SunnySanDiego

On 2/20/2017 at 6:41 PM, NAT2016 said:

It all depends on how you will present yourself to the Chinese immigration at the airport.  If you think and are very sure that you will travel as a U.S. citizen then submit U.S. passport for visa application.  If you list both U.S. and Canada then the consular officer at Chinese embassy will ask you the same question: which one do you want to travel under? 

The embassies in the U.S. will not process a request on my Canadian visa. I don't care about that and that wasn't my concern. I was just concerned because I was told by multiple companies that facilitate tourist visas to not put my Canadian dual citizenship on the application even though it asks for nationality(ies). I felt like I was withholding information. Anyhow, I am going to just take it myself and I have put both of my nationalities on there so I just hope it goes well.  Thank you for your help.

On 2/20/2017 at 4:57 PM, Ryan H said:

If I were you, I would not listen to that company.

I am just going to take my application to the embassy myself. I don't trust the answers I got from the companies that facilitate these types of visas. I put both on the application so we will see what they say.

It did not seem right to me either. I feel like I am misrepresenting or something. I was hoping for another dual citizen to let me know how they filed it out and what happened.

Thanks for helping Rasaco.

Yeah that is what I was thinking. However, a company that processes these types of visas told me not to put both, just the one I am traveling on.

Hey all,

I am planning to visit China and I am filling out the tourist visa application. When it asks about nationalities do I just put American or do I also put my Canadian? I looked at the forums and could't find anything.

Thanks everyone!

Thank you all I was a bit worried.

Hi everyone,

My N-400 interview is on Dec 9/15. My family has booked a trip to Disneyworld in early January. My question is if I am approved and have my oath ceremony or not before I go can I still use my Canadian passport to travel from San Diego to Orlando?

Any help would be appreciated.

Interview letter date November 4, Interview date December 9.

I received my e-notification that I was scheduled for the interview on Nov 3 but still haven't received my letter. Do they come from the local field office because I should have had it by now I would think. Does anyone know?

Case is in line for an interview, September 28, 2015.

Welcome to the forum Sunny!

Thanks!

Thanks! I got my NOA on September 9th 2015.

Hi all, new to this post! I sent it August 31/2015, NOA September 2/2015, bio appointment September 21/2015.

You can include some bona-fide evidences, same as you did when ROC. Some bank statements, insurance policies, car titles, leases... I sent some with my N400 and I wasn't asked for anything except my ID and passport at my interview.

Do you have traffic tickets? If yes, please include proof they were dismissed or resolved.

One money order of $680 is perfect, good luck.

Okay, I will look at adding more of that sort of thing. I have no traffic tickets. Thank you very much for the reply.

Hi everyone,

I have just finished gathering documents and am about to send in my N-400 and just wanted to make sure we didn't miss anything.

N-400

Husbands birth certificate

Marriage certificate

Certificate of divorce from a previous marriage

Copy of GC, front and back

Tax transcripts from 2014, 2013, 2012, and 2011

Anything else that we should add? Also regarding payment, should the $85 bio metrics fee be separate from the $580 application fee or can we put them together in one $680 money order?

Thanks!

You became a permanent resident in June of 2012.

You are allowed to file 90 days before the third anniversary of becoming a resident provided that you were married for 3 years at the time of filing.

Start with the exact date you became a resident, add 3 years, and subtract 90 days. That's when you can file your application.

For example if you became a resident on June 18th, 2012, then you can file on March 20th, 2015.

You must have been married for 3 years at the time you file, but since you got married in November of 2011, that won't be a problem.

Use the USCIS calculator to find the exact date you can send in your application:

http://www.uscis.gov/early-filing-calculator

Thank you so much Jimmy! I totally get it now, and I appreciate the timely reply .

Hi everyone,

So I am a bit confused about when I can file the N-400. I Came to the U.S. on Sept. 28/2011, we were married Nov 18/2011. I got my GC in June of 2012, two year GC was renewed this June (2014), and the new ten year GC expires in June of 2024. As I understand it, you can file for the N-400 after three years time, is that right? If that is so when does the three year count down begin from. When can I apply for it? I have tried looking at the guide and I am just confused. I have lived continuously in the U.S. with my husband since I came on the K-1.

Any and all help is appreciated.

They will take your pic at your biometric appt. that pic will be on your 10-year green card. So make sure you look nice for it

Good to know!

I am just about ready to file our ROC. I noticed something on what to include. The instructions for I-751 state that those residing overseas on orders must submit passport style photos and fingerprints. We are not overseas. I am not in the military. Are we required to submit these? Or is the biometrics appointment where we will get photographed and finger printed. Could somebody clarify please? My email is mcfallows@yahoo.com

I don't think you need that stuff. I believe that the bio metrics appointment is for that if you are here in the US. I am may however be wrong.

Your list looks really good. I think you'll be just fine. And yes, pay the whole fee all at once. Good luck and have a safe trip!

Thank you so much for looking it over! I definitely will now that I know. Thanks we sure will!

You have to send fee total $590 along with the package.

best of luck!

Oh I see, lucky I asked!

Oh I was also going to ask about the fees. Do we send both the $505 and $85 now? Or does the $85 get collected at the actual bio metrics appointment?

Hey all,

We are gearing up to send our I-751 packet and wanted to know if our checklist looks alright. Is there anything missing?

• Copy of green card (front and back).

• Copy of joint health coverage through United Healthcare.

• Copy of purchase agreement in both our names for our 2013 VW Passat, along with the DMV registration and AAA insurance for vehicle.

• Copy of purchase agreement in both names for our 2014 VW Jetta, joint car loan in both names, DMV registration and AAA insurance for vehicle.

• Copy of joint dental coverage through Delta Dental.

• Copy of a joint account for an American Express credit card.

• Copy of a joint Wells Fargo Visa account, checking account and saving account.

• Copy of a joint SallieMae saving account.

• Copy of a joint at&t bill with a summary of how our text messages to one another throughout the day.

• Copies of our boarding passes for a trip we took to visit Farrah's family together (we stayed with her family so there is no hotel receipt).

• Copies of our lease and extension for our condo.

• Copy of flight receipt for us both to visit with Farrah’s family in Canada (This is a trip we are taking next week and we are sending the packet just before we leave so we don't have boarding passes)

• Affidavits from Mathew’s parents regarding the authenticity of our marriage.

• Copy of Fidelity 401 k retirement account and stock plan listing Farrah as full beneficiary.

• Copy of 2011 income tax jointly filed.

• Copy of 2012 income tax jointly filed.

• Copy of 2013 income tax jointly filed.