N-400 June 2020 Filers

[UnaMexicana 153]

On 11/17/2021 at 9:14 AM, Islnd_gal said:

Thanks for your response. Thats the thing,  none of the lengthy trips, matter a fact, none of the trips equated to 180days in a given trip. I think this may be a little more complex for my comfort.

Hello,

 

I am sad to hear about the decision on your case. I had my interview today and I get what you say about them "making a big deal" out of the longer trips. My interviewer mentioned something to the effect of a trip being okay because it was not over five months. I know the rule is 180 days, but I am sharing because it's fresh on my mind right now.

 

I agree with the advice to consult with an immigration lawyer before deciding whether to appeal or file again.

 

Sending good vibes your way,

 

UnaMexicana

[UnaMexicana 153]

Hello Vjers,

 

I had my interview today in San Francisco, CA. Phones and laptops are allowed "for note taking" (e.g., no photos or video). I was wearing ankle length boots and was not asked to take them off. You must remove all metal, keys, etc. and put it on a tray along with whatever document file or bag you're carrying. It's scanned through and then you are on your way to the second floor. You check in and a bit later your name is called, and you are let in by sort of a greeter/host. You're taken to one of the many offices and there are two iPads, one for the interviewer and one where you will do the reading/writing test and also read/review/sign whatever documents they ask you to (if needed).

Please make sure that the officer is not trying to call you. I was let in, put in a room and waited for 15 minutes with nothing happening on the iPad. I heard someone calling my name but waited there and as it turns out, two greeters had my name and only one had the right office where I was supposed to be sitting. I was sent to the wrong one (!!!!).

The second host said "good thing I came to check..." I wonder what would have happened if she just did not see me. I suppose my interview would have been rescheduled... arrrgh!

 

Anyway, onto the introductions and civic test. Officer asked probably six questions, but I only remember these (I am paraphrasing):

- Territory bought from France in 1803

- Why are there 13 stripes in the flag

- Name 3 of the original 13 states

- Who makes laws

- When was the constitution written

 

Then we proceeded to writing/reading the sentence: The President lives in the White House.

 

After that there was the N400 review. I had some additional trip after I submitted my application, so I wanted to mention that and I motioned to open my binder and pulled out the N400 copy. Officer was not upset but was very firm and told me not to take any documents out unless directed to. They sound like robots probably because it is legal stuff and they do it all day every day. Again, not mean or upset, but just firm and clear.

 

So she went over my data on the application. I filed under 3 yr rule, so she asked Date of Marriage, if I was still married, if it were the first marriage for both (it's husbands second), how did his prior marriage end, height, and the travel dates. I interjected politely to say I was not sure if it was needed, but I wanted to volunteer that I had an additional trip after I filed on 2020. She said "It is good that you mentioned it, because I see here in the system that you last entered on XX/2021." I had so many errors on my travel dates because a lot of the back to US flights were red eye, so the itinerary says one thing but the stamp on the passport says another. I was so freaked out because I was under oath and wanted to give her all these corrections (about four out of ten trips). She calmed me down and said "I can see that your entries on the application are only a day off here and there, and you are clarifying it now. This is not lying as I can see it is only one day for every entry, and these are not five month trips. I will just go ahead and note on your file that no trip was over six months."

 

Also my hair was blonde now and I had put brown on the application (original color)... she just found that funny but noted it on the data she provided for sign and review.

 

After the application we went onto the yes/no questions. This was awkward and long because she made a pause after every instance for me to say yes or no, but not just every question, every statement in every question (like those separated by commas, I'd have to say three or four times "no"). But it is what it is. At the end she asked me what the Oath of Allegiance meant in my own words (be prepared for this!), and after that she made me read it and asked to sign that I had understood the questions and what they meant, and that I was OK with being placed for oath ceremony.

 

After that she asked me to receive a paper sheet that she printed. She was very apologetic that she could not make a decision on my case due to pending background checks, but that it was nothing on my end. She said it was on theirs and that my case would eventually update so to check back later.

