2011 November N-400 Tracker
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Yellow letter, still no FP notice
I still have not recieved any FP notice or interview letter (me and my spouse). We just recieved a yellow letter (for my spouse) to bring a drivers licence/photo ID during interview. Is it normal to get yellow letter prior to FP? Also, there is no change in update (still shows Initial review for both of us) at case status site (https://egov.uscis.gov/cris/Dashboard.do).
Is it possible to talk to someone at NBC/ USCIS? Any suggestions?
I still have not recieved any FP notice or interview letter (me and my spouse). We just recieved a yellow letter (for my spouse) to bring a drivers licence/photo ID during interview. Is it normal to get yellow letter prior to FP? Also, there is no change in update (still shows Initial review for both of us) at case status site (https://egov.uscis.gov/cris/Dashboard.do).
Is it possible to talk to someone at NBC/ USCIS? Any suggestions?
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Interview summary
Had my interview yesterday, Honolulu DO. It mostly consists of going over your entire application question by question, and checking that the answers you give under oath match what is on your application. I was asked some more detailed information which hadn't been mentioned on the application.
The interview ended with the tests of reading, writing and civics, which were quick and painless. (One sentence to read, one sentence to write, and six questions straight from the study booklet. The interviewer stopped at six, since I answered everything correctly)
The part I was mostly worried about was the mention of an expunged conviction on my record. My fears were confirmed as she (the interviewer) told me that the online record I had submitted was not sufficient. I needed to provide an official court disposition record. This is for a traffic accident that happened almost ten years ago in another state, for which I was neither under influence nor speeding, just an honest mistake which unfortunately ended up in the loss of life of a motorcycle rider with no helmet. (not that it makes it any less justifiable, but the driver was not licensed to drive the motorcycle, which wasn't even his to begin with) Charges of vehicular manslaughter were filed, then reduced to a plea of no contest to a charge of reckless driving with a three year summary probation, and the conviction was finally expunged three years ago. It cost me thousands of dollars at the time to have an attorney handle it on my behalf, along with court fees.
I had included a signed affidavit in my application, and I would not have minded including an official court record, however I never had one to begin with and the court system seems to make it as obscure as possible to make a request for one. I told myself that if USCIS really needs that document, I'll receive a letter for "more information required", and I'll handle it then. Except they never did. I received my interview letter and therefore made the mistake of assuming that I had made it past that hurdle...
Today, I mailed (certified) a request to the court for a certified copy of my disposition along with a blank check and a return envelope, not sure how long it will take, or if they even will. USCIS gives me 30 days to send in the additional document. Who knows... Here I am waisting my time for something I could have done long ago.
I know perfectly well it says to submit certified copy of court dispositions, etc.. I should not have chanced it. And yet, when showed an online record from the court system (for which one has to pay $5 per search) listing the charges along with their disposition, and date, case number and my name, the interviewer tells me: "This is online. Anyone can get that" I fail to see the logic in that statement. They want something only I can get?
I am left with the feeling that my "good moral character" must have not been sufficiently tested as it is, and that my eligibility for citizenship now rests in the ability of the Los Angeles superior court to mail me a certified copy of my record within 30 days.
Good luck to everyone out there. And always request official copies of everything as it happens.
Had my interview yesterday, Honolulu DO. It mostly consists of going over your entire application question by question, and checking that the answers you give under oath match what is on your application. I was asked some more detailed information which hadn't been mentioned on the application.
The interview ended with the tests of reading, writing and civics, which were quick and painless. (One sentence to read, one sentence to write, and six questions straight from the study booklet. The interviewer stopped at six, since I answered everything correctly)
The part I was mostly worried about was the mention of an expunged conviction on my record. My fears were confirmed as she (the interviewer) told me that the online record I had submitted was not sufficient. I needed to provide an official court disposition record. This is for a traffic accident that happened almost ten years ago in another state, for which I was neither under influence nor speeding, just an honest mistake which unfortunately ended up in the loss of life of a motorcycle rider with no helmet. (not that it makes it any less justifiable, but the driver was not licensed to drive the motorcycle, which wasn't even his to begin with) Charges of vehicular manslaughter were filed, then reduced to a plea of no contest to a charge of reckless driving with a three year summary probation, and the conviction was finally expunged three years ago. It cost me thousands of dollars at the time to have an attorney handle it on my behalf, along with court fees.
I had included a signed affidavit in my application, and I would not have minded including an official court record, however I never had one to begin with and the court system seems to make it as obscure as possible to make a request for one. I told myself that if USCIS really needs that document, I'll receive a letter for "more information required", and I'll handle it then. Except they never did. I received my interview letter and therefore made the mistake of assuming that I had made it past that hurdle...
