sree_yash

1 hour ago, aa1979 said:

And since you have been around 22 countries including Europe, and you think we are here far behind, why did you end up immigrating here or on this website? Maybe these other countries won't take you so now you are only left with a terrible nation like ours here (which is only better than 3rd world countries in your opinion)? That's a joke, but a terrible one that you are throwing out there!!! The past four years are not the standard and we proved that we self-improve and self-clean ourselves!

That’s irrevalent. But FYI I’ve dual nationality with South Africa. I immigrated here not because EU wouldn’t take me, i never applied. And my family ( wife & kids ) are here.  There are better countries than US , doesn’t make US a terrible country. That’s some poor comprehension skills on your part. Since you’re taking personal pot shots instead of discussing the actual point, i have no interest in continuing this discussion here. 

37 minutes ago, aa1979 said:

Just because you did not see new citizens from Europe immediately around you that does not mean it is not happening. It continues to happen normally to this day and there is no unstrange question about that.  It is not limited to Europeans and that's the beauty of diversity. Diversity is real, true and very strong!

 

While you are entitled to your set of opinions, I love our standards and diversity here by far! I feel many people share that opinion with me as well on this land.  The possibilities in this nation are unlike any other ones and they are limitless in its goodness. You don't see that, that's fine!  But, maybe you will one day... and I am glad for being a citizen of this country as opposed to any where else in the world.
 

Exactly. You’re entitled to your opinion & I’m entitled to mine. 
 

as for the limitless goodness part, we can agree to disagree again. Either you’re oblivious to what’s been happening since the past 4 years & again this year in November or you prefer to overlook it. That’s upto you. However i agree with you about the possibilities this land has to offer.  
 

it’s just my opinion that ( after having travelled widely - 22 countries including Europe ) US is far behind when you consider the metrics used to compare most developed countries. Of course, if you compare US with non developed  countries then US is any day better than them for living. 

2 hours ago, aa1979 said:

Universal healthcare and social security; no one can argue those two. But human rights, no way and not even close especially with immigration/citizenship in addition to many others. It is strange that you would question the motives of someone who wants to have two homes just because Germany is their first home. We are a culture of welcoming ALL immigrants including Germans if that's what he/she wants to do.

If you question the rights in Europe VS the US, then you need to look at the main reasons of why many families of European origin immigrated to this country early on of the history of this nation! It is to look for better life and human rights... Just read a little more before starting to make such comments to educate yourself. Welcome to America!
 

I’m not questioning the motive of anyone, Jeez!! 
you’re talking about immigration that happened ages ago from these countries. So much has changed in the US since. Europe & European citizens has way much better standard of living than Americans. I asked that question from that perspective. 
 

further during my oath ceremony, i didn’t see any new citizens from Europe or from any of the developed world. They were mostly from Africa, some from Asia. 

10 hours ago, BBlueB said:

- I went to the post office on 11/03/2020 (Tues) to apply.

- The website shows "they received the application on 11/09/2020 (Mon)". I think I was able to check the status online a few days before 11/09

- Received the approval email on 12/11/2020

- Expedited

- Still haven't received the passport yet (today is 12/15/2020).

That’s within the 6 weeks they say for expedited. If you haven’t received the passport even  after 6 th week. You should collect all the proof & claim for a refund. 

18 hours ago, msdynamite said:

That’s a very strange comment I don’t quite understand. I went through all this because the US became my second home. I have people here and a life I care for very much. Being a citizen is a final step to feel like I can feel home fully. 
i also kept my German citizenship because I now have two homes.

I understand Everyone has their own reason. I was just looking from a different perspective. Because Europe is far ahead in terms of universal healthcare, social security & human rights than USA. 

On 12/9/2020 at 10:19 AM, BBlueB said:

Same here. It's been about 4 weeks for me filing Expedited.

If you can show proof they didn't expedite it you can claim a refund on the cost of expedition i.e. $60.

On 12/11/2020 at 10:03 PM, BBlueB said:

I just received the email that the passport application is approved. Good luck everyone !

 

- Expedited

- Department of State received the application on 11/09/2020

- It's been about almost 5 weeks 

 

 

When did you apply ( date ) and when did it show up on their system ?

On 9/22/2020 at 2:18 PM, msdynamite said:

Thank you 😁 I just went through all emotions possible in the last two hours. How stressful immigration is.

At this point, why would any one want to immigrate to the US from Germany, putting yourself through all these  immigration stress is beyond me .

On 9/9/2020 at 4:20 PM, Giovanna024 said:

Thank You everyone I got my passport. It took me only 1 week and 5 days since applying. 

I am finally DONE‼️‼️‼️

🥳🎈🍾🥂🥳🎈🍾🥂🥳🥂🍾🎈🥳🥳❤🇺🇸

Wonderful !!! Your immigration saga comes to and end now! I think you have the record for the fastest passport issuance Lol!

