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My interview for AOS will be after 2 days.

any one help me what to bring with me !

my case is going to fast till get the interview notice 14 days before the interview day!

 

i live apart from my spouse but see her every week end , we live in different cities but same state due to my work and her work . 

How should I prepare for that ? 

We didn’t get RFE btw. But I didn’t prepare for my interview yet

Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Canada
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Posted

Re-read the responses in your older thread here---many members gave good advice on the living situation and how to handle it when the interview rolls around:

 

 

Applied for Naturalization based on 5-year Residency - 96 Days To Complete Citizenship!

July 14, 2017 (Day 00) -  Submitted N400 Application, filed online

July 21, 2017 (Day 07) -  NOA Receipt received in the mail

July 22, 2017 (Day 08) - Biometrics appointment scheduled online, letter mailed out

July 25, 2017 (Day 11) - Biometrics PDF posted online

July 28, 2017 (Day 14) - Biometrics letter received in the mail, appointment for 08/08/17

Aug 08, 2017 (Day 24) - Biometrics (fingerprinting) completed

Aug 14, 2017 (Day 30) - Online EGOV status shows "Interview Scheduled, will mail appointment letter"

Aug 16, 2017 (Day 32) - Online MYUSCIS status shows "Interview Scheduled, read the letter we mailed you..."

Aug 17, 2017 (Day 33) - Interview Appointment Letter PDF posted online---GOT AN INTERVIEW DATE!!!

Aug 21, 2017 (Day 37) - Interview Appointment Letter received in the mail, appointment for 09/27/17

Sep. 27, 2017 (Day 74) - Naturalization Interview--- read my experience here

Sep. 27, 2017 (Day 74) - Online MYUSCIS status shows "Oath Ceremony Notice mailed"

Sep. 28, 2017 (Day 75) - Oath Ceremony Letter PDF posted online--Ceremony for 10/19/17

Oct. 02, 2017 (Day 79) -  Oath Ceremony Letter received in the mail

Oct. 19, 2017 (Day 96) -  Oath Ceremony-- read my experience here

 

 

 

Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Taiwan
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Posted (edited)

Take what you have to the interview....Worst case scenario is that you will receive a 221g for additional documents......

Edited by missileman

"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.. 
 

Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Taiwan
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1 minute ago, Tommy john said:

Can I ask the office to get my previous one that I sent with I-130 form ?

You can ask........But they might not even need one from you.  Just take whatever original documents you have.

"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.. 
 

Filed: F-2A Visa Country: Nepal
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Posted
1 minute ago, Tommy john said:

Can I ask the office to get my previous one that I sent with I-130 form ?

Unless lost somewhere, the officer interviewing you will have your entire i130 package including original birth certificate and its translation.

Spouse:

2015-06-16: I-130 Sent

2015-08-17: I-130 approved

2015-09-23: NVC received file

2015-10-05: NVC assigned Case number, Invoice ID & Beneficiary ID

2016-06-30: DS-261 completed, AOS Fee Paid, WL received

2016-07-05: Received IV invoice, IV Fee Paid

2016-07-06: DS-260 Submitted

2016-07-07: AOS and IV Package mailed

2016-07-08: NVC Scan

2016-08-08: Case Complete

2017-06-30: Interview, approved

2017-07-04: Visa in hand

2017-08-01: Entry to US

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.

.

.

Myself:

2016-05-10: N-400 Sent

2016-05-16: N-400 NOA1

2016-05-26: Biometrics

2017-01-30: Interview

2017-03-02: Oath Ceremony

Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Taiwan
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Posted

Just relax, and be calm during the interview.......

"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.. 
 

Posted

Translate it yourself? I assume you can speak both English and the language that the BC is in? 

Timeline in brief:

Married: September 27, 2014

I-130 filed: February 5, 2016

NOA1: February 8, 2016 Nebraska

NOA2: July 21, 2016

Interview: December 6, 2016 London

POE: December 19, 2016 Las Vegas

N-400 filed: September 30, 2019

Interview: March 22, 2021 Seattle

Oath: March 22, 2021 COVID-style same-day oath

 

Now a US citizen!

Posted
48 minutes ago, Tommy john said:

Yes I can translate it .

but just oral you mean ?

Just translate it yourself and include a statement to indicate that you are fluent in both languages. HCMC (Vietnam) accepted my translations with statement being similar to the below

 

 

I, [typed name], certify that I am fluent (conversant) in English and [foreign language], and that the above/attached document is an accurate translation of the document attached entitled [name of document].

Signature_________________________________
[Date]
[Typed Name]
[Address]

Posted

There are online services that can do a quick certified translation.  You scan and upload, pay, they email you back a PDF of their translation.   That may bring you peace of mind.  That being said, if you do this, I recommend proofreading the translation and getting back to the company quickly with any problems so the can correct it.

