N-400 January 2020 Filers

[flyingmamba 31]

1 minute ago, zilchfox said:

Yep! It will ask for more additional paperwork. Definitely start collecting your taxes and such (including transcripts, W2s, 1099s, etc), utility bills, updated bank statements, etc, anything you haven’t already given them. And then duplicate it all, as they will want to keep a copy of all that on file.

Wow, good info! Thanks for the heads up. I'll get on that

[GarciaVic 4]

22 minutes ago, zilchfox said:

Yep! It will ask for more additional paperwork. Definitely start collecting your taxes and such (including transcripts, W2s, 1099s, etc), utility bills, updated bank statements, etc, anything you haven’t already given them. And then duplicate it all, as they will want to keep a copy of all that on file.

Thanks. For N400 interview, there is no need to collect these, right?

[zilchfox 296]

Just now, GarciaVic said:

Thanks. For N400 interview, there is no need to collect these, right?

For *just* the N-400, no, only collect what’s requested on the interview notice. Only need additional stuff if also pending I-751. 

[zilchfox 296]

I... just passed my N-400 interview yesterday. Why is it going to take 15 more months to attend the oath ceremony? It's literally the only step left 

[ThaOne 101]

On 2/4/2021 at 11:23 AM, zilchfox said:

Just passed the combo I-751/N-400 interview flawlessly this morning!

 

I-751 portion was super easy. I had virtually all my paperwork separated in two piles: Copies, and Originals, except for taxes, I had copies and originals separated by years. They wanted the 2020 and 2019 taxes, however we could only provide 2019 since we have yet to file for 2020, they weren't interested in what I prepared from 2016-2018. The interview felt more like a natural conversation, even had a few laughs between the three of us.

 

I-751 Result: Approved. No Green Card will be issued due to the combo interview.

 

N-400 was very easy, too. They did the civics test first, and asked the following questions (and my answers):

 

We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years?
A: 6 (Correct)

 

Who signs bills to become laws?
A: The President (correct)

 

What does the President's Cabinet do?
A: Advises the President (correct)

 

When must all men register for the Selective Service?
A: Between ages 18 to 26. (correct)

 

What is your age? (random question thrown in the middle of the test)
A: 32

 

There were 13 original states. Name three.
A: North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia (correct)

 

What happened at the Constitutional Convention?
A: The Constitution was written. (correct)

 

They stopped after the 6th question. The English test for reading and writing was super simple. If you can participate on this forum and verbally talk to people, you've already passed. I was then informed that I have passed both the civics and English portions of the interview.

After a rapid fire of questions that you have to say yes or no to, I was presented with Form N-652.

 

N-400 Result: Application recommended for approval on the spot! Pending final approval and oath ceremony.

 

The bottom of this says estimated 4 months (!) and the top of the page says estimated 9 months (!!). Not sure why it would take so long especially after approval, but it is what it is. Hopefully I at least get naturalized before my drivers license expires again, so I don't have to get another I-551 stamp (and yet another 1 year drivers license).

Those dates don't mean much during the regular wait for interview, especially during covid, but they really mean nothing after you passed the interview and you get the "oath ceremony will be scheduled" notification. Normally you should get it within a week's time for an oath which is usually 3-4 weeks later. After my interview it showed what you are seeing, but in my case at least and with many cases that I have read about usually that's what happens. Now of course there are some people who got unlucky and had to wait months, but I wouldn't be worried about the 4 months and 9 months that you are seeing (unless you end up being in the unlucky group).

[ThaOne 101]

5 hours ago, zilchfox said:

I... just passed my N-400 interview yesterday. Why is it going to take 15 more months to attend the oath ceremony? It's literally the only step left 

It won't.

[zilchfox 296]

Whew, I hope so. Thanks!

[zilchfox 296]

Small Update: Even though I knew it was approved yesterday, I just received a notification that my I-751 has been approved. I've been told not to expect a green card, but if one does come in, I need to surrender it at the oath ceremony.

[Charming12 59]

Finally done with Immigration process. Had my last interaction with USCIS yesterday for Oat ceremony and now I am official US citizen. Thank you all for helping me to get through this! Now that I am US citizen, my next plan is to apply for US passport. What documents need to be submitted, Original Naturalization certificate, 2 passport size picture, checking account fees of $110 along with DS-11 that's it? Can I pay through my checking account cheque book instead of paying through money order or bank draft of $110?

 

Did anyone recently applied for US passport in pandemic? How long would it take to get the passport and original Naturalization certificate back?

[Unsu007 1]

Does anyone experienced a decision couldn’t be made because of not having proof of payment to the IRS despite having tax returns and tax transcripts for 5 yeas during the interview? please share your experience. 

[Charming12 59]

Just got a USCIS update . I already got NC on Feb 05,2021 during my Oat ceremony last friday, so not sure what does that status mean? Are they going to send me another NC through mail? Did anyone experience that?

 

Your Case Status: Decision

On February 8, 2021, we issued your Certificate of Naturalization for your Form N400, APPLICATION FOR NATURALIZATION, Receipt Number IOExxxxxxxxx. If you move, go to www.uscis.gov/addresschange to give us your new mailing address.

[Quarknase 1,072]

9 minutes ago, Charming12 said:

Just got a USCIS update . I already got NC on Feb 05,2021 during my Oat ceremony last friday, so not sure what does that status mean? Are they going to send me another NC through mail? Did anyone experience that?

 

Your Case Status: Decision

On February 8, 2021, we issued your Certificate of Naturalization for your Form N400, APPLICATION FOR NATURALIZATION, Receipt Number IOExxxxxxxxx. If you move, go to www.uscis.gov/addresschange to give us your new mailing address.

I would believe it’s more likely that they are behind with updating the online portal than that they send you a second NC :)

[Charming12 59]

1 hour ago, Quarknase said:

I would believe it’s more likely that they are behind with updating the online portal than that they send you a second NC

 I wouldn't be complaining in receiving another NC for free:) but I doubt it!

[zilchfox 296]

On 2/6/2021 at 8:05 PM, Charming12 said:

Finally done with Immigration process. Had my last interaction with USCIS yesterday for Oat ceremony and now I am official US citizen. Thank you all for helping me to get through this! Now that I am US citizen, my next plan is to apply for US passport. What documents need to be submitted, Original Naturalization certificate, 2 passport size picture, checking account fees of $110 along with DS-11 that's it? Can I pay through my checking account cheque book instead of paying through money order or bank draft of $110?

 

Did anyone recently applied for US passport in pandemic? How long would it take to get the passport and original Naturalization certificate back?

How are you applying for the passport? I heard that you can apply in person by appointment at your local USPS office: https://www.usps.com/international/passports.htm#

[lobo2000 4]

On 2/6/2021 at 7:05 PM, Charming12 said:

Finally done with Immigration process. Had my last interaction with USCIS yesterday for Oat ceremony and now I am official US citizen. Thank you all for helping me to get through this! Now that I am US citizen, my next plan is to apply for US passport. What documents need to be submitted, Original Naturalization certificate, 2 passport size picture, checking account fees of $110 along with DS-11 that's it? Can I pay through my checking account cheque book instead of paying through money order or bank draft of $110?

 

Did anyone recently applied for US passport in pandemic? How long would it take to get the passport and original Naturalization certificate back?

I would also like to know about how to apply for passport.