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  1. Sofitalian started following Bringing used household goods into US , Already a Dual Citizen - Can I Still Apply for Naturalization , N-400 question about affiliation with society, clubs, etc. and 1 other
  2.    Laure&Colin reacted to a post in a topic: N-400 evidence of marriage
  3.    OldUser reacted to a post in a topic: N-400 evidence of marriage
  4. Sofitalian
    If she's eligible to file under the 5-year rule, I would go for that. I filed under the 3-year (marriage) rule. I had more evidence that it's asked for. However, in my N-400 interview, the Officer still asked many many questions here and there. It made me nervous because the Officer had a strong accent. You don't want to put your wife in that stressful situation during the interview.
  5.    F + S reacted to a post in a topic: N-400 December 2023 Filers
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  7. Sofitalian
    Yes I did. The IO had a strong accent (maybe he's originally an immigrant too) and that made me nervous. But overall it was ok.
  8.    OldUser reacted to a post in a topic: N-400 December 2023 Filers
  9. Sofitalian
    Thanks! My spouse went with me but he was not allowed to be even in the waiting room. He waited outside in the car.
  10. Sofitalian
    Hello All, My interview took place today. It took around 20 minutes from the moment I got into the interview room. My application was under 3-yr rule and the interviewer did ask me a lot of questions about that (where's your husband now? Does he work? Do you work? When did you get married? Why did you only apply now?......) Some questions he kept coming back a few times such as "Do you have to work today?".... He only asked for my Green Card, Driver's License, passport, nothing else. The civics tests were not hard, but I didn't hear him well on the first question and I asked him to repeat. I was approved. The Officer told me it would take approx. 90 days for me to get the mail informing the Oath Ceremony. When I checked my USCIS account today, it's changed to "Oath Ceremony will be scheduled".
  11.    Sofitalian reacted to a post in a topic: N-400 January 2024 filers
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  15. Sofitalian
    On the online form, it was stated like this: You must provide your digital signature below by typing your full legal name. We may deny your application if you do not completely fill out this application or fail to submit required documents. We will record the date of your signature with your application.
  16.    Sofitalian reacted to a post in a topic: Legal Name question on N-400 Form [merged threads]
  17. Sofitalian
    Hello all, I'm still stuck in one question on N-400 Form about legal name. On my I-130 and DS-260, I had used my legal name in my birth country (e.g. Mary Janice DOE). Then when my IR-1 visa was approved, the IO let me used my Canadian passport for the visa (supported by a letter written by me to request that). My name is say, Janice DOE, on my Canadian passport. On my IR-1 visa, then subsequently on my Green Card, my name is appeared as Janice DOE. Now on N-400: - When I am asked about my current legal name, should it be Janice DOE (i.e. follow my Green Card, not my marriage cert)? - Should I sign Janice DOE on the last page of the form as my legal name? Anyone had similar situations before?
  18.    lhy021 reacted to a post in a topic: Case Complete (DQ) to Interview September 2020
  19.    Sofitalian reacted to a post in a topic: N-400 question about affiliation with society, clubs, etc.
  20. Sofitalian
    Hi VJ members, On N-400, the question of Part 12, 9 - "Have you EVER been a member of, involved in, or in any way associated with any organization, association, fund, foundation, party, club, society, or similar group in the United States or in any other location in the world?" I checked on the DS-260 I filed. The similar question asked was "Have you belonged to, contributed to, or worked for any professional, social or charitable organization? My answer was NO. I realized I missed to mention an arts organization which I joined many years ago (outside US). Should I mention it on N-400? I read many threads here that it's good to be consistent with other forms filed before. Appreciate if anyone can share their experiences on this question. Many thanks.
  21. Sofitalian
    Thanks so much for your sharing.
  22. Sofitalian
    Thanks @JeanneAdil @Crazy Cat. In fact, I will be outside US for 1 week and then be back to US in another state for a work trip (hence 10 days in total). I don't mind filing after I return if the 1-week outside of US is acceptable and not affecting my residence requirement. Am I worried too much? My visa was IR-1. I've neverhad any Biometrics done.
  23. Sofitalian
    Hi everyone, I planned to submit my N-400 online today. I will be travelling outside US tomorrow (for 10 days). I checked in this forum most people who were processed in my local office got their biometrics appt 3-4 weeks after filing. Is there any concern that I should wait until I return from my trip to file? Thanks for your help in advance.
  24. Sofitalian
    Following up on my previous post - I should put "DOE, Mary-Ann Jane" as my current legal name and check "DOE, Jane" which is what appears on my Permanent Resident Card. Actually, I had legal name change in Canada for "DOE, Jane". Should I submit it as "Evidence of name change" in N-400 application? I don't know if it's relevant or if I will create confusion if I submit? Should I NOT add this evidence but only bring to the interview in future?
  25. Sofitalian
    Thanks all for your comments. I initially thought about sending them by mail/by courier. Then I realized it's way too more expensive than paying for a 2nd baggage to airline
  26.    Sofitalian reacted to a post in a topic: Bringing used household goods into US
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  29. Sofitalian
    Hello all, I've moved to the US 3 years ago, but I'm planning to bring back some used household goods from my previous residence in Canada. Those will mainly be some books, video tapes and documents. I think I will just put them into a baggage with my flight back to US. If it's unaccompanied goods, I know about the Form 3299. But these are now accompanied household goods, do I need to declare and is there a form to fill in?
  30.    Sofitalian reacted to a post in a topic: N400 based on three years- looking for feedback!
  31. Sofitalian
    When I was waiting for my IR-1 visa, I visited my husband a number of times while he was in the U.S. I always brought a copy of my NOA, round-trip ticket, lease, employment contract, and even the latest tax return of my home country. Never once any IO asked about those or raised any concern on my visit. Though I haven't flied directly to Nashville but I don't think the POE made any difference. If question was asked, you may say “My fiancee has filed a petition for me and we just received the receipt notice for the case (if you have). As you understand the processing time is very long and I’d like to see my fiancee during this time. Due to his work he is not able to come and visit me. Instead I am visiting him (like I always have), I have no intentions to stay here as I have to return to xxx"... something alone that line.
  32. Sofitalian
    From my experience of reaching the US Consulate in Hong Kong often got conflicting answers. If you called their lines and talked to someone, you might get different answers from different people. If I were you, I would go for the interview.
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