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46 minutes ago, DC909 said:

This will not be possible. Because you are currently in the service you must get the N-426 certified. Submitting a DD-214 is only for individuals submitting their application because of "prior service." You will need to get this form certified by an O-6. 

Thank you for responding to me. Yes, I was on the phone with USCIS and they informed me that I need to get it certified. I'm going calling so many people right now because almost everyone in my unit is away and it is hard to get in contact with the right people. It is just a little bit frustrating!

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10 minutes ago, carlinhoswave said:

Thank you for responding to me. Yes, I was on the phone with USCIS and they informed me that I need to get it certified. I'm going calling so many people right now because almost everyone in my unit is away and it is hard to get in contact with the right people. It is just a little bit frustrating!

Have you been to your main unit yet? Or are you still reporting to RSP? 

I-751

7/14/20 - Application mailed.

7/17/20 - Application received.

7/24/20 - Text notification received with a WAC number.
7/31/20 - 797 received. Printed on 7/26/20.

1/06/21 - Case transferred.

1/13/21 - Received transfer notice in mail.

1/21/21 - Biometrics applied.

1/26/21 - Received biometrics reuse notice in mail. 

2/11/21 - Called for an update on my case and was told file is in local office.

2/26/21 - Received interview notice. Printed on 2/22/21.

 

N-400 - Military Service Based

1/12/21 - Application submitted online; Application received.

1/13/21 - Received IOE electronic receipt notice via email; Biometrics walk-in; Case status changed to "Case is Being Actively Reviewed by USCIS."

1/19/21 - Received paper receipt notice in the mail.

1/22/21 - Received email from USCIS that a new receipt notice will be issued due to an error on the previous one.

1/26/21 - New receipt notice posted on my online account. 
2/01/21 - New receipt notice arrived in mail. 

2/11/21 - Called for an update on my case and was told file is in local office.

2/19/21 - Case status changed to Interview scheduled.

2/22/21 - Interview notice posted on my online account.

2/26/21 - Received paper interview notice in mail.

3/16/21 - Biometrics Reuse notice posted online.

3/26/21 - Received biometrics reuse notice in mail. 

3/30/21 - N-400 approved; Same-day oath ceremony. 

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10 minutes ago, DC909 said:

Have you been to your main unit yet? Or are you still reporting to RSP? 

My situation is I graduated OSUT and reported to my RST to out process already. But I still haven't reported to my main unit yet because it stays 3h away and I call and nobody answers.

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1 minute ago, carlinhoswave said:

My situation is I graduated OSUT and reported to my RST to out process already. But I still haven't reported to my main unit yet because it stays 3h away and I call and nobody answers.

I see. I still have not been to BCT or AIT yet so I am not too familiar with how the process is. Did they happen to give you any email contact info for anyone in your main unit? 

I-751

7/14/20 - Application mailed.

7/17/20 - Application received.

7/24/20 - Text notification received with a WAC number.
7/31/20 - 797 received. Printed on 7/26/20.

1/06/21 - Case transferred.

1/13/21 - Received transfer notice in mail.

1/21/21 - Biometrics applied.

1/26/21 - Received biometrics reuse notice in mail. 

2/11/21 - Called for an update on my case and was told file is in local office.

2/26/21 - Received interview notice. Printed on 2/22/21.

 

N-400 - Military Service Based

1/12/21 - Application submitted online; Application received.

1/13/21 - Received IOE electronic receipt notice via email; Biometrics walk-in; Case status changed to "Case is Being Actively Reviewed by USCIS."

1/19/21 - Received paper receipt notice in the mail.

1/22/21 - Received email from USCIS that a new receipt notice will be issued due to an error on the previous one.

1/26/21 - New receipt notice posted on my online account. 
2/01/21 - New receipt notice arrived in mail. 

2/11/21 - Called for an update on my case and was told file is in local office.

2/19/21 - Case status changed to Interview scheduled.

2/22/21 - Interview notice posted on my online account.

2/26/21 - Received paper interview notice in mail.

3/16/21 - Biometrics Reuse notice posted online.

