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13 hours ago, ordjnb said:

I filed last November, when should I expect an interview and oath based on recent timing for Chicago? Asking because I have a few international trips coming up

13 hours ago, ordjnb said:

I filed last November, when should I expect an interview and oath based on recent timing for Chicago? Asking because I have a few international trips coming up

I am in a similar situation as well . I would say that you will be interviewed sometime in the  May/June time frame.

17 hours ago, kdg said:

Yes I did. Just told them I was in the area. As long as you have your paperwork and they are not crazy busy they usually fit you in. I went to the St. Louis office. 

Thank you for your response, they wouldn't let me do a walk-in here in Naperville. 

Hey guys, were any of you able to do a early walk-in appointment for your biometrics ?

I sent every month's worth of utility(water/electric) since our wedding in 2015. I didn't send the gas/cable bills as they were only in my name 

13 hours ago, a.t.j24 said:

How long after you received the producing card notification to receiving it?

I got my producing card notification last tuesday (January 8'th) and I got the card on Friday (January 11'th)

On 1/11/2019 at 12:48 PM, mtempelaar said:

I suspect each immigration officer will do different things so if you have the time to get a copy from VitalCheck I would.  Better safe than sorry since it's mentioned in the notice you received. 

 

My husband did have to produce my birth certificate to prove my citizenship.  Unsure if a passport would have sufficed.   

 

BTW, when my husband came out after the interview, the officer pointed to me in the waiting room and asked hubby if I was his wife.  He said yes and she came over and asked to see my driver's license to verify.  That was not expected.  

Got it, We went ahead and ordered it. It cost around 53$ with shipping. Thank you 

17 hours ago, himanshu.7710 said:

You really done need to take your spouse on the interview date. 

I think you implied don't, I'll see if my wife has a day off or not from work. If she does, I'll take her along for good measure. Thank you !

On 1/14/2019 at 11:53 AM, pkie1985 said:

I got scheduled for Feb 7th 2019. Filed July 22nd 2018. Unfortunately had to reschedule my interview 

Got it, that's unfortunate ! Hopefully your rescheduled date is soon enough 

2 hours ago, ordjnb said:

So it looks like my i751 got approved, that was faster than I thought. So I'll no longer need a combo interview as my N400 is pending. 

 

Does my wife still need to attend my N400 interview? 

That's awesome ? When did you file your N-400 ? And to answer your question, NO your wife doesn't have to attend the N-400 as it is no longer a combo interview !

Hello Chicago filers , have any July/August 2018 filers been scheduled for your interviews ?

Hello Chicago filers , have any July/August 2018 filers been scheduled for your interviews ?

On 1/2/2019 at 2:15 PM, Greencardchicago said:

Thank you, I was curious to see how long did it take for you to get the interview after you filled your N400 case. I filled in October, so i am assuming that I will wait for 4-5 more months. The earliest I think will be in April or May... 

You should get your Interview scheduled by April , possibly end of April or middle of May depending on when you filed  in October ! Did you get your 10 year GC ? or are you a  combo filer ?

1. Copy of front and back of my GC

2. Copy of wife's US passport

All in the pdf format ! 

1 hour ago, fruitnut said:

I have a letter from USCIS coming today, but no status update online.

 

seems like a case transfer or a RFE , don't despair !  It certainly means progress 

Just submitted my N-400 online application today, hopefully the next 6 months go by quickly and I get done with USCIS almost 16 years after being in this Country  

On 1/8/2019 at 3:57 PM, jhon30 said:

Hi guys 

I got this message on my USCIS Account :

we are actively reviewing your Form N-400, Application for Naturalization, Receipt Number IOE090xxxxxx , Our records show nothing is outstanding at this time. We will let you know if we need anything from you. If you move, go to www.uscis.gov/addresschange to give us your new mailing address.

is it normal ? 

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it's normal,  next thing you will see is when your biometric appointment is ready !

I just submitted my N-400 online today, now the wait begins  Process was fairly straightforward and much easier compare to filling out a paper form !

On 1/11/2019 at 12:48 PM, mtempelaar said:

I suspect each immigration officer will do different things so if you have the time to get a copy from VitalCheck I would.  Better safe than sorry since it's mentioned in the notice you received. 

 

My husband did have to produce my birth certificate to prove my citizenship.  Unsure if a passport would have sufficed.   

 

BTW, when my husband came out after the interview, the officer pointed to me in the waiting room and asked hubby if I was his wife.  He said yes and she came over and asked to see my driver's license to verify.  That was not expected.  

That's interesting, are you a natural  born citizen(jus soli) or did you naturalize and obtain your citizenship ? We will place an order online tonight when my wife is back from work, it's better safe than to be sorry ! 

