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I know I'm a little early and excited, but tomorrow is March and I can't help it! Where are the other April filers? I am sending mine in the first week of April. I am a military wife so I believe I should send to Nebraska although we live in PA.

What kinds of proof are you all including? So far I have:

Copy of GC

DL of me and hubby

Marriage cert

BC of hubby and baby

3 years tax transcripts (2011, 2012 and 2013)

Lease

2013 credit and debit card joint accounts (quarterly, not monthly)

I will probably add some homecoming photos from his deployment

What do you think? Did I miss anything?

Looking forward to hearing from other April filers!

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My Journey:

We met through a study-abroad program in Shanghai, China in August of 2009

We got engaged March of 2010

I received my K1 VISA in 6 months (June-December 2010)

We were married 04/02/2011
I received my conditional 2-year greencard (AOS) in 2.5 months with no interview (April-June 2011)

Our son was born 02/03/2013

I received my masters degree in Speech-Language Pathology 04/17/2013

I received my 10-year greencard (ROC) in 3 months with no interview (March-June 2013)

My husband returned from deployment 06/20/2013

My naturalization journey took 4 months (April-August 2014)

I became a US citizen on 08/01/2014

Received passport in 3 weeks (regular processing)

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I don't think you need all of those documents.. The N-400 tells you exactly what you need. All I submitted for my wife's N-400 is copy of our marriage certificate and translation, copy of my birth certificate showing im a USC and her green card front bad back. Our app is still waiting for the interview, she just did her fingerprints.

There's a new form out also and new instructions.

http://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/files/form/n-400instr.pdf

2. Applications from Current or Former Members of the Military, Spouses of Current Members of the Military, and Close Relatives of Deceased Members of the Military

All naturalization applications filed under the military provisions, sections 328 or 329 of the INA, must send your application to the Nebraska Service Center (NSC) regardless of where you live and whether you are filing from within the United States or abroad. If you are the spouse of a current member of the military, or are the close relative of a deceased family member (319(d)), send your application for naturalization to the NSC regardless of where you live and whether you are filing from the within the United States or abroad. Send your application to:

Nebraska Service Center
P.O. Box 87426
Lincoln, NE 68501-7426

For Express Mail or courier deliveries, use the following address:

Nebraska Service Center
850 S. Street
Lincoln, NE 68508

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You have more than enough evidence as it is.

Technically all you need is your spouse's birth certificate if he's a natural-born US citizen, your last three IRS tax return transcripts and your current marriage certificate. And if either of you were married before, evidence that that's no longer the case. Your child's birth certificate and your current lease are gravy on top, feel free to add those but they're unnecessary. I really wouldn't bother with any bank stuff or the homecoming pictures, but especially not the bank stuff.

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Timeline:

2005-04-14: met online

2005-09-03: met in person

2007-02-26: filed for K-1

2007-03-19: K-1 approved

2007-06-11: K-1 in hand

2007-07-03: arrived in USA

2007-07-21: got married, yay!

2007-07-28: applied for green card

2008-02-19: conditional green card in hand

2010-01-05: applied for removal of conditions

2010-06-14: 10-year green card in hand

2013-11-19: applied for US citizenship

2014-02-10: became a US citizen

2014-02-22: applied for US passport

2014-03-14: received US passport

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Okay no to the bank stuff, yay for less papers to print out :) thanks :)

My Journey:

We met through a study-abroad program in Shanghai, China in August of 2009

We got engaged March of 2010

I received my K1 VISA in 6 months (June-December 2010)

We were married 04/02/2011
I received my conditional 2-year greencard (AOS) in 2.5 months with no interview (April-June 2011)

Our son was born 02/03/2013

I received my masters degree in Speech-Language Pathology 04/17/2013

I received my 10-year greencard (ROC) in 3 months with no interview (March-June 2013)

My husband returned from deployment 06/20/2013

My naturalization journey took 4 months (April-August 2014)

I became a US citizen on 08/01/2014

Received passport in 3 weeks (regular processing)

Thank you, VJ! smile.png

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I don't think you need all of those documents.. The N-400 tells you exactly what you need. All I submitted for my wife's N-400 is copy of our marriage certificate and translation, copy of my birth certificate showing im a USC and her green card front bad back. Our app is still waiting for the interview, she just did her fingerprints.