On 9/9/2020 at 2:46 PM, ShawnSpiker said:

I am just thinking to change my name but I am not sure if it is a good idea and I don't know if it is going to help or have any advantage.

Did anyone change his name? is it a good idea?



 

I did. its easy.. just tell them that you would like to make a name change.

6 hours ago, gregcrs2 said:

Yes, we were talking about the passport application.

Wow! Didn’t know after i read their website that they have made so much progress. Its like they are  almost back to usual processing times

6 hours ago, gregcrs2 said:

Yes, we were talking about the passport application.

Also did you apply through Passport Agency or USPS outlet? 

6 hours ago, Charming12 said:

I don't think I would be able to vote this year with almost zero hopes of having N400 interview schedule within next 2 to 3 months. For folks who have already done with Naturalization process, make sure to vote whoever you think is best for our country and world!

Anyone but trump. Even if it’s a Goya can for president, I’ll vote for it lol

11 hours ago, Giovanna024 said:

Mine was sent to Miami. I called and got my account number and they told me where is it. 

This for passport application? 

On 9/1/2020 at 3:51 PM, TillyDog said:

Likewise.

So they have gone back to normal processing times? 

On 8/18/2020 at 7:16 PM, Giovanna024 said:

Thanks now my Anxiety is 10000because I dont know

They don’t ask definitions most of the time. Just  questions from the 100 questions list

15 hours ago, sree_yash said:

Oath ceremony is scheduled on September 1st. 

Am just concerned whether it will get rescheduled because there’s no funding for them after Aug 31 & 1/3 off staff are going to be furloughed.. 

Oath ceremony is scheduled on September 1st. 

20 hours ago, Giovanna024 said:

Niceee I just wish I find out about stupid Miami🙄

Is it for N-400 or Combo ?

So the USCIS widget says " We scheduled your naturalization ceremony". Waiting for the documents tab to be updated to see the date and time of oath ceremony... I see the finish line.. kind of.. phew!

2 hours ago, Rick & Apple said:

Once she arrived in the U.S., we moved fast to continue the process.

She arrived Nov. 1, 2016 and we got married Nov. 9 and filed AOS Nov. 18. Her green card arrived April 7, 2017, so that was only 9.5 months from starting the K-1.

that was pretty super fast!

6 hours ago, Quarknase said:

With the current challenges at USPS you might very well become a citizen before that letter arrives 😁 congratulations!

I’m excited for all of you that are progressing 🙏🏽

I thought you need the letter and answer the YES or NO questions on page 2 before they allow you to take the oath..

51 minutes ago, Giovanna024 said:

Thank You my friend

Congrats. Going to be easy peasy.

1 hour ago, Undecided said:

Because we are in the middle of a pandemic? Because you can’t have 50 people at a time Oath ceremonies? Because in some states the courts are still closed?

Uscis can tweak it. They used to do same day oath ceremony right after the interview. They are doing it in some  states. This pandemic situation can be used to reinstate same day oath ceremony instead of going back into the bureaucratic maze. 

1 hour ago, Giovanna024 said:

What state? How long have you been waiting?

Ohio. 

Why is USCIS taking their sweet time to schedule oath ceremonies after approvals? 

1 hour ago, KiritoW said:

Can someone add me to the spreadsheet?

 

Long time lurker but my patience is running out. Why is everything so complicated? Predicted net deficit, now it's surplus. And furlough pushed till the end of the month.

 

I have seen many of you here waiting since January as well. It shouldn't take this long if they can just uniformly agree on rescheduling policy. Some states start scheduling while some only do Oath.  Chicago for example are not doing any interviews, but they are doing Oath (Not Judicial). Texas for example doing Judicial oath where the judge talks remotely via a big screen. So why can't Chicago do the same? 

 

As a university student, I had everything planned out, was hoping that the process could be completed by August before my semester starts. The pandemic is unfortunate but this is just ridiculous.

 

This whole thing is just a mess all around, so much incompetency from head to bottom. It adds so much unnecessary stress to my daily life. 

One word- bureaucracy 

27 minutes ago, Undecided said:

Since I’m not resident in the UK I’m not entitled to nhs care anyway. I‘d have to be living there for 6 months before I became eligible again.

 

I can keep my British citizenship. However you do have to recite the oath when you naturalize and I am not a person who could do that if I had reservations. Which I did until recently.

 

The oath specifically says

 

”I hereby declare, on oath, that I absolutely and entirely renounce and abjure all allegiance and fidelity to any foreign prince, potentate, state, or sovereignty, of whom or which I have heretofore been a subject or citizen; ...” 

i have hereditary titles in my home country which is given along with my names. I did a name change & renounced it while applying for US citizenship. 

27 minutes ago, Undecided said:

See my post about this one.

US doesn’t care whether you have other citizenships but some countries doesn’t allow dual citizenship.