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21 minutes ago, Lu & Soso said:
Congratulations @Meme.B! I am very happy for you. You got to be relieved. The end is now very near and chances are, you'll have your Oath in December. 👍
Thank you very much @Lu & Soso I hope you have happy ceremoney!!
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Hi everyone, finally my 2 cases (I-751 and N-400) approved yesterday.
- Lu_So, YESWECANDOIT and Jane D
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On 10/25/2018 at 7:17 PM, Lu & Soso said:
Thanks a lot, @Meme.B. This has indeed been an unbelievable journey, full of twist and turns, but the reward of finality makes up for the ride. I pray that your I-751 issue can be resolved soon, and it will.
Thank you very much @Lu & Soso.
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9 hours ago, Lu & Soso said:
What a day! Yesterday was my N-400 interview. Things didn't start good, and it was my fault. I arrived 20 minutes after my scheduled appointment. When my IO called me, which is apparent that she had tried before, she was not happy at all. I decided, at that time not to request to be joined by my wife and newborn because I did want to subject them to any tension. While walking to her office, she asked why I was late and firstly, I apologized and explained . She is one of the most consummate professionals I have encountered. She didn't waste no time, advised me of every step she was about to take. We went through the civic test, and here are the questions she asked; What is the national anthem called?, What took place on September, 11, 2001?, What ocean is on the west coast of USA?, Which war did Dwight Eisenhower fight on?, Who does a US Senator represent? We went through sentence reading and writing. She went through everything that I filled in my N-400 application; and verified, I mean, name, birth date, address, work, international visits to those YES or NO questions. When she finished, she asked for additional updated information since my last interview, which was in July, for I-751. I submitted my current (2017) taxes, recent auto insurance, life policy I took last year which we never requested in my last interview. She asked for updated bank statements, and unfortunately I didn't bring. My other mistake was to bring the original taxes without making copies. She advised me that she couldn't make a decision about my case until she receives copies of my taxes, bank statements, and I was given a month to mail or a possibility of my case being dismissed. I requested to submit them within an hour and she liked the idea. That's the first time I sensed her warm nature, because we went through the interview so fast after my late arrival and she was just all professional. She told me to submit those documents with the receptionist. We left and I asked the security guard for the nearest printing business, and was directed to UPS which was not far. I made copies and accessed my banks online and made copies of current statements. My online case status was already showing that RFE (needed more information).
We need more information from you
View your letter on your documents tab for more information. You must respond with your document(s) on or before the date in your letter or your application may be denied.
I submitted those documents and was given a receipt by the receptionist. When I got home, my USCIS App notified me that:
Oath Ceremony Will Be Scheduled
We placed you in line for your oath ceremony and will send you a notice for Receipt Number IOEXXXXXXXXXX, with the date, time, and location of your oath ceremony. You should receive your notice within 30 days of its mailing date.
What a surprise and joy because I was beating myself for everything that led to a delay in deciding my case. My story is a combination of PATIENCE, WHAT NOT TO DO, DETERMINATION TO MAKE UP FOR MISTAKES and RESILIENCE UNDER THE STORM. I want to take this opportunity to thank those contributing members of this community, because you have given me so much SUPPORT, HOPE and KNOWLEDGE, though your own stories and advice. I also want to extend APPRECIATION and THANKS for those professional IOs who have made this journey worth every step, especially in our anguish because of protracted delays in adjudication. It has been a long road, 2 years and 2 months, for I-751 and 7 months for N-400. I hope my story will help those facing similar challenges to keep your head because there is hope and this road will come to an end. This is my current online status:
We approved your application
Your final step to becoming a citizen is to attend your naturalization ceremony
We will mail you a letter when we schedule your naturalization ceremony.
This journey is finally over!
Congratulations!!! Your journey approach to final step. Good luck and happy ceremony.
