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It happened to me. But in my case it is my husband who is serving. We request for expedite the moment be got his orders (after my biometrics- 1 year after we filed)
 
Took my oath July 15 ☺️

Question 1 - photo will be taken during the interview 
 
question 2 - complete it before you take your oath  (complete it ahead of time)
 
question 3 - they will hand you the certificate after the oath

Hello everyone.
 
My son just got his citizenship (applied based on Military service) and I wanted to share his experience.
 
His timeline:
1. June 2014 - entered the US as a K-2 (was 19 years old )
2. Sept. 2015 - got his conditional GC
3. Sept. 2018 - got his 10-years GC
4. April 2020 - went to bootcamp (NAVY)
5. June 2020 - eligible to apply for N-400.
 
Now, knowing, he would be "balancing" between so many different locations (bootcamp in Chicago, then A-school in Pensacola , then C-school in California) he decided to wait with his N-400 submission and applied once he was at his permanent base/station. 
 
It took NAVY almost 30 days to provide him with the certified N-426. But long story short - he submitted his on-line N-400 in March, 2021.
 
There was a question in the application if he had an upcoming deployment. But since his deployment WAS NOT within the next 3 months, the answer was "No".
 
Once he reached that "3 months until deployment" window (the end of May or so), he contacted the USCIS Military help line by email, WITH the statement of upcoming deployment attached.
He also sent a message via account, but there was no answer ever since... No surprise though
 
In a week or so he received an email from the USCIS Military help line that they sent a request to expedite his N-400 due to his deployment.
A week after  the status of his N-400 changed to "Interview scheduled". 
He had his Interview last Friday, July 16. And they did the Ceremony right after that.
 
It took him about 3 months to get his Citizenship.
 
It was Seattle USCIS Office.
 
Military help line:
https://www.uscis.gov/military/military-help-line   
 
P.S. From son's observation it seems like a lot of non-US cit. Service members are not aware of the process and/OR what can be done to expedite. And sadly - not always a qualified help possible at your Unit as well.
So I've thought I'd share his experience so it may be helpful to someone
 
Good luck to everyone who is still in this incredible journey!
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

It's funny because I have another 4 years on my green card but now that I submitted my application I want instant results 😂. Forget the fact that there is truly no rush because it's not like it'd be complete in time for elections.

so there is still hope 🤞🏻
it would be nice not to worry about eviction or food to eat 😔

so there is still hope 🤞🏻
it would be nice not to worry about eviction or food to eat 😔

Historically these types of aid bills have given funds as tax rebates, so LPR's would qualify. They could conceivably also tie it to social security data if they want to send out checks, which would also probably make LPR's eligible. That said, I don't think the exact details of the plan have been released yet, so it's hard to say for sure.

Yes you can. It is possible. I did mine mon and tue for medical, cfo on a wednesday and interview on a thursday.
just be prepared. Monday will be so busy in SLEC, have her stay in casa bocobo. I love that hotel.

Yes you can. It is possible. I did mine mon and tue for medical, cfo on a wednesday and interview on a thursday.
just be prepared. Monday will be so busy in SLEC, have her stay in casa bocobo. I love that hotel.

I arrived 9:30. There were a lot of people already. But just be ready to be there for a long time
And might finish it in 2 days

I overheard the questions of a minor during interview. The girl was asked her name, birthday and who petitioned for her and their relationship. And i think that was it...

I am now confused. I guess its better to call NvC later.
If anyone have any idea what is going on ar any advice. Thank you
Last week of feb we requested for expedite.
Sent email for follow up: 2nd week march
Called NVC 1 day after the email is sent to nvc expedite, asknvc...
Call 1- was advised it was approved for expedite and queued for supervisor review
Call 2- was advised that it was conditionally expedited and will have to mail everything to NVC and pay all
Fees
--- accepted the decision, moving on with the journey
Today march 24 - about 1hr ago received email from asknvc that the case was expedited and will be forwarded to the embassy/ consulate IMMEDIATELY.
What is the deal with NVC?

Cute. They are insisting you are married. Lol
OP, k1 is faster than CR visa. The faster the visa the costly it is in the long run
But again, k1 fiance visa is faster

Cute. They are insisting you are married. Lol
OP, k1 is faster than CR visa. The faster the visa the costly it is in the long run
But again, k1 fiance visa is faster

I guess it is just innate in us to be LUCKY and proactive at the same time.And yes you have to be proactive. If you think you qualify for an expedite request for it. You cant just sit and wait for things to happen for you. Complain and whine why some people are being expedited.
Its how you present your case. Countries with high fraudulent case most likely will have slim chance of expedite.
I do not wish you would experience it. But just in case you will, you would know how it feels. thinking you might not see your spouse again.
For those who really deserve the expedites, im so happy for us.
And for those who were just in the right path when luck was showered, congrats.

?? AGREE! ??

up until now... they cant get their stories straight.
sucks that these 44 men died because of unorganized operation.

the senator who questioned the officers were right. how these officials be so stupid that they have their operation about 4:30am when these MILF/BIFF would wake up around that time to prepare for their morning prayer (and yes... these people still prays 5 times a day as per Islamic practices)
and now these rebels are threatening that if the BBL Bansangmoro Basic LAw ( agreement between the BIFF and the government) will not pass through.. then it might end up again in war....

I dont think it is auto-expedited. Some people are just PRO-ACTIVE. They would request for expedite because they think they qualify for one. Some people got approved, some dont.
US has a base almost everywhere (JAPAN, MIDDLE EAST countries) it has nothing to do with bases.
US and PI might have ties from long ago. It was once a colony of US but was just given its freedom.
So its a case to case basis. Dont take it on filipinos. We did not want the back to back to back typhoons and natural calamities. For sure, a lot of us (affected filipinos of typhoons) would trade the typhoon and the expedites and would just want to wait and be safe.

I dont think it is auto-expedited. Some people are just PRO-ACTIVE. They would request for expedite because they think they qualify for one. Some people got approved, some dont.
US has a base almost everywhere (JAPAN, MIDDLE EAST countries) it has nothing to do with bases.
US and PI might have ties from long ago. It was once a colony of US but was just given its freedom.
So its a case to case basis. Dont take it on filipinos. We did not want the back to back to back typhoons and natural calamities. For sure, a lot of us (affected filipinos of typhoons) would trade the typhoon and the expedites and would just want to wait and be safe.

?? AGREE! ??

As per philippine consulates or embassy in the us you need to apply for passport personally.
You need a valid passport to travel anywhere. You cant enter a country using an expired passport. Even if you have a greencard. That would not be of any help if your passport is expired.
So better renew it now

if you can enter PI.. you will be lucky... then just renew your passport here.. expedite will just be 15 days if regional offices.. or better yet...you can just have an extension stamp on your passport.
i have read somewhere that they can stamp 1 year extension on you passport...

enjoy SINULOG.. PIT SENOR

Hello! Other than those steps, my fiancé also wrote to his congressman but that was only a week ago and we didn't hear anything off them so I doubt theyve intervened yet. Call uscis/NVC every other day alternating.

It was weird seeing a new format with nbi...
Last name Validity
First name Husband's last name
Middle name
Before the format was simple if the applicant is married (female)
(Last name) de (husband's last name), (first name) y (middle name)

Fall in love is easy but stay in love with the same person over years need a lot work and commitment to make it happens. We dated 5 years before my fiance filed I-129F for me. LDR is not for faint-hearted.