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    afrocraft got a reaction from MyNameIsEarl in the stressful "Decision cannot yet be made about your application"   
    Have you ever yelled at your partner? Said something that makes them "uncomfortable"? Apparently, even you are a domestic abuser now. You should turn yourself in.
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    afrocraft got a reaction from MyNameIsEarl in the stressful "Decision cannot yet be made about your application"   
    We should be really careful about judging a case without knowing the facts. By definition, couples are frequently in personal contact, and whether "grabbing" someone's arm is illegal depends a whole lot on the facts and their history. Women do it to their male partners, too, but we don't often consider that DV, do we? Let's be careful here. 
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    afrocraft got a reaction from US_VJ in N-400 Denied (anyone who intends to file the day they become eligible, read this)   
    Stop, please. This is getting embarrassing. Read OP again. The Received Date was on the day he became eligible. He still got denied.
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    afrocraft got a reaction from US_VJ in N-400 Denied (anyone who intends to file the day they become eligible, read this)   
    But they shouldn't penalize people who apply according to the rules. If someone chooses to stay up late to file, what's that to you?
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    afrocraft got a reaction from AnJay in N-400 Denied (anyone who intends to file the day they become eligible, read this)   
    Meh. Count me in as one who thinks USCIS is badly run. They:
    Messed up the dates on my first Green Card (perhaps it's my fault I came at POE on a Saturday); Got the dates wrong again on my second Green Card; Took 8 months to adjudicate my I-90 to correct their recurrent errors, then denied it because, well, it was too late by then to issue me a new Green Card; Rejected my initial filing of the I-751 petition (because I filed on the correct date; my fault!); Only rectified my Green Card dates and accepted a repeat I-751 after Congressman, Ombudsman intervention. We'll see what they do with my N-400, filed soon after my window opened.
     
    Trump had an unforgettable term for badly run countries. Same applies to this fee-earning agency. At least those countries can blame the evils of slavery and colonialism. What's USCIS excuse?
     
    Rant over!
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    afrocraft got a reaction from AnJay in N-400 Denied (anyone who intends to file the day they become eligible, read this)   
    So USCIS should make it clear in the application instructions what clock they use. That's what a competent organization would do, no?
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    afrocraft got a reaction from Jessy1990 in 120 days after N400 interview   
    Beyond terrible!
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    afrocraft got a reaction from MASH in N-400 Denied Need Help   
    Huh? Did they not first issue an RFE for marriage evidence? I can't imagine that they denied you without giving you an opportunity to provide this.
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    afrocraft got a reaction from Hanane حنان in Help desperately needed   
    When VJ truly shines... Thanks for taking the time to write this.
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    afrocraft got a reaction from AnneA in N-400 Denied (anyone who intends to file the day they become eligible, read this)   
    I get what practical advice you're trying to pass along, but there's either a 90-day window or there's none. "Desperation" or whatever you call it isn't a bar on naturalization. USCIS gets away with this nonsense only because you can't sue them without first going through a costly administrative review. Utter nonsense.
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    afrocraft got a reaction from randomstairs in the stressful "Decision cannot yet be made about your application"   
    Hold up. Why are most people so negative about the prospect of approval in this case? 
    Crime of moral turpitude? With no conviction?
    Here's how the USCIS Policy Manual defines a conviction:
    C. Definition of Conviction
    1. Statutory Definition of Conviction for Immigration Purposes
    Most of the criminal offenses that preclude a finding of GMC require a conviction for the disqualifying offense or arrest. A “conviction” for immigration purposes means a formal judgment of guilt entered by the court. A conviction for immigration purposes also exists in cases where the adjudication of guilt is withheld if the following conditions are met:
    A judge or jury has found the alien guilty or the alien entered a plea of guilty or nolo contendere or has admitted sufficient facts to warrant a finding of guilt; and
    The judge has ordered some form of punishment, penalty, or imposed a restraint on the alien’s liberty.
    It is not always clear if the outcome of the arrest resulted in a conviction. Various states have provisions for diminishing the effects of a conviction. In some states, adjudication may be deferred upon a finding or confession of guilt. Some states have a pretrial diversion program whereby the case is removed from the normal criminal proceedings. This way the person may enter into a counseling or treatment program and potentially avoid criminal prosecution.
     
    If the accused is directed to attend a pre-trial diversion or intervention program, where no admission or finding of guilt is required, the order may not count as a conviction for immigration purposes. 
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    afrocraft got a reaction from Charmycole in N-400 Denied (anyone who intends to file the day they become eligible, read this)   
    I get what practical advice you're trying to pass along, but there's either a 90-day window or there's none. "Desperation" or whatever you call it isn't a bar on naturalization. USCIS gets away with this nonsense only because you can't sue them without first going through a costly administrative review. Utter nonsense.
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    afrocraft got a reaction from Charmycole in N-400 Denied (anyone who intends to file the day they become eligible, read this)   
    Or have planned foreign travel with poor internet access... 
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    afrocraft got a reaction from carolkn in 751 Request For Evidence..already sent   
    Being more methodical about the evidence you submit might be more effective. Maybe the framework below might help? 
     
