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Hello! I’m scheduled for naturalization interview on May 1st. I have a pending petition for my minor children (priority date Oct 2021). Can anyone please guide me on how I can update their status once I become a USC?

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Is your child in or outside US? How old?

 

I guess your child is outside US.

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6 hours ago, Kai!1 said:

Hello! I’m scheduled for naturalization interview on May 1st. I have a pending petition for my minor children (priority date Oct 2021). Can anyone please guide me on how I can update their status once I become a USC?

An I-130 has been filed for each child, correct?  They are not derivatives, correct?

"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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On 4/14/2024 at 6:20 AM, Timona said:

Is your child in or outside US? How old?

 

I guess your child is outside US.

They are 19 and 16, and outside the US.

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On 4/14/2024 at 6:29 AM, Crazy Cat said:

An I-130 has been filed for each child, correct?  They are not derivatives, correct?

That’s right, they both have a pending i-130 which I filed myself as permanent resident. The current visa bulletin is looking promising, but I may be able to expedite it with a USC status.

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10 minutes ago, Kai!1 said:

That’s right, they both have a pending i-130 which I filed myself as permanent resident. The current visa bulletin is looking promising, but I may be able to expedite it with a USC status.

I believe you MUST upgrade them after taking the oath.  Besides, I see no advantage to their remaining as F2a.

"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.

IT Professional- Retired- Web Site Design, Hardware Maintenance, Compound Pharmacy Software Trainer, On-site go live support, Database Manager, App Designer.

______________________________________

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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