N-400 May 2020 filers

[MXcompadre 75]

On 3/5/2021 at 4:52 PM, Linyahui said:

Thank you for the suggestions. We will bring copies of all of our joint accounts, policy coverage, etc, as well as photos and greeting cards, just in case. Doesn't hurt!

 

Another VJ member told me they received an updated document informing them that their N-400 interview would actually be a combo i-751 and N-400 interview. Since my husband's i-751 is still pending and the N-400 interview is coming up, I thought we might receive a similar update. However, we haven't gotten anything yet. How did you find out your interview was going to be a combo? 

You would recieve a follow-up notification from USCIS informing you of the details if it is to be scheduled as a combo joint I-751 and N-400 interview. In the follow-up notification it requested that the spouse attend the interview with the applicant, and what you're required to submit and/or bring. Buen suerte!  

[Linyahui 103]

1 hour ago, MXcompadre said:

You would recieve a follow-up notification from USCIS informing you of the details if it is to be scheduled as a combo joint I-751 and N-400 interview. In the follow-up notification it requested that the spouse attend the interview with the applicant, and what you're required to submit and/or bring. Buen suerte!  

Thank you! 

 

One final question: how far in advance of the interview did you receive the notification? We're now only 12 days away from the scheduled N-400 interview. 

[kranthi143 34]

1 hour ago, MXcompadre said:

You would recieve a follow-up notification from USCIS informing you of the details if it is to be scheduled as a combo joint I-751 and N-400 interview. In the follow-up notification it requested that the spouse attend the interview with the applicant, and what you're required to submit and/or bring. Buen suerte!  

Hello, congratulations, I see that your N-400/I-751 is approved, can we please know what are the questions/documents officer asked you during the interview? 

[MXcompadre 75]

7 hours ago, Linyahui said:

Thank you! 

 

One final question: how far in advance of the interview did you receive the notification? We're now only 12 days away from the scheduled N-400 interview. 

We received the notification of the joint combination I-751 at the time of the N-400 interview 96 hours after the initial Naturalization scheduled appointment interview notification.    

[MXcompadre 75]

6 hours ago, kranthi143 said:

Hello, congratulations, I see that your N-400/I-751 is approved, can we please know what are the questions/documents officer asked you during the interview? 

Bring any/all joint and/or individual bank monthly checking and/or savings statements, copies of joint utilities statements, and individual or joint Investment accounts statements whether 401-K, Roth or Traditional IRA account monthly statements. Any joint accounts paid monthly, quarterly, semi-annually or annually.  Automobile joint registration proof of ownership, and valid insurance policy coverage invoice/documentation. Photocopies of renewed and/or new drivers licenses. Our interviewer did not ask for/request photos, Holidays cards, or proof of travel outside or within the US by air. Every interview and interviewer are different. Bring as much additional documentation as you believe your case and relationship would benefit from submitting. Our interviewer did not specifically specify what we should additionally submit. She asked please give me copies of all additional items you would like to submit for our consideration in the final evaluation of your case.

 

Questions asked;

 

1. What was one important thing that Abraham Lincoln did?

 

2. Name the 2 senators who represent the State of Georgia in Congress?

 

3. What is the Name the current Vice President of the USA?

 

4. What movement tried to end racial discrimination?

 

5. Name one American Indian tribe in the United States. 

 

6. Name one U.S. territory. 

[Ismar&Brandy 46]

yall, our interview is tomorrow, what do we need to actually bring? I know that i cannot go in with hubby, but i have to have him prepared as he is so "not worried" about anything...

 

if he fails i'll kill him, lol. i plan on bringing photos of our son, his birth certificate, photos of his family recently visitng, etc. 

[Eternati 13]

I did not bring piles of documents on my interview - they already had everything they needed. I followed the list of the documents they advised to bring on the interview invite NOA. In my case it was just the NOA itself, green card, my passport, marriage certificate, and husband's birth certificate. That's it. The only thing the officer asked to look at was my passport to make sure the entry/exit stamps agree with my foreign travel section of N400. Obviously it's up to you guys if you want to bring additional evidence.

 

My oath ceremony is scheduled for March 18th. Sadly, no guests are allowed, I did not expect to be all by myself in such a special moment, but oh well, these are the times we live in. 

 

Congrats to everyone getting their interviews scheduled!

 

 

[Ismar&Brandy 46]

12 hours ago, Eternati said:

I did not bring piles of documents on my interview - they already had everything they needed. I followed the list of the documents they advised to bring on the interview invite NOA. In my case it was just the NOA itself, green card, my passport, marriage certificate, and husband's birth certificate. That's it. The only thing the officer asked to look at was my passport to make sure the entry/exit stamps agree with my foreign travel section of N400. Obviously it's up to you guys if you want to bring additional evidence.

 

My oath ceremony is scheduled for March 18th. Sadly, no guests are allowed, I did not expect to be all by myself in such a special moment, but oh well, these are the times we live in. 

 

Congrats to everyone getting their interviews scheduled!

 

 

thanks! ha ha his NOA only says to bring the following with you to the interview:

This Letter. 

 

 

ha h ah ah ha ha ha... im still bringing copy of house title, car titles, recent mail, tax documents though unfiled for 2020, photos and birth certificate for our son Theo.

 

SO EXCITED!

