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Filed: Citizen (pnd) Country: India
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2 hours ago, Duggu said:

 

I am planning to take VOE ( verification of employment) letter as well in lieu of W2s.  It details the start date,designation, salary etc for your current company (for me, I could just simply download from my company portal, just check for you)

 

Based on below , take couple of passport photos also, if your biometrics were reused.image.thumb.png.12ddf6422a699670dae134f9ac568c7a.png

 

My husband is taking VOE from his company. Mine is school district job so I am planning to take W2s. Taking passport size photos is a good idea which I haven’t planned to take originally. Thanks again for the useful info. 

 

 

 

 

Filed: Citizen (pnd) Country: India
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2 hours ago, Duggu said:

 

I am planning to take VOE ( verification of employment) letter as well in lieu of W2s.  It details the start date,designation, salary etc for your current company (for me, I could just simply download from my company portal, just check for you)

 

Based on below , take couple of passport photos also, if your biometrics were reused.image.thumb.png.12ddf6422a699670dae134f9ac568c7a.png

 

 

 

Also taking the receipts of 2 parking violation tickets(1. parking in front of an entry of another house, 2. parking on left side of the road) for which we already paid few years back, around $45 each. I made these mistakes when I was a new driver and school area is always crowded to find a proper parking. Unfortunately that car is under my husband’s name so he is going to mention that during his interview. We forgot to mention that in the N400 application. Wondering you have any suggestion to bring this up during the interview or not.

 

 

Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Ecuador
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On 5/22/2024 at 6:22 PM, Laure&Colin said:

bonus cockroach

A man telephoned a pet shop and said, "I'd like to place an order for 25,000 cockroaches."

 

"What in the world do you want with that many roaches?" asked the clerk.

 

"Well, I'm moving tomorrow," explained the man, "and my lease says that I must leave the premises in exactly the same condition in which I found them."

:P 

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(!).

Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Ecuador
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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(!).

Filed: Citizen (pnd) Country: India
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21 hours ago, Ichaa said:

Also taking the receipts of 2 parking violation tickets(1. parking in front of an entry of another house, 2. parking on left side of the road) for which we already paid few years back, around $45 each. I made these mistakes when I was a new driver and school area is always crowded to find a proper parking. Unfortunately that car is under my husband’s name so he is going to mention that during his interview. We forgot to mention that in the N400 application. Wondering you have any suggestion to bring this up during the interview or not.

 

 

If officer asks the yes/no question of citation / arrest , then you can mention it otherwise no need to bring it up.   I downloaded my driving history from California DMV site which I am taking with myself ( I think 2$ or something for immediately download ) which can show what you have on your record or not. 

 

 https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/customer-service/request-vehicle-or-driver-records/online-driver-record-request/

 

I dont think your husband needs to mention anything if he was not involved in any way. why complicate matter. Others can pitch in. 

 

Posted

Just chatted with a live agent on Emma and was told this about my spouse's case:

 

> You are currently in the queue for an interview to be scheduled. USCIS will mail a notice when the date is scheduled.

 

I asked them how long it'll take and they gave me a generic timeline estimate via the tool

Filed: Citizen (pnd) Country: Croatia
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41 minutes ago, ctrlplm said:

I read elsewhere that it means background check is complete?

I think that's the standard answer they give everyone. Maybe see if you can call USCIS and ask if the background check has been completed? AFAIK ppl on this thread have had luck with calling and speaking to someone. 

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  • Submitted I-485 & I-130 on 09/25/2017
  • Approved Green Card (IR7 category) on 05/17/2019
  • Electronically submitted N-400 (w/ name change) on 02/19/2024
  • Biometrics Reuse received on 02/19/2024
  • Interview Notice received on 04/21/2024 
  • Interview at Chicago FO on 06/10/2024 
  • Oath Ceremony on 07/15/2024
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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Lebanon
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Hi everyone, so i need you guys expert advice on this. So my wife's interview is scheduled to July 3rd, but today her doctor scheduled her for a C-Section delivery for our baby on July 1st. 

