SafeHaven

Okay, we just got home. Here is an update on how my wifes Interview had went. Long story short is that she passed the N400 Exam and it is currently pending approval.
I was sweating parts of it lol and I am also bad at remembering things so here is what I do remember. 
 
So for some reason we only did the N400 interview due to our USCIS location not receiving her ROC application. That is why she is pending because they need to approve that before they can approve her N400.
 
She started off reading a tablet that said something about "Which or What State has the largest population in the United States?"
Then her first attempt at writing was supposed to be like "California has the most people" but she wrote California have most people.
Then her second attempt was something about New York but she wrote it as Newsyork not realizing the s was supposed to be a space and that New York is actually two words, and she missed a word or two for the rest of that sentence.
Her last attempt though was about Washington (Later I found out she honestly thought they were talking about Washington D.C. lol) and she got this one correct. Cannot remember if it was about Washington being the father or if it was about Washington State though.
 
After this it was immediately into the Questions and she answered the first 6 correct. Hell, I don't even remember what they asked her and when I asked her about it, they were completely different than what I had thought they were lol. 
After the questions they jumped immediately into the N400 application to correct anything that needed correcting and then during the first like 40ish questions that needed to be basically "No" she ended up saying "Yes" to owing taxes on the Federal, State, or Local level and I was behind her shaking my head no and the Immigration officer asked her about Taxes that led her up to stating no she didn't owe any taxes and she pays her taxes in full. It also led to my wife being asked a surprise question not apart of the original 6 and she got asked out of the blue if she knew when income taxes were due. lol Luckily, the wife caught on and knew the answer.
 
We were then asked if we had any other papers to submit for further evidence and being the prepared type that I am... I had two books made up for this interview. 1x for the ROC with updates on everything that we did since the filing of her ROC, as well as a book for her N400 with updates notating everything we have done between the filing of her N400 and today to also include a very detailed summary on what she also or well I made her leave back to Vietnam to see her Parents for 4 weeks. (Her mom was having heart surgery so I made her return).

So, she passed her exam and was given a letter stating that she had passed and her approval was pending. If they need anything else they will send us a letter and if she is approved then they will mail her a letter stating her Oath Ceremony.


Also, to note apparently since I was not sure traveling to Puerto Rico is not considered leaving the Country just in case anyone else was interested and wondering about that.

Never too late! 
 
I just downloaded the material from uscis website, they have the civic test with multiple versions(basic questions, text format, questions with background introduction etc.). Per their requirement I used the 2008 version, there’s total 100 questions. It’ll take some time to memorize them all, I started about 2 weeks prior to my interview. You can also find the writing and reading materials from the website , they are quite easy. In my interview the officer only read one sentence and I wrote it down on the tablet as the writing test, and I read one sentence from the tablet as the reading test. Focus on the civic practice first, leave the reading/writing to the last. 

We also received a letter indicating the case was transferred to NBC to speed up processing, as well as a notice that fingerprints would be reused and no biometrics appointment would be necessary.  A few days later case status was updated to show “transferred to another office for jurisdiction.”  We filed ROC September 1, 2021 and N400 October7, 2022. 
 
From what I’ve read from other VJ posts, in cases where N400 was filed with a pending I751 the next notice was for an interview for the N400. Others have reported waiting several (~4-8) months for the interview notice, depending on the local office. They have said they did not receive notice for an i751 interview but when they arrived some had a combo interview. Most said they received approval of the I751 either at the same time or shortly after the N400 approval. The process seems to vary somewhat by local office - I’ve been unable to find anything in the USCIS site about exactly how it’s supposed to work. 
 
Here’s a link to a forum for N-400 and I-751 combo pending.
 
 
 

WAC Approval.  Just received email that my wife's i-751 was approved.  No interview/RFE. 
 
I know it is a long process.  Stay positive.  Your approval will come soon.  I do wish you all the best.  My wife will be applying for citizenship in mid September.  

Also WAC and got an email new card is being produced. 

WAC filer here.. status check this morning.. case was approved as of 05/25/2022.. 
Good luck everyone! 

Hi guys. I just checked my case status and it's stated new card is being produced.  

I received my green card yesterday. I updated my timeline, but here are the dates just in case!
WAC Center
NOA -  8/11/2021
Biometrics Reused (Notice) - 1/8/2022
New Card Is Being Produced - 5/12/2022
Case Was Approved - 5/13/2022
Card Was Delivered - 5/21/2022
 
Good luck to everyone!

