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You guys have helped me so much throughout this journey so I wanted to share my timeline as a small thank you:

 

From F1 student to US Citizen via marriage:

 

May 2019: Initial filing (I-485 adjustment of status)

May 2019: Biometrics notice in mail

June 2019: Biometrics done

September 2019: Interview notice

October 2019 (1st week): Work Authorization card received

October 2019 (2nd week): Green Card interview and approval

October 2019 (3rd week): 2 year Green Card received

 

August 2021: Filed for Removal of conditions (I-751)

January 2022: Case updated to show fingerprints are not needed to be retaken

May 2022 (1st week): Removal of conditions approved (no interview)

May 2022 (2nd week): 10 year Green Card received

 

September 2022: Filed for citizenship

February 2023: Interview scheduled

April 2023: N-400 Interview and same day oath ceremony

 

Here is how long it took for each filing:

It took 5 months to get 2-year green card (between filing I-485 and approval)

It took 9 months to get 10-year green card (between filing I-751 and approval)

It took 7 months to get citizenship (between filing I-400 and approval)

In total it took 4 years to go from being on a student visa (F1) to becoming a US Citizen.

 

Notes:

We did not use any lawyers.

We are located in Los Angeles, CA.

 

Tips:

Research, research, research. (VisaJourney, ***removed***, and Reddit's u/uscis were of immense help)

Take as many documents with you as you can, but only show what is asked of you.

Be kind, confident, and honest.

 

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Megadreams
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Just pitching in from my end. Had my N-400 interview today (and got approved!). Here's my timeline:   Filed based on 3 years of marriage to my wife who is a US citizen herself.

Canadian87
Canadian87

Got my interview date on Saturday! Just over one month since applying. The end is in sight!

Markip1
Markip1

Just had my oath ceremony notification for Brooklyn - Tuesday March 14th.

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1 hour ago, jordanmic said:

You guys have helped me so much throughout this journey so I wanted to share my timeline as a small thank you:

 

From F1 student to US Citizen via marriage:

 

May 2019: Initial filing (I-485 adjustment of status)

May 2019: Biometrics notice in mail

June 2019: Biometrics done

September 2019: Interview notice

October 2019 (1st week): Work Authorization card received

October 2019 (2nd week): Green Card interview and approval

October 2019 (3rd week): 2 year Green Card received

 

August 2021: Filed for Removal of conditions (I-751)

January 2022: Case updated to show fingerprints are not needed to be retaken

May 2022 (1st week): Removal of conditions approved (no interview)

May 2022 (2nd week): 10 year Green Card received

 

September 2022: Filed for citizenship

February 2023: Interview scheduled

April 2023: N-400 Interview and same day oath ceremony

 

Here is how long it took for each filing:

It took 5 months to get 2-year green card (between filing I-485 and approval)

It took 9 months to get 10-year green card (between filing I-751 and approval)

It took 7 months to get citizenship (between filing I-400 and approval)

In total it took 4 years to go from being on a student visa (F1) to becoming a US Citizen.

 

Notes:

We did not use any lawyers.

We are located in Los Angeles, CA.

 

Tips:

Research, research, research. (VisaJourney, ***removed***, and Reddit's u/uscis were of immense help)

Take as many documents with you as you can, but only show what is asked of you.

Be kind, confident, and honest.

 

That was really fast! Congrats 🎊 

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28 minutes ago, Flowerkira said:

Hi everyone,

Folks who have local office Raleigh.

Just wanted to know if anyone received interview letter. I saw a post that someone who filed in November got the interview at Raleigh local office.

My local office would be Raleigh but I haven’t got an interview letter as of yet. The only letter I got was the 48 month extension letter a few weeks ago.

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Had my interview today and passed! 

 

Was pretty quick process overall - was in and out in about 30 minutes (And that is including being there 15 mins early for the appointment.)

