Fr8dog

I'm assuming they are discussing the yes/no portion of the N400 application in the video. So as they go over the whole form with the applicant it's pretty easy to memorize that and for you to explain, ahead of time, what these questions mean. My interview was done by "the supervisor" you always read about in this forum. We had a very pleasant conversation and talked about a bunch of stuff before we even got to the actual interview. She even mentioned that I clearly Understood and spoke English but that she still had to do the "official test" Part one is the civic test. All questions and answers are available online. They usually ask at least one where you have to give them names (who's the current president, VP, name a state congressman or senator). So that one should be easy enough to memorize. Most likely (though not guaranteed) the officer will say "you have passed the civic test" Part two is "the English test" They'll ask her a question (from the same list as the civic test) and she needs to write down the answer. Most likely (though not guaranteed) the officer will say "you have passed the language test" Part three is a review of the N400 that was filed. They will go over all questions (including the yes/no ones) and ask if the answer they have is correct. You can absolutely ask for clarification but really the applicant should know the answers that were given as they've signed the petition. Only tricky one I can see is that there used to be an error in the system. It would give the incorrect number of previous marriages.

Go the 5 year route. File online and you'll be amazed on how little "evidence" you need. Just make sure she has filed her taxes for the last 5 years.

Depending of the time of purchase (you have to have owned for a year and cannot be intended for resale), cars should be considered "personal effects". I don't think you really need an importer for them but that may have changed in the last years. CBP.gov would be your best guideline.

You let Walgreens scan your ID? Yeah that's a "hard no" for me. No way any shop scans my ID. Check with your DMV what all is included in the barcode they provide. The Virginia one provides way too much info for my liking. They can hand enter or I'll go somewhere else.

You can only provide what you have. It's not a lot but there are reasons why things are the way they are. During your interview (I don't think anybody gets approved anymore without one) there will be questions and then the 2 of you will have a change to explain why things are the way the are. He needs a state ID. It will have the correct address on it and there really is no logical explanation to not have one. I can tell you from experience that separate finances is totally acceptable but you most likely will be asked why that is. (we had our reasons and the officer was fine with it). Looking at your list, I think you have about as much as we had.

The paperwork you'll have to go thru is not really that complicated. You start at the top left and follow the instructions provided with the paperwork. If you're not sure or slightly confuzzeled, you search through the topics here and/or ask a question here. I (the foreigner at the time) filled out all the paperwork for the whole thing (I-129F through N-400) and never ran into anything that was not already answered on this forum. But if you (or the BF) have (has) more need for piece of mind than maybe the lawyer is the way to go. I don't think your changes of not getting an RFE are much greater by going DIY vs lawyer. Also a lawyer may have done thousands of "them", but how many of them involved a Turkish national? For the first part, involving the Embassy or Consulate, I have way more faith in the knowledge on this forum then any lawyer based in the US.

As Latvia is part of the EU, all their official documents will be available in European (Read english) format. Always request the international or EU format of all documents. There is no need to get them translated and you can use them later on in the US for the rest of the process.

It's there version of CYA. If something isn't clear or lost or missing, they can state that the told you to bring it with you and it's not there fault that you didn't. Have everything related with immigration with you. I had a folder that had all documents (original and a copy) organized and labeled just in case they asked for something. Saved me during the ROC interview when stuff had gone missing from my file and I was able to hand them a copy right there and then.

The copy of the deed that you are planning to use as evidence, needs to be an exact copy of the original. So if it's in your maiden name, so be it. Doesn't make it any less of a legal document.

And the site you showed a picture off is also used for other countries. There is no reason for an airline ticket if you travel by train or car from outside the Schengen area.

The visa does not require a paid ticket. But no airline will give you a confirmation without getting money. I don't knw of any

You can only supply what you have. Do not try to "pull one over" on the USCIS. They have his details, they have your details they want to see what you provide. I would expect some serious questions about the current living arrangement during the interview. But if you have a good explanation why things are the way they are those concerns can be overcome.

If it helps your decision process; You only have one file with the USCIS. Everything you ever applied for is in that file. All but my N400 was done with paper filing (only option available at the time). The N400 was filed online and everything was printed out by the USCIS and added to my file. I'm sure they really would want to go the full electronic route, but as far as I know they are nowhere near that point yet. So it really makes no difference what route you prefer to go, they have their own way of filing stuff and it will all be put in an order that makes sense to them. Also, no matter how complex you think your physical paperwork is, they have seen it all I'm sure.

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Assuming it's not being shipped from Canada or Mexico; Go through all your thing and keep what you want to keep. Then go through that pile and keep what you "need" to have. Then one more time and this time keep what has sentimental value to you, what you will need later on in life and what is not available (or affordable) in the US. If the remaining "pile" is more than 200lbs (100kg) and or larger then a standard moving box. A courier is not what you need. Get a quote from a freight forwarder or an international mover. If it does fall in the weight and dims, it's still most likely cheaper to just pay the overage fee with your checked luggage or parcel shippers. True UPS, FedEx or DHL shipments are not cheap. Regardless, Stuff that gets shipped should be listed by item. "household goods" and "personal effects" can be used as cover, but they need a list of every item in the shipment. You don't need to be in the country to receive it

Three weeks is a long time if you're waiting but in USCIS terms it's yesterday. There is nothing you can do for the N-400. Any pushing you try to do on that will be met with "ineligible due to pending I-751". The AOS has to be approved before anything else and yes, they have a 120 days before they would even consider it out of normal processing time. Keep in mind that the USCIS, just like any other, has a vacation period. So if the supervisor(s) is (are) out of town for a week, then there an easy 2 weeks of backlog that needs to be cleared.

