OBX

15 minutes ago, Myrna87 said:

Congrats. I am worried about my Naturalization Certificate getting lost in mail. Checking everyday for the status of my pp still says In process. You seem to have got yours pretty fast. Did you go through regular expedite?

I did request expedite on my passport application.  I wasn't able to track the application until the following week but then everything went extremely quickly.  I received an email saying it was in process the same day it was trackable, two days later another email saying it was approved and then the passport arrived the next day.  It was another week for the certificate to arrive.  The passport was delivered to my mailbox in a Priority Mail Express envelope (from New Hampshire), the passport card in a regular envelope and the naturalization certification a Priority Post envelope (from the Department of State, VA).   🙂

FYI.  I applied for my passport right after the oath ceremony (at the post office directly across from the federal building in Newark.) I requested expedited service and have now received everything; passport, passport card and returned naturalization certificate.  My interview was on a Wednesday, passport arrived the following Friday, passport card the following Monday and returned naturalization certificate 3 days later.  So from start to finish about two weeks.  🙂

On 2/29/2020 at 3:33 PM, Marimar04 said:

I've just got the transcripts by mail today .😃 Now I have all of them from 2013 to 2019, just in case...

Great news.  Good luck. 👍

On 3/4/2020 at 8:28 PM, Mounat02 said:

US Passport & Card: 2020 Applicants
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User Name                 |Expedited|Sent        |Cashed      |Trackable   |PP Received |PPC Received|NC Received |Location
ramboy                    | Y       |01/09/2020  |NA Bank's Ch|01/21/2020  |01/28/2020  |01/30/2020  |01/30/2020  |Boston, MA (USPS)
Mounat02                  | N       |01/11/2020  |1/21/2020   |01/18/2020  |03/02/2020  |            |03/04/2020  |Houston, TX (Public library)
Estrella                  | N       |01/14/2020  |NA          |01/21/2020  |            |NA          |02/14/2020  |Shreveport, LA (USPS)
ramboy(2)                 | Y       |01/18/2020  |NA Bank's Ch|01/23/2020  |01/30/2020  |02/03/2020  |02/04/2020  |Boston, MA (USPS)
Stevo79                   | N       |02/02/2020  |N           |N           |            |            |            |El Paso, TX (Public library)
OBX                       | Y       |02/19/2020  |NA          |02/25/2020  |02/28/2020  | 03/02/2020 |03/05/2020. |Newark, NJ (USPS)
Myrna87                   | Y       |02/21/2020  |N           |02/25/2020  |            |            |            |Dallas, TX  (USPS)

 

 

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I have now received all of my documents (passport, passport card and returned certificate) within two weeks of my interview/oath ceremony.  🙂

3 hours ago, Mounat02 said:

Almost prefect So you already received your new passport? Took only 9 days! Wow. Congrats. You can turn your row to RED when you receive your naturalization certificate in the mail.

Will do. 🙂👍

54 minutes ago, Marimar04 said:

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I am applying under the 5 year rule and I only have transcripts for 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019. I requested by mail transcripts for 2013, 2014 and 2015 more than a month ago but did not receive them. I guess I did not fill out the form correctly, I selected account transcripts, form 1040 and the tax years I wanted. Can anybody help me?

I found this on the IRS site; not sure if this 1-800 number still works but it might be worth a try.  

"Tax return and tax account transcripts are also limited to the current and prior three tax years when using Get Transcript by Mail. However, you may be able to get older tax account transcripts by calling our automated phone transcript service at 800-908-9946. Otherwise, you must submit Form 4506-T."

1 minute ago, Mounat02 said:

No stress. Try this. Instead of quoting, just copy the text of my post with the table then past into a new post. See if that makes a difference. There are too many variables with browser types and settings for any site to work the same for everyone.

US Passport & Card: 2020 Applicants
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User Name                 |Expedited|Sent        |Cashed      |Trackable   |PP Received |PPC Received|NC Received |Location
ramboy                    | Y       |01/09/2020  |NA Bank's Ch|01/21/2020  | 01/28/2020 |  01/30/2020| 01/30/2020 |Boston, MA (USPS)
Mounat02                  | N       |01/11/2020  |1/21/2020   |01/18/2020  |            |            |            |Houston, TX (Public library)
Estrella                  | N       |01/14/2020  |NA          |01/21/2020  |            |NA          | 02/14/2020 |Shreveport, LA (USPS)
ramboy(2)                 | Y       |01/18/2020  |NA Bank's Ch|01/23/2020  | 01/30/2020 |  02/03/2020| 02/04/2020 |Boston, MA (USPS)
Stevo79                   | N       |02/02/2020  |N           |N           |            |            |            |El Paso, TX (Public library)
Myrna87                   | Y       |02/21/2020  |N           |02/25/2020  |            |            |            |Dallas, TX  (USPS)
OBX                         Y        02/19/2020   NA           02/25/2020   02/28/2020                             Newark, NJ (USPS) 

5 minutes ago, Mounat02 said:

The default is rich text editor when you reply or create new post. You can copy the most recent post (from me about 45 minutes ago) then add a new row. Or you can just post your dates and application particulars and I can do it for you.

