CerseiLan

2 minutes ago, lucardo3 said:

Yes you can apply for passport first, and take care of SSN later. SSN is not really that important unless you are applying for benefits. it`s also riskier to send original certificate to SSN than passport centers IMO.

Thank you for the reply! I'll do that then.

Thanks for the quick reply! ThomasNC1988

Is it alright to apply for passport first before updating your Social Security status? I was under the impression that you need to update SS first before you're allowed to get a passport?

Hello, I was recently naturalized this month and I was wondering how was anyone able to update their Social Security status since  all SS Administration offices at the moment are closed. I called the nearest SSA office near me and they told me to mail my papers (naturalization cert) so they can update my status. I'm a bit worried with mailing the docs since it'll cost you 555 USD to replace it if the files went missing or lost. Our mails have been getting lost recently too so Im a bit paranoid by the idea. 

Question: Is mailing your naturalization cert the only way to update your Social Security Status at the moment?
If anyone had any experience with it, how long did it take for them to process it and return your paperworks?

22 minutes ago, CerseiLan said:

Also, I have a question to anyone who's had their ceremonies cancelled? Was it re scheduled? I never got an official call or email from USCIS yet and my oath is on the 19th (this thursday), do i have to reschedule myself or will they reschedule it for me?

Nvm this.
I just got a call from the MS court saying USCIS will reschedule the ceremony.  

Still havent received USCIS's official email though.

1 hour ago, Ame0713 said:

Hi, 

 

I have oath ceremony scheduled this Friday (20 March) at Las Vegas - Lloyd D. George federal court. Anyone knows it’s canceled or not? Because I didn’t receive any notice and i dunt have the contact of the officer... i tried to call the federal court and they told me all ceremony are canceled this week. But I am just worried it’s a mistake since no formal notice at all...

You need to contact the court / venue where the ceremony will be held and ask them to confirm. I asked mine the same info and the clerk said they are currently coordinating with USCIS atm. You can also call USCIS and have them confirm the cancellation as well for peace of mind.

Also, I have a question to anyone who's had their ceremonies cancelled? Was it re scheduled? I never got an official call or email from USCIS yet and my oath is on the 19th (this thursday), do i have to reschedule myself or will they reschedule it for me?

Jackson State University Naturalization Ceremony on March 19, 2020 is cancelled. 

I just called the Southern District Court in MS and they confirmed they just cancelled. Their number is 601-608-4000.

Please include this on the list.Thanks!

Hello. Yes I have all my IRS transcripts, my worry is our lease papers from 2015-2017 as I've submitted the only copies I had when filing for Removal of Conditions. 

Hello, my n400 interview is scheduled next week and I just have a few questions regarding the documents I needed to bring.

the letter only mentions to bring the following:

-GC

-Passport

-Marriage Cert (if applying on a 3yr rule)

-US Spouse birth cert

-Letter of appointment

-ID

In my online application, I've only submitted documents such as our Tax Transcripts (for 3yrs), Joint Insurances, Joint bank accts (from certain dates to present) and our Lease copies. 

My problem is that when I filed my ROC, I submitted all of my (only) copies of our lease from 2015-2017. So I dont have any copies of it right now. The only ones I have  with me is the  lease from 2018-2019 and 2019-2020. Same with our joint bank statements...when i filed my n400 online, I only submitted statements from Jan 2018- Feb 2019 (but this shouldnt be a problem since i can always get these statements from online banking). Are these docs really needed during my n400 interview. If they ask for my lease copies from 2015 - 2017, can i just tell them i sent my only copies when i filed my ROC?

Hello,

Im sorry for bumping this old thread but im filing for n400 atm online. I want to know if it won't give me any trouble in my interview If i request a name change on my form to drop my middle name. I just want my first and my last name (husband's surname) on my oath taking certificate as well as my US passport when i apply for it in the future. Is this alright?  **Maybe a silly reason, but most people always mispronounce my middle name & I have to correct them every time for it so I just decided to drop it altogether.

I am well aware that I will (after my oath taking) need to change my SS name as well as my driver's license to match the new one. I just want to know other's opinion if this is wise or not. Thank you!

