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Took a 4-day trip to the Bahamas, do I need to bring proof to interview?

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The only trip I have ever taken OUTSIDE the country is a 4-day cruise to the Bahamas. I listed it on my N-400 form, however I don't have evidence of the trip anywhere... (went on my Green Card).. Do I need to get something for proof of that trip or is my word good for the interview?

usa.gifN-400 Naturalization Timeline

04/01/2009 - Sent Application via USPS Regular Mail

04/09/2009 - Check Cashed

04/13/2009 - Received NOA

04/18/2009 - Received Biometrics Appointment Letter

04/28/2009 - Biometrics Appointment @ 2:00 PM

05/09/2009 - Received Interview Letter Appointment

06/03/2009 - Received Yellow Letter requesting to bring Driver's License

07/02/2009 - Interview Date *APPROVED*

07/10/2009 - Oath Letter Sent Out from USCIS

07/14/2009 - Oath Appointment Letter Received

07/27/2009 - Oath Ceremony Date *COMPLETE, NOW A U.S CITIZEN!!*

07/27/2009 - Updated Records with Social Security Administration

07/27/2009 - Mailed in Application for Passport (Regular Service)

08/10/2009 - Passport Received in Hand!!!!

usa.gifLength of Process:

3 Months, 27 Days - Day 1 Mailing Date -> Oath Ceremony Date

15 Days - Passport Application Mailing -> Passport Received in Hand

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The only trip I have ever taken OUTSIDE the country is a 4-day cruise to the Bahamas. I listed it on my N-400 form, however I don't have evidence of the trip anywhere... (went on my Green Card).. Do I need to get something for proof of that trip or is my word good for the interview?

A short trip like this won't matter. If you had spent 6 months or more, then they may have issues with it. I had about 5 or 6 trips outside the country since I moved here 3 years ago. All were reasonably short (3 weeks max). I listed them on the N-400 and I'm not going to bring any proof with me.

I noticed a post from someone that got their citizenship within the past few days whereby she spent 4 months on holiday in Mexico. That warranted only a comment from the IO and nothing more. So in sort, I would not worry about a 4 day trip outside the country.

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I-130

February 13, 2006: I-130 filed (US Embassy, Dublin, Ireland).

April 18, 2006: Interview date received.

May 02, 2006: Interview (US Embassy, Dublin, Ireland). Visa approved.

June 14, 2006: Moved to Charlotte, NC.

July 20, 2006: 'Welcome to the United States' letter received.

July 21, 2006: Applied for SSN.

July 29, 2006: SSN received.

September 05, 2006: 2 year Permanent Resident card received.

I-751

April 09, 2008: Mailed I-751 to TSC.

April 15, 2008: Check cashed.

April 16, 2008: Case transferred to VSC.

April 23, 2008: Biometrics appointment letter received.

May 10, 2008: Biometrics appointment.

June 28, 2008: Moved to Clearwater, FL (Filed AR-11 and I-865).

March 04,2009: 10 year Permanent Resident card production ordered.

March 13,2009: 10 year Permanent Resident card received.

N-400

April 24, 2009: Mailed N-400 to TX Lockbox.

April 30, 2009: NOA1 Notice date.

May 11, 2009: Biometrics appointment letter received.

May 16, 2009: Biometrics complete (walk-in).

June 04, 2009: Interview letter received.

July 23, 2009: Interview.

July 23, 2009: Oath. I am a US citizen!

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The only trip I have ever taken OUTSIDE the country is a 4-day cruise to the Bahamas. I listed it on my N-400 form, however I don't have evidence of the trip anywhere... (went on my Green Card).. Do I need to get something for proof of that trip or is my word good for the interview?

A short trip like this won't matter. If you had spent 6 months or more, then they may have issues with it. I had about 5 or 6 trips outside the country since I moved here 3 years ago. All were reasonably short (3 weeks max). I listed them on the N-400 and I'm not going to bring any proof with me.

I noticed a post from someone that got their citizenship within the past few days whereby she spent 4 months on holiday in Mexico. That warranted only a comment from the IO and nothing more. So in sort, I would not worry about a 4 day trip outside the country.

Ok cool.. especially on a cruise to the bahamas right? not like I went to North Korea for a week :P

usa.gifN-400 Naturalization Timeline

04/01/2009 - Sent Application via USPS Regular Mail

04/09/2009 - Check Cashed

04/13/2009 - Received NOA

04/18/2009 - Received Biometrics Appointment Letter

04/28/2009 - Biometrics Appointment @ 2:00 PM

05/09/2009 - Received Interview Letter Appointment

06/03/2009 - Received Yellow Letter requesting to bring Driver's License

07/02/2009 - Interview Date *APPROVED*

07/10/2009 - Oath Letter Sent Out from USCIS

07/14/2009 - Oath Appointment Letter Received

07/27/2009 - Oath Ceremony Date *COMPLETE, NOW A U.S CITIZEN!!*

07/27/2009 - Updated Records with Social Security Administration

07/27/2009 - Mailed in Application for Passport (Regular Service)

08/10/2009 - Passport Received in Hand!!!!

usa.gifLength of Process:

3 Months, 27 Days - Day 1 Mailing Date -> Oath Ceremony Date

15 Days - Passport Application Mailing -> Passport Received in Hand

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