3/26/21 - Received biometrics reuse notice in mail. 

3/30/21 - N-400 approved; Same-day oath ceremony. 

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2 hours ago, DC909 said:

I see. I still have not been to BCT or AIT yet so I am not too familiar with how the process is. Did they happen to give you any email contact info for anyone in your main unit? 

Whenever you join and sign the documents...you get the name of the unit, address and phone number even before to go through Basic and AIT...so no worries about that. I already contacted some people and things are moving forward now, I will get my N-426 certified.

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On 12/11/2020 at 9:51 AM, carlinhoswave said:

Hey BB,

 

I'm literally checking my process right now and what happened was I went to Basic and AIT without nothing and graduated on November 13th. They told me in the base they don't do that anymore, which I was cool with it. As soon as I left the base, on November 17th, 2020, I filled the process by myself and submitted. TODAY, I just got a RFE requesting me to take my N-426 to my base and certify it. The thing is, NG members once they leave the status of active duty, they go to status of reserves component and that is the reason why we get the DD-214. I LITERALLY sent an email to USCIS asking about this confusion and if I can send my DD-214 instead of going to my NG unit and asking them to certify.

While I was in BCT/AIT, I had friends who were NG, most of them are now citizens because they went back home right away to start the process while I pushed into Airborne and RASP School. When you report to your weekend drill, speak to your squad leader or your PSG about it, make sure you have a filled N426 awaiting the Colonel signature so that you are ready to give it to them, they will take it to the Brigade Commander or they will make your company OPS submit it to the BDE Staff duty who will then check it for completeness and pass it to the Colonel for signature, the Colonel has signed tons of it so he will sign it off once he sees it. Also computer fill the form so everything is digital and only the colonel info will be in ink, you don't want mistakes on that form cus any mistake will add like extra weeks to get it to the Colonel to re-sign it.

 

I got to Fort Bragg after all my trainings and I submitted my N426 some months after arriving and in 3 weeks from when I sent it in; I got it back signed off and that was when I submitted my N400 + N426

 

Good luck! 

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Service Center : Online
CIS Office : Raleigh NC
Date Filed : 2020-10-03
NOA Date : 2020-10-03
Bio. Appt. :  
Interview Date :  
Approved :  
Oath Ceremony :  
Comments : INA 328 and 329 [ Military ] 
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17 hours ago, kemm360 said:

While I was in BCT/AIT, I had friends who were NG, most of them are now citizens because they went back home right away to start the process while I pushed into Airborne and RASP School. When you report to your weekend drill, speak to your squad leader or your PSG about it, make sure you have a filled N426 awaiting the Colonel signature so that you are ready to give it to them, they will take it to the Brigade Commander or they will make your company OPS submit it to the BDE Staff duty who will then check it for completeness and pass it to the Colonel for signature, the Colonel has signed tons of it so he will sign it off once he sees it. Also computer fill the form so everything is digital and only the colonel info will be in ink, you don't want mistakes on that form cus any mistake will add like extra weeks to get it to the Colonel to re-sign it.

 

I got to Fort Bragg after all my trainings and I submitted my N426 some months after arriving and in 3 weeks from when I sent it in; I got it back signed off and that was when I submitted my N400 + N426

 

Good luck! 

Hey Kemm, thank you for explaining to me. Yes, I got to figure out what was going on and my readiness NCO already pushed to the BDE CDR to be signed. I am now just waiting to get it back and upload it online on the USCIS. The officer responded me saying that my application is ready to be scheduled, they just need this document to be signed. Thank God!

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3 hours ago, carlinhoswave said:

Hey Kemm, thank you for explaining to me. Yes, I got to figure out what was going on and my readiness NCO already pushed to the BDE CDR to be signed. I am now just waiting to get it back and upload it online on the USCIS. The officer responded me saying that my application is ready to be scheduled, they just need this document to be signed. Thank God!

Fingers crossed and good luck, Army strong!

