Jonesie

Thank you Feli and Kaydeecee for replying. She specified that he has not had interview yet but NOA2 was received.

I will let her know the information you both provided.

Hello! I'm posting and asking on behalf of a relative - please help, any advice appreciated!

My Jamaica fiance works in Canada on visa and has been doing so for the past few years. We decided to finally file a K1 visa and it has been approved. The problem is that my fiancé is contracted to work and we need to know if there is an option for him to complete all necessary visa appointments in Canada or does he need to return to Jamaica?

Oath ceremony completed 2/26/13 from filing to citizenship completed in under 120 days!

1/16/13 - test successfully passed in San Francisco, waiting on letter for oath ceremony

Testing/interview date scheduled for Wed. Jan. 16, 2013

On Tue. 12/11/12 I received an email that our case has been scheduled for interview. Waiting for the interview letter to arrive in the mail!

11/21/12 - in line for interview scheduling

Biometrics scheduled 11/19/12

11/5/12 - NOA1 received, notice date 10/31/2012, received and priority date 10/29/2012

Text and email notification received Thu. 11/1/12

Check cashed Fri. 11/2/12

Application mailed on 10/26/12 to Phoenix Lockbox. The closest field office to us in in San Francisco, CA.

Hey JG

There has been a delay with our filing (started a new job, relocated) so our filing has been put on hold until we get situated. Check your PM.

Wife went completely brain dead and was shaking like a leave at our AOS, but after dealing with the USCIS for four years, she hardened. How much ####### can a person take until they really don't give a damn anymore? But she handled herself very professionally and no big deal if she didn't pass, had a recent foreign passport and a 17 day old ten year green card. They don't take your green card away if you fail the test, but given a second chance, worse case was an extra trip, so why worry?

We kicked the civics test around, kind of an interesting conversation with family, really non-political and interesting to learn how our country has deviated from our original US Constitution and does give a certain amount of pride when living here. But our real serious study occurred in the 4 1/2 hour drive to our field office, kind of like cramming for a college exam, heck you forget most of the stuff the day after. Wife is one of those people that can recall every detail of her interview, most of our discussion afterwards was her proving she was living with me. She said the English and civics test that you would consider the key points of your interview lasted less than two minutes, she was in for 43 minutes. Most of her time was spend going through the N-400 and digging out original evidence. Can only wonder why it was that way since we went through the same thing for her conditional and ten year card.

Like most that posted here, she got the first six questions correct and that ended that phase, and also remembered to get a commitment when she could expect her oath letter. And did ask why other field offices were giving the oath the same day. Just got a quick reply, we don't do that here.

Her first words to me after her oath ceremony that she never said before, she finally feels that she is now a part of this country, always felt like an outsider before. Then the conversation switched to all the things we had to do after her oath ceremony. After that, it was finally over.

No reason to be nervous, but do be prepared.

Thanks NickD. I'm going to start on gathering originals of car insurance statements, lease agreement, photos, etc. so that when we are ready to file we just have to pay the $$$.

I am so relieved I want to cry - I just did a search online and we did register for Selective Service in 2006 (the year he arrived). Thank goodness. Thanks to VJ also, I did not know that this proof of registration was required to file.

Jonesie; I was going to tell you to check online; I know that you can get a packet to study from and don't they have a CD...that's what my friends did. He has to take it seriously though....

Lawny I am just ready for all of this to be over and done with.

I am so relieved I want to cry - I just did a search online and we did register for Selective Service in 2006 (the year he arrived). Thank goodness. Thanks to VJ also, I did not know that this proof of registration was required to file.

USCIS actually registers you a few days before your A.O.S. Interview. or if they approve you without interview. They still register you. How magical.

Arctic I do not remember registering. I asked hubby last night and he said he didn't do it - so I guess USCIS did it for us. Our interview for conditional GC was in August 2006 so the timing of our "registration" was September 2006 so that makes sense. I'm glad they did though.

THe packet they give you is really helpful. It includes a CD with a practice test and there is a link where you can print out your own flash cards.

Okay, thanks for the tip. We can use that as another method to see which works best (cd w/ practice test vs flash cards)

You could maybe try making up flash cards with the questions and the answers on the back?

Or have him practice writing the questions down and reading them out loud. Maybe put the questions and answers into some kind of song type of thing? Or maybe record the questions and answers then he could play it back and listen to them over an over? Im not sure how your husband learns, everyone learns things diferent but thos are some ideas maybe?

The flash cards sound like a great idea. He hates reading, so having him read the book would drive him insane. Thanks Inky

He hates studing, he hates reading...no offense but it seems that he just needs to suck it up and do it. I mean this exam is waaaay easier than most of high school tests, let alone college ones. Kids also hate studing, but you kick their #### and take away their toys and they suck it up and study. Shouldn't be that hard to motivate an adult...

We all don't learn the same way. Reading is not something that he enjoys. Hands on learning works for him, as he does not consider that studying, it is more interactive.

I just want to find a way to make it easier for him to retain the information because we don't have filing fees to kiss goodbye if he did not pass. It's not about motivation, it's about studying smarter. I have my own areas of weakness (math is the biggest) so I can relate to where he is coming from. As a supportive wife I'm doing what I can to help.

I am so relieved I want to cry - I just did a search online and we did register for Selective Service in 2006 (the year he arrived). Thank goodness. Thanks to VJ also, I did not know that this proof of registration was required to file.

OMG - we completely forgot to register for Selective Service. I know this is our error, but with everything going on in our personal lives, this was a slip up. How will this affect us when we do file? Hubby is now 27.

You could maybe try making up flash cards with the questions and the answers on the back?

Or have him practice writing the questions down and reading them out loud. Maybe put the questions and answers into some kind of song type of thing? Or maybe record the questions and answers then he could play it back and listen to them over an over? Im not sure how your husband learns, everyone learns things diferent but thos are some ideas maybe?

The flash cards sound like a great idea. He hates reading, so having him read the book would drive him insane. Thanks Inky

Congrats

I don't feel that hubby understands how this process differs from our interviews for the 2 year and 10 year greencard. He hates studying and does not do well under pressure. Are there any tips you all can recommend so that he is prepared? When I reviewed the information that he needs to know, I did a

We need to find a way for him to retain the info so that he passes

Thanks everyone!

T, I am so sorry. I know that you and Brooklynn will be okay. My prayers are with you and your daughter.

I'm finally done with work see you all later. Have a great weekend!

Congrats Ells and Heavensent - two different causes but reason to celebrate

Welcome back Sus