Today, I mailed (certified) a request to the court for a certified copy of my disposition along with a blank check and a return envelope, not sure how long it will take, or if they even will. USCIS gives me 30 days to send in the additional document. Who knows... Here I am waisting my time for something I could have done long ago.
I know perfectly well it says to submit certified copy of court dispositions, etc.. I should not have chanced it. And yet, when showed an online record from the court system (for which one has to pay $5 per search) listing the charges along with their disposition, and date, case number and my name, the interviewer tells me: "This is online. Anyone can get that" I fail to see the logic in that statement. They want something only I can get?
I am left with the feeling that my "good moral character" must have not been sufficiently tested as it is, and that my eligibility for citizenship now rests in the ability of the Los Angeles superior court to mail me a certified copy of my record within 30 days.
Good luck to everyone out there. And always request official copies of everything as it happens.
All done!
Done with USCIS, at least till I have to sponsor anyone!
Interview experience here:
http://forums.immigration.com/showthread.php?547373-interview-experience
Best of luck to everyone else!
Done with USCIS, at least till I have to sponsor anyone!
Interview experience here:
http://forums.immigration.com/showthread.php?547373-interview-experience
Best of luck to everyone else!
Oath Scheduled
Updating my wife's case. 4 years + 1 day rule.
DO. San Francisco
11/14/2011 N-400 mailed to AZ
11/16/2011 Mail Rcvd
12/05/2011 Check Cashed
12/08/2011 Finger Print letter mailed
12/12/2011 Finger Print letter Received
12/13/2011 walkin Finger Print Done
12/22/2011 Online update interview and testing
12/27/2011 interview letter mailed
12/31/2011 interview letter received
02/02/2012 interview date - done - pending approval
02/04/2012 RFE mailed back
02/09/2012 Online status changed to RFE recvd
02/14/2012 Oath letter mailed
Updating my wife's case. 4 years + 1 day rule.
DO. San Francisco
11/14/2011 N-400 mailed to AZ
11/16/2011 Mail Rcvd
12/05/2011 Check Cashed
12/08/2011 Finger Print letter mailed
12/12/2011 Finger Print letter Received
12/13/2011 walkin Finger Print Done
12/22/2011 Online update interview and testing
12/27/2011 interview letter mailed
12/31/2011 interview letter received
02/02/2012 interview date - done - pending approval
02/04/2012 RFE mailed back
02/09/2012 Online status changed to RFE recvd
02/14/2012 Oath letter mailed
Updating my wife's case. 4 years + 1 day rule.
DO. San Francisco
11/14/2011 N-400 mailed to AZ
11/16/2011 Mail Rcvd
12/05/2011 Check Cashed
12/08/2011 Finger Print letter mailed
12/12/2011 Finger Print letter Received
12/13/2011 walkin Finger Print Done
12/22/2011 Online update interview and testing
12/27/2011 interview letter mailed
12/31/2011 interview letter received
02/02/2012 interview date - done - pending approval
02/04/2012 RFE mailed back
02/09/2012 Online status changed to RFE recvd
02/14/2012 Oath letter mailed
03/07/2012 oath date
DO. San Francisco
11/14/2011 N-400 mailed to AZ
11/16/2011 Mail Rcvd
12/05/2011 Check Cashed
12/08/2011 Finger Print letter mailed
12/12/2011 Finger Print letter Received
12/13/2011 walkin Finger Print Done
12/22/2011 Online update interview and testing
12/27/2011 interview letter mailed
12/31/2011 interview letter received
02/02/2012 interview date - done - pending approval
02/04/2012 RFE mailed back
02/09/2012 Online status changed to RFE recvd
02/14/2012 Oath letter mailed
03/07/2012 oath date
Updating my wife's case. 4 years + 1 day rule.
Congratulations SF2009
I too got the oath notice for 03.07.12 at paramount in oakland. Wondering if they allow to take the cameras inside.....Would like to capture a shot of the ceremony
See you guys there......
Updating my wife's case. 4 years + 1 day rule.
Congratulations SF2009
I too got the oath notice for 03.07.12 at paramount in oakland. Wondering if they allow to take the cameras inside.....Would like to capture a shot of the ceremony
See you guys there......
Thanks. My wife is taking oath not me. Yes you are allowed to take pictures. I took pics after my oath. You can also bring guests. Guests can sit in the balcony.
caprice123
Registered Users (C)
Late update but here it is...
Been overseas since but wanted to update before it's way too long.
Good luck to everyone...
Been overseas since but wanted to update before it's way too long.
Good luck to everyone...
Detroit
DO: Detroit
11/11/2011 N-400 mailed
12/28/2011 Finger Print Done
01/12/2012 In line for interview ...
Nothing after that ...
DO: Detroit
11/11/2011 N-400 mailed
12/28/2011 Finger Print Done
01/12/2012 In line for interview ...
Nothing after that ...