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My mom's I-130 petition was approved 3 weeks ago so I figured I call USCIS. I called them asking about talking to NVC to get my case number but was told NVC will reach me by mail and inform me of what step to take. Any suggestions?

I have read some postings on the procedures after an I-130 is approved but still confused about it. I know I would fill out an I-864 and submit my tax returns, bank statements and proof of employment. Can someone please break it down for me? Thank you.

Congratulations. When did you file the I-130?

Hello,

I am US Citizen.

I applied for my Mom

It got approved Feb 6, 2014.

What's next?

Thank you very much for the information.

Have you decided what your next step is?

I will wait and contact either the senator or congressman on Monday.

This situation really sucks. I would sue the USCIS if I was you which would for sure make force them to make a decision. I remember you talked about taking the court documents for your dropped charges to the interview. I had 2 arrests and was recommended for approval on the spot. Waste no more time and sue them. Spending $500 to sue them is not really a money wasted but an investment.

^{Good day! I am embarassed to say that last January 2013., I was caught shoplifting at Walmart amounting to $40 and was charged. There was no jail time and no fingerprints taken, It was my first offense ever. The court made me do 10 hours community service and after completion they dropped my case as NOLLE PROSSE. And so being married to a US citizen, I am supposed to apply for citizenship this August 2014. I am very nervous since even though the charge was dropped, it has only been a year since the incident happen. I heard that you have to wait for 3 or 5 years before applying for citizenship to establish good moral character if you were charged... However, since my case is my first offense and case was dropped then am qualified in the Petty Theft Exception clause. I was even able to fly in and out of the country last year proving I am admissible , thaks to the Petty Exception Clause..My question is IF YOU ARE COVERED UNDER THE PETTY THEFT EXCEPTION CLAUSE, CAN I APPLY FOR CITIZENSHIP WITHOUT WAITING FOR ANOTHER 3 YEARS OR 5 YEARS CONSIDERING THAT I FALL UNDER THE PETTY THEFT EXCEPTION?... thank you all for your time}

It's so unfortunate but only you know what you were thinking to get yourself involved in an act like that. The NOLLE PROSSE means charges were dropped and has no impact on your citizenship. I am hoping all the court documents says are NOLLE PROSSE and without the community service on them. Get certified copies to send in with your paperwork and take to the interview. All they care for is the outcome of the charges and in your case, the charges were dropped. Apply without fear, you will for sure be fine.

Good Luck.

I was naturalized in August and filed an I-130 for my mom in September. The priority date is September 6 and up till now, no approval or update. What is the time frame for approving an I-130 for parent? Anything I should do to expedite the process?

Thanks in advance for commenting.

hello there.

1-130 APPROVED and forward to NVC, what is the next step? do i have to contact in NVC or wait notice from them?

thank you

Congrats, when did you file the I-130?

Thank you for the replies, guys.

It helps to hear that things will be alright, especially with an organization that has such a non-transparent working process as this.

I have contacted my congressman and will wait and see what happens.

Thank you!

I can tell me and you both have something in common which is impatient. I would be doing the same thing as you are if I was in your shoes but the truth is that your application is still fresh and too early to involve your congressman. Once a supervisor looks at your documents, all would be completed.

I am 99% confident you would get your oath schedule message/text before the next 2 weeks.

Hi all,

My citizenship interview was on 7/9/2013. I only brought my current passport and not my old passport, so the officer gave me 'decision cannot be made.'

She checked the box 'Your passport(s) and any travel documents issued by the U.S.C.I.S.,' telling me to copy every page of my old passport, including any blank pages.

Which I did mail via Fedex - their tracking system shows that it was received on 7/16. (At least Fedex does a good job updating their system...)

As of 9/6/13, my case status on USCIS is still 'Testing and Interview.'

Yeah, I understand that a lot of people have seen slow case status updates.

But is it normal that it takes almost 2 months to just review your passport information?

Btw, I don't have any criminal records. Not even a speeding ticket.

Have been a green card holder for 5+ years, graduated from a 4-year high school and then university within the US, and work full time.

(Meaning that they already did some sort of background/good moral character check and it was fine then, at least...)

