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N400 interview scheduled for march, i have a trip in May outside US [merged threads]

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Patrón   4

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I just got my interview scheduled for March. I am planning on going outside US in May. Do I need to apply for US passport after naturalization? In that case i dont think the. passport will come on time for me to travel in May. Or will I be able to use my old passport? 
Please let me know if anyone had the same issue. Thank you.

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Once you have taken the oath of citizenship, you will have to travel with a US passport. Current Passport expedite time is 3 to 5 weeks after submitting the Passport application.

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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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Registered Nurse- Retired- I practiced in the areas of Labor & Delivery, Home Health, Adolescent Psych, & Adult Psych.

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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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Patrón   4

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9 minutes ago, Crazy Cat said:

Once you have taken the oath of citizenship, you will have to travel with a US passport. Current expedite time is 3 to 5 weeks after submitting the Passport application.

That means I will have to move the trip to later date. Looking at your timeline I saw that you uploaded request for combo interview, I did not do that. How does the request look?
Can I still do it because my i751 is still pending?

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You might qualify to apply for an emergency passport after the oath ceremony  if travel is planned.

We simply stated, in a letter, that we request a combo interview since we had been waiting a long time.  Did it work?  I'm not sure....I do know it didn't hurt.  

"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 

 

Senior Master Sergeant, US Air Force- Retired (after 20+ years)- Missile Systems Maintenance & Titan 2 ICBM Launch Crew Duty (200+ Alert tours)

Registered Nurse- Retired- I practiced in the areas of Labor & Delivery, Home Health, Adolescent Psych, & Adult Psych.

IT Professional- Retired- Web Site Design, Hardware Maintenance, Compound Pharmacy Software Trainer, On-site go live support, Database Manager, App Designer.

______________________________________

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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1 minute ago, Crazy Cat said:

You might qualify to apply for an emergency passport after the oath ceremony  if travel is planned.

We simply stated, in a letter, that we request a combo interview since we had been waiting a long time.  Did it work?  I'm not sure....I do know it didn't hurt.  

Thank you.

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2 minutes ago, Patrón said:

Thank you.

Passport are being given pretty quick in my experience you will have enough time to get a passport before your trip. 

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2 minutes ago, Adujarric said:

Passport are being given pretty quick in my experience you will have enough time to get a passport before your trip. 

Here in the Dallas area, almost all Passport acceptance agencies are fully booked 4 weeks out.  It would take some creative scheduling around here.  LOL.

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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 

 

Senior Master Sergeant, US Air Force- Retired (after 20+ years)- Missile Systems Maintenance & Titan 2 ICBM Launch Crew Duty (200+ Alert tours)

Registered Nurse- Retired- I practiced in the areas of Labor & Delivery, Home Health, Adolescent Psych, & Adult Psych.

IT Professional- Retired- Web Site Design, Hardware Maintenance, Compound Pharmacy Software Trainer, On-site go live support, Database Manager, App Designer.

______________________________________

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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There are passport agencies who will get you a passport within few days.

It's not cheap ($400+ most likely) but might be cheaper than moving your trip out.

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:

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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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1 hour ago, Crazy Cat said:

Current Passport expedite time is 3 to 5 weeks after submitting the Passport application.

They changed the expedited service processing time to 5-7 weeks yesterday...

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Since the trip is pre planned you also have the option of making the urgent travel appointment with the passport office within the 14 days of travel. Its cheaper than using external passport agencies as the only extra fees required is the standard passport expedite and shipping fee. I recently had good experience doing that at the SFO passport office, they were able to schedule an appointment within the same week i called them and issued the passport on the day of the appointment. They did require proof of travel in addition to the other documents.

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If I am not mistaken, wouldn't it be possible to go for the interview but postpone the oath until after returning? Then traveling on the old passport would still work. Please correct me if I am wrong.

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5 hours ago, Crazy Cat said:

You might qualify to apply for an emergency passport after the oath ceremony  if travel is planned.

We simply stated, in a letter, that we request a combo interview since we had been waiting a long time.  Did it work?  I'm not sure....I do know it didn't hurt.  

Was the letter submitted with the N400 application?

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31 minutes ago, Sarah&Facundo said:

If I am not mistaken, wouldn't it be possible to go for the interview but postpone the oath until after returning? Then traveling on the old passport would still work. Please correct me if I am wrong.

Yes.

 

@Patrón, you can ask at the interview if they will let you schedule a later date for the oath ceremony.

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Was the letter submitted with the N400 application?

Yes.  I uploaded it with other unsolicited evidence....same place I uploaded tax transcripts.

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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 

 

Senior Master Sergeant, US Air Force- Retired (after 20+ years)- Missile Systems Maintenance & Titan 2 ICBM Launch Crew Duty (200+ Alert tours)

Registered Nurse- Retired- I practiced in the areas of Labor & Delivery, Home Health, Adolescent Psych, & Adult Psych.

IT Professional- Retired- Web Site Design, Hardware Maintenance, Compound Pharmacy Software Trainer, On-site go live support, Database Manager, App Designer.

______________________________________

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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5 hours ago, Crazy Cat said:

Here in the Dallas area, almost all Passport acceptance agencies are fully booked 4 weeks out.  It would take some creative scheduling around here.  LOL.

Thats true it will all depend on how busy the processing agency near the op is.  If it was me i would start booking an appointment now. Personally i had a quick experience on locator 68 for my wife, 69 for me and again locator 34 for my wife for a DS-5504 all shipped within a month. 

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