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15 hours ago, astroboy3545 said:

Just got an interview notice too, filed on June 17th , Seattle,  5 year filer 

Interview is scheduled for September 11th. 

Congrats. I filed on June 29th under the 3 year rule - also Seattle. Hope they take a couple more weeks (never thought I would say this) since I will be out of the country mid September for 11 days.

Good luck!

Does it take longer when you file under 3 year rule vs 5 year rule (I already have my I-751 and I filed after I had been here for more than three years)?

15 hours ago, astroboy3545 said:

Just got an interview notice too, filed on June 17th , Seattle,  5 year filer 

Interview is scheduled for September 11th. 

Congrats. I filed on June 29th under the 3 year rule - also Seattle. Hope they take a couple more weeks (never thought I would say this) since I will be out of the country mid September for 11 days.

Good luck!

Does it take longer when you file under 3 year rule vs 5 year rule (I already have my I-751 and I filed after I had been here for more than three years)?

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19 hours ago, Immigrant88 said:

Hi everyone,

 

Planning to file N-400 online soon. Originally received GC 8 years ago based on marriage to USC. 

1. Shall I just apply under General 5 year category or 3 year marriage category? what are the pros and cons?

2. If I go by 5 year rule, I can only find last 4 years tax transcript online IRS. How do I get one for the last 5th year? Will any other IRS doc or tax return work for the 5th year? 

3. At the end of online N-400, what docs you submitted in EVIDENCE for 5 year category? 

 

Thanks in advance. 

I had my GC since 2015 due to marriage to USC. I filed under general provision since it does not require a lot of supporting documents. I wasn't even prompted to provide tax transcripts but they might want me to bring it to the interview though. It seems general provision is less complicated due to less docs to provide. 

- I am the beneficiary -
N-400
06/27/2024 filed online
06/27/2024 case received & biometrics are reused - digital notifications
06/27/2024 case is actively being reviewed 
08/09/2024 notice that interview is scheduled for 09/25/2024
 
ROC: 05/01/2017 - 08/11/2018 = 468 days
CR1: 04/22/2014 - 06/25/2015 = 430 days
 
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USCIS

04/22/2014 I-130 NOA1 (Nebraska)
10/06/2014 I-130 NOA2 - after 167 days
 
NVC

10/17/2014 sent to NVC
11/05/2014 NVC reiceived
12/04/2014 case # assigned (after 29 days)
12/04/2014 DS-261 submitted
12/05/2014 NVC welcome letter received
12/05/2014 AOS bill received and paid
12/05/2014 AOS and IV packages sent
12/09/2014 AOS and IV package scanned = SCAN-DATE
12/23/2014 IV bill received and paid
12/30/2014 DS-260 submitted
02/05/2015 Checklist 58th day 😞
02/13/2015 AOS Checklist SCAN-DATE
03/25/2015 CASE COMPLETE (40th day)
05/27/2015 Interview - approved
06/01/2015 CEAC status - "Issued"

06/04/2015 Visa received
06/25/2015 POE MCO - Orlando, Florida
08/27/2015 GC in mail

ROC
05/01/2017 I-751 sent (CSC), delivered 05/03/2017
05/11/2017 cash checked
05/13/17 NOA arrived, dated 05/03/17
06/05/17 biometrics letter arrived
06/15/17 biometrics appointment
08/14/18 Approved / Card will be produced and mailed
08/21/18 GC in mailbox DONE!!!!

 

 

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18 hours ago, pegagn said:

I submitted my N-400 online on June 5. My interview had been scheduled for September in Charleston, SC. 

I applied under the 3 year rule with a I-751 pending. 


Gotta start studying now! 

 

Yeah, congratulations! ☺️ So happy for you & to see progress.

 

 

17 hours ago, astroboy3545 said:

Just got an interview notice too, filed on June 17th , Seattle,  5 year filer 

Interview is scheduled for September 11th. 

 

Yeah, congratulations! ☺️  

- I am the beneficiary -
N-400
06/27/2024 filed online
06/27/2024 case received & biometrics are reused - digital notifications
06/27/2024 case is actively being reviewed 
08/09/2024 notice that interview is scheduled for 09/25/2024
 
ROC: 05/01/2017 - 08/11/2018 = 468 days
CR1: 04/22/2014 - 06/25/2015 = 430 days
 
Spoiler

USCIS

04/22/2014 I-130 NOA1 (Nebraska)
10/06/2014 I-130 NOA2 - after 167 days
 
NVC

10/17/2014 sent to NVC
11/05/2014 NVC reiceived
12/04/2014 case # assigned (after 29 days)
12/04/2014 DS-261 submitted
12/05/2014 NVC welcome letter received
12/05/2014 AOS bill received and paid
12/05/2014 AOS and IV packages sent
12/09/2014 AOS and IV package scanned = SCAN-DATE
12/23/2014 IV bill received and paid
12/30/2014 DS-260 submitted
02/05/2015 Checklist 58th day 😞
02/13/2015 AOS Checklist SCAN-DATE
03/25/2015 CASE COMPLETE (40th day)
05/27/2015 Interview - approved
06/01/2015 CEAC status - "Issued"

06/04/2015 Visa received
06/25/2015 POE MCO - Orlando, Florida
08/27/2015 GC in mail

ROC
05/01/2017 I-751 sent (CSC), delivered 05/03/2017
05/11/2017 cash checked
05/13/17 NOA arrived, dated 05/03/17
06/05/17 biometrics letter arrived
06/15/17 biometrics appointment
08/14/18 Approved / Card will be produced and mailed
08/21/18 GC in mailbox DONE!!!!

