would only be in "4-6 months" so I'd still have time to study. 

 

All of my case trackers had updated to "new card ordered" by the time we got home, so now we just have to decide we want to spend another $600 and get paperwork together to keep going immediately. Good luck to everyone still in the I-751 process! 

Congratulations on your approval. It is awesome to have that weight lifted off of your shoulders. :) 

Removal of Conditions:

08/20/2020 (Day 0)   --- Sent the ROC package to Phoenix, Arizona lockbox through USPS
08/22/2020 (Day 2)   --- Confirmation from USPS that USCIS received the packet.

08/28/2020 (Day 😎  --- NOA1 notification through email and text for the ROC.

09/02/2020 (Day 13) --- Received I-797, 18 month extension letter with notice date as 08/27/2020. 😇

10/17/2020 (Day 58) --- Received Biometrics notification through email and text that finger prints were applied from AOS stage.😁

06/11/2021 (Day 295) --- New Card is produced :dance:

 

Naturalization & US passport:

07/26/2021 (Day 1) --- Applied the form N-400 online and got the receipt notice.

07/28/2021 (Day 3) --- Received Biometrics notification in USCIS online account that finger prints were reused.😁

12/20/2021 (Day 148) --- Received online notification that Interview is scheduled for 01/27/2022 at Detroit USCIS Field Office.:dance:

01/27/2022 (Day 186)   --- Interview was successful but not given out right approval due to A-file not being available.

04/07/2022 (Day 256) --- Received notification that I am in line for Oath ceremony and it will be scheduled :dance:

04/11/2022 (Day 260)   --- Received notification that Oath ceremony was scheduled and notice was mailed. :jest:

 04/26/2022 (Day 275) --- Oath Ceremony.:jest: Became a US Citizen and received the Certificate of Naturalization. 🥰

05/11/2022 (Day 290) -- Applied for US passport at USPS.

05/18/2022 (Day 297) -- State Department site status says my Passport application is received and in progress and was given a locator number starting with 34.🤞

 

 

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Hello everyone! So I just wanna update you all with my process. I filed for i751 cr1 visa last year and got my noa on oct 2nd 2019 its about to be a year and I should receive my green card anytime soon based on the google sheet. At least I hope so. I went to see my lawyer with all my paperwork for N-400 on monday and Im good to go, so I will apply this next monday  which is exactly 90 days prior my 3 year green card anniversary. Im really nervous because I still dont have my 10 year one but I hope that it may arrive this week or next week so when I apply they can already start the n400 process. I will let you guys know if anything changes. As of now im still in the waiting game. 
 

Oh by the wAy the fees to apply for citizenship are going to be increased on oct 2nd 2020 from $725 to $1200 so I advice anybody that can apply before to apply so its cheaper. 

Edited by Gleesonfamily
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Hello everyone! Im happy to let you know that today I checked the app and it says new card is being  produced!! I sent my papers for citizenship the 29th and the lawyer said they should’ve received it on the 30th, no noa yet on that but I assume they did look at it because now they lifted my conditions. I wish everybody the best in this process and in life. Hope all your dreams come true, I know we all share this american dream and I truly wish you all the same or more happiness im feeling right now. Best 

Country: Morocco
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23 hours ago, Gleesonfamily said:

Hello everyone! Im happy to let you know that today I checked the app and it says new card is being  produced!! I sent my papers for citizenship the 29th and the lawyer said they should’ve received it on the 30th, no noa yet on that but I assume they did look at it because now they lifted my conditions. I wish everybody the best in this process and in life. Hope all your dreams come true, I know we all share this american dream and I truly wish you all the same or more happiness im feeling right now. Best 

What is your noa date?  (Priority date)

I am LIN as well and my priority date is 11/7/19.

F-1 Visa 2013:

Spoiler

Dec 15, 2013 - Arrived on F1 visa

May 19, 2017 Graduated!

07/27/2017 Got Married

I-485 + I-130 2017:

Spoiler

11/14/2017 AOS Package (I-130, I-485, I-765, I-131) sent via USPS - Chicago Lockbox

11/17/2017 Package delivered 11/22/2017 *Priority Date*

11/27/2017 Received 4 e-mails & 4 text notifications (12:23 AM EST)

11/29/2017 Received 4 NOA1 hard copies

12/09/2017 Received Biometrics Appointment Letter (for i-485 and i-765) for 12/19/2017 at 10AM

12/19/2017 Finger prints + picture taken at the USCIS Support Center.

01/08/2018 Received Interview Letter (possibly few days earlier as I was out of town)

02/02/2018 Interview date!

02/08/2018 Received Approval texts and messages (I-485 Approved - I-130 Approved the day before)

02/08/2018 Card Was Mailed To Me. Total of 80 days from PD.

02/27/2018 card returned undelivered to USCIS + Placed Service request to resend the card

05/03/2018 Card was Delivered to me.  Took 63 days wait period.

