November 2021 ROC Filers

[johnnyRoe 10]

59 minutes ago, Olga&Jared said:

@OldUser @Crazy Cat Thank you, guys! I still can't believe it's almost over. I got so used to my bureaucratic abuser at this point, but I won't miss them! 😆

The passport service can be a roller coaster for some. Reserve your international travel and expedite your passport at the agency if you need it quickly. Good luck!

[Crazy Cat 41,850]

4 minutes ago, 854Turbo said:

I should know this probably...after the oath and becoming a citizen, does your Alien number remain active and is it ever used for anything? Or is it truly the end of the line of the immigration journey?

I can't image why you would need the A number.  The Naturalization Certificate becomes prominent for everything I can think of. 

[OldUser 6,662]

12 minutes ago, 854Turbo said:

I should know this probably...after the oath and becoming a citizen, does your Alien number remain active and is it ever used for anything? Or is it truly the end of the line of the immigration journey?

It depends. If you're sponsoring somebody for immigration benefit, I'm sure it's asked for again.

7 minutes ago, Crazy Cat said:

I can't image why you would need the A number.  The Naturalization Certificate becomes prominent for everything I can think of. 

Sponsoring others? I may be wrong, but forms may be asking for Alien number

[OldUser 6,662]

2 minutes ago, OldUser said:

It depends. If you're sponsoring somebody for immigration benefit, I'm sure it's asked for again.

Sponsoring others? I may be wrong, but forms may be asking for Alien number

Double checked.

I-130 asks for petitioner's Alien Registration Number.

[Olga&Jared 267]

They approved my I-751 6 hours later. Phew! 

[Crazy Cat 41,850]

5 minutes ago, Olga&Jared said:

They approved my I-751 6 hours later. Phew! 

Great.  Enjoy the oath ceremony, apply for your passport, and relax.

[OldUser 6,662]

11 minutes ago, Crazy Cat said:

Great.  Enjoy the oath ceremony, apply for your passport, and relax.

+1 @Olga&Jared I'd recommend applying for large passport book. It's not larger in size, but has more pages. It doesn't cost any more than regular passport book.

Also, passport card is a nice bonus if money isn't an issue. It serves as additional proof of US citizenship and identity. Could be used as a backup if something happens to the passport, though cannot be used for international air travel.

 

And lastly - you can pay a visit to SSA and update citizenship status. And register to vote.

 

Have fun!

Edited November 2, 2023 by OldUser

[Olga&Jared 267]

1 hour ago, OldUser said:

+1 @Olga&Jared I'd recommend applying for large passport book. It's not larger in size, but has more pages. It doesn't cost any more than regular passport book.

Also, passport card is a nice bonus if money isn't an issue. It serves as additional proof of US citizenship and identity. Could be used as a backup if something happens to the passport, though cannot be used for international air travel.

 

And lastly - you can pay a visit to SSA and update citizenship status. And register to vote.

 

Have fun!

That's a good idea regarding a larger book and a card! I'm so used to having my current passport stamped all over that getting a thin book is kinda scary 😅 

[OldUser 6,662]

Just now, Olga&Jared said:

That's a good idea regarding a larger book and a card! I'm so used to having my current passport stamped all over that getting a thin book is kinda scary 😅 

Regular US passport has very few pages, compared to my regular European passport. That's why suggesting. Not that you'd need many visas anymore to travel the world, but maybe for stamps?

[JackMatt 43]

Makes sense to post it here too since the whole story started on November 26th 2021, almost exactly 2 years ago!

I got approved on the spot today and had the oath ceremony two hours later! 

A big achievement for me and I want to share my happiness here even if I don't know you personally but I'm sure we all feel the same way once we're out of the tunnel!

Thanks for your time and help during this journey!

[OldUser 6,662]

1 hour ago, JackMatt said:

Makes sense to post it here too since the whole story started on November 26th 2021, almost exactly 2 years ago!

I got approved on the spot today and had the oath ceremony two hours later! 

A big achievement for me and I want to share my happiness here even if I don't know you personally but I'm sure we all feel the same way once we're out of the tunnel!

Thanks for your time and help during this journey!

Congratulations!!! Thanks for the update! Which field office?

Edited November 21, 2023 by OldUser

[JackMatt 43]

15 hours ago, OldUser said:

Congratulations!!! Thanks for the update! Which field office?

Thanks!

San Francisco field office

[OldUser 6,662]

1 minute ago, JackMatt said:

Thanks!

San Francisco field office

Great, I forgot you were also in SF office.

 

There's a few folks here who also got naturalized in SF, but didn't have same day oath.

[JackMatt 43]

6 hours ago, OldUser said:

Great, I forgot you were also in SF office.

 

There's a few folks here who also got naturalized in SF, but didn't have same day oath.

It might depend on the time your interview is scheduled, mine was at 7.15 am and I was called in at 7.40.

The lovely IO told me that there was gonna be a ceremony at 11 and hopefully she was gonna sign me in for it 'cause I live 6 hours North of SF and she didn't want to bother me coming back to the City! 

I'll love her forever!

[OldUser 6,662]

1 minute ago, JackMatt said:

It might depend on the time your interview is scheduled, mine was at 7.15 am and I was called in at 7.40.

The lovely IO told me that there was gonna be a ceremony at 11 and hopefully she was gonna sign me in for it 'cause I live 6 hours North of SF and she didn't want to bother me coming back to the City! 

I'll love her forever!

That's amazing. Glad you had a warm welcome at USCIS 😊