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    N400 APRIL 2019 FILERS

    in US Citizenship Case Filing and Progress Reports

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    16 hours ago, Vikingoutwest said:

    Latest stats:

    62 applicants

    49 have had/are scheduled for interviews

    33 have become citizens

    1 more is scheduled for the Oath

     

    This coming week our group has 5 interviews!

    @Vikingoutwest (me yay!) has an interview 11/25

    @butalas has an interview 11/25

    @Mila has an interview 11/25

    @Natfor2019 has an interview 11/25

    @EA & AM has an interview 11/27

     

    Congratulations and good luck to everyone!!! 😄

    I'm here just waiting for the good news. ,🙌🙏🙌🙏 "You're Approved"

    N400 APRIL 2019 FILERS

    in US Citizenship Case Filing and Progress Reports

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    On 10/27/2019 at 1:42 AM, _Blossom_ said:

    That is AWESOME! I’m literally smiling as I type this. Congrats @Vikingoutwest and BEST OF LUCK to all of you guys!!! 
     

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    I’ve got my final update: my US Passport just came in the mail today (!!!). I was given a 6-8 week estimate but I guess they say that just to be safe, because usually it takes much less time than that! I applied the day of my oath (10/10) so it’s only been two weeks 😄 Again, thanks all for all the support throughout the months and I wouldn’t have done this so effortlessly (as possible lol) if it weren’t for y’all 😄

    @_Blossom_, that was very fast. I didn't know you could get a passport within that time frame for standard service. I applied for expedited passport. Congratulations! This is finally over for you. Now the world is ours😀😀😀😀

    N400 APRIL 2019 FILERS

    in US Citizenship Case Filing and Progress Reports

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    Finally, the journey that started since January 2012, came to an end today. I give credit to the Creator of the universe. The One who sees and knows all things. Thanks to my family and friends. How can I forget to thank this group for the joint support thru this N400 process. You are all wonderful people. You all helped and encouraged me during my difficult times. Good luck to all still waiting and with God above; it shall be well with thee.

     

    Now I can go to bed stress- free without worrying of being deported. The rest is now history. WHAT a journey to remember!!!

     

    God is good all the times and all of the times God is great!!! To HIM alone I give praise.

    🙏🙌🙏🙌🙏🙌🙏🙌🙏🙌🙏🙌🙏🙌🙏

    #Naturalized USCITIZEN#

    10/25/19

    N400 APRIL 2019 FILERS

    in US Citizenship Case Filing and Progress Reports

    Posted · Edited by chars

    @emerlee85, to answer your question.

     

    *Immigration officer- "Are you currently working?" "What do you do for a living?" Or "How do you support yourself?"

     

    *Emerless85 response- Currently I'm not working. I was working at XYZ company, but just got laid off. If this was your only job and the one you placed on your application nothing to worry about.

     

    Be prepared to answer, sometimes the officer might want to know the date of  employment.

     

    Good luck!

    N400 APRIL 2019 FILERS

    in US Citizenship Case Filing and Progress Reports

    Posted

    18 hours ago, goodsoohe5919 said:

    hello everyone!

     

    just wondering, 

    How long did you guys study for the test?? did you guys use the book or online? I think it would be extremely helpful to know 😊

    There are so many resources available both online and offline. You can also check out YouTube as well, USCIS citizenship civics' booklet, USCIS.gov,  Play store app on citizenship study questions, etc. 1 month is sufficient to know those answers by heart and recite. Good luck to you!

    N400 APRIL 2019 FILERS

    in US Citizenship Case Filing and Progress Reports

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    2 hours ago, _Blossom_ said:

    Hey everyone, so just a little update on my case - I became a US citizen this afternoon!

    The ceremony took place at a community college's auditorium downtown where I live. It wasn't as long as I had expected, it probably lasted about an hour and a half, but before it began we waited for about an hour, just to get everyone settled and seated. I was surprised to see I was the only one from Brazil, but there were so many other nationalities present! We got sworn in by a really nice female judge, who went over what it'd be like to be a US citizen, what responsibilities vs. rights we'd have after taking the oath, etc etc. It was a very interesting and pretty emotional ceremony. Everyone was very cordial and professional. I got my certificate, registered to vote, and went to the post office to apply for a passport right away! Next step is to wait about 10 days or so until going to the SS building to update my status on their database.

    Good luck to all of us, from now on forward! Good luck to those who are still waiting as well. And many thanks to everyone. We've become a community who have held each other up through the ups and downs. I'm just honestly so glad I'm done with USCIS (for now at least). Thanks again & best of luck to all! 😁

    @blossom congratulations! Your journey is finally over.

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    N400 APRIL 2019 FILERS

    in US Citizenship Case Filing and Progress Reports

    Posted · Edited by chars

    N400 Interview Experience at Philadelphia USCIS' Field Office October 9, 2019 @ 10am

     

     

    So my situation is not strange to every original filer on this group. I had earlier on intended to withdraw my N400 application at the interview due to bitter marriage confusion that I thought would've led to an immediate divorce. Well, two (2) days before my interview, I made the decision not to withdraw based on advise from people like you, immediate relatives, and two (2) lawyers. 


    had my interview in Philadelphia today (filed late March, 3 years rule). 

