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    iamwhatiam80 got a reaction from RoseMalaysia in Successful CRBA processing   
    Folks,
    Just wanted to share my successful CRBA experience for my 1 month baby boy yesterday. I am the US citizen father and mother is Indian national.
    Reached the consulate on time, complied with all the security checks and was then given a token and was told to wait in the waiting area along with the baby and wife. When my number was called, I was first asked for the CRBA application. She checked everything and said it was perfect. Then she started taking all the originals of the supporting documents one by one along with a copy of each of them.This included my US passport, Naturalization certificate, baby's original computer generated birth certificate, my wife's Indian passport, all her prenatal reports, her nursing home discharge summary and the previous divorce certificates. She also asked some random questions about my application. My wife and the baby were in the waiting area.
    Then she took the DS-11 passport application, babys passport pic and then the SSN application. And then she told me to wait again. After 15 minutes our number was called again and i was told to pay the fees for CRBA on the next counter and also purchase a self addressed courier envelope. I paid 100 $ cash for the CRBA fees. After this we were told to wait again.
    After 15 to 20 mins our number was called for the interview with the actual officer. He made us take the oath and congratulated us on the baby. He went over my 5 year physical presence and said he is approving the CRBA. No evidence requested. I had my 6 years of IT returns with W-2 and SSN earning statement, Nothing was asked. He said SSN at Manila office would take a long time and told me to apply for it in US and gave me back my SSN application. He made us sign the CRBA application and then the passport. Then told me to pay for the US passport and come back with the receipt. I paid 105 $ for that. I came back with the receipt and he gave me my copy. He said it will take 2 to 3 weeks for the CRBA and passport to be couriered back. He said we will also get a letter as a reference to FRRO for the babys exit visa from India. I thanked him and left.
    Thats all folks.
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    iamwhatiam80 got a reaction from Lisa_ in Filing Tax Returns as Single after Marriage   
    What if the spouse is not a resident of USA and does not have a SSN ?
    I have been filing single since I got married because my wife does not have a SSN ? Will this be an issue when I file for her green card in the future ?
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    iamwhatiam80 got a reaction from Duke Alfonse III in Successful CRBA processing   
    Folks,
    Just wanted to share my successful CRBA experience for my 1 month baby boy yesterday. I am the US citizen father and mother is Indian national.
    Reached the consulate on time, complied with all the security checks and was then given a token and was told to wait in the waiting area along with the baby and wife. When my number was called, I was first asked for the CRBA application. She checked everything and said it was perfect. Then she started taking all the originals of the supporting documents one by one along with a copy of each of them.This included my US passport, Naturalization certificate, baby's original computer generated birth certificate, my wife's Indian passport, all her prenatal reports, her nursing home discharge summary and the previous divorce certificates. She also asked some random questions about my application. My wife and the baby were in the waiting area.
    Then she took the DS-11 passport application, babys passport pic and then the SSN application. And then she told me to wait again. After 15 minutes our number was called again and i was told to pay the fees for CRBA on the next counter and also purchase a self addressed courier envelope. I paid 100 $ cash for the CRBA fees. After this we were told to wait again.
    After 15 to 20 mins our number was called for the interview with the actual officer. He made us take the oath and congratulated us on the baby. He went over my 5 year physical presence and said he is approving the CRBA. No evidence requested. I had my 6 years of IT returns with W-2 and SSN earning statement, Nothing was asked. He said SSN at Manila office would take a long time and told me to apply for it in US and gave me back my SSN application. He made us sign the CRBA application and then the passport. Then told me to pay for the US passport and come back with the receipt. I paid 105 $ for that. I came back with the receipt and he gave me my copy. He said it will take 2 to 3 weeks for the CRBA and passport to be couriered back. He said we will also get a letter as a reference to FRRO for the babys exit visa from India. I thanked him and left.
    Thats all folks.
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    iamwhatiam80 got a reaction from Jinky&Bob in Successful CRBA processing   
    Folks,
    Just wanted to share my successful CRBA experience for my 1 month baby boy yesterday. I am the US citizen father and mother is Indian national.
    Reached the consulate on time, complied with all the security checks and was then given a token and was told to wait in the waiting area along with the baby and wife. When my number was called, I was first asked for the CRBA application. She checked everything and said it was perfect. Then she started taking all the originals of the supporting documents one by one along with a copy of each of them.This included my US passport, Naturalization certificate, baby's original computer generated birth certificate, my wife's Indian passport, all her prenatal reports, her nursing home discharge summary and the previous divorce certificates. She also asked some random questions about my application. My wife and the baby were in the waiting area.
    Then she took the DS-11 passport application, babys passport pic and then the SSN application. And then she told me to wait again. After 15 minutes our number was called again and i was told to pay the fees for CRBA on the next counter and also purchase a self addressed courier envelope. I paid 100 $ cash for the CRBA fees. After this we were told to wait again.
    After 15 to 20 mins our number was called for the interview with the actual officer. He made us take the oath and congratulated us on the baby. He went over my 5 year physical presence and said he is approving the CRBA. No evidence requested. I had my 6 years of IT returns with W-2 and SSN earning statement, Nothing was asked. He said SSN at Manila office would take a long time and told me to apply for it in US and gave me back my SSN application. He made us sign the CRBA application and then the passport. Then told me to pay for the US passport and come back with the receipt. I paid 105 $ for that. I came back with the receipt and he gave me my copy. He said it will take 2 to 3 weeks for the CRBA and passport to be couriered back. He said we will also get a letter as a reference to FRRO for the babys exit visa from India. I thanked him and left.
    Thats all folks.
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    iamwhatiam80 got a reaction from anonymous11735 in Successful CRBA processing   
    Folks,
    Just wanted to share my successful CRBA experience for my 1 month baby boy yesterday. I am the US citizen father and mother is Indian national.
    Reached the consulate on time, complied with all the security checks and was then given a token and was told to wait in the waiting area along with the baby and wife. When my number was called, I was first asked for the CRBA application. She checked everything and said it was perfect. Then she started taking all the originals of the supporting documents one by one along with a copy of each of them.This included my US passport, Naturalization certificate, baby's original computer generated birth certificate, my wife's Indian passport, all her prenatal reports, her nursing home discharge summary and the previous divorce certificates. She also asked some random questions about my application. My wife and the baby were in the waiting area.
    Then she took the DS-11 passport application, babys passport pic and then the SSN application. And then she told me to wait again. After 15 minutes our number was called again and i was told to pay the fees for CRBA on the next counter and also purchase a self addressed courier envelope. I paid 100 $ cash for the CRBA fees. After this we were told to wait again.
    After 15 to 20 mins our number was called for the interview with the actual officer. He made us take the oath and congratulated us on the baby. He went over my 5 year physical presence and said he is approving the CRBA. No evidence requested. I had my 6 years of IT returns with W-2 and SSN earning statement, Nothing was asked. He said SSN at Manila office would take a long time and told me to apply for it in US and gave me back my SSN application. He made us sign the CRBA application and then the passport. Then told me to pay for the US passport and come back with the receipt. I paid 105 $ for that. I came back with the receipt and he gave me my copy. He said it will take 2 to 3 weeks for the CRBA and passport to be couriered back. He said we will also get a letter as a reference to FRRO for the babys exit visa from India. I thanked him and left.
    Thats all folks.
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    iamwhatiam80 reacted to PD: 03/20/2011 in N-400 February 2017 Filers   
    citizen since December 1st
     
