N-400 March 2024 Filers

[Crazy Cat 39,270]

3 minutes ago, GerLA said:

I know most people will get asked 6 questions

You will be asked 6-10 questions out of the 100 official questions.  You must score 60%.  

Edited March 4 by Crazy Cat

[kupusar87 1]

2 hours ago, Spotify said:

 

Same exact day for us too, June 17th is the resident since date?

Yes,that is the date when i received my first GC for ten years, since we got married in February 2019.

[Tegs&Lols 41]

22 hours ago, GerLA said:

Super exciting! Did you file right when you became eligible or did you wait a day or more? Wishing you good luck  

@GerLA Wishing you the best of luck also. I filed about 5 months after I became eligible. I just didn't have the time to get around to it.

[SuninLA 19]

7 minutes ago, Tegs&Lols said:

@GerLA Wishing you the best of luck also. I filed about 5 months after I became eligible. I just didn't have the time to get around to it.

Thank you! Wishing you the same 🍀! My estimated time frame just changed from 7 to 5 months  

[Tegs&Lols 41]

Mine moved from 8 to 6 months. Hopefully it moves down again soon. However, I'm just glad to be at the final phase of this process.

[SuninLA 19]

6 minutes ago, Tegs&Lols said:

Mine moved from 8 to 6 months. Hopefully it moves down again soon. However, I'm just glad to be at the final phase of this process.

 

That is amazing! Same here. Can't wait to be done with this entire process 🙃!

[annierob 194]

Hello everyone! Preparing to file online early 90 days/3 year rule.

 

This is maybe a ridiculous question, but I’ve been going through so many threads, have not found anyone asking. So maybe that should already answer my question 😅 but just in case…why not ask.
 

For part 9 (time outside US): do we give for 5 years, as they request? Or since I’m filling under the 3 year rule, is it ok to put only the past 3 years? Because otherwise, of course 2 years out of the 5 are outside the US (which looks really bad), since I was officially able to cross the border 3 years ago (like of course I was not in the US until I got fully approved).

 

I feel ridiculous asking, but I also feel ridiculous showing that 2 out of the past 5 years were outside the US. Like I’m sure MANY people fall into this category.
 

Appreciate any insights!

Edited March 5 by annierob

[Spotify 76]

2 hours ago, annierob said:

Hello everyone! Preparing to file online early 90 days/3 year rule.

 

This is maybe a ridiculous question, but I’ve been going through so many threads, have not found anyone asking. So maybe that should already answer my question 😅 but just in case…why not ask.
 

For part 9 (time outside US): do we give for 5 years, as they request? Or since I’m filling under the 3 year rule, is it ok to put only the past 3 years? Because otherwise, of course 2 years out of the 5 are outside the US (which looks really bad), since I was officially able to cross the border 3 years ago (like of course I was not in the US until I got fully approved).

 

I feel ridiculous asking, but I also feel ridiculous showing that 2 out of the past 5 years were outside the US. Like I’m sure MANY people fall into this category.
 

Appreciate any insights!

 

I'm no expert, but on the form it does say "Date you left the United States" and "Date you returned to the United States", did you actually leave and come back during those 2 years?  I'm assuming no, so it wouldn't apply.

[Crazy Cat 39,270]

2 hours ago, annierob said:

For part 9 (time outside US): do we give for 5 years, as they request? Or since I’m filling under the 3 year rule, is it ok to put only the past 3 years?

5 Year Rule= Use info for past 5 years

3 Year Rule= Use info for past 3 years

[taximan683 66]

We are filing this month for my wife, her 3 years since green card issued is June 1. I fill out the forms for her. Should I put my name on the application as the preparer? I do all the paperwork and she's studying for the test. We are filing online, so that's what I mean by "paperwork". I have all the documents uploaded that they ask for. Is there anything else I should put for additional evidence?

Edited March 6 by taximan683

[OldUser 4,825]

43 minutes ago, taximan683 said:

We are filing this month for my wife, her 3 years since green card issued is June 1. I fill out the forms for her. Should I put my name on the application as the preparer? I do all the paperwork and she's studying for the test. We are filing online, so that's what I mean by "paperwork". I have all the documents uploaded that they ask for. Is there anything else I should put for additional evidence?

I'd encourage her to be more proactive about her N-400. She's about to become a citizen with all rights and responsibilities. You doing paperwork and putting yourself as preparer may come across as her not being proficient in English. She's ultimately responsible for accuracy of all information on the form. Unless she has a health reason or of a senior age, she must be able to answer everything at the interview and comment on her answers on the form.

 

I would help filling the forms together, going through each question, and not put myself as a preparer on a form. It could hurt IMHO. The very first question she may get is why didn't she fill everything herself. 

 

That's only my opinion and not a legal advice.

[nere0331 1]

Hello everyone! My husband just mailed his application.  We are located in Houston, Texas.  He adjusted status 10 years ago in April through an immigration judge.  We used the same attorney he used for his removal proceedings.  Kind of nervous but hopefully everything goes well for him.  He does have 2 criminal charges.  DWI from 2000, he left and reentered inspected late 2000, and a possession of marijuana charge from 2011.  That last one put him in removal proceedings, but he adjusted status like I mentioned through the court in April of 2014.  He received a 10 year green card since we had been married for more than 2 years when that happened. Sent all the tax records and documents.  He speaks and reads good English and is studying hard for the civics test and going over his application.  

[taximan683 66]

10 hours ago, OldUser said:

I'd encourage her to be more proactive about her N-400. She's about to become a citizen with all rights and responsibilities. You doing paperwork and putting yourself as preparer may come across as her not being proficient in English. She's ultimately responsible for accuracy of all information on the form. Unless she has a health reason or of a senior age, she must be able to answer everything at the interview and comment on her answers on the form.

 

I would help filling the forms together, going through each question, and not put myself as a preparer on a form. It could hurt IMHO. The very first question she may get is why didn't she fill everything herself. 

 

That's only my opinion and not a legal advice.

Thanks, yes I review it all with her. She is proficient in English, but not sophisticated in uploading documents,etc. Your advice is well taken to not only study the civics, but understand all the items on the form. I will not put myself on the form as preparer since she is responsible for the answers. Thanks!

[juancarlos 121]

Filled last Monday 03/04 online for citizenship!! I am in the DC area (Fairfax office). Nothing yet about biometrics being reused 😕

 

Naturalization

 

03/04/24: N-400 submitted online; Case Was Received and A Receipt Notice Was Sent.

[stech786 229]

Applied 03/06/24

State VA

marriage based

eligible 01/31/24. (Received GC on 01/31/21)

 

what’s the timeline look like for me ppl with same criteria?