 

 

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On 7/31/2024 at 6:16 PM, pegagn said:

I submitted my N-400 online on June 5. My interview had been scheduled for September in Charleston, SC. 

I applied under the 3 year rule with a I-751 pending. 


Gotta start studying now! 

Congratulations!

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No update on the N-400 for me yet, however I did get an update on my I-751 petition which hadn't seen any movement since filing in Jul 2022. On Aug 6th I got the notification that a "New Card is Being Produced".  

 

So happy for everyone getting their interview dates for the N-400 application, crossing my fingers it happens for me too soon!

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On 8/7/2024 at 5:29 PM, ME&RS said:

No update on the N-400 for me yet, however I did get an update on my I-751 petition which hadn't seen any movement since filing in Jul 2022. On Aug 6th I got the notification that a "New Card is Being Produced".  

 

So happy for everyone getting their interview dates for the N-400 application, crossing my fingers it happens for me too soon!

No update on the N-400 yet too. But I’m hoping I get an update on the i-751 (filed Sept 2022) soon.

 

I’m so happy for everyone getting their interview dates!

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🥳 My interview was just scheduled for 25 September. Field office Orlando, FL.

Processing time got up from 6 to 7 months though.

Submitted under general provison, 5 years on June 27th.

- I am the beneficiary -
N-400
06/27/2024 filed online
06/27/2024 case received & biometrics are reused - digital notifications
06/27/2024 case is actively being reviewed 
08/09/2024 notice that interview is scheduled for 09/25/2024
 
ROC: 05/01/2017 - 08/11/2018 = 468 days
CR1: 04/22/2014 - 06/25/2015 = 430 days
 
Spoiler

USCIS

04/22/2014 I-130 NOA1 (Nebraska)
10/06/2014 I-130 NOA2 - after 167 days
 
NVC

10/17/2014 sent to NVC
11/05/2014 NVC reiceived
12/04/2014 case # assigned (after 29 days)
12/04/2014 DS-261 submitted
12/05/2014 NVC welcome letter received
12/05/2014 AOS bill received and paid
12/05/2014 AOS and IV packages sent
12/09/2014 AOS and IV package scanned = SCAN-DATE
12/23/2014 IV bill received and paid
12/30/2014 DS-260 submitted
02/05/2015 Checklist 58th day 😞
02/13/2015 AOS Checklist SCAN-DATE
03/25/2015 CASE COMPLETE (40th day)
05/27/2015 Interview - approved
06/01/2015 CEAC status - "Issued"

06/04/2015 Visa received
06/25/2015 POE MCO - Orlando, Florida
08/27/2015 GC in mail

ROC
05/01/2017 I-751 sent (CSC), delivered 05/03/2017
05/11/2017 cash checked
05/13/17 NOA arrived, dated 05/03/17
06/05/17 biometrics letter arrived
06/15/17 biometrics appointment
08/14/18 Approved / Card will be produced and mailed
08/21/18 GC in mailbox DONE!!!!

 

 

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14 minutes ago, Jamy2014 said:

🥳 My interview was just scheduled for 25 September. Field office Orlando, FL.

Processing time got up from 6 to 7 months though.

Submitted under general provison, 5 years on June 27th.

 

Wow! Congratulations 🎉 

 

I see that 5 years is quite faster in processing, and the field office also applies. What a weekend gift :)

 

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44 minutes ago, Jamy2014 said:

🥳 My interview was just scheduled for 25 September. Field office Orlando, FL.

Processing time got up from 6 to 7 months though.

Submitted under general provison, 5 years on June 27th.

Woot woot 

we filed on the same day let’s hope I get the golden ticket email “there has been action taken on your case” soon 

not that I went and looked after I saw your post LOL 

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1 hour ago, Tropical_Man1 said:

 

Wow! Congratulations 🎉 

 

I see that 5 years is quite faster in processing, and the field office also applies. What a weekend gift :)

 

 

Thank you. ☺️ 

 

 

1 hour ago, Mrsspiny said:

Woot woot 

we filed on the same day let’s hope I get the golden ticket email “there has been action taken on your case” soon 

not that I went and looked after I saw your post LOL 

 

I'll keep my fingers crossed for you. 

Unfortunately they want me to bring my passport to the interview, for documentation of entry into the US. That passport is expired & at the consulate. They send it back with the new one. Now USCIS want it although they have access to the data via their system. I only traveled 2x in 9 years. 🤷‍♀️ Geez, I applied for new passport in February. Now I start getting nervous.

