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    F2A to IR-1 Upgrade Timeline Thread

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

    Posted

    On 4/24/2020 at 11:20 PM, PK_ said:

    Even 1.5 months after the initial upgrade request, the latest response from USCIS says that I'm still on the F2A processing queue at the Nebraska Service Center.

    So far, a "note" for the upgrade has been added to my case. I have uploaded the certificate of naturalization on myUSCIS, and I have filed K-3.

    Hey I just submitted a request to upgrade my I-130! Are you approved yet? If so how long did it take for you to get approved? 

    N-400 Dallas, TX Filers (Merged Threads)

    in US Citizenship Case Filing and Progress Reports

    Posted

    On 4/9/2021 at 2:18 PM, DallasDreamy said:

    Thanks @ImmiGeek! Your notes need to be made into a book 😇 !

    My Experience of the Passport Process: (Some of you may think I am nuts but so be it... documenting it for those who like me like/love details. Others, please ignore this)

     

    1. Purchased Airline Tickets and printed out the Itinerary from the Airline's Website

    2. Printed out the Confirmation Email from the Passport Agency (Dallas). After security downstairs, I took  the elevator to 11th floor and go to Suite# 1120. Suite's Glass Door is shut and the Security Office inside verified my confirmation number to a printout. (The confirmation number is very important and the Security Officer will NOT let you in if you do not show/tell him the 8 digit confirmation number. ) Additionally, only show up at Suite 1120,  15 minutes before your appointment. I was there 21 minutes before my appointment and was told to take the elevator to ground floor and wait. Cannot wait in the 11th floor lobby per Security Office.

     

    Exactly 15 minutes before my interview I came back up and the Security Office verified my Confirmation number to his printout and I was sent to Counter # 1 where the Dallas Passport Agency person reviewed these  documents

    • Confirmation Email (Printed out)
    • Passport Form (Pre-filled via the Form Filler at https://pptform.state.gov/). DO NOT SIGN the form
    • Naturalization Certificate (Original) and PhotoCopy
    • Driver's License (Original) and PhotoCopy
    • Printed Itinerary of Travel / Electronic Ticket(s)

     

    The Agency person then gave me a paper token (with a number on it) and told me to sit. There were only 4 other people in the entire area. Within minutes, my token was called and I proceeded to the window where the Agent reviewed all the documents listed above. Fees $235 was collected via CC. I was told to await a text to my cell phone in about 2 hours and then come back when I get the text. The Agent had me take of my mask temporarily to verify my face to the Drivers License and then told me to raise right had to swear that the info in the Passport form was accurate and the photograph submitted was my likeness. Then he had me sign the passport form.

     

    When I received the text (in exactly 2 hours), I went through the security again (as I had gone to my car which was parked in the paid parking lot across the street) and rode up the elevator to the 11th floor. The same Security Officer verified my text on my cell phone, before he let me in. Back to Counter #1 where I was given a Blue Envelope with my "Shiny" new passport book, passport card, my precious Naturalization Certificate. I was asked to verify the Passport before I left the office.

     

    In my case, I also had photocopies of my Drivers license and the Naturalization Certificate Ready with me when I submitted. As my appointment was approximately 1 hour after the Naturalization Ceremony, I wondered how I could get a photocopy made (instead of trying to convince the Passport Agency Personnel to make one and probably make them cross). As I mentioned earlier, some of you may think I am nuts (but I am always over-prepared by nature). I had ordered an HP ENVY 6055 Wireless Printer and a 150 W Car Power Inverter that I used to make multiple copies (and scanned it via the HP Envoy to my iPhone) of the Naturalization Certificate before I left the USCIS Parking Lot.  So if someone saw me with my trunk open and standing and making copies .... it was me.... 😁.  Since I had all the required copies (ID & NC) and the other docs, the Agent was extremely happy and said, if others would bring everything so organized, it would be very easy.  Well... after this long post, I am going to take a quick break!

