N-400 January 2020 Filers

[LA&MA 24]

On 6/19/2020 at 5:22 PM, LA&MA said:

 

I had an interview today (6/19/2020) at Fort Smith, AR. (Passed!) It took only 30 minutes.

also they set an Oath Ceremony Date at interview. (which is next Friday, 6/26/2020)

 

Interview details

 

- Civics Test:

 

Q: What does the judicial branch do? 

A: reviews laws

 

Q: We elect a U.S. Representative for how many years? 

A: two (2)

 

Q: Name your U.S. Representative

A: (Your State Rep.)

 

Q: What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution? 

A: the Bill of Rights

 

Q: Why does the flag have 50 stars?

A: because there are 50 states

 

Q: What is the name of the President of the United States now?

A: Donald J. Trump

 

- Reading Test: 

 

Who elects Congress?

 

- Writing Test: 

 

The people elect Congress.

 

- from the N-400 Application:

 

Part 2. My name / Birthday / Address /  Phone No. / SSN#

Part 8. Employer

Part 9. Time Outside the US (Date/ Country)

Part 10. Spouse name / Birthday / what country was he/she born?

Part 12. Yes/No Questions. (be sure to read them before the interview.)

             *item #45 - #50 must need to understand

 

I had my "Naturalization Ceremony" today. (06/26/20200) It took only 20 minutes and 4 other person with me.

Returned the green card at check-in. 

Usually, watch video and sing a national anthem, but since it is a pandemic, family members not allowed, the officer read the Oath for us and gave the “Naturalization Certificate” to each person, check the contents and signed. that is all.

 

I want to update my Social Security record, but since the Social Security offices has suspended face-to-face service nationwide, so I have to wait until the offices re-open. then register to Vote and apply for a US Passport as well.

[Yaadman20 19]

I haven't posted in a while but it's good to see people are getting interviews and same day oath. I filed in NYC but I moved to Virginia so my case is with the Norfolk Field office. I don't know what is going on at that office but no interview as yet and myucis says the standard, we are taking longer than expected ...

 

If anyone know anything about Norfolk, let me know. Congrats and good luck to everyone still waiting, we are almost there.

 

PS, can the person who have access to the spreadsheet change my field office to Norfolk? Thank you.

[Neo1 42]

2 hours ago, LA&MA said:

 

I had my "Naturalization Ceremony" today. (06/26/20200) It took only 20 minutes and 4 other person with me.

Returned the green card at check-in. 

Usually, watch video and sing a national anthem, but since it is a pandemic, family members not allowed, the officer read the Oath for us and gave the “Naturalization Certificate” to each person, check the contents and signed. that is all.

 

I want to update my Social Security record, but since the Social Security offices has suspended face-to-face service nationwide, so I have to wait until the offices re-open. then register to Vote and apply for a US Passport as well.

Congratulations LA&MA, this crazy journey for you is over.

[Quarknase 1,072]

3 hours ago, LA&MA said:

 

I had my "Naturalization Ceremony" today. (06/26/20200) It took only 20 minutes and 4 other person with me.

Returned the green card at check-in. 

Usually, watch video and sing a national anthem, but since it is a pandemic, family members not allowed, the officer read the Oath for us and gave the “Naturalization Certificate” to each person, check the contents and signed. that is all.

 

I want to update my Social Security record, but since the Social Security offices has suspended face-to-face service nationwide, so I have to wait until the offices re-open. then register to Vote and apply for a US Passport as well.

Congratulations!

[Rick & Apple 233]

3 hours ago, Yaadman20 said:

PS, can the person who have access to the spreadsheet change my field office to Norfolk? Thank you.

Done.

[dancinggirl 0]

Hello everyone! 

I am finally starting my citizenship process. I have a question regarding which category should I use- I have had green card for 5 years and got it through marriage to a US citizen. SO, should I apply as the '3 year marriage to US citizen' or 'having a green card for 5 years or more'?  Or does it really matter which one I choose? 

 

Thank you!! 

[Quarknase 1,072]

32 minutes ago, dancinggirl said:

Hello everyone! 

