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StephanieM   60

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Good morning or afternoon to all,

I am currently filing out my husband's N400 application and reading through the instructions. He is applying on the basis that I am a US citizen therefore he does not have to wait the 5 years.

I dont see anywhere on the instructions to provide any evidence of our marriage, no marriage cert, bills with common address, photos etc.

Apparently the only evidence they ask for is my husband's passport style pics and copy of his green card. Is this accurate? IS THAT REALLY ALL THEY NEED? It just seems too good to be true. It would make total sense seeing as how he just got his permanent 10 yr green card (and we had to provide a ton of evidence) but still seems too easy.

I just want to make sure before I ship it off. THANKS!

01/01/2008 - Met
04/27/2010 - Engaged
08/23/2011 - Married
USCIS
10/03/2011 - I-130 Sent (USPS priority w/ delivery confirmation)
10/05/2011 - Package arrived at chicago lockbox
10/06/2011 - NOA1
11/09/2011 - NOA2 (no RFE's)
NVC
11/14/2011 - Petition received by NVC/ Received NOA2 by mail
11/21/2011 - NVC case # received by email/ Got AOS fee by email/ Called NVC to provide beneficiary email
11/27/2011 - Choice of agent (DS-3023) sent to NVC by email
.....took a break from process to delay interview....
01/26/2012 - Payed IV fee
01/27/2012 - IV fee status shown as PAID
02/07/2012 - Payed AOS fee
02/08/2012 - AOS fee status shown as PAID
02/09/ 2012 - DS-230 package sent to NVC (priority mail)
03/06/2012 - AOS package sent to NVC (priority mail)
03/12/2012 - Called NVC and found out about checklist. Sent revision to NVC that same day.
03/16/2012 - CASE COMPLETE!
04/11/2012 - Informed of interview via phone by DOS/ Got P4 email from NVC a few hours later that same day (May 4th)
SANTO DOMINGO CONSULATE
04/19/2012 - Medical
05/04/2012 - Interview (APPROVED)
05/10/2012 - Visa ready and picked up at domex
05/15/2012 - POE in Boston (together)
U. S. A
05/29/2012 - Went to SS office to apply for SS card
06/01/2012 - Welcome letter arrived (Received about 3 of these)
06/05/2012 - Green card arrived
06/15/2012- Back to SS office with green card to reapply and inquire about delay
06/18/2012 - Picked up SSN at SSA office
06/22/2012 - SS card arrived by mail

04/24/14 - Sent I-751 to remove conditions

06/09/14 - Biometrics

11/2014 - RFE from USCIS requesting more evidence before approval

Late Jan - Sent further evidence of marriage

03/05/2015 - Got letter of approval for removal of conditions

03/15/2015 - Permanent 10 yr green card received via mail

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StephanieM   60

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hi u could do once its 3 years of having his green card

I know this thank you. I am asking about the evidence portion.

01/01/2008 - Met
04/27/2010 - Engaged
08/23/2011 - Married
USCIS
10/03/2011 - I-130 Sent (USPS priority w/ delivery confirmation)
10/05/2011 - Package arrived at chicago lockbox
10/06/2011 - NOA1
11/09/2011 - NOA2 (no RFE's)
NVC
11/14/2011 - Petition received by NVC/ Received NOA2 by mail
11/21/2011 - NVC case # received by email/ Got AOS fee by email/ Called NVC to provide beneficiary email
11/27/2011 - Choice of agent (DS-3023) sent to NVC by email
.....took a break from process to delay interview....
01/26/2012 - Payed IV fee
01/27/2012 - IV fee status shown as PAID
02/07/2012 - Payed AOS fee
02/08/2012 - AOS fee status shown as PAID
02/09/ 2012 - DS-230 package sent to NVC (priority mail)
03/06/2012 - AOS package sent to NVC (priority mail)
03/12/2012 - Called NVC and found out about checklist. Sent revision to NVC that same day.
03/16/2012 - CASE COMPLETE!
04/11/2012 - Informed of interview via phone by DOS/ Got P4 email from NVC a few hours later that same day (May 4th)
SANTO DOMINGO CONSULATE
04/19/2012 - Medical
05/04/2012 - Interview (APPROVED)
05/10/2012 - Visa ready and picked up at domex
05/15/2012 - POE in Boston (together)
U. S. A
05/29/2012 - Went to SS office to apply for SS card
06/01/2012 - Welcome letter arrived (Received about 3 of these)
06/05/2012 - Green card arrived
06/15/2012- Back to SS office with green card to reapply and inquire about delay
06/18/2012 - Picked up SSN at SSA office
06/22/2012 - SS card arrived by mail

04/24/14 - Sent I-751 to remove conditions

06/09/14 - Biometrics

11/2014 - RFE from USCIS requesting more evidence before approval

Late Jan - Sent further evidence of marriage

03/05/2015 - Got letter of approval for removal of conditions

03/15/2015 - Permanent 10 yr green card received via mail

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Done--Really   331

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Read the instructions again.

http://www.uscis.gov/forms/citizenship-and-naturalization-based-forms/document-checklist-form-n-400-application-naturalization

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Helpme123   9

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Good morning or afternoon to all,

I am currently filing out my husband's N400 application and reading through the instructions. He is applying on the basis that I am a US citizen therefore he does not have to wait the 5 years.

