ameise

3 hours ago, Mitja said:

Wow. This is absolutely AMAZING. Wow. Thank you so much for your answer. It is very encouraging. 
GOD BLESS 🙌🏼

Thanks to everyone for your answers and input. Very much appreciated. 

According to the forum expediting due to pregnancy generally doesn't work, so I wouldn't get my hopes up too high - but there's still a chance it will. Along with the expedite request, you can also contact your senator and explain your circumstance to better your chances.

I don't have specific advice but can share my experience. I had the one-page birth registration certificate from the local ward office, which was in both English and Nepali. It was printed in 2016 so registered late. I only included a regular non-notarized copy, and I didn't get an RFE. I'm not sure why you got an RFE for it. I wonder if they misplaced your BC.

In northern VA, the USPS also has very few appointment slots available immediately. However, they have started taking walk-ins on weekdays - even though I don’t think they advertise that fact. I saw many walk-ins when I went for my appointment. They do gibe people with appointments priority though.

On 5/28/2021 at 7:58 PM, YvonneMark said:

Congrats to you! We just received an online notification today stating that our I-751 interview has been scheduled. Filed N400 on the 8th of April, 2021 so we are guessing it's just going to be the I-751. 

My I-751 interview for my June 2019 filing was finally scheduled in January (for early Feb interview). However, I had moved to a different state and didn't realize that changing my address online wouldn't change my address for the application. I requested them to reschedule the interview via phone. The status of my I-751 went back to "Ready to be scheduled", and then never heard back about the I-751. The next notice for interview was for my N-400, which turned out to be a combo interview. Since the evidence to be presented is pretty similar for both, I-751 and N-400 (3 year), a combo interview makes more sense but I guess you don't really get a choice.

11 minutes ago, nastra30 said:

How does city and state have influence on Passport process? Post offices are still under federal jurisdiction. You can pretty much mail it from any post office that accepts passport applications. It doesn't have to be in a city or state that your live in since it's federal.

 

I guess he means that depending on where you live, it might be a while until you get an appointment for a first-time passport. The closest appointment near me is almost a month away, for example. But the process should be the same once the application is submitted.

1 hour ago, Mike E said:

Some people don’t expedite and get a new non -renewal passport in 2 weeks. Others do a renewal with expedite and wait months.  
 

One should expect a confluence of pressures: the passport agency  is slow to re-open to Precovid levels of service, coupled with higher than normal demand for passports.  If you were in the USA when the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative went into effect, the passport agency was overwhelmed by passport applications, mostly original applications from those who previously flew on a BC/DL to North America and the Caribbean, was  Passports were taking months.  
 

If you plan to travel this year and don’t have a second citizenship / passport as a fall back plan, then consider the expedite fees as insurance.  However as my grandfather once advised me: “buy all the life insurance you can afford but don’t expect to collect it.”  And he was prescient.  He died and never saw a dime.  

That's helpful. Work will likely need me to travel internationally soon, so I think I might expedite if just for the peace of mind.

28 minutes ago, JeanneAdil said:

city and state have no influence on the passport process

it is federal

That's very helpful. So it doesn't really matter where you apply from.

Which city/state? Did you expedite? How long did it take you to get the passport and your documents back?

I'm trying to get a sense for how long it might take right now, during the pandemic, but as travel restrictions lift and people are looking to travel. Is expediting worth it?

I'm sure you got this sorted. We were worried about the same situation, and we did end up finding the birth certificate. However, the officer didn't ask for the birth certificate or passport at the interview. It's good to be prepared just in case, but it's likely it's not needed.

After being stuck on the "Case Is Ready To Be Scheduled For An Interview" forever, I filed my N-400 last October, and got called in for my naturalization interview late last month. I had my combo interview yesterday, and will be taking my oath today! It's been a journey for sure. In a way, not needing or having to travel during the pandemic made the long wait more bearable, but glad to be done. Good luck to those still waiting, it takes time but you will get there! 

