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5 minutes ago, TBoneTX said:

That can be very satisfying.  We ought to make USCIS pay us back for all of our trauma, so how about using the papers for a weenie-roast, or fireplace kindling?  :P 

the trauma will leave scars forever ha ha !

 

i just realized one thing, i have every single piece of the documentation/artifacts in pdf and store in more than 1 e-places. i just assumed everyone are like me. that's why i think i wont need to hardcopy

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25 minutes ago, panetone said:

 

I have everything I have sent so far in paper copies and also scanned into PDFs. I intend to make a nice party throwing all the paper away the second I get my US passport but I will keep the PDFs around for a just in case situation. Congrats on being done with USCIS!

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N-400 3 year marriage based (IOE)

Jan 22, 2024 - Submitted online 

Jan 22, 2024 - Biometrics waived

Mar 6, 2024 - Interview scheduled for Apr 11 COMBO I-751/N-400

Apr 11, 2024 - Combo interview - approved N-400

May 1, 2024 - Approved ROC, received 10 GC on May 20.

May 7, 2024 - Oath scheduled for June 14 (requested later ceremony at interview)

June 14, 2024 - Special Flag Day Oath ceremony - I'm a citizen!!!

 

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Actually, the best (and most accurate) "embassy review" of all time is in here:

https://www.visajourney.com/timeline/profile.php?id=46019

06-04-2007 = TSC stamps postal return-receipt for I-129f.

06-11-2007 = NOA1 date (unknown to me).

07-20-2007 = Phoned Immigration Officer; got WAC#; where's NOA1?

09-25-2007 = Touch (first-ever).

09-28-2007 = NOA1, 23 days after their 45-day promise to send it (grrrr).

10-20 & 11-14-2007 = Phoned ImmOffs; "still pending."

12-11-2007 = 180 days; file is "between workstations, may be early Jan."; touches 12/11 & 12/12.

12-18-2007 = Call; file is with Division 9 ofcr. (bckgrnd check); e-prompt to shake it; touch.

12-19-2007 = NOA2 by e-mail & web, dated 12-18-07 (187 days; 201 per VJ); in mail 12/24/07.

01-09-2008 = File from USCIS to NVC, 1-4-08; NVC creates file, 1/15/08; to consulate 1/16/08.

01-23-2008 = Consulate gets file; outdated Packet 4 mailed to fiancee 1/27/08; rec'd 3/3/08.

04-29-2008 = Fiancee's 4-min. consular interview, 8:30 a.m.; much evidence brought but not allowed to be presented (consul: "More proof! Second interview! Bring your fiance!").

05-05-2008 = Infuriating $12 call to non-English-speaking consulate appointment-setter.

05-06-2008 = Better $12 call to English-speaker; "joint" interview date 6/30/08 (my selection).

06-30-2008 = Stokes Interrogations w/Ecuadorian (not USC); "wait 2 weeks; we'll mail her."

07-2008 = Daily calls to DOS: "currently processing"; 8/05 = Phoned consulate, got Section Chief; wrote him.

08-07-08 = E-mail from consulate, promising to issue visa "as soon as we get her passport" (on 8/12, per DHL).

08-27-08 = Phoned consulate (they "couldn't find" our file); visa DHL'd 8/28; in hand 9/1; through POE on 10/9 with NO hassles(!).

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I wouldn't. You never know whether your descendants will ever need to trace how you became a citizen. Or if something horrible happens to your passport / naturalization certificate and you'll have to prove you are who you are.

 

These are super important documents in my opinion. I'd scan them to digital files and store safely to say the least.

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17 minutes ago, OldUser said:

These are super important documents in my opinion. I'd scan them to digital files and store safely to say the least.

That is exactly what I did.  Wife's Naturalization Certificate is safely stored locally and in a secure cloud.

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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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If you will ever  petition a relative for an immigration benefit or of there is any possibility of a child or grand child deriving U.S. citizenship through you, then you will need those records.

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5 hours ago, TBoneTX said:

Typically, it's been recommended here to wait 2 years.

That can be very satisfying.  We ought to make USCIS pay us back for all of our trauma, so how about using the papers for a weenie-roast, or fireplace kindling?  :P 

What about paying us back for all the printer ink? Spend a fortune on that🤪😉

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6 hours ago, panetone said:

I have a thick binder with all my Visa history. From L1, H1B, GC's, etc.

Any reason to keep after getting citizenship?

OH! I didn't keep the documents from my immigrant visa journey (IR1 visa) ... did I mess up? Not a citizen yet and only planning to after I get the full 10 years out of this card...  

Always thought all the relevant details I would need are in my A file.... HELP? 

 

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3 minutes ago, Redro said:

I didn't keep the documents from my immigrant visa journey (IR1 visa)

 

Not even digital copies?  I didn't keep my paper copies, but I have pics/PDFs of everything we ever filed/received.

 

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