Houston N-400 Filers

[Beth & Achraf 328]

On 11/7/2023 at 1:08 AM, Visitor User said:

I’ll apply soon in late November. How long is it taking to get a decision? Are they making it faster due to elections so we can vote?

We will send petition also most likely late November, just awaiting the registration of his new truck from the dealership,  its in both our names along with my 2022 auto.

 

[Visitor User 253]

2 hours ago, Beth & Achraf said:

We will send petition also most likely late November, just awaiting the registration of his new truck from the dealership,  its in both our names along with my 2022 auto.

 

My lawyer will do it on first day I qualify on early 90 day rule.

[Beth & Achraf 328]

2 hours ago, Visitor User said:

My lawyer will do it on first day I qualify on early 90 day rule.

We are not using a lawyer, don't need to.    Husband got his green card 4 years ago.

Looks like will send off petition by end of week or first of next week, car dealership called, our plates-registration are in. That is all we were waiting on , one more piece of evidence.

 

[Visitor User 253]

2 hours ago, Beth & Achraf said:

We are not using a lawyer, don't need to.    Husband got his green card 4 years ago.

Looks like will send off petition by end of week or first of next week, car dealership called, our plates-registration are in. That is all we were waiting on , one more piece of evidence.

 

Oh ok yeah not everyone will need it if it’s a straight forward case. 

 

 

[OldUser 6,633]

24 minutes ago, Visitor User said:

Oh ok yeah not everyone will need it if it’s a straight forward case. 

 

 

The more evidence is provided the stronger is the case

[Visitor User 253]

1 hour ago, OldUser said:

The more evidence is provided the stronger is the case

Of course but some people have a bad past and require a lawyer. 

Edited November 9, 2023 by Visitor User

[Beth & Achraf 328]

12 hours ago, Visitor User said:

Of course but some people have a bad past and require a lawyer. 

We had a hard ride for my husbands 10 green card, but managed it without an attorney.

We had red flags,  me- previous marriage to foreign national who I filed marriage visa for, and then cancelled it, age difference, & 

had a Stokes interview, which truly lasted about 2 minutes for him and for me.  

Was issued a NOID,   we provided the evidence they requested, and finally was approved after nearly 3 years. 

I suspect this final go around will be easier, as we are more than prepared to show continuing marriage since 10 green card was issued.

[Visitor User 253]

7 hours ago, Beth & Achraf said:

We had a hard ride for my husbands 10 green card, but managed it without an attorney.

We had red flags,  me- previous marriage to foreign national who I filed marriage visa for, and then cancelled it, age difference, & 

had a Stokes interview, which truly lasted about 2 minutes for him and for me.  

Was issued a NOID,   we provided the evidence they requested, and finally was approved after nearly 3 years. 

I suspect this final go around will be easier, as we are more than prepared to show continuing marriage since 10 green card was issued.

Is it worth the risk? Lawyer can always speak during the interview.

[Beth & Achraf 328]

16 hours ago, Visitor User said:

Is it worth the risk? Lawyer can always speak during the interview.

We don't need to Lawyer UP.  Hard part was obtaining the 10 year green.

This time it is all about HIM.

[Beth & Achraf 328]

On 11/7/2023 at 11:31 AM, mam521 said:

Correct.  No spouses allowed inside.  Only those taking the Oath and receiving their naturalization certificates are allowed. 

Ugh,  that really stinks.

 

 

[mam521 2,062]

1 hour ago, Beth & Achraf said:

Ugh,  that really stinks.

 

 

The US ceremonies, at least here in Houston, aren't that special.  It feels like a cattle herding session versus what I've experienced in Canada where it was a much more serious and impactful ceremony.  

[Beth & Achraf 328]

3 hours ago, mam521 said:

The US ceremonies, at least here in Houston, aren't that special.  It feels like a cattle herding session versus what I've experienced in Canada where it was a much more serious and impactful ceremony.  

Cattle herding,  HA HA.   love that one  

[Visitor User 253]

I think lawyer should be allowed in the oath ceremony. 

Edited November 15, 2023 by Visitor User

[Visitor User 253]

3 hours ago, mam521 said:

The US ceremonies, at least here in Houston, aren't that special.  It feels like a cattle herding session versus what I've experienced in Canada where it was a much more serious and impactful ceremony.  

How often Canada does it compare to USA?

[mam521 2,062]

17 hours ago, Visitor User said:

How often Canada does it compare to USA?

Not sure. Quick google search says Canada naturalized 375,000 people in 2022 (unusually high number - usually numbers are about 175,000) while the US naturalized 967, 500 people, which appears to be a bit above average for the US as well.