Don0

Thank you everyone! It was a very quick interview, approx 10 minutes. No dates or addresses were asked! Current passport was asked for together with the greencard and DL. Thank you so much VJ community!

12 hours ago, TBoneTX said:

Well, bring 'em both.  Far better to bring stuff that isn't asked for than the converse situation.

I didn't have them yesterday when I wrote the comment. I've found my old passports so I will be bringing them!

5 minutes ago, TBoneTX said:

You can bring the previous one along, but I'm willing to bet cash money that they won't ask for it.

Fingers crossed that they won't! I thought they would at least need the current one but yeah, I have been reading and some officers don't even ask for it..

Thank you guys for the insight. I am reviewing the dates and addresses trying my best to at least memorize them. 😅

I was wondering though, do they ask for old passports? My current one (issued 2018, expiry 2028) is the only one I used to enter the US (2020) and also the one I used to travel outside the US. Would they look for the old ones?

9 hours ago, OldUser said:

Yes, they can ask. Unlikely going to go too deep as it's not very relevant for N-400 under 5 year rule, but they can inquire into relationship if you got GC off marriage.

 

Good luck!

Thank you! 

11 minutes ago, TBoneTX said:

Probably not much, if any.  You're filing after 5 years, so marriage status is less important.

Hopefully! Thank you!

4 hours ago, OldUser said:

That's OK. Even if still married, you can apply under 5 year rule.

 

 

Sure thing. You will be asked to confirm dates of your travel and sometimes addresses and work. You don't want to give officer any reason to question you more.

 

I had about 7 trips since I became an LPR and I remembered all. My case was squeaky clean, so the only thing officer attempted is asking me to confirm wrong dates which I corrected. Theoretically, officer can accuse you of lying under oath if you get any info wrong. Or start playing games: "You said you returned to the US from Australia on April 9, but your application says April 7th."

 

Here is my story:

My understanding is, the officer tried failing me on a technicality. Even though case was straightforward, she could have made it hell if I didn't pay attention. She even had an apprentice sitting there, potentially there to learn tricks and how to probe people.

 

After approving me, she even took same elevator with me and lawyer down to the lobby. Even though I was relieved, I kept my comments etc to myself and had mouth shut when going downstairs in the elevator.

I actually waited for the 5 years so it will be "easier" that filing under 3. Lol

So if I understood correctly, it would most likely be them stating the dates and nust me confirming then? A lot of my per diem jobs, I work from home, so the addresses I placed were from the pay stubs so I don't normally have them memorized. 

I had read you interview too. Good thing you had the lawyer, so it seems that they ciuld ask me about my husband too?

Hi everyone! I have my N400 interview this Friday 10/17 under the 5 yr rule, came here through marriage though. I think I've got the civics test down. I'm more worried about the dates on my info? Should I memorize all the dates (M/D/Y) of when I was out and back to the U.S? (Both times around 45 days) And all the start and end dates of my per diem jobs and there addresses?

Also, if there is anywhere on this subreddit that has the checklist of things ti bring, I would appreciate it! TYIA!

Edit: do they asl for the expired greencard(conditional gc) and all the extension letters they sent?

Thank you for everyone's input! I will let him know about all these! 

26 minutes ago, Crazy Cat said:

Yes.  But a finacee is not a qualifying relative for a hardship waiver.  

@Dashinka, isn't that correct?

Thank you!

1 minute ago, Crazy Cat said:

If he overstayed for 2 years, he is banned from the US for 10 years from the day he left.  That would require a waiver.  It would be a lengthy process for them....but possible.

This is both for a fiance and spousal visa? Thank you for your response!

Hi VJ community!

My friend has a girlfriend who is a US citizen, they've been together for some time. However, this friend overstayed for 2 years in the US, he is in his home country now. If his girlfriend petitions him for a fiance or maybe a spousal visa, will he be granted a visa? Would that be possible? 

Any input would help! Thank you!

Thank you for everyone's input! I did see how fast the processing for N400 has been going but with how much paperwork (actual papers) I had to send for the ROC, it scares me a bit. 😆 Will think more about this. Thank you again!

Hi everyone! Will try to make this short. I came to the US Aug 2020. So I'm going on my 4th yr. Last yr, my 751 got approved on October and I didn't apply for a combo since I will be out of the country within this yr (next month, brother's wedding) and I didn't want to miss the interview or whatever appointment they would have set. 

So now, I'm debating if I should apply when I come back on August under the 3 yr rule or wait for May-end next year to apply under the 5 yr rule.

Would it be easier since it won't be based on marriage? Will it be less paperwork (I've read you will basically need your 751 if you do the 3 yr, correct me if this is incorrect)? I am not in a hurry but I also want to get this over with. Thoughts? Thanks in advance!

12 hours ago, pnw12 said:

 

This is for IOE cases. USCIS is transitioning I-751s to online processing, so it appears as though all cases are now receiving online access codes. It's been pretty good so far, as you have the option to view USCIS notices faster, see that a potion of your application has been uploaded, and upload additional documentation in an 'unsolicited evidence' section.

 

I believe the N-400 has had an online filing option for a while now. 

 

Congrats on your approval! I'm guessing you've been waiting a long time for that? 

Oh! So this is recent then? I filed May 2022, biometrics on June 2022 no news for a year and 4 months then they just sent me a card. 😅

11 hours ago, oneoftheunderdogs said:

Congrats! When did you file? It took probably 4 -- 5 months for my documents to show up on my.uscis.gov.

I filed May 2022 though. This must be something new then..

