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11 hours ago, moonsky said:

You’re lucky your Oath was scheduled in Fairfax HS. Mine is in Manassas, 31 miles from where I live lol

 

Fairfax was indeed close by but the magnitude of people was overhelming even for USCIS staff.

Maybe Manassas was chosen as to not too many folks. (Then again don't know how USCIS operate on that). still Manassas is not that far if you take 66 and exit 47A or B depending which address you are going to .

Very best wishes.

5 minutes ago, Sarah22 said:

Yeah I told him that and he was gong to do it online but he is living in another state than the state he was born, so they told him it might take longer but idk tbh we will see thank you 

Online will work but he will have to pay extra to expedite which is worth it and be ready for some extruciate security questions to identify his true identity.

3 minutes ago, Mike E said:

That will vary by state, in my experience.

 

I do do agree that he should try.  

I agree with you. He should try and the US is good in facilating services for their citizens.

Morocco is another story, still back in time.....

If he lives in the state where he was born, can be done in any county as the info is extracted from the government state database.

14 hours ago, Sarah22 said:

yes He will do it but it says it will take over a month and we want to send our petition cuz we waited enough lol so we will just use his passport and apply for his BC for any future use ; thank you 

It doesn't  take a month to get a us birth certificate.

DMV issues  birth certificate  on the spotm while  you wait.

Not trying to be cocky. You said your brother was already married prior. 

You were not. Big difference between the two 

Are you from Pakistan?

I drop my ex husband last name. Name I carried for so many years and reflect my children last name. Yet found it  akward but still was not judicial but administrative. Took my Oath last week at Fairfax high School versus the Eastern Alexandria court

Just out of curiosity. Which country are you from.

You got married during the process and your native country can be the old up. Guessing but don't want to speculate.

11 minutes ago, moonsky said:

Thank you!

well, at the end of the day, that system is just a mess. I can’t wait to get this over with in a matter of 12 days lol

You will get there! Remember to turn off the unsubscribed button afterwards. Got a message last week saying still reviewing your case. Annoying but still in their mind.? 

They need to improve their visual communication skills.

Please let us know about your experience. And will be cheering for you.

Congratulations Moonsky!

Received an email yesterday from USCIS at 4.00 in the afternoon stating that their messaging system was not working and finally back on and to check my account.

Out of curiosity checked.

Still says completion March 2019.

Wait time: 24 days??? Their math is a bit fuzzy 

already took the oath last week. 

Thank you Bambi. Hope one day we will cross paths.

I am DONE! Took the oath today. Was scheduled for 12 noon but was running behind, 1.30pm because of the crowd 

85 countries were represented with over 300 new citizens.

The guest speaker was Gerry Connolly (D-fairfax)

A lot of guests even though it was said two guests only to avoid a village but I guess some didn't get the memo 

Will go to DC next week to apply for my passport. No time today for post office, then again not much in a hurry.

Anyone waiting, please be patient, you will get there.

Remember, patient is a virtue.

My very best and shall be back to this forum (got addicted) to follow your journey and cheer you on.

Maybe that what is printed on it nowadays but in the old days it said. " Employment not authorized.

We can agree to disagree but was speaking on general for SS card.

Have lived in the states for four decades on a diplomatic/NATO visa and stuff was different and less complicated.

Good luck to all on your journey.

That's what I was referring to by saying "not valid" for WORK ONLY".  However is valid for anything else.

That's why I say "employment not authorized" which means cannot work until final approval. Upon such, will need to make a trip back to SS to apply for a new one to remove it. Number doesn't change.

I understand your point.  But can't get a valid SS without an approved ead. Employers use e verify which is linked to the SS administration, not the EAD.

Once your EAD is approved, then can get an SS card.

Can only get a SS card once EAD is approved otherwise, if issued it will reflect in bold. "Employment not authorized".

Save yourself the hassle to replace at a later date.

SSA offices are always packed, worse than DMV.

Info pass is done online. You're still under the 120 days (90 according to you).

What the N652 says. It's the form handed to you at the end of the interview.

What  was quoted in form N652?

Did you inform the officer about your dismissed ticket.

You can request an info pass if it reaches 120 days and you do not hear from them.

Thank you Bambi. Has been a very long time coming. It was by choice as I had no need for a green card or citizenship.

I feel like been in a very long relationship and now ready to tie the knot. 

Emotions are not high, just steady.

I second Bambi.

I am in Virginia and this is my oath timeline.

19 November 2018 : interview

19 November 2018: approved

19 November 2018: in line for oath

27 December 2018 we mailed your oath ceremony letter

Oath date :26 January 2019

(This Saturday! In less than 48 hours)

Fantastic news! At the goal line.

Also for 2018 taxes, you have until April 15 to file and you will to prove filing at the interview not at filing.

You have too and hopefully all will be back to normal by then.

Don't fret over it. You will be fine.

Justice Dept is not. For background check.

I filed by mail in April 2018. Got approved in November and am taking the oath this upcoming Saturday.

Don't seem to understand about your green card being taken  away 

 Was it revoked, stolen , lost??