annrose

On 7/11/2023 at 2:08 PM, TeddyFazBear said:

I have a documents tab and a button for unsolicited evidence but if I click it, I just get returned to the front page of the website. 

Even I tried clicking on unsolicited evidence button and it was just refreshing the page. Please let me know if you find a way to make it work.

I guess otherwise we can only wait for one or two years until this I-751 get approved or until we file for N-400.

On 4/18/2023 at 10:18 AM, CCCas said:

does anyone know why the USCIS Notices tab isn't showing on my account for my i751?

 

It shows up on my i131 two years ago but not showing up on my i751.

 

I never got the online access code as it was just automatically added to my uscis cases 

 

 

Same thing for my I-751 case in my online account as well. Did you figure out a way to fix this?

5/11 - Application submitted at USPS (expedited service, 1-2 day return shipping)

5/17 - Application shows "In Process" on tracking website with receive date of 5/16. Check cashed as well. Record locator starts with 35.

On 4/19/2023 at 8:28 AM, springguy said:

Hearty Congratulations!  it is a big advantage that SFO does same day oath ceremony! How many people take part in that oath ceremony?

 

Also, I applied as a LPR for 5 years, but through postal mail and I only submitted green card copy (Submitted as per M-477 checklist from USCIS. Even though I'm married with kids did not submit marriage certificate or birth certificates).

 

My interview is scheduled for May 2nd, and per my attorney, all I need to carry is three years tax transcripts (plus GC, passport, appointment and  letter and state ID).

Did the IO ask anything about marriage, kids at all? Also, do they ask about where you work etc?

 

 

Thank you!
 

IO talked to me about my marriage, kids, work and education including my PhD thesis. They seem to have found all my details through background check, even though I didn’t submit most of those details in the n-400 application. But it was mostly like a conversation and the IO was very friendly. Also the oath ceremony had around 20 people.

Interview experience at SF field office:

A US citizen now! 🎉

There was a long waiting line in the front of the building. So it took me around 20 mins to wait and get to the waiting area. Plan some time ahead, just in case.

My interview was at 12:45 pm yesterday (but got called in at 1:15 pm because the IO had to take extra time for the previous interview) which lasted for around 30 mins and I got approved for same day oath ceremony at 3 pm. Got the certificate of naturalization by 3 pm.
 

Documents submitted during online application for N-400 based on 5 year LPR eligibility rule:
1. copy of greencard (mandatory)
2. copy of marriage certificate (mandatory)
3. copy of kids birth certificate (mandatory)
4. tax transcripts of last 5 years (optional)
 

No additional documents were asked to be submitted during the interview. Originals of interview appointment letter, passport, green-card and driver license was asked to be shown.

Paperworks to be done after getting US citizenship:

1. Apply for US passport (in person appointment at usps)

2. update citizenship in SSN records (can be done by mail, once we get the passport card)

3. register to vote (can be done online)

4. update citizenship in dmv records (has anyone done this?)

3 hours ago, Bujjigaadu said:

Thank you...Oath ceremony was at 3PM, Because my interview happened around 12PM....Officer was so nice, he did not ask any documents except GC,appointment notice, DL and Passport.  I carried lot of other documents like others but It was very smooth and easy....

SFO is doing 1PM, 2PM and 3PM Oath ceremony and if you are interested for same day they are trying to accommodate accordingly.

I meant to say that came to united states 13 years back as a student on F1 Visa to pursue PhD and have gone through different phases finally become a Citizen..

Sounds great. Hoping to get a nice officer like that for an easy interview and approval for same day oath ceremony. 🤞🏼

On 4/4/2023 at 6:00 PM, Ludovic UK said:

Did my interview today and was approved!! I honestly did very little prep, I used the 'Citizen Now' app to practice for the civics test but that was it. They only asked for my appointment confirmation letter, drivers license, passport, and green card. No other documents were requested. They asked me 5 of the civics questions, then asked me to read a sentence out loud and write a sentence into an iPad, they might have gone easy here because I am an English speaker. But it was pretty simple, once I was approved they asked if I'd like to do the oath ceremony at the same time, I did that also today and got my naturalization certificate. 

 

There was a big line outside the building, but after asking some people I realized that was for ICE registration, USCIS can go straight in. 

 

Let me know if you have any questions and good luck!! 

Congratulations!! 🎊 

Great to see same day oath ceremony for SF interviews.