There's a new form out also and new instructions.

http://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/files/form/n-400instr.pdf

2. Applications from Current or Former Members of the Military, Spouses of Current Members of the Military, and Close Relatives of Deceased Members of the Military

All naturalization applications filed under the military provisions, sections 328 or 329 of the INA, must send your application to the Nebraska Service Center (NSC) regardless of where you live and whether you are filing from within the United States or abroad. If you are the spouse of a current member of the military, or are the close relative of a deceased family member (319(d)), send your application for naturalization to the NSC regardless of where you live and whether you are filing from the within the United States or abroad. Send your application to:

Nebraska Service Center

P.O. Box 87426

Lincoln, NE 68501-7426

For Express Mail or courier deliveries, use the following address:

Nebraska Service Center

850 S. Street

Lincoln, NE 68508

I am a current military spouse (he's a co in the national guard) so I am filing there as per instructions. Thank you :) I will not send the excess evidence. :)

My Journey:

We met through a study-abroad program in Shanghai, China in August of 2009

We got engaged March of 2010

I received my K1 VISA in 6 months (June-December 2010)

We were married 04/02/2011
I received my conditional 2-year greencard (AOS) in 2.5 months with no interview (April-June 2011)

Our son was born 02/03/2013

I received my masters degree in Speech-Language Pathology 04/17/2013

I received my 10-year greencard (ROC) in 3 months with no interview (March-June 2013)

My husband returned from deployment 06/20/2013

My naturalization journey took 4 months (April-August 2014)

I became a US citizen on 08/01/2014

Received passport in 3 weeks (regular processing)

Thank you, VJ! smile.png

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AAAH this is so cool that we're applying at the same time! I think Nermeen is also applying in April! :D I want to send mine the very first week in April, too. :P Good luck putting your package together! Our immigration process is almost over dancin5hr.gif

Ha thats so cool!! So exciting! Did you finally decide on your evidence, what will you be including?

My Journey:

We met through a study-abroad program in Shanghai, China in August of 2009

We got engaged March of 2010

I received my K1 VISA in 6 months (June-December 2010)

We were married 04/02/2011
I received my conditional 2-year greencard (AOS) in 2.5 months with no interview (April-June 2011)

Our son was born 02/03/2013

I received my masters degree in Speech-Language Pathology 04/17/2013

I received my 10-year greencard (ROC) in 3 months with no interview (March-June 2013)

My husband returned from deployment 06/20/2013

My naturalization journey took 4 months (April-August 2014)

I became a US citizen on 08/01/2014

Received passport in 3 weeks (regular processing)

Thank you, VJ! smile.png

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Where can we get the red book with the citizenship questions?

My Journey:

We met through a study-abroad program in Shanghai, China in August of 2009

We got engaged March of 2010

I received my K1 VISA in 6 months (June-December 2010)

We were married 04/02/2011
I received my conditional 2-year greencard (AOS) in 2.5 months with no interview (April-June 2011)

Our son was born 02/03/2013

I received my masters degree in Speech-Language Pathology 04/17/2013

I received my 10-year greencard (ROC) in 3 months with no interview (March-June 2013)

My husband returned from deployment 06/20/2013

My naturalization journey took 4 months (April-August 2014)

I became a US citizen on 08/01/2014

Received passport in 3 weeks (regular processing)

Thank you, VJ! smile.png

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Where can we get the red book with the citizenship questions?

They will give it to you at your biometrics appointment.

Beyond that, you can look at the official resources at http://www.uscis.gov/citizenship/learners/study-test (that red brochure is available there in digital format) or use this web-based tool to practice: http://amaruk.atspace.com/tests/NewCivicsTest.html (you'll just need to look up the names of your senators (in PA, that's Bob Casey and Pat Toomey) and the representative for your congressional district (it was Allyson Schwartz for me)).

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Timeline:

2005-04-14: met online

2005-09-03: met in person

2007-02-26: filed for K-1

2007-03-19: K-1 approved

2007-06-11: K-1 in hand

2007-07-03: arrived in USA

2007-07-21: got married, yay!

2007-07-28: applied for green card

2008-02-19: conditional green card in hand

2010-01-05: applied for removal of conditions

2010-06-14: 10-year green card in hand

2013-11-19: applied for US citizenship

2014-02-10: became a US citizen

2014-02-22: applied for US passport

2014-03-14: received US passport

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Another question, if I decide to send it through USPS priority mail then which address do I send it to:

Send your application to:
Nebraska Service Center
P.O. Box 87426
Lincoln, NE 68501-7426
For Express Mail or courier deliveries, use the following address:
Nebraska Service Center
850 S. Street
Lincoln, NE 68508

The first one, right?

My Journey:

We met through a study-abroad program in Shanghai, China in August of 2009

We got engaged March of 2010

I received my K1 VISA in 6 months (June-December 2010)

We were married 04/02/2011
I received my conditional 2-year greencard (AOS) in 2.5 months with no interview (April-June 2011)

Our son was born 02/03/2013

I received my masters degree in Speech-Language Pathology 04/17/2013

I received my 10-year greencard (ROC) in 3 months with no interview (March-June 2013)

My husband returned from deployment 06/20/2013

My naturalization journey took 4 months (April-August 2014)

I became a US citizen on 08/01/2014

Received passport in 3 weeks (regular processing)

Thank you, VJ! smile.png

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Another question, if I decide to send it through USPS priority mail then which address do I send it to:

Send your application to:

Nebraska Service Center

P.O. Box 87426

Lincoln, NE 68501-7426

For Express Mail or courier deliveries, use the following address:

Nebraska Service Center

850 S. Street

Lincoln, NE 68508

The first one, right?