For whatever reason it doesn't seem to be the default when I try to reply and it's driving me crazy.  The quote coding does not show up for me when I post the quote.

I am trying to add my dates to the status thread but cannot figure out how to change my message setting to Rich Text Editor.  Can someone please tell me how to access this setting? 🤔

1 hour ago, New Yorker 82 said:

Dear members i have a question

 

After filing N400 i had couple of trips. Do i have to take the paper with me writing the dates and places visit on the N400 interview.

I have not filed the taxes for 2019 i still have time till April 15. Do the officer ask for 2019 taxes. 

also i have one one traffic ticket for the red signal which is paid do i require the court disposition letter or something.

 

Thank you 

 

Yes; I brought in a new page 7 (Part 9. Time Outside the United States) from the N400 application that listed the trips I had taken since sending in my application.  The agent interviewing me asked to keep it.

I was only asked if I owed any taxes.  I had transcripts for the past 5 years but was not asked for them or anything about 2019.  

I had two speeding tickets from over 10 years ago.  I told the agent that I had the tickets and copies of proof of payment but he did not ask to see them.  If you have proof that you paid the ticket bring it with you just in case.

Good luck.

14 minutes ago, Annabanana316 said:

Hi! How long was your waiting time from date of filing to interview?

You can see from my timeline that I filed May 16 2019, so about 9 months from filing to interview date. 🙂

19 hours ago, CelineDB said:

Fellow Newark filer here. Would love to hear experiences from anyone who recently interviewed at the Newark office. Thank you!

I had my interview yesterday (February 19) at the Newark office.  Here's my review:

My interview time was 10:00 a.m.  There is plenty of paid parking the area.  I parked in a lot just south of the Prudential Center and paid $15.00 for a 9 a.m. -  2:30 p.m. stay.  Arrived at the building at 9:15 a.m.  I entered through the Walnut Street entrance.  There was a lineup outside both doors on this side of the building.  The line moved quickly and I was in the building within 5 minutes.  Security is similar to airport screening (large purses, knapsacks etc are allowed) everything gets screened.

Elevators were straight ahead and I went up to the 15th floor as indicated on the interview letter.  There is a security guard stationed just off from the elevators.  He checked my letter and picture ID.  The interview area/room is straight ahead.  There was a short line facing a bank of windows.  I was called up to a window where I handed in my interview letter and green card.  The agent took the letter and attached it to a file folder which I assumed was my file.  She then took my picture (eyeglasses removed) and did biometrics and returned my green card.  I was then instructed to sit down and wait for my name to be called.  It was only 9:30 a.m. by this point.  The room was almost completely full, however, at 9:40 a.m. a large group were called out for the first oath ceremony of the day. (Newark office does same day oath ceremonies.)

At 10: a.m. my name was called to door 1.  There were 3 doors that I could see marked.  When they call your name go the door and if the agent isn't already there just wait because the doors are locked from the inside.  The interviewer was waiting for me at the door.  Through the door is a hallway with multiple offices.  The interviewer I had  was a very pleasant man; he put me at ease right away.

I was asked for my passport, green card and drivers license.  I was asked to raise my right and and swear to tell the truth.  He did the testing first.  Questions were:

1. When is the last day you can send in federal tax forms?

2. Who makes federal laws?

3. The Federalist Papers supported the passage of the U.S. Constitution. Name one of the writers.

4. What is the capital of the United States?

5. Name one war fought by the United States in the 1900s.

6. What is the supreme law of the land?

As he was asking the questions and I was answering he was typing into his computer.

I then wrote a sentence using my fingertip (Who do we pay taxes to?) on an iPad sized screen mounted on his desk in front of me.  I then read the answer (We pay taxes to the Untied States government.)

He then said passed the test and he moved on to my application.  He confirmed some personal information (name, address, employment, marital status, when I became a permanent resident, number of children.)  He did not ask to see any original marriage certificates, divorce certificates.

He noted that my travel outside of the US was primarily to Canada.  I gave him a typed list of additional trips I had made since my application was filed.  He asked to keep the sheet. (I had typed up all of my trips since applying on the appropriate page of the N400 application and brought it with me. )

He asked if I owed any taxes. (No) I had federal tax transcripts for the past 5 years but he didn't ask to see them.  He asked if I had ever claimed to be a U.S. citizen (No.)  He asked if I had ever been arrested (No.)  I mentioned that I had two speeding tickets (both under $200.00).  I had copies of the tickets and prove of payment but he didn't want to see them. 

He asked if I had ever sold drugs, had ever been in the military, had ever belonged to any terrorist groups.  Basically a selection of the questions on the N400 application.

He asked each question from 45 - 50 on the application about supporting the Constitution and understanding the Oath of Allegiance.

