N-400 January 2025 Filers

[FlCanuck 0]

Still nothing for me either. 

[NataliaM 17]

Maybe stupid question. But what did you guys do with all those copies of everything through these years after naturalization?

I am having a huge anxiety when I think I can just shred it lol

I am thinking of saving all the notices from USCIS, but toss things like copies of my applications? 

 

[Crazy Cat 45,233]

1 hour ago, NataliaM said:

Maybe stupid question. But what did you guys do with all those copies of everything through these years after naturalization?

I am having a huge anxiety when I think I can just shred it lol

I am thinking of saving all the notices from USCIS, but toss things like copies of my applications? 

 

Yes, I had the same issue once wife had passport and Naturalization Certificate.  I kept electronic copies of a few notifications regarding citizenship, but the rest I discarded since wife and I won't ever be concerned with USCIS again....ever.

Edited August 29 by Crazy Cat

[Lyubov 123]

41 minutes ago, NataliaM said:

Maybe stupid question. But what did you guys do with all those copies of everything through these years after naturalization?

I am having a huge anxiety when I think I can just shred it lol

I am thinking of saving all the notices from USCIS, but toss things like copies of my applications? 

 

I'm going to make a huge bonfire of all the paperwork and triumphantly dance around it

[OldUser 10,368]

3 hours ago, NataliaM said:

Maybe stupid question. But what did you guys do with all those copies of everything through these years after naturalization?

I am having a huge anxiety when I think I can just shred it lol

I am thinking of saving all the notices from USCIS, but toss things like copies of my applications? 

 

I wouldn't destroy everything. You may need to know what you put in applicatons, when you got decisions etc.

 

Here's my approach:

 

 

 

Edited August 29 by OldUser

[OldUser 10,368]

5 hours ago, Lyubov said:

I'm going to make a huge bonfire of all the paperwork and triumphantly dance around it

Definitely a personal choice, I wouldn't destroy everything though. That's depriving yourself from evidence if authorities ever question how you became a citizen or if you need to sponsor somebody else and need to know all the answers you put on forms.

Keeping at least digital copies isn't a bad idea. I only destroyed evidence that I had digital copies of and which I could obtain easily again if needed

[Lyubov 123]

2 hours ago, OldUser said:

Definitely a personal choice, I wouldn't destroy everything though. That's depriving yourself from evidence if authorities ever question how you became a citizen or if you need to sponsor somebody else and need to know all the answers you put on forms.

Keeping at least digital copies isn't a bad idea. I only destroyed evidence that I had digital copies of and which I could obtain easily again if needed

Right, it’s a good idea to keep the most important evidence. Printed copies of what I have saved electronically will still make a decent-sized bonfire though😉

[Frankjavir 122]

FYI Personal experience on Social Security record update after naturalization:

1. I became a US citizen in 1987 and nobody told me I needed to update my record before the SSA to inform them about my new status, so when I decided to retire from military and civil service in 2021, I had to prove my US citizenship before the SSA and it was very simple, I received a letter with an appointment  asking me to come in person with the US naturalizatiion certificate, they made a copy of it and made few entries in their system and that was it, I was not asked for a US passport.

2. My wife became a US Citizen last August 01, she updated her driver's license record, applied and received her US passport, updated her new status with banks and brokers, received her voter's registration and today, she had her appointment with the SSA requested 3 weeks ago. 

Now days, there are no walk-ins at the SSA, its by appointment only and one of the ways to obtain one is through their website using your online account, which ask you a bunch of questions so they can decide if the appoinment is necessary, well the only option in this case is to present documentation in person, and that quaifies you to finally obtain a freaking appoinment.

When we showed up today, the lady who tended to us said we applied incorrectly and gave us a lecture stating there was another option to update the immigration status, etc. (believe me, there is no separate option for that) and directed us to go to another window to use a terminal and complete a very long form which asked for a PASSPORT NUMBER, date issued and expiration date. That is the big difference between my process in 2021 and today with my wife's. 

After we completed that application we went back to her window, then she asked for her Naturalization Certificate and her driver's license, then she made a couple of entries and printed a letter stating that in 2 weeks my wife will receive a new SS card with the same number.

So, in SUMMARY, seems that in order to update your SS record, besides the Naturalization Certificate, a US Passport is needed also. (We tried to continue the form not providing a US Passport info and the system will not allow us to continue.).

 

Edited August 30 by Frankjavir

[OldUser 10,368]

23 minutes ago, Frankjavir said:

 

So, in SUMMARY, seems that in order to update your SS record, besides the Naturalization Certificate, a US Passport is needed also. (We tried to continue the form not providing a US Passport info and the system will not allow us to continue.).

 

SSA folks do not always follow the process. Only US passport OR naturalization certificate is required. I only showed US passport to update citizenship status.

Edited August 30 by OldUser

[MK1363 2]

I just chatted with an online agent, and they told me my case is still in NBC. Does anyone know how the process works—does the case first get transferred to the FO and then the interview scheduled, or is it transferred after the interview is scheduled?

[OldUser 10,368]

1 hour ago, MK1363 said:

I just chatted with an online agent, and they told me my case is still in NBC. Does anyone know how the process works—does the case first get transferred to the FO and then the interview scheduled, or is it transferred after the interview is scheduled?

My understanding is, FO says "bring it in, we have availability" and then NBC transfers the case.