US Immigration from France

Hello everyone, first a big thank you for all the participating members here, I just created my account today to ask a question, however, I ve been looking and educating myself on VisaJourney for over decade now (since my actual journey to the US started!).

So, after over a year, crazy ups and downs, unthinkable amount of emotions and stressful wait, I got my N-400 approved! I m in the Boston area and I m not sure if my timeline is properly updated on VJ but long story short, crazy case I d say. Applied in May 2019, everything went well until November 2019 when I got the RFE at my interview. They received my evidences In December 2019 but in May 2020 the Field Director notified me of her intent to deny my case - super ouch but I made an appeal, on my own and gave everything and anything I could to show that I in fact deserve my naturalization. On July 15th (over a week ago!) I got two text messages to notify me that an action was taken on my case - ALELUYAH - my application was approved! - I couldn t believe it, so I went and checked the case status online and it said that Oath Ceremony Will Be Scheduled. We placed you in line for your oath ceremony and will send you a notice... So I was WOW and couldn t stop being excited and happy, so I called the customer service number (annoying much, I know, but needed to HEAR SOMEONE OFFICIAL SAYING IT! Lol) and she told me that yes, my application was approved and was in line to get my oath ceremony scheduled! This was an unbelievable relief, I know that everyone here has a story, has hopes and expectations, and I truly value all that. I know how depressing things can get and how unjust or unfair decisions can feel like but to everyone, if you TRULY know that you deserve the naturalization, that you have be honest and truthful all the way, you will always have a way to fight for your right and prove to whoever that doubt you or misjudge you that you are worthy of a second (or third in case!) look.

ok that was for the emotional part. I actually do have a question! Lol

anyone knows how long they waited/have to wait between the time the websites saying you're approved and in line for the oath ceremony and actually receiving the invitation letter (either physically or electronically on the uscis website). I do see an additional wait time of 3 months but not sure what to think of that estimate since I know they ve been resuming Oarh ceremonies in Massachusetts.

And also, if anyone in the Boston area (Lawrence office to be precise) is in the same situation what was their experience with the oath ceremony/1st passport request experience/timeline.

thanks y all to read me, and once again, don t lose hope, if you re on the right side, you will get what you re seeking!

Hey Everyone,

I had my interview for CR-1 visa the morning of 23rd of July 2020 at the US Embassy in Paris. Consular Officer told me my visa was approved and I will receive my passport in 7 to 10 business days with the visa stamp.

I just checked CEAC and it now says "Administrative Processing". I've read a lot of horrible stories about administrative processing with people being stuck for weeks and even months on end without any reason being given.

I'm wondering if a few days of "administrative processing" is the case for every visa and the CEAC will switched to issued in a few days? or should I brace for some possibly longer delays??

Would love to hear from other people in Paris and other embassies!

Thanks a lot

Hi everyone,

could you please give me your opinion on this?

me and my boyfriend know each since 2012 we ve met several times I went to the US to visit him. Our last time seeing each other was April 2018. After my esta authorization was denied and I could not go there anymore for some reasons and I had to apply for a visa. He couldn t come because of work and we didn t know when we were going to see other again. So we decided to break up as the distance was very hard to handle for both of us. We started talking again a few months ago and decided to meet again as his work let him travel but then the virus appeared and the borders have been closed. I would like to know if submitting the petition for The K1 visa at the moment is a good idea or should we wait to meet again when the borders will re open ? Since we haven t met in 2 years I doubt they will approve the petition

What do you guys think?

thank you

Hi,

I need to bring English translation of some documents to the embassy in Paris for my interview. Do you know what certified translation means for them ? Can anyone fluent in English and French translate it for me with a statement that this person translated to the best of its knowledge ? Or do I have to contact a certified translator by the court of Justice ?

Thank you all

Hi,

I am at the last step of the immigration process with my CR1 visa, the interview at the US embassy in Paris. Does someone knows a bit how this process goes ? What are the type of questions asked and what documents should I bring to prove our relationship (besides official documents and duplicatas brought from what was filed online already) ?

Thank you all. Have a great day.