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Loren Y last won the day on April 7 2023

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  • Birthday November 10

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    Las Vegas
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    Nevada

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    Naturalization (approved)
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    Phoenix AZ Lockbox
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    Las Vegas NV
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    Thailand

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  1.    travelntrav reacted to a post in a topic: After receiving NOA2(merged)
  2.    OldUser reacted to a post in a topic: We have taken action on your case but no updates on my account
  3.    whiterose123 reacted to a post in a topic: We have taken action on your case but no updates on my account
  4. Loren Y
    It could be they moved your file from one side of the desk to the other. If anyone even touches the file it triggers this message. Hope fully it means someone is reviewing it now, but wait for a notice to be sure.
  5.    Skyman reacted to a post in a topic: N-400 interview in TWO days. Last wise words?
  6. Loren Y
    As others have stated. Keep it slim. I only sent copies of my entry and exit stamps from my passport. Don't get better proof than that, and it meets the requirements. Maybe throw in the boarding passes scanned and printed on a sheet of paper for a little extra evidence, but that should be enough.
  7.    Ontarkie reacted to a post in a topic: SSN updates after DHS Authorization removed?
  8.    OldUser reacted to a post in a topic: SSN updates after DHS Authorization removed?
  9.    EatBulaga reacted to a post in a topic: SSN updates after DHS Authorization removed?
  10. Loren Y
    All the cards look the same after removal of the work authorization wording. When you Naturalize all you have to do is stop by the office with your certificate. They will update your status to citizen, then make a copy of your certificate for their records. Better to do this right after the ceremony before you tie up your certificate for 8 weeks getting a passport with it. And as a side note, you are limited to 10 replacement cards thru-out your lifetime. I don't know if this has ever been enforced, and you must really be forgetful if you lose your SS card more than 10 times( I still have mine from when I was 7 years old and my mom took me to get a SS number). Also, don't laminate the card either, it voids it( don't ask me why).
  11.    Thunderbolt reacted to a post in a topic: SS questions for new citizen
  12.    OldUser reacted to a post in a topic: SS questions for new citizen
  13. Loren Y
    Yes, this is an important step. You need the original. My wife and I went to the SS office right after her ceremony when she got the certificate and updated her SS status. That way the next day we went and did the passport application for her US passport. Back then they were taking 8-10 weeks to issue a passport, so you will be without your original Naturalization certificate until they mail it back to you after passport is issued. So definitely go to the SS office first thing, then passport next.
  14.    Boiler reacted to a post in a topic: K1 Approved! AOS filing timeline and what happens next (SSN, DL, etc)...?
  15. Loren Y
    As @Crazy Cat said, this was back in November 2018, so years ago, came thru LAX point of Entry at 7pm on a Sunday night, drove back to Vegas, got up at 8am the next morning, Monday, was in line at the local SSA office when they opened at 9am with paperwork all filled out. Got the number, and was called to window. showed the paperwork, and he immediately said you just arrived last night, there is no way you are in the system, come back in 2 weeks. I had to push a little bit as I knew it is an instant process when you come thru the POE from a few people I know at CBP, and the SS office higher ups. I convinced him to grudgingly get up from his chair and go to the computer on the desk like 10 feet away ( I know, it was a long walk for him). He keys a few things into the computer, and I see him look back with that look like your wasting my time. Next thing you know, the printer fires up next to the computer ( you can see the amazed look in his face, I just smile). he comes back to the desk with a few pages printed out, and finishes the application, and hands up the paper saying you applied for your SS number, and should have it in a week. He stamped the paper with a date and time stamp ( Make sure you keep this paper, as it acts as proof you applied and it is processing). we left and card was in the mailbox a week later. This was 5-6 years ago that the system updated within 14 hours of POE. If you give it 2-3 days, I'm sure you will be fine.
  16. Loren Y
    5 year plan means actually 15 in " Government Time" LOL.
  17. Loren Y
    Don't worry, when you get to the N-400 for citizenship, it is all done online with uploading pdf's and everything. I have to say the N-400 was the easiest part of the whole journey, maybe that's why they save it for last, because by the time you get to that point, you need it to be easy.
  18. Loren Y
    Wouldn't worry about it now, the officer (IO) will give you a chance before the interview starts, and ask you if there are any corrections that need to be made, you can mention it then.
  19. Loren Y
    Are you sure they aren't asking for the passport photos you are supposed to send. You are supposed to include a few of you and your fiancee with names written on the back for the application. I also have never heard of them asking for information on photos you included in the evidence section, but if you forgot to include or write your names on the back of the passport photos, you will get a RFE.
  20. Loren Y
    If you can get out to Vegas, I can get you married with a certificate in hand within an hour usually no problems. Feel free to message me if you are interested. I have picked people up at the airport at 9am, driven to the marriage bureau, got the license, went and did the ceremony, went and recorded the marriage and got the official marriage certificates in hand, and had them back to the airport for a flight out 4 hours later. Message me, and I will give you my contact information.
  21.    Loren Y reacted to a post in a topic: Use Of Advance Parole Whilst AOS
  22. Loren Y
    You will have no issues. My wife used her AP so many times I thought the card would wear out. 3 times in a 4 month period right after it was received. We used it via Land crossing, Sea Crossing ( On a cruise), and of course by air. Here I am rolling with global entry, and Mobile passport, and she is flying thru immigration faster than me. The AP card worked better than a passport I think. That's what it is there for. Use it once you get it. As a side note, keep track of all your international travel on a excel spreadsheet or something. Will make things easier come citizenship time.
  23. Loren Y
    I agree, 6 months hasn't been seen since about 2015-2016, maybe earlier, My wifes K1 took 9 months, and we filed November 2018.
  24. Loren Y
    You might be OK. My wife's Naturalization only took 4 months total from filing to oath ceremony, so if you have a fast field office you should be well within the time frame. File now, and hopefully take the oath mid July.
  25.    Loren Y reacted to a post in a topic: Has anyone been forced by the airport security to open the yellow envelope?
  26. Loren Y
    Are you sure you are carrying an envelope. A lot of embassy's have switched to Electronic for the K1 also by now. I know Thailand has been sending K1's with electronic forms since about 2021. But when my wife came on her K1 in 2019, I had to carry the envelope. Had it in my backpack the whole trip until LAX POE, and envelope was never looked at and we transited thru 3 or 4 countries over a 3-4 day period on the way back to the US. I don't think you will have an issue.
  27. Loren Y
    Know from personal experience they have dogs that can smell money. I got hit on by one such canine at LAX on my way back into the US from Hong Kong with about 50,000 US on my person. I had the declaration form already filled out, and proof of where the funds came from, but I did get a brief stop in Secondary to get everything checked.
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