    good luck to all of those who still have their case pending...
     
    thank you
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    iamwhatiam80 got a reaction from A~O~A in N-400 Filers @ New York City, Queens and Long Island Field Offices   
    Status updated today that Oath ceremony letter was mailed.
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    iamwhatiam80 reacted to Nick79 in N-400 - March 2017 Filers   
    Gotta love the USCIS: I've been a US Citizen since 11/3 and this morning this is what I find in the mail...a letter saying that I entered a request to reschedule my oath!! The letter is dated 11/13 (when I was already a USC) and it's got a service inquiry # and all. Of course I never requested to reschedule my oath or anything. Should I even bother with this? I mean I already have my naturalization certificate and my passport...These guys can't leave me alone!
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    iamwhatiam80 got a reaction from Pamy in It's been 115 days since I passed my Naturalization exam and I did not receive my oath letter.   
    On the interview results form that was handed over to you, which box was checked ? Decision cannot be made yet or Congratulations ???
     
    Once you cross 120 days, schedule an infopass with the field office where you gave your interview and talk to an immigration officer. Additionally you can also call USCIS and talk to a level 2 officer.
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    iamwhatiam80 got a reaction from MyJourney in N-400 January 2017 Filers   
    Regular 1-800 rep has no extra information about your case. They just see what you see. When you talk to the 1-800 rep, politely ask him/her to transfer you to talk to a Level 2 officer. This is a immigration officer who can see where your file is etc. You may request a call back if they are busy. Talking to level 2 officer can be productive. You should ask if your background check came back. Maybe thats what is holding your case.
     
