Charmss

I just did my interview in Phoenix office and I thought I'd share. It took me a little less than 7 months. When you arrive, there will be plenty of parking, and they will let you in 30 minutes before the interview. When you go in with the officer, they get your fingerprint from both of your index fingers, then the officer would ask you to raise your right hand to pledge that you wouldn't lie.

For me they confirmed my name, address, date of birth, marital status, etc. from the start (i guess to confirm that it is me?). The officer asked civics questions, reading and writing (very easy), and started asking questions on Part 12 from N400. Make sure you listen to questions carefully because most of the answers will be no (unless you did anything), but it becomes yes when you are asked about your duties as a citizen.

I had additional out of country trips since my application, but they already had it in the system. I had to update my employment and my title, and thank god I brought my document. They didn't take it but wrote down the name and address of my new job. I think your paystub, W-2, verification letter/offer letter would suffice as long as it contains those info... 

They didn't ask me why I wanted to become a citizen, my previous address, or definitions.. but I speak English fluently and I was even having a small talk before the interview.

They told me to wait outside and they gave me a letter that my oath was scheduled at a courthouse, so no same day ceremony, but overall it was a breeze. Everyone was so nice and welcoming.

I found US Citizenship Test. Org Youtube very helpful (I'm not affiliated). I watched the interview, and practice 100 civics questions from Youtube so that I can listen to the questions. Thier mock interview videos were on point.

https://www.youtube.com/c/USCitizenshipTestOrg

It is now 90 days before the 5 year mark since I got the conditional green card in 2018 (now I am an LPR)We’ve been married for 6, been living together for past 3 consecutive yrs til now. 
 

Can I file N400 under a 5 year rule? Or should I do it under 3 year rule?

if I can do it under 5 year rule, do I still need to provide marriage certificate, tax transcript, rent agreement, ownership of assets, etc because my nature of green card was through marriage?

7 minutes ago, Crazy Cat said:

There were no changes in the law.  You were badly misinformed.    If you qualify, the 5 year rule is a good choice, imo.

Thanks! And yes I was…. Smh 

Just now, Mike E said:

Is your spouse a U.S. citizen?

Yes.

I guess this post is a rant. I got a conditional green card in 2018, then applied for the actual green card in 2020. I was informed that no matter what I do, I have to wait for 5 years, and that the 3-year timeline starts once I lift the conditional approval from my green card (so 3 years from 2020). I don’t know if I missed the changes in law, or if I was just massively misinformed, but I just realized today that I could have applied for n400 in 2021. I only found out because I was preparing for n400 application, and one of the question in the very beginning was “I married for 3 years..” or something so it got me start looking. 
 

I guess my question is… at this point, what do I select for the basis of citizenship application? Should I select that I’ve been a GC holder for 5 years? Or been married for at least 3 yesrs?

thank you so much!! Now I am clear..

Hello visajourney, in the case of submitting I-130 for unmarried child of 21 or older, does it matter if I have no job at this time? From the visajourney procedure it seems like only thing we need is the proof of birth certificate with parent's name matching to the LPR (in case of mother), and no mentioning of financial document or I-864.

I see a lot of the posts here are I-485 based on marriage, and I was wondering if anyone has experienced the interview under F4 category. What kind of questions do they usually ask and how are they different? How should one prepare for this type of interview?

Hi, thank you so much for all of you for all your responses. Our situation is similar with @azblk so that's why they couldn't have a letter for us, even for termination. They won't produce any more of paystubs if not paid, so I don't think we can provide paystubs as a proof of financial loss, but I hope it is ok with the email printout. I will try to reach out to USCIS office as well, because it seems like it worked for some people. 

Hello,

We requested EAD expedite for severe financial loss due to termination with a letter (I included our situation where the job is terminated as of visa expiration date, and they would continue the position if status is resolved). USCIS got back to me saying that we need more than this letter. 

The workplace orally confirmed that "they would continue with the position once EAD is obtained," but would not write a letter to confirm the statement. They would also not write a letter for the termination, but we have an email conversation of when the termination is, etc. Can I just print this email conversation as supporting document? We are about 5 months out. What other documents do I need to make my case stronger?

And is it even necessary to push for it now that I have about 1 month to officially inquire for processing outside of timeline? (since they have the timeline of 4-6 months for family based C9)

On 12/2/2018 at 8:21 PM, Blancaca said:

I have never received any RFE letter requesting for anything. The only letter I received was a courtesy letter on May 9, and in the letter they said they will give me another notice at a later date. Then in November, I received the denial letter stating that I didn't respond to their request on May 9, so they make my case abandoned. I feel so innocent. How can I respond to anything that I've never received? I've talked to an attorney, she said courtesy letter is NOT RFE letter. Also they stated DO NOT MAIL DOCUMENTS on the courtesy letter, that's why I kept waiting. More to mention, my case on the website had never gotten any update since January. 

Wait, is this attorney your attorney who filed this case? 

The applicant wants to bring underage children (derivative applicants) upon admission to the US. I just wanted to make sure that this is the case of "accompanying" if they choose to come together, instead of "follow to join" status.

In addition, the applicant lives in a different country than a foreign state changeability. Can they also do consular interviews in the country they are currently residing?

I understand that the foreign state changeability is the country that the applicant is born so they cannot change it. However, the children were born in that country they are currently living. Can they complete their physicals at a local place that is compliant to the US immigration? 

Lastly...sorry for so many questions... for some reason the name on DS 260 application appears differently than the passport. Should they change it prior to initiating DS 260? Or should they supply additional information for the name change?