I dont see anywhere on the instructions to provide any evidence of our marriage, no marriage cert, bills with common address, photos etc.

Apparently the only evidence they ask for is my husband's passport style pics and copy of his green card. Is this accurate? IS THAT REALLY ALL THEY NEED? It just seems too good to be true. It would make total sense seeing as how he just got his permanent 10 yr green card (and we had to provide a ton of evidence) but still seems too easy.

I just want to make sure before I ship it off. THANKS!

Hey Stephanie,

At 2 years and 9 months of having your greencard you can send off the N400 application. Follow the guidelines here for the package assembly! http://www.visajourney.com/content/naturalization_guide

Good luck!

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MouadsWife   161

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We just went through this. When you apply for Naturalization, once he receives his interview notice with a date to show up, they will then let you know of what is required. (Which is the usual). You will have to submit the usual documents. Copies of bills, anything with joint names, everything that you have submitted before for past interviews, only more recent. They will also ask for a copy of your marriage certificate and and prior divorce certificates if applicable. Bring them with you to the interview, and of course study for the citizenship test! :dancing:

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“You cannot enter heaven until you believe, and you will not truly believe until you (truly) love one another.” [Muslim, Al-Iman (Faith); 93]

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StephanieM   60

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Thanks, I knew it was too good to be true.

01/01/2008 - Met
04/27/2010 - Engaged
08/23/2011 - Married
USCIS
10/03/2011 - I-130 Sent (USPS priority w/ delivery confirmation)
10/05/2011 - Package arrived at chicago lockbox
10/06/2011 - NOA1
11/09/2011 - NOA2 (no RFE's)
NVC
11/14/2011 - Petition received by NVC/ Received NOA2 by mail
11/21/2011 - NVC case # received by email/ Got AOS fee by email/ Called NVC to provide beneficiary email
11/27/2011 - Choice of agent (DS-3023) sent to NVC by email
.....took a break from process to delay interview....
01/26/2012 - Payed IV fee
01/27/2012 - IV fee status shown as PAID
02/07/2012 - Payed AOS fee
02/08/2012 - AOS fee status shown as PAID
02/09/ 2012 - DS-230 package sent to NVC (priority mail)
03/06/2012 - AOS package sent to NVC (priority mail)
03/12/2012 - Called NVC and found out about checklist. Sent revision to NVC that same day.
03/16/2012 - CASE COMPLETE!
04/11/2012 - Informed of interview via phone by DOS/ Got P4 email from NVC a few hours later that same day (May 4th)
SANTO DOMINGO CONSULATE
04/19/2012 - Medical
05/04/2012 - Interview (APPROVED)
05/10/2012 - Visa ready and picked up at domex
05/15/2012 - POE in Boston (together)
U. S. A
05/29/2012 - Went to SS office to apply for SS card
06/01/2012 - Welcome letter arrived (Received about 3 of these)
06/05/2012 - Green card arrived
06/15/2012- Back to SS office with green card to reapply and inquire about delay
06/18/2012 - Picked up SSN at SSA office
06/22/2012 - SS card arrived by mail

04/24/14 - Sent I-751 to remove conditions

06/09/14 - Biometrics

11/2014 - RFE from USCIS requesting more evidence before approval

Late Jan - Sent further evidence of marriage

03/05/2015 - Got letter of approval for removal of conditions

03/15/2015 - Permanent 10 yr green card received via mail

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MouadsWife   161

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Thanks, I knew it was too good to be true.

lolol Paperwork is always easy to send off.... USCIS always asks for blood in return! :devil:

“You cannot enter heaven until you believe, and you will not truly believe until you (truly) love one another.” [Muslim, Al-Iman (Faith); 93]

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StephanieM   60

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lolol Paperwork is always easy to send off.... USCIS always asks for blood in return! :devil:

We just finished providing soooo much evidence. It would just be nice if they could look into our file and look at all the ####### we have sent them instead of us having to send it over and over again. But who am I kidding...that's too much work for them. :crying:

01/01/2008 - Met
04/27/2010 - Engaged
08/23/2011 - Married
USCIS
10/03/2011 - I-130 Sent (USPS priority w/ delivery confirmation)
10/05/2011 - Package arrived at chicago lockbox
10/06/2011 - NOA1
11/09/2011 - NOA2 (no RFE's)
NVC
11/14/2011 - Petition received by NVC/ Received NOA2 by mail
11/21/2011 - NVC case # received by email/ Got AOS fee by email/ Called NVC to provide beneficiary email
11/27/2011 - Choice of agent (DS-3023) sent to NVC by email
.....took a break from process to delay interview....
01/26/2012 - Payed IV fee
01/27/2012 - IV fee status shown as PAID
02/07/2012 - Payed AOS fee
02/08/2012 - AOS fee status shown as PAID
02/09/ 2012 - DS-230 package sent to NVC (priority mail)
03/06/2012 - AOS package sent to NVC (priority mail)
03/12/2012 - Called NVC and found out about checklist. Sent revision to NVC that same day.
03/16/2012 - CASE COMPLETE!
04/11/2012 - Informed of interview via phone by DOS/ Got P4 email from NVC a few hours later that same day (May 4th)
SANTO DOMINGO CONSULATE
04/19/2012 - Medical
05/04/2012 - Interview (APPROVED)
05/10/2012 - Visa ready and picked up at domex
05/15/2012 - POE in Boston (together)
U. S. A
05/29/2012 - Went to SS office to apply for SS card
06/01/2012 - Welcome letter arrived (Received about 3 of these)
06/05/2012 - Green card arrived
06/15/2012- Back to SS office with green card to reapply and inquire about delay
06/18/2012 - Picked up SSN at SSA office
06/22/2012 - SS card arrived by mail

