N400 August 2010 Filers

[SirLancelot 1]

Absolutely. I have suspected from the moment I took the lead in the August filers, that the ceremony would be the stumbling block and in the words of Bob Dylan - " He who is first will later be last"

Irrespective of our differences over font issues here, Alan I wish you good luck on your interview tomorrow.

[Captain Oates 910]

Irrespective of our differences over font issues here, Alan I wish you good luck on your interview tomorrow.

Well when it comes to word processing I am not the font of all knowledge.

I have stopped studying as it is possible to be over trained and get a saturated brain

- evidence sarah palin's press interview

I shall report back in the main citizenship forum with a detailed account. That assumes they don't tazer, handcuff, and deport me. If that happens, there may be a delay of 2 weeks.

I am getting rid of my flippancy tonight as they don't like that stuff. Adding 'allegedly' to my answer concerning the reasons for the revolution would not be helpful

[derekkj 0]

Good luck, Alan! I am looking foward to reading all about your adventures.

Well when it comes to word processing I am not the font of all knowledge.

I have stopped studying as it is possible to be over trained and get a saturated brain

- evidence sarah palin's press interview

I shall report back in the main citizenship forum with a detailed account. That assumes they don't tazer, handcuff, and deport me. If that happens, there may be a delay of 2 weeks.

I am getting rid of my flippancy tonight as they don't like that stuff. Adding 'allegedly' to my answer concerning the reasons for the revolution would not be helpful

[xxhwx 2]

got yellow letter in the mail today.

[SirLancelot 1]

got yellow letter in the mail today.

What is a yellow letter? What did it say?

[xxhwx 2]

What is a yellow letter? What did it say?

A yellow letter (don't know what its official name is, but it is printed on yellow paper) is a letter sent from the USCIS to N-400 applicants instructing what to bring for the interview. It states in bold and big print at the beginning of the letter that THIS IS NOT A INTERVIEW LETTER. Don't freak out if you don't get one before your interview, not everyone receives them, and it's not that important because the documents they asked you in that letter to bring to the interview are all included in that comprehensive list of "documents for interview" posted in this forum or some other forums on the net. FYI on my yellow letter it just asked me to bring my driver license/state issued ID, besides all the general instructions blah blah. But be sure to bring it with you to the interview if you do receive it.

There is also a white letter I heard that the USCIS sends out to N-400 applicants before interview. I never got it, it's also another computer generated letter telling you what to bring to interview. The only difference between the two (i heard) it the yellow letter is more specific for your particular case and the white letter is just a general letter that probably sent out to everybody with the exact same content.

Hope this helps and best of luck!

[Captain Oates 910]

Seems to differ by office. I just got the interview letter. Some people get the yellow letter when it's a specific document that the USCIS needs. Some people forget to send a copy of their green card or whatever and they get a yellow letter to remind em. At least that is what people surmise. USCIS are not too touchy at this stage.

I took a ton of stuff but all they want is 2 photos and a passport and the green card and a driver's license or state id card. Didnt look at my marriage certs or divorce or SS card etc etc etc but best to take em.

They refused to give me a ceremony date until my GC anniversary (not even one after the anniversary) and then they will send a date with 2 weeks notice.

I have the ONLY item of world wide income that is not taxable in the US and it's a small pension for foreign govt SERVICE. I am saving tax the longer the process is delayed as I will have to pay US tax when I am a citizen. I am taxed in the UK at zero rate as its smaller than my personal allowance. So USC will cost me every year til I die once I get the certificate.

[SirLancelot 1]

A yellow letter (don't know what its official name is, but it is printed on yellow paper) is a letter sent from the USCIS to N-400 applicants instructing what to bring for the interview. It states in bold and big print at the beginning of the letter that THIS IS NOT A INTERVIEW LETTER. Don't freak out if you don't get one before your interview, not everyone receives them, and it's not that important because the documents they asked you in that letter to bring to the interview are all included in that comprehensive list of "documents for interview" posted in this forum or some other forums on the net. FYI on my yellow letter it just asked me to bring my driver license/state issued ID, besides all the general instructions blah blah. But be sure to bring it with you to the interview if you do receive it.

