Elena V

Hello everyone!
Yesterday I had my interview and I have passes writing reading and civics tests however the decision couldn’t be made. The officer told me I will get the RFE letter with the request to provide joint documents from my previous marriage. 

The letter says I need to send original 1040s with signatures for the past 5 years (even though I have brought transcripts with me and uploaded it along with application online, but he didn’t take it, said I’d have to mail everything in)

My question is - these originals can only be obtained from IRS as a hard copy by mail? Because for that, I will have to submit specific form asking them to provide it to me and it will take 75+ days for them to mail it to me. My RFE letter says I only have until Dec 30th to provide these documents, without any right to extend this time. So with this being said - it looks like it’s impossible to send it to uscis in timely manner?! Very frustrating. 

Any input would be greatly appreciated! 

2 minutes ago, theprocess01 said:

No, she told me it should be scheduled for 2-3 weeks from today

Almost done ✅ congrats once again, I have my interview next Monday 

1 minute ago, theprocess01 said:

I had my interview today, is was very simple and was approved.

Congrats! Same day oath or not?

On 10/24/2024 at 6:34 PM, Elllena said:

I had my interview today and just wanted to share my experience with everyone. 

My interview was scheduled for 8:15. At about 8:30 the officer called me in for the interview. My husband and I were both allowed to be present.

The officer did the civics and English test first which I passed. She then reviewed my application to make sure all the information was accurate. I realized I had forgotten to mention one of my jobs, but she simply made a note of it. She also added a couple of dates since I had traveled abroad twice since submitting my application.

Some questions she asked were if my husband and I want to have kids, if we plan to buy a house, if we owe any taxes and at the end, she asked why I want to become a US citizen. 

If you interview in Denver: they have same-day naturalization available daily till the election!!!

I was so happy when she told me I could naturalize the same day, the ceremony was at 10 AM so I only had to wait one hour for it. They are doing same-day ceremonies till the election so people can go ahead and vote. The ceremony was small but beautiful. 

As soon as we left, I went ahead and registered to vote, and I also went to USPS and applied for my passport and passport card. 

 

Overall the interview vibe was relaxed, the officer joked a few times and we had a lot of casual conversation. This is by far the easiest interview I had in my entire immigration journey. 

How great! Congratulations! 

Hi all again,

I have a quick question about my upcoming interview: I have gotten my GC through marriage that unfortunately ended, we got divorced 6 months ago. Now, I have applied under 5 year rule on my own. Is it true that oftentimes people are being asked to provide the marriage evidence - taxes, mortgages, bills etc?

Hi guys, quick question - do I need to bring my birth certificate Translated and notarized to the interview? And I assume it has to be original? I only have a copy of it. Thanks 

Hi everyone,

I have just gotten my interview scheduled for Nov 25, happy to see others getting their interviews scheduled as well, good luck to all of us. Hoped I would have become citizen right on time for the election but I am happy either way, it’s been a long journey for me. 

Filing date: Jul 24th 
FO: Long Island NY

Hi all, 

I logged into my online account and there were no changes to my case expect for the estimated time until case decision. Last week I checked it was 6 months, today it shows 3 months. It’s already been over two months since I’ve submitted my application, hopefully to hear from them soon 🙏

41 minutes ago, Elllena said:

I just got the notification that my interview was scheduled!!!! The email came in just a couple of minutes ago, and the exact letter with the date has not yet been uploaded to my USCIS account, but I will update everyone once I find out when my interview will be. 

Congratulations! Keep us posted and best of luck! 

58 minutes ago, OldUser said:

I think you're quoting @Elena V here not me. This can happen under any administration if an unexperienced IO is adjudicating the case.

 

There's also complexity when somebody gets denied in 90 day window for other reason (for example broke residence within the last 5 years but didn't wait long enough for it to be disregarded). People tend to focus on few things on their case but ignore other important bits when reporting it online. I wouldn't be surprised if IO gives a vague reason for denial like as "Didn't meet residency requirements" and people blame it on 90 days VS other issues in their case.

you’re right 

8 minutes ago, andrew2005 said:

You can get interviewed before the 5 year anniversary and then your oath will be scheduled after the anniversary. Don’t sweat it, USCIS knows what they are doing 

Thanks!

On 9/12/2024 at 3:48 PM, OldUser said:

To get the ball rolling. USCIS needs to get or reuse biometrics, need to do background checks, study your case, allocate interview time. They could be doing it in 90 day early filing window or after you meet 5 years of residence requirement. Isn't it obvious you get a chance to naturalize faster this way? They can naturalize you a week after you become eligible when filing in 90 day early window VS they would be just looking at your file if you file after 5 year mark.

Yes, I get that, however some people get their interviews before 5 year mark, that’s very confusing because you can’t get naturalized before that point, or you can get the interview but not the oath ceremony? I’ve read stories when people used to get their interviews early and then get denied because “it wasn’t the time” 🤷🏻‍♀️ 

On 8/30/2024 at 12:18 PM, andrew2005 said:

In that line, I dont see any benefit of applying those 90 days prior. I did apply 90 days prior but if they are going to see our applications after the 90 days, what is the point?

 

hi! That is my point as well, I honestly don’t understand how it really works, if we still have to wait to complete 5yr what was the point of filling earlier, however I know people who filed after me, within 90days as well like myself and they have gotten their interview notices already. 

On 7/3/2024 at 1:31 PM, Elllena said:

Hey everyone!!!

 

Just filed for my N-400 on July 1st. Looking forward to hearing from everyone filing this month!!!

Hello! I’ve filed the online on July 23rd, was wondering have you gotten any news yet? Was reading some messages here - people got their interviews scheduled for mid September! Very exciting 🙌