 

I was so sad because I almost thought I was going to be sworn in right there... She said I prepared very well but unfortunately the background checks are outside her control. Apparently my name is very common. Anyway I did hear some people being congratulated and approved and given oath invitation right then for December 15.

 

I went outside, met my husband and we went for tacos al pastor, haha.

 

When we were at the taqueria I thought of checking my online tool and it already said "Case recommended for approval. Submitted for quality review." And right after that another message "Oath ceremony will be scheduled." So I guess this is the closest I've been to the end of the road, and I take it.

 

I am sharing this super long version in case it helps someone else alleviate the stress!

 

All best and will update when I know more!

 

UnaMexicana

 

 

[Islnd_gal 2]

13 hours ago, UnaMexicana said:

Hello,

 

I am sad to hear about the decision on your case. I had my interview today and I get what you say about them "making a big deal" out of the longer trips. My interviewer mentioned something to the effect of a trip being okay because it was not over five months. I know the rule is 180 days, but I am sharing because it's fresh on my mind right now.

 

I agree with the advice to consult with an immigration lawyer before deciding whether to appeal or file again.

 

Sending good vibes your way,

 

UnaMexicana

Thanks for lending your voice, I did consult with an attorney she suggested we wait 6 months and reapply with no to very limited travel, so the wait is on again. 

Appreciate the good vibes, received wholeheartedly 🙏🏾 

[Duncan21 202]

On 12/1/2021 at 12:31 PM, Islnd_gal said:

Thanks for lending your voice, I did consult with an attorney she suggested we wait 6 months and reapply with no to very limited travel, so the wait is on again. 

Appreciate the good vibes, received wholeheartedly 🙏🏾 

Hang in there!

[Duncan21 202]

On 11/30/2021 at 11:15 PM, UnaMexicana said:

Hello Vjers,

 

I had my interview today in San Francisco, CA. Phones and laptops are allowed "for note taking" (e.g., no photos or video). I was wearing ankle length boots and was not asked to take them off. You must remove all metal, keys, etc. and put it on a tray along with whatever document file or bag you're carrying. It's scanned through and then you are on your way to the second floor. You check in and a bit later your name is called, and you are let in by sort of a greeter/host. You're taken to one of the many offices and there are two iPads, one for the interviewer and one where you will do the reading/writing test and also read/review/sign whatever documents they ask you to (if needed).

Please make sure that the officer is not trying to call you. I was let in, put in a room and waited for 15 minutes with nothing happening on the iPad. I heard someone calling my name but waited there and as it turns out, two greeters had my name and only one had the right office where I was supposed to be sitting. I was sent to the wrong one (!!!!).

The second host said "good thing I came to check..." I wonder what would have happened if she just did not see me. I suppose my interview would have been rescheduled... arrrgh!

 

Anyway, onto the introductions and civic test. Officer asked probably six questions, but I only remember these (I am paraphrasing):

- Territory bought from France in 1803

- Why are there 13 stripes in the flag

- Name 3 of the original 13 states

- Who makes laws

- When was the constitution written

 

Then we proceeded to writing/reading the sentence: The President lives in the White House.

 

After that there was the N400 review. I had some additional trip after I submitted my application, so I wanted to mention that and I motioned to open my binder and pulled out the N400 copy. Officer was not upset but was very firm and told me not to take any documents out unless directed to. They sound like robots probably because it is legal stuff and they do it all day every day. Again, not mean or upset, but just firm and clear.

 

So she went over my data on the application. I filed under 3 yr rule, so she asked Date of Marriage, if I was still married, if it were the first marriage for both (it's husbands second), how did his prior marriage end, height, and the travel dates. I interjected politely to say I was not sure if it was needed, but I wanted to volunteer that I had an additional trip after I filed on 2020. She said "It is good that you mentioned it, because I see here in the system that you last entered on XX/2021." I had so many errors on my travel dates because a lot of the back to US flights were red eye, so the itinerary says one thing but the stamp on the passport says another. I was so freaked out because I was under oath and wanted to give her all these corrections (about four out of ten trips). She calmed me down and said "I can see that your entries on the application are only a day off here and there, and you are clarifying it now. This is not lying as I can see it is only one day for every entry, and these are not five month trips. I will just go ahead and note on your file that no trip was over six months."

