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They've cashed the check but my husband's application isn't showing up.  How long after they cashed the check did you receive notification of the passport in the system?

My husband passed and is now a US Citizen but I wanted to tell those who are still waiting that visa journey timeline was right on the money.  

However, in August, we called USCIS and the representative gave us a bogus timeline.  In August, he told use we had 10 more months to go and the Baltimore office had no appointments available.  Two months after the call we got notice of my husband’s interview.

I learned later that Baltimore has a timely processing time and quick turnaround for oath ceremonies.  We had the oath ceremony 3 days after my husband’s interview.

Visa journey timeline is the best one to go by.  Good luck everyone.

Congratulations!!!  My husband passed this past Monday and had the oath ceremony 3 days later (yesterday).   He is an US Citizen. Baltimore, MD has regular scheduled ceremonies.  So happy to be through this process.

My husband recently passed his naturalization test.  We arrived at 7:30AM.  They called his name at 8:00am.  He was finished by 8:15am.  He was given his oath ceremony date as well, which happens in a couple of days.  He said that he was asked the following 6 questions:

1. What is the "rule of law"?

2. How old do citizens have to be to vote for President?

3. What major event happened on September 11, 2001 in the United States?

4. What ocean is on the West Coast of the United States?

5. Why does the flag have 13 stripes?

6. What is the name of the national anthem?

He had his interview at the Baltimore, MD office.

Thank you all for your input.  However, I am happy to report we passed!  Oath ceremony in a couple of days.  Thank you all for taking the time to comment.  Some of them were really funny as usual.  Visa Journey never disappoints.

On 10/18/2018 at 8:24 PM, SusieQQQ said:

You seem to assume there is some hidden agenda at play here? Why do you think they want to prevent people from passing?

It’s not an assumption.  It was based on a lawyer’s statement about what happened with his client.  I was just asking had anyone experienced the same in another office.  No assumption.

On 10/17/2018 at 6:13 PM, adil-rafa said:

this is not outside the norm

anyone should be able to show mail with his/her address after living here over 3 years

It’s not part of the required documents that’s my point. It is out of the norm when other evidence was provided.  It was an excuse to prolong the process for that couple.  I

On 10/18/2018 at 7:11 PM, love_my_wife said:

That's the most simplest form of evidence they can ask! What's complicated in getting a mail with your address on it? 

It’s simple but if it wasn’t a requirement before the interview that means more time and another day of dealing with this process when you’ve done everything that was expected.  Simple is relatively if that’s not being asked by everyone.

36 minutes ago, lavenderyu said:

No they just give you a piece of paper called certificate of naturalization. You will use this to apply for a US passport through. There is instruction on how to apply for US passport in the welcoming package. 

 

I didnot bring passport pictures for the interview. 

Ok great!  Thank you for the quick response.

Once you sign the papers and take the oath does they eventually send you a new US Passport?  If so, when you go for the interview do I need to take in passport pictures just is case or should I have done that with the initial N-400 application?

1 hour ago, semsem said:

If you're applying based on 3-years rule, you might expect many questions about the relationship with your spouse since the time you both established it.

But with 5-years rule application, it will be general questions.

Good luck to you.

Ok great!  Thanks you

Ok, cool beans.

I saw on a youtube video from a lawyer, in St Louis, Mo, said his client was asked to submit mail with his address on it.  He said his clients provided all the other documentation taxes, marriage license, bank statements, etc. but the agent asked about mail.  The lawyer said this was the second time he heard of agents requesting items outside of the norm  and so his client's application is pending.  It was not approved on the day of the interview.

Preparing for my upcoming interview.  Wondering if anyone has experience with the Baltimore, MD field office?  Is it a straight forward process:  Sworn in to tell the truth, asked about N-400 application, asked 10 civic questions, writing, and reading test?  Are they trying to find ways to fail certain people?  I read on a review that they asked the person questions back to their K-1 application when he was their for his N-400.

Getting ready for interview.  I have my documents & studied the questions,  Do they usually ask questions about information you submitted on your K-1 application (I saw this on a review)?  Can I expect to be sworn in, review N-400 application, answer 10 civic questions, writing and reading test or have they started doing other things to prevent people from passing?

I have a question about funeral cost. On average what is the cost to bury someone (an adult) in Morocco?

Does anyone know the average cost of a funeral in Morocco?

Hi everyone,

Happy to see that Vermont list is almost completed. So my husband completed the I-751 earlier this year and a few weeks ago we submitted an application for my mother-in-law to visit us in the US. She was approved within minutes of the interview. She was asked 2 questions and that was it. We sent evidence but they didn't look at any of it. She's been a housewife most of her adult life. So I know people say most of the time that the person who apply for a visa must do it on their own merit but I don't think that's true everywhere. So if you're in doubt of trying to bring a parent over for a visit, just do. Follow the steps and do it. It may be the easiest thing you do . They asked who was paying for the trip and she replied, "My son." That was the second question and that was it.

Thank you,

I am sure N400 will be way less stressful and demanding than the I-751. I want to say I slept through the whole night and only woke up when my husband complained he was cold and he needed a blanket(yes, he is a spoiled hubby:))

I have to say after we were approved, I felt all the air was let out like a balloon. I didn't know what to do with all the time I had used to worry about the application...LOL. Yes, I have a spoiled husband as well. I know the feeling .

This has been a really good group. Thanks to everyone and all the support I received. You made the wait easier.

Congrats to everyone that's been approved recently but especially to PLAMJORDAN1!!! So happy for you. I've been waiting to see an email from you stating, "Approved." Finally, right? Take care much success on the next round - Citizenship:)

Thanks, GGG! I am so happy!

I am planning to file for citizenship as soon as I can, but since my husband and I are going on a long-term trip (under 6 months, but still long), I won't be able to apply 90 days before my 3rd year anniversary of my permanent residency. Therefore, I will apply after we come back from our trip, which will probably be several months after you apply.

I will be checking the N-400 forum well before we apply and will probably see you there!

I didn't realize that we can file 90 days before the 3 year anniversary. We'll need to look into this because getting this completed by the end of next year would be awesome!!

Congrats Yulichka! Plamjordon11 it's coming soon

Yulichka, are you filing for citizenship within the 3 year period? We were thinking of doing it at that time as well.

We received the card today!!!! Thank you all for your support. For those October and November filers on this blog, who are still waiting, I hope you all receive a response soon. I truly do. Next...citizenship!

"On June 17, 2015, we ordered your new card"..wohooo they are on a roll today, good luck everyone that are still waiting!

Cograts!!! I was just looking at the remaining names under VSC today as well and noticed you guys at the top of the list. So awesome. A sigh of relief:) Next....

Got approved today. Good luck to everyone and just be patient.

Congrats Techdude!

Plamjordan: It looks like your time is nearing

The next update will include a tracking number!

Nice! For 6 months they tell me nothing, now they are telling me everything...so funny:):).