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On 10/20/2018 at 3:49 PM, flash9153 said:
Exactly 17 days since my wife's ROC and N400 combo interview. Just received two email updates from USCIS this morning:
- I-751: A new card is being produced
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N400: We scheduled your naturalization ceremony
- Although when I check under documents, the actual oath ceremony letter has not yet been uploaded. I will update our timeline once the letter has been uploaded, or upon receiving the snail mail.
At the rate which Chicago court houses are wrapping up ceremonies these days, my wife should be a citizen before Christmas! I don't know what we would do if it weren't for all the love and support we have received on these forums. Thank you all for sharing stories about your journey, and providing useful information along the way. For those of you still waiting, hang in there!
Congratulations and happy ceremony.
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On 10/18/2018 at 7:16 PM, Lu & Soso said:
Hi Meme.B, it took me almost 3 weeks to get a word about the outcome of my case after the interview. I first submitted an inquiry almost a month after the interview and only provided the information on my online case status, which was about fingerprints submission. I tried again early October, same story but this time I asked for Tier 2 officer who pretty much couldn't tell me anything concrete outside what I knew. They also didn't even have information that I had already been interviewed. A week later, while still waiting for an inquiry response, my case was approved. Maybe continued calls helped, because they did mention that they noticed that I had called, several times, to inquire about my case. What I kept telling them was that my case status online was outdated, and my naturalization interview was coming up and needed a resolution. I asked them to dig deeper because having applied August 2016, way out of projected timeline, there has to be someone who knows my true case status. Anyway, that fight is over now and my N-400 interview is next week, October 24. I'm happy that this roller-coaster ride has finally entered homestretch.
Thank you for sharing your experience, I have nothing to do except Waiting until outdated then begin next step.
Hope you pass your N-400 interview, Good luck.
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On 10/17/2018 at 2:42 PM, Lu & Soso said:
Thank you so much @Meme.B. I realize that you are in a limbo with the outcome of your interview. It took me almost 3 months after my I-751 interview to get notification of the outcome. Today the status has changed to:
Case Was Approved
On October 16, 2018, we approved your Form I-751, Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence, Receipt Number WACXXXXXXXXXX. We will mail your approval notice.
@Meme.B, please hang in there, you've done your part and you'll soon get your case approved too! I don't know if my several attempts to submit an inquiry assisted my case, but every month since my interview I have been submitting an inquiry and asking for Tier 2 officer to check my case status as I was advised by my IO who interviewed me. Good luck, @Meme.B!
At least your I-751 approved.
The officer told me to wait 30 days, 16 days passed. So I have to wait.
@Lu & SosoWhen your N-400 interview Scheduled ?
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On 10/16/2018 at 7:31 AM, Lu & Soso said:
I woke up to the enclosed message, after two years of waiting, an August 2016 filer (I-751), two RFEs and finally an interview July 2018.
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New Card Is Being Produced
On October 15, 2018, we ordered your new card for Receipt Number WACXXXXXXXXXXX, and will mail it to the address you gave us.
Thank you to everyone for their contributions, because in my sleepless nights, it is the feedback I received from this platform that kept me strong, hopeful and resolute in my pursuit. Next week, it is my N-400 interview and now I don't have to worry about a decision not being made because of a pending I-751. I want to wish everyone best outcome in your cases, please don't tire, continue to believe and keep fighting!
Background
Filed I-751: August 2016
Went through 2 RFE
Filed N-400: March 2018
Interviewed (I-751): July 2018
Card in Production (I-751): October 2018
Interview (N-400): October 2018
Congratulations, happy to hear your good news. Hope you pass your N-400 interview. Good luck.
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On 10/15/2018 at 3:08 PM, L&B2018 said:
Hi, any news on either your I-751 or N-400?
No, 2 weeks after N-400 interview nothing changed till this moment. Still waiting...
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Hi, @Steph3559
Did the officer accept to do the interview with your husband?
Thank you for sharing your experience, and Congratulations for your N-400 approved.
