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    Flying into Canada as a Dual Citizen

    in Canada

    Posted · Edited by supremecomplex

    Hi all - 

     

    (Mods: please feel free to move if this isn't in the right place).

     

    I'll be traveling to visit my family in Canada for the first time since the pandemic hit and now that I'm a US citizen (making me a dual citizen, yay!) My question is: do I use my US passport or my Canadian passport when entering Canada? Has anyone else experienced this? My connection is in Canada, but my first flight from where I live puts me at immigration as I land in Canada. My thinking is that I would have to enter Canada with my US passport, but also show them that I'm a Canadian citizen with my Canadian passport? And then when coming back to the US, just to show my US passport when returning. I'll be bringing both just in case, but I want to make sure I use the right one when going through immigration. 

     

    Another side question: is it required for me to show my US/Canadian passport while flying in Canada? 

     

    Any help would be great - thank you! 

     

    N-400 September 2019 Filers

    in US Citizenship Case Filing and Progress Reports

    Posted

    1 hour ago, TreasureHunt said:

    I went online to state department website. They have DS-11 form filler, so it’ll all get printed out nicely. The requirements are naturalization certificate original and a copy, one form of ID (driver’s license) and photos (costco does it well and cheap). Also, bring your check book, you’ll write two checks, one to department of state and the other to city of Beaverton. 
     

    The guy there will take your form and all the documents, fill up the “official section”, make you swear to tell the truth, and have you sign the form. He’s going to collect everything, and mail it for you. Basically you dont even know the tracking number of the envelope going to DoS.

     

    Thank you for all this information! Isn't it crazy that we'll be giving them our naturalization certificate ORIGINAL - the only one we have - and they don't give us a tracking number!? Hopefully you'll be able to get your passport quickly - please let us know when you get it! I'll most likely be going there in the next week or so! 

    N-400 September 2019 Filers

    in US Citizenship Case Filing and Progress Reports

    Posted

    Just now, TreasureHunt said:

    Beaverton city hall (finance department or something). You have to call ahead and schedule with them. I was able to get an appointment the following day. The guy said it’s 4 months wait for passport. I’m just crossing my fingers now. 

    Thank you! I live close by there, so I'll schedule an appointment with them. Hopefully it won't be that long of a wait! Did you give your naturalization certificate, etc? Do they mail out the application or do you just give them all the paperwork, etc?

    Citizenship Interview Waiting Times Portland, Or.

    in US Citizenship Case Filing and Progress Reports

    Posted

    I'm finally a citizen!!!!!!!

     

    So, of course, I have to share my experience with fellow VJ'ers because it's only right. (And searching for experiences made me more chill about mine.)

     

    My original interview was scheduled the day ALL THE OFFICES CLOSED on March 31st, 2020 because of COVID. So you can only imagine my surprise come earlier this month to find out that it was rescheduled for last week! Here's a quick review on my interview + oath process:

     

    My interview was at the USCIS building here in Portland, OR last week. I came about 10 minutes before my interview, and there were already 5 other people who looked like they were also getting their naturalization waiting upstairs in the waiting room (it's very spaced and blocked off). Name was called, and I was taken to the Immigration officer's office. I got sworn in, and gave my ID's. I brought ALL the documentation that they asked for on the application form PLUS my actual application form printed: 

    - passport, green card, husband's passport + birth certificate 

    - our child's birth certificate, my birth certificate, our marriage certificate

    - summary of the last three years of our bank + cc statements we share 

    - insurance / wills / beneficiary forms / mortgage + home statements and titles

    - copies of everything 

     

    Luckily, I didn't have to bring ANY of that out. Officer then started off with the Civics/history test first: 

    1) What is the supreme law of the land? (The Constitution) 

    2) When is Independence Day? (July 4) 

    3) How many amendments does the Constitution have? (27) 

    4) What is one of the two longest rivers in the US? (Mississippi River) 

    5) Why did the colonists fight the British? (High taxes) 

    6) Name one right of American citizens. (Vote in a federal election)

     

    Then I had to read a sentence off the tablet (I totally forgot what it said), and then write a sentence (California has the most people). After that, we went into my application. I had a few changes, and the officer was able to update it. Once that was done, the officer let me look through it again on the tablet, I signed, and then said I was approved! I signed the tablet again, then was given back my ID's minus my green card, and then was given two envelopes - one had a "Congratulations, you're a US Citizen" paperwork inside, and another one had a holder for my certificate. After that, I read the oath with the officer, signed another document (officer said that since we were doing same day oath swearing in, that it would basically be the document that says that I "attended" my ceremony), and that was it! Officer told me to wait in the waiting room for 5-10 minutes as they would sent the certificate the printer upstairs, and someone would come down and look for me (since my photo would be on the certificate). 

     

    Officer walked me out, and I probably waited for 5 minutes in the waiting room before someone did come down, call out my name, verified my name / birthdate / information on the certificate, and let me know to sign the certificate in black ink. Did that right away, and that was it! From start to finish, it was probably... 30-35 minutes? SUPER QUICK and BEST DAY EVER. I was and am super thankful to be done and finished with USCIS! 

     

    To those waiting for an interview: don't worry! It'll happen and come. Don't forget to check MyUSCIS - I didn't even check mine, I only found out that I was getting an interview because I have access to my scanned mail through USPS and saw something coming from USCIS. If I didn't see that, I would've never known! And GOOD LUCK! Don't be nervous - this is just the last step before becoming a citizen! 