    Note: I use a star rating to represent the (subjective) strength of some examples of the evidence (*** for strong/verifiable/difficult to fake; ** moderate; * weak). Using multiple corroborating evidence for each section below from the date of marriage to the present, you want to show that you both:
     
    Cohabit (CRITICAL):
    Government IDs with same address*** Signed lease agreements with both names** Bills in both names for utilities that are home-specific (electric, gas, cable, land lines but not cell phones)** Renters insurance policy in both names** Correspondence in both names* Your letter to USCIS/affidavits explaining your living circumstances* Etc. Co-mingle finances (CRITICAL):
    Assets jointly owned
    Titles for significant assets (real estate, cars,  collectibles, etc.) in both names*** Joint financial account (bank, investment) statements with transaction history** Your letter to USCIS/affidavits explaining your financial practices* Liabilities jointly responsible for
    Tax returns/transcripts showing Married Filed Joint status*** Joint credit card statements** Joint mortgage/car loan/personal loan docs** Signed lease agreements with both names** Utility bills in both names** Joint health insurance documentation** Your letter to USCIS/affidavits explaining your financial practices* Share life experiences:
    Birth certificates of children you've had together** Travel documentation in both names (boarding passes/hotel receipts > bookings) ** Well chosen pictures of you together (e.g., to support travel above, or child birth above, or other major family events)* Shared memberships* Your letter to USCIS/affidavits explaining your shared experiences* Plan for the future together:
    Beneficiary nominations on retirement accounts** Child savings accounts** Wills*** Estate trust documents*** Power of attorney*** Joint life insurance policies*** Your letter to USCIS/affidavits explaining your future plans* I would aim to provide at least 2 of the evidence in each section (the weaker the evidence you have, the more the corroboration you might need). Where you're lacking, explain why in your letter, and be creative in looking for alternative evidence. Remember: where possible, for each evidence, provide from date of marriage to the present (e.g., travel docs from Year 1 AND Year 2 AND Year X). Hope this helps.
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    afrocraft got a reaction from JSWH in Help desperately needed   
    When VJ truly shines... Thanks for taking the time to write this.
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    afrocraft got a reaction from sebastianshaw in the stressful "Decision cannot yet be made about your application"   
    Blimey. I guess we're all criminals now.
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    afrocraft got a reaction from sebastianshaw in the stressful "Decision cannot yet be made about your application"   
    Have you ever yelled at your partner? Said something that makes them "uncomfortable"? Apparently, even you are a domestic abuser now. You should turn yourself in.
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    afrocraft got a reaction from sebastianshaw in the stressful "Decision cannot yet be made about your application"   
    We should be really careful about judging a case without knowing the facts. By definition, couples are frequently in personal contact, and whether "grabbing" someone's arm is illegal depends a whole lot on the facts and their history. Women do it to their male partners, too, but we don't often consider that DV, do we? Let's be careful here. 
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    afrocraft got a reaction from fromthewater in N400 interview pass but decision cannot be made due to pending i751   
    Not much you can do besides seeking periodic updates and waiting. By law, USCIS has 120 days from your interview to make a decision. Here's how I'd proceed:
     
    Day 30: Send a message via the online system asking for a case update on your N-400. Mention the pending I-751
    Day 60: Send the same message online, with updated timelines.
    Day 90: Send same message online, contact your congressional rep for case assistance, and send a letter to your Field Office via certified mail. A letter template is linked below (click the arrow to go directly to the post).
    Day 120: Contact the CIS Ombudsman for assistance, and consider initiating a Petition for a Hearing on Naturalization lawsuit in your US district court (hopefully it doesn't get to this).
     
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    afrocraft got a reaction from Austin C in 751 Request For Evidence..already sent   
    Being more methodical about the evidence you submit might be more effective. Maybe the framework below might help? 
     
    Note: I use a star rating to represent the (subjective) strength of some examples of the evidence (*** for strong/verifiable/difficult to fake; ** moderate; * weak). Using multiple corroborating evidence for each section below from the date of marriage to the present, you want to show that you both:
     