At various points I had to sign my name on the screen.  Again this was just with my finger so it was quite messy but he said it was fine.

He then signed my sheet and said the he was recommending me for the second oath ceremony of the day at 11:30 a.m. The entire process took less than 15 minutes.  I waited in the waiting room for the next hour and a half.  There is no eating or drinking in the waiting room but there are washrooms just outside the room and a water cooler. There is a cafe on the second floor but I didn't bother to check it out. 

At 11:45 a.m. the second ceremony group and family members were called out to go down the hall for the oath ceremony.  All new citizens were seated together with family behind.  You will receive an envelope with a passport application and some general information and a small American flag.  There were two speakers; the first gave general information regarding contacting social security, voting and passport application.  We saw a short video and sang the national anthem.  Everyone was called up in groups of 10 or so to get the narturalization certificate.  Make sure you carefully check all of the information on it.  If there are any errors they will fix them for free on that day but if you discover something wrong after it will cost $550 to get it corrected.

The second speaker administer the Oath of Allegiance which made it official.  🎉

There is an opportunity to take photos and ask the agents any questions you might have.

I wanted to apply for a passport on the same day so I had a pre-filled application and photos with me.  Make sure you sign your naturalization certificate (with black ink) to make it official.  When you exit the building via Walnut Street there is a post office directly across the street that will accept the application; no appointment required.  The original naturalization certificate has to be submitted with the application but they will give you a photocopy.  They will accept credit cards for the $35.00 processing fee but the actual passport fee (and any expedite fees) are cash or debit only.  

I hope this is helpful to anyone that likes to know what to expect.  My immigration journey is now complete.  Best of luck to everyone still working their way towards citizenship.  🙂 👍 

My interview was yesterday in Newark.  Passed 😀  Interview review is posted in the Newark/Mount Laurel thread.  Best of luck to everyone still on their journey.👍

On 2/13/2020 at 5:05 PM, N and S said:

N had her N400 interview and she is now officially a US citizen. 🇺🇸😃

Congratulations! 😀

Anyone?

On 12/31/2019 at 11:09 AM, OBX said:

Does anyone have any experience with passport application at the Newark office on the day of interview/oath ceremony?

2 hours ago, Grumpycatnj said:

UPDATE!! I passed! Now waiting for Oath ceremony (Newark does interview and oath same day)

im literally crying as I wait!!

Wonderful news.  Congratulations! 🎉

22 hours ago, Babu-INDIA said:

Congratulations. Please let us know once you receive the letter whether you will be having interview at Newark filed office or other office due to Transfer of the application. 

Received online notification of interview date today.  Interview has been scheduled at the Newark office on February 19, 2020.  

2 hours ago, Babu-INDIA said:

Congratulations. Please let us know once you receive the letter whether you will be having interview at Newark filed office or other office due to Transfer of the application. 

Will do.  👍

Does anyone have any experience with passport application at the Newark office on the day of interview/oath ceremony?

Just received email this morning that interview has been scheduled; waiting for notification of date.  Happy New Year! 😀🎉

On 12/23/2019 at 2:21 PM, Pandu said:

I got this notification today from USCIS. I had filed N400 at Newark and has been close to 8 months.

Did anyone get this recently?

 

I dont see any estimated completion time now.

Earlier estimated completion time was in Feb 2020.

 

Not sure how long I need to wait for.

We transferred your application to another USCIS field office for review

You do not need to do anything at this time

Newark filer as well but I have received nothing indicating a transfer.  Estimated time still says February 2020. 

4 hours ago, Grumpycatnj said:

Got my date!!!! January 29th 2020 at the Newark Office in NJ!!!

im nervous and excited!! It’s been a very long process from the moment I arrived to the State until this point. 
 

I’m prepared! I know My civic questions, gotta make sure all my documents are ready... I’m literally studying the questions once a day so they are organically in my head! 
 

omg!! Pray for me, y’all!! Jan 29th!  And if everything goes well.. I’ll take the Oath the same day as Newark does same day Oaths... 🙏🏻

Can someone link the google sheet so i can update it? Thank you!

Congratulations!  I'm a month behind you so your good news is exciting for the May Newark filers as well.  Good luck.  😀👍

Just checked my account status this morning; wait time in Newark was increased by a month from January 2020 to February 2020. 🤔

On 7/30/2019 at 4:13 PM, cbaker284 said:

OBX, how was your interview?  On the google spreadsheet it looks like you had yours a few days ago.

For a second I thought I had missed something. 😮  It was the person just below me on the list (mep) that had their interview July 26.  I'm still in line for an estimated January 2020 date.  

Good luck to everyone that has received dates lately.  👍

On 7/8/2019 at 6:29 AM, AFAL said:

Anyone check their estimated completion time recently and saw it go down? Mine just went down to 4 months (from 7 after biometrics were completed). I'm curious if that means they will be sending an interview letter soon since there's progress...

Just checked my account today and my estimated time at Newark office decreased by a month to 6 months (down from 7 months after biometrics). 👍