Just now, SusieQQQ said:

Ok so continuous residence is ok.

 

And the poster above is correct that trips under 24 hours don’t need to be listed, so your 20+ holidays and any work flights longer than a day are what you need.

Excellent news, thanks! Should I make a list of all my trips outside for more than 24hrs and bring it with me to the interview?

1 hour ago, SusieQQQ said:

Can you confirm that none of your absences was longer than 180 days?

Correct none were longer than 180 days.

4 hours ago, Boiler said:

Wondering if you meet the requirement to naturalise. 

 

I know a friend of mine who is also a pilot is charged $1.50 per flight so that route plus presumably the flights show up on line through your account.

Most of the overnights are under 24 hours. It's the 20+ vacations  

Thanks for all the replies. I'll dig deep into my memory (Good thing we've got photo documentation to assist) and write down the dates. You think it's sufficient to bring this along to the interview and if asked present it or just give it to them straight away?

3 hours ago, bing10 said:

 

You can get a full list of your entries and departures from the following site:

 

https://i94.cbp.dhs.gov/I94/#/home

 

Doesn't work  "No record found for traveler." 

Hello VJ members,

I am an airline pilot and travel out of country all the time. Also, one of the perks is cheap travel so we've been on many trips abroad in the last 4 years. When I was filing out the N400 I wanted to quickly get the form filled out. I thought I could come back and edit it with all the travel dates. Well, it seems the form can't be modified and looking though my passport it seems unlikely I will get it right anyway. 

I've tried the CBP website but that doesn't work. None of my trips have never been over 1 year limitation for green card holders. Is there anything I can do? Maybe a affidavit that I've been unable to document my travel dates because of the extent of travel I've been doing and that at no point was I out of the country for more than a year at a time. 

Any advice would be helpful
 

1 minute ago, zilchfox said:

Yep! It will ask for more additional paperwork. Definitely start collecting your taxes and such (including transcripts, W2s, 1099s, etc), utility bills, updated bank statements, etc, anything you haven’t already given them. And then duplicate it all, as they will want to keep a copy of all that on file.

Wow, good info! Thanks for the heads up. I'll get on that

11 minutes ago, zilchfox said:

Thanks! And yes, if you have a pending I-751, you’ll soon get a notice to appear for an interview for I-751 at the exact same location, date, and time as your N-400 interview, give it a week or so for the second notice to come in. (This notice will tell you to bring your spouse).
 

Yes, my husband was with me for the whole interview. 

Ohh wow, thanks for the tip! I had no clue there's another notice that is being sent for the I-751. 

7 minutes ago, Mike E said:

You need to bring your spouse if you desire approval versus an RFE.

Thanks! 

Hello VJ members,

looking for anyone who's had a combo interview. I received interview date for N400 only but I'm assuming it'll be a combo to process the I-751 as well. Do I need to take my spouse to the interview or not?

Thank you very much for any advice

2 hours ago, zilchfox said:

Just passed the combo I-751/N-400 interview flawlessly this morning!

 

I-751 portion was super easy. I had virtually all my paperwork separated in two piles: Copies, and Originals, except for taxes, I had copies and originals separated by years. They wanted the 2020 and 2019 taxes, however we could only provide 2019 since we have yet to file for 2020, they weren't interested in what I prepared from 2016-2018. The interview felt more like a natural conversation, even had a few laughs between the three of us.

 

I-751 Result: Approved. No Green Card will be issued due to the combo interview.

 

N-400 was very easy, too. They did the civics test first, and asked the following questions (and my answers):

 

We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years?
A: 6 (Correct)

 

Who signs bills to become laws?
A: The President (correct)

 

What does the President's Cabinet do?
A: Advises the President (correct)

 

When must all men register for the Selective Service?
A: Between ages 18 to 26. (correct)

 

What is your age? (random question thrown in the middle of the test)
A: 32

 

There were 13 original states. Name three.
A: North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia (correct)

 

What happened at the Constitutional Convention?
A: The Constitution was written. (correct)

 

They stopped after the 6th question. The English test for reading and writing was super simple. If you can participate on this forum and verbally talk to people, you've already passed. I was then informed that I have passed both the civics and English portions of the interview.

After a rapid fire of questions that you have to say yes or no to, I was presented with Form N-652.