12 hours ago, Bujjigaadu said:

Hi folks...I am delighted to inform you all that I have passed my interview today and completed oathing as well...Going from F1 (as a student) to a Citizen is not a easy journey, have seen so many ups and downs but now feeling so happy and relaxed.....My journey ends here with USCIS...

 

Good Luck if anybody is still waiting for their interview...Thank you one and all...

Wow! Congratulations! 🎉 

I remember your appointment was at 10:50 am. When was your oath ceremony?

What documents did you take for the interview? What documents did they ask?

My interview is on next Tuesday 12:45 pm at SF FO and on the F1 to citizen journey as well.

7 hours ago, Jacobo said:

I have neither received the notice with the Online Access Code nor the Waived Biometrics Notice. 

 

I am attaching the note so you guys can read it. It is weird that in “Notice Type” it says “Filing Fee Waived”. I did not applied for that and the notice doesn’t mention anything about it. Maybe it was an error on their end. 

My 48 months extension receipt notice of I-751 also has this “Filing Fee Waived” written on it. I didn’t apply for any waiver either. But since they also show “Amount received 680$ “ , I am guessing it’s not like they are giving back the money anyway.

Mine is also an IOE case # with California service center. Received the biometric reuse letter about 2 days after I got the initial receipt notice.

4 hours ago, Flyingdutchman said:

Similar to @annrose post today, my online account does not show notice documents, Did you use the message option in "myaccount", or did you file mail not received tab?
According to customer service tier 1, they are able to view 2 of the same extension letter 797NOA's, but I can't.

I used the message option in myaccount. Estimated response time seems to be 14 days for that.

1 hour ago, TeddyFazBear said:

Possibly. But those are automated status messages directly linked from his case number so he couldn’t really fake them. I’d say it’s legit. 

Thank you for sharing. Interesting to see cases like that. Seems like that was an IOE case too.

On 3/15/2023 at 5:18 PM, Bujjigaadu said:

Hey nice to meet someone from SFO FO...congrats on your interview shcedule.

Dec 18, 2022 : Filed N-400 online

Mar 03, 2023 : Interview Scheduled case update

Apr 10, 2023 : Interview at SF FO, 10:50am.

 

Hopefully they go for combo on the same day.

Heyy, we have very similar timeline at SFO. Hoping to get the same day oath ceremony.
 

How are you preparing for the interview? Are you taking copies of all documents you uploaded online for n-400?

Since I am applying based on 5 year rule, I am thinking to take the originals and copies of passport, driver license, marriage certificate, kids birth certificates and also this year’s tax transcript. I think I am good with the 100 questions on civics and history now.

I-751 Timeline update:

03/06 - Package sent to Phoenix Lockbox

03/08 - Package delivered

03/10 - CC charged + text message with IOE#

03/14 - Case status “Actively being reviewed”

03/17 - Received NOA1 48 months extension, California Service Center

13 hours ago, Bujjigaadu said:

https://www.visajourney.com/timeline/citlist.php?cfl=0&op1=9&op2=d&op3=&op4=3&op5=&op6=All&op7=San Francisco CA

 

Hello SFO FO folks...Based on the information shared in the above linked forum, SFO FO is doing an oath on the same day, do you agree? If you have experiences or resources, please share it with us.

 

I am looking forward to oathing on the same day...

seems like SF FO gives same day oath ceremony if you prefer that. 

11 hours ago, knowing said:

by GOD's grace I passed and got approved of my Naturalization application♥️  

 

The officer asked me for my information, and my husband's and I was able to show my traffic ticket.  After that she asked me Yes and No questions that was in the N-400 form and she stated I passed! I cried and said thank you to the officer!

 

I couldnt remember the civics though

 

I an beyond grateful for the emotional support in this group especially @AHC_2015 and @Stillwinning!!!😊 !!!!! We may not know each other personally but   only here on this forum but you guys supported me emotionally and I deeply appreciate it!

 

I have my oath ceremony this March 31, 2023!

 

 

Let us be positive and claim that this year is our best year yet!!! #GratefultoGOD

 

Wow! Congratulations! 🍾🎉 

They didn’t ask you any civics or history questions? That’s lucky.

13 hours ago, Bujjigaadu said:

https://www.visajourney.com/timeline/citlist.php?cfl=0&op1=9&op2=d&op3=&op4=3&op5=&op6=All&op7=San Francisco CA

 

Hello SFO FO folks...Based on the information shared in the above linked forum, SFO FO is doing an oath on the same day, do you agree? If you have experiences or resources, please share it with us.