There is nothing I could think of that might prolong the process more than it already is.

Also, family members who applied around the same time as me, or even months after me, have already received oath letters and went to oath ceremonies. So I don't think anything related to family legal status or anything like that could prolong the process.

So my question is:

1. How to contact them?

I've heard a lot about making an infopass appointment, but that site tells me "At this time, there are no information appointments available for the office in your area. Please try back again later."

Does calling the National Customer Service Center (1.800.375.5283) help at all?

2. What if my citizenship ends up getting denied?

Can I keep my green card?

I don't see why it would get denied, but if it does, can they go so far as to take AWAY my green card?

(Again, no criminal records. Not even a single tardy for 16 years of school, for heaven's sake...)

Thank you for all your help!

You don't contact them yet and would wait at least 30 days. before contacting them. There is no way you would be denied, just chill and wait for your oath schedule by next week or RFE. You can't be denied unless you get a new criminal record. Again, just wait for your oath scheduling by next week.

I think I might add it on the N400, I was charged and it was defective equipment".

If I do list it I am submitting a copy of proof of payment etc.

I just want them to know I am of good moral character.

On the N400 Part 10 I checked yes on number 15 and 17 although I was not charged I guess it was still a crime.

I am so worried of getting denied when they see I checked number 15 and 17.

What do you think????

You need to chill but though I understand the worry. Just include the disposition from the court and you will be approve 100%. You would come out saying you have been worrying yourself about nothing. Only a conviction can stop you or a plea deal but it would have to be a serious and real crime. Go drink a beer.

My bio was done in New Orleans but interview was in Jacksonville something to do with having the interview in the state which you live in.

Maybe I will call again because I have some international travel coming up soon and knowing my luck it's going the dates will clash and/or won't have enough time to get US passport.

I wouldn't travel if I was you until after the oath and having your US passport. I travelled after my interview only to have the oath letter in the mail box after a few day. I was rushing calling airlines and had to pay $2000 to change my return date since I didn't want to reschedule. It should come soon, continue to hang in there. I'm sure you are running out of patience.

Congratulations, don't waste your time calling, I've been waiting 2 months for my oath ceremony date and still nothing, a service request was entered on 1 August and still nothing, I've offered to drive to 5 hours to any of the 5 big cities around me (New Orleans, Atlanta, Birmingham, Jacksonville, Tallahassee) but no cigar.

Welshdan, I'm very surprised you aren't done yet with naturalization. You were one of the first to have their interview from April thread. Somebody from the USCIS should be talking to you and let you know something more solid instead of predictions. You could have taken your oath in New Orleans where you had your interview, we had one last week.

Updating my oath ceremony and timeline. Finally a USA citizen.

Thanks to this great website and it's members and wish all of you the best in life.

I was scheduled for oath today. Just received the text and email. Its been a lil over a week since my interview. So excited.

hey update VJers.

apparently the wife did end up calling an Immigration attorney. He told her that she MUST disclose the arrest on her N400 (obvious) and come with full disclosures to her appointment.

Also, he adivsed her to bring letters from her job (she has no employment) and friends/family endorsing her N400 approval (thats the first time i have heard that)

He said since the arrest was over 10 years ago, if she can show in the last 5 years she has been a person of good moral character she should be fine. Specifically told her to ensure she gets letters frmo the various charities she assists and so on. i advised her husband to go see a few more lawyers...just in case.

thanks

Jamie

Normally, 5years is the time frame which one has to show a good moral character. Have in mind, arrests and convictions are 2 different things. The only arrest that can bar one from any immigration benefits are arrest which involves convictions and/or probation. Arrests by itself does not stop you from any benefit.

Congratulations!!!!

Thank you. Have you received any letter about your oath?

I mailed out my N400 in April 2013 and was very active on visajourney. I was arrested last october for domestic battery which charges were not filed. 2 weeks for my biometrics, my apartment called the police on me that me and wife were trespassing. All because we were late on rent and I was arrested and charges with trespassing. OMG. I felt like an underdog and had to move out of the city to a more diversed city. Received advice to reschedule my biometrics to avoid the USCIS knowing of the new arrest until I know the outcome. Strongly believing that I was innocent, I proceeded with the biometrics while the charges were pending. The apartment manager couldn't prove they banned us or asked us to move so charges were dropped.