20 hours ago, pkie1985 said:

Did anyone notice that Uscis in Chicago at 101 w Congress parkway DOESN'T DO infopass appointments and walkins anymore 😱😱😱 the page for scheduling the appointments says that "the office is not accepting walk-in requests or scheduling InfoPass appointments." I mean like #######. So when something gets screwed you basically can keep calling Usics or sending letters. This is beyond ridiculous!

Yes, they changed the process a few months ago !

35 minutes ago, kline19 said:

I am filling out online form N400. My question is this:

 

Do I need to upload a copy of my wife's (who is US Citizen) Birth Certificate? The online form doesn't require me to send it to them.

 

 

 

Thanks.

copy of the US passport should be fine !

I just got my GC in the mail today, I got approved on January 7'th . I am a WAC18052 filer, good luck to all those of you waiting ! Don't despair, your time is near !

15 hours ago, Geinrikh said:

Hey everyone! I had my interview on Monday and it was similar to @Husbandandwife's experience. The officer was friendly but we spent most of the time going through the paperwork and updating my pending I-751. A lot has changed since I filed it almost 2 years ago and although I submitted new documents with N400 they do not automatically transfer. I answered the first 6 questions correctly and passed the English test. She gave me a paper for the Oath saying that I don't have my green card and another document stating that the decision couldn't be made yet. She said it would take approx 30-60 days. I'm happy this is over but was hoping I could get my oath notice sooner.

 

THank you for sharing your experience, did they ask you for your US citizen spouses's birth certificate or will the passport suffice ? We don't have my wife's birth certificate and was wondering if we had to get a copy via VitalCheck 

On 1/9/2019 at 6:30 PM, Husbandandwife said:

Hey, thank you. 

 

I just returned from the office. There is a mix of feelings. I still cant believe its almost over. 

 

The interview was scheduled at 10:05am, My husband and I arrived there at 9:20am, there was a big line outside of the Los Angeles Federal building. We were just able to get in 9:55am. We checked in and awaited more than 2 hours to be called by the officer. 

The officer seemed new and inexperienced. He started with the 10 history and government questions. 

- One war in 1990s

- Who is the father of out country

- Who is the Chief Justice

- Who was the first President

- How many members has US House of Representative. 

- What month we vote for President

Then after all correct answers, he started the reading and writing test. 

He went over all the application confirming all the filled fields. Then yes or no questions. The supervisor got in the room to help the officer and requested me evidence of marriage that i gave the tax return last 3 years, phone bills with both names, SCE bill, Rent lease. He asked for pictures together and tickets proving travels together that I had. 

In the end of interview he said I passed on the tests but the decision couldn't be made because of the pending I751. My husband was outside on awaiting room but he wasn't allowed to join me in the interview as it wasn't a combo interview. 

 

Even i knew this could happen is kind of frustrating being waiting again a action from USCIS, but i am relieved the interview is done. Patience is the key. 

God is with us. I will keep you all updated regarding the next movements on my process. 

 

Thank you. 

 

 

 

 

 

THank you for sharing your experience, did they ask you for your US citizen spouses's birth certificate or will the passport suffice ? We don't have my wife's birth certificate and was wondering if we had to get a copy via VitalCheck

Hey guys, I am going to submit my application online tomorrow ? I had a question on what additional documents ( bonafide evidence of marriage ) to be submitted. Also, do you guys have any tips while uploading the pdf files ? like is there a limit to the number of pdf files or size constraints that we have to deal with ?

Below is what I plan on uploading:

1. Copy of front and back of my GC

2. Copy of wife's US passport

3.Copy of marriage certificate ( does it have to be copy or original or certified copy ) 

4. Tax returns for 2015,2016 and 2017. I haven't filed 2018 yet as we don't have our W-2's

4. Bank statements ( checking, savings) (Do I have to submit the ones from 2015 - current ?)

5. Credit card statements (Do I have to submit the ones from 2015 - current ?)

6. Utility bills ( Do I have to submit the ones from 2015 - current ?

9 hours ago, Cowface said:

Interview approved according to the myUSCIS website.

 

Congrats @Cowface Question for you on the interview, did they ask you for your US citizen spouses's Birth Certificate ? or will the passport suffice ? I've seen it mentioned vaguely in the requirements, hence the question. 

I will be submitting mine next week, just waiting for the 10 year physical green card to arrive next week so that I can scan and submit an online application ! Also do you need your US citizen's birth certificate or will a copy of the US passport suffice ?

2 hours ago, pkie1985 said:

I'm not sure how do you count but,

August 28 - month 1

September 28 - month 2

October 28 - month 3

November 28 - month 4

December 28 - month 5

Notice is Jan 3rd. So, a little  over 5 months. Thanks. 😊

 

I meant from the application to the actual interview ! Also I am going to apply for my N-400 soon and was wondering if I need my wife's birth certificate during the application or will I be asked for it during the actual interview ? She is a natural born citizen and her passport lists the place of birth as the US. We don't have her original birth certificate and was wondering if we had to apply for a copy ? Any guidance would be appreciated !