So I had my " document" returned to USCIS in April and I submitted a request to have it sent back out and I just got an update that my card is being produced today. I didn't have an interview or anything. 
 

My husband's case was approved (WAC).On March 16, 2022, we approved your Form I-751.
March 16, 2022 Case Was Approved March 15, 2022 We ordered your new card. July 1, 2021 We received your Form I-751, Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence.

On March 8 I got notice that my case  was approved! 
California  Service  Center. 
 

I just sent mine in today, they said it should be delivered by Saturday, here’s to the waiting game all over again 🍷 🍷 🍷 
I personally am aiming towards an interview waiver and not only i sent the fattest heaviest amount of evidence to achieve so but am also screaming it out in the universe 🤞🏽 Good luck to all my fellow July filers and let the waiting game begin 🍷🍷🍷🍷🍷🍷🍷🍷🍷🍷🍷🍷🍷🍀✨🍷🍷🍷🍷🍷🍷🍷🍷🍷🍷🍷🍷🍷
below i attached a picture reference of how I organized my files, please focus on he folders and not the mess on that desk thanks 💁🏽‍♀️

 

Hey! 
 
@SafeHaven
Make sure you go over everything in the house.  What color are the curtains in the bedroom? is there a window in the bathroom?  who got up first this morning? what did y’all wear to bed? what are the floors made of in the house? does the refrigerator have ice or water in the door? what was the last movie you saw,? whet was the last restaurant you went to, what did you eat? Who insures your car? How many doors in your house? Is the mailbox on the street or the house?  Does the shower have a door or a curtains? We were married before, so we got what are your ex spouses names? 

Our interview was 40 minutes for each of us. 
 
Good Luck! Y’all got this! 
 
Cheschirecat 

We got our interview letter in the mail.! Our interview is scheduled for Nov. 13.

We got our interview letter in the mail.! Our interview is scheduled for Nov. 13.

Seems many are getting their interviews scheduled but we just got our EAD approved Friday! Our application was mailed May 30 but our NOA is June 3. My husband is happy to finally be able to go to work!

hey hey hey!

Our interview is Oct 17th at 8:15am. We applied late March.

 

WOOOOOOOOOO! I just got the notice our interview has been scheduled as well!

Case status changed to "Interview was scheduled" today. I couldn't believe my eyes considering that my field office's (Miami) processing times are quoted at 23+ months and I got an RFIE in early July. 
 
Now waiting to get the interview letter to find out the exact date.

Hello everyone I got my interview today and I am a resident now. It was wait easier than I thought ( St Albans- Vermont) no one was there. Just the two of us. Super fast.  He asked my husband how we met and how was our wedding and he didn't even ask for any of the documentation I needed to bring and all the pictures and documents they gave it back to me .There was an officer there and a police officer and after 2 minutes of questions he said he stamped my passport and said now you can travel you can work you can study you can do everything. I got a temporary greencard because I have been married less than 2 years. I also asked about changing my last name so I did it and my green card is going to be with my husband last name. So happy. Good luck to everyone 

Hello! 
Just wanted to update on my timeline! 
We received our interview letter Friday( August 2) and our interview is scheduled for 9/10!
There have not been any updates on the USCIS website! Our case still says fingerprint fee received. 

Hey guys just wanted to share a quick update!
 
Sent in package May 8
NOA 1 May 18
biometrics appt June 6
 
interview letter received for August 27!!
 
we are so excited and nervous! Anyhoo congratulations and good luck to everyone 
 
On my way to look up interview tips!! Fingers crossed! 

Hello everyone. Minutes earlier I went to check my status like not expecting anything when I read YOUR INTERVIEW HAS BEEN SCHEDULED. I was with my mom ( she is visiting from Perú) And I screamed crying with her. Best news ever because finally I will be able to work, to study to visit my family in my country. Soooo happy. I know you Will get it soon tooo. Waiting to see when is my INTERVIEW and where. My office is st albans vermont. Good luck to everyoneeee

I really love this group and always come back to check if we have any updates. We might start on the same month, but the process for each individual can be so different. Someone might have gotten NOA2 first, but is still waiting to get their visa, while those who got approved later have already been in the US, got their SSN and got married and now is getting ready to file for AOS. For those of you who are still waiting to be reunited with your loved one, I wish you speedy journey and for those of you who are already in the US, I wish you happy and blissful marriage ❤️

Still in AP. And going a little crazy. 
 
My case was updated two days in a row last week and I got excited that this was a good sign. There’s been nothing this week. 
 
I just want to move and marry my love