    Cohabit (CRITICAL):
    Government IDs with same address*** Signed lease agreements with both names** Bills in both names for utilities that are home-specific (electric, gas, cable, land lines but not cell phones)** Renters insurance policy in both names** Correspondence in both names* Your letter to USCIS/affidavits explaining your living circumstances* Etc. Co-mingle finances (CRITICAL):
    Assets jointly owned
    Titles for significant assets (real estate, cars,  collectibles, etc.) in both names*** Joint financial account (bank, investment) statements with transaction history** Your letter to USCIS/affidavits explaining your financial practices* Liabilities jointly responsible for
    Tax returns/transcripts showing Married Filed Joint status*** Joint credit card statements** Joint mortgage/car loan/personal loan docs** Signed lease agreements with both names** Utility bills in both names** Joint health insurance documentation** Your letter to USCIS/affidavits explaining your financial practices* Share life experiences:
    Birth certificates of children you've had together** Travel documentation in both names (boarding passes/hotel receipts > bookings) ** Well chosen pictures of you together (e.g., to support travel above, or child birth above, or other major family events)* Shared memberships* Your letter to USCIS/affidavits explaining your shared experiences* Plan for the future together:
    Beneficiary nominations on retirement accounts** Child savings accounts** Wills*** Estate trust documents*** Power of attorney*** Joint life insurance policies*** Your letter to USCIS/affidavits explaining your future plans* I would aim to provide at least 2 of the evidence in each section (the weaker the evidence you have, the more the corroboration you might need). Where you're lacking, explain why in your letter, and be creative in looking for alternative evidence. Remember: where possible, for each evidence, provide from date of marriage to the present (e.g., travel docs from Year 1 AND Year 2 AND Year X). Hope this helps.
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    afrocraft got a reaction from SunflowerSweet in I-751 RFE received and replied.   
    Let's be clear to avoid doubt and confusion: Affidavits are not required. It does not say that in the instructions. I didn't bother submitting any affidavits, and I was approved without interview. You can submit them if you choose, but you are not required to. No specific evidence of the relationship is required.
     
    Here's the part of the instructions you left out:
    Examples. Not requirements.
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    afrocraft got a reaction from Burnpro23 in the stressful "Decision cannot yet be made about your application"   
    Have you ever yelled at your partner? Said something that makes them "uncomfortable"? Apparently, even you are a domestic abuser now. You should turn yourself in.
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    afrocraft got a reaction from Burnpro23 in the stressful "Decision cannot yet be made about your application"   
    We should be really careful about judging a case without knowing the facts. By definition, couples are frequently in personal contact, and whether "grabbing" someone's arm is illegal depends a whole lot on the facts and their history. Women do it to their male partners, too, but we don't often consider that DV, do we? Let's be careful here. 
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    afrocraft got a reaction from BRgirlUS in 100 days after the exam and counting.   
    USCIS has 120 days to issue a decision. You can help them along by seeking case updates as follows:
     
    Day 30: Send them a message via secure message (which would leave a record on your file) or call try to speak with a tier 2 officer
    Day 60: Send them a message via secure message
    Day 90: Write your field office a letter, delivered via certified mail, and reminding them of the 120 decision deadline. Contact your Congressional rep for case assistance.
    Day 120: Write your field office a letter, delivered via certified mail, asking for a decision. Contact the CIS Ombudsman for case assistance. Consider initiating a lawsuit.
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    afrocraft got a reaction from 10515524 in 751 Request For Evidence..already sent   
    Being more methodical about the evidence you submit might be more effective. Maybe the framework below might help? 
     
    Note: I use a star rating to represent the (subjective) strength of some examples of the evidence (*** for strong/verifiable/difficult to fake; ** moderate; * weak). Using multiple corroborating evidence for each section below from the date of marriage to the present, you want to show that you both:
     
    Cohabit (CRITICAL):
    Government IDs with same address*** Signed lease agreements with both names** Bills in both names for utilities that are home-specific (electric, gas, cable, land lines but not cell phones)** Renters insurance policy in both names** Correspondence in both names* Your letter to USCIS/affidavits explaining your living circumstances* Etc. Co-mingle finances (CRITICAL):
    Assets jointly owned
    Titles for significant assets (real estate, cars,  collectibles, etc.) in both names*** Joint financial account (bank, investment) statements with transaction history** Your letter to USCIS/affidavits explaining your financial practices* Liabilities jointly responsible for
    Tax returns/transcripts showing Married Filed Joint status*** Joint credit card statements** Joint mortgage/car loan/personal loan docs** Signed lease agreements with both names** Utility bills in both names** Joint health insurance documentation** Your letter to USCIS/affidavits explaining your financial practices* Share life experiences:
    Birth certificates of children you've had together** Travel documentation in both names (boarding passes/hotel receipts > bookings) ** Well chosen pictures of you together (e.g., to support travel above, or child birth above, or other major family events)* Shared memberships* Your letter to USCIS/affidavits explaining your shared experiences* Plan for the future together:
    Beneficiary nominations on retirement accounts** Child savings accounts** Wills*** Estate trust documents*** Power of attorney*** Joint life insurance policies*** Your letter to USCIS/affidavits explaining your future plans* I would aim to provide at least 2 of the evidence in each section (the weaker the evidence you have, the more the corroboration you might need). Where you're lacking, explain why in your letter, and be creative in looking for alternative evidence. Remember: where possible, for each evidence, provide from date of marriage to the present (e.g., travel docs from Year 1 AND Year 2 AND Year X). Hope this helps.
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