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Service Center : Online
CIS Office : Raleigh NC
Date Filed : 2020-10-03
NOA Date : 2020-10-03
Bio. Appt. :  
Interview Date :  
Approved :  
Oath Ceremony :  
Comments : INA 328 and 329 [ Military ] 
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06-04-2007 = TSC stamps postal return-receipt for I-129f.

06-11-2007 = NOA1 date (unknown to me).

07-20-2007 = Phoned Immigration Officer; got WAC#; where's NOA1?

09-25-2007 = Touch (first-ever).

09-28-2007 = NOA1, 23 days after their 45-day promise to send it (grrrr).

10-20 & 11-14-2007 = Phoned ImmOffs; "still pending."

12-11-2007 = 180 days; file is "between workstations, may be early Jan."; touches 12/11 & 12/12.

12-18-2007 = Call; file is with Division 9 ofcr. (bckgrnd check); e-prompt to shake it; touch.

12-19-2007 = NOA2 by e-mail & web, dated 12-18-07 (187 days; 201 per VJ); in mail 12/24/07.

01-09-2008 = File from USCIS to NVC, 1-4-08; NVC creates file, 1/15/08; to consulate 1/16/08.

01-23-2008 = Consulate gets file; outdated Packet 4 mailed to fiancee 1/27/08; rec'd 3/3/08.

04-29-2008 = Fiancee's 4-min. consular interview, 8:30 a.m.; much evidence brought but not allowed to be presented (consul: "More proof! Second interview! Bring your fiance!").

05-05-2008 = Infuriating $12 call to non-English-speaking consulate appointment-setter.

05-06-2008 = Better $12 call to English-speaker; "joint" interview date 6/30/08 (my selection).

06-30-2008 = Stokes Interrogations w/Ecuadorian (not USC); "wait 2 weeks; we'll mail her."

07-2008 = Daily calls to DOS: "currently processing"; 8/05 = Phoned consulate, got Section Chief; wrote him.

08-07-08 = E-mail from consulate, promising to issue visa "as soon as we get her passport" (on 8/12, per DHL).

08-27-08 = Phoned consulate (they "couldn't find" our file); visa DHL'd 8/28; in hand 9/1; through POE on 10/9 with NO hassles(!).

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Just to update you guys on my case. The immigration officer actually called me and they said since I'm still in the National Guard and I drill once a month I still need my N-426 signed and certified. I got it back from my chain of command on December 31st and I already submitted to USCIS. Now I'm waiting for the USCIS to schedule my interview.

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Just a heads up everyone. I received my certified N-426 form today and submitted my N-400 online today. I will be going tomorrow to take my biometrics. 

 

For all those in the National Guard wondering, it is possible to get your form certified while you are in RSP even before going to BCT and AIT. This was my case. 

I-751

7/14/20 - Application mailed.

7/17/20 - Application received.

7/24/20 - Text notification received with a WAC number.
7/31/20 - 797 received. Printed on 7/26/20.

1/06/21 - Case transferred.

1/13/21 - Received transfer notice in mail.

1/21/21 - Biometrics applied.

1/26/21 - Received biometrics reuse notice in mail. 

2/11/21 - Called for an update on my case and was told file is in local office.

2/26/21 - Received interview notice. Printed on 2/22/21.

 

N-400 - Military Service Based

1/12/21 - Application submitted online; Application received.

1/13/21 - Received IOE electronic receipt notice via email; Biometrics walk-in; Case status changed to "Case is Being Actively Reviewed by USCIS."

1/19/21 - Received paper receipt notice in the mail.

1/22/21 - Received email from USCIS that a new receipt notice will be issued due to an error on the previous one.

1/26/21 - New receipt notice posted on my online account. 
2/01/21 - New receipt notice arrived in mail. 

2/11/21 - Called for an update on my case and was told file is in local office.

2/19/21 - Case status changed to Interview scheduled.

2/22/21 - Interview notice posted on my online account.

2/26/21 - Received paper interview notice in mail.

3/16/21 - Biometrics Reuse notice posted online.

3/26/21 - Received biometrics reuse notice in mail. 

3/30/21 - N-400 approved; Same-day oath ceremony. 

