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    Sarasota reacted to Blondie26 in N-400 September 2020 Filers   
    My Oath ceremony went well, I am officially a United States Citizen. I can not explain how I feel but I know I have been sleeping better . For those still waiting, be patient it will happen and I wish you all best of Luck.
     Thank you VJ and everyone that has answered all my questions from my  K1 visa journey to my Naturalization process, You all are awesome.
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    Sarasota got a reaction from Blondie26 in N-400 September 2020 Filers   
    Congrats both, glad you are getting movement in your cases finally!!!
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    Sarasota reacted to Blondie26 in N-400 September 2020 Filers   
    I had my interview 07/15/2022 and i heard the word CONGRATULATIONS. Oat ceremony scheduled for later date. I cant believe this process is over for me. it has been a long mental draining process but i am excited. Thank you VJ, this process would have been a nightmare without you. And to you all still waiting, it is going to happen soon. 🥰
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    Sarasota reacted to ramwho in N-400 September 2020 Filers   
    Finally got notice of interview today for July 29 at Dallas field office. This happened 10 days after USCIS replied to my representative stating they have requested my A file. Applied I-751 on 05/19 and N-400 on 09/20.
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    Sarasota reacted to powerpuff in Uscis helpline on WhatsApp?   
    That is 100% a scam.
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    Sarasota reacted to JeanneAdil in ESTA to AoS due to same sex marriage   
    Roe v Wade affects every woman in the US and therefore there is a big push to overturn (1 side) or to uphold (other side)
     
    same sex marriage as defined by law does not
    no reason to overturn it 
    and we are not hearing it is pushed by anyone to overturn the decision 
    and many religions fought against the 2015 decision and lost 
     
    In 2013 Immigration allowed marriage by same sex couples (if married in a country that allowed this and the couple to reside in a state that allowed it ) the same as marriage between a man and woman  and this is before the federal government made the law basically doing away with DOMA
     
     Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano said: "[W]e will implement today's decision so that all married couples will be treated equally and fairly in the administration of our immigration laws".[37]
     
    On June 26, 2015, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down all state bans on same-sex marriage, legalized it in all fifty states, and required states to honor out-of-state same-sex marriage licenses 
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    Sarasota reacted to JeanneAdil in ESTA to AoS due to same sex marriage   
    Roe v Wade has nothing to do with same sex marriage/ its about abortion and women and u are both men
     
    Legally marry and he returns to Korea for the CR1 
     
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    Sarasota reacted to slavaskii in I have applied for a K1 visa but I have been advised to marry on a tourist visa   
    Yes. The plan you just detailed is illegal. 
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    Sarasota reacted to Sammy009 in N-400 September 2020 Filers   
    Call the selective service office, they will send your husband a letter of exemption since he was over the age when he came to the state. 
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    Sarasota reacted to Emilly2021 in N-400 September 2020 Filers   
    I had my interview today in Sacramento office. I am glat my n400 application was approved. The whole process did not take more  than 25 minutes. The oath will be done later. I cant beleive my journey is over after many years of being resident and 16-month wait for the application to be processed. Thank you everyone who was here to support. 
     
    The officer was nice and friendly. No difficult question was asked during the interview. I had many documents to show but they did not even checked my documents. It was far easier than I expected. I regret the time I spent worrying about the interview and memorizing the details of the N-400. My advice to everyone who has interview scehduled is: be prepared but take it easy. 
     
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    Sarasota reacted to Pianist27 in N-400 September 2020 Filers   
    My wife had her test today in Seattle and less than two hours later, left with her naturalization certificate. This last step was painless, other than studying and the 16 month wait. We're so happy it's finally over. I saw a few other people leave with certificates in hand too, a real happy sight.
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    Sarasota reacted to mnt96 in N-400 September 2020 Filers   
    Hi everyone, super happy to share that I passed my interview on 1/25. yeahhh!!!!!!!!
     
    The officer was super nice and it was easy breezy.
    He put me on oath Took my greencard and ID.  Kept my greencard Did civics and writing test We went through my application where I updated him on my address, unemployed status, traffic tickets I forgot to mention, and associations I was once a part of. Signed paperwork Took oath right at his office Interview took about 25 minutes He walked me out to the lobby where I waited for my certificate for about an hour I then went to the passport agency in downtown Seattle and applied for my passport.
    Got it after 2 hours.
     
    Super happy this journey is over.
    Wishing everyone all the best of luck in their journey and hope it ends soon.
    Goodluck!!!!
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    Sarasota reacted to mnt96 in N-400 September 2020 Filers   
    Whaatttt OMG!!!  I just got my interview notice for 1/25/2022.  Thank you God and praying he see's me through.  For those waiting, your time will come   
    Seattle field office!
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    Sarasota reacted to leonidas_alexan in N-400 September 2020 Filers   
    Finally oath ceremony done today. Big relief more than anything else.
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    Sarasota reacted to S & D in N-400 September 2020 Filers   
    My husband had his citizenship interview today and he passed! They did a same day oath (Raleigh-Durham NC office), so he walked away with his naturalization certificate. 
     
    We are done with USCIS forever. I can hardly believe it.
     