I had abandoned visajourney to know my faith and didn't come back until the charges were dropped.

I had my interview yesterday and the IO only asked what the arrests were and the outcome, I told her domestic battery and trespassing and outcome are no charges filed and charges dropped and gave her the certified dispositions and she moved on.

Asked 6 questions which I passed. I might have the wording wrong

If the president and vice president can't perform no more, who takes over? The speaker of the house

What does the president cabinet do? Advices the president

Capital of the United States? Washington

What stops the government from becoming too powerful? Checks and balances

One branch of the government? Congress

Independence date? July 4, 1776

She marked the congratuations, you are recommended for approval box.

I couldn't believe it, I was expecting a decision cannot be made but it was an approval.

I am hoping everyone gets approved, we really have come a long way. Thank you all for your support and advice.

God bless.

I had my interview yesterday and was recommended for approval. Thanks everybody for your support.

I received my NOA dated April 11, 2013. Could someone please update it for me.

Thank you.

My check was cashed today. Could someone please update me?

I am in Pensacola, Florida and yes NOLA is the closest USCIS center at about 3 hours drive away.

Alternatives are Jacksonville 6 hour drive, Orlando 8 hours, Atlanta 5 hours.

As of 2/28/13 they are processing August 29th N-400 applications, so about 6 months behind.

As of 2/28 Orlando are working July 2012 and Atlanta are working August 1st, so we are doing ok I think.

That's gonna be a long drive. I was in Pensacola 2months ago for work. We aren't doing bad, the good thing is that the journey have started so we gotta be patient.

Goodluck to you.

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Thanks Welshdan and yes we may. What part of LA do you live? I've done alot of reading and have noticed that New Orleans is one of the slowest.

Meanwhile, goodluck to you.

Hello friends, I have just mailed my application and don't know how to update it. Local office is New Orleans, LA and filed at Dallas, TX.

Good luck to all of us.

You were falsely accused and it even got that far to getting into a court of law? Find this hard to believe, there were times when my wife and I walked out through those sensors and the alarm went off. Check out girl just forgot to demagnetized that whatever, showed the receipt, got apologies, and that was the end of it.

Seen teenagers arrested and handcuffed in stores for swiping a candy bar when we had a president that broken over 500 constitutional laws and got away with it. Where is the justice in this?

Maybe you can explain how you were fined when you never committed a crime in the first place.

Explanation? You aren't God nor his father and let's not be judgemental. It's either one has an advice or not even bother to comment. You have made mistakes in life that shaped the way you live now and same with everybody. We are here to help ourselves and not condemn each other despite the mistakes done.

I was arrested and cited for retail theft as ordinance violation for greenfield municipal court with no appearence required just payfine.

It happened in wi, I am LPR from last 7 months by marriage to US citizen

I send citation back by post to municipal court with not guilty in writing and they gave pretrial date and Village atty gave me offer bcz of my clean record that attend theft class or community service and case will be dismissed.

I am not understanding one thing as I read it is not crime it is civil forfeiture. Am i right. Concern is this clas or community service is between prosecutor (correct) and not with judge because what i read to be conviction their should be finding or admission of guilt by judge or jury and their is no jury option in municipal court in wi.

This deal village atty is giving me I dont know about disposition village atty is saying their will be no disposition Village atty says he will dismiss the case and I will not even see the judge

Atty how it works and theft class or community service for sure will not be a conviction at all.

I read some where on avvo payment of court cost, fee, diversion program are conviction I am confused totally

Please can you tell me how municipal court work with this plea deal and what will be my best choices

From my knowledge, pretrial diversion program ends the case before it makes it to the judge. You should hire an attorney and let him know you aren't a citizen and the consequences of a conviction. He can negotiate with the DA to waive the admission of guilt if it's a requirement for entry into the pretrial diverison and you can always say you were misunderstood that's why you were arrested. With that, there would be no problem. Hope this helps you.