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25 minutes ago, mmv_1 said:

 

I received a 10 year green card since marriage anniversary was over 2 years at time of GC interview. My spouse came to the interview but was not needed to be present. 

 

That is what I thought too but not yesterday, I got into the Seattle office around 7 30 am and there were no oath ceremonies scheduled for the day. 

I see.  What time was your scheduled interview and how long did you have to wait until you actually had your interview?  My spouse also has an interview scheduled for 6/25 at the Seattle field office.

On 5/28/2024 at 11:42 AM, mmv_1 said:

I just completed my N400 interview in Seattle this morning. 

There were no oath ceremonies scheduled for the day in the office. At the end of my interview I was given an appointment for the oath on July 4th. However on the drive back home the status online changed from oath scheduled to 

Case Was Submitted For Quality Review Based On An Approval Recommendation

We recommended that your Form N-400, Application for Naturalization, Receipt Number, be approved. On May 28, 2024, your case was submitted for quality review. This is a standard process we use to ensure the quality of our decisions. Once our quality review is done you will be scheduled for an oath ceremony. 

 

Hopefully this does not affect the oath ceremony previously scheduled. 

Did your spouse had to attend the interview with you?  It looks like you might not have a pending I-751, correct?

On 5/28/2024 at 11:42 AM, mmv_1 said:

I just completed my N400 interview in Seattle this morning. 

There were no oath ceremonies scheduled for the day in the office. At the end of my interview I was given an appointment for the oath on July 4th. However on the drive back home the status online changed from oath scheduled to 

Case Was Submitted For Quality Review Based On An Approval Recommendation

We recommended that your Form N-400, Application for Naturalization, Receipt Number, be approved. On May 28, 2024, your case was submitted for quality review. This is a standard process we use to ensure the quality of our decisions. Once our quality review is done you will be scheduled for an oath ceremony. 

 

Hopefully this does not affect the oath ceremony previously scheduled. 

I thought Seattle field office is usually same day oath?

1 hour ago, Crazy Cat said:

Thanks.  I have always assumed that, I had never seen the actual policy.  Thanks.

They also have this calculator to figure out when you could early file: https://www.uscis.gov/forms/uscis-early-filing-calculator

6 hours ago, HereWeGoAgainV2.0 said:

Did the tax transcript add.   What is a combo interview ?

For those that have a pending interview for I-751 (Removal of Conditions) and N-400

Usually how far in advance do they let you know interviews will take place?

2 hours ago, annierob said:

Hello everyone! Preparing to file online early 90 days/3 year rule.

 

This is maybe a ridiculous question, but I’ve been going through so many threads, have not found anyone asking. So maybe that should already answer my question 😅 but just in case…why not ask.
 

For part 9 (time outside US): do we give for 5 years, as they request? Or since I’m filling under the 3 year rule, is it ok to put only the past 3 years? Because otherwise, of course 2 years out of the 5 are outside the US (which looks really bad), since I was officially able to cross the border 3 years ago (like of course I was not in the US until I got fully approved).

 

I feel ridiculous asking, but I also feel ridiculous showing that 2 out of the past 5 years were outside the US. Like I’m sure MANY people fall into this category.
 

Appreciate any insights!

I'm no expert, but on the form it does say "Date you left the United States" and "Date you returned to the United States", did you actually leave and come back during those 2 years?  I'm assuming no, so it wouldn't apply.

1 hour ago, kupusar87 said:

Hi everyone. On the 19-th of this month I will be able to file N-400,90 days before my 3 years living in the states,slowly the temperature is rising and geting excited 😀

Same exact day for us too, June 17th is the resident since date?

Is there anyone that has filed on the same day they're eligible to early file?

16 minutes ago, Redro said:

Do you have proof of rehabilitation? 

I'm not even sure.  Will have to ask the parent.  I heard he did go through rehab though.

2 hours ago, Family said:

No . USC daughter does not work for this .

I think what you're referring to is C down below, right?

but what if we're not shooting for C but going with B?

5 hours ago, Family said:

Qualifying relative for Waiver has to be spouse or parent..so the U.S.C. child does not work  for I-601 . Don’t confuse the fact that child can file the I-130. 
 

Then the BIG problem that there is NO waiver for controlled substances conviction, exception being 30 grams or less of marijuana . This is where good attorneys make bank by deciphering record of conviction and laws of the land

 

Link is not specific to OP question but on topic 

https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/err/H2 - Waiver of Inadmissibility - Criminal - 212 (h)/Decisions_Issued_in_2021/MAY062021_01H2212.pdf

 

Thanks for that appeal case link.  Am I reading it correctly that the applicant in that case doesn't need a waiver anymore since their criminal record doesn't state what drug it was?  They are eligible to immigrate to the US?

5 hours ago, Boiler said:

And is a USC or LPR?

5 hours ago, Family said:

In original post it states ‘ USC child’ , so not a qualifying relative for waiver. Needs a spouse or parent relationship to beneficiary father

I was confused about the "qualifying relative," I believe in this case, the qualifying relative would be the US citizen daughter.  We might not need the qualifying relative bullet point, if it's been at least 15 years since the activity has made them inadmissible though, no?