 

I am looking forward to oathing on the same day...

Seems like it, if they can accommodate on the same day. Otherwise within a week or two.
 

When is your interview time? Did you get your interview scheduled notice by mail?

Interview just got scheduled for my spouse too.

Dec 22, 2022 : Filed N-400 online

Mar 14, 2023 : Interview Scheduled case update

Apr 18, 2023 : Interview at SF FO, 12:45 PM

4 hours ago, Fenja said:

Timeline update: 

03/04 package sent

03/06 package delivered

03/08 receipt date on online status

03/09 CC charged

03/10 Text with receipt number

03/14 Case updated to being 'actively reviewed' 

Cool. I got the same case update now.
 

Are you able to see the receipt notice in your online account documents tab?

1 hour ago, CCCas said:

do you need the extension in hand too even if your current GC is still valid? just wondering

If your current GC will be valid when you re-enter, they won’t even ask for extension letter.

until when is your GC valid and when are you planning to re-enter US?

I am still thinking you might get your 48 month extension notice in mail this week, even if it got delayed than the biometric reuse notice. It could be some delay with USPS.

4 hours ago, samdog said:

Additional updates:

 

3/1 - packet sent (overnight) to Phoenix lockbox

3/2 - packet received by Phoenix lockbox

3/6 - check cashed by USCIS

<forgot to send G-1450>

3/7 - called USCIS to get a case number: IOE0919XXXXXXXXXX, and they also said that the NOA1 was mailed on this day

3/8 - online status changed to "case is being actively reviewed by USCIS"

 

3/13 - received "biometric reuse" letter

3/13 - received "online account" letter with the access code

 

Question: I still don't have the NOA1 letter saying that my 2yr GC validity is extended by 48 months... but I see this letter in the "Documents" tab in my account. Can I use a print out of this letter to re-enter the US, or do they need the original letter sent via snail mail?!

You need the original extension notice to re-enter US.
 

Once I showed a copy of my latest immigration notice at the US airport immigration and they didn’t let me. Luckily I had my previous original notice with me, which was still valid and that got me cleared.

1 hour ago, CCCas said:

do they send text messages around midnight still?

 

sorry my anxiety levels stages:

-before sending out package to make sure everything is filled out, complete DONE

-while being mailed/shipped out that it won't be lost in transit DONE

-check doesn't bounce or card declined CURRENT

-text message that USCIS received application, hoping it wasn't rejected CURRENT

-NOA extension letter sent/ hoping it is not lost in the mail

-and every time an alert shows up on email/text from USCIS. 

 

LOL

Lol. I totally understand this level of anxiety. I went through the same.

The text message was received around 8:37 PM Pacific Time for me on March 10th. Credit card was charged around 4 PM on the same day.

1 hour ago, chonds said:

Hello,
Today I received three letters from USCIS:

 

Letter 1: NOA1 - 48 months extension

Letter 2: Fingerprints and other biometrics reused (not showing in the MyUSCIS website)

Letter 3: My Online Access Code for my case

 

I was able to add my case in the MyUSCIS website. It shows the "Documents" tab but it's empty.

 

💃

 

That’s so cool. The new I-751 IOE cases might get the biometrics letter sooner then, like the n-400. Waiting for my notices to come in mail next week.

Wonder how some people can see the notices in “Documents” tab. 

12 hours ago, Purplekimmiecool said:

I have not received anything in the mail either but I am able to see all the notices in my uscis online account. It’s all in there under documents tab

How long did it take for your notices to show up under the documents tab? Do you see any biometric reuse notice as well?

51 minutes ago, chonds said:

I’m thinking about requesting a code too, but I got stuck in the “Date filed” section. I don’t know what date to use.
Which one did you use? The date you got the text message? The date they picked up your package from the lockbox? I’m confused 🫤 

Date filed for me is the date they picked up my package from lockbox.

On 3/9/2023 at 6:50 AM, chonds said:

My receipt # also starts with IOE. I tried adding the case to the MyUSCIS website but then it asked for an “Online Access Code”. I’m assuming that code will be in the NOA. I don’t know much about it 😅 still waiting for that letter.

For me, the case got added automatically to my online USCIS account, at the same time they charged my credit card. Probably because I filled my existing online USCIS number in my I-751 form. There are no receipts or files in the “Documents” tab though.