There is also a white letter I heard that the USCIS sends out to N-400 applicants before interview. I never got it, it's also another computer generated letter telling you what to bring to interview. The only difference between the two (i heard) it the yellow letter is more specific for your particular case and the white letter is just a general letter that probably sent out to everybody with the exact same content.

Hope this helps and best of luck!

I see. thanks. My wife got a white letter with her interview letter I believe.

[xxhwx 2]

Seems to differ by office. I just got the interview letter. Some people get the yellow letter when it's a specific document that the USCIS needs. Some people forget to send a copy of their green card or whatever and they get a yellow letter to remind em. At least that is what people surmise. USCIS are not too touchy at this stage.

I took a ton of stuff but all they want is 2 photos and a passport and the green card and a driver's license or state id card. Didnt look at my marriage certs or divorce or SS card etc etc etc but best to take em.

They refused to give me a ceremony date until my GC anniversary (not even one after the anniversary) and then they will send a date with 2 weeks notice.

I have the ONLY item of world wide income that is not taxable in the US and it's a small pension for foreign govt SERVICE. I am saving tax the longer the process is delayed as I will have to pay US tax when I am a citizen. I am taxed in the UK at zero rate as its smaller than my personal allowance. So USC will cost me every year til I die once I get the certificate.

And that doesn't stop you from becoming a US citizen, b/c it worth the price?

[Captain Oates 910]

And that doesn't stop you from becoming a US citizen, b/c it worth the price?

Chuckle: apparently ANY price is worth paying to hold the passport of the finest country that has ever existed in the history of the world !

Actually, that kind of talk is the only drawback I can see at the moment. The devaluing of foreigners in general and all other nations is revolting. It's only a few quid in extra tax but I know people in exactly the same tax position who are paying many thousands in extra tax for the privilege.

Thank goodness I have been here long enough to know that there is a huge percentage of the population who are ethical and kind and don't need to demean other nations in order to be secure in their own.

It's as bad as going to a party and declaring that my wife is more attractive than any other woman in the room.

Yeah I am cool with it all but I wsan't at one time

[sparks 0]

A yellow letter (don't know what its official name is, but it is printed on yellow paper) is a letter sent from the USCIS to N-400 applicants instructing what to bring for the interview. It states in bold and big print at the beginning of the letter that THIS IS NOT A INTERVIEW LETTER. Don't freak out if you don't get one before your interview, not everyone receives them, and it's not that important because the documents they asked you in that letter to bring to the interview are all included in that comprehensive list of "documents for interview" posted in this forum or some other forums on the net. FYI on my yellow letter it just asked me to bring my driver license/state issued ID, besides all the general instructions blah blah. But be sure to bring it with you to the interview if you do receive it.

There is also a white letter I heard that the USCIS sends out to N-400 applicants before interview. I never got it, it's also another computer generated letter telling you what to bring to interview. The only difference between the two (i heard) it the yellow letter is more specific for your particular case and the white letter is just a general letter that probably sent out to everybody with the exact same content.

Hope this helps and best of luck!

I got a white letter along with my interview notice with a list of the documents to bring. Last week I also got that yellow stating that - upon reviewing my file, I need to bring to the interview my ID and my taxes. As somebody else posted here, I think it depends on the office. For some people the yellow letter arrives prior to the interview letter, some other ones don't even get one.

[derekkj 0]

Yeah, Derek got a yellow letter a few weeks ago telling him to bring a state/government issued ID, to the interview. Well, no duh.

But still waiting on the interview letter.

[Captain Oates 910]

Yeah, Derek got a yellow letter a few weeks ago telling him to bring a state/government issued ID, to the interview. Well, no duh.

But still waiting on the interview letter.

Do they do same day ceremonies at your place ? If so, you could finish before me...

[SirLancelot 1]

I'm been told that our local area has oath ceremonies about every 2 weeks.

[Captain Oates 910]

I'm been told that our local area has oath ceremonies about every 2 weeks.

Same here - but they give 2 weeks notice plus time to receive the letter. If the GC anniversary date has passed, then they could indicate a date at the interview. Without the date being passed, they just stick the file in pending. Mine is in that drawer. Hope she doesn't forget it or leave it under her knitting or romantic novels or something.