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N-400 February 2023 Filers
Iris1954 replied to R_3's topic in US Citizenship Case Filing and Progress Reports
Congratulations. We had almost the same timeframe as yours in Phoenix too. Ours was completed way back when. I wonder why yours took so long. Anyway, its done now. Good work! -
N-400 February 2023 Filers
Iris1954 replied to R_3's topic in US Citizenship Case Filing and Progress Reports
The journey is complete. My partner had his oath ceremony today in Phoenix. It was 3 months and 1 day from when he submitted his application. We never expected it to go so fast. Every other step always seemed to take forever. The ceremony was at the Immigration Office and went pretty quick. Guests were allowed to watch. Good luck to all of you who haven't completed the journey yet. Your day is coming. -
N-400 February 2023 Filers
Iris1954 replied to R_3's topic in US Citizenship Case Filing and Progress Reports
That is what You want I think. How could it be a bad sign? -
Thanks for the information. I did try to call but it is impossible to reach anyone on the 800 number. If anyone has another number to talk to a live person llet me know. It would be nice to be able to share the experience now that Covid is mostly behind us.
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The Oath Ceremony is scheduled on Friday May 19th at the immigration office on 16th street. This is where he had his interview.
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Does anyone know if guests are allowed at the oath ceremony? My partner is scheduled to take the oath in Phoenix on Friday and I wanted to tag along? Is it possible?
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N-400 February 2023 Filers
Iris1954 replied to R_3's topic in US Citizenship Case Filing and Progress Reports
My partner had his interview today in Phoenix. He applied under the 5 year rule and the application was received on Feb. 18th. The appointment was scheduled for 8:40AM and we arrived very early because we were worried about traffic. At about 8:15 we decided to go in but I was told I couldn't enter the building. I was expecting a long wait but was surprised when he walked out the door after about 30 minutes. He said they took fingerprints again as well as had his picture taken. Next we was given his writing and reading exam. He was told to read what was on the tablet. "Where is the White House?" Next he was told to write: Flag Day is in June." Before he was put under oath he mentioned that he had two corrections on his N- 400 form. One regarding dates of international travel and the other regarding receiving a traffic ticket. She asked to see the paperwork regarding the ticket which he had with him. She then reviewed a few of the questions on the N-400 form. After that she did the Civics exam and he answered the first 6 questions correctly. She had a few more questions regarding his job, length of time at the address he is presently in and a few questions about his spouse. The final question was "Why do you want to become an American?" And that was that. He told he passed the interview. The oath ceremony was the scheduled for next week on Friday. So, it went much faster than we had planned. Good luck to all of you. -
Phoenix Oath Ceremony
Iris1954 replied to Iris1954's topic in US Citizenship Case Filing and Progress Reports
We filed on the 15th of Feb 18th and had the biometrics appointment of March 15th in Phoenix. Interview is scheduled for this Friday the 12th. -
Does anyone know if Phoenix offers the oath ceremony the same day as the citizenship interview?
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N-400 February 2023 Filers
Iris1954 replied to R_3's topic in US Citizenship Case Filing and Progress Reports
How will the Filipino government know she has taken USA citizenship? -
My spouse in scheduled to have his interview mid next month. The letter from Immigration mentioned a list of things he needs to bring. It didn't say anything about tax transcripts. He is applying under the five year rule. I do have copies of the last 4 years but not the oldest year. Does he actually even need to bring these? The letter never mentioned them. Anyone know?
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N-400 February 2023 Filers
Iris1954 replied to R_3's topic in US Citizenship Case Filing and Progress Reports
Wow! This was faster than I thought. My partner applied under the 5 year rule on Feb 18th. He had his biometrics done about a week later. Today we received notice of his interview scheduled on May 12th at the Phoenix office. He is studying his USA Civics like crazy. -
N-400 February 2023 Filers
Iris1954 replied to R_3's topic in US Citizenship Case Filing and Progress Reports
We filed on the 15th of Feb 18th and had the biometrics appointment of March 15th in Phoenix. In looking at earlier filers in Phoenix it seems as if things are going quickly. I hope it continues. -
N 400 Timeframe
Iris1954 replied to Iris1954's topic in US Citizenship Case Filing and Progress Reports
Thanks. This was very helpful. I guess we need to get cracking with all that is involved. I thought we had another year to get it done. -
We submitted the N 400 paperwork. about one month ago and received notice of a biometrics appointemnt scheduled for next week. This happened much sooner than we were expecting being they initially gave us a 16 time frame of when the interview would occur. Is there usually a long delay after the biometrics appointment? We are wondering if my spouse needs to start studying for his exam now and also should we get the tax forms together now? Thanks
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This is exactly what I am thinking. He could fly into Thailand on his Lao passport and then cross by land into Laos. I also think before his Laotian passport was about to expire he could travel back and request a new one to be issued. Another idea would be just to use his USA passport while going back and worth. If he ever decided to live in Laos again I assume no one would put two and two together. Thanks for your information.
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Thanks for the input guys. I have asked many of the Lao I know here in the USA also but there doesn't seem to be a clear answer. Both my husband and I have had many interactions with Lao immigration so we are not so concerned with that aspect. The issue is my partner is fearful of losing his Lao passport. Can those of you who have actually taken American citizenship chime in? Especially those coming from countries that do not all dual citizenship. Has anyone had direct experience with this issue?
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The question remains of how would the Laotian government know if my partner took USA citizenship? Is there a mechanism in place where the USA would notify the Laotian Embassy? Has anyone had experience with taking USA citizenship and trying to retain the citizenship of your birth country when said country does not allow dual citizenship?
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We are submitting the n400 form this weekend in order to apply for citizenship. Can someone tell me how much time I have to get such things as tax transcripts together before the interview? Should I be ordering them now? Or if the interview is far, far in advance should I just wait. I see that in Phoenix the wait time is almost 14 months but I read that some people have been called in much earlier. Is there anything else I will need prior to the interview? We will be doing the 5 year one.
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3 year rule or 5 year rule?
Iris1954 replied to Iris1954's topic in US Citizenship General Discussion
He has had his green card for 7 years and has had no arrests or long periods out of the USA.