kandikandi

1 minute ago, Fe.Ta said:

This is true.  @EllisAndRenz had a similar situation with his wife.  It will depend on the officer.

Do you think having a copy of my marriage cert will help? 

Hi everyone - due to a family emergency I had to book a ticket to the UK for the next day.  Although I naturalized in April, I never got around to getting my US passport, so Im having to travel on my native passport which features my maiden name.  I brought my naturalization certificate and my drivers license (both have my married name, which matches my reservation).  When I checked in, the lady mentioned that TSA may not let me through because my passport does not match my reservation - but they just looked at my license and let me through, and I am currently waiting at my gate to board.  The problem is I am nervous about coming back home in a week.  My passport features my maiden name, I have my naturalization certificate with me, and I forgot my marriage cert (but I found a scan of it on my email on my phone).  Do you think I should anticipate a problem getting back home next week?  Thanks for any and all advice - I entered the US on a K1 visa in 2016 and never left the country because I never wanted to encounter a situation where I got locked out….so I am literally sitting her nervous as hell because I forgot my marriage cert at home.  Thank you!

On 6/13/2022 at 1:54 PM, Katherine93 said:

Hi all,

 

Curious how long did it take for y'all from application to interview being scheduled? Looking at the Houston timelines it varies from 3 months to almost two years.... not sure what to expect 😕 

 

I filed on Feb 21 under 5 year rule. 

I filed late August 2021- interviewed Jan 12 and took the oath on April 13.  When I passed the interview I thought that in 2 weeks the oath ceremony would be scheduled but I waited a good two months (a little over) to receive my oath ceremony date.  Seems there’s a bit of backlog to get everyone properly sworn in, on April 13th we were told that it was the first in person oath ceremony since covid….the crowd was massive.

Its possible, I brought my dog to the US when I came over on the K1 visa 5 years ago.  Microchipping and vaccine records must be up to date.  Double check with the airline you intend to fly with to make sure you are compliant with their regulations.  Once landed the pet also needs to be registered locally in the US.  Good luck!

7 hours ago, CDAgirlMI said:

Let us know how the ceremony went!

It went well!  They said it was the first in-person oath ceremony since the pandemic began, so as you can imagine there were a LOT of people (like 1500 people).  The ceremony itself was about 30 mins but what took hours was waiting to get into the building, processing upon entering, and collecting the certificates when leaving.  It was kind of an organizational nightmare but we made it. Lol!  And just such relief that it is all over.  But as always there’s things to do : now to get on with the SSN updates and passport applications.  The neverending paper trail. Lol

Hey guys, my oath ceremony is tomorrow and Im feeling so many different emotions as I finally approach the end of this journey.  VJ has been a safe space for me for the past 6 years - I always knew I could find comfort and solidarity from the people on the forums.  It was always a relief to know that I was not alone.  I wanna thank you all for all youve shared and continue to share to help someone else….it really is appreciated.  And good luck to whomever is still in the process - there is light at the end of the tunnel….just hold on a little bit longer!  See you guys in the American wilderness  thank you thank you thank you and I wish you all the best.

Just now, Mitkoda said:

Hey hey,

I am in the same boat as you, have you received anything?

Nope, still nothing.  When was your interview?

On 2/11/2022 at 2:38 PM, B52Boozer said:

Any news on your oath?

Nope no news.  Status still says oath will be scheduled.  Im very antsy about all of this - i dont know why its taking so long.

On 2/1/2022 at 9:54 PM, janet3 said:

Do you have an online account? Have you checked it?

Yeah I checked it….i havent gotten anything…no letter there either.  Its been 3 weeks now since my interview…

Does anyone know how long it takes to receive the letter with the oath ceremony date after a successful interview?  I passed my interview a little over 2 weeks ago…I was hoping to have received something by now.  Is this normal?

Guys its been over 2 weeks and I havent gotten my oath letter - how long does it usually take to receive after a successful interview?  Is this normal?