     

    To those who received their citizenship: congratulations! I now know how it feels and honestly - what a relief. I'm super thankful and happy - now all I have to do is head to the DMV, register to vote, get my passport, and change my SSN whenever the offices decide to open here in Oregon! 

    N-400 September 2019 Filers

    in US Citizenship Case Filing and Progress Reports

    Posted · Edited by supremecomplex

    September 2019 filer here! 

     

    My original interview was scheduled the day ALL THE OFFICES CLOSED on March 31st, 2020 because of COVID. So you can only imagine my surprise come earlier this month to find out that it was rescheduled for last week! Here's a quick review on my interview + oath process:

     

    My interview was at the USCIS building here in Portland, OR last week. I came about 10 minutes before my interview, and there were already 5 other people who looked like they were also getting their naturalization waiting upstairs in the waiting room (it's very spaced and blocked off). Name was called, and I was taken to the Immigration officer's office. I got sworn in, and gave my ID's. I brought ALL the documentation that they asked for on the application form PLUS my actual application form printed: 

    - passport, green card, husband's passport + birth certificate 

    - our child's birth certificate, my birth certificate, our marriage certificate

    - summary of the last three years of our bank + cc statements we share 

    - insurance / wills / beneficiary forms / mortgage + home statements and titles

    - copies of everything 

     

    Luckily, I didn't have to bring ANY of that out. Officer then started off with the Civics/history test first: 

    1) What is the supreme law of the land? (The Constitution) 

    2) When is Independence Day? (July 4) 

    3) How many amendments does the Constitution have? (27) 

    4) What is one of the two longest rivers in the US? (Mississippi River) 

    5) Why did the colonists fight the British? (High taxes) 

    6) Name one right of American citizens. (Vote in a federal election)

     

    Then I had to read a sentence off the tablet (I totally forgot what it said), and then write a sentence (California has the most people). After that, we went into my application. I had a few changes, and the officer was able to update it. Once that was done, the officer let me look through it again on the tablet, I signed, and then said I was approved! I signed the tablet again, then was given back my ID's minus my green card, and then was given two envelopes - one had a "Congratulations, you're a US Citizen" paperwork inside, and another one had a holder for my certificate. After that, I read the oath with the officer, signed another document (officer said that since we were doing same day oath swearing in, that it would basically be the document that says that I "attended" my ceremony), and that was it! Officer told me to wait in the waiting room for 5-10 minutes as they would sent the certificate the printer upstairs, and someone would come down and look for me (since my photo would be on the certificate). 

     

    Officer walked me out, and I probably waited for 5 minutes in the waiting room before someone did come down, call out my name, verified my name / birthdate / information on the certificate, and let me know to sign the certificate in black ink. Did that right away, and that was it! From start to finish, it was probably... 30-35 minutes? SUPER QUICK and BEST DAY EVER. I was and am super thankful to be done and finished with USCIS! 

     

    To those waiting for an interview: don't worry! It'll happen and come. Don't forget to check MyUSCIS - I didn't even check mine, I only found out that I was getting an interview because I have access to my scanned mail through USPS and saw something coming from USCIS. If I didn't see that, I would've never known! And GOOD LUCK! Don't be nervous - this is just the last step before becoming a citizen! 

     

    To those who received their citizenship: congratulations! I now know how it feels and honestly - what a relief. I'm super thankful and happy - now all I have to do is head to the DMV, register to vote, get my passport, and change my SSN whenever the offices decide to open here in Oregon! 

    Lost Naturalization Certificate - Will a US Passport Work?

    in US Citizenship General Discussion

    Posted

    My naturalization interview is coming up, and one of the requirements is bringing my spouse's naturalization certificate - however, we can't seem to find it anywhere! We have his birth certificate, along with his parents' naturalization certificates (he got naturalized when he was a baby). Would we be able to bring his old and current passport? Does anyone have experience with this happening to them?

    US Citizen Spouse bringing passport to N-400 interview

    in US Citizenship General Discussion

    Posted

    Bump. Anyone else just bring spouse's passport as proof of their citizenship. Still can't find the naturization

    On 3/29/2019 at 8:55 PM, JeffInMX said:

    Hey everyone,

     

    My spouse has the N-400 citizenship interview coming up on Monday 4/1. The interview letter says “if applying for naturalization as the spouse of a US citizen”, bring your spouse’s birth or naturalization certificate or certificate of citizenship. 

     

    We found a copy of my US birth certificate, but can’t seem to find my original. My question is, would it be acceptable to bring my valid US passport instead?

     

    Thanks in advance. 

     

    Jeff

    Hey Jeff - What did you end up bringing/using? Did a US passport work?

    Interview scheduled, but no letter.

    in US Citizenship General Discussion

    Posted · Edited by supremecomplex

    Hi all - 

     

    I was checking my USPS account and it looks like there was a letter that was suppose to be delivered last week. I checked my MyUSCIS, and it turns out they did schedule a new interview time for my N-400 (my Citizenship interview was scheduled the day right after all the USCIS offices closed). Since they didn't deliver the letter, would I be able to print out the letter in my MyUSCIS portal and bring it to my interview? Or would I have to contact USCIS to get an actual letter?

    Unemployed And Wanting To Visit

    in Canada

    Posted

    I know this is a very odd question(s), but long story short, my contract ended with the firm I was with, and now I'm unemployed. I've been wanting to visit Canada to see some family and friends, so my question is: would I be able to since I'm unemployed? Would they need proof that I would be coming back? And would I just tell them that I'm unemployed when they ask what I do for a living? I've recently received my 10-year green card. Hoping I can go visit!

    Any help would be great, to calm my nerves and everything.

    Thanks!

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