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On 7/25/2021 at 7:37 PM, myaumyau said:

Hello everyone,

I have an oath taking ceremony in about 25 days after passing my in interview in New York. I cannot make it to the oath taking ceremony as I had to leave the country on emergency and wont be back until mid October. That is almost more than 2.5 to 3 months. On the notice they sent regarding the appointment letter, it says if I cant make it for reasons other than relating to covid 19, "return this notice  immediately with a written explanation on why you cannot attend to the office with jurisdiction over your naturalization case. To find the correct office with jurisdiction over your naturalization case, visit the following website for more info.... you will then receive an appointment for a ceremony at a later date." So, do I have to physically be present at the office to submit the notice and letter? I am not in USA and wont be back for a while, I hope we can mail it. Also, the letter they want us to write, does it need to be handwritten or can it be typed? Any help would be appreciated.

You must mail it and it can be type written. Send it registered mail and make a copy for your files. You better rush it because I have seen cases where the letter was not received by the right department in time.

I just did my oath ceremony this week and four peoples name were called who were not there. So what happened d I do not know but it seemed unbelievable that they were no shows.

good luck!

That’s perfect for me because this is where we spend a lot of time. Thanks!

Mine was updated within a day or so, maybe call them and ask them. Did you put in a cover letter? 

On 6/22/2021 at 5:59 PM, Redheadguy03 said:

Wife had her interview today here in Montana. Combined Roc interview. They didn't ask me to be there (I was waiting in the car). Approved her on the spot and did her oath ceremony too! Applied for citizenship and got approved after around 3 months. She has her naturalization certificate in hand! 

Where in Montana did she have the interview/oath ceremony? I’m asking because I may have to do my oath ceremony in Montana as I am here for the summer and I just got approved on June 23 for an interview I did on May 5th in Florida.

I assume it’s the office closest to where you live.

from Facebook today:
 

“So I finally received the physical letter for my interview. It's going to be the 3rd of December in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Timeline:
August 23 2020: I've submitted my case online.
August 24 2020: They sent my receipt notice saying they got my case and I received it one week later.
September 21 2020: They will send me a receipt notice saying that they will use my previous fingerprints.
October 14 2020: Interview was scheduled.
October 19 2020: Interview letter received.

My case is in the National Benefits Centre with my field office at Albuquerque, NM.“

I find each field office has a different processing time, some are super slow and some are fast. So it depends on which office has your case.

I find each field office has a different processing time, some are super slow and some are fast. So it depends on which office has your case.

I will not be naturalizing simply because if my spouse were to pass away I would most likely return to Canada. If I naturalize, I will by law have to file a US tax return until the day I die. There are no advantages except to vote which is an important one but the tax return requirement is something that would never go away. I am 61 so not raising a family here etc. My husband is 68 and in great health so I'm hoping for a long life together, but there's no guarantees.

Check with a good accountant about keeping your house in Canada after moving to the USA. I was advised that keeping it after I moved would mean a complicated tax situation for me. I think I had about a year to sell it before Canada Revenue would start getting involved. When I did sell it I had to report it to them and prove the value of when I bought it compared to when I sold it and pay a tax if the number was too high.

Nothing's easy when you move south!

Good luck!

Nope, only in Montreal, I did the medical, waited three days, got the results and then had my interview. The Dr's office will know when to schedule your appt once you tell them your consulate interview date.

Check out the different memberships.

When we sign up our employees at work, all their spouses get a free membership. It's the deluxe membership I believe. The one where you get back a % of your purchases once a year which offsets the cost.

Hello everyone,

Been a member for about 7 months, posted here once and got attacked from all sides for some reason.

I got married to the love of my life back in March 2013; I moved back to the US and took a great job and I'm making plenty to support the two of us. I was on a NAFTA treaty visa working for a Canadian company, but that company sucked my will to live after 2 years of hell. Now I'm back in Florida working for an awesome company, and we want to officially get her a visa and get her down here for good.

My wife does not work (I work the full time job because I have an established career, my wife makes jewelry and crafty awesome stuff that makes her happy), and we spent a few months here together once I left my Canadian job and took the US job. I make more than the required amount to support a spouse here in the US per the immigration guidelines. Now I just want to make sure that I file the right forms and get my process started.

I am getting ready to file the I-130 and start the K-3 process started. Is this the right way to go? The main thing is... once the I-130 is filed and approved, can she come back here to live? We were here together for about 4 months as she's allowed the 6 months for being Canadian, but we decided that she was going to head back for a month or two in order to not overstay. Right now, she's living with her mom and stepdad while I get all of the paperwork together. We've been together for a year and a half, lived together and had the exact same financial situation in Canada as we do now (I was making the better full-time income, and we bank together).

Anyone have any suggestions as to which is the best direction? I know everyone here has someone they're waiting on, hopefully my situation can assist others in speeding up their wait times in any way.

