Yuliya Lipina

This is a fantastic update! I'm delighted for you! 

What fantastic news! 🎉

Hi guys and Happy New Year! Looks like my case got approved! Yay! I got Notice of Naturalization Oath Ceremony scheduled for 01/11/2018! Could somebody please update my timeline?

Hi all,  could someone add my husband's timeline to the list:
 
UserName..........        |GC-Date..|Sent..|Cashed|NOA...|Fprints..|In Line..|Int ltr..               |Intrview.|Oath.....|Field Office......|NBC/IOE
N400Chicago5(hus) |01/01/08|??/????|??/??.|03/21.|04/15/17.|04/21/17.|10/018/17|11/18/17.|1/16/17.|Chicago, IL       |NBC
 
Wishing everyone a healthy and fun 2018!   

FINALLY GOT THE EMAIL TO COME PICK UP THE BOMBACLOT PASSPORT TOMORROW!! FINALLY!!!

Hi Guys,
 
I have just received an update on my case via text message/e-mail then I went to check it out on the USCIS website. 
 
Interview Was Scheduled
On December 28, 2017, we scheduled an interview for your Form N-400, Application for Naturalization, Receipt Number NBC*00XXXXXX. We will mail you an interview notice. Please follow any instructions in the notice. If you move, go to www.uscis.gov/addresschange to give us your new mailing address.
 
I will update my timeline as soon as I receive the official letter by mail. 
 
Good luck to all of you who are still waiting for the Interview Schedule... This is only a waiting game. Be patient. 
 
 

This is the info from Mexican Consulate in San Francisco: “US Residents: If your United States visa stamped on your passport already expired but you have an official document proving your legal status in USA, you must apply for a Mexican visa (I-797 A Forms, Advance Parole Forms, I-20 OR DS-2019 Forms won’t be accepted to entering Mexico), unless you have a valid Visa for any of the countries listed above (Canada, Japan, United Kingdom or Schengen area).”
 

If the choice the two of you made was to file for a CR1, I would stick with it.  She was wrong in many aspects, first of all, the majority of CR1s are processing in 12-14 months, and secondly as you told her, your husband can visit while the application is processed.  He will however have to prove to CBP each time that he does not intend to stay when he attempts to enter the US possibly through showing his ties to Italy.  Also, her advice to a use a lawyer, and that using a lawyer will speed things up is totally untrue.  Certainly many people use a lawyer either for supposed peace of mind, or because they have a complicated case such as criminal issues, etc, but it is not required as many here will attest to.  Also, using a lawyer will not speed anything up no matter what she, or any lawyer tells you.  Perusing VJ you may come across many instances or stories where a lawyer actually process down.
 
Regardless, I would stay the course as you already decided.
 
Good Luck!

Thank you! Congratulations to your brother-in-law!

Received this notification earlier this evening. I was getting a little worried over here but after seeing this I can relax now. Hope I can ring in the new year as a US citizen.

Thank you! I filed on 03/11, officially it got registered on 03/16. I had my interview today. It didn't go well. Basically, I was told that I didn't meet 3 year of marital union requirement. I filed 90 days in advance and I didn't leave with my husband at the same address prior to immigrating to the USA due to the nature of his occupation at the time (Peace Corps Volunteer). The lady said they would send a letter, but there is a great chance it will get denied and I will have to re-file. She said she wished I waited and filed later. So today was not my day at all

Thank you @sunshinestate2013!

Slow down. Meet first and see how it goes. 
 
The quickest way isn't always the best way. Especially for couple who will have only met once. Take time to compare ALL aspects of the two visa types before making a decision based purely on lust and the thrill of a new relationship. 

Thank you! I filed on 03/11, officially it got registered on 03/16. I had my interview today. It didn't go well. Basically, I was told that I didn't meet 3 year of marital union requirement. I filed 90 days in advance and I didn't leave with my husband at the same address prior to immigrating to the USA due to the nature of his occupation at the time (Peace Corps Volunteer). The lady said they would send a letter, but there is a great chance it will get denied and I will have to re-file. She said she wished I waited and filed later. So today was not my day at all

Thank you! I filed on 03/11, officially it got registered on 03/16. I had my interview today. It didn't go well. Basically, I was told that I didn't meet 3 year of marital union requirement. I filed 90 days in advance and I didn't leave with my husband at the same address prior to immigrating to the USA due to the nature of his occupation at the time (Peace Corps Volunteer). The lady said they would send a letter, but there is a great chance it will get denied and I will have to re-file. She said she wished I waited and filed later. So today was not my day at all

Thank you @Steelers1020! 

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!

Hi all,
 
My paper application was received March 30th and my priority date is April 7th (inline for interviews April 27th). I just received a  notification tonight that my interview has been scheduled.  Will keep this group posted on when it's scheduled.  May be a sign that chicago paper filers are starting to move?!?

Hi guys,
i did receive my invitation letter today , interview scheduled on Jan 11. 
Will start to prepare next week... docs and tests.
Hope you will get your letters soon! 
Have a nice weekend

After  long wait and contacting  the Senator I received my interview letter in mail today, Interview scheduled  for 1/3 . 

I got the notification that my interview was scheduled today on November 28,2017...O! I definitely did not predict it today...

I received the first notice with the date of 12/18 on 11/17 and then a week later around 11/25 I received the second one with 12/12 date. My situation is probably not all that typical. Usually applicants get their interview notices 4-5 weeks before the actual interview date.
 
USCIS observes the federal holidays they should be open on any other date. The only thing is that there are a lot of employees  that take off for the holidays so USCIS may schedule less interviews closer to Christmas and New Year or if they overschedule, applicants might receive good old interview cancellations "due to unforeseen circumstances" aka somebody took a couple of days off.

Hi Yulia,
i recommend you to call them and clarify what day is the decent day of your interview. I read somewhere the same about the same situation and the same advise of the attorney. So let you double check. I know it takes time to call USCIS but I would do that it I got two invitation letters... 

My whole life was an amazing journey with ups and downs, downs because I've witnessed a war for the whole 10 years in Bosnia the country I was born in. At the time I was only 14 years old  and I was forced to grow up over night. I really never had enough time to process anything...in order to stay sane I had to be on the go at all times. During the war time I was trying to finish the high school as I only had 2 years left but I really never knew when it would be the last time I'll see my family and friends alive which was always in the back of my head! So I promised myself to keep those fears to myself and try to move forward and I have. 
 
10 years later
 
Survived the war, visited USA on my student exchange visa J-1 in 2004. The day I've entered America I've felt the butterflies. I've felt the freedom I never felt before.
 
Today and forever
 
I Thank You America for taking me in for giving me a better life.
 
Fortuna
 
 
 
 
 
 

I don't blame you. It's a frustrating process. 
 
I am so glad to know that you got a letter confirmation!!