S.A.V.E. (or what ever it is called these days) Is the actual problem here. State agencies are required to use it and the system requires a different code for every document you can use. Most staff have a cheat sheet they use to find the correct code for the most used documents. It's when you show up with a different document that the problems start. They try the cheat sheet codes, they don't work and tell you what you have is not allowed. Or look at the sheet, don't see your document and the same answer. They have an official manual with all approved documents and their corresponding codes. Most just don't realize that, a bunch of them don't want to look it up and a few will get flat out hostile for even suggesting it. the I-9, e-verify is the same basic problem combined with pure ignorance of the laws by those who were hired to do make sure they do things by the book.

Either EAD or the the I-797 for the I-485 should do the trick. You may to convince the clerk that that is acceptable. They check the system with a code based on the associated document you give. If they tell you it doesn't work tell them to look up the correct code in the "book". the "green card code" will not work. Don't be surprised if they sent the actual application to Richmond and have the main DMV deal with it. There is no reason to go in until you get close to the expiration date on your current license. I would go in with about a month to go.

I cannot find a foreign passport in any list so of accepted documents so that's why I would accept them rejecting it. They do have options for people with out DL/ST-ID (it gets pretty interesting in the secondary list. Yearbook pic???) https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/how-apply/identification.html A problem people run into when they apply at the post office (or other third party) is that the person behind the counter flat out refuses to accept documents that are on the DOS list of approved documents. So yes the USPS can ask a lot of things, but they are not there for that. They are only there to accept the application take the fee and forward it to the DOS. If anything is wrong or unclear it's the DOS job to ask for further info. Personally I'm getting annoyed by desk staff who not only are wrong in their assumption but need to be pleaded with (not polity asked) to look at their own manuals of what is and is not allowed. DMV staff not knowing to accept certain NOA's, SSO not knowing to accept I-551 stamps, Banks, USPS, HR etc, etc. And If I have the time and energy for it I will take on that fight every single time.

Only thing I want to ad (just in case). Do not make any changes with a pen to documents that generate a barcode. They will use the barcode to enter the data and will most likely overlook the changes made in pen. And you are no longer dealing with the USCIS your now dealing with the State Department. They are less picky and are more than happy to take the money regardless of whats name is on the front. (though the USCIS is pretty happy to do that as well)

I'm not seeing misrepresentation. You disclosed to the best of your knowledge before being asked that you had a tax debt and that you are taking care of that. The fact that you found the amount to be incorrect after the fact should not matter (for the "best of my knowledge" part) AAA (after approval anxiety) is a thing. People get worried that they are out of the average waiting time and get worried. Remember "average" means there are those that are faster (you rarely hear from them on this forum) but slower as well. Check online and see what you case says. I have found, throughout my life, that trying to change things with government entities mid process has a high change of coming back to bite you. Personally I would just let the thing play out and wait. You were a LPR and having a pending (or even denied) N-400 does not change that. At least not for something as "mildly" as having a different then expected amount of back taxes owed. So travel should not be an issue based on that.

You stated the case was dropped so I'm going with "not an issue" on that part of the question. (Assuming that that is the only thing he has). The moral character is two fold. - Did the commit any crimes (meaning convictions) that are disqualifying - And (maybe even more important to the USCIS) did the applicant try to cover up or lie about anything that might be viewed as inappropriate. So the fact that he doesn't have a conviction covers part 1 but you have to disclose it, including all available paperwork, during the application to cover part 2. Check the instructions that come with the N400 it tells you what and when is needed. (https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/forms/n-400instr.pdf)

I needed it for the Dutch portion of my life. You call the USCIS party line. and then hope and prey you get somebody on the phone that actually knows what you want. (that was two calls for me). They set up an appointment for you at the nearest field office and then you get to go back to that place you thought you were done with. After realizing that they make citizens wait just as long as non citizens (about 40 minutes) you go to the desk and explain what you need and they print them for you. Now if anybody else ever goes through this ask them for 2 (you never know if and when you may need it). You'll get a photocopy of your certificate with a certificate attached to it stating it is a true and certified copy. I ended up going to DC to get my passport same day. And handed the woman the copy. "Now I know you did not drive all the way down here without the original so why don't you give me that one instead" was her reply. Followed by "yes it is allowed but if you get an intern upstairs you may have to wait for another 2 hours to get your passport" To which I replied "fair point" end handed her the original. (got it and my passport in hand about 2 hours later)

Bring all paperwork you have with you (past and present). Don't forget the drivers licenses of both of you. I always had everything with me (original and a copy) just in case and it did help me out during my ROC interview. Try to relax (they know your stressed). The main thing I feel is that they want to see a married couple in front of them not "2 people" that happen to have all the boxes ticked correctly. Also want to point out that you may not get the "your approved" at the end of the interview. If you get a rookie officer they may need to give it to their supervisor afterwards to do the actual approval. Kiwi's are considered low fraud so you got that going for you. Good luck!

For the embassy (though check the local topics) paperwork can be generally handed in in either English or the local language. However there is paperwork you will need again in the US for the rest of the visa journey. So yes getting them in English is smart thing to do. If anything needs to be certified it will state so in the embassy instructions. Should you happen to live in Europe. All government documents are available in an International (english) version. I wouldn't be surprised if their are more countries that have that option. Makes your live easier again in the US. Apostilles are going the way of the dodo. Unless you are the Dutch government cause they love to require them. They are one of the dumbest things ever all an apostile is a certificate that certifies that the certification of the certified person certifying the document is valid.