33 minutes ago, Roy&Chanel said:

@CerseiLan Can I ask if you are CerseiLannister on my list? 🤣 Just want to make sure haha! If no, I will need your information   Congrats!

Ah yes, sorry about the username change!  

Got approval notice (Mar 15)

Got GC in the mail (Mar 22)

Thanks!

Vermont filer here! Received my GC in the mail today!

39 minutes ago, ordjnb said:

It's not necessary. I think the only time I would is to add travels you and your spouse has done together if filing under 3 year rule. But even then not sure if it's necessary 

Ah gotcha! Thanks that saves me a lot Of time rummaging my emails for those online tickets! 

I believe ive already included our plane tickets me and my spouse had last yr when we filed for ROC. Do I resubmit the evidences I’ve submitted before? I know IRS docs is prob a must. 

Hello, I'm sorry for bumping this old thread... I'm planning to apply for N-400  online this week and I wanna know if I should submit the plane tickets I've had when I've had my two weeks vacation outside the US last year. The requirements for n400 (on their site) only stated  "if you've taken any trip outside the US that lasted 6 months" yet I see posts where ppl include travel tickets too? Is this necessary? Appreciate any thoughts! Thanks!

18 minutes ago, GBOS said:

@CerseiLannister - Just in time for season finale of the Game of Thrones.  Congratulations!

Question for you is - Isn't there only one USCIS 1-800-375-5283 to call for inquiry?  How would one of us reach Vermont directly?

Yes maaam’!  #teamcersei for the win! Jkjk lol 

Im sorry, you’re right. There’s only one number. I wasn’t paying attention with what’s  on the site and just dialed the number listed in my receipt thinking it was VSC’s. But yes, that’s the number I called 1800-375-5283. 

Hello guys... I’m a Vermont filer which I believe is the most backed up service center atm.

Last Tuesday, march12 I called uscis (vsc) in the morning and checked for my status. I had the “case status not available this time” beforehand. The rep I spoke with checked my status and he just told me my case is being “processed” and I should get the results by April - Aug this year... (you know the generic reply)... Well today, I refreshed my case status in the USCIS app and I get “New Card being Produced” status instead... I  am still shocked. Does this mean my case has been approved? Lol sorry just couldn’t believe my eyes, had to pinch myself a few times cause I swear my luck has been terrible this yr.

Also, to all Vermont filers like me... perhaps the call I made the other day helped refreshed my status? Idk but y’all can try calling VSC and just ask the agent politely for an update esp if your status is stuck on “not available” like mine. FYI, I called around 8am CST and was only on hold for 15 mins. Goodluck to all.

2 hours ago, Roy&Chanel said:

Hi there, I will need your service center information

Hello! I filed in VSC.

7 hours ago, Cross32 said:

Yours did not get lost, and those approvals are mostly from CSC and just a few small from  VSC. 

 

You can  track your mails coming to you from USPS on the INFOMED DELIVERY 🚚 APP. you get pictures of your any mail in your email you will provide just a few steps.

 

am a February filler from VSC and am seeing the same thing you see. Even some October, November and December fillers still are seeing same thing. So don’t be worried. All shall pass soon. Fingers cross ✅. 

 

Download informed delivery app or USPS app it has informed delivery on it too  and keep track of your mails. 

 

Dont worry stay cool 😎 and relax you are not alone lots of us are in same boat 🚣. 

 

Enjoy 😉 your day 

I live in Mississippi where informed delivery app is not available lol but thank you for your encouragement! I will continue to wait. 

7 hours ago, TZKA said:

Try the newer USCIS website: https://my.uscis.gov/

Thanks I tried this too but it only gave me the status I had before I got the biometrics. 

Hi, Im sorry I havent been checking on this site for any updates lately.

I filed my ROC back in 01/06/2018

Got my NOA1 01/12/2018

Had my Biometrics 02/20/2018

Got the 18 mos extension in 08/06/2018

Then no updates after that. I've been very anxious on checking my mails everyday and getting paranoid thinking USPS delivered my approval letter somewhere else (they do this mistake all the time, delivering my mails to neighbors few blocks from our house).

I hear you can check your status online but when i do mine and type in my case no receipt at egov.uscis.gov - I get a message saying "At this time USCIS cannot provide you with information for your case. Please contact the USCIS Contact Center at 1-800-375-5283 for additional information."

