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2 minutes ago, OldUser said:

Sue USCIS. It's been over 120 days since interview. Most likely they'll quickly find the file after being served.

It’s too expensive. I’m not in the best financial situation right now. 

ROC VSC mailed 5/7/14

NOA1 5/9

Check cashed 5/14

Biometrics current

RFE dated 12/18

RFE mailed 1/20

Approved 2/2 ! ( letter came from the local office)

Card received 2/17/15 !!!!

Posted (edited)
3 hours ago, Realtor01 said:

At my Interview,

do I need to take my 10 page IRS Tax Transcript or the 1 page Account Transcript showing taxes filed and paid in full?

Neither.

 

You need Tax Return Transcript from IRS website for each of the past 3 or 5 years (depending whether you apply based on marriage or general provision)

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So, I have an update — my new interview has been scheduled for December 11. The notice looks identical to the previous one, so it almost feels like the first interview never happened. I’m not sure whether I need to prepare for all the questions and the writing test again. I passed everything the first time and signed all the usual forms. I’m really confused and just waiting to hear what my attorney will say.

ROC VSC mailed 5/7/14

NOA1 5/9

Check cashed 5/14

Biometrics current

RFE dated 12/18

RFE mailed 1/20

Approved 2/2 ! ( letter came from the local office)

Card received 2/17/15 !!!!

Posted (edited)
7 minutes ago, Taureti said:

So, I have an update — my new interview has been scheduled for December 11. The notice looks identical to the previous one, so it almost feels like the first interview never happened. I’m not sure whether I need to prepare for all the questions and the writing test again. I passed everything the first time and signed all the usual forms. I’m really confused and just waiting to hear what my attorney will say.

You absolutely need to be prepared to do everything over, including test. Treat it as if the first interview never happened and also as a more difficult interview. I would not go to interview without a lawyer.

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Posted
Just now, OldUser said:

You absolutely need to be prepared to do everything over, included test.

Should I prepare 100 questions or go with the new one? This is so ridiculous!

ROC VSC mailed 5/7/14

NOA1 5/9

Check cashed 5/14

Biometrics current

RFE dated 12/18

RFE mailed 1/20

Approved 2/2 ! ( letter came from the local office)

Card received 2/17/15 !!!!

Posted
6 hours ago, OldUser said:

You absolutely need to be prepared to do everything over, including test. Treat it as if the first interview never happened and also as a more difficult interview. I would not go to interview without a lawyer.

Let me ask — how do you know all of this? Do you work in the field? Don’t get me wrong, I really appreciate your input; I’m just curious how you know.

I went to the first interview with my attorney, and I’ll be attending the second one with my attorney as well. I’ve also heard different information from other sources saying that I should bring the paper showing I passed the first exam so I won’t have to take it again. At this point, I just don’t know who to believe.

ROC VSC mailed 5/7/14

NOA1 5/9

Check cashed 5/14

Biometrics current

RFE dated 12/18

RFE mailed 1/20

Approved 2/2 ! ( letter came from the local office)

Card received 2/17/15 !!!!

Posted
6 hours ago, Taureti said:

So, I have an update — my new interview has been scheduled for December 11. The notice looks identical to the previous one, so it almost feels like the first interview never happened. I’m not sure whether I need to prepare for all the questions and the writing test again. I passed everything the first time and signed all the usual forms. I’m really confused and just waiting to hear what my attorney will say.

In God we trust to give your citizenship ceremony as a christmas gift 

Posted

I'm looking at the interview request more closely, and it's actually different. The middle section of the paper has different requirements. The second one has fewer requirements and info, and does not mention the civics exam. 

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ROC VSC mailed 5/7/14

NOA1 5/9

Check cashed 5/14

Biometrics current

RFE dated 12/18

RFE mailed 1/20

Approved 2/2 ! ( letter came from the local office)

Card received 2/17/15 !!!!

Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Ecuador
Timeline
Posted

There's your answer, then.  Good luck to you.

06-04-2007 = TSC stamps postal return-receipt for I-129f.

06-11-2007 = NOA1 date (unknown to me).

07-20-2007 = Phoned Immigration Officer; got WAC#; where's NOA1?

09-25-2007 = Touch (first-ever).

09-28-2007 = NOA1, 23 days after their 45-day promise to send it (grrrr).

10-20 & 11-14-2007 = Phoned ImmOffs; "still pending."

12-11-2007 = 180 days; file is "between workstations, may be early Jan."; touches 12/11 & 12/12.

12-18-2007 = Call; file is with Division 9 ofcr. (bckgrnd check); e-prompt to shake it; touch.

12-19-2007 = NOA2 by e-mail & web, dated 12-18-07 (187 days; 201 per VJ); in mail 12/24/07.

01-09-2008 = File from USCIS to NVC, 1-4-08; NVC creates file, 1/15/08; to consulate 1/16/08.

01-23-2008 = Consulate gets file; outdated Packet 4 mailed to fiancee 1/27/08; rec'd 3/3/08.

04-29-2008 = Fiancee's 4-min. consular interview, 8:30 a.m.; much evidence brought but not allowed to be presented (consul: "More proof! Second interview! Bring your fiance!").

05-05-2008 = Infuriating $12 call to non-English-speaking consulate appointment-setter.

05-06-2008 = Better $12 call to English-speaker; "joint" interview date 6/30/08 (my selection).

06-30-2008 = Stokes Interrogations w/Ecuadorian (not USC); "wait 2 weeks; we'll mail her."

07-2008 = Daily calls to DOS: "currently processing"; 8/05 = Phoned consulate, got Section Chief; wrote him.

08-07-08 = E-mail from consulate, promising to issue visa "as soon as we get her passport" (on 8/12, per DHL).

08-27-08 = Phoned consulate (they "couldn't find" our file); visa DHL'd 8/28; in hand 9/1; through POE on 10/9 with NO hassles(!).

Posted
1 hour ago, Taureti said:

Let me ask — how do you know all of this? Do you work in the field? Don’t get me wrong, I really appreciate your input; I’m just curious how you know.

 

Nobody here would know exactly how your second interview will go. I am only suggesting to prepare for the worst scenario and hope it goes a lot easier than this. If you prepare for tough interview, you will have answers for any scenario.

 

As to my knowledge, no I don't work in the field, but immigration is my passion.

 

I've read thousands of pages on Visa Journey and other immigration related websites on various subjects, including visas, adjustment of status, removal of conditions, naturalization over the last 7-8 years. I contributed with close to 13000 posts on Visa Journey since 2022 when I joined it. I watched every single episode of Immigration Answers Show on YouTube, which is about 1000 hours of content, questions and answers by attorney. I also watched other attorneys, perhaps 200-300hrs additionally. I read USCIS manual, watch updates on immigration, review forms regularly. And lastly, I went from various visas to becoming a citizen myself. I have few friends who went through this process to. This is where I'm coming from. By no means my messages here are the ultimate truth or legal advice. 

 

 

 

 
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