 

N-400 Result: Application recommended for approval on the spot! Pending final approval and oath ceremony.

 

The bottom of this says estimated 4 months (!) and the top of the page says estimated 9 months (!!). Not sure why it would take so long especially after approval, but it is what it is. Hopefully I at least get naturalized before my drivers license expires again, so I don't have to get another I-551 stamp (and yet another 1 year drivers license).

Congrats!!! I just got my interview scheduled and my I-751 is pending. I'm guessing it's going to be a combo interview. Did your spouse go to the interview as well or you had to USCIS agents "few laughs between the three of us"? 

3 minutes ago, Quarknase said:

Probably just a system glitch, I wouldn’t pay any attention to that.

 

For a case inquiry, the dates in the online portal are not accurate and don’t hold any weight. You need to go by USCIS processing times. This is currently Minneapolis for N400 - filers with PD January 3rd 2019 and earlier can make a case inquiry. I recommend that you monitor there (times get updated frequently) for when you can make a case inquiry. You can also check for your I-751 there and see if you can already make an inquiry why your case is taking longer than regular processing times.

 

Thanks for the message. I'll monitor that site. Cheers

Also, any ideas as to what "Invalid date Case Is Being Actively Reviewed By USCIS" means? It's under case history. 

Hi everyone,

I've had no movement at all after getting my biometrics done. Logged in today and I see estimated wait time of 4 days. Is the system playing with my emotions?  Anyway, I hear Minneapolis is notoriously slow. As far as my I-751 goes i'm ready to be scheduled for interview since June 14, 2019. Should I contact them about the N400 or wait till Janaury? Thanks

Filled yesterday, got email today that fingerprint is scheduled. estimated completion Jan 2021 (Minneapolis). ROC is still pending.Good luck

Joining this thread. Filed January 2019, MSC19904. Status changed June 16, ready to be scheduled for interview.

Just got a change of status alert on the app "Case is Ready to Be Scheduled for An Interview"! 

17 hours ago, johhny5 said:

For those that have received their Bio-metrics letters, does the website get updated from the generic message to anything?  Or does it just stay with the same generic message?

 

We received your case

You do not need to do anything at this time

We will let you know if we need anything else from you as we continue to review your case.

 

Fingerprint Review Was Completed

As of February 4, 2019, we completed our review of your fingerprints and are working on your Form I-751, Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence, Receipt Number MSC199XXXXXX, at our National Benefits Center location. We will let you know if we make a decision or need anything from you. If you move, go to www.uscis.gov/addresschange to give us your new mailing address.

7 hours ago, flyingmamba said:

I've got not 1 but 2 letters in the mail coming today from USCIS! Maybe 1 is the NOA and the other a duplicate?

So, i got 2 copies of extension letter today! 

Filled Jan 10

Bio comleted Feb 4

NOA Feb 07

1 minute ago, Cryssiekins said:

Or a biometrics appointment!  

Already got that letter and completed biometrics on the 4th of Feb. 

I've got not 1 but 2 letters in the mail coming today from USCIS! Maybe 1 is the NOA and the other a duplicate?

55 minutes ago, flyingmamba said:

Got my bio done yesterday. No letter of extension yet. Filled Jan 10

Online status shows "As of February 4, 2019, we completed our review of your fingerprints and are working on your Form I-751, Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence, Receipt Number MSC199XXXXXXX, at our National Benefits Center location. We will let you know if we make a decision or need anything from you. If you move, go to www.uscis.gov/addresschange to give us your new mailing address."

Got my bio done yesterday. No letter of extension yet. Filled Jan 10

14 hours ago, NYC waiting game said:

 Wow you bio came in so early. May I ask which center did you file to?

PO box in Phoenix

5 minutes ago, gregcrs2 said:

bio letter

Great, thanks! I see you had an appointment for 22 but got it done earlier. Is that normal? Did you schedule it? 

6 hours ago, flyingmamba said:

I still haven't received a text message ( I attached a G1145). I'll try calling them using the above method and get a case number. Thanks! 

Actually, I take this back, I won't be calling them. Just saw an image of a letter, thanks to informed delivery by USPS, from USCIS. It's from "Department of Homeland Security, National Benefits Center, Post box 648005, Lee's Summit, MO 64002" Any ideas what this might be?