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4 hours ago, xilef said:Congrats @Meme.B you are almost done, what does your status say for your I-751 and your N-400 applications ?
Thank you @xilef
My status still the same since last changes done, No changes any more after my interview.
N-400 : Interview was scheduled. August 28, 2018.
I-751: Case was transferred And new office Has Jurisdiction. May 3, 2018.
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54 minutes ago, MLChicago said:
Hi Meme.B Congratulations on passing the Citizenship N-400 exam and application. It sounds like they need some more time to process your removal of conditions. Hopefully that will be approved very soon!
Thank you, hope you cross this journey soon.
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45 minutes ago, flash9153 said:
Update on my wife's interview this morning at 8:30am today:
Our officer was probably the nicest gentleman there. When he called my wife's #, I accompanied her to the door to ask if I'm needed for a combo interview, and he kindly said, "yes please, you can join her".
I-751
After going in, the officer took my wife's biometrics and then she was sworn in to tell the truth. The first thing he did was explain to us that he ROC was pending, therefore he will first interview her on that application. He started by collecting all the documents that we had brought for verification of identity, which included expired GC, both our passports, driver's licenses and social security card. After verifying our identities, he collected evidence for continuing relationship. We provided tax returns for three years, recent bank statements, copy of lease agreement, health and car insurance documents with both our names. I didn't have any utility bills with both our names, but he was content with rest of the evidence. Then he went through the entire application line by line including all the dates, addresses, yes or no questions, etc. He was incredibly thorough and didn't skip over anything. After that, he said that the i751 application looks good, he doesn't have any reservations approving it. However he said that he is new at doing combo interviews, so it'll take a few days before he can have the application adjudicated. I'll take that as a win in my book, waiting a few days is acceptable than having to wait months for NBC to adjudicate the i751.
N400
After that, he returned my passport and driving license but held on to my wife's. Once again, my wife had her left index finger scanned, and swore to tell the truth. At this point, I thought I was going to have to leave, but he didn't say anything. He already had all the evidence he needed from i751 application, so he didn't ask for it again. Also, all of my wife's evidence was submitted online, so he had it on his screen for review. He started with the civics exam, then reading, lastly the written portion. She passed all three, so the officer congratulated her. After that, he went through the application line by line. He actually found a couple of minor errors, which he corrected and then asked my wife to review the corrections and then sign off on them through a mounted iPad. After that he printed a piece of paper that says she passed the exam but a decision cannot yet be made. To that he explained, he needs to adjudicate the i751 first, which will take a few days, and then he'll process the N400 to put her in queue for an oath. WE WERE ECSTATIC! Couldn't believe our ears. This crazy journey might actually be coming to an end very soon. I'll keep posted when I see an updates on My USCIS account, or receive something in mail.
Congratulations !!
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5 hours ago, xilef said:
Could you describe your interview process a little bit @Meme.B "? Did your spouse accompany you for the interview ? Also, did the officer talk to your spouse as well ? What's the individual statuses of your I-751 and N-400 cases ?
2 hours ago, MLChicago said:Hi Meme.B. Did you go with your spouse? Also, did the officer first go through your I-751 removal of conditions file and ask questions about that before going on to your citizenship (n-400) interview?
Our interviewing officer had our I-751 Removal of Conditions paper file in front of her and she went through the entire application and discussed evidence with us and asked both of us questions after being sworn in to verify the information. She also said she had to do the I-751 interview first before we could move on to the citizenship interview. So, she spent a few minutes doing the I-751 interview first, then once she was satisfied and able to approve the removal of conditions, she went on to the next phase which was doing the n-400 citizenship interview. After my spouse passed all of the citizenship questions she gave us a sheet of paper that had a box checked that says "Congratulations! Your application has been recommended for approval." From what I understand, this language means the officer is recommending that your application to be approved by his/her supervisor. She said we should receive a letter notice of the oath ceremony in the next 6 weeks. My guess is that when they give you the piece of paper that has they "recommended for approval" box checked, they feel you have met all the requirements to be approved for citizenship and they just need to have their supervisor review and approve it officially. I assume the supervisors almost always do what the officer recommends, so you should be good to go.