This is what I found on the I-601 instructions on page 11 out of 21:

With the application, you must establish one of the following:

• A. ...
• B. At least 15 years have passed since the activity or event that makes you inadmissible, you have been rehabilitated, and your admission to the United States will not be contrary to the national welfare, safety, or security;
• C. Your qualifying U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident relative (spouse, son, daughter, parent), or K visa petitioner would experience extreme hardship if you were denied admission;

Now, moving on to the drug conviction, I found out this morning and it sounds like the drug wasn't marijuana and was one of the injectable drugs, we don't know which one it was.  Does that mean an instant no waiver then?

26 minutes ago, Boiler said:

Who would be the qualifying relative for the waiver?

The father

If a parent was caught doing drugs 20 years ago, was arrested/convicted and sentence to some jail time, got out and relapsed and went back to jail (has been clean since for 20 years), would they be eligible for a waiver of admissibility when their child (US citizen) is sponsoring them to the US?  (I'm assuming they would be inadmissible)

USCIS probably doesn't care, but I want to add that their criminal records has been expunged in their country.

This is definitely not a DIY situation, will inquire with a lawyer, but just wanted to see if there is any hope at all in getting a waiver.

Thanks.

Yeah, it sucks that they offer the name change on the N-400 but can't do the judicial ceremonies.  Just found that out recently.  Planning to not do a name change, not worth the hassle.

On 1/22/2024 at 1:43 PM, Iowa65 said:

Still neither biometrics reuse nor biometric appointment. It’s been 3 weeks.

And estimated time was 8 months and now it has disappeared 😕

Any updates?

Engagement party isn't necessary.  We didn't have one.  I think in the past, it can be seen as a wedding ceremony, so we chose not to do it.

1 hour ago, OldUser said:

Expunge doesn't work for US immigration. It has to be declared.

Would we have the ability to apply for a Ineligibility Waiver?  Do they tell us if we have that opportunity after the interview?

Nevermind, think I found the answer:

The consular officer interviewing you will tell you if you may apply for a waiver and will provide detailed instructions for how to apply.

1 minute ago, Boiler said:

Do they have a criminal history?

I believe it was expunged.

If a family did drugs in the past (20 years+), but stopped since then, would they be considered inadmissible for a tourist visa?  I think on the DS-160 it asks something along the lines of "are you a drug abuser or addict?" 

Would this cause any issues in the visa interview/application?

My wife is going to be submitting her N-400 application this March and her Vietnam passport is expiring in July.  Is it worth renewing the passport before the N-400 interview?  Or is it ok to bring an expired passport to the new interview?

My wife is thinking of changing her first name to an Americanized name and potentially changing her last to mine.  Was wondering if this would cause any issues or if it's possible when filling out the N-400?

On 9/10/2023 at 2:10 PM, Crazy Cat said:

I agree with @Mike E

I am Married to a U.S. Citizen | USCIS

 

General Eligibility Requirements

 

 

To be eligible for naturalization under section 319(a) of the INA, you must:

• Be at least 18 when you submit Form N-400, Application for Naturalization;
• Be a lawfully admitted permanent resident of the United States for at least three years immediately before the date you file Form N-400;
• Have been living in marital union with your U.S. citizen spouse during the three years immediately before the date you file your application and while we adjudicate your application;
• Have lived for at least three months in a state or USCIS district having jurisdiction over your place of residence;
• Have continuous residence in the United States as a lawful permanent resident for at least three years immediately before the date you file your application;
• Reside continuously within the United States from the date you filed your application until the date you naturalize;
• Be physically present in the United States for at least 18 months out of the three years immediately before the date you file your application;
• Be able to read, write and speak English and have knowledge and understanding of the fundamentals of the history, and of the principles and form of government, of the United States (also known as civics); and
• Be a person of good moral character, attached to the principles of the Constitution of the United States, and well-disposed to the good order and happiness of the United States for at least three years immediately before the date you file Form N-400 and until you take the Oath of Allegiance.

For more information, see the USCIS Policy Manual, Volume 12, Citizenship and Naturalization.

Hey there, I just saw this post and was wondering for our situation.  So my wife came here on a K1 visa back in 2019, but didn't get her GC until 2021.  We've been living together for over 4 years now.  Are we able to apply 90 days early under the 3 year rule?  I'm assuming we can?

Okay.

We have an interesting situation where I posted almost 2 years ago (June 2021) about how USCIS messed up my wife's green card.  They sent my wife a conditional 2-year green card when it should have been a 10-year green card.  We submitted the I-90 right after to get it fixed.  They sent us the updated 10-year green card last year (2022).

We just got in the mail, Form I-797C, Notice of Action -- Reminder to File Form I-751 to remove conditions.  

Do we need to contact USCIS and tell them that we don't need to remove conditions?  At the bottom of the reminder, it does say "If you do not submit Form I-751, we may terminate your conditional permanent resident status and issue you a Notice to Appear (NTA) in immigration court."

It's just headache after headache, it took a year for them to get that green card situation fixed.

A year from now, we'll be submitting the N-400 application and hope that it doesn't have any issues!

AHHHHH.