N-400 February 2023 Filers

[ArizonaPHX 20]

1 hour ago, springguy said:

A follow up Q. It is tad too early to get anxious, but the status has not changed after the receipt notice was sent message on 21st Feb. I was looking at receipt notice and it was from National benefits center Overland Park, KS.

Is it common for postal mail application to go through NBC? (I still haven't received online access code)

 

Yes, its normal. I got my notices from NBC and today got the online access code and saw that my bio appointment March 15th.

Its definitely too early to get anxious.

[* Kristin * 49]

On 2/28/2023 at 6:34 AM, EO & FO said:

Hello guys,

finally filed yesterday! Been eligible for almost 10 years but I guess no time like the present. Hope everything goes smoothly for us Feb peeps!

@EO & FO -- Good luck! We were in the same situation (eligible for years) -- but I think us waiting so long gave some assurance to the officer that we were legit 😆 (Honestly, my husband was SO worried about everything.. but came out being.. "that's it?!" 😁

[* Kristin * 49]

6 hours ago, Audyam said:

Oh I see. No worries, thank you for actually sharing on your journey (your wife and you are one 😃). Unless you like discussing politics, then no, it doesn’t mean you should know all that stuff. However, it’s a good experience to challenge one’s knowledge.

 

Thanks for the link, I’ll check it out. I’m  using online versions of the test (any version I find to be interesting). We all got this!

@Audyam -- the online study guide is great! My husband looked at it every few days (and then we did walks where I quizzed him). We are both US history experts now 😆

 

(After he passed... I had him quiz me over his celebratory lunch)

[Audyam 5]

9 hours ago, * Kristin * said:

@Audyam -- the online study guide is great! My husband looked at it every few days (and then we did walks where I quizzed him). We are both US history experts now 😆

 

(After he passed... I had him quiz me over his celebratory lunch)

Oh woow this is awesome 😄! Support is everything! I’ll print a few online study guides so I can take them everywhere with me to study. This is encouraging! 

[R_3 36]

16 hours ago, Mountainside said:

Yes.  My wife entered the US with a 10 year green card.

Thanks. 

[Mountainside 19]

5 minutes ago, R_3 said:

Thanks.

You're welcome.  I'm guessing now that one of reasons things are moving so quickly for us is that we don't have to deal with adjustment of status.

[R_3 36]

5 minutes ago, Mountainside said:

You're welcome.  I'm guessing now that one of reasons things are moving so quickly for us is that we don't have to deal with adjustment of status.

Yes, you are right. Your case was extremely easy for them to make a decsion on. Most people, including myself, are still dealing with ROC, which surely increases scrtiny levels and hence the timeline for the officer dealing with N400.

[R_3 36]

14 hours ago, * Kristin * said:

@EO & FO -- Good luck! We were in the same situation (eligible for years) -- but I think us waiting so long gave some assurance to the officer that we were legit 😆 (Honestly, my husband was SO worried about everything.. but came out being.. "that's it?!" 😁

Kristin, I read your naturalization review via the link in your signature. It's very well written, descrptive, and informative. Thanks for sharing with us. Is the oath ceremony usually done the same day after N400 interview is successfull?   

[MGJ_NY 106]

Hi guys! Im not sure if this is the right page for my question but it is n400 related 😊

 

I acquired my green card on Nov 18, 2021. Husband was a USC. My question is, when am I eligible to apply for citizenship? I know the 3 yr rule applies to me but is it Nov 2023 or Nov 2024?

 

Thanks! 

[ArizonaPHX 20]

43 minutes ago, MGJ_NY said:

Hi guys! Im not sure if this is the right page for my question but it is n400 related 😊

 

I acquired my green card on Nov 18, 2021. Husband was a USC. My question is, when am I eligible to apply for citizenship? I know the 3 yr rule applies to me but is it Nov 2023 or Nov 2024?

 

Thanks! 

This page will help you 

 

https://www.uscis.gov/citizenship-resource-center/learn-about-citizenship/naturalization-eligibility

[Asiula 15]

Filled my application online on Feb 24th. Today my case status changed, biometrics appointment was scheduled to March 21st. Feeling excited.  My ASC is Fargo, ND. 

 

[OldUser 6,590]

19 hours ago, MGJ_NY said:

Hi guys! Im not sure if this is the right page for my question but it is n400 related 😊

 

I acquired my green card on Nov 18, 2021. Husband was a USC. My question is, when am I eligible to apply for citizenship? I know the 3 yr rule applies to me but is it Nov 2023 or Nov 2024?

 

Thanks! 

November 2024 if you're still married and living in marital union at time of filing and until oath ceremony. Also can file 90 days earlier before 3 years anniversary of being LPR.

Edited March 4, 2023 by OldUser

[* Kristin * 49]

On 3/3/2023 at 10:06 AM, R_3 said:

Kristin, I read your naturalization review via the link in your signature. It's very well written, descrptive, and informative. Thanks for sharing with us. Is the oath ceremony usually done the same day after N400 interview is successfull?   

@R_3 -- glad you found the review helpful! From what I've read and can tell based on other reviews, unfortunately, not all places do the oath ceremony the same day. Sometimes it's actually "scheduled" and you have to come back... we were lucky that for Santa Ana, they do same-day!

[R_3 36]

15 hours ago, * Kristin * said:

@R_3 -- glad you found the review helpful! From what I've read and can tell based on other reviews, unfortunately, not all places do the oath ceremony the same day. Sometimes it's actually "scheduled" and you have to come back... we were lucky that for Santa Ana, they do same-day!

Thank you. 

[springguy 33]

On 3/2/2023 at 7:46 PM, ArizonaPHX said:

Yes, its normal. I got my notices from NBC and today got the online access code and saw that my bio appointment March 15th.

Its definitely too early to get anxious.

Oh well, at last received my online access code today and found that biometrics appointment is scheduled as well. It is set for Mar 24th.