Hi everybody, my interview was so easy than I was expect. I arrived before my appointment more than one hour but the officer called my no. Excacty at my appointment 11:15 am.
My husband was with me, but stayed outside the room and the officer didn’t ask me if he present or not.
On his table was a big file, It was mine seems to be gathering I-751 and N-400.
First of all he asked about my driver license, passport (old and new one), and my green card. Then begin with the civic test, and writing and reading after that he said great job you passed the test.
Then asked me approximately all (yes, No) questions, in the application, when he finished asked me: Did you understand all what I asked you? He didn’t ask me about the meanings anymore.
Then asked me to give him last taxes we paid.
After that he asked Who lives with me, and if I have more proof that I and my husband still with each other, I gave him life insurance and bank statement.
At the end gave me paper checked on two boxes:
1- you passed the English test and the U.S history and government test.
2- A decision cannot be made yet about your application.
Then he pointed to the paper and told me don’t worry you passed the test but you have to wait your I-751 to be approved.
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Hi I passed my Test today, but the officer told me don’t worry you passed the test but you have to wait until your I-751 to be approve.
@MLChicago Did the officer approve your I751?
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4 hours ago, naazzaaniin said:
Hi all, Today I had my interview and I got approved. My status says in line for Oath ceremony.
The interview was easy and quick. We first started with the test and then IO reviewed some info from my Application. I had uploaded everything through my online account but she could only see tax returns! so keep in mined to bring a copy of all your submitted documents. she asked for bank statement which I didn't have but luckily she said no issue! IO said oath ceremony is backed up and it will take 4 weeks to get oath ceremony notice.
Congratulations!! So your I-751 also approved?
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1 minute ago, semsem said:
My interview will be tomorrow, and I'll let you know. But I don't think the officer would ask you about the definition of words, you just need to make sure that you understand all the questions in your way, then choose to answer if Yes or No.
Good luck
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1 hour ago, INCHAPE7 said:
Good Morning!
Thought of sharing my interview experience at Philadelphia USCIS Office on Sep 26th, 2018
My appointment was scheduled for 2 pm. I reached an hour early and after passing thru security , was placed in front of Door 1( Philly has three such doors with many small cubicles in it)for interview. I kept noticing that most officers that kept coming and going out of Door 1 didn't look friendly and gave this serious stare which drained your confidence away.
Fortunately, a lady with a sweet smile walks out Door 1 and calls my name- Ah! Made my day. We greeted each other ( i never saw her around while i was waiting all this time-maybe an angel itself!). She walked me to her cubicle, sworn me in and i was seated. She was very friendly and teased about how Indian parents push their children to have kids right after marriage(True!). . Next, she asked 6 questions
1) Who is the Vice President
2) Who were taken as slaves and brought to US
3)What is an amendment
4)Who vetoes bills
5)Who did US fight in World War II
6) What is the supreme law of the land
Got all six right !
Reading portion- " Who can vote"
Writing portion- "Citizens can only vote"
That's it!
Next, she went thru my application and asked questions about my marriage, my work, new travels and job changes since filings. She asked me to hand over the copy my 2018 tax return transcript which i did carry with me. At the end, she recommended my application for approval
. Not over guys- That's when i broke the big request to her about my upcoming travel on Oct 19th ( just few weeks away )and humbly requested if she was able to schedule me for oath before the travel date( too much and too quick to ask for). Philly has ceremonies on Mondays and Fridays every week. I will be travelling on a Friday and returning the following Monday. So it was certain i would miss two chances if i got scheduled and i already knew it was impossible for her to schedule it that soon. Anyway- this amazing officer made a note on my application and told she would try her best to get me date after consulting with her supervisor. She said- "NO GUARANTEE! NO HOPES!"