[Dublindave 52]

Finally after nearly two years waiting for my I-751 to be decided and a Short 10 months N-400 process compared. We finally got notified of a scheduled interview. Hopefully it’s a combo. Info pass yesterday the agent said it would be. The end is finally in sight. This was a long process I was certainly not one of the lucky ones with my timeline. 

[Ismar&Brandy 46]

8 minutes ago, Dublindave said:

Finally after nearly two years waiting for my I-751 to be decided and a Short 10 months N-400 process compared. We finally got notified of a scheduled interview. Hopefully it’s a combo. Info pass yesterday the agent said it would be. The end is finally in sight. This was a long process I was certainly not one of the lucky ones with my timeline. 

Congrats!!

[Ismar&Brandy 46]

Hubby got approved for citizenship! HOWEVER, if anybody has traffic tickets, don't mention them if the fine is under $500... my husband got one last week and mentioned it, now they can't submit his ppwk for the swearing in until they see proof it was paid.... just an FYI

 

he was asked some basic questions, none of the hard ones. 

 

so glad this is almost over!

[Dublindave 52]

17 hours ago, Dublindave said:

Finally after nearly two years waiting for my I-751 to be decided and a Short 10 months N-400 process compared. We finally got notified of a scheduled interview. Hopefully it’s a combo. Info pass yesterday the agent said it would be. The end is finally in sight. This was a long process I was certainly not one of the lucky ones with my timeline. 

Interview is scheduled for April 7th no update on whether it’s a combo. I will assume it is for now and bring my wife and stacks of documents. 

[CLT_CZ2020 19]

Ladies and gentlemen of May 2020 N400 filers, my journey has come to an American end. Last Thursday I attended my interview in Charlotte, NC and took the oath on the same day (Charlotte does both on same day). The day was not without some last minute adventure from there being a medical emergency when we got there and were asked to wait outside for 45 minutes while the ambulance and fire truck showed up. The only thing I could think about was I hope the person is ok and God please don't let them cancel interviews for today. It was ok and we were allowed to enter.

 

Upon entering we were led to a room with multiple interview stations. Each station had a glass with the officer behind it. We were interviewed within earshot of each other. The officer asked me to raise my right hand swear I'd tell the truth. From there I was asked 6 civics questions which I got correct and at that point the civics portion ended. I was then asked to write on an iPad "The President lives in the White House". Then I was asked to read in English "The President lives in the White House" I passed that too.

 

From there I was walked to another desk in the room to an iPad with a camera facing me. On the iPad was an officer who was on his computer reviewing my file. Had a bit of a scare when he asked if I brought my birth certificate. I had not because the letter did not ask us to bring it. For some reason he could not find it in his file and started to say we could not move forward without it. I became super sad. I had come all this way only to be tripped up by that. Fortunately he found it and we moved on. MORAL OF THE STORY: TAKE EVERY DOCUMENT YOU THINK MIGHT BE IMPORTANT. He then proceeded to ask me all the questions on the form: name, addresses, work places, then all the yes no questions. After that he casually said I had been approved and my certificate would be printed. WOOOO HOOOO!!!!

 

From there the certificate was printed and me and the group of people at my appointment took our oath after handing in our green card (yes they take it back). We took pictures and were given voter registration forms and left. And I've been an American since. Thanks to everyone in this group for all the moral support over the months. I'll stick around and answer any questions others have. You guys are so close!!

[meadowzephyr 26]

 @CLT_CZ2020 I am happy for you. Thanks for the tips about bringing every doc you can think of.

[roddie2k 68]

3 hours ago, CLT_CZ2020 said:

Ladies and gentlemen of May 2020 N400 filers, my journey has come to an American end. Last Thursday I attended my interview in Charlotte, NC and took the oath on the same day (Charlotte does both on same day). The day was not without some last minute adventure from there being a medical emergency when we got there and were asked to wait outside for 45 minutes while the ambulance and fire truck showed up. The only thing I could think about was I hope the person is ok and God please don't let them cancel interviews for today. It was ok and we were allowed to enter.

 

Upon entering we were led to a room with multiple interview stations. Each station had a glass with the officer behind it. We were interviewed within earshot of each other. The officer asked me to raise my right hand swear I'd tell the truth. From there I was asked 6 civics questions which I got correct and at that point the civics portion ended. I was then asked to write on an iPad "The President lives in the White House". Then I was asked to read in English "The President lives in the White House" I passed that too.

 

From there I was walked to another desk in the room to an iPad with a camera facing me. On the iPad was an officer who was on his computer reviewing my file. Had a bit of a scare when he asked if I brought my birth certificate. I had not because the letter did not ask us to bring it. For some reason he could not find it in his file and started to say we could not move forward without it. I became super sad. I had come all this way only to be tripped up by that. Fortunately he found it and we moved on. MORAL OF THE STORY: TAKE EVERY DOCUMENT YOU THINK MIGHT BE IMPORTANT. He then proceeded to ask me all the questions on the form: name, addresses, work places, then all the yes no questions. After that he casually said I had been approved and my certificate would be printed. WOOOO HOOOO!!!!

 

From there the certificate was printed and me and the group of people at my appointment took our oath after handing in our green card (yes they take it back). We took pictures and were given voter registration forms and left. And I've been an American since. Thanks to everyone in this group for all the moral support over the months. I'll stick around and answer any questions others have. You guys are so close!!

Congrats - did you apply under the 3 year rule or the 5 year rule?