On 8/25/2020 at 7:29 PM, ToBeHappy said:

My case I-751 has been at “ready to be schedule for an interview” since October 2019. I called USCIS yesterday, the rep/officer I spoke to said my case is outside the processing window. Advised I should call today and request to speak to a tier 2 officer, which I did. 
The tier 2 officer said my case is still in the window and I should keep waiting. 
Anyone else been waiting this long? 

I'm in the same boat as well, stuck in "ready to be scheduled for an interview" since 9 months ago. I haven't called USCIS yet though. I did file for N400 a month ago, and I'm not sure how that will affect my timeline. 

Just got the "Case Is Ready To Be Scheduled For An Interview" status on my USCIS Account. I have a YSC# receipt number. Does anyone know how many more months this might take?

Received date: 6/13/2019

NOA date: 6/21/2019

I got Potomac center. I am out of the country for another month and a half. If I receive a biometrics appointment and I have to reschedule, does anyone know if that delays the process? I've no other option here, but just curious.

24 minutes ago, ameise said:

Fedex delivered data: Jun 13, 2019

USCIS Dallas check cashed date: Jun 19, 2019

Yet to receive anything by email or mail or on uscis myaccount. Is this normal?

The fact that they cashed the check must mean it was accepted and is being processed right?

Fedex delivered data: Jun 13, 2019

USCIS Dallas check cashed date: Jun 19, 2019

Yet to receive anything by email or mail or on uscis myaccount. Is this normal?

We are a few weeks away from submitting our i-751. The problem is we will be out of the country for two months this summer, before moving to another address (where we have already signed the lease). We were thinking of using my wife's parents' address in a different state for the summer. Can we also add next year's address when we note the list of addresses in the additional information section? 

Also, related question, is traveling internationally for two months right after submitting the i-751 going to be an issue? We will be back 3 weeks before the green card expires.

I took photocopies of all the original documents - they returned the originals and kept the photocopies. I think they want to see the originals, but will need copies (verified on-site with the originals) for their records.

In my case, I was called/emailed by the embassy to schedule the appointment once they received the documents from NVC.

Paid fee: 9/6/17

POE: 9/8/17

USCIS status: Immigrant Visa Fee Payment Received

My wife (USC) and I(LPR) had a beautiful baby a month ago. I want to invite my parents to visit to see the baby. What proof/documents would you guys suggest we present to increase their chance of success - besides a proof of funds from their side, and an invitation letter from us?

12 minutes ago, Segun1988 said:

Congrats please did u get the email stating that : "  The applicant is now in the queue awaiting an interview appointment overseas " when u got cc , before u finally get an interview date?  what's ur visa category? And how long after cc did u get an interview notification. Thanks and sorry for a lot of questions.

Mine's a CR1, but since I asked for an expedited interview, my case is probably atypical. I did not get an email like that, however, it could simply be scheduling quirks that causes some folks to get interview quickly, and some later. 

46 minutes ago, Oliva said:

Ameise I do have my interview date on october 12 on Nepal embassy and do we need to take ds260form while going for interview or ds260 confirmation page,it will be thankful if you could reply it ..

Just the confirmation page, and even that wasn't looked at.

1 hour ago, goobies said:

WE WERE APPROVED!!!!!!!! All glory to the Most High Jah!

 

It was not easy at all, and see think the woman we call the tiger (she is very well known in Nairobi for denying people) had every intention of denying my husband. However, because of this amazing community, we had the largest file in the building and everything she asked for, my husband pulled right out. 

 

We learned that EVERY document is as equally important. Please make sure that you have a copy of all the official forms you have filled out. They asked to see all of our NVC paperwork, and skimmed over our I-864A and Tax Returns with a fine toothed comb.

 

She was very cold, and asked questions that were meant to confuse, but my Gooby got through them all.

 

Be prepared. Know each other's past in detail! And good luck to you all!!!

 

We are so overjoyed to be finished with this madness!

 

Thanks to all of the Visajourney community!

 

With love and gratitude,

The Goobies

Congratulations!!

53 minutes ago, Confused89 said:

I been trying to contact my senator for help!!! Do you think that because my mom is already in the US with my US citizen little brother and im the only one here left is a valid reason or emotional distress? 

I don't really know the answer to that question. But if that's the best reason you have, you can give it a try perhaps? But that's my novice opinion.