    Best of luck to you all who are still waiting. The road is long, but it ends eventually!
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    Sarasota got a reaction from El Escocés in N-400 September 2020 Filers   
    Thanks - 8 weeks and 2 days after I submitted the application.
     
    You can pay for a faster service if you want but I didn't need it. They said it would be estimated 12 weeks for standard service
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    Sarasota got a reaction from NorthSouth in N-400 September 2020 Filers   
    My passport arrived yesterday! All that's left is to update info with social security office and I will be 100% done.
     
    Hoping everyone hears good news soon. It's a long journey but the end is in sight for all of us!
     
    Enjoy the weekend!

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    Sarasota got a reaction from El Escocés in N-400 September 2020 Filers   
    My passport arrived yesterday! All that's left is to update info with social security office and I will be 100% done.
     
    Hoping everyone hears good news soon. It's a long journey but the end is in sight for all of us!
     
    Enjoy the weekend!

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    Sarasota reacted to Crazy Cat in N-400 approved without interview?   
    Citizenship applications are never approved without an interview.  If you want to become a citizen, you must attend the interview.  Your I-751 was approved.
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    Sarasota reacted to shanneykar in N-400 September 2020 Filers   
    I had my interview Yesterday and everything went well. So all done with immigration and here is my experience if it helps anyone.
     
    My field office is Charlotte, NC. We were allowed in 15 mins prior to interview time, after checking the interview letter and state ID. 
    Right after security check, an officer took me to his desk. Surprised about zero wait. He scanned the interview letter and green card. 
    Very friendly, some chit chat, then asked 6 questions [ just one answer was good ], had me write and read a simple sentence [ California has most people ]. 
     
    While I thought this is the interview, he guided me to another desk where the actual interview is. This is skype and first officer left after saying the interviewer will turn on his cam after reviewing my file. Then started the awkward 5-10 min wait time as my camera is ON, while waiting for the interviewer to turn ON his.
    It turned out to be a very quick round with set of questions - my name, dob, when I got my GC, what I do, who is my employer, whether I have kids, followed by mostly yes or no like have i been arrested type of stuff. Again he was friendly just no chit chat. End of questionnaire, he said he is approving the file.
     
    As I stood up I was directed to the first officer's desk and he did my final round. Asked the status whether it's approved, then had me review my information and sign. 

    All done with interview, asked to join other people who are waiting to take their oath. I got on  my phone, waited for may be 15 mins for few others to complete their interview.
    They called one by one, issued certificate, a package (had passport application form),US flag, took my green card and said congratulations. Final step, an officer had us all repeat the oath after him and gave a nice little speech.
     
    I was in at 9:45, out by 11:15 AM.
     
    Docs they actually asked me - Interview letter, State ID, Green Card
    Docs I brought with me - Interview letter, State ID, Green Card, Marriage Cert, Wifeys birth cert, All our passports including expired one's, originals related to my traffic incident (fine was $2000+), certified driving history, and proofs related to our relationship ( shared credit and medical cards, car title, home, auto insurance, last 3 year tax transcripts, joint bank sttmnt, home deed and life insurance.)
     
    PS I requested a name change ( make second half of my first name as middle name - tired of spelling 16 chars every time) but that would mean, not getting the naturalization certificate the same day and wait months for court date to be scheduled. So said no thank you and my ice breaker remains.
     
    Good luck to everyone here and wish the same easy, friendly experience to you all. 
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    Sarasota reacted to WI_CA in N-400 September 2020 Filers   
    Had my interview today. Was less than 30 mins in and out. Received approval letter on the spot and website updated to “oath ceremony will be scheduled” as soon as I left.
     
    The officer mentioned an expected date mid-May for Oath ceremony.
     
     
    Pittsburgh, PA office
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    Sarasota reacted to aaron2020 in Married to US Citizen, left to visit Canada but now denied re-entry to the US by CBP officer -- Help!   
    If she has to quit to get time off to go to Canada, then wouldn't she have to quit to go to Mexico, Europe, or anywhere else?
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    Sarasota reacted to aaron2020 in Married to US Citizen, left to visit Canada but now denied re-entry to the US by CBP officer -- Help!   
    You bring up all these complications and ignore the most obvious solution.  Your USC spouse can visit you in Canada.  Problem solved.  So, it really isn't that hard for the two of you to be together.  It is that simple.  
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    Sarasota reacted to dazedandconfused2 in Married to US Citizen, left to visit Canada but now denied re-entry to the US by CBP officer -- Help!   
    Okay, so I just got married and can't see my spouse for almost two years maybe. Depending on the visa's etc. 
     
    What if she decides to divorce me during this process? 
    Do you guys recommend CR1 or I-130? And were you filing as individuals or with a lawyer? 
     
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    Sarasota reacted to aaron2020 in Married to US Citizen, left to visit Canada but now denied re-entry to the US by CBP officer -- Help!   
    No.  You did do something illegal.  You just didn't realize it was illegal.
     
    By your own words, you worked in the US for your Canadian employer.  That was illegal and a violation of your entry into the US.  You just didn't realize it was illegal.
     
    By your own words, you were in the US for over 100 days and left all your stuff here - you basically brought your entire life including your keys.  That's not consistent with someone taking a vacation.  That looks like someone moved to the US.  That's illegal even if you didn't know it.  
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