04/24/14 - Sent I-751 to remove conditions

06/09/14 - Biometrics

11/2014 - RFE from USCIS requesting more evidence before approval

Late Jan - Sent further evidence of marriage

03/05/2015 - Got letter of approval for removal of conditions

03/15/2015 - Permanent 10 yr green card received via mail

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MouadsWife   161

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Yes I agree.... All that evidence is already there. At our last interview, I seen how thick our file was... everything, including the marriage certificate and everything else was already there, in triplicate. lol I do not imagine that they look through the file prior to doing the interview. Also, this time when you go back, he will go back alone and do the interview without you. They will ask more questions about you and and your children, if you have any. Names, middle names, ex husbands if you have any, birth days, etc. Just more detailed things. So leave no stone unturned and be a little but more prepared this time.

“You cannot enter heaven until you believe, and you will not truly believe until you (truly) love one another.” [Muslim, Al-Iman (Faith); 93]

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Yes I agree.... All that evidence is already there. At our last interview, I seen how thick our file was... everything, including the marriage certificate and everything else was already there, in triplicate. lol I do not imagine that they look through the file prior to doing the interview. Also, this time when you go back, he will go back alone and do the interview without you. They will ask more questions about you and and your children, if you have any. Names, middle names, ex husbands if you have any, birth days, etc. Just more detailed things. So leave no stone unturned and be a little but more prepared this time.

So does that mean my spouse and child can stay at home...I'd rather not drag them to USCIS and have them wait around....

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So does that mean my spouse and child can stay at home...I'd rather not drag them to USCIS and have them wait around....

If they are approved for Naturalization, you will miss one of the most important moments in their life. After their interview, if approved, they will receive another appointment letter. Usually to come back in about two hours for their Oath Ceremony. When they come back, they will again go into a separate room along with all the others that are approved for some direction, and you and your family will follow shortly after. The ceremony is very moving. Honestly, I couldn't hold back the tears, and it was the proudest day of my life to see him become a United States Citizen. :cry::dancing:(L)

PS: Your presence as his wife can help add to his proof.... (F)

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!. Read the instructions for the N 400 form

2. Fill out the form and only send in what is requested IN THE FORM..

3. You do the interview alone. so go alone if you want.

$. the interview is very easy. Just know the 100 questions inside and out.

5. for the ceremony, take everybody with you. It can be a very moving experience.

At my wife's interview they asked for her green card, compared some things in her paperwork, asked only a few questions ( very minor), had her write a few sentences, read a few sentences, asked her the 10 questions ( she got the first six right and they stopped ) and she was out in about 12 minutes. And that's it. It's all over!! Except the ceremony which only requires for you to show up. And you can apply for a passport, usually, right after the ceremony. After you get the passport you and friends can have one heck of a bonfire burning all that paperwork you have been keeping for the last umpteen years.!!!

(PS. We bought some wine first. We drank a few slips after each form. Oh look..another 864, gulp gulp, hey here is a 762..gulp gulp..and here is oh boy could not even read the numbers anymore..just burn the sucker.. Ha.)

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Helpme123   9

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If they are approved for Naturalization, you will miss one of the most important moments in their life. After their interview, if approved, they will receive another appointment letter. Usually to come back in about two hours for their Oath Ceremony. When they come back, they will again go into a separate room along with all the others that are approved for some direction, and you and your family will follow shortly after. The ceremony is very moving. Honestly, I couldn't hold back the tears, and it was the proudest day of my life to see him become a United States Citizen. :cry::dancing:(L)

PS: Your presence as his wife can help add to his proof....

My spouse's presence adds to proof yes, but probably isn't necessary with all the proof given in the I-485 interview. The Marriage certificate and birth certificate of our child should be enough. Bringing them both along for the wait isn't practical.

Where's jimmy when you need a question answered. Has anyone not gone to the N400 interview with their child and spouse?

My spouse and child are US citizens.

I don't need them to be there if I get approved. Just like I didn't need them at the DMV for 6 hours when I got my drivers license.

I don't consider this an important moment. It's just the end to a laborious process.

Also I didn't realize Oath ceremonies were scheduled same day in all cases. TBH I wouldn't want to wait around for 2 hours. :D

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Oath ceremonies vary by office. For instance in Denver they are scheduled twice a month. You can do it same day, but it's not usual. A less busy office would have them less often.

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