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Riben   0

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 Hi all,

 

 After more than 10 days since becoming a U.S. citizen, I've updated my SS.  I was told it takes about 24 hours to have my new status on record. I was planning to go back and check if all went smooth after those 24h.

A few questions :

 

 1  Do I receive a new SS card with the same number ? My guess is that I won't. My SS card is a full one with no restrictions.

 2  Any info about how long an expedited passport + priority express would realistically take? 

 3 Is there any rule on which comes back first, the Naturalization Certificate or the Passport?

 4 Can I submit the passport form, DS 11,  filled online and printed in black and white ?

 5 Do I also have to print and send the instructions of the DS 11 form (the first 4 pages) ?

 

Thank you!

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.yana Community Regular

.yana   597

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You can find answers to 2 & 3 here:

 

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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ineedadisplayname Rising Star

ineedadisplayname   496

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30 minutes ago, Riben said:

Also, what is a locator ?

Locator is the number of the processing center for the passport.

Once you submit it you will know the locator

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58 minutes ago, Riben said:

Any info about how long an expedited passport + priority express would realistically take?

Took wife exactly 6 weeks from date of submitting to receipt.  Passport received 3/21/23.

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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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ineedadisplayname   496

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1 hour ago, Riben said:

What about question 4 and 5 ?

I used the online tool to fill out the form (https://pptform.state.gov/?Submit2=Complete+Online+%26+Print)  and then printed it out in black and white and without instructions

Went to a USPS place and submitted it right there instead of mailing it in. Still took like a week until it finally showed up on the passport tracker and the received date was a week later. Not sure if it is faster if u actually mail it.

 

Make sure to have a photo copy of your naturalization certificate AND the original. If you don't submit a copy they will keep the original :D

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