Recent content by b0nd

Of course I am aware of the 5x rule. What I meant was that my checking account balance is double the 5x amount required. To be more clear I have $6k less than the required amount and have $60k in the bank. So my originial questions stands, has someone sponsored their relatives based on their...

I had filed I-130 for my parents and they had an interview on Thursday. For I-864 (Affidavit of support) I did not meet the Income Requirements so I used my Checking and Saving account statements to make up for it. NVC kept on processing the application but at the time of interview the local...

Just received notice of approval for my parents' I-130. The notice states that the case has been forwarded to NVC. My parents are in Pakistan and I believe the process following USCIS approval varies from country to country. Any idea what's next or if you can point me in the direction where I...

USCIS never ceases to amaze me. They like a boot up their @$$

I am a USC. I have updated my Signature. I thought it is taking more than normal time required for approval. In that case the time mentioned on USCIS site is 5 months. Is that the time for approval or completion of overall process?

I filed I-130 for my parents in October, 2009. It was received by USCIS with a notice date of October 28, 2009 but no Priority date. Since then I haven't received anything from USCIS and the online case status shows "Initial Review". Is it normal? How long does it usually take to move to the...

I was able to get same day Passport from NYC Passport agency. I got there at about 9:45am. Took me about 10 minutes to get the token. It said 31 minute wait time but it took about 55 minutes before my number was called. Once I submitted all the paper work the Officer gave me a receipt for same...

Hi Guys !!! I am now a U.S. Citizen with your help. Now that I am done with the Naturalization, I need to ask a question. I had received a letter from AUSA (it has been CC'ed to me) requesting the Judge to dismiss the case. The exact wording is "It is respectfully requested that this action be...

I had my Oath on Friday, May 29, 2009 and I am finally over and done with the naturalization. My Oath experience was no different from the others. Standard process as described many times over here except for the travel issue. The IO did check my Passport to verifiy entry and exit stamps. I was...

How long were the trips and did you disclose them at the Oath? Did the IO verify the trips from passport stamps? I am in similar situation and don't want to end up being pulled out of the Oath so I'd appreciate your detailed answer.

Hey guys cool down !!! I was able to get an early Oath i.e. May 29, 2009. I talked to the US Attorney and he requested NYC DO to give me an early Oath but it didn't work out so I went to an infopass appointment and talked to the Supervisor who was able to reschedule for an early Oath for Friday...

I am working on that right now :)

Someone who posted his experience here in the forum. Can't seem to find the post though.

I know there's no such thing as walk-in Oath but this guy was able to go to Oath Ceremony and talk to the IO who got him approved from local office before taking him in for the Oath. Anyway I am not trying to do something like that but want to find out a way to schedule an early Oath through...

I know how to make an appointment but nowhere on the site does it say that one can get passport same day or within 48 hours. I googled and find a few companies offering same day and 48 hours service for an additional $200-300.