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    Fr8dog got a reaction from OldUser in Questions about form Ds11   
    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)
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    Fr8dog got a reaction from OldUser in Adjustment of Status Interview Preparation   
    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! 
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    Fr8dog got a reaction from Ben Dover in Do Civil Documents from Third Countries Need to Be Authenticated?   
    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. 
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    Fr8dog got a reaction from TBoneTX in I JUST realized that when you go in to renew or replace state ID/DL they punch a hole in it kinda deeming it "invalidated" and I need to present a valid state ID to apply for my passport application tomorrow   
    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) 
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    Fr8dog got a reaction from OldUser in I JUST realized that when you go in to renew or replace state ID/DL they punch a hole in it kinda deeming it "invalidated" and I need to present a valid state ID to apply for my passport application tomorrow   
    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) 
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    Fr8dog got a reaction from TBoneTX in Automatically register to vote when applying for enhanced state id   
    Virginia pulls from DMV files and voter registration. We couldn't register to vote after the ceremony (most offices were still locked down due to COVID) but the jury duty letter arrived about 2 weeks after the oath. Joke was on them. All courts were suspended as well so I got excused for all 4 weeks (And they said COVID was a bad thing).
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    Fr8dog got a reaction from TedsGirl in I-751 Questions   
    We clearly have a different view when it comes to sending info. I'm a firm believer in following the instructions and base it on that and keep it to a minimum. You like to cover everything possible and go with that. Neither option is wrong and both can be right. 
    People read these forums and start panicking because they don't have one piece and completely overlook what they do have. I'm just trying to point out that you can follow the instructions and are not required to cover all bases. 
     
    I would have been one of the last ones who would most likely have gotten the ROC with an interview waiver. Around my filing date there was a policy change (the first round of the current administration) that meant everybody got to go to an interview at least once. (Either AOS or ROC). As my AOS was done without an interview (also bare minimum filing) I knew my ROC would be an interview. I saw even less reason to front load. I did bring everything with me to the interview though.
     
    The OP had a Canadian flag showing so I'm assuming we're dealing with a Canadian national. This is about as "low fraud country" as you can get and yes that does make a big difference. 
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    Fr8dog got a reaction from Angela & Brendon in Case Was Submitted for Quality Review Based on an Approval Recommendation - Is this standard procedure?   
    Yes this is normal, yes this will eventually change in. "approved" and then "waiting for oath schedule" and then "oath has been scheduled" and no, refreshing the mail, internet page or online app does not speed up this process (trust me we have all tried that trick). And sometimes they are really evil and throw random statements in there. (though I think they've gotten better).
     
    They had to approve the 751 before they could do the "quality control" could be a few more days.
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    Fr8dog got a reaction from OldUser in Case Was Submitted for Quality Review Based on an Approval Recommendation - Is this standard procedure?   
    Yes this is normal, yes this will eventually change in. "approved" and then "waiting for oath schedule" and then "oath has been scheduled" and no, refreshing the mail, internet page or online app does not speed up this process (trust me we have all tried that trick). And sometimes they are really evil and throw random statements in there. (though I think they've gotten better).
     
    They had to approve the 751 before they could do the "quality control" could be a few more days.
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    Fr8dog got a reaction from OldUser in Automatically register to vote when applying for enhanced state id   
    Virginia pulls from DMV files and voter registration. We couldn't register to vote after the ceremony (most offices were still locked down due to COVID) but the jury duty letter arrived about 2 weeks after the oath. Joke was on them. All courts were suspended as well so I got excused for all 4 weeks (And they said COVID was a bad thing).
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    Fr8dog got a reaction from Dashinka in Automatically register to vote when applying for enhanced state id   
    Virginia pulls from DMV files and voter registration. We couldn't register to vote after the ceremony (most offices were still locked down due to COVID) but the jury duty letter arrived about 2 weeks after the oath. Joke was on them. All courts were suspended as well so I got excused for all 4 weeks (And they said COVID was a bad thing).
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    Fr8dog got a reaction from OldUser in Evidence of Selective Service Registration   
    I can second this statement.
    Also isn't there some wording in the letter stating to bring evidence if you were required to register? Or something to the effect of "bring along evidence of the following if required to do so"? I remember reading the thing and initially having the same thought and then rereading it and deciding it did not apply to me
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    Fr8dog got a reaction from Edward and Jaycel in FLHSMV cancelled my driver's license   
    OMG I cannot believe it, you hit the absolute jackpot. Not only did you find a friendly and knowledgeable DMV employee. You found one in Ocala. Do you have any idea how rare that is
    (way way back I was a Dixie county resident so I can make fun of Ocala).
    Faith in humanity almost restored 
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    Fr8dog got a reaction from OldUser in Oath ceremony completed. Got the naturalization certificate   
    https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-resources/handbook-for-employers-m-274/60-completing-supplement-b-reverification-and-rehire-of-form-i-9
    No reverification is needed for the I-9. Therefor no new I-9 is required.
     
