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Card production alert and no actual approval letter is common in ROC and even AOS. I never received an approval letter either; I just got the updated green card.

Probably because of high instances of fraud. In some parts of the world--where documentation sometimes isn't reliable--people use the spousal route to help siblings/other relatives to immigrate. Would a DNA test complicate your case? I think it's absurd for them to request a DNA test between him and your daughter; that's not at all relevant.  Very intrusive and unnecessary.

However, a DNA test to determine any connection between him and you isn't an unusual request.

45 minutes ago, ruby_7 said:

You seem worried about calling names, of course they have to call names pretty sure.  Is there something wrong in your name? Seems like you're ashamed of your name..

 

If you watch some recent citizenship ceremonies posted in youtube, they call the names when they distributed the certificate upfront in stage.

They definitely don't do this everywhere, and it really doesn't matter why someone doesn't want their first name divulged; that's their business.

The USCIS reps at my ceremony seemed to be going out of their way to not divulge any personal information. Our line into the room had a gap and a "wait here" sign while they inspected a person's interview notice questionnaire several feet ahead. They also directed people to seating in such an order so that certificates could be handed out as people stood up to leave, with the USCIS reps only whispering each person's first name to confirm. Seemed respectful, but it will definitely depend on the location., @weakheart

7 hours ago, Melissa Sinasac said:

Finally! Took 116 days for my case to be updated online that they are now producing my card. 

Congrats.

USPS has always been fine for me, and I'm sure private couriers have caused others in your shoes similar stress. People should send their papers in whatever form they can and want.

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will these mistake cause any delay?

No.

You can bring a corrected print out of the N-400 travel history page to the interview. 

4 hours ago, marcusa said:

it depends on when the state judge is available to show up at the oath day, Usually judges dont work for immigration event that much, once a month probably. USCIS has not power to push...You will be hold(weeks to months ) for this unfortunately, because it's free for name change along with N400.

 

For that reason, before filing N400, i already chose to change my legal name at local court of course, it was not free but fast though.

i received the court documents at the hearing day,which was a week after i filed for name change at county court.

 

 

Federal judges administer the oath. It never depends on the judge's availability because district courts have a set schedule for naturalization ceremonies. There are different schedules for different jurisdiction, but in this case, yes it is once a month: http://www.vaed.uscourts.gov/resources/naturalization/Alexandria%20Naturalization.html

Other jurisdictions can have several scheduled oath ceremonies before a judge in a month.

It will be valid for domestic travel until October, 2020. WI is a REAL ID Act compliant state, so the January 2018 date doesn't apply to WI license holders (regardless of the "not for federal purposes" notation).

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Wisconsin DMV issues REAL ID compliant products (marked with a µ) in accordance with the federal Real ID Actof 2005. If you plan to fly within the U.S., visit a military base or other federal buildings, the Department of Homeland Security will require identification that is REAL ID compliant (or show another acceptable form of identification, such as a passport) beginning October 1, 2020.

http://wisconsindot.gov/Pages/dmv/license-drvs/how-to-apply/mailed.aspx

Depends on:

- Volume of cases

- Your field office

- Your actual case

You can review the progress reports forum for an idea on case progression for similarly timed filed cases (but every case is unique): http://www.visajourney.com/forums/forum/161-us-citizenship-case-filing-and-progress-reports/

You can also follow the USCIS processing times for your field office (Detroit?): https://egov.uscis.gov/cris/processTimesDisplayInit.do (these aren't always accurate, but you can see the cases they are currently processing for N-400s).

Yes.

First, go ASAP to where your biometrics appointment was and attempt a late walk-in. If they don't take you, call the USCIS customer service number (1 (800) 375-5283) immediately after trying a walk-in and request a tier 2 officer and ask them to do a reschedule for your biometrics. Persist with tier 2 before doing a mail-in request. If the officer bitches at you, isn't being helpful, or tells you to do a mail-in request, hang up and call back again until you get an officer who is helpful. If you get nowhere with tier 2 after persisting, you're unfortunately left with having to do a mail-in request.

Your legal status doesn't change because you misplaced the card; the card is just physical proof of your status. The I-90 is there for people who lose their cards, which happens all the time, and you've already filed to replace it and replace it is what they'll do... eventually. It's a waiting game and not something to worry about unless you have some travel plans around the corner. And if you need to change jobs, you can use your state ID / driver's license and your social security card.

