Citizenship interview scheduled for next month. Do I need original copy of i-94?

[pazzee 29]

Hi All,

 

I received my notice of scheduled citizenship interview. The letter states I must bring my passport and evidence of entries into the US. I have one entry into the US in 1990. It was stapled to my old Philippines passport. When I renewed my way over-expired passport at the Philippines consulate here in Chicago a couple years ago, they kept my old one and gave me a new one in its place. I did take pictures of my old passport and the I-94 and have those saved.  For my interview, can I just use printed pictures of my old passport showing my entry? Along with my current passport, of course.

 

I wanted to ask here in case this is a basic, common question with a straightforward answer. Otherwise I will call an immigration attorney.

 

Thanks!

[Mike E 11,745]

Since you no longer have your old passport you don’t  need to bring it.  You don’t  need an I-94 that was issued  over 5 years before the date you filed N-400

Edited August 15, 2022 by Mike E

[pazzee 29]

18 minutes ago, Mike E said:

Since you no longer have your old passport you don’t  need to bring it.  You don’t  need an I-94 that was issued  over 5 years before the date you filed N-400

Thank you. I emailed a lawyer I used in the past and asked how much it would cost to ask a question about the notice. She said she doesn’t do that but offered to represent me at the interview and prepare me for it. Retainer of $1000 and she estimates a total cost of $1500. LOL. I’d rather go to the interview, be denied, learn from the officer my mistake and reapply for $700. 

[Adujarric 67]

3 hours ago, pazzee said:

Thank you. I emailed a lawyer I used in the past and asked how much it would cost to ask a question about the notice. She said she doesn’t do that but offered to represent me at the interview and prepare me for it. Retainer of $1000 and she estimates a total cost of $1500. LOL. I’d rather go to the interview, be denied, learn from the officer my mistake and reapply for $700. 

Lawyers asking for $1000 just to go with you to an interview is crazy lol. My lawyer actually told me i was going to be just fine without him but i wanted him to go with me it was also $1000 😂. I had a complex history so i actually hired a lawyer to review my criminal history before submitting my n-400 and i could honestly say he gave me alot of confidence so the money was worth it for me but i didnt see the need to have him at the interview. I think at the interview level their help is limited if you dont have the need for a lawyer. But if you do then the $1000 might be the best money ever spent. 

[Crazy Cat 42,732]

3 hours ago, pazzee said:

Hi All,

 

I received my notice of scheduled citizenship interview. The letter states I must bring my passport and evidence of entries into the US. I have one entry into the US in 1990. It was stapled to my old Philippines passport. When I renewed my way over-expired passport at the Philippines consulate here in Chicago a couple years ago, they kept my old one and gave me a new one in its place. I did take pictures of my old passport and the I-94 and have those saved.  For my interview, can I just use printed pictures of my old passport showing my entry? Along with my current passport, of course.

 

I wanted to ask here in case this is a basic, common question with a straightforward answer. Otherwise I will call an immigration attorney.

 

Thanks!

I have seen nothing which says an I-94 is required.  

[pazzee 29]

6 minutes ago, Crazy Cat said:

I have seen nothing which says an I-94 is required.  

My notice said this. I was worried because my current passport doesn’t show my entry into the US (no stamp, no I-94). But like Mike E said, it won’t matter. All good!

[Family 4,259]

2 hours ago, pazzee said:

My notice said this. I was worried because my current passport doesn’t show my entry into the US (no stamp, no I-94). But like Mike E said, it won’t matter. All good!

@Mike E is of course right. For your own peace of mind , the sentence that worried you is about ANY international travel and returns back / entries “ in the US. They want to make sure the trips and time outside the US is within the guidelines. 
They already saw and checked out your I-94 back when they gave you the green card, and as an LPR you travel and return without I-94, but get stamps in your passport. 
 

Now I hope you feel you got your money’s worth ( DIY =$1,500) . Congratulations on applying, good luck and have fun at interview!
 

[pazzee 29]

6 minutes ago, Family said:

@Mike E is of course right. For your own peace of mind , the sentence that worried you is about ANY international travel and returns back / entries “ in the US. They want to make sure the trips and time outside the US is within the guidelines. 
They already saw and checked out your I-94 back when they gave you the green card, and as an LPR you travel and return without I-94, but get stamps in your passport. 
 

Now I hope you feel you got your money’s worth ( DIY =$1,500) . Congratulations on applying, good luck and have fun at interview!
 

Thank you! That makes sense. I’m already planning my outfit! lol. Also plan on studying for the civics portion and reviewing my application, of course, but I think of the fun part first. 😃

[bakphx1 789]

My husband got approved last week.  He took all the documents requested and a few extra because he was overthinking it.  Didn’t show them anything.