Today morning i got this notification - AH!!! Oath Ceremony Notice Mailed!!! That was super quick! I wish i could thank her in person!
I wish everyone best of luck! I wish everyone encounter an amazing experience!
Congratulations, and happy ceremony.
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5 hours ago, dassy004 said:
I became a citizen yesterday. So happy to be done with the whole process
Congratulations, and Good luck.
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9 hours ago, Tcainkb said:
She did ask if i understood at the end.
Thank you and Good luck. Wish you happy ceremony.
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Did the officer asked you about the meanings of the words that listed in the (Yes, No) questions?
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17 hours ago, Tcainkb said:
Hi All,
I have been following this chain for sometime now.
I had my N400 / I751 interview today at the Chicago Office and would like to share my experience.
I showed up to my 9am interview 5 mins before ( Cutting it close i know lol), any way i signed in and saw a ton of people waiting. I found out that some folks were waiting for their Oath Ceremony to begin and the others we there for their interview. Anyway i was still expecting a decent wait time, but got called within 5 mins of sitting down.
Now, my wife was not with me at the time as she is in school and is not allowed to miss classes, being that it was the N400 interview and it never asked for her to be present. I told my wife to come after she got out of class at 10am, so i was actually banking on having a long wait time so she could show up. As i mentioned i got called within 5 mins of sitting down by the interviewing officer, and would you know the first thing she said to me was
"I noticed you did not come with your spouse" of which i responded she is on her way. The officer followed with, "Okay, we will try to get through the pending I-751 as much as possible without her. I said Okay, and explained that she is in school and is not allowed to miss classes.
I751 Interview
We walked in her office and she asked to me to remain standing as she placed me under oath. From their she pulled out an extensive detailed file of all my filings, and God knows what other info she had on her screen but she had tons of info. She spent some time going through my file and it looked like she was getting familiar with what was already submitted and not submitted. Anyway she then asked if i had my most recent Tax forms, and additional proof to show a bonafide marriage. I gave her all my tax documents dating back 4 or 5 years, and the original marriage certificate, as well as info showing my wife on my insurance plan, and a car insurance card with both or names on it. She took all of that and then asked for all my passports issued, as well as my green card. From their she started flipping through my file again and it seems she was looking at pics we submitted when we applied for the ROC, she then asked if we still had our dog and i said yes we do.
Then she started fact checking all that was inputted in the application, asking me my name, DOB, Address, Phone # etc. Then she asked me my wife's DOB, and if she currently resides with me.
The we moved on to the N400 Application.
We jumped right into the Civics test. (Sorry i do not remember the questions) I got the first 6 right and we moved on to the Reading and Written piece which i also passed. We verified that my info submitted was correct and she asked me a long list of the Yes or No questions on the application, Goes without saying that the majority of the time spent was me saying No to questions like "Have you ever supported a communist party" etc.
Then she asked me if i had traveled out the country the last 5 years, i said yes and listed all the places. Then she asked if i stayed 6 months outside of the US at anytime since my residency i said no
From their she had me sign some papers and docs on an Ipad, and told me she was approving my I751 and Recommending my N400 for approval. So i then asked her does she still need to see my wife. She replied: "No, you provided enough info" Then i asked if i could text my wife to not come anymore, she said it was okay. Then she told me that i should receive a letter in the mail advising me on my oath ceremony date in 6 weeks or less.
The interview took around 30 -35mins, i was expecting it to be longer. However i had a great experience with the officer, i walked out on cloud nine as i was terrified i wouldn't be approved without my wife being present.
I hope this info helps someone as much as your submissions have helped me prepare.
Thank You all!
Congratulations, and thank you for sharing your experience.
I-751/N-400 combo filers in Chicago
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Congratulations!!!! I am happy you finished your long journey, Good luck.