Kintsukuroi

I was married to a US citizen and then divorced. I applied under the 5yr rule. The only documents I brought to the interview were we driver's license, green card, passports, and certified copy of my divorce decree. That was it. The IO did not look at my driver's license or passports. I did not make repeat lists of the information already outlined in the application and I did not bring any proofs to back the information up. That's why you go through a biometrics check. I did not bring any corroborating documents (other than my passport) for my one trip outside the US. I did not submit or bring a copy of my marriage certificate either.

I would move then wait the 90 days before filing. Unless you have extenuating circumstances that make taking your chances with USCIS worth it it's not worth the potential hassle in my opinion.

Congrats!

I'm not sure what the issue would be? The green card gives you permission to work so whether you're listed as a US citizen or LPR in the system you can work either way..

The IO wanted to see the certified copy of my divorce decree even though I submitted a copy with the application. Other than my green card this was the only document the IO requested to see during my interview. I applied on the 5yr rule. I would go get the certified copy.

I didn't take an extra set of photos and wasn't asked for any. The photos they had me write my name on at the interview were the ones I sent in with the application (not the biometric ones).

I wouldn't risk the disaster that can happen by having your case moved. If they won't give you a same same oath I would pay the money to fly back to take your oath ceremony.

I don't know what the laws are regarding issuance of a Filipino passport for your son but I can tell you that while I need consent from my ex to get my children US passport I do not need his consent to get them UK passports. Your best bet is to file for custody of your son if you fear she might take off with your son. If you can get it documented that your wife has threatened to take off with your son to the Philippines then you might be able to get supervised visitation if you get custody of your son.

After you get your naturalization certificate take it to the SSA. They will update your social security file so when the employer runs your social security number it will show US citizen. A copy of your driver's license (type B) and a copy of your social security card (type C) should be sufficient. Those are the documents my US citizen ex-husband submitted when starting a new job.

Here are the dates I was in and out of the country. Please guide me as to when i can apply starting my application from Nov 2014..

Days in the US.

Jan 10, 2013 - April 10, 2013- 90 days

July 18, 2013 - July 29, 2013- 10 days

Aug 20, 2013- August 21, 2013- 1 day

Aug 5, 2014- August 6, 2014- 1 day

Nov 22, 2014- Present- 60 days

Total as of today: 162 days

Days outside US:

April 11,2013- July 17, 2013- 97 days

July 30, 2013- August 19, 2013- 20 days

August 22, 2013- August 4, 2014- 347 days

August 7, 2014 -November 21, 2014- 106 days

Total: 570

I think an IO would look at those dates and see that you have been living outside of the US for the last 2 years with a few vacations to the US. In order to apply for naturalization you must be physically present in the U.S. for eighteen months within the three year period before applying in the case of qualified spouses of U.S. citizens and 30 months if applying under the 5 year rule. I would also pray that the IO doesn't consider your LPR status abandoned as from July 30, 2013 to November 22, 2014 you had continuous residence outside of the US except for 2 days on US soil.

Congrats!

Scroll down to question 24.

http://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/files/article/chapter3.pdf

You don't need to renew your green card if you file for naturalization 6 months or more before your green card expires. Since you applied more than six months before expiry you are fine. Your LPR status does not expire, only your residence card.

I remember reading a while back that it is recommended that you bring tax returns from the past five years to the interview. This was not indicated on my yellow letter.

To everyone that has had their interview - did you bring tax returns? My interview is next week! Getting excited

I did not but I was applying under the 5 year rule. I believe that the tax returns are only necessary if applying under the 3 year rule.

Hello everyone. I was wondering how long it took for your to receive your interview date letter after seeing the following message on the Case Update page:

On January 12, 2015, we scheduled an interview for your Form N-400, Application for Naturalization , Receipt Number NBC##. We will mail you an interview notice. Please follow any instructions in the notice.

It's been a week since this message was generated but I haven't received anything in the mail. I hope it arrived this week!

I got e-notifiction on 12/1 and received the letter in the mail on 12/6.I live in the same town as the USCIS local office though so that might be why I got the letter so quickly. Hopefully your letter will come in the mail tomorrow

Woohoo! Got e-notification today that I'm in line for the oath ceremony

I was told to bring my current and old passport(s) to the interview but the IO didn't even look at them. I don't know how it works for other countries but my British passport states, "This passport remains the property of Her Majesty's Government in the United Kingdom" and as such the passport doesn't actually belong to me but rather the British government and cannot (or rather *should* not) be taken by another government or its representatives.

Filed in October and went for fingerprinting in November. Also got yellow letter. But so far no text or letter for the interview appointment. I haven't been worried and have assumed things slowed down over the holidays with USCIS staff on vacation etc.

But I decided to check 'case status online" and it only says fingerprints were scheduled. Is this the way it has gone for everybody? I would think that 'status' would say something about receiving fingerprints, but then again maybe they don't update that step. I see others are starting to get the 'in-line' letters. When does case status online get updated?

No, the status doesn't say anything about receiving fingerprints. The next update after "fingerprints were scheduled" for me was the "inline for interview" status.

No, you don't need to do anything. You can have dual US/UK citizenship. The UK doesn't care whether you're a US citizen or not just like the US doesn't care whether you're a UK citizen.

Choose the 5 year option - less paperwork involved. I got my LPR based on marriage (though I divorced 12 years later). When I applied for citizenship based on the 5 year rule I provided a copy of my green card and divorce decree in addition to the application and that was it. If you apply under the 3 year rule based on marriage you'll have to submit a bunch of marriage related paperwork. Save yourself the hassle!

I just received Text and Email that my Oath Ceremony notice was mailed... I am super excited, can't wait to learn the date

Your timeline has been within a few days of mine every step of the way I hope that means I'll be receiving news of my oath ceremony soon too!

I had my interview today and I passed the English and civics test and was recommended for approval

I arrived about 15 minutes before my appointment and was called in about 20 minutes after my scheduled appointment. The IO went over my paperwork, asked my to read "Who can vote?" and then write "Citizens can vote." Then I was asked the civics questions, "What group of people was brought to America for slavery?" "Who is the vice-president?" "Why did America fight Britain?" "How many ammendments are there?" I can't remember the other two but I got six right in a row. The IO then said I passed the interview, handed me a notice that said I passed and was recommended for approval, and I will receive my oath notice in 1-4 months. It all took 10, maybe 15, minutes max.

So glad to have this phase of the citizenship application over!

Just the notice and green card. I was done within about 30 mins of my appointment time.

Why would they raise hell about you not applying for citizenship? No one is obligated to apply for citizenship no matter how long they've been an LPR. Being eligible just means you're allowed to apply. You have been an LPR for more than 5 years so you don't even need to apply based on marriage to a US citizen.

Got my interview letter today! It's dated 12/1/14. My interview will be on January 8th