I'm sorry this happened to you. You are correct not to send them I-693, but it is because of that courtesy letter, then it is their mistake, and you need a lawyer, like now. Make an infopass and ask for what other RFE you have got, and explained you never received anything else. Have you recently moved? Hope everything works out. 

39 minutes ago, dsachik said:

I just double checked, and on the I-485 Part 2 section 1.a. I have "Immediate relative of a U.S. Citizen, Form I-130"

 

I will contact USCIS first thing in the morning on Monday and follow your suggestion...It looks like they've broken up my packet a bit, and also send me back the unsealed I-693...When I send it back to them. Do I have to put it back together the way it was originally, or can I send them the stapled documents they way I received them...Also, will I have any trouble with sending the unsealed I-693?

 

Thank you!

With regard to I-693, I’ve read from other threads that they explained the situation at the clinic they got the physical and got the 693 resealed instead of doing the test all over again. However, you can confirm what to do from tier 2 officer. Hope it helps and I wish everything works out well. Keep us posted. 

Did you check to see if you selected the correct category? If you did, it might just be a mistake. If I were you, I'd call USCIS on Monday, ask for tier 2 officer, explain your situation, write a cover letter with agent # you spoke with (if any), and send it again.

What apps do you guys use to track them? I just realized my case has been changed to "ready to be scheduled for interview," but the "case tracker" app didn't send me any notification. I don't trust this app no more lol

1 hour ago, DevilAngel said:

@Charmss

 

thank you for reply. Did you provide proof to support your on campus employment too? Since I20s doesn’t mention them, I am very anxious :0

Nope, I didn't. I just gave them all information on 485 but that's it. However, that's how I did it, and my 485 is still pending, so don't take my word for it. 😀

On 10/4/2018 at 7:45 PM, hell0w0rld08 said:

• What happen to the first marriage
• did you help your ex with the greencard 
• whats wrong with the girls here in the states 
• When and where we met
• who asked to exchange phone numbers
• how long after did you contact her
• where was your first date
• how long where you there
• how did she get there
• how did you guys celebrate mothers day
• who was present during mothers day celebraton
• how do you guys celebrate thanksgiving and xmas 
• describe the pictures that was provided 

"What's wrong with the girls here in the states"?? wow..

I've seen a case a few months back that someone got their interview at the original field office despite of change of address. So I think it is likely that you may still get the interview at the original office. Upon receipt of interview notice, you may call to reschedule at a different site or different time of your convenience, but you might carry a risk of delaying the process significantly. I'm not sure if it is just a rumor, but I've read that it "may" reset the clock if you change the field office.  I'd say call USCIS or make an infopass to confirm. Hope your process goes smoothly.

@DevilAngel I just put everything like others suggested in reverse chronological order with no gaps in time. but I didn't have multiple jobs on campus like you. I think this information is more relevant to you:

On 6/26/2018 at 1:58 PM, Tilly87 said:

I was on an F-1 visa too. For my I-485, I listed all my work in the US, including my multiple on campus jobs during the 5 years I was at school; however as I received my pay from the university (not the specific departments I worked for), I completed just one employer entry for it all. I put the general university HR info for the employer, and the job title as "Student employee" (rather than individually listing positions).

May I ask the reason you provided them for expedite? Isn't "fingerprint review was completed" the evidence that background check was done and approved....?

Hello, we've waited a long time and finally the priority date is current as of next month, but I read it from online that "when the priority date is close to being current, national visa center sends package." We, however, have not receive any letters, so we did public inquiry, and have not heard anything back yet.

We have case number and invoice number (we was generated a long time ago), but when I went to website to select agent it says we are unable to do so. I'm assuming we have to receive a letter first, but I am not sure if we ever selected an agent, or we wait until after October 1st. Can anyone help me understand this process..?

5 minutes ago, azblk said:

Yes you dont need to include copy of passport etc as these were already provided and adjudicated during the i-130 process.

Yes you HAVE to list her children and husband on the i-485. You do not have to provide anything proving the relationship to beneficiary as you said they were not applying as derivatives .

Perfect! This information is so valuable to me. Thank you so very much!

19 minutes ago, azblk said:

A copy of i-130 approval should be enough to prove relationship with petitioner.

For the i-485 she will have to how she is in the US legally and has been legal since she last entered.

She also needs to include the other forms like i-131, i-765, i-864 and medical.

 

Why are her derivative relations not applying for AOS at the same time? do they have another route?

Thank you so much for the info! So they are aged out, deceased, etc...so just one person.

So your answer means "No you do not need US passport of petitioner or proof with documents for family relationship with 797 approval notice." Yes? 

Also...can we just list beneficiary's children and spouse on 485 but not include any family tree information to prove relationship with people we listed right? since they are not benefited from the immigration? 

Hello, so little bit of background: I-130 has already been filed and approved by sibling-based petition, PD is current, and currently residing legally in the US, ready to file I-485. 

For I-485, does the beneficiary need to include any documents from US citizen sibling? ex. birth certificate, US passport, etc, even though I-130 was already approved?

Additionally, the beneficiary has family members but none of them are applying as derivative applicant. In this case, does the beneficiary have the burden of providing marriage status, family status of her own other than proving relationship with the petitioner as siblings? I know the more prepared, the better, but we might be facing a situation where those information may not be available by the time we submit for adjustment of status. Anybody has any experience?

I know we have a checklist for marriage-based adjustment of status, I wonder a checklist for sibling-based adjustment of status exists!