N-400 January 2024 filers

[happydoctor 36]

On 4/2/2024 at 10:41 AM, minivatreni said:

Obtain your Tax Return Transcript, it's a couple of pages. Do not upload the return itself. 

 

More info here: https://www.irs.gov/individuals/get-transcript

Thanks a lot ! I checked , it only shows 2020-2023 on the irs.site , no 2019.

[labelladell2 8]

On 3/29/2024 at 11:19 AM, Shroy123 said:

You will definitely hear something within 2 weeks

You were right! They scheduled my interview for 5/7/24 in the Dallas Field Office. A little over a week after my 3 year GC anniversary

[cardia 146]

1 hour ago, happydoctor said:

When did you get the actual letter about the interview ( how many days / weeks before the interview)?  Our postman doesn’t really do a good job recently, and I worry about getting the letter in time .

 

You should receive the notice about about 3-4 weeks prior to your interview.

 

If you filed N-400 online, I would strongly recommend checking the "Documents" tab regularly if your mail is not being delivered as expected. All notices pertinent to your case are posted there the moment they are generated. You should expect to see the paper copy about 1-2 weeks after a notice is posted online to your account.

 

You can print the online copy and use it at your interview, in case you find that your interview notice was somehow not delivered at all.

[minivatreni 193]

3 minutes ago, cardia said:

 

You should receive the notice about about 3-4 weeks prior to your interview.

 

If you filed N-400 online, I would strongly recommend checking the "Documents" tab regularly if your mail is not being delivered as expected. All notices pertinent to your case are posted there the moment they are generated. You should expect to see the paper copy about 1-2 weeks after a notice is posted online to your account.

 

You can print the online copy and use it at your interview, in case you find that your interview notice was somehow not delivered at all.

I use the Lawfully app for this reason. As soon as I get an interview, I will be notified via the app. 

[Jacobo 122]

 

Hello guys! 

I had my N-400 interview today at the Miami, field office. 

 

I applied on the grounds of marriage with a U.S. citizen. 
 

I passed my US naturalization interview,  The civics test was first, very easy, but afterwards the interview turned “intense”. 

 

The immigration officer was always nice and respectful. However, he meticulously scrutinized my immigration history, as well as my husband’s. Then he dived deep into our relationship, seemingly searching for any hint of past fraud. Interestingly, our previous interviews – for the marriage (I-485) and the removal of conditions – were smooth; the latter even had the interview waived, and I received the green card in the mail.

 

The officer focused on a period when we had to live apart for 11 months – me in Boston and him in Miami – during our third year of marriage while I was pursuing a research postdoc at Harvard. I had to demonstrate that our marital union remained intact throughout that period to be eligible based on marriage to a US citizen. I provided photos of his many trips to Boston, my visits to Miami, hundreds of minutes of phone call records, as well as joint financial and insurance documents with my Mass address and both our names on them to prove our continued commitment. Despite the officer’s scrutiny, I was well-prepared; I had studied the USCIS policy manual to anticipate questions about our marriage and this time apart.

 

He then said he was going to recommend approval and put me in line for Judicial Oath Ceremony schedule. (At a courthouse given a name change request).  

 

 

[minivatreni 193]

9 minutes ago, Jacobo said:

 

 

Hello guys! 

I had my N-400 interview today at the Miami, field office. 

 

I applied on the grounds of marriage with a U.S. citizen. 
 

I passed my US naturalization interview,  The civics test was first, very easy, but afterwards the interview turned “intense”. 

 

The immigration officer was always nice and respectful. However, he meticulously scrutinized my immigration history, as well as my husband’s. Then he dived deep into our relationship, seemingly searching for any hint of past fraud. Interestingly, our previous interviews – for the marriage (I-485) and the removal of conditions – were smooth; the latter even had the interview waived, and I received the green card in the mail.

 

The officer focused on a period when we had to live apart for 11 months – me in Boston and him in Miami – during our third year of marriage while I was pursuing a research postdoc at Harvard. I had to demonstrate that our marital union remained intact throughout that period to be eligible based on marriage to a US citizen. I provided photos of his many trips to Boston, my visits to Miami, hundreds of minutes of phone call records, as well as joint financial and insurance documents with my Mass address and both our names on them to prove our continued commitment. Despite the officer’s scrutiny, I was well-prepared; I had studied the USCIS policy manual to anticipate questions about our marriage and this time apart.

 

He then said he was going to recommend approval and put me in line for Judicial Oath Ceremony schedule. (At a courthouse given a name change request).  

 

 

Well thankfully after this you’ll be done with immigration procedures. Not sure why you were given a hard time if if you already underwent removal of conditions! 

[OldUser 6,662]

20 minutes ago, Jacobo said:

 

 

Hello guys! 

I had my N-400 interview today at the Miami, field office. 

 

I applied on the grounds of marriage with a U.S. citizen. 
 

I passed my US naturalization interview,  The civics test was first, very easy, but afterwards the interview turned “intense”. 

