N-400 September 2020 Filers

[Bmc1 2]

12 hours ago, Shawn&Jodie said:

Had my interview today. All straightforward and went well. I’ve been submitted for approval.

 

filed sept 21

Biometrics reuse notice Nov 2nd

Interview Jan 6th

Congratulations!

[leonidas_alexan 44]

1 hour ago, Davegie said:

 

Congratulations!  Can you give your tips on how to study the 100 civic questions?  By just reading them seemed overwhelming to me. Thank you.

So, from the day I made my initial application - I divided these Civics questions into 3 or 4 categories. In my case I divided them up into NUMBERS (100 senators, 27 amendments, 435 representatives etc.,) - I had one for AMENDMENTS - and I had another category for important events - I mean it is really up to you how you want to do it and I revised one category one day that way - I never really felt overwhelmed - and then on top of it every single day without fail I did the civics mock test on the USCIS website - I found that incredibly useful.

[fruitcake 31]

1 hour ago, Davegie said:

 

Congratulations!  Can you give your tips on how to study the 100 civic questions?  By just reading them seemed overwhelming to me. Thank you.

Hello! I can give you tips from my experience. I had my interview on December 15. I know 100 questions is quite a lot. What I did, I printed out the 100 questions. For me, it’s easier and handy. I can read it anytime and anywhere. Then, I read the whole questions from 1-100. So I know what to expect. And, I studied almost everyday reading and memorizing the 100 questions. Then time to time I asked my husband to ask me questions when I’m comfortable enough. Lastly, there is a practice test on the USCIS website that will help you as well.

 

Good luck! 👍🏼 

[Davegie 13]

2 minutes ago, fruitcake said:

Hello! I can give you tips from my experience. I had my interview on December 15. I know 100 questions is quite a lot. What I did, I printed out the 100 questions. For me, it’s easier and handy. I can read it anytime and anywhere. Then, I read the whole questions from 1-100. So I know what to expect. And, I studied almost everyday reading and memorizing the 100 questions. Then time to time I asked my husband to ask me questions when I’m comfortable enough. Lastly, there is a practice test on the USCIS website that will help you as well.

 

Good luck! 👍🏼 

First, congratulations on your interview!  Thank you so much, this is a big help.  I don't have any schedule for bio yet but I like to start ahead.

[Smile4rill1 64]

For those waiting for oat taking, did you get your naturalization certificate?

[fruitcake 31]

4 hours ago, Davegie said:

First, congratulations on your interview!  Thank you so much, this is a big help.  I don't have any schedule for bio yet but I like to start ahead.

Thank you! And I’m happy to help! Yes, that’s good make yourself prepared. Soon as you get the notice for interview, they will give your enough time to review. Like a month or so and thats plenty. Relax and everything’s going to be fine. Good luck to you!

1 hour ago, Smile4rill1 said:

For those waiting for oat taking, did you get your naturalization certificate?

No. You’ll get the naturalization certificate AFTER the oath taking ceremony.

[Smile4rill1 64]

2 minutes ago, fruitcake said:

Thank you! And I’m happy to help! Yes, that’s good make yourself prepared. Soon as you get the notice for interview, they will give your enough time to review. Like a month or so and thats plenty. Relax and everything’s going to be fine. Good luck to you!

No. You’ll get the naturalization certificate AFTER the oath taking ceremony.

Thank you. Because as soon as I get the naturalization certificate am running to the nearest usps to apply for my passport. I just want this process done and over

[fruitcake 31]

5 minutes ago, Smile4rill1 said:

Thank you. Because as soon as I get the naturalization certificate am running to the nearest usps to apply for my passport. I just want this process done and over

I hear you @Smile4rill1 !!! I too, will apply for passport as soon as I get the naturalization. 

[db108108 7]

Got my interview for the end of this month. I was surprised that it went through so quickly.

 

Just a quick question - I married a US citizen to get the green card, but am applying after 5 years of having the green card. Should I bring documents related to the marriage? I'm specifically asking about my spouse's previous marriage, which dissolved in 2010. Some places say that I should bring his divorce certificate, but as I'm applying after 5 years, it seems irrelevant.

[NorthSouth 21]

9 hours ago, db108108 said:

Got my interview for the end of this month. I was surprised that it went through so quickly.

 

Just a quick question - I married a US citizen to get the green card, but am applying after 5 years of having the green card. Should I bring documents related to the marriage? I'm specifically asking about my spouse's previous marriage, which dissolved in 2010. Some places say that I should bring his divorce certificate, but as I'm applying after 5 years, it seems irrelevant.

 

From what I've read, because you're applying based on 5 years, it's not needed.  That having been said, if you have it I would take it with you in the off chance it comes up you have it ready versus having to provide it later thereby delaying the approval.

[Vegas888 0]

On 1/2/2021 at 9:55 PM, Outsider said:

And if you are from Vegas, you only just can wait... Vegas office is super slow and looks like they don't really care about service requests... My case (May 2020 filer) - still no biometrics notice, my friend (April 2020 filer) - still no bio notice, my another friend (July 2019 filer) - still waiting for an interview notice...

really?  i have friends they got everything in 6 months here in Vegas, but it was end of 2019 maybe.  I really hope they are going to speed up process soon

[Davegie 13]

On 1/7/2021 at 1:14 PM, leonidas_alexan said:

So, from the day I made my initial application - I divided these Civics questions into 3 or 4 categories. In my case I divided them up into NUMBERS (100 senators, 27 amendments, 435 representatives etc.,) - I had one for AMENDMENTS - and I had another category for important events - I mean it is really up to you how you want to do it and I revised one category one day that way - I never really felt overwhelmed - and then on top of it every single day without fail I did the civics mock test on the USCIS website - I found that incredibly useful.

Thank you!  I just started the mock test on the USCIS website also... getting to familiarize everything aside from my own print out.

[fruitcake 31]

On 1/7/2021 at 5:30 PM, Smile4rill1 said:

Thank you. Because as soon as I get the naturalization certificate am running to the nearest usps to apply for my passport. I just want this process done and over

Oh, I’ve read on the USCIS website that as soon as you get the naturalization certificate you must go to the SSA then do the passport. So, that’s what I am going to do.

[Outsider 40]

16 hours ago, Vegas888 said:

i have friends they got everything in 6 months here in Vegas, but it was end of 2019 maybe.

I do have a friend , who was a May 2019 filer, interview was in November 2019...But for some reason Oath ceremony was scheduled for the end of March 2020, then you know what had happened...

[Philly512 26]

Hello everybody. Is there anybody here from tampa? I filed sept 12, only received the email (and mail copy) after online submission but that’s about it.