RonB1986

Thanks. I think she's about to make a new path through the yard to the mailbox checking for the oath ceremony to be scheduled

Thanks for all the help and support everyone here was able to offer. I did file our last stretch of paperwork on my own. On 11/20/23- The interview lasted less than an hour. It consisted of the following; my wife passed 6 civics questions in a row so they moved onto the reading and writing section for English comprehension. Then the personal questions regarding her application form. Also, her traffic violation and he asked her to recite her social security number from memory. All in all, great news! She passed. Just waiting on the oath ceremony at this point.

Looking at your timeline, is that accurate @M+K IL From Biometrics it only took 3 months to get to the interview process? We've heard varying accounts of what to expect, at the interview, was it a pretty smooth process for you?

Thanks. So far, had printed the questions and laminated them (straight from site). It mentions on the first page, receiving a cd or list of questions at biometrics... is that correct? We didn't receive anything.

5/25 Biometrics completed. Time to help study and get ready.

16th received notification letter that biometrics would be scheduled soon, 18th received time and date. Surprisingly quick.

I will try to keep it current. Looks like 5-8 weeks waiting for biometric appointment are lined up at this point.

Never mind. Slept since we previously discussed it. Again, thank you for the assistance.

One other question. I'm assuming that the name she used needs to be listed in the beginning section about aliases, other names, etc since birth?

Indeed it was a 601A. I'm glad you followed up on the "not waived" as that would have been my next question. Whether it was something we should worry about. (I did make the assumption that since it was declared and the 601a was successfully processed that it was a case of forgive and forget long term).

She went back to Guatemala for about a month.

I did list it under aliases, so I think we should be good there. I will look into the FBI scans. I assumed that it would pop up on the biometric appointment, but never hurts to have an extra document in the binder. My wife gets upset at the size... especially considering it's becoming closer to a tome than a binder Thanks again.

Thanks for the advice. Mainly I was concerned with messing up the paperwork at this stage in the game. It has been a long process and didn't want to drop the ball at the goal line. One MAJOR detail that I did not include was that when she was arrested, she gave a different name than her own. FWIW, the error wasn't made egregiously, but more due to the fact that I was copying and pasting the n400 questions, trying to include background, and thought I had included it in the original post. (It was brought up during I601 waiver)

I have the case history showing the outcome of charges. And it notates all the fines being paid etc. Was the n400 similar to my initial post? Redundant on most questions concerning the who, what, why, where, and when of that one incident.

Thanks Mike. My wife was convinced we should submit it since "all her friends said it wasn't hard." Having done the majority of the leg work thus far it makes me wonder what path they are taking :D. I'll have to look around for a decent lawyer, last one was several hours away and couldn't keep up with us, finances, and really shook my confidence in a lawyer's ability to help.

I'm a little hung up on the n400 packet. My wife was stopped for a traffic violation and I have the original court document that covers the following; Bail posted next day, Citations for improper passing, Failure to have insurance, and no operators license. The document shows the charges were guilty, a bench warrant put out and rescinded with a receipt for the fees. This is from 2006, and is a case history report. I'm not sure if I need any additional documents to turn in or if they would even be available at this point. On the N400 is it supposed to be this redundant? Have you EVER been arrested, cited, or detained by any law enforcement officer (including any immigration official or any official of the U.S. armed forces) for any reason? yes Why were you arrested, cited, detained, or charged? improper passing, no operators/moped license, failure of owner to maintain required insurance security. What was the outcome or disposition of the arrest, citation, detention, or charge? fine paid, conditional discharge. Have you EVER been charged with committing, attempting to commit, or assisting in committing a crime or offense? Yes Why were you arrested, cited, detained, or charged? Improper Passing, No Operators License, Failure to maintain insurance What was the outcome or disposition of the arrest, citation, detention, or charge? fine paid, conditional discharge. Have you EVER been convicted of a crime or offense? Yes Why were you arrested, cited, detained, or charged? improper passing, no operators/moped license, failure of owner to maintain required insurance security. What was the outcome or disposition of the arrest, citation, detention, or charge? fine paid, conditional discharge. Have you EVER received a suspended sentence, been placed on probation, or been paroled? Yes Have you completed the probation or parole? Yes Why were you arrested, cited, detained, or charged? Improper Passing, Failure to maintain insurance, No operators license What was the outcome or disposition of the arrest, citation, detention, or charge? Conditional Discharge per KRS 304.99-060 Have you EVER been in jail or prison? Yes How long were you in jail or prison? 0 years, 0 months, 1 day Why were you arrested, cited, detained, or charged? improper passing, no operators/moped license, failure of owner to maintain required insurance security. What was the outcome or disposition of the arrest, citation, detention, or charge? fine paid, conditional discharge I know this forum doesn't take the place of legal advice, but I am trying to file it on my own. Dealing with an immigration attorney, 2 hours away, while she kept asking if my wife was from El Salvador (after dealing with her for several years) left a bad taste. Especially after she told me I owed her an additional 3 thousand dollars until I provided receipts. Anyhow, enough of the roast, if no one can help I understand and will seek out a different attorney to review the case.