I tried to check any reciept no. from my biometrics papers but all i can find is the same one from my i-751 which starts with EAC. So im totally lost here and panicking at that. Will I ever get my approval anytime soon before my extension expires? I hear feb 2018 filers are already getting their GCs in the mail. Im getting worried that mine got lost somewhere in the void. Help.

My wife's has been stuck on ready for interview status since December 8th

Sorry to hear that

But just keep your fingers cross. You can keep checking on your case status on their website though by typing in the receipt number of your case.

Congratulations to you all

Can you folks think of anything you did that allowed for such an early approval? Was it just filing in February? Everyone seems to have different local offices...

Not sure really.. As on another forum on another website says it depends on how backed up the uscis office is, assigned to your case. If they're all piled up then def it'd take long. Also, it might count that feb is a less peak season to file the AOS as its in the beginning of the year compared to September - December where there's a lot of holidays in line. I've also heard that if you came from a K1 visa there's 60% chances you'd get approved on your AOS and no need for an interview.. But who knows.. Sometimes USCIS are very unpredictable...

Congratulations!

We have a very similar timeline as well...late January marriage, early February AOS submission, and early March biometrics. We received word that my husband's GC was approved last week, and today our case was updated to say that the card was mailed to us. There seems to be more and more quick GC approvals lately...no idea why, but USCIS works in mysterious ways sometimes. We are just feeling grateful that this part of the process went quickly.

Congratulations! I'm guessing that February wasn't a bad time to submit the AOS. You'll have your gc in no time! Cheers

WOW! how is this possible? My wife has been waiting since September 2015 and there are others who has been waiting longer than us. This process is really frustrating as USCIS is not consistent with their process. I believe someone on here who has been waiting for over a year. Just doesn't make sense who they issue GC within weeks, months and years.

But this is by any means against you. A congratulation is definitely in order. Congratulations on your super fast AOS processing. Cheers!

Thanks and Sorry to hear bout your long wait. I have read in another forum that sometimes it depends on how backed and busy the uscis office is handling your case. So keep crossing fingers.. Your wife's gc will arrive soon. They test our patience sometimes. Best of luck

Congrats!!

My wife and you have almost the exact timelines. She entered the US on a K-1 in December, we got married end of January and filed for AOS early Feb. She received her GC in the mail today.

You no longer need the EAD/AP. The GC trumps both. You are all set....you can work, get a drivers license, re-enter the US and bla bla bla. You are now considered a permanent resident of the US. Congrats again!!

Thanks! and congratulations to your wife too!

So it does usually happen. Im happy it didn't take long. Perhaps, February aint a peak season to file the AOS.

Hi All,

Just sharing my experience with my v-journey.

I got here through a K1 visa last december, got married in january and filed our AOS case on the first week of february. We also filed my EAD and AP at the same time. We had my biometrics done on March 8... within three weeks (March 30) after my biometrics was done we've received a letter in the mail from USCIS saying "Welcome to United States of America, your case has been approved and you will be receiving you permanent resident card in three weeks. After three days, we've received another mail from USCIS and......it's my green card! My permanent resident card.

Strange as it is, the process was so much faster than what I have expected. I was actually thinking i'll be getting my GC in three months after biometrics appointment as I'm basing it on most timelines here. I also did not received any EAD and AP, I don't think I need em now that I have my permanent resident card, or do I? I didn't undergo any interview neither was sent an interview appointment. So am I all set? (until the removal of conditions before the gc expires)

Am I allowed to work legally now in the US? Does this usually happen? Im kind of baffled, but nvtheless thankful.

A civil surgeon can charge you whatever amount they want for their services.

See this pinned thread > http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/551080-immunizations-ds-3025-or-i-693/

Hi thank you for this helpful link.

Does the booster shots matter? on my DS-3025, the booster shots were not stated as my booster shots happened after the interview and after my visa was approved. So instead, the local approved hospital gave me a separate booklet which contained all of my recorded vaccination shots including the recent booster shots.

So I was wondering should I still see a local civil surgeon and ask him to credit my booster shot on the i-693 or it doesn't really matter?