dudeinTriBeCa

I did NOT bring any document at all with me other than my green card, drivers license and foreign passport. I believe they use the documents you uploaded online when you originally applied. At least in my experience so no additional document was requested. My civic questions were kinda hard, I was asked 8 and got 6 right.
 
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence - Pass
Who is the commander in chief of the military - Pass
What is Benjamin Franklin famous for - failed
What ocean is on the West Coast of the US - pass
When do we celebrate Independence- failed 🙄😒🤯
Name three original colonies - pass
What do we call the first ten amendments - pass
What did the emancipation proclamation do - pass.

My journey has finally come to an end. Had my interview today at the Mount Laurel Field Office. It was an extremely easy process, came around 9am and was out by 12pm. Actual Interview was 20mins long and there was an hour wait time for the Oath ceremony which lasted roughly an hour. Officer was extremely kind and friendly and asked very basic questions and 10 civic questions. Walked out with my certificate in hand and should be applying for my passport tomorrow. Thank to everyone for the support throughout this phase, wishing everyone else waiting the best.

My journey has finally come to an end. Had my interview today at the Mount Laurel Field Office. It was an extremely easy process, came around 9am and was out by 12pm. Actual Interview was 20mins long and there was an hour wait time for the Oath ceremony which lasted roughly an hour. Officer was extremely kind and friendly and asked very basic questions and 10 civic questions. Walked out with my certificate in hand and should be applying for my passport tomorrow. Thank to everyone for the support throughout this phase, wishing everyone else waiting the best.

What in the world is going on at USCIS. They done pushed my Estimated completion from Feb 2020 to March 2020 and now wait time went up to 5months from 3months. I’m done with them!!!

As far as I know It’s a taboo in Nigeria for a man to marry someone older than them let alone a 20+ age difference. And just because the family met the American lady or witnessed the marriage doesn’t necessarily mean they truly support the marriage. I personally know of instances where the man’s family were fully aware of the purpose of the marriage (to get a green card) so of course they had to make the US citizen feel welcomed in the family until the immigrant secures the green card. When that has been accomplished, that’s when true colors are revealed. Matter of fact, it’s the man’s family that will end the marriage and even find someone else for their son to get married to. Based on my knowledge of the African culture, I just find it hard to believe under normal circumstances that a Nigerian male citizen would marry a woman 23yrs older than them. However it’s very common to see younger females marry older men, old enough to be their grandpa.

As far as I know It’s a taboo in Nigeria for a man to marry someone older than them let alone a 20+ age difference. And just because the family met the American lady or witnessed the marriage doesn’t necessarily mean they truly support the marriage. I personally know of instances where the man’s family were fully aware of the purpose of the marriage (to get a green card) so of course they had to make the US citizen feel welcomed in the family until the immigrant secures the green card. When that has been accomplished, that’s when true colors are revealed. Matter of fact, it’s the man’s family that will end the marriage and even find someone else for their son to get married to. Based on my knowledge of the African culture, I just find it hard to believe under normal circumstances that a Nigerian male citizen would marry a woman 23yrs older than them. However it’s very common to see younger females marry older men, old enough to be their grandpa.

As far as I know It’s a taboo in Nigeria for a man to marry someone older than them let alone a 20+ age difference. And just because the family met the American lady or witnessed the marriage doesn’t necessarily mean they truly support the marriage. I personally know of instances where the man’s family were fully aware of the purpose of the marriage (to get a green card) so of course they had to make the US citizen feel welcomed in the family until the immigrant secures the green card. When that has been accomplished, that’s when true colors are revealed. Matter of fact, it’s the man’s family that will end the marriage and even find someone else for their son to get married to. Based on my knowledge of the African culture, I just find it hard to believe under normal circumstances that a Nigerian male citizen would marry a woman 23yrs older than them. However it’s very common to see younger females marry older men, old enough to be their grandpa.

As far as I know It’s a taboo in Nigeria for a man to marry someone older than them let alone a 20+ age difference. And just because the family met the American lady or witnessed the marriage doesn’t necessarily mean they truly support the marriage. I personally know of instances where the man’s family were fully aware of the purpose of the marriage (to get a green card) so of course they had to make the US citizen feel welcomed in the family until the immigrant secures the green card. When that has been accomplished, that’s when true colors are revealed. Matter of fact, it’s the man’s family that will end the marriage and even find someone else for their son to get married to. Based on my knowledge of the African culture, I just find it hard to believe under normal circumstances that a Nigerian male citizen would marry a woman 23yrs older than them. However it’s very common to see younger females marry older men, old enough to be their grandpa.

Do I have to move to Alaska or Michigan now?! 🤔 decisions! decisions!

I’m about to move to Alaska now lol

Hey guys just wanted to report I had a successful walk in biometrics today at the ASC in Elizabeth NJ. The stars must be aligned. Now the real wait begins...