 

She tried to change the date with her, but she said she can't due to safety reasons. So we don't know what to do with the appointment now, should we ask to reschedule it? even though we know it will take few more months! (and my wife is trying to travel back to her home country with her mother to help with the kids) 

 

OR should we take our chance that the baby might come earlier to that deadline (just like what happened with our 1st baby) ? I'm honestly confused so please forgive me. Any advice is appreciated. 

 

Thanks guys 

 

Edited by Youssuf
Filed: AOS (pnd) Country: Italy
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I just completed my N400 interview in Seattle this morning. 

There were no oath ceremonies scheduled for the day in the office. At the end of my interview I was given an appointment for the oath on July 4th. However on the drive back home the status online changed from oath scheduled to 

Case Was Submitted For Quality Review Based On An Approval Recommendation

We recommended that your Form N-400, Application for Naturalization, Receipt Number, be approved. On May 28, 2024, your case was submitted for quality review. This is a standard process we use to ensure the quality of our decisions. Once our quality review is done you will be scheduled for an oath ceremony. 

 

Hopefully this does not affect the oath ceremony previously scheduled. 

Adjusting from F1 to GC as immediate relative of USC

May 03, 2019 Married to USC

May 30th, 2019 - AOS package sent  (I-485, I-130, I-130A, I-864, I-131, I-765 )

June 3rd, 2019 - AOS package delivered at Chicago Lockbox

June 7th, 2019 - Received NOAs via e-notification

June 15th, 2019 - USCIS cashed check

June 24th, 2019 - Biometrics appointment

June 25th, 2019 - Status Changed to Fingerprints Reviewed 

July 17nd, 2019 - Requested USCIS to expedite EAD under "severe financial loss" 

July 22nd, 2019 - Email Requesting Proof, Documents were faxed same day

July 26th, 2019 -  RFIE due to Missing Birth Certificate

Aug 8th, 2019 - Status Changed to USCIS Received Response for RFEI

Aug 13th, 2019 - Requested USCIS to expedite EAD under "severe financial loss" second time 

Aug 19th, 2019 - Email Requesting Proof, Documents were faxed same day

Aug 26th, 2019 - Status Changed to Expedite Request Approved for I 765

May 20th, 2021 - Interview

May 20th , 2021 - Case Approved

 

N400 as USC Spouse - 3 year Rule

Feb 20th, 2024 - Online Application Submitted - Biometrics Waived 

May 28th, 2024 - Interview - Quality review based on approval recommendation, Oath scheduled

Jul 4th, 2024 - Oath ceremony date

Jul 5th, 2024 - Passport Issued at Seattle Passport Agency

Filed: Citizen (pnd) Country: India
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1 hour ago, ctrlplm said:

Just chatted with a live agent on Emma and was told this about my spouse's case:

 

> You are currently in the queue for an interview to be scheduled. USCIS will mail a notice when the date is scheduled.

 

I asked them how long it'll take and they gave me a generic timeline estimate via the tool

 

 

they told me the same thing , a long time back as well. 

Posted
46 minutes ago, mmv_1 said:

I just completed my N400 interview in Seattle this morning. 

There were no oath ceremonies scheduled for the day in the office. At the end of my interview I was given an appointment for the oath on July 4th. However on the drive back home the status online changed from oath scheduled to 

Case Was Submitted For Quality Review Based On An Approval Recommendation

We recommended that your Form N-400, Application for Naturalization, Receipt Number, be approved. On May 28, 2024, your case was submitted for quality review. This is a standard process we use to ensure the quality of our decisions. Once our quality review is done you will be scheduled for an oath ceremony. 

 

Hopefully this does not affect the oath ceremony previously scheduled. 

Congrats…do u know any other folks in Seattle who are waiting for interview schedule? Are they prioritising marriage based cases these days?

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16 minutes ago, crm2822 said:

Congrats…do u know any other folks in Seattle who are waiting for interview schedule? Are they prioritising marriage based cases these days?

My husband's case is still pending interview (submitted 02/17). I already naturalized last week. We are not marriage-based though.

 
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