    HR should know better then to ask for it but I'm sure they will want to redo the I-9 because why learn the rules if you can look a handout taped to your screen (yes I have issues with people relying on handouts without knowing where the actual info is from).
     
    Is there a major issue with telling them? No there is not. Most likely your colleagues will be excited for you so why not share it. However you are not required to inform them. 
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    Fr8dog got a reaction from yuna628 in Oath ceremony completed. Got the naturalization certificate   
    https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-resources/handbook-for-employers-m-274/60-completing-supplement-b-reverification-and-rehire-of-form-i-9
    No reverification is needed for the I-9. Therefor no new I-9 is required.
     
    HR should know better then to ask for it but I'm sure they will want to redo the I-9 because why learn the rules if you can look a handout taped to your screen (yes I have issues with people relying on handouts without knowing where the actual info is from).
     
    Is there a major issue with telling them? No there is not. Most likely your colleagues will be excited for you so why not share it. However you are not required to inform them. 
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    Fr8dog got a reaction from Naleb in wrong date/screenshots   
    There is a real change that they don't even notice it. I seriously doubt it will turn into anything more than an RFE. Else you can clear it up during the interview. 
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    Fr8dog got a reaction from Oko Vicki in Stupid mistake on N400 (employment start date back in England)   
    Ok, so this is the point we need to intervene.
    The old guard here knows what you are going thru and it's time we've had a chat with you.🤣😂
     
    Step away from the paperwork. Put it back in it's box/drawer and leave it alone. You have done what was required. You have been informed that you are recommended for approval. Now it's time to stop looking for problems and just wait for the process to run it's course. 
    You have no more influence over any of this. If they want something they will contact you. 
     
    Breath (in and out is advisable) and go do something else. I you haven't heard anything in 120 days it's time for you to do something again. 
     
    And no sneaking a peak at the stuff when you think we're not paying attention either. 
     
     
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    Fr8dog got a reaction from TedsGirl in Stupid mistake on N400 (employment start date back in England)   
    Ok, so this is the point we need to intervene.
    The old guard here knows what you are going thru and it's time we've had a chat with you.🤣😂
     
    Step away from the paperwork. Put it back in it's box/drawer and leave it alone. You have done what was required. You have been informed that you are recommended for approval. Now it's time to stop looking for problems and just wait for the process to run it's course. 
    You have no more influence over any of this. If they want something they will contact you. 
     
    Breath (in and out is advisable) and go do something else. I you haven't heard anything in 120 days it's time for you to do something again. 
     
    And no sneaking a peak at the stuff when you think we're not paying attention either. 
     
     
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    Fr8dog got a reaction from TBoneTX in Stupid mistake on N400 (employment start date back in England)   
    Ok, so this is the point we need to intervene.
    The old guard here knows what you are going thru and it's time we've had a chat with you.🤣😂
     
    Step away from the paperwork. Put it back in it's box/drawer and leave it alone. You have done what was required. You have been informed that you are recommended for approval. Now it's time to stop looking for problems and just wait for the process to run it's course. 
    You have no more influence over any of this. If they want something they will contact you. 
     
