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Hi! I just became a citizen on Monday and I need to travel home to Wales on the 18th if August. It’s not enough time for me to get a US Passport, even expedited. I’m flying from Newark, NJ to Dublin, Ireland then into Bristol, England. Returning the same route in August 24th. 
 

I can fly using my British passport but how do I get back in? I plan on taking my Naturalization Certificate. What else can I do? 

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View my K1 -> ROC Timeline

*Filed I-129F - 21st October 2011* *Applied for SSN - 8th June 2012* *Filed I-751 (arrived) - 26th March 2015

*NOA1 - 28th October 2011* *Filed for AOS, EAD & AP - 26th June 2012* * Check cashed - 30th March 2015
*NOA2 (no RFE) - 26th January 2012* *AOS, EAD, & AP arrive at Chicago Lockbox - 28th June 2012* NOA1 - 26th March 2015 (arrived 3/4/15)

*Packet 3 sent - 27th February 2012* *Email notification of receipt - 3rd July 2012* *No biometrics letter - Service Request submitted 5/4/15
*Medical - February 28th 2012* *Check cashed - 7th July 2012* *Still no biometrics letter - 2nd Service Request submitted - 8/6/15
*Packet 4 received - 17th March 2012* *NOA1 for AOS, EAD & AP - 9th July 2012* *Biometrics in Aurora, CO - 8th July 2015*
*Interview in London - 5th April 2012. APPROVED!!!* *Biometrics in Philadelphia (Drummond Road)- 7th August 2012*
*POE Newark, NJ - 16th May 2012 *Biometrics walk in at Philadelphia (Drummond Rd) - 25th July 2012*
*K1 process took 160 days* *Case Transfered to California Service Centre - 26th July 2012*
*SSN DENIED! - 17th August. 10 weeks after I applied!!*

*EAD/AP Approved - 28th August 2012* 59 days
*Married! - 1st June 2012* *EAD/AP card in hand - 1st September 2012*
*EAD/AP card in hand - 1st September 2012*
* Re-applied for SSN - 14th September 2012*
*Put in service request at 8mo/3days wait - 19th March 2013*

* AOS Approved!!! - 1st May 2013* Exactly 10 months after applying.

*Green card in hand - 6th May 2013


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Dual Nationality (state.gov)

 

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"The US immigration process requires a great deal of knowledge, planning, time, patience, and a significant amount of money.  It is quite a journey!"

- Some old child of the 50's & 60's on his laptop 

 

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In summary, it took 13 months for approval of the CR-1.  It took 44 months for approval of the I-751.  It took 4 months for approval of the N-400.   It took 172 days from N-400 application to Oath Ceremony.   It took 6 weeks for Passport, then 7 additional weeks for return of wife's Naturalization Certificate.. 
 

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Wing it if you must go.

“If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat. If you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will succumb in every battle.”

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You can also request assistance from your local representative especially if you have immediate travel plans.

Timeline:

Spoiler

AOS Journey:

Spoiler

 

08/19/2016 - day 0 - I-485, I-130, I-765 sent to USCIS office in Chicago (PD: 08/23/2016)

08/31/2016 - day 9 - electronic NOAs received via text and email, check is cashed.

09/08/2016 - day 17 - biometrics appointment notice received in the mail (appointment date 09/19/2016).

09/13/2016 - day 22 - early biometrics walk in.

10/28/2016 - day 67 - EAD status changed to "New Card Is Being Produced".

11/16/2016 - day 87 - EAD card received in mail.

06/27/2017 - day 309 - contacted the congressman office.

07/28/2017 - day 340 - finally received an interview appointment in mail (online status has not changed).

08/31/2017 - day 374 - Interview; I-485 status changed to 'New Card Is Being Produced'

09/08/2017 - day 382 - greencard received in mail

I-751 & N400 Journey:

Spoiler

06/20/2019 - day 1036 - ROC packet mailed (PD: 06/21/2019)

06/29/2019 - day 1045 - NOA/Extension letter received in the mail (new GC expiration date is 2/28/2021)

01/17/2020 - day 1256 - biometrics appointment

06/03/2020 - day 1382 - N400 filed online (PD: 06/04/2020)

02/01/2021 - day 1626 - Biometric Reuse notice uploaded to my online account

02/08/2021 - day 1634 - Interview Appointment notice uploaded to my online account

03/16/2021 - day 1670 - N400 Interview - passed; due to I-751 stuck in another office 'No decision can be made at this time'

06/01/2021 - day 1747 - with help of Sen. Sanders' office, I-751 file finally forwarded to St. Albans field office

06/28/2021 - day 1774 - I-751 status changed to 'New Card is Being Produced'; N400 status changed to 'Oath Ceremony Will Be Scheduled'