 

Also my hair was blonde now and I had put brown on the application (original color)... she just found that funny but noted it on the data she provided for sign and review.

 

After the application we went onto the yes/no questions. This was awkward and long because she made a pause after every instance for me to say yes or no, but not just every question, every statement in every question (like those separated by commas, I'd have to say three or four times "no"). But it is what it is. At the end she asked me what the Oath of Allegiance meant in my own words (be prepared for this!), and after that she made me read it and asked to sign that I had understood the questions and what they meant, and that I was OK with being placed for oath ceremony.

 

After that she asked me to receive a paper sheet that she printed. She was very apologetic that she could not make a decision on my case due to pending background checks, but that it was nothing on my end. She said it was on theirs and that my case would eventually update so to check back later.

 

I was so sad because I almost thought I was going to be sworn in right there... She said I prepared very well but unfortunately the background checks are outside her control. Apparently my name is very common. Anyway I did hear some people being congratulated and approved and given oath invitation right then for December 15.

 

I went outside, met my husband and we went for tacos al pastor, haha.

 

When we were at the taqueria I thought of checking my online tool and it already said "Case recommended for approval. Submitted for quality review." And right after that another message "Oath ceremony will be scheduled." So I guess this is the closest I've been to the end of the road, and I take it.

 

I am sharing this super long version in case it helps someone else alleviate the stress!

 

All best and will update when I know more!

 

UnaMexicana

 

 

Congratulations!

[UnaMexicana 153]

Hello Vjers,

 

Always re-posting my post from July filers as I filed June 30 and got receipt notice Jul1, 2020.

 

I contacted USCIS today. They mentioned that I am in line for oath interview (which is what I see on the online tool, so not a lot of additional info). I got a nice rep and he did submit a Tier 2 request for me. Not sure if that will help, but at least helps my peace of mind to know I am taking ownership and doing whatever is in my power to MOVE.... THIS.... ALONG....!!!

 

So close to the finish line and in less than a month we move to a new address (same state, different county). I am waiting and waiting and hoping something happens before the move.

 

I'll keep you posted, and as always: each and everyone of you waiting are in my prayers.

 

UnaMexicana

[Mark🇹🇹 9]

Hello guys .My N400 was filed July 2020 Baltimore and still waiting for an interview.. kinda ridiculous because since March it’s in queue for an interview. Now my case is outside normal processing time and when I made an inquiry, they basically told me the same thing; “your case is in que for an interview. Your interview will be scheduled when slots becomes available”. 3 times in 10 months I was told this .My question is there are applicants who filed in 2021 in my jurisdiction and some of their cases were completed based on forums. Does anyone know what else can I do besides patiently waiting?

Edited December 16, 2021 by Mark🇹🇹
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[Duncan21 202]

On 12/16/2021 at 10:50 AM, Mark🇹🇹 said:

Hello guys .My N400 was filed July 2020 Baltimore and still waiting for an interview.. kinda ridiculous because since March it’s in queue for an interview. Now my case is outside normal processing time and when I made an inquiry, they basically told me the same thing; “your case is in que for an interview. Your interview will be scheduled when slots becomes available”. 3 times in 10 months I was told this .My question is there are applicants who filed in 2021 in my jurisdiction and some of their cases were completed based on forums. Does anyone know what else can I do besides patiently waiting?

Did you look at the timelines for Baltimore, MD on VJ?  See this link: https://www.visajourney.com/timeline/citlist.php?op6=All&op7=Baltimore+MD&op1=3&op2=&op4=1&op5=&cfl=0

[mnt96 22]

On 12/15/2021 at 12:10 PM, UnaMexicana said:

Hello Vjers,

 

Always re-posting my post from July filers as I filed June 30 and got receipt notice Jul1, 2020.

