N-400 February 2024 Filers

[Laure&Colin 558]

49 minutes ago, happydoctor said:

I would also take a proof that your taxes was paid  for at least 2023 ( bank statements where it shows if it’s not W-2 work ).

 

We got a refund this year so I can probably print out something from TurboTax showing that. Obviously getting a refund means we paid in the first place.

[happydoctor 36]

4 hours ago, Laure&Colin said:

 

We got a refund this year so I can probably print out something from TurboTax showing that. Obviously getting a refund means we paid in the first place.

If you / your spouse work for W-2 and got a refund it’s because your taxes deducted from your paychecks , however , people get a refund without paying any taxes ( dependents - kids, small income ). 

[minivatreni 193]

5 hours ago, Laure&Colin said:

 

We got a refund this year so I can probably print out something from TurboTax showing that. Obviously getting a refund means we paid in the first place.

You just need to take the tax transcripts from the IRS website. Do you have them? That’s is sufficient. 

[Laure&Colin 558]

49 minutes ago, happydoctor said:

If you / your spouse work for W-2 and got a refund it’s because your taxes deducted from your paychecks , however , people get a refund without paying any taxes ( dependents - kids, small income ). 

 

I just checked the tax transcripts and they show the amount withheld during the year. We both do regular salaried jobs.

[BlackPearl9 21]

Filed Feb 14, nothing since

[Tommy2000 25]

On 5/10/2024 at 2:13 PM, Laure&Colin said:

Preparing for my interview (very) early Tuesday morning, here's my checklist of documents to bring, considering I'm applying under the 5-year rule:

- interview letter

- green card

- passport

- driver's license

- tax transcripts x 5

- marriage certificate with translation

- electricity bill and first pages of lease for proof of residence

 

Am I missing anything?

I was thinking of bringing my husband's birth certificate just in case - we happen to have one, it even has an apostille (we needed it to get married in France). I'm not bringing proof of bona fide marriage since I'm under the 5-year rule, but I could pull thousands and thousands of pictures of us throughout the years on my phone during the interview if necessary. The lease is also in both our names.

I brought everything and only got asked my GC, Passport, and DL and invitation letter at the entrance. That was it. They had everything else on file.

[CollegeDropOut 34]

On 5/9/2024 at 6:29 AM, Winbig said:

@Laure&Colin, Really great work for not only starting this group but for compiling and updating this tracker. It has been really helpful in managing expectations (and emotions 😊). Thank you.

 

 I attended my combo interview yesterday with my spouse. It was a smooth process. The IO was professional and kept to time ( by that, I mean he started the process only 5 minutes late).
He Interviewed my spouse first while I waited. That only lasted 3-5 mins. She came out and passed the baton to me.

 

My bit lasted about 40 minutes. He started with the ROC part, then the Naturalization bit next starting with the English and Civics tests, reviewed my form by asking me almost all the questions on the form again. There were a few updates which I signed off on. 
 

Anyway, to shorten the not so long story (but lengthy write up), All went well and he issued the slip that confirmed I passed and congratulated me. By end of the day, case got updated to “Oath to be scheduled “.

 

All the best to everyone lined up or still waiting for a date. 🤟🏾🤟🏾

What do they ask the USC spouse?

[Duggu 60]

On 5/10/2024 at 6:47 PM, BlackPearl9 said:

Filed Feb 14, nothing since

 

Filed Feb 7th, nothing since.  

[BlackPearl9 21]

9 hours ago, Duggu said:

 

Filed Feb 7th, nothing since.  

Where is your local USCIS office?

[YellowDuneBuggy 60]

To everybody who didn't have any update, I noticed something, I don't know if it can help. I was waiting for about 3 months, then I have uploaded the 2023 tax return on the USCIS website and, magically, after 2 weeks, I got the interview notice.

[minivatreni 193]

25 minutes ago, YellowDuneBuggy said:

To everybody who didn't have any update, I noticed something, I don't know if it can help. I was waiting for about 3 months, then I have uploaded the 2023 tax return on the USCIS website and, magically, after 2 weeks, I got the interview notice.

That had nothing to do with it tbh.
 

You and someone else who applied on the same day from the same field office in this thread both got interviews on the same day. 

[thedtayl 25]

10 hours ago, Duggu said:

 

Filed Feb 7th, nothing since.  

I feel this - the waiting is tough, especially as people who filed after you get interviews and oath ceremonies, but good things come to those who wait!😀

[minivatreni 193]

On 5/10/2024 at 2:31 PM, happydoctor said:

I would also take a proof that your taxes was paid  for at least 2023 ( bank statements where it shows if it’s not W-2 work ).

Tax transcripts from the IRS are proof of that, and mentioned in the original list. 

Edited May 13 by minivatreni

[BlackPearl9 21]

1 hour ago, YellowDuneBuggy said:

To everybody who didn't have any update, I noticed something, I don't know if it can help. I was waiting for about 3 months, then I have uploaded the 2023 tax return on the USCIS website and, magically, after 2 weeks, I got the interview notice.

I wasn't asked to upload any taxes on my N-400 application. It just ask for my greencard front and back. And some selective service that isn't applicable to person above 31.

[minivatreni 193]

12 minutes ago, BlackPearl9 said:

I wasn't asked to upload any taxes on my N-400 application. It just ask for my greencard front and back. And some selective service that isn't applicable to person above 31.

It’s optional and advised to upload it