08/19/2021 - day 1826 (exactly 5 years since day 0) - Oath Ceremony (notice received on 7/19/21)

 

 

 

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Do not leave without the us passport. As Family posted .. emergency appts are available at passport offices .. not where you usually apply like the PO… you  must call 10 business days before your travel booking, have your international flight record locator in hand, and appear in person at the passport office   Info is on the passport website 

 

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/get-fast.html

 

urgent passport service 

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4 hours ago, xjoseyx said:

Hi! I just became a citizen on Monday and I need to travel home to Wales on the 18th if August. It’s not enough time for me to get a US Passport, even expedited. I’m flying from Newark, NJ to Dublin, Ireland then into Bristol, England. Returning the same route in August 24th. 
 

I can fly using my British passport but how do I get back in? I plan on taking my Naturalization Certificate. What else can I do? 

Travel by land to Canada or Mexico, entering on your UK passport. Fly to UK.  Fly to Canada or Mexico on your UK passport.  Enter USA by land using your naturalization certificate.  A photocopy of the naturalization certificate will do.  

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18 hours ago, xjoseyx said:

Hi! I just became a citizen on Monday and I need to travel home to Wales on the 18th if August. It’s not enough time for me to get a US Passport, even expedited. I’m flying from Newark, NJ to Dublin, Ireland then into Bristol, England. Returning the same route in August 24th. 
 

I can fly using my British passport but how do I get back in? I plan on taking my Naturalization Certificate. What else can I do? 

You have plenty of time to get a passport, if you act quickly and if you are willing to possibly travel to a passport agency.  See below url.  You need to let them know if you need to travel due to either 1) life/death emergency or 2) "Urgent Travel" needs (within 14 days).  In either case, you can get same day passport as soon as you can secure an appointment in a passport agency.  Good luck.

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/get-fast.html

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On 8/3/2022 at 6:23 PM, Family said:

Call US Passport Agency, they have a same day passport issuance if you are traveling within 14 days. 
 

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/get-fast/passport-agencies/philadelphia.html

Thank you! I have an appointment on the 17th at 10am. I fly 10pm on the 18th. I am stressssssed. 

View my K1 -> ROC Timeline

*Filed I-129F - 21st October 2011* *Applied for SSN - 8th June 2012* *Filed I-751 (arrived) - 26th March 2015

*NOA1 - 28th October 2011* *Filed for AOS, EAD & AP - 26th June 2012* * Check cashed - 30th March 2015
*NOA2 (no RFE) - 26th January 2012* *AOS, EAD, & AP arrive at Chicago Lockbox - 28th June 2012* NOA1 - 26th March 2015 (arrived 3/4/15)

*Packet 3 sent - 27th February 2012* *Email notification of receipt - 3rd July 2012* *No biometrics letter - Service Request submitted 5/4/15
*Medical - February 28th 2012* *Check cashed - 7th July 2012* *Still no biometrics letter - 2nd Service Request submitted - 8/6/15
*Packet 4 received - 17th March 2012* *NOA1 for AOS, EAD & AP - 9th July 2012* *Biometrics in Aurora, CO - 8th July 2015*
*Interview in London - 5th April 2012. APPROVED!!!* *Biometrics in Philadelphia (Drummond Road)- 7th August 2012*
*POE Newark, NJ - 16th May 2012 *Biometrics walk in at Philadelphia (Drummond Rd) - 25th July 2012*
*K1 process took 160 days* *Case Transfered to California Service Centre - 26th July 2012*
*SSN DENIED! - 17th August. 10 weeks after I applied!!*

*EAD/AP Approved - 28th August 2012* 59 days
*Married! - 1st June 2012* *EAD/AP card in hand - 1st September 2012*
*EAD/AP card in hand - 1st September 2012*
* Re-applied for SSN - 14th September 2012*
*Put in service request at 8mo/3days wait - 19th March 2013*

* AOS Approved!!! - 1st May 2013* Exactly 10 months after applying.

*Green card in hand - 6th May 2013


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33 minutes ago, xjoseyx said:

Thank you! I have an appointment on the 17th at 10am. I fly 10pm on the 18th. I am stressssssed. 

I was in the same position 5 months ago. My appt was the day before my flight and i had a 5 hr drive each way to the passport office. Just make sure you have the required documents , credit/debit card , correct cash ( don't forget the expedite fee) or check .. passport photos .. my passport was ready for pick up 3 hrs after my appt. Agents at Hot Springs AR were great, friendly, efficient and competent 

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5 minutes ago, Family said:

Repeat after me:

Stressed 

Desserts 

 

Now pick of the two 

Or read it backwards 

 

Preferably chocolate desserts .. 🤪.. then the leftovers for breakfast ! 

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