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2 minutes ago, DC909 said:

Just a heads up everyone. I received my certified N-426 form today and submitted my N-400 online today. I will be going tomorrow to take my biometrics. 

 

For all those in the National Guard wondering, it is possible to get your form certified while you are in RSP even before going to BCT and AIT. This was my case. 

Congratulations. thank you for keeping us updated. Your progress continues to provide hope to the rest of us in similar situations. I hope youre able to be naturalized quickly and with no further problems or delays. ^_^

K1 Process 192 Days (From Mailing to POE)

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08-17-2018 Mailed I-129F to Dallas, TX

08-20-2018 Delivered to Dallas, TX

08-23-2018 USCIS Text and email with Receipt #

08-27-2018 Received NOA1 Hard Copy

11-21-2018 CFO Interview- Passed. Received certificate and Receipt.

01-11-2019 Approved I129F. Received Text and Email. 

01-14-2019 NOA2 Hard Copy received- Stated Received date as 20Aug18, and NOA2 date as 10Jan19. DS-160 Submitted

01-25-2019 NVC Case Number by phone.

01-28-2019 Paid Visa Fee at BPI

01-29-2019 Scheduled Interview

02-05-2019 Case "In Transit" from NVC to USEM Philippines

02-07-2019 “Case Ready” at NVC 

02-08-2019 Received NVC Letter email

02-12-2019 Completed Medical

02-14-2019 Interview Passed

02-15-2019 Case Immigrant "Administrative Processing"

02-25-2019 Case “Nonimmigrant Administrative Processing”

02-27-2019 Visa Issued

03-04-2019 Visa On Hand

03-06-2019 CFO Sticker received

03-07-2019 POE Atlanta 

 

AOS Process

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05-03-2019 Mailed AOS/EAD/AP

05-07-2019 Packet arrived to USCIS

05-28-2019 AOS Fee Charged to Card

05-29-2019 NOA Date

06-03-2019 Received NOA Receipts

06-07-2019 Biometrics Letter

06-17-2019 Biometrics appointment

08-07-2019 Ready to schedule interview

08-27-2019 Interview Scheduled

09-03-2019 Interview letter received.

09-18-2019 EAD Card in production 

09-19-2019 AP Approved

09-23-2019 EAD Card mailed

09-30-2019 EAD Card received 

10-04-2019 Interview passed/Card in production

 

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15 minutes ago, BB Family said:

Congratulations. thank you for keeping us updated. Your progress continues to provide hope to the rest of us in similar situations. I hope youre able to be naturalized quickly and with no further problems or delays. ^_^

Thank you. I will keep you guys updated on how my case progresses. 

I-751

7/14/20 - Application mailed.

7/17/20 - Application received.

7/24/20 - Text notification received with a WAC number.
7/31/20 - 797 received. Printed on 7/26/20.

1/06/21 - Case transferred.

1/13/21 - Received transfer notice in mail.

1/21/21 - Biometrics applied.

1/26/21 - Received biometrics reuse notice in mail. 

2/11/21 - Called for an update on my case and was told file is in local office.

2/26/21 - Received interview notice. Printed on 2/22/21.

 

N-400 - Military Service Based

1/12/21 - Application submitted online; Application received.

1/13/21 - Received IOE electronic receipt notice via email; Biometrics walk-in; Case status changed to "Case is Being Actively Reviewed by USCIS."

1/19/21 - Received paper receipt notice in the mail.

1/22/21 - Received email from USCIS that a new receipt notice will be issued due to an error on the previous one.

1/26/21 - New receipt notice posted on my online account. 
2/01/21 - New receipt notice arrived in mail. 

2/11/21 - Called for an update on my case and was told file is in local office.

2/19/21 - Case status changed to Interview scheduled.

2/22/21 - Interview notice posted on my online account.

2/26/21 - Received paper interview notice in mail.

3/16/21 - Biometrics Reuse notice posted online.

3/26/21 - Received biometrics reuse notice in mail. 

3/30/21 - N-400 approved; Same-day oath ceremony. 

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