Filed: Lift. Cond. (apr) Country: China
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Posted (edited)

***Posts merged with existing thread and merged thread moved from IR-1/CR-1 Progress Reports to Adjustment of Status from Work, Student, & Tourist Visas Progress Reports.***

 

On ‎5‎/‎30‎/‎2019 at 8:26 AM, Tommy john said:

Hi I’m so stressed !

 

i don’t have my translated birth certificate now! My interview is tomorrow morning !

i have submitted the original copy along with translated form with I -130 before .

 

what should I do now ? Any help !

 

On ‎5‎/‎30‎/‎2019 at 8:29 AM, missileman said:

Take what you have to the interview....Worst case scenario is that you will receive a 221g for additional documents......

 

On ‎5‎/‎30‎/‎2019 at 8:30 AM, Tommy john said:

Can I ask the office to get my previous one that I sent with I-130 form ?

 

On ‎5‎/‎30‎/‎2019 at 8:33 AM, missileman said:

You can ask........But they might not even need one from you.  Just take whatever original documents you have.

 

On ‎5‎/‎30‎/‎2019 at 8:33 AM, arken said:

Unless lost somewhere, the officer interviewing you will have your entire i130 package including original birth certificate and its translation.

 

On ‎5‎/‎30‎/‎2019 at 8:35 AM, missileman said:

Just relax, and be calm during the interview.......

 

On ‎5‎/‎30‎/‎2019 at 8:38 AM, JFH said:

Translate it yourself? I assume you can speak both English and the language that the BC is in? 

 

On ‎5‎/‎30‎/‎2019 at 8:43 AM, Tommy john said:

Yes I can translate it .

but just oral you mean ?

 

On ‎5‎/‎30‎/‎2019 at 9:36 AM, Capital said:

Just translate it yourself and include a statement to indicate that you are fluent in both languages. HCMC (Vietnam) accepted my translations with statement being similar to the below

 

 

I, [typed name], certify that I am fluent (conversant) in English and [foreign language], and that the above/attached document is an accurate translation of the document attached entitled [name of document].

Signature_________________________________
[Date]
[Typed Name]
[Address]

 

On ‎5‎/‎30‎/‎2019 at 9:48 AM, mtempelaar said:

There are online services that can do a quick certified translation.  You scan and upload, pay, they email you back a PDF of their translation.   That may bring you peace of mind.  That being said, if you do this, I recommend proofreading the translation and getting back to the company quickly with any problems so the can correct it.

 

Edited by Ryan H

Our journey:

Spoiler

September 2007: Met online via social networking site (MySpace); began exchanging messages.
March 26, 2009: We become a couple!
September 10, 2009: Arrived for first meeting in-person!
June 17, 2010: Arrived for second in-person meeting and start of travel together to other areas of China!
June 21, 2010: Engaged!!!
September 1, 2010: Switched course from K1 to CR-1
December 8, 2010: Wedding date set; it will be on February 18, 2011!
February 9, 2011: Depart for China
February 11, 2011: Registered for marriage in Wuhan, officially married!!!
February 18, 2011: Wedding ceremony in Shiyan!!!
April 22, 2011: Mailed I-130 to Chicago
April 28, 2011: Received NOA1 via text/email, file routed to CSC (priority date April 25th)
April 29, 2011: Updated
May 3, 2011: Received NOA1 hardcopy in mail
July 26, 2011: Received NOA2 via text/email!!!
July 30, 2011: Received NOA2 hardcopy in mail
August 8, 2011: NVC received file
September 1, 2011: NVC case number assigned
September 2, 2011: AOS invoice received, OPTIN email for EP sent
September 7, 2011: Paid AOS bill (payment portal showed PAID on September 9, 2011)
September 8, 2011: OPTIN email accepted, GZO number assigned
September 10, 2011: Emailed AOS package
September 12, 2011: IV bill invoiced
September 13, 2011: Paid IV bill (payment portal showed PAID on September 14, 2011)
September 14, 2011: Emailed IV package
October 3, 2011: Emailed checklist response (checklist generated due to typo on Form DS-230)
October 6, 2011: Case complete at NVC
November 10, 2011: Interview - APPROVED!!!
December 7, 2011: POE - Sea-Tac Airport

September 17, 2013: Mailed I-751 to CSC

September 23, 2013: Received NOA1 in mail (receipt date September 19th)

October 16, 2013: Biometrics Appointment

January 28, 2014: Production of new Green Card ordered

February 3, 2014: New Green Card received; done with USCIS until fall of 2023*

December 18, 2023:  Filed I-90 to renew Green Card

December 21, 2023:  Production of new Green Card ordered - will be seeing USCIS again every 10 years for renewal

 

 
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