 

Happy to be at the final stage of my journey! 😄

USCIS Journey

1st September 2015 - I-130 Sent

14th January 2016 - I-130 Petition approved

NVC

8th February - NVC Received case

26th February - NVC Fees "Paid" on website
24th March - DS-260 Sent & confirmation received

10th May - IV Package sent to NVC

20th June - Case compete
28th June - Received Interview confirmation (P4)

Embassy
22nd July - Medical Examination
1st August - Interview date - Approved!!

2nd August - Issued

5th August - Visa in hand

24th October - POE

ROC

21st July 2018 - I751 sent

26th July - NOA received 

31st August - Biometrics appointment

5th September - Fingerprint review was completed

8th July 2019 - ROC Approved!

5th July  - New card is being produced

13th July - 10 year green card received 

Naturalization

23rd September 2022 - N-400 Submitted

24th September - NOA received 

21st October - Biometrics appointment

10th April 2023 - Interview date

18th May - Oath Ceremony 

 

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Hi all, I had my oath ceremony on Friday but because there were so many new citizens we weren’t asked to sign the certificate in front of an IO nor were given too many details on how to sign it.  I’m finding conflicting information online. My certificate has a tiny signature next to my picture which is the one I’ve used for all my immigration related paperwork and IDs.  I thought of using that one,  although it’s only my first name and middle initial.  
 

What has been your experience ? What signature did you use? 

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3 hours ago, Eric&Mirella said:

Hi all, I had my oath ceremony on Friday but because there were so many new citizens we weren’t asked to sign the certificate in front of an IO nor were given too many details on how to sign it.  I’m finding conflicting information online. My certificate has a tiny signature next to my picture which is the one I’ve used for all my immigration related paperwork and IDs.  I thought of using that one,  although it’s only my first name and middle initial.  
 

What has been your experience ? What signature did you use? 

I used the same as tiny one on my cert to avoid any issue can cause later.

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On 4/5/2023 at 11:45 AM, KaelRos said:

Great news! Almost there 🙏🏾

Thanks! Had my interview yesterday, it was the easiest 15 minutes interview! I’m waiting for a letter for my Oath Ceremony, I’m hoping it’ll be in Cabrillo Monument 😊.

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Today I received a notification saying my 10 years Green Card from I-751 is being produced and will be sent to me. I filed it July 9 2021 and no biometric taken and no interview. 

 

However, I'm still waiting for my N-400 interview appointment. Files under 3 years rule since Sep 1 2021. I thought it would be a combo interview situation anytime soon. 🥹

 

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5 minutes ago, HatoKo said:

I thought it would be a combo interview situation anytime soon. 🥹

Well, at least you won't have to deal with the extension letters.  Hopefully, your N-400 interview will be scheduled soon.

"The US immigration process requires a great deal of knowledge, planning, time, patience, and a significant amount of money.  It is quite a journey!"

- Some old child of the 50's & 60's on his laptop 

 

Senior Master Sergeant, US Air Force- Retired (after 20+ years)- Missile Systems Maintenance & Titan 2 ICBM Launch Crew Duty (200+ Alert tours)

Registered Nurse- Retired- I practiced in the areas of Labor & Delivery, Home Health, Adolescent Psych, & Adult Psych.

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August 7, 2022: Wife filed N-400 Online under 5 year rule.

November 10, 2022: Received "Interview is scheduled" letter.

December 12, 2022:  Received email from Dallas office informing me (spouse) to be there for combo interview.

December 14, 2022: Combo Interview for I-751 and N-400 Conducted.

January 26, 2023: Wife's Oath Ceremony completed at the Plano Event Center, Plano, Texas!!!😁

February 6, 2023: Wife's Passport Application submitted in Dallas, Texas.

March 21, 2023:   Wife's Passport Delivered!!!!

May 15, 2023 (about):  Naturalization Certificate returned from Passport agency!!

 

In summary, it took 13 months for approval of the CR-1.  It took 44 months for approval of the I-751.  It took 4 months for approval of the N-400.   It took 172 days from N-400 application to Oath Ceremony.   It took 6 weeks for Passport, then 7 additional weeks for return of wife's Naturalization Certificate.. 
 

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