Thanks to everyone!

Jim

You need a CR1, I suggest you look for Saylin's Guide that she has posted here on VJ.

Here's the link:

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/user/90397-saylin/

Read it and follow the steps and you will get what you want as quickly as possible.

She's the guru around here.

Good luck!

I'd stay put in Arizona, a simpler solution to missing your family is to make it a priority to fly home at least once a year. Figure out what the cost would be; divide by 12 and put that amount in a special account each month, so when you need to buy the ticket you empty out the account, go home and when you get back start over again.

I lived far away from my family all my life and have found that when I started these yearly visits it knocked down the homesickness by 90%.

It seems like you love your life and it's only missing your family that troubles you.

Have you ever really looked forward to seeing your family and then when you are there visiting them, sitting in their midst you say to yourself; "nothing has changed, it's still the same as always, why was I missing this?" Haha, it's happened to me several times and now after many years of experience I am much easier going then I used to be about missing them. I love them but I can handle the distances much better.

Arizona sounds much to nice to give up on. :-)

(PS Can you tell I don't like winter much? haha)

Congratulations Saylin!

My neighbor in Florida called to say my card was delivered today. They were away for a week so the mailman held it and delivered it today.(The card cannot be forwarded so the post office held my mail for me and I asked them to deliver it to my neighbor and they did much to my surprise.)

So I don't have it in my possession yet but it's being priority posted to Montana in the morning. Happy dance with ya!!

Wishing everyone else still waiting, GOOD LUCK in hearing very soon!

Way to go !! And kudos for reading VJ and heeding the advice, we are finally done, (got my 10 year green card this month) and it was smooth sailing all the way because of this forum.

Congratulations again!

Maybe she just "googled" your name and this old event popped up, she wasn't understanding what it was and woke you up to show you, not to accuse you. Also, she's most likely very homesick and may be a bit depressed. It's common with people who leave everything behind.

I think a good conversation and honesty would help you understand where her head is at right now.

She may need some understanding and your loving arms around her to let her know you stand by her while she adjusts.

Wishing you both all the best!

Sending congrats to the ones who got approved and hoping you all get approved very soon!!!

I never got a letter in the mail, just a lot of texts and emails stating I was approved. My online status changed immediately.

Vermont was where I was approved. Just some info to add to the rest.

I have not received the 10 yr green ,card yet, I put in a change of address. but the card went to my other address, so a neighbor is picking it up for me. We live in Florida in the winter and Montana in the summer.

Also, I went to Canada to see my family after the approval and got pulled in by the customs officer and had to do some explaining as to why they saw a new green card issued but I was still using the old card and the extension letter. So new biometrics and some checking on their system and after 15 minutes I was good to go again.

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!! I just went to check my mail and lo and behold there was something from USCIS!! An approval letter!!!!!!!!!! And not like an official looking form at all. Just a basic white sheet saying I had been approved. But I don't care, cause I'm APPROVED!!!!!!!!!!!!

Woohoo!!!! Congrats! Very happy for you!!!

Now you can relaaaxxxxxx!!

IMHO

He can't (won't) say good-bye.

Does he want me? Does he not?

Been there, done that.

So much hurt.

I ended the relationship, it started to sound like a soap opera.

35 years later folks, he has not changed one iota.

Sends emails saying; "keep in touch, you never know".....

Flattery and other empty words.

He has not changed.

I have, and am so thankful I found the strength to end it.

Found new love, new life and never looked back.

Yes, I loved him....

but love is not enough!!!

Wishing you a happy fulfilled rest of your life hon!

No problem! I like updating lists

And I'm having issues with USPS not delivering my police record to USCIS, so no approval for me any time soon

That's just so not fair with how careful you have been to do the exact right thing every time!

Let's hope that everything else goes smoothly from now on! Sending you good karma ->>>>>>

Good to hear!

Just a big thanks to Saylin for her support and keeping the May listing up to date!

Hope you get your approval soon!

10 year green card production ordered August 27th, ready August 28th, picked up by USPS August 28, 2 day delivery, expected August 30th.

Once approved things go quickly!

I wouldn't worry about it, friends become more then just friends often in a relationship. I doubt if you were flagged. You do need to overcome your nervousness though, when people are nervous that becomes a red flag. Just be truthful always; and you will be fine. I've crossed hundreds of times and never a problem, I am friendly, forthright and answer their questions in a strong affirmative voice. Eye contact is also good. No sunglasses. Lol!

My BIL is a customs officer of 25 years and he says they know when people are lying...

Good luck!!

Whoot whoot!!!! Got approved today, August 26th!!!!

So happy, no RFE, close attention to detail pays off!!

Thanks to everyone on Visa Journey for all of their invaluable help and advice!!!

Good luck to everyone else, looks like things are really moving for May applications!!