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Hi, I am scheduled for the oath ceremony next week and I would like to get ahead by preparing to prepare for the next steps. Could you please share the process to apply for a US passport? Do I need to make an appointment? How long does it take nowadays with the expedited processing? etc.

Thank you!

8 hours ago, OldUser said:

Sounds about right. Good luck!

Thank you!

Hello, my interview has been scheduled for the end of this month. I filed under the 5-year rule (divorced). Could you please let me know if I am missing any documents on this list?

- Tax transcripts of the last 5 years

- Lease/utility bill/bank statement proving that I meet the 3-month residency requirement (I applied 3.5 months after I moved to TX)

- divorce decree

- Selective system registration

- Interview notice

- Previous USCIS documents

- Green cards (conditional and 10 years)

- All passports

- DL

Thank you!

Hello, my interview has been scheduled for the end of February (I applied on October 18th). I filed under the 5-year rule (previously married). Besides studying the civics questions, could you please share any tips and your experience? What documents did you take with you? 

Thank you!

@Mike E "Photos should be arranged 4 to 6 per 8.5x11 inch PDF page", does that mean that I should put pictures on an 8.5x11 inch PDF page? 

Thank you

Hi,

I am currently in the process of filing N400 online with the 5-year rule. A few questions I have:

1. Can I upload pictures taken by phone of the GC or does it have to be a photocopy?
2. Should I upload a copy of my driver's license?
3. Do they ask to see an expired passport during the interview? I would think yes if they want to verify stamps.

Thank you!

Thank you all!

Is there a way to obtain a driving record? Through Car insurance potentially? 

1 minute ago, Crazy Cat said:

This is what we uploaded for wife's case:

 

5 years Tax transcripts
Proof of my 1st marriage Termination
Proof of Wife's 1st Marriage Termination
Wife's Green Card
Our Marriage Certificate

Letter for I-751 combo interview

Thank you. That's similar to what I included as required documents (Green card, divorce decree, selective service registration proof) for my case. I am not currently married and my I-751 is already approved. 

Hi,

I am getting ready to submit my application at the end of this month under the 5-year rule.

I attached the tax return transcript for the last 5 years as optional additional evidence. Is there any other evidence you recommend that can the process smoother? 

Also, I got a speeding and a few red light tickets in the last few years. Do I need to report any of those? I did not see any questions regarding traffic tickets. 

Thank you!

Hi, I am applying for Naturalization online through the 5-year rule. There is an option to attach additional evidence to support my application. The section says "You can provide additional documents that support your application and help explain any of your responses on the application. If you want to provide additional evidence now, upload any documents below. You can also bring the documents to your naturalization interview."

All my answers did not trigger any comments. Do you recommend any documents that I can provide to make the process easier? 

Thank you!

6 minutes ago, Mike E said:

Hopefully AR-11 and/or  I-865 were filed assuming you could not be credited to 40 SS credits.

 

I would expect scrutiny on your time line

Could you please elaborate? 

2 minutes ago, Mike E said:

 

 

Good so far. When did you begin to live physically apart from your (ex-)spouse?

Separated on October 2021 

Just now, Mike E said:

Please provide the order of events:

 

A. I-751 filed

B. Divorce filed

C. I-751 approved

D. Final divorce decree.

 I-751 filed: October 2020

I-751 approved: June 2021

Divorce filed: April 2023

Final divorce decree: May 2023

2 minutes ago, Mike E said:

Can you create  a new account?

Possibly with a different email address. Would that be an issue or it does not matter?

Thank you

6 minutes ago, cocoVAII said:

Hello. @norfolk

 

There are a bunch of videos on YouTube and/or even on the USCIS website for those civics questions. Just learn them and you’ll be fine. 
 

Norfolk is pretty quick for scheduling an interview. 

 

 

Thank you! How quick is Norfolk office? 

I actually just moved to Austin from Virginia and hoping that Texas is also quick!

3 minutes ago, Mike E said:

Joint or divorce waiver?

Joint

Hello everyone, I forgot my password, and when I try to recover it, it asks me to enter the authentification code from the app which I don't have set up anymore

USCIS website mentions "If you can’t remember your password reset answers, send us a message using this link: my.uscis.gov/account/v1/needhelp." and "Our Technical Help Desk will email you, usually within 72 hours, with instructions for resetting your password." 

However, it's been 2 weeks without any answers. Please help as I am trying to apply for N400 online using the account.

Thank you!

Yes there was a I751

Hello everyone,

I am getting ready to file my N400 based on 5-year rule after divorce (my initial green card was through marriage). I am planning to apply online. Please share any tips or references that you found useful during your process such as online application packages or apps/websites for test practice etc.

Thank you!

Why are some cases faster than others ?
I have noticed some cases taking only 4-5 months while others taking up to 1 year ?

Thank you

According to the research I did, once you apply for AOS, you have two options: either end your F-1 status but you will have to leave the country if you didnt get approved or keep your F-1 status ( enroll full time...etc...) while you AOS is pending so that will give you a back up plan to continue school in case you didn't get approved.

I applied for EAD/AP, I just don't think I will use it, because using it will make me lose my F-1 status.

Hello guys,

I entered the US 4 years ago as F-1 and maintained my status the whole time and I just got married to a USC on March 2017. We filled and sent our application 2 weeks ago and we just got the Approval Notice (I-797). Virginia state and my school states that I'm eligible for in state tuition while my I-485 is pending by providing the I-797. My issue is that I want to be safe and have a back up plan by maintaining my F-1 status (enroll full time, not planning on using the EAD/AP combo,......). My question is : Will applying and filling the In-state application form have any impact on F-1 status and make me lose my status ? 

Thank you