To me this is what your post looks and sounds like and I don't care about anyone else's opinion... "your husband is actually the one incarcerated but for whatever reason, your posting the question as if you were asking on behalf of a friend whereas the situation applies to you but you don't realize u were slipping up here and there." You don't have to get too defensive cos people are confused, u have yourself to blame for the lack of clarity.

To me this is what your post looks and sounds like and I don't care about anyone else's opinion... "your husband is actually the one incarcerated but for whatever reason, your posting the question as if you were asking on behalf of a friend whereas the situation applies to you but you don't realize u were slipping up here and there." You don't have to get too defensive cos people are confused, u have yourself to blame for the lack of clarity.

To me this is what your post looks and sounds like and I don't care about anyone else's opinion... "your husband is actually the one incarcerated but for whatever reason, your posting the question as if you were asking on behalf of a friend whereas the situation applies to you but you don't realize u were slipping up here and there." You don't have to get too defensive cos people are confused, u have yourself to blame for the lack of clarity.

To me this is what your post looks and sounds like and I don't care about anyone else's opinion... "your husband is actually the one incarcerated but for whatever reason, your posting the question as if you were asking on behalf of a friend whereas the situation applies to you but you don't realize u were slipping up here and there." You don't have to get too defensive cos people are confused, u have yourself to blame for the lack of clarity.

To me this is what your post looks and sounds like and I don't care about anyone else's opinion... "your husband is actually the one incarcerated but for whatever reason, your posting the question as if you were asking on behalf of a friend whereas the situation applies to you but you don't realize u were slipping up here and there." You don't have to get too defensive cos people are confused, u have yourself to blame for the lack of clarity.

To me this is what your post looks and sounds like and I don't care about anyone else's opinion... "your husband is actually the one incarcerated but for whatever reason, your posting the question as if you were asking on behalf of a friend whereas the situation applies to you but you don't realize u were slipping up here and there." You don't have to get too defensive cos people are confused, u have yourself to blame for the lack of clarity.

Your attorney is a moron. 

Go to the interview and tell them the truth. Your problem will work itself out from there.

Okay I’m not sure if you actually read my original post and understood it in its entirety. I DID NOT in any form or fashion imply that u come from a country that doesn’t permit dual citizenship so again you are actually the one making assumptions here. Therefore I encourage u to go back to page 94 and read my initial response cos u clearly didn’t comprehend it at all.

Thank you, l was thinking the same too! l read all reasons the OP stated about their need to get an American passport and there’s no strong evidence at all to support why they need it other than to qualify for federal jobs and/or public assistance. l too don’t see how it will ease the process of a name change in a foreign country, if anything it could complicate matters bcoz the said country can possibly deny the application based on the fact that they have a different nationality (based on presenting an American passport) and thus have no legal standing to petition for a name change in that country especially if it’s one of those places that don’t recognize dual citizenship.

The law is clearly defined. If by November 21st and your marriage is not exactly 2 years old, you will get a conditional 2 year GC. It doesn’t even matter if your marriage is 1 years, 11 months, 3 weeks and 6 days old by the time of interview. There is NO provision in the law I’m aware of that permits officers to issue 10yr GC to applicants who are few days or months short of fulfilling the marriage duration requirements. To be on the safe side, my best advise to you would be to reschedule your interview for a later day when you must have fully met the time requirement. Yes you may have waited so long for this day, yes it’s gonna prolong the process even more but at the end of the day it’s a wise decision and a cost savings option cos you’ll bypass the ROC process and move straight to naturalization when u become qualified.

The law is clearly defined. If by November 21st and your marriage is not exactly 2 years old, you will get a conditional 2 year GC. It doesn’t even matter if your marriage is 1 years, 11 months, 3 weeks and 6 days old by the time of interview. There is NO provision in the law I’m aware of that permits officers to issue 10yr GC to applicants who are few days or months short of fulfilling the marriage duration requirements. To be on the safe side, my best advise to you would be to reschedule your interview for a later day when you must have fully met the time requirement. Yes you may have waited so long for this day, yes it’s gonna prolong the process even more but at the end of the day it’s a wise decision and a cost savings option cos you’ll bypass the ROC process and move straight to naturalization when u become qualified.

I see this question being asked a lot. The only time your online status will change is after the card is “ordered for production and/or mailed”. As of now, the online status DOES NOT change from “Case Received” after it’s been approved. Hope this helps the inquiring minds.

Isn’t it highly unusual and almost a taboo in Nigeria for a man to marry a woman twice as old as him let alone a 30 years difference? I know it’s customary for older men to marry younger women, young enough to be their daughter/granddaughter. Most tribes and even the younger man’s family wouldn’t let that happen and if u find a family that supports such marriage, chances are they’re aware of the scheme and stand to gain something out of it. That being said it’s a 95% chance the marriage is sham but stranger things have happened!