I am finally starting my citizenship process. I have a question regarding which category should I use- I have had green card for 5 years and got it through marriage to a US citizen. SO, should I apply as the '3 year marriage to US citizen' or 'having a green card for 5 years or more'?  Or does it really matter which one I choose? 

 

Thank you!! 

Hi, you should post questions in the general citizenship group. In this group, we’re “only” the people that already filed in January

 

You apply under 5 year rule if you have received your Greencard more than 5 years ago. Good luck!

[Ring of The fire 55]

41 minutes ago, dancinggirl said:

Hello everyone! 

I am finally starting my citizenship process. I have a question regarding which category should I use- I have had green card for 5 years and got it through marriage to a US citizen. SO, should I apply as the '3 year marriage to US citizen' or 'having a green card for 5 years or more'?  Or does it really matter which one I choose? 

 

Thank you!! 

Go for 5y

[asb3993 18]

1 hour ago, dancinggirl said:

Hello everyone! 

I am finally starting my citizenship process. I have a question regarding which category should I use- I have had green card for 5 years and got it through marriage to a US citizen. SO, should I apply as the '3 year marriage to US citizen' or 'having a green card for 5 years or more'?  Or does it really matter which one I choose? 

 

Thank you!! 

In my experience you want to go for 5Y. The processing seems to be slightly quicker and you don’t need to show as much evidence. I made the mistake of applying for 3Y even though I was within  90days of 5Y. 

[TillyDog 31]

On 6/26/2020 at 2:52 PM, LA&MA said:

 

I had my "Naturalization Ceremony" today. (06/26/20200) It took only 20 minutes and 4 other person with me.

Returned the green card at check-in. 

Usually, watch video and sing a national anthem, but since it is a pandemic, family members not allowed, the officer read the Oath for us and gave the “Naturalization Certificate” to each person, check the contents and signed. that is all.

 

I want to update my Social Security record, but since the Social Security offices has suspended face-to-face service nationwide, so I have to wait until the offices re-open. then register to Vote and apply for a US Passport as well.

I was just thinking about you... congratulations! Great news for you. We were approved at interview, but no indication yet of when the oath ceremony would be conducted.

 

All the best!

[TillyDog 31]

On 6/23/2020 at 10:54 AM, Winterbeard said:

I'm getting restless. Tampa isn't usually so slow, and with COVID cases on the rise I'm worried that im going to be postponed again if I get rescheduled.

Question: My GC expires November 2021, if my citizenship hasn't taken place by June 2021, am I right in thinking I would have to renew my GC despite having a citizenship case pending?

 

 

I believe that is the case. The guidance I was given was that if naturalization is not imminent, you should renew your GC beginning 180 days and no later than 90 days out from expiry.

[Giovanna024 442]

New update: Miami Field Office is closed as od June 29th 2020

 

https://www.uscis.gov/about-us/uscis-office-closings?fbclid=IwAR2IONPRzILawJajD023Fs7Hj0A7JOY36wNwUb-ZF47i2lPEFurNa7BMrjY

[lucardo3 220]

3 minutes ago, Giovanna024 said:

New update: Miami Field Office is closed as od June 29th 2020

 

https://www.uscis.gov/about-us/uscis-office-closings?fbclid=IwAR2IONPRzILawJajD023Fs7Hj0A7JOY36wNwUb-ZF47i2lPEFurNa7BMrjY

Sorry to hear my friend @Giovanna024

[Giovanna024 442]

2 minutes ago, lucardo3 said:

Sorry to hear my friend @Giovanna024

This is not my year💔😭😭

 

Wish you good luck my friend

Edited June 29, 2020 by Giovanna024

[Dzuliana 216]

10 minutes ago, Giovanna024 said:

New update: Miami Field Office is closed as od June 29th 2020

 

https://www.uscis.gov/about-us/uscis-office-closings?fbclid=IwAR2IONPRzILawJajD023Fs7Hj0A7JOY36wNwUb-ZF47i2lPEFurNa7BMrjY

I'm so sorry to hear this, hang in there friend, I know it's really hard for you 🤗