N400 3 year, spouse needed?

[Apshot 8]

Hello,

 

My ROC was approved the same day my N400 interview was scheduled on December 4. My interview is scheduled on Jan 16, where I was suppose to be in Mexico for a trip. I’m obviously coming back to the states and my idea was to go back to Mexico after my interview. My question is, if my ROC has been approved does my husband have to come back to the states with me? This is for the 3 year rule N400. I’m trying to see if I can avoid a round trip for my husband if not necessary. Posted pictures for the people who are curious 

Edited December 7 by Apshot

[milimelo 4,508]

If it's naturalization under 3 year rule, you'd definitely want your husband there with you. 

[Boiler 45,731]

Why not just rearrange your vacation?

[Apshot 8]

3 minutes ago, Boiler said:

Why not just rearrange your vacation?

Trip is planned and its other people as well. It has been decided that my husband and I will come back and go. Thank you for the input

Edited December 7 by Apshot

[OldUser 6,978]

Yes, it's highly recommended your US citizen spouse comes with you. Most likely they won't get interviewed. But it would look very bad if officer asked where your spouse is and your spouse was in Mexico at time of your interview.

[top_secret 2,457]

At my wifes interview, the officer called her name from across the very full waiting room and as she walked up he greeted her and introduced himself and then asked her if I was......"and said my first and middle name".  She answered "yes" and he said "good" and then took her back to her interview.  He never said a word to me directly and I only sat around in the waiting room but my presence was definitely noted and it was clear he had reviewed her case in advance and knew exactly who I was. 

[Apshot 8]

Just now, top_secret said:

At my wifes interview, the officer called her name from across the very full waiting room and as she walked up he greeted her and introduced himself and then asked her if I was......"and said my first and middle name".  She answered "yes" and he said "good" and then took her back to her interview.  He never said a word to me directly and I only sat around in the waiting room but my presence was definitely noted and it was clear he had reviewed her case in advance and knew exactly who I was. 

Thank you.

[ineedadisplayname 501]

5 hours ago, OldUser said:

Yes, it's highly recommended your US citizen spouse comes with you. Most likely they won't get interviewed. But it would look very bad if officer asked where your spouse is and your spouse was in Mexico at time of your interview.

My SO was at work and I took a couple hours off and went to my interview alone. We went together to my AOS interview, ROC was approved without an interview. I don't even think the officer asked where my spouse was during the N400 interview.

 

We sent in a bunch of documents shared accounts, insurance, loan etc.

 

I think it is totally up to you to make the decision and in case they were looking for him, then it is on you. We can't make this decision for you, you have to decide and take responsibility. Worst case you could explain and bring proof that the two of you are in vacation and you flew back to do the interview (boarding passes, itinerary etc)

 

I don't remember the interview letter stating that i need to bring my SO

 

 

Edited December 7 by ineedadisplayname

[OldUser 6,978]

53 minutes ago, ineedadisplayname said:

My SO was at work and I took a couple hours off and went to my interview alone. We went together to my AOS interview, ROC was approved without an interview. I don't even think the officer asked where my spouse was during the N400 interview.

 

We sent in a bunch of documents shared accounts, insurance, loan etc.

 

I think it is totally up to you to make the decision and in case they were looking for him, then it is on you. We can't make this decision for you, you have to decide and take responsibility. Worst case you could explain and bring proof that the two of you are in vacation and you flew back to do the interview (boarding passes, itinerary etc)

 

I don't remember the interview letter stating that i need to bring my SO

 

 

OP's future interviewer may be different to your interviewer. There's been definitely cases when USCIS needed to see US citizen spouse. I wouldn't risk entire immigration and bring the spouse 

[Apshot 8]

You guys are right. I’m going with my husband since it’s best to, especially with the next administration coming in.

[Neonred 3,577]

I went with my wife to her interview.  They looked at me and said "we don't need you".

[OldUser 6,978]

2 hours ago, Neonred said:

I went with my wife to her interview.  They looked at me and said "we don't need you".

Yes, typically they don't need you.

I noticed the following patterns though :

- You bring spouse => they're not needed

- You don't bring spouse => some officers get worked up and ask where the spouse is

- You bring extra evidence => nobody cares

- You don't bring extra evidence => officer asks for it

[Rafagus 68]

You never know what USCIS is thinking, your husband might just sit in the waiting room, or he might be called in for an interview.  Definitely take him.

[Rekyrts 53]

You most likely won't need your spouse.

My advice? If possible, have him there.