    Congratulations 🍾🎊🎈! 14 days to go for me! Can’t wait. 

    N-400 Dallas, TX Filers (Merged Threads)

    in US Citizenship Case Filing and Progress Reports

    Posted

    40 minutes ago, DallasDreamy said:

    @MagentaLife - You should start looking for an appointment at USPS using the USPS Scheduler. Appointments quickly fill up so you may want to widen your search area.  To schedule the appointment (proactively) say on April 26th (Oath Ceremony Day - Afternoon) or later, nothing is needed other than an email address and a phone number. I would also recommend going to the US Department of State and fill out the DS-11 Form using the "Form Filler". This allows you to fill out the form and download it in a PDF format for you to print and take to the USPS. Obviously you will need your Certificate of Naturalization + a Photocopy of it, Passport Photo (You can get it at any USPS that has photo facilities, or CVS). The Fees/Payment can be made by Personal Check or Money Order. You will need two checks or money orders (One for the Department of State  - Application Fees and another to the Postmaster - Execution Fees). 

    Decision Points that you may want to think over:

    1. Passport Book only or Passport Book + Passport Card (Personal opinion - Apply for both) -  @seetsuh and  @MrKo point out that the Passport "Card" can be utilized to update your Citizenship Status with SSA instead of sending in your NC 

    2. Routine Service or Expedited Service ( Fees obviously differ) - Personally I plan of Expedited Service

    3. Regular Book or Large Book (Same form factor and cost but obviously the Large Book has more pages) - Personally I will be applying for the Large Book as it will be of use my frequent business related trips.

    4. Standard Delivery or 1- 2 Day Delivery - Personally I plan on the 1 - 2 Delivery

     

    Also take a look at an excellent resource by @ImmiGeek - Section 3.3 After Receiving your Naturalization Certificate.

    Thank you so much

    N-400 Dallas, TX Filers (Merged Threads)

    in US Citizenship Case Filing and Progress Reports

    Posted

    4 hours ago, DallasDreamy said:

    It appears in this scenario, the case could be upgraded by filing Form I-485, Application to Adjust Status, with a cover letter, a copy of your naturalization certificate and proof of filing or approval of the I-130 petition.

    Take a look at:

    1 - Upgrade an I-130 Petition After Naturalization

    2 - How Becoming a U.S. Citizen Speeds Up Immigration for Foreign Spouse

    Thank you! My status just chnaged to “Oath Ceremony Letter was Mailed” 

    N-400 Dallas, TX Filers (Merged Threads)

    in US Citizenship Case Filing and Progress Reports

    Posted

    27 minutes ago, bzbee said:

    Congratulations!

     

    As @DallasDreamy said, it took 5 weeks for us to get the Oath letter after interview. But our process was interrupted - lost a week to the winter storm, and then USCIS gave priority to re-scheduling people whose appointments were cancelled due to winter storm. I think you might hear about your oath sooner than 5 weeks. 

     

    Once oath is scheduled, you have about 4-weeks to the actual oath ceremony. Unless you requested a name change - that needs a judge and can take a couple of months.

    Good luck!

     

    Only 2 more weeks now....  

    Thank you guys! I did not request name change! I have I130 pending for my wife based on green card! Do you know how do i upgrade to Immidiate relative as soon as I become citizen? 

    N-400 Dallas, TX Filers (Merged Threads)

    in US Citizenship Case Filing and Progress Reports

    Posted

    11 minutes ago, DallasDreamy said:

    Congratulations @MagentaLife! In the case of a few of us who were approved during the 2nd week of February, we saw  the "Oath Ceremony Notice Was Mailed" message on the USCIS Portal approx. 5 weeks from the day of the interview and the Oath Notice (to download) was visible in a day or so after the "Oath Ceremony Notice Was Mailed" message.

    Thank you for your response! How long is the gap between Oath scheduled and actual Oath? 

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