Thank you for everyone's responses!

Hi everyone! Just got my i751 approved. But I never got to see this type of stuff for mine. I was wondering where you can find the "Your Uploads" tab? I would like to know so I know what to prepare for the n400. Thank you.

16 hours ago, carmel34 said:

Best evidence of bona fide marriage is from the date of marriage until the time you file the N-400.  Another suggestion that works is to file the N-400 with the minimum required documents (marriage certificate, divorce decree if applicable, and IRS tax transcripts) and take more evidence from the date of marriage until present to the N-400 interview.

Thank you for your reply. So you mean, I only upload the needed documwnts and all the others I just bring with me? Like bank statements, photos, insurance and such?

15 hours ago, Dashinka said:

This is what is shown in the N400 instructions (below) relative to marital evidence to bring to the interview.  You do not need all that to actually submit the N400 though even under the 3 yr. rule, although most when filing online will upload it.  It seems you already have a bunch of evidence from the I751, so you can add to that, and it is up to you if you want to upload it if you file online or take it with you to the interview.

 

Good Luck!

 

7. Other Documents. Depending on the circumstances, you should bring certain documents to your interview. You may also submit copies of these documents with your application. For example:

A. Spouse of a U.S. Citizen. Bring the following items to your interview if you are applying for naturalization on the basis of your marriage to a U.S. citizen:

(1) Evidence that your spouse has been a U.S. citizen for at least 3 years at the time you file your Form N-400. Such evidence may include: a birth certificate (if your spouse never lost U.S. citizenship since birth), Certificate of Naturalization, Certificate of Citizenship, or Form FS-240 Report of Birth Abroad of a Citizen of the United States of America;

(2) Evidence of the termination of all your prior marriages; and

(3) Evidence that you and your spouse have lived in marital union for at least 3 years at the time you file your Form N-400. Such evidence may include:

(a) Joint bank and credit card statements;

(b) Leases or mortgages;

(c) Birth certificates of children;

(d) Insurance policies; and

(e) Internal Revenue Service (IRS)-certified copies of the income tax forms that you and your spouse filed for the past 3 years (or an IRS tax return transcript for the last 3 years).

 

https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/forms/n-400instr.pdf

This is very helpful. Thank you so much!

10 minutes ago, Don0 said:

Hi VJ community!

 

Just got my 10 year gc and will be applying for n400 next year. I will be applying under the 3 yr rule which is based on marriage. Aside from marriage certificate, taxes we filed jointly, what other evidence do I need to send?

 

I have sent a lot of evidence (pictures, bank statements, birth certificate of our son) for my i751 that having to send only these two seems weird to me. 😅 

 

Any info would be appreciated. Thank you!

So I dug through VJ and it seem like I need to send in a lot of evidence as I did with my ROC. My question is, should it be from the beginning of our marriage or from the time I sent in my ROC packet? And do photos still count? Thanks!

Hi VJ community!

Just got my 10 year gc and will be applying for n400 next year. I will be applying under the 3 yr rule which is based on marriage. Aside from marriage certificate, taxes we filed jointly, what other evidence do I need to send?

I have sent a lot of evidence (pictures, bank statements, birth certificate of our son) for my i751 that having to send only these two seems weird to me. 😅 

Any info would be appreciated. Thank you!

11 hours ago, Nicola and Jordan said:

I-751 marked as approved today!! 

Yey congratulations!

1 hour ago, 854Turbo said:

Congrats! Very interesting update...so you filed May 2022 and the service center was SRC?

Thank you! It's MSC, National Benefits Center. There were also no notifications it was transferred. 😊

Hi everyone! Unsure if anyone is following this. But just an update.

As I was editing my N400 draft (so it does not "expire"), I saw a change in my I751 case status. It showed "Case was mailed to me" Yey!

No RFEs, no interview. And yes, I am under CR1 where an interview was expected. So maybe USCIS have changed "strategies"? Whatever it is, just happy I will have my card in a few days in the mail! 😊

Thank you everyone! Decided to apply for N400 when I get back next year from my brother's wedding. Gotta chill from all these USCIS stuff. 

We've decided (husband and I) to just wait out my RoC and file n400 when I get back. If I do file my n400, there would be a lot of things to consider that might lead me to either miss the interview or my brother's wedding such as the timing of the interview, oath taking  getting the US passport. I'll wait til end of this year to have USCIS sort it out and if nothing comes, by start of next year, the wom would be something to tackle. Not in a hurry to get a citizenship too so this seems to be the decision we're at at the moment.

Thank you for everyone's input! Really appreciate it! 

29 minutes ago, OldUser said:

Yes, there's definitely a risk of you missing the interview and getting denied.

 

Usually you're supposed to have an interview letter and case status update. Usually USCIS gives a few weeks notice.

 

That said, you never know when you're going to be approved or called for an interview. I watched cases around mine. Some were approved in November 2022. In January-February it got quiet. My friend got approved in May 2023.

 

I had 2 trips between November 2022 and August 2023 when I got approved.

 

I would've missed those trips for no reason. Was there a risk? Yes. Was it that big? No. If you only travel for 2-3 weeks, you should be OK.

 

I have the Lawfully app which notifies me of any case status updates. Hopefully that helps me. 

And yeah, I was planning on a 45 day trip since the travel fees are expensive but if it's too risky, there's no problem shortening it. I'm praying I get no interview though. I know it's expected for cr1 filers but I have seen in our May 2022 filers thread that cr1 filers have been given the 10 yr gc without an interview! Wishful thinking..