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N-400 9 years after K-1

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Al1ygator   1

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We were a K-1 success story back in 2014 with a ton of help from this forum. THANK YOU!!

We needed a break from the immigration process, plus my husband graduated from college, started a career and we had 4 children since 2014 so have been a bit busy and maybe a bit lazy when it comes to  immigration and getting our citizenship filed. 
I sat down to apply for him and am already wondering what we should put for the first question. 
The first two options are both true for him, so which is best to pick?

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IWander   584

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40 minutes ago, Al1ygator said:

We were a K-1 success story back in 2014 with a ton of help from this forum. THANK YOU!!

We needed a break from the immigration process, plus my husband graduated from college, started a career and we had 4 children since 2014 so have been a bit busy and maybe a bit lazy when it comes to  immigration and getting our citizenship filed. 
I sat down to apply for him and am already wondering what we should put for the first question. 
The first two options are both true for him, so which is best to pick?

Thanks!IMG_7151.thumb.png.2c8999004d083e9eee4c23e5a6cd2e3d.png

If it were me I would opt for the 5 year eligibility 

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Crazy Cat   39,859

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Another vote for 5 year rule if qualified. 

"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)

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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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CMJuilland   484

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I second what everybody else said: 5 years. Less paperwork to submit. 

ROC: 

12/30/2019 package sent to Texas Lockbox via USPS 

12/31/2019 package arrived at Texas Lockbox 

01/02/2020 package signed for

01/04/2020 $680 charged on credit card

01/06/2020 text message and email with case number received

01/09/2020 extension letter received; notice date: 01/03/2020

02/22/2020 biometrics appointment letter received 

03/06/2020 biometrics appointment 

08/09/2021 I-751 approved

08/16/2021 Green Card received

 

Naturalization:

12/29/2020 application filed online and receipt number received 

01/04/2021 hard copy NOA1 received 

02/27/2021 electronic biometric reuse letter received

09/19/2021 interview scheduled - electronic notice received 

09/27/2021 hard copy interview notice received (issue date: 09/21/2021)

10/27/2021 interview (10.40am), approved

11/06/2021 oath ceremony (7.30am) 

 

I AM A U.S. CITIZEN!!!!! 

 

Passport:

11/08/2021 appointment at USPS (2.00pm)

11/16/2021 money order cashed, passport “in process” (locator 69)

12/02/2021 approved and shipped

12/04/2021 passport book delivered

12/13/2021 passport card and NC delivered 

 

 

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Agree with everyone else, apply under the 5-year rule. You generally apply under the 3-year rule when you don't qualify under the 5-year rule but it usually goes with more scrutinity.

 

Also, a humble opinion/comment: unlike the K-1 process and the I-485 where the sponsorship, involvement, support and oversight from the U.S. spouse is critical, the N-400 is a deeply personal journey. Your husband has been here in the U.S. for all those years and took the decision to naturalize and become a U.S. citizen... I am wondering why you are applying for him. He can do it by himself. Also, you won't be there with him the day of the interview and it would be best for him to do the application himself as he will be questioned on his answers.

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Ontarkie   13,980

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~~MOved to US Citizenship General Discussion, from K1 P&P- The OP's spouse is way past K1 processing and now on to the N400~~

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Met Playing Everquest in 2005
Engaged 9-15-2006
K-1 & 4 K-2'S
Filed 05-09-07
Interview 03-12-08
Visa received 04-21-08
Entry 05-06-08
Married 06-21-08
AOS X5
Filed 07-08-08
Cards Received01-22-09
Roc X5
Filed 10-17-10
Cards Received02-22-11
Citizenship
Filed 10-17-11
Interview 01-12-12
Oath 06-29-12

Citizenship for older 2 boys

Filed 03/08/2014

NOA/fee waiver 03/19/2014

Biometrics 04/15/14

Interview 05/29/14

In line for Oath 06/20/14

Oath 09/19/2014 We are all done! All USC no more USCIS

 

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