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    Length of Fairfax, VA Oath Ceremony (or any post-covid ceremony)?

    in US Citizenship General Discussion

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    2 minutes ago, Saturnaliia said:

    Definitely bring them! That week was actually the first week they started allowing "spectators". I had 12 guests who were going to just be waiting for me outside and all of them were allowed in. The man leading the ceremony was super hyped to have people celebrating again! I'm guessing they're still allowing people in.

    I'd say it lasted between 30 mins - 45 mins. They did rush us out a tad bit at the end - after the ceremony I think we were given 2 minutes to take whatever pictures we wanted.

    Good luck, and congrats!!

    Oh that's good to know! I'm so glad I asked since they said that no one else is allowed in in the oath letter. Thanks so much!

    Length of Fairfax, VA Oath Ceremony (or any post-covid ceremony)?

    in US Citizenship General Discussion

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    On 3/11/2022 at 2:33 PM, Saturnaliia said:

     

    Wow!! I agree with @JeanneAdil - so unfortunate that such a big day is kind of reduced to just being a number... not that USCIS made me feel like any more than that lol, but this was kind of something I'd been envisioning since beginning this journey. :( I'm down in Charlottesville now and the officer who did my interview said that for us down here, they typically rent out a room at the Monticello, guests are allowed, etc, "but if they have a covid situation happen it'll be in Fairfax"... Kinda feel like they're probably sending everyone to FFX now, lol.

     

    Anyway, thank you so much for your insight! I'm sure the process is still the same (give or take extra people). I bumped up the reservation to 11:30! 

    I'm excited to become a citizen regardless of the ceremony, and like you, we'll celebrate after anyways. :D

     

    How did your oath ceremony go? Mine is tomorrow and I'm still unsure if I should be bringing my spouse or not.

    Washington, DC Field Office Filers

    in US Citizenship Case Filing and Progress Reports

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    On 4/3/2022 at 12:49 AM, swap14 said:

    Hi, May I know that, when was the interview and how was the interview experience? How long it took after interview? I’ve my on 04/23 fairfax office and I need to move to a different state and just waiting for this process to be finished so that I don’t have to go through a address change since the interview already scheduled 

    My interview was on March 29th. It was very straightforward. Other than the civics test, the interviewer basically asked some of the questions from the N400 form, so just make sure you remember what you answered. Took about 15-20 minutes. 

    Washington, DC Field Office Filers

    in US Citizenship Case Filing and Progress Reports

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    On 4/3/2022 at 11:48 AM, CMJuilland said:

    Unfortunately, I don’t know what the situation is right now, but it wouldn’t surprise me if they still didn’t allow anyone in; just because it would allow them to move people in and out faster… I hope the best for you as I know what it’s like when your loved ones have to wait outside. 

    Congrats on becoming a citizen! 

    Thank you! Yeah I’ll just go on my own and have a celebration with loved ones later. 

    Washington, DC Field Office Filers

    in US Citizenship Case Filing and Progress Reports

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    48 minutes ago, da95826 said:

    Yes you spouse does not need to be there.

     

    Yes, bring your joint Tax Transcripts for at least the last 3 years, bring current joint bills, copy of current lease, copy of spouse's ID with common current address. Just be prepared to show you have been together with your spouse since the i751 was approved so not too much.

     Bring a copy and the original spouse birth certificate or naturalization document  and marriage certificate, sometimes USCIS wants to so the originals doc at the naturalization interview.

    Great, thank you @da95826! That's super helpful.

    Washington, DC Field Office Filers

    in US Citizenship Case Filing and Progress Reports

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    Just got my interview notice for March 29th. My notice date is November 12th 2021. Pretty surprised it only took about 4 months. I received my 10-year green card last year after my I-751 was approved.

     

    Two questions:

    1. I'm applying on the basis of marriage, but my spouse DOES NOT have to accompany me to the interview, correct?

    2. Do I have to print out all the evidence of the bona-fide marriage (leases, bank statements, etc) to bring with me to the interview since I've uploaded copies of these to my online application?

     

    Thank you!

    Case approved but received notice of transfer

    in Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion

    Posted

    My green card was approved in October 2021 and I already have it in hand. However today I received the following notice from USCIS:

    Application Type: I751, PETITION TO REMOVE CONDITIONS ON RESIDENCE
    Your Case Status: Initial Review
    On January 20, 2022, we transferred your Form I751, PETITION TO REMOVE CONDITIONS ON RESIDENCE, Receipt Number YSC209011xxxx, to another office for processing and sent you a transfer notice. The notice explains why we transferred your case.

     

    This is the case history on myUSCIS:

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    I'm guessing this is a mistake? Is there something I should be worried about?

     

    Thank you!

    Separating from USC spouse after N400 filing

    in US Citizenship General Discussion

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    Hi all. I just received my 10-year green card when my i-751 ROC was approved a week ago. It's been over 3 years since I first got the conditional green card from marrying a US citizen.

     

    I'm thinking of applying for citizenship using the 3-year rule for USC spouses. However, my spouse and I are thinking of separating soon, i.e. we will be living separately. If I apply for the N400 while we are still living together, and if we do not get divorced (on paper) until after my N400 is approved, would this be an issue?

     

    I saw the following paragraph on the USCIS website that made me think this is ok:

    B. Living in Marital Union for Spouses Residing in the United States

    The spouse of a U.S. citizen residing in the United States must have been living in marital union with his or her citizen spouse for at least 3 years immediately preceding the time of filing the naturalization application. This provision requires that the spouse live in marital union with the citizen spouse during the entire period of 3 years before filing.[4]

    However, the statute does not require living in marital union for the period between the date of filing the application and the date of naturalization (date applicant takes the Oath of Allegiance). The corresponding regulation conflicts with the statute in stating that the spouse must have been living in marital union with his or her citizen spouse for at least 3 years at the time of the examination on the application, and not at the time of filing.

    USCIS follows the language of the statute in requiring living in marital union only up until the time of filing.[5] Accordingly, only the existence of a legally valid marriage is required from the date of filing the application until the time of the applicant’s naturalization.[6]

    POTOMAC (YSC) I-751 Non Transferred Filers ONLY...

    in Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion

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    6 hours ago, Adam D said:

    Awesome! Guess you don’t need that InfoPass appointment after all 🙂. My biometrics were applied the same day as yours (although my NOA date is about 4 weeks after yours). So I’m now going to be checking every day with a slight increase in anticipation lol 

    Yes, I was just about to call them when I received the notification. Super relieved about that. Good luck with yours!

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