 

The immigration officer was always nice and respectful. However, he meticulously scrutinized my immigration history, as well as my husband’s. Then he dived deep into our relationship, seemingly searching for any hint of past fraud. Interestingly, our previous interviews – for the marriage (I-485) and the removal of conditions – were smooth; the latter even had the interview waived, and I received the green card in the mail.

 

The officer focused on a period when we had to live apart for 11 months – me in Boston and him in Miami – during our third year of marriage while I was pursuing a research postdoc at Harvard. I had to demonstrate that our marital union remained intact throughout that period to be eligible based on marriage to a US citizen. I provided photos of his many trips to Boston, my visits to Miami, hundreds of minutes of phone call records, as well as joint financial and insurance documents with my Mass address and both our names on them to prove our continued commitment. Despite the officer’s scrutiny, I was well-prepared; I had studied the USCIS policy manual to anticipate questions about our marriage and this time apart.

 

He then said he was going to recommend approval and put me in line for Judicial Oath Ceremony schedule. (At a courthouse given a name change request).  

 

 

Awesome! Great that you came prepared and convinced the officer your marriage is legitimate. How close were you to be eligible under 5 years rule and would you pick that route knowing what you know now?

[OldUser 6,662]

12 minutes ago, minivatreni said:

Well thankfully after this you’ll be done with immigration procedures. Not sure why you were given a hard time if if you already underwent removal of conditions! 

Because each stage is an opportunity to scrutinize immigration history. It's designed that way. And N-400 is the hardest one really, despite what everybody say. It's the biggest immigration benefit that USCIS can give and won't be able to revoke easily. Treat each interview as if you started from scratch. Don't assume because something was approved before it will be approved easily now.

[Jacobo 122]

2 hours ago, OldUser said:

Because each stage is an opportunity to scrutinize immigration history. It's designed that way. And N-400 is the hardest one really, despite what everybody say. It's the biggest immigration benefit that USCIS can give and won't be able to revoke easily. Treat each interview as if you started from scratch. Don't assume because something was approved before it will be approved easily now.

You’re totally right! And that makes total sense

[Jacobo 122]

2 hours ago, OldUser said:

Awesome! Great that you came prepared and convinced the officer your marriage is legitimate. How close were you to be eligible under 5 years rule and would you pick that route knowing what you know now?

Oh I wasn't close to the five years. I applied under the 3 year rule; actually 2 months before my 3 year anniversary as LPR

[OldUser 6,662]

21 minutes ago, Jacobo said:

Oh I wasn't close to the five years. I applied under the 3 year rule; actually 2 months before my 3 year anniversary as LPR

I see. Well, you're almost at the finish line, so congratulations!

 

Hopefully you won't need it, but you can sue USCIS for decision (Writ of Mandamus) after 60 days past your interview. 

Edited April 4 by OldUser

[happydoctor 36]

14 hours ago, cardia said:

 

You should receive the notice about about 3-4 weeks prior to your interview.

 

If you filed N-400 online, I would strongly recommend checking the "Documents" tab regularly if your mail is not being delivered as expected. All notices pertinent to your case are posted there the moment they are generated. You should expect to see the paper copy about 1-2 weeks after a notice is posted online to your account.

 

You can print the online copy and use it at your interview, in case you find that your interview notice was somehow not delivered at all.

Thank you so much ! It’s very helpful.

[happydoctor 36]

8 hours ago, Jacobo said:

Oh I wasn't close to the five years. I applied under the 3 year rule; actually 2 months before my 3 year anniversary as LPR

Congratulations!
If I applied for a citizenship after being a Green card holder for 6 years , what rules apply to my case ? I got my green card through marriage, but we divorced before I received a permanent green card ( without an interview). 

[Lanzoni 38]

This morning I had my naturalization interview in Houston. I just wanted to share my experience. The appointment was at 10:10am and I was at the door at 9:50am when I was asked for the appointment notice. I went through security and when I was putting my belt back I heard an officer shout my name on the hallway. He then rapidly conducted me inside his room down the hallway. The only documents he asked for were my passport, my driver’s license and my LPR card. He started with the civics questions, which he probably stopped before 10. It seems like he was typing my questions. Then he asked me to read one sentence and to write another sentence in his tablet, after spending a minute or two to make it work. Then he asked me if I support the constitution and some other questions after that in the form, including if I understood the oath and its requirements. Then he asked me to confirm some personal information in the tablet. At that point he already had the results form filled out and ready to hand it to me, which he did right after that. The officer seemed to be in a rush and at some point mumbled something about something going on over there at 10am. He said I should be getting the appointment in the mail. I asked if there’s a way to expedite due to urgent family matters back home and he said that he can’t do anything about it. I’d say the whole thing lasted 15-20 minutes. Let me know if y’all have any questions. 

[Shroy123 749]

22 hours ago, labelladell2 said:

You were right! They scheduled my interview for 5/7/24 in the Dallas Field Office. A little over a week after my 3 year GC anniversary

Yayy congratulations.. what time? Mine is on April 30th a week before you