Do you have photocopies of the card or any correspondence that has your "alien number"? You'd need the alien number if there are any changes in employment while you're waiting for the replacement. You don't need the actual green card to start a new job. You can use your driver's license and your social security card (unrestricted), but you'd need your alien number in any case.

Your current employer shouldn't be bothering you about verifying your work authorization if they already did that when you started. A lost card doesn't change your actual status. Might try getting the stamp at an infopass with the I-90 receipt if any travel plans are coming up.

Wait and then potentially a Request for Evidence if it strikes their fancy. If not, a ten-year card or an interview notice in the mail... several... SEVERAL months from now (possibly longer). 

Without knowing exactly what it looks like but going by the majority of flag design shirts, I don't think it'd be appropriate. I'd dress comfortably but conservatively.

You can send photocopies of any original documents / certificates and their certified English translations without notarizing. You'll need the originals on hand for the IO at the AOS interview.

Whatever you want. There's no dress code. I've seen people  processed in PJs who look like they just rolled out of bed. 

Just now, venom123 said:

Thanks, I probably wouldn't have called again if you said that. 

 

The whole situation scared me and I was worried she'd deny my application if I said something wrong

 

My USCIS center is in IL, but I'll be in seattle, washington on my appointment date. Do you think I should go to the center at my exact appointment date? Or should I go to the appointment whenever is convenient for me?

Try going early to see if they'll take you. If they turn you away, you have some time to reschedule it and figure it out after Seattle.

Here's another thread where someone went to a different location for biometrics with success (as well as some people in the comments mentioning success): http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/331022-can-i-go-to-a-different-uscis-office-for-biometrics/

There is no guarantee that they'll take you, but I'd at least try.

A lot of people have had success with early walk-ins, but some do get turned away. There's no harm in trying if it isn't a huge hassle. If it is a hassle, might just be best to reschedule it. Tier 2 isn't going to tell you to go somewhere other than where and when you're scheduled to go, and they're generally pissy. I usually just hung up on them when they immediately copped a major attitude and just called back. Don't let the experience put you off you from inquiring about any future issues. Sometimes you do get someone pleasant and helpful.

There's no guarantee, but you could try a walk-in at the closer one at an earlier date. 

Unfortunately, you no longer qualify under the three-year rule. Here is what the regs say:

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(2) Loss of Marital Union.

 

(i) Divorce, death or expatriation. A person is ineligible for naturalization as the spouse of a United States citizen under Section 319(a) of the Act if, before or after the filing of the application, the marital union ceases to exist due to death or divorce, or the citizen spouse has expatriated. Eligibility is not restored to an applicant whose relationship to the citizen spouse terminates before the applicant's admission to citizenship, even though the applicant subsequently marries another United States citizen.

https://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-11261/0-0-0-31517/0-0-0-31522.html

I can't say if there is a possibility of recouping your fees, but I suspect not. Someone else might know and weigh in on whether the fees may be refunded. You can also try speaking to USCIS (tier 2 officer on their customer service line or infopass). It seems so harsh, I'm sorry.

SSNs are unique identifiers; they are not the only identifiers used by credit bureaus. Whether it's reported accurately to the bureaus might be an issue, but if it is, you can certainly update your credit file with a SSN later. 

Either way, secured cards are fantastic for anyone wanting to get a start on building credit (and sometimes one of the only options), and you definitely should get a start on building credit ASAP. I got one with Capital One as soon as I could while on F-1. It helped tremendously. I had a SSN from the get-go though.

For an example, I know that the Chicago field office covers parts of Indiana, and the St. Louis field office covers a lot of southern Illinois counties. So not everyone is limited to a field office in their state; it depends on where they reside in their state. There are also Application Support Centers that do biometrics outside of the actual field offices, so you may not necessarily have to go to your USCIS field office for your biometrics. You can google "USCIS application support centers" to see if there are any closer to you than your field office. I believe they try to schedule people at locations that are closest to them, and it looks like there are no field offices in ND and SD. Next one east is St. Paul in MN.

Congrats @weakheart! 

I just followed the USCIS suggestions as Wuozopo pointed out. I only submitted IRS tax transcripts for the previous three years and my marriage certificate. I brought more recent mortgage statements and bank statements (covering the duration of the pending N-400), our deed, and a car title to the actual interview but the IO didn't need to see them. Put some joint statements aside for the actual interview just in case, but I wouldn't worry about having to send an actual novel with the N-400.

Here's the checklist from USCIS if you haven't already seen it: https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/files/article/attachments.pdf