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    July 2022 I-130 Filers

    in IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports

    Posted

    2 hours ago, Ted277 said:

    USCIS receive more than 15,000 cases every week. If your Prefix is IOE098, then your case is far out on the end of July, perhaps one of the days in the last week of July. And that’s doesn’t make my assertions wrong coz I’m tracking cases. USCIS approves more than 2,000 I-130 cases a day and they touch cases randomly too. But right now, most of the cases being approved at the moment are IOE09167-68, 69. Check your receipt No. I think you meant to say IOE0918 and not 098.  

    Nope my receipt number is correct IOE9134 and I filed the first week of July. 

    Expedite naturalization b/c military spouse overseas - questions

    in Military Immigration-Related Discussion

    Posted

    On 11/24/2019 at 5:35 AM, R&OC said:

    So I worked on the N-400 application but a few things are still unclear to me and I hope you guys can help:

     

    Do I include the fingerprints or biometrics with the application package (when sending if off the first time) or (2) do I have to wait for them to receive it and then react?

     

    I am really struggling with all the admin.

     

    And what did you write in your cover letter? And how did you organize the content? Did you use paper clips?

     

    This is the cover letter that I used 

    Cover letter uscis.pdf

    Expedite naturalization b/c military spouse overseas - questions

    in Military Immigration-Related Discussion

    Posted · Edited by JaMerican_2019

    On 11/24/2019 at 2:24 PM, R&OC said:

    Okay, thank you for your feedback Aqualika - did you have a hard time to make an appointment for biometrics? I mean, did you have to wait long?

    For the fingerprints, you should have a “Security & Fingerprinting office” on your base. You will have to contact them to either make an appointment or find out the walk-in hours.
     

    Just google the name of your base and then security and fingerprinting for example, if u are in Grafenwohr, type in Grafenwohr security and fingerprinting on google and you will see a website with a number to call. 

     

     

    Expedite naturalization b/c military spouse overseas - questions

    in Military Immigration-Related Discussion

    Posted

    On 11/24/2019 at 11:35 AM, R&OC said:

    So I worked on the N-400 application but a few things are still unclear to me and I hope you guys can help:

     

    Do I include the fingerprints or biometrics with the application package (when sending if off the first time) or (2) do I have to wait for them to receive it and then react?

     

    I am really struggling with all the admin.

     

    And what did you write in your cover letter? And how did you organize the content? Did you use paper clips?

     

    If u are currently overseas then send it with the original packet. I waited until they sent me the biometrics letter and I was delayed by a month. If u want everything completed quickly then send it in with the original. I will send you my cover letter later for reference if I can find it. I used paperclips to keep everything organized. 

    Expedite naturalization b/c military spouse overseas - questions

    in Military Immigration-Related Discussion

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    I am happy to say that my process is finally over.

    Timeline: 319b 

    Priority Date: May 20, 2019

    Biometrics received: June 18, 2019 (I did not include them because I had a pending i-751 & thought that fingerprints would work for both).

    Interview Scheduled: September 11, 2019
    Interview: September 23, 2019
    Oath Ceremony: September 26, 2019

    The interview was pretty straight forward, I did a combo interview so he first went over my application for the ROC (i-751) then he asked me questions about my marriage and he stamped an approval. Next I took an oath to swear to tell the truth and he confirmed my n-400 application and he only asked to see the orders with my name on it out of the entire folder I brought (not even my plane tickets). He then conducted the test which he asked:

    1. If the president can no longer serve, who becomes President?

    2. If both the president and the Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President?

    3. When was the constitution written?

    4. Name one American Indian tribe in the United States.

    5. When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?

    6. Who did the United States fight in World War II?

    Then he went over the yes/no questions and went to his supervisor to see if they could approve both and get me into a same day naturalization ceremony. Unfortunately, they couldn't but the fit me in the same week! Either way, I am happy it is all over, I applied for my passport right after and got it expedited. Good luck to everyone still in the process. If you are military affiliated please do not hesitate to use militaryinfo@uscis.dhs.gov. I emailed them because I felt it was taking long and I was already in the States visiting family. Within one week they sent me an email to choose a date and time. 

    My family had a chance to video my ceremony and send it to my husband. It was a happy day. I am still very excited. 

    Expedite naturalization b/c military spouse overseas - questions

    in Military Immigration-Related Discussion

    Posted

    49 minutes ago, hashtagme said:

    I brought my husbands birth certificate, but no one asked for it. 