You can't use the PO box address for non-USPS carriers, that's all (DHL, FedEx, UPS, etc.. USPS delivers to PO boxes obviously, so no matter what USPS shipping method you choose (first class, priority, express, etc.), you can and should use the PO box address.

Edited by Shub

Timeline:

2005-04-14: met online

2005-09-03: met in person

2007-02-26: filed for K-1

2007-03-19: K-1 approved

2007-06-11: K-1 in hand

2007-07-03: arrived in USA

2007-07-21: got married, yay!

2007-07-28: applied for green card

2008-02-19: conditional green card in hand

2010-01-05: applied for removal of conditions

2010-06-14: 10-year green card in hand

2013-11-19: applied for US citizenship

2014-02-10: became a US citizen

2014-02-22: applied for US passport

2014-03-14: received US passport

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You can't use the PO box address for non-USPS carriers, that's all (DHL, FedEx, UPS, etc.. USPS delivers to PO boxes obviously, so no matter what USPS shipping method you choose (first class, priority, express, etc.), you can and should use the PO box address.

Thanks! You are very helpful! :)

My Journey:

We met through a study-abroad program in Shanghai, China in August of 2009

We got engaged March of 2010

I received my K1 VISA in 6 months (June-December 2010)

We were married 04/02/2011
I received my conditional 2-year greencard (AOS) in 2.5 months with no interview (April-June 2011)

Our son was born 02/03/2013

I received my masters degree in Speech-Language Pathology 04/17/2013

I received my 10-year greencard (ROC) in 3 months with no interview (March-June 2013)

My husband returned from deployment 06/20/2013

My naturalization journey took 4 months (April-August 2014)

I became a US citizen on 08/01/2014

Received passport in 3 weeks (regular processing)

Thank you, VJ! smile.png

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More questions. I remember people saying that if you are filing under the 3-year marriage rule then you only need to list your addresses from the past 3 years.. Is that true? I can't find that in the directions, this is all I've seen.. "List every address you have lived in 5 years (including other countries..) prior to filing n-400.." thoughts?

My Journey:

We met through a study-abroad program in Shanghai, China in August of 2009

We got engaged March of 2010

I received my K1 VISA in 6 months (June-December 2010)

We were married 04/02/2011
I received my conditional 2-year greencard (AOS) in 2.5 months with no interview (April-June 2011)

Our son was born 02/03/2013

I received my masters degree in Speech-Language Pathology 04/17/2013

I received my 10-year greencard (ROC) in 3 months with no interview (March-June 2013)

My husband returned from deployment 06/20/2013

My naturalization journey took 4 months (April-August 2014)

I became a US citizen on 08/01/2014

Received passport in 3 weeks (regular processing)

Thank you, VJ! smile.png

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More questions. I remember people saying that if you are filing under the 3-year marriage rule then you only need to list your addresses from the past 3 years.. Is that true? I can't find that in the directions, this is all I've seen.. "List every address you have lived in 5 years (including other countries..) prior to filing n-400.." thoughts?

No, you do need to list all your addresses for the past 5 years regardless of your eligibility status, however if you have been a permanent resident for less than 5 years, then you simply list your addresses since you became a permanent resident.

Some people may apply based on the 3-year rule but have been residents for 6, 10, 20 years, and those people should list their addresses for the past 5 years.

Timeline:

2005-04-14: met online

2005-09-03: met in person

2007-02-26: filed for K-1

2007-03-19: K-1 approved

2007-06-11: K-1 in hand

2007-07-03: arrived in USA

2007-07-21: got married, yay!

2007-07-28: applied for green card

2008-02-19: conditional green card in hand

2010-01-05: applied for removal of conditions

2010-06-14: 10-year green card in hand

2013-11-19: applied for US citizenship

2014-02-10: became a US citizen

2014-02-22: applied for US passport

2014-03-14: received US passport

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My window opens in 6 days! I am still waiting until April though because I need time to gather everything.. I have not filled out the forms, printed things and had my pics taken yet :)

My Journey:

We met through a study-abroad program in Shanghai, China in August of 2009

We got engaged March of 2010

I received my K1 VISA in 6 months (June-December 2010)

We were married 04/02/2011
I received my conditional 2-year greencard (AOS) in 2.5 months with no interview (April-June 2011)

Our son was born 02/03/2013

I received my masters degree in Speech-Language Pathology 04/17/2013

I received my 10-year greencard (ROC) in 3 months with no interview (March-June 2013)

My husband returned from deployment 06/20/2013

My naturalization journey took 4 months (April-August 2014)

I became a US citizen on 08/01/2014

Received passport in 3 weeks (regular processing)

Thank you, VJ! smile.png

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