Just now, El Escocés said:

Congratulations! So no issues birth certificates and expired passports then?

Thank you!  I actually got my mother in law to turn her house upside down and find the original birth certificate.  But even though I took a folder full of all my originals….I wasnt asked to see a single document….not even one.  At least I was prepared!

Sharing an update that i passed my interview today!  Thanks so much for all help and advice.  Awaiting the oath ceremony notice now! 

4 minutes ago, da95826 said:

You should get a certified copy of your USA spouse birth certificate from the local jurisdiction that issued it (County, or State). In most cases you can order them online or by phone. Bring the certified copy of the birth certificate to the interview to prove spouse's US Citizenship for the whole 3 years of your residency.

My interview is on wednesday….so no time to get that.  I am hoping that the copy of his birth certificate and his passport should be enough.

Just now, El Escocés said:

If you only have a copy then that is all you can bring. However bring his passport with you also. 

I’ll take his passport with me although its expired!!  Hopefully none of that is an issue.  Thank you!

Hey guys I have a quick question - do I have to take my husband’s original birth certificate to the interview?  Im applying for citizenship as a spouse of a US citizen - and all we’ve ever had was a copy of his birth certificate.  Is an original needed for my interview?  Let me know!

Hey all!  Preparing for my interview next wednesday - is there anything based on your experiences that you recommend I take to the interview?  Thanks for any and all advice - im getting all of that sorted this weekend!

I got an interview scheduled notice at 5:30am this morning.  My document appeared in the documents tab and my interview is on Jan 12th.  I applied online on August 30th 2021 and I was completely surprised because I never expected it to happen this fast.

2 hours ago, Scandi said:

The interview letter will be under the "documents" tab in your online account, either today or tomorrow. You just need to listen to a youtube video where they repeat the questions and answers, over and over for like 2 hours, then you're all set for the civics test. So you have plenty of time, unless your interview is this afternoon. 😆 The youtube videos are awesome, makes studying so easy. I listened while working. 

You were right.  The letter was there.  My interview is on January 12th!!  Can you share the link you are referring to?  I ordered a book to read and study but I'll also follow up with the youtube videos (Im a perfectionist)!! lol  And just so I'm clear - should I be also taking copies of utility bills etc with both our names on it just to prove we still live together?  Thanks everyone!

Hi everyone - I just got an email that an interview was scheduled!!  I only applied online on Aug 30th so that was a big surprise.  It said that the interview notice would be mailed to me - I assume the date would be on there.  Does anyone know how long the interview usually is from the time the notice is sent?  Just need to know how long I have to study!!  I wasnt expecting anything to come thru so quickly so I havent even started studying….so right now im excited but also kind of freaking out.  Help!!

I applied online yesterday 8/30….and from the other houston timelines, im not feeling to encouraged for a fast approval.  😞 at least the application process wasnt as stressful as it has been in the past….

Just coming back to say that this morning my timeline was reduced to 14 months (down from 15 months when I submitted yesterday) and I got a notification that my case is being actively reviewed.  Thats so much faster than the process used to be!  I really hope this means an expedited timeline.

Hi All,  joining the ranks!  I just submitted my online application for N-400.  I am so excited to get to the last stage of this entire journey - over 5 years and thousands of dollars later.....I've been here since the K1 journey and just got the energy to pursue the N-400.  Lets go!!  Wishing you all the best of luck!

Hi All - its been years since I used to be active on this forum!!  I've started lurking again because I just submitted my N-400 application online.  Just wondering how long its been taking people from submission to approval?  Thank you!

4 minutes ago, Nipperswife said:

Awesome Kandi!!!

 

congratulations!!

 

noa?

service center?

case number?

any rfe?

interview?

interview at aos?

Thank you!  I feel a lot of relief that the worst is over.  Its been over 4 years of dealing with USCIS since K1 stages to now....a girl is tired. lol

My ROC application was received on May 20th 2019.  I was assigned to SRC service center.  There were no RFE's and no interview.  We didn't interview at the AOS stage either.