- I am the beneficiary -
N-400
06/27/2024 filed online
06/27/2024 case received & biometrics are reused - digital notifications
06/27/2024 case is actively being reviewed 
08/09/2024 notice that interview is scheduled for 09/25/2024
 
ROC: 05/01/2017 - 08/11/2018 = 468 days
CR1: 04/22/2014 - 06/25/2015 = 430 days
 
Spoiler

USCIS

04/22/2014 I-130 NOA1 (Nebraska)
10/06/2014 I-130 NOA2 - after 167 days
 
NVC

10/17/2014 sent to NVC
11/05/2014 NVC reiceived
12/04/2014 case # assigned (after 29 days)
12/04/2014 DS-261 submitted
12/05/2014 NVC welcome letter received
12/05/2014 AOS bill received and paid
12/05/2014 AOS and IV packages sent
12/09/2014 AOS and IV package scanned = SCAN-DATE
12/23/2014 IV bill received and paid
12/30/2014 DS-260 submitted
02/05/2015 Checklist 58th day 😞
02/13/2015 AOS Checklist SCAN-DATE
03/25/2015 CASE COMPLETE (40th day)
05/27/2015 Interview - approved
06/01/2015 CEAC status - "Issued"

06/04/2015 Visa received
06/25/2015 POE MCO - Orlando, Florida
08/27/2015 GC in mail

ROC
05/01/2017 I-751 sent (CSC), delivered 05/03/2017
05/11/2017 cash checked
05/13/17 NOA arrived, dated 05/03/17
06/05/17 biometrics letter arrived
06/15/17 biometrics appointment
08/14/18 Approved / Card will be produced and mailed
08/21/18 GC in mailbox DONE!!!!

 

 

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46 minutes ago, Jamy2014 said:

 

Thank you. ☺️ 

 

 

 

I'll keep my fingers crossed for you. 

Unfortunately they want me to bring my passport to the interview, for documentation of entry into the US. That passport is expired & at the consulate. They send it back with the new one. Now USCIS want it although they have access to the data via their system. I only traveled 2x in 9 years. 🤷‍♀️ Geez, I applied for new passport in February. Now I start getting nervous.


I had to get a new passport last year and it took so long and was costly. 
I hope you get it before your interview. 
Maybe printing out your I-94 just in case will give you some peace of mind 

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3 hours ago, Jamy2014 said:

🥳 My interview was just scheduled for 25 September. Field office Orlando, FL.

Processing time got up from 6 to 7 months though.

Submitted under general provison, 5 years on June 27th.

Congrats

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12 hours ago, Mrsspiny said:


I had to get a new passport last year and it took so long and was costly. 
I hope you get it before your interview. 
Maybe printing out your I-94 just in case will give you some peace of mind 

 

What I don't get is, why they want to see my old expired passport. They have access to the data. And what if I'd say to the consulate that they can shred it after the arrival of my new one? I told them to send it back to me only out of nostalgic reason. 🤷‍♀️ 

12 hours ago, sheima said:

Congrats

Thank you. Hope you'll hear something soon as well.

- I am the beneficiary -
N-400
06/27/2024 filed online
06/27/2024 case received & biometrics are reused - digital notifications
06/27/2024 case is actively being reviewed 
08/09/2024 notice that interview is scheduled for 09/25/2024
 
ROC: 05/01/2017 - 08/11/2018 = 468 days
CR1: 04/22/2014 - 06/25/2015 = 430 days
 
Spoiler

USCIS

04/22/2014 I-130 NOA1 (Nebraska)
10/06/2014 I-130 NOA2 - after 167 days
 
NVC

10/17/2014 sent to NVC
11/05/2014 NVC reiceived
12/04/2014 case # assigned (after 29 days)
12/04/2014 DS-261 submitted
12/05/2014 NVC welcome letter received
12/05/2014 AOS bill received and paid
12/05/2014 AOS and IV packages sent
12/09/2014 AOS and IV package scanned = SCAN-DATE
12/23/2014 IV bill received and paid
12/30/2014 DS-260 submitted
02/05/2015 Checklist 58th day 😞
02/13/2015 AOS Checklist SCAN-DATE
03/25/2015 CASE COMPLETE (40th day)
05/27/2015 Interview - approved
06/01/2015 CEAC status - "Issued"

06/04/2015 Visa received
06/25/2015 POE MCO - Orlando, Florida
08/27/2015 GC in mail

ROC
05/01/2017 I-751 sent (CSC), delivered 05/03/2017
05/11/2017 cash checked
05/13/17 NOA arrived, dated 05/03/17
06/05/17 biometrics letter arrived
06/15/17 biometrics appointment
08/14/18 Approved / Card will be produced and mailed
08/21/18 GC in mailbox DONE!!!!

 

 

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On 8/10/2024 at 8:47 AM, Jamy2014 said:

 

What I don't get is, why they want to see my old expired passport. They have access to the data. And what if I'd say to the consulate that they can shred it after the arrival of my new one? I told them to send it back to me only out of nostalgic reason. 🤷‍♀️ 

Thank you. Hope you'll hear something soon as well.

Thank you soo soo very much

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