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23 hours ago, OldUser said:

How did it go?

No problems. I passed. 

My interview is tomorrow so I'm already nervous. I just got an email saying action was taken on my case and to log in, but when I log in nothing has changed and my interview is still listed as tomorrow. Any ideas what may have happened?

2 minutes ago, Lil bear said:

What letter are you referring to ? 

The interview letter. 

Thanks! I read the letter quickly when I was making sure all my papers were together and I didn't know if I needed it or not since we are divorced and I'm applying based on my time here, not on the marriage. 

20 minutes ago, Boiler said:

Naturalisation?

 

This sounds more like a vasectomy

 

Anyway theoretically they don't look at the marriage but in practice they can and sometimes do, so I would prepare on that basis. Plenty of people on here have gone through the process in this situation, also do not understand the Birth Certificate issue.

🤣 Ops auto correct. 

Thanks for clarification. I don't think I need it then. But I'm taking all the documents I have.

I got divorced last year and I'm applying for my US citizenship. On the paper it asks for a spouses birth certificate. I can ask but I'm not sure if he'll let me borrow that. I have all the other required paperwork and divorce decree. I've been in the US for almost 8 years now and my daughter is a US citizen from birth. Has anyone else filed after divorce and did they require the birth certificate of your ex spouse?

Thanks.

On 2/20/2024 at 7:24 PM, NorthByNorthwest said:

 

I'll also point out a standard reminder - don't get so caught up in interview prep that you forget planning for getting a US passport if you have international travel coming up later in the spring/summer. Keep in mind that you will hand in your green card when you take the oath and you have to leave/reenter with a US passport from there on.

Thank you. Not planning any international travel right now but I will take that into consideration. It would be awesome if I can get approved same day but if not hopefully quickly after. 

N-400 interview. I applied January 9th at the Louisville KY office. The appointment is April 10th they made the appointment today.

Sorry for this question and I'm not sure if it can be answered or not. But this morning I checked my account and I have an appointment for April 10th. Previously the processing time said 5 months and now it says 7. How long after the interview does it take for them to process everything and give a decision or does it depend?

Thank you, I did a practice of the 100 questions and got 91 out of 100 I'm just really anxious because it's oral so I'm using flashcards instead of multiple choice to practice. 

When you did your test was it 10 questions? What type of questions did they ask? I have the file, and most of them I know the answers too but things like dates etc might be problematic for me (I'm going to study as I just applied). Thanks.

I'm currently finishing up university and will graduate in the summer. My husband and I have been together almost 7 years. I have plenty of time left on my greencard but am trying to think when would be the best time to apply so I can study for the test. How long does it take approximately?

Thanks.

16 minutes ago, TBoneTX said:

These organizations in Texas may be able to refer you to resources more locally:

https://guides.sll.texas.gov/legal-advocacy-organizations/immigrants

Thank you.

1 hour ago, Boiler said:

I would imagine every student has a slightly different or sometimes completely different case.

 

As a general rule marriage to a US Citizen opens a lot of doors.

But not for school children.

11 minutes ago, Rocio0010 said:

And where are your students from?

Colombia. Sorry I was replying during work. Thank you.

10 minutes ago, Rocio0010 said:

That's exactly where I was getting to, if OP could share the city and where students are from we could all chime in with organization referrals.

My state is in my signature bar. Im in Kentucky. But we are rural so I'm looking for a resource online. 

6 minutes ago, Boiler said:

https://www.aila.org/

Thank you!

5 minutes ago, Rocio0010 said:

I also want to add that, as much as you can help them and want to help them with immigration, you're their teacher. Do not mix stuff. 

Where are they from? Usually in bigger cities there are centers from their community that might offer some help.

Yes this is why I came here to ask for a resource. I think as a teacher I can point them to a resource but it's going to be as far as I can go. My instinct is to help them, but I could get into a legal grey area so if I can point them in the direction of where to get information it would make me feel like I've helped as they can get the advice they need.

I teach ESL at various school settings. Some of my students are asking me how I applied for my green card, but it's different for them as they have different circumstances. The particular situation that I am dealing with right now is a student asked me how he adjusts his legal status. I know there is paperwork but I feel like it's probably something a lawyer needs to help with. I do not know his legal status if he is undocumented, or refugee but he will turn 18 soon and has a younger sibling who I am also teaching. I have realized that I can't help them with the paperwork as it's too complex for me to deal with. Can someone please point me in the direction of a resource I can direct these type of students too? Most of them can only speak limited English as they are learning English at school with me. This is not the first student I have taught who has fled from violence. Some of them are registered and some of them are undocumented, some of them I don't know. They are good kids and really deserve a better life than this. 

Thank you.

4 hours ago, Mike E said:

There is an official USCIS study app for iPhone and android. Play the app for 3 hours and you will learn all the answers by rote memory. I did it in the waiting room. 
 

https://www.uscis.gov/feecalculator
 

Thank you,  I found the app and it looks like the fee is less than I thought.  

4 hours ago, MASH said:

They are very easy nothing to worry about , 

 

here are the questions they may ask, I feel if I can pass anyone can  

 

 

Thanks for the video,  I'll start studying ahead of time.

I'm in the last year of my Batchelors degree now and my husband and I have been talking about traveling for work. It would be hard for me to come back to the US if I don't apply for citizenship as well as applying for visas to work abroad.  I have a few questions about the process. 

How hard is the citizenship exam? I studied US history at university  but I'm not sure if that's enough to pass. What other steps are involved and how expensive is it? I still have a while left on my greencard before it needs to be renewed but I've been here 6 years so I think it's time to start thinking about applying. 

Thank you. 

Thanks that's what I thought and I'm glad you could confirm this for me. 

Please don't judge me for asking this question.  My husband and both our children are US citizens. But I'm a legal permanent resident with a 10 year green card. I work at the hospital and my husband has just lost his job. I'm meant to be starting nursing school in August depending on how everything goes. I work on the desk as well as assist nurses with patient care. I can pick up work but I don't think it will near the costs of how much my husband was earning.  My husband is thinking about applying for SNAP because we are struggling to afford food with out his wages. We are probably going to struggle even with assistance and overtime. He was going to apply for me too but I told him he should probably only apply for him and the kids as I'm sure I don't qualify for government assistance like food stamps. I've never once thought we would be in this position but strange times... so grateful I work in healthcare so I can provide for my family. 

31 minutes ago, Duncan21 said:

My case also went to MSC, and received the biometrics appt about a week after NOA....but I also think it depends on your location and volume of applicants going for biometrics at the Application Support Center (ASC)....remember, there are other folks going for biometrics for citizenship, etc

 

 

You would have to notify USCIS of your change of address and it's likely you may receive biometrics appointment before June.

Well that works i guess. 

I think forgot to update. My greencard expired 28th feb. I got NOA1 extention for 18 months in the mail on the 26th. I'm not hugely fussed but i do hope they don't take too long as we are planning on moving out of state June/July and I'd really like to not have to travel back to KY for my appointments.