 

I contacted USCIS today. They mentioned that I am in line for oath interview (which is what I see on the online tool, so not a lot of additional info). I got a nice rep and he did submit a Tier 2 request for me. Not sure if that will help, but at least helps my peace of mind to know I am taking ownership and doing whatever is in my power to MOVE.... THIS.... ALONG....!!!

 

So close to the finish line and in less than a month we move to a new address (same state, different county). I am waiting and waiting and hoping something happens before the move.

 

I'll keep you posted, and as always: each and everyone of you waiting are in my prayers.

 

UnaMexicana

Hi @UnaMexicana question on your interview.  You mentioned you went through the yes/no questions lengthily.  There are so many yes/no questions in this section, did you cover all of them.  How long did it take?

[Duncan21 202]

15 hours ago, mnt96 said:

Hi @UnaMexicana question on your interview.  You mentioned you went through the yes/no questions lengthily.  There are so many yes/no questions in this section, did you cover all of them.  How long did it take?

In our interview, the officer did go through all of the Yes/No questions....can't recall how long it took but there were no follow up questions on any of those Yes/No questions

[UnaMexicana 153]

23 hours ago, mnt96 said:

Hi @UnaMexicana question on your interview.  You mentioned you went through the yes/no questions lengthily.  There are so many yes/no questions in this section, did you cover all of them.  How long did it take?

I did not mean to stress anyone 😸 However, it was surprising that she would stop at each part of the statement and wait for me to say yes/no. Perhaps others can elaborate on what their experience was... 

For example, if a question says: "Have you ever assisted, provided, helped, someone to commit an immigration violation?" Then she would pause on every comma and I'd have to say no, no, no. 

The above is obviously not a real verbatim question but a blunt example that I'm providing.

It wasn't super long... We got into a rythm and I just really had to pay attention to what the question was so I knew it was one of the yes or no questions. Went over them rather quickly but was just surprised that she wanted me to say an answer to each part.

Let me know if this explanation makes sense!

 

UnaMexicana

 

[Duncan21 202]

19 hours ago, UnaMexicana said:

I did not mean to stress anyone 😸 However, it was surprising that she would stop at each part of the statement and wait for me to say yes/no. Perhaps others can elaborate on what their experience was... 

For example, if a question says: "Have you ever assisted, provided, helped, someone to commit an immigration violation?" Then she would pause on every comma and I'd have to say no, no, no. 

The above is obviously not a real verbatim question but a blunt example that I'm providing.

It wasn't super long... We got into a rythm and I just really had to pay attention to what the question was so I knew it was one of the yes or no questions. Went over them rather quickly but was just surprised that she wanted me to say an answer to each part.

Let me know if this explanation makes sense!

 

UnaMexicana

 

No, our officer did not pause at each comma....

[UnaMexicana 153]

Journey over. Got certificate today at 9:00AM ceremony.

 

I just can't believe it, after all this time. I wish you all a speedy and smooth process.

 

I'll still be around VJ, amazing community!

 

Best,

 

UnaMexicana

[Duncan21 202]

14 hours ago, UnaMexicana said:

Journey over. Got certificate today at 9:00AM ceremony.

 

I just can't believe it, after all this time. I wish you all a speedy and smooth process.

 

I'll still be around VJ, amazing community!

 

Best,

 

UnaMexicana

Congratulations!

[doggieandsam 765]

had my n400 interview today. i passed all the tests.

roc was/is still pending so my husband came to the interview with me. the officer did a combo interview. she said that majority of the info from the n400 will apply to the roc as well so she did the n400 first. when it was time to do the roc, all she asked was if there was anything else we wanted to tell her about our life/marriage. that was it.

at the end, she said everything checks out, she is happy with our case and all our bona fides and that she will recommend my cases to be approved.

n400 status now says "oath ceremony will be scheduled". roc status still says "case was transferred and a new office has jurisdiction".