I-751 2019:

Spoiler

11/06/2019 Package sent to Dallas TX via  USPS Overnight Priority Mail (87 days prior to the expiration)

11/07/2019 Package was signed for and picked up around 11:30 AM, Dallas TX

11/13/2019 One text received at 5:21 PM EST that my case was received November 7th  (LIN)

11/14/2019 Personal check cleared

11/18/2019 Received 18 months extension letter

03/13/2020 Received biometric letter - Apt 3/25

05/13/2020 Case Was Updated To Show Fingerprints Were Taken (never went for biometrics due to covid-19)

10/30/2020 Online status changed to Card Is Being Produced on 10/29/2020

10/30/2020 Online Status changed to Case Was Approved

11/03/2020 Card Was Mailed To Me

11/03/2020 Card Was Picked Up By the United States Postal Service

11/06/2020 Card in hand

N-400 2020:

Spoiler

11/04/2020 Filed online

11/05/2020 Received Receipt Notice Online (Estimated Processing time is 3 months)

11/09/2020 Received hard copy notice in the mail

12/10/2020 Biometric Reuse Notice

01/04/2021 Interview Was Scheduled

02/08/2021 Interview Day - Status changed to Recommended for Approval and then Oath Scheduled

02/10/2021 Oath Ceremony Notice Was Mailed

02/25/2021 Oath Ceremony Day - Certificate in hand

 

Filed: K-1 Visa Country: United Kingdom
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Good Morning all. 

 

Lincoln filer from October 2019.

 

Filed Removal of Conditions 10/28/2019

NOA/Extension 11/01/2019

Fingerprints 02/07/2020

Approval online this morning 10/05/2020

 

It said it was approved October 2nd on the website, I guess maybe there's some delay built into the website since it didn't say approved until today. I track all the cases around mine, so I was getting a bit anxious that everyone near me was getting RFEs or approvals (one guy transferred to another Jurisdiction too) in the last couple of weeks but nothing for me! Good news came this morning when I refreshed at 2am!

Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Canada
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5 minutes ago, Elethiomel said:

Good Morning all. 

 

Lincoln filer from October 2019.

 

Filed Removal of Conditions 10/28/2019

NOA/Extension 11/01/2019

Fingerprints 02/07/2020

Approval online this morning 10/05/2020

 

It said it was approved October 2nd on the website, I guess maybe there's some delay built into the website since it didn't say approved until today. I track all the cases around mine, so I was getting a bit anxious that everyone near me was getting RFEs or approvals (one guy transferred to another Jurisdiction too) in the last couple of weeks but nothing for me! Good news came this morning when I refreshed at 2am!

Congratulations and welcome to the "No more USCIS stress"!! lol

Posted (edited)

Timeline 
applied i751 09/29/2019

NOA 10/02/2019

Biometrics January 2020 (dont remember the date)

biometrics updated in the website 02/08/2020

interview waived

card is being produced 10/02/2020 exactly a year since NOA receipt.

N-400 filled 09/29/2020 express email arrived 09/30/2020 no NOA yet. 

Now I will be waiting for the citizen interview in a couple months. Good luck everyone 

 

Edited by Gleesonfamily
  • 2 months later...
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Lol October 2018 still waiting...

~*INTENT IS DETERMINED AT POE*~

 

Forever wishing for an eye-roll reaction.

 

 

K-1 Visa~
9/28/2015 - I-129f Packet Mailed to Texas Lockbox
10/1/2015 - NOA 1 Email - I-129f sent to California Service Center
10/8/2015 - NOA 1 Hard Copy
10/27/2015 - NOA 2
11/21/2015 - Packet 3 Received
1/08/2916 - Medical! Lots of jabs >.>
2/23/2016 - APPROVED!
6/20/2016 - POE
7/29/2016 - Married ❤️

~*Approval 146 Days from NOA1*~


AOS ~
9/9/2016 - AOS/AP/EAD packet mailed to Chicago Lockbox
9/11/2016 - Delivered to Chicago Lockbox
9/20/2016 - Received Text/Email NOA1
9/23/2016 - Hard Copy NOA1s
10/12/2016 - Biometrics Appointment
11/04/2016 - AP Status "Approved" EAD "Date of Birth Updated"
11/18/2016 - Received EAD/AP Combo Card!
12/23/2016 - Received Green Card

~*Green Card 95 Days from NOA1*~

 

ROC~

10/12/2018 - Mailed ROC Packet

11/8/2018 - NOA-1 

7/5/2019 - Biometrics

~*STILL WAITING 607+ Days since NOA*~

Posted
3 minutes ago, MorganandMichael said:

Lol October 2018 still waiting...

It would seem that cases that get chosen intentionally or at random can take 1-5yrs depending on case load at local CIS office.

 

I filed in Sept 2019 and looks like our case may not get touched (aside from two transfers) until middle to end of 2021.

 
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