    Breath (in and out is advisable) and go do something else. I you haven't heard anything in 120 days it's time for you to do something again. 
     
    And no sneaking a peak at the stuff when you think we're not paying attention either. 
     
     
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    Fr8dog got a reaction from appleblossom in Stupid mistake on N400 (employment start date back in England)   
    Ok, so this is the point we need to intervene.
    The old guard here knows what you are going thru and it's time we've had a chat with you.🤣😂
     
    Step away from the paperwork. Put it back in it's box/drawer and leave it alone. You have done what was required. You have been informed that you are recommended for approval. Now it's time to stop looking for problems and just wait for the process to run it's course. 
    You have no more influence over any of this. If they want something they will contact you. 
     
    Breath (in and out is advisable) and go do something else. I you haven't heard anything in 120 days it's time for you to do something again. 
     
    And no sneaking a peak at the stuff when you think we're not paying attention either. 
     
     
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    Fr8dog got a reaction from KMG in Stupid mistake on N400 (employment start date back in England)   
    Ok, so this is the point we need to intervene.
    The old guard here knows what you are going thru and it's time we've had a chat with you.🤣😂
     
    Step away from the paperwork. Put it back in it's box/drawer and leave it alone. You have done what was required. You have been informed that you are recommended for approval. Now it's time to stop looking for problems and just wait for the process to run it's course. 
    You have no more influence over any of this. If they want something they will contact you. 
     
    Breath (in and out is advisable) and go do something else. I you haven't heard anything in 120 days it's time for you to do something again. 
     
    And no sneaking a peak at the stuff when you think we're not paying attention either. 
     
     
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    Fr8dog got a reaction from Leumas in Stupid mistake on N400 (employment start date back in England)   
    Ok, so this is the point we need to intervene.
    The old guard here knows what you are going thru and it's time we've had a chat with you.🤣😂
     
    Step away from the paperwork. Put it back in it's box/drawer and leave it alone. You have done what was required. You have been informed that you are recommended for approval. Now it's time to stop looking for problems and just wait for the process to run it's course. 
    You have no more influence over any of this. If they want something they will contact you. 
     
    Breath (in and out is advisable) and go do something else. I you haven't heard anything in 120 days it's time for you to do something again. 
     
    And no sneaking a peak at the stuff when you think we're not paying attention either. 
     
     
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    Fr8dog got a reaction from OldUser in N400 Interview Scheduled with I-751 Pending   
    Yes this is within normal operating procedures.
    The card production is automated (needs someone to actively cancel it's production. The oath scheduling is not. 
     
    Don't be surprised if the card shows up after the oath or before or never or at your neighbors house.
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    Fr8dog got a reaction from Edward and Jaycel in Stupid mistake on N400 (employment start date back in England)   
    Ok, so this is the point we need to intervene.
    The old guard here knows what you are going thru and it's time we've had a chat with you.🤣😂
     
    Step away from the paperwork. Put it back in it's box/drawer and leave it alone. You have done what was required. You have been informed that you are recommended for approval. Now it's time to stop looking for problems and just wait for the process to run it's course. 
    You have no more influence over any of this. If they want something they will contact you. 
     
    Breath (in and out is advisable) and go do something else. I you haven't heard anything in 120 days it's time for you to do something again. 
     
    And no sneaking a peak at the stuff when you think we're not paying attention either. 
     
     
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    Fr8dog got a reaction from Angela & Brendon in Stupid mistake on N400 (employment start date back in England)   
    Ok, so this is the point we need to intervene.
    The old guard here knows what you are going thru and it's time we've had a chat with you.🤣😂
     
    Step away from the paperwork. Put it back in it's box/drawer and leave it alone. You have done what was required. You have been informed that you are recommended for approval. Now it's time to stop looking for problems and just wait for the process to run it's course. 
    You have no more influence over any of this. If they want something they will contact you. 
     
    Breath (in and out is advisable) and go do something else. I you haven't heard anything in 120 days it's time for you to do something again. 
     
    And no sneaking a peak at the stuff when you think we're not paying attention either. 
     
     
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