N400 March 2021 Filers

[EternalForeigner 57]

I had previously sent out forms requesting the tax return transcript for 2016 and the tax return, and the latter apparently takes 75 calendar days to process. I can’t remember when I sent it, but if I don’t get it by then, I hope it doesn’t become an issue during the interview. 
 

I tried ordering a tax return transcript through the phone, but the automated system said they were only available for 2017-2020. What a mess lol. 

[bsd058 296]

19 minutes ago, EternalForeigner said:

I had previously sent out forms requesting the tax return transcript for 2016 and the tax return, and the latter apparently takes 75 calendar days to process. I can’t remember when I sent it, but if I don’t get it by then, I hope it doesn’t become an issue during the interview. 
 

I tried ordering a tax return transcript through the phone, but the automated system said they were only available for 2017-2020. What a mess lol. 

Yeah, it's annoying. I print them off pretty much every year, just in case. Hoping that you get yours sooner than that!

[Savva 222]

6 hours ago, EternalForeigner said:

Also it says this on my notice:

 

”You MUST BRING the following with you to the interview:
• This letter.
• Your Alien Registration Card ("green card").
• Any evidence of Selective Service Registration.
• Your passport and/or any other documents you used in connection with any entries into the United States.”

 

The notice says nothing about bringing my tax returns for the past five years, which I’ve been told could be important. Should I bring those anyway? Like I said I’m not the spouse of a US citizen but I’ve been told it’s still important. The problem is that I’ve been trying to get my 2016 return transcript from the IRS to no avail. I mailed them the necessary forms a couple of time but got nothing. And now I only have about a month until the interview. 
 

I know it’s off-topic so apologies for the side track. 

Mabruk on your interview!!! I'd say take whatever they asked you for and whatever else you can bring, they don't limit the entry to the amount of your paperwork, so better safe... Mabruk again!

[EternalForeigner 57]

13 minutes ago, Savva said:

Mabruk on your interview!!! I'd say take whatever they asked you for and whatever else you can bring, they don't limit the entry to the amount of your paperwork, so better safe... Mabruk again!

Allah yibarik feek 🥳 Yeah I’ll bring everything plus the kitchen sink lol. I just hope they don’t get hung up on the 2016 tax returns if I don’t get it in time. 

[leymanai 60]

18 hours ago, jingo said:

 

They literally didn't ask to see any of the documents I brought. Only my green card. 

 

I brought 4 years of tax transcripts from the IRS website and then 2016 tax return.

 

Better to be safe than sorry, but I just thought I'd share that for peace of mind.

 

Indeed. I brought all documents I uploaded when I filed online plus some military orders just in case. My husband is still deployed and I wanted to be ready for questions like „why isn’t your husband waiting for you outside“ lol. But my officer literally didn’t care. He was super nice, immediately broke some ice doing lame jokes😂 started off with civic and English test and then general questions. Then we sat there chatting about his experience as a border patrol officer. That was cool to hear although tmi and I wanted to gtfo ASAP 😂 My document were ignored the whole time I was inside USCIS building 

[leymanai 60]

12 hours ago, EternalForeigner said:

Allah yibarik feek 🥳 Yeah I’ll bring everything plus the kitchen sink lol. I just hope they don’t get hung up on the 2016 tax returns if I don’t get it in time. 

Hey on the notice it says I must bring originals. On the date of interview all documents were photocopies. I was stressing myself about it but like we are all saying, they don’t care for it. Besides, if your SSN does not show any missed taxes, they already know you have been a good resident. Worst case scenario you just explain them what happened IF they will even mention it. 

[GC-Cleveland 17]

Hey all QQ on the civics test, When we have questions where there are more than one answers and they DO NOT say answer one or two, what do we do? Do we have to say all? 

For Example:

 

What does the judicial branch do?
▪ reviews laws
▪ explains laws
▪ resolves disputes (disagreements)
▪ decides if a law goes against the Constitution

[EternalForeigner 57]

28 minutes ago, GC-Cleveland said:

Hey all QQ on the civics test, When we have questions where there are more than one answers and they DO NOT say answer one or two, what do we do? Do we have to say all? 

For Example:

 

What does the judicial branch do?
▪ reviews laws
▪ explains laws
▪ resolves disputes (disagreements)
▪ decides if a law goes against the Constitution

I personally assumed that one answer would be enough but I could be wrong. 

[jingo 38]

2 hours ago, GC-Cleveland said:

Hey all QQ on the civics test, When we have questions where there are more than one answers and they DO NOT say answer one or two, what do we do? Do we have to say all? 

For Example:

 

What does the judicial branch do?
▪ reviews laws
▪ explains laws
▪ resolves disputes (disagreements)
▪ decides if a law goes against the Constitution

 

Just one!

[GC-Cleveland 17]

8 hours ago, EternalForeigner said:

I personally assumed that one answer would be enough but I could be wrong. 

That's what I thought as well.

6 hours ago, jingo said:

 

Just one!

Thanks Jingo! 

[Nitas_man 3,100]

Hi we filed 03/14 biometrics 07/15 3 yr rule

 

Submitted

 

USC passport bio page

GC

Copy of SB1 re-entry 03/2018

Bank statements semi-annual for 3 years

Apt lease 1 yr

Joint home deed dated july, 2019

DL matching with old address / new address

Joint car insurance 3 years

Kiddos BC’s

Previous marriage divorce decrees

Marriage certificate

2018/2019/2020 transcripts

 

She’s never failed an online citizenship test and can win arguments in 3 languages so I guess we’re good to go

Edited July 16, 2021 by Nitas_man

[Savva 222]

So guys, turns out an officer may ask you a meaning (in your own words) of YES and NO questions (have you ever been) I found this SUPER helpful video, hope it is going to help you! 

 

[EternalForeigner 57]

Thanks for sharing that. I didn't realize they could ask you to define terms.

 

And I was always thrown off by the Nazi Germany question. Most of us weren't even alive then!

[EternalForeigner 57]

When I got my green card I was already 26 and didn't have to register for the selective service. Do I have to bring anything still regarding that to the interview?

[Savva 222]

5 hours ago, EternalForeigner said:

When I got my green card I was already 26 and didn't have to register for the selective service. Do I have to bring anything still regarding that to the interview?

Nope, if you were fully 26, you don't need to have anything else, because the day of you becoming a LPR is on your GC

Edited July 20, 2021 by Savva