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  • Birthday 10/22/1961

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    California

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    Los Angeles CA
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    Philippines

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  1. taximan683
    You are right! The fee went up for filing from $640 to $710, but the $710 includes the biometric fee now. So I paid $15 more thinking that I was saving money. Ugh
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  3. taximan683
    You can print out your tax transcripts easily on the IRS website. I have heard that they prefer transcripts since they are officially from the IRS.
  4. taximan683
    Filed 3/29 before the fees go up. Biometrics reuse notification was immediate. We watched a mock interview on YouTube and my wife is worried about it now. She's very soft spoken and intimidated by official situations like this. She's studying for the civics test, and she will make sure she remembers and understands completely all the questions on the form. Her English is good, so that's not a problem. We are almost to the end of this long process from K-1 and K-2 to citizens!
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  8. taximan683
    I wonder how long in advance they notify you of the appointment. If they notify us before July, then at least we'll know if we have to reschedule. If they notify us while we're gone then maybe the appointment would be after we're back, so it wouldn't matter as long as we find out. I just don't want to completely miss the appointment because we didn't know about it.
  9. taximan683
    My wife is eligible to apply, but we are traveling to the Philippines for 6 weeks in July/August. I'm worried that they'll set an appointment for the time we are out of the country. Are all the letters available online, or do we need a traveling mailbox so we can see any documents they might send? I suppose I could reschedule if there is a conflict, or should we wait to file when we get back?
  10. taximan683
    I believe they ask 10 questions and you need to get 6 correct. I didn't know there's a 2020 version. I just went to the website and downloaded the questions. When is your appointment? You got the appointment right away? That was quick.
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  12. taximan683
    Thanks, yes I review it all with her. She is proficient in English, but not sophisticated in uploading documents,etc. Your advice is well taken to not only study the civics, but understand all the items on the form. I will not put myself on the form as preparer since she is responsible for the answers. Thanks!
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  14. taximan683 started following Being a step-parent after immigration of fiance , N-400 March 2024 Filers and I need help adopting my stepson
  15. taximan683
    We are filing this month for my wife, her 3 years since green card issued is June 1. I fill out the forms for her. Should I put my name on the application as the preparer? I do all the paperwork and she's studying for the test. We are filing online, so that's what I mean by "paperwork". I have all the documents uploaded that they ask for. Is there anything else I should put for additional evidence?
  16. taximan683
    My wife will apply for citizenship this year, and I'm wondering if I should wait to adopt my stepchild until the citizenship process is complete, or go ahead and adopt her now. I'm in California. My wife and stepdaughter have their green cards and we have been married and living in the USA for over 4 years. They have had their provisional green cards for 3 years this June (expired, but have letter stating they are awaiting removal of provisions). I'm wondering if adopting her now will create confusion, and maybe better to wait for citizenship through her mother is complete. Any thoughts?
  17. taximan683
    What about becoming dual citizen? Her Mom will file for dual citizenship when she becomes US citizen. I guess my stepdaughter can still be dual citizen due to her Filipino birth. I am only concerned with adoption in the US so she will be eligible for Social Security benefits under my name.
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  21. taximan683
    My stepdaughter is in the USA as legal resident from Philippines. Her father is not on the birth certificate and has never had contact with her. We had no problem with her coming here as K2. If I adopt her, will she automatically becomes a citizen? My wife will apply for citizenship next year and our daughter would then become a citizen anyway. I want to adopt her either way and I'm wondering if I should wait until she is a citizen or do it now. In addition, I will be applying for social security while she is still only 11 or 12 years old and I learned that she will receive social security benefits as my minor adopted child, so that's another reason to adopt. Any comments or experience with this would be welcome.
  22. taximan683
    Thank you for your answer. I'm going to adopt her one way or another. I'm just wondering if I should wait until she's a citizen or do it before she's a citizen. I'm just wondering if that makes any difference? Just from the perspective of how much complication there is. Maybe it doesn't matter at all and maybe I should talk to a lawyer.
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  24. taximan683
    I need to adopt her anyway. I'm just not sure if I should do it now or wait. Maybe it doesn't make a difference.
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  28. taximan683
    Thank you for the responses. One more question. Should I apply to adopt my stepdaughter now or just let her become a citizen with her mother? I believe she will become a citizen when I adopt her. Is that true?
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