    If you get approved and naturalized, you can’t leave the US without an US passport. I got mine within 24 hours in Washington with showing the travel documents and  I had orders on me also. I flew out of the US on American passport and scanned the German one (if you were able to keep your German citizenship) while crossing into Germany. They didn’t stamp my passports 

    Good luck! 🍀 😊

    Thanks! So, I am basically traveling back with everything plus the American passport. That’s what I was wondering. I just wanted to make sure I’m prepared. I’m sooo nervous about everything. 

    Expedite naturalization b/c military spouse overseas - questions

    in Military Immigration-Related Discussion

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    On 8/4/2019 at 3:04 PM, hashtagme said:

    I can’t answer your first question but regarding the 2nd.. I brought a 5lbs folder with me with paperwork 😅 just to have every possibly needed paper but ended up only needing the DEROS paperwork of my husband, my green card and my itinerary for the flights back to Europe. Oh, and the interview notice letter. 

     

    On the notice it says you would need also marriage certificate, divorce decrees if applicable and birth certificates.

    My interviewing officer didn’t want to see any of that. But I had sent in copies of all of that previously with the N-400.

    Good luck!🍀 

    Hey so I got an interview notice and it says I need my husbands birth or naturalization certificate or certificate of citizenship. I sent in a copy of it with my n-400 application. Do I still need to bring the original? I have the original and copies of everything in my folder. I’m trying to offload some paperwork lol. See what is necessary and what’s not.

    second question: traveling back to Germany, will I need a sofa stamp or just my orders and passport? 

    Expedite naturalization b/c military spouse overseas - questions

    in Military Immigration-Related Discussion

    Posted

    50 minutes ago, R&OC said:

    Gosh, guys, please bare with my for my stupid questions but am I allowed to file electronically if filing unter 319 (b)?

    When I was doing mine, I read this in the “where to file” section of n-400. So I paper filed. Also, I think it’s smarter to paper file since u have to send in fingerprint cards (done on military base) with your application. 

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    N 400 May 2019

    in US Citizenship Case Filing and Progress Reports

    Posted

    On 7/10/2019 at 7:21 PM, micky2014 said:

    Hello everybody

    I am a N400 may filler.  I am still waiting for my 10 years green card and today i received an appointment for my I-751.  i am just wondering if is a combo interview because the reason for appointment is " Review  and completion of your Form I-751..." did not say anything about my N400. 

    Somebody else is in the same situation? 

    Hi did your N-400 ever change to interview scheduled? I’m asking because my I-751 says, “case was received at my local office” but no update on the N-400.

    Expedite naturalization b/c military spouse overseas - questions

    in Military Immigration-Related Discussion

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    38 minutes ago, hashtagme said:

    I can’t answer your first question but regarding the 2nd.. I brought a 5lbs folder with me with paperwork 😅 just to have every possibly needed paper but ended up only needing the DEROS paperwork of my husband, my green card and my itinerary for the flights back to Europe. Oh, and the interview notice letter. 

     

    On the notice it says you would need also marriage certificate, divorce decrees if applicable and birth certificates.

    My interviewing officer didn’t want to see any of that. But I had sent in copies of all of that previously with the N-400.

    Good luck!🍀 

    Thanks. Trust me I have an entire binder too lol. I’m just trying to travel lighter lol. I sent in a lot with my n-400 application even a copy of my sofa card. Based on your timeline I’m looking at an interview around October and I put the field office where my family lives so it would be easy for me to just go from there to the interview.  If they just need the return information then I should be good. I wouldn’t buy the return ticket until I get the interview notice so I at least have a ball park of when I should come back to Germany

    Expedite naturalization b/c military spouse overseas - questions

    in Military Immigration-Related Discussion

    Posted

    So, I have a question. Would it be okay if I went to the states to stay with my family and then come back to Germany once I get my citizenship? Since I have the online account I would be able to get and print the interview notice. I am just a little depressed not working and since we don’t have kids I have nothing to do. 

     

    On that note: so I know what to take with me. What documents do I bring to the interview?

    Expedite naturalization b/c military spouse overseas - questions

    in Military Immigration-Related Discussion

    Posted

    4 minutes ago, hashtagme said:

    Thank you! 

    No they had their own sworn statement prepared and just made me sign it right there.

    I brought wayyyy too much paperwork. All they needed were the orders and proof of deros, my green card and passport, travel itinerary. And the interview appointment letter of course. 

     

    I applied today for my passport in DC directly and I’m able to pick it up tomorrow. Everything has been a smooth process so far. 

    That's good. I was told you need to update your status with the social security office as a citizen so if u apply for any benefits such as school, you will already be verified and not have to send in copies of your passport and naturalization certificate.

    Itinerary showing you will return to Germany? 

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