    Best of luck.
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    iamwhatiam80 got a reaction from Deribas_Alma-Ata in N-400 January 2017 Filers   
    Regular 1-800 rep has no extra information about your case. They just see what you see. When you talk to the 1-800 rep, politely ask him/her to transfer you to talk to a Level 2 officer. This is a immigration officer who can see where your file is etc. You may request a call back if they are busy. Talking to level 2 officer can be productive. You should ask if your background check came back. Maybe thats what is holding your case.
     
    Best of luck.
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    iamwhatiam80 got a reaction from Deribas_Alma-Ata in N-400 January 2017 Filers   
    Did you talk to a level 2 officer at USCIS ?
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    iamwhatiam80 got a reaction from Lynyogini in N-400 February 2017 Filers   
    Congratulations!!! Its about time.
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    iamwhatiam80 got a reaction from Dinosaur2013 in N-400 Filers @ New York City, Queens and Long Island Field Offices   
    Yeah it happens to people. The case status does not change but people receive their interview letters or the interview is done and they receive their oath letters without the case moving into Scheduled for Oath Ceremony.
    But most of the times, the status changes accordingly.
    You're welcome. All the best.
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    iamwhatiam80 got a reaction from nyctuh in N-400 Filers @ New York City, Queens and Long Island Field Offices   
    Congratulations!!! Keep an eye on your mailbox. You should get the letter within a week or 2. Your interview probably will be in the last week of November or 1st week of December at Federal Plaza, Manhattan.
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    iamwhatiam80 got a reaction from nyctuh in N-400 Filers @ New York City, Queens and Long Island Field Offices   
    OK so you cant file an e-request since your date is falling outside the processing time date although the processing time dates published are usually not that reliable.
     
    Your case looks like is in-line for interview which most probably means your background check has come back. NBC will send the file to Queens field office as per their availability of interview slots/resources. It looks like the Queens office work is backed up. Hang in there.
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    iamwhatiam80 reacted to Going through in Cleared English Test but No decision can be made based on number of days.   
    I wouldn't withdraw your husband's N400 at this point----he's made it this far, you've already paid the fee, and is just waiting on the interview date/letter so you never know what may happen..  every IO adjudicates every case differently.
     
    Question out of curiosity...after the IO at your interview made her calculations, were you able to retain a copy of her corrections to overlook them yourself at any point, or you just went off her word?  The reason I ask this, is that the technically the date of travel itself (the exit and entry dates) are not to be counted towards your final total since you are on US soil on both of those days...and I'm wondering if she did incorrectly include the exit/entry days, which is what may have bumped up your numbers. If that was the case, you may have a valid reason for an appeal if your N400 is denied based solely off of the physical requirement section. 
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    iamwhatiam80 reacted to Sukie in Just realized my gc is expired while I am out of USA   
    You might try to call the US Embassy in the country where you are and see if they might be able to help you.
     
    Sukie in NY
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    iamwhatiam80 reacted to GoChicago in N-400 February 2017 Filers   
    Thanks, I had a friend who also had his interview along with me at the Chicago office, he got the "In line for oath" update (which I did not) and then directly the notice in the mail, so looks like even for Chicago it's not consistent as to which notifications you will / won't get.
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    iamwhatiam80 got a reaction from BrianPeppers in N-400 - March 2017 Filers   
    What it means is any EAD cards, re entry permits, travel documents etc. They dont need your foreign passport. Nope, no need for all notices they sent you.
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    iamwhatiam80 got a reaction from lovelyalex in please help ?   
    The L2 officer will just tell you to wait as the file has not been sent over to the local office and is still at the NBC. Only one word Patience. Atlanta is notorious for long delays for N400.
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    iamwhatiam80 got a reaction from Going through in Help! I lost my green card   
    In New York state and some other states, you can get a enhanced drivers license that is given ONLY to US citizens. I believe this serves as a ID and Citizenship status document at the same time. Its normally used at land and sea borders but not valid for Air travel.
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    iamwhatiam80 got a reaction from BrianPeppers in N-400 - March 2017 Filers   
    Congratulations!!1
     
    Are you from the suburbs or from the city itself ?
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    iamwhatiam80 got a reaction from Yuliya Lipina in N-400 - March 2017 Filers   
    I dont think a lawyer would be of much help. But it does not hurt to get an initial consultation.
    Maybe now the system will move your case forward because there will be some action taken after this second FP appointment. It probably was stuck in some weird limbo state and now things will hopefully start moving for you.
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    iamwhatiam80 got a reaction from Private One in N-400 - March 2017 Filers   
    I would suggest that you postpone your move until the interview and the oath to be on the safe side.. You don't want to mess up your naturalization.
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