    I arrived 3 hours early before my interview to avoid any unforeseen circumstances. I played it rather safe than sorry because of traffic, mechanical breakdown, traffic stop, etc. I didn't check in until it was time.  Check in was super easy and then the wait started. There are three doors out of which the officers will come and call your number. Mine was number 1. The receptionist will let you know which door or/section is yours when you checked in. Please be informed that even though you arrived early, they will not call you in until it's your time.


    I waited for about 20 minutes after I checked in before my number was called. The officer, an African American woman in her 50s came out, called my name and walked me through the door that leads to her office.

     

    NOTE: I took every single document related to my immigration history. Always play it safe.

     

    She placed me under oath, and then requested my diver's license, green card, and passport. She took my picture and my fingerprints. 
    First up was the test.

     

    My six questions were:


    1. Who is the father of our country?
    2. If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
    3. Name one branch of the government?

    4. There are how many justices on the supreme Court?
    5. Who veto bills?
    6. We vote US senator for how many years?
    The 'read' sentence was ' Who was the first president of the United States?'
    The 'write' sentence was ' Washington was our first president.

     

    Then we went through the application, asked me to state my full name, date of birth, whether I'm working, my wife's name,  and she made some corrections for me (for example I put in that my wife was married '1' time, which obviously she was married before. It should've been 2 times and not 1. (This was honest  misunderstanding of that question) She also asked me for the full name of wife's prior spouse, if we have any kids. She asked me whether my traffic citation was paid. She asked if I'm still married and living with my spouse. She didn't ask me when I became permanent resident, what date I got married, what date I started work or how long I been there. She didn't ask me for any dates on my application with the exception of my date of birth.

     

    NOTE: I memorized all the dates on my application.

     

    She then went to the 'YES' and 'NO' questions and asked every single question. As others have said, they go through all questions again. 

    At the end I had to sign for the changes she made and then sign for the oath. 

     

    For some reason, she couldn't find my tax returns' documents, marriage certificate, divorce decree, and our son's birth certificate on her system. I told her I did upload all of them, but she insisted she can't find it. I kindly ask her to check to (Upload additional evidence tab)... and yes behold it was right there. I took deep breath of relieve. She looked at the supporting documents I had uploaded. She didn't ask for any of the originals that I brought (wife's's passport or naturalization cert or anything).

    Then she took the piece of paper with the boxes and marked  'passed civic and history and recommending my application for approval'.

     

    My officer was super really really nice, friendly, professional, and interactive. She made me feel at ease; even though I was 10% nervous and 90% anxious which is normal for this process. We talked about the weather, how she was feeling hungry and planned on going for lunch right after her next interview. 

     

    FUN FACT:

    The officer who interviewed me for my N400 is the best friend to the lady who interviewed us during our Adjustment of Status interview but has since retired. 

     

     

    What were my tips.

    1. I maintained eye contact and smile throughout the interview

    2. I was truthful

    3. I only answered questions that were asked (I didn't volunteer answers or talk too much)

    4. I prepared very well ( studied the civics and history and memorized all the answers.

    5. I reviewed my N400 application and knew my responses

     

    Each case is unique and different. Don't read too much into people's negative interview experiences and conclude that yours will be the same as theirs. Be yourself, be positive, keep the 'WHY IF' out of your mind. Be respectful, professional, truthful and honest. Sometimes the little things that we intend to hide doesn't matter or wouldn't affect USCIS' decision about your case. 

     

    However, this journey is not over yet but my anxiety has dropped to 10%. Good luck to everyone and be blessed.

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    N400 APRIL 2019 FILERS

    in US Citizenship Case Filing and Progress Reports

    Posted

    12 minutes ago, ANF2014 said:

    Hi everyone! My husband and I moved into our new home this weekend and now he can't find his passport (thinks it accidentally got thrown away 😒) . His interview for Citizenship is on October 22nd.  What happens if you go to the interview without the passport? Will this effect him getting an approval? He can prove that he's never been out of the country longer than 6 months based on work history and pay stubs. I don't think we'd be able to get a new passport in time, and even if we did it wouldn't show any of the previous travel information. 

    I-94 serves the purpose. This will not be an issue. 

    N400 APRIL 2019 FILERS

    in US Citizenship Case Filing and Progress Reports

    Posted

    4 hours ago, El Burro said:

    My wife went to her interview this morning. It went okay, however the IO's native language was not English and my wife had a terrible time understanding anything the officer was saying to her, and at one point even threatened to stop the interview and reschedule with a different IO. Somehow she got through it and was given a piece of paper that had "recommended for approval"box checked, so I'm assuming we're waiting for the oath ceremony date (IO wasn't very clear about that either)!

    Thank God we're almost done with USCIS!!!

    Congratulations to your wife @El Burro

    N400 APRIL 2019 FILERS

    in US Citizenship Case Filing and Progress Reports

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    1 hour ago, shearar said:

    @chars
    I will be the #10th person who will ask to keep going, at the interview, as far as i remember, nothing will be asked as if you are in good condition or not currently with your spouse, thats because couples are always up and down, disagree and agree, even what ever decision you have made, you're still married legally!, and this argument with your spouse might be changed later! no one knows how god can changes hearts.
    Best of luck with any decision you're taking. 

    I appreciate. Thanks!

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