Anyone got oath letter lately?
- Thread starter emc1234
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mariahoneyy
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Congratulation T.....
By the way, at Interview time did you ask officer that how long will it take to get the oath letter & what was his answer?
Regards
Maria
By the way, at Interview time did you ask officer that how long will it take to get the oath letter & what was his answer?
Regards
Maria
I-130 and original doc
Desi_1, sv303, durgum and others,
You guys have experience of applying I-130. It seems that original GC card or naturalization certificate need to be submitted along with I-130. Is there anyway get around? since passport application need it also. If submitted to INS, how soon can it be returned? I post questions in "new citizen petitions GC for wife, questions?" thread. would you please kindly help me? Thanks.
sv303: could you use any certified version to apply passport? how about medical form? do you submit now for your parents application or later in the interview time?
Desi_1, sv303, durgum and others,
You guys have experience of applying I-130. It seems that original GC card or naturalization certificate need to be submitted along with I-130. Is there anyway get around? since passport application need it also. If submitted to INS, how soon can it be returned? I post questions in "new citizen petitions GC for wife, questions?" thread. would you please kindly help me? Thanks.
sv303: could you use any certified version to apply passport? how about medical form? do you submit now for your parents application or later in the interview time?
i will be having the same problem soon ,i am waiting for the oath date to get my certificate to file for my wife .
anyway,if you don't intend to travel right after you oath use your certificate of citizenship (original) to file I-130 for your wife , they send it back to you within a month or less .after that you apply for your passport at any post office where you live .otherwise if your passport is a priority ,the day of the oath ceremony you can apply for an expediate passport which will cost to you $ 150 ,you will get your certificate and you passport within 3 to 4 days ,regulary 3 to 4 weeks by post office
its all about priority ,good luck
anyway,if you don't intend to travel right after you oath use your certificate of citizenship (original) to file I-130 for your wife , they send it back to you within a month or less .after that you apply for your passport at any post office where you live .otherwise if your passport is a priority ,the day of the oath ceremony you can apply for an expediate passport which will cost to you $ 150 ,you will get your certificate and you passport within 3 to 4 days ,regulary 3 to 4 weeks by post office
its all about priority ,good luck
mariahoneyy
Registered Users (C)
menael < your Interview date??
menael
Would you please tell me that when did to tak your interview?
And which state are you in?
By the way, I passed my interview , but still I am waiting for my oath ceremony?
Regards
Maria
menael
Would you please tell me that when did to tak your interview?
And which state are you in?
By the way, I passed my interview , but still I am waiting for my oath ceremony?
Regards
Maria
menael, i got the answer. i only need to send copy of naturalization certificate. as a matter of fact, it might stay with BCIS for a year. Someone actually experienced it. the operator of this site instructed sending copy in one of its post (searching "naturalization certificate" in "marriage by relatives" forum). so do not send original. as to other originals such as "name change order", "marriage" etc, I plan to send original unless someone told me not necessary.
Also, passport service said that it would take 2 weeks for express service.
I downloaded I-130 from BCIS. It is 98 version. Could anyone direct me to 02 version? Thanks.
Also, passport service said that it would take 2 weeks for express service.
I downloaded I-130 from BCIS. It is 98 version. Could anyone direct me to 02 version? Thanks.
ok, i got I-130 02 version from BCIS web. in the 485 package, it actually has 98 version. 02 version is much more friendly. basically, all the documents are copies not originals. good relief.
Here is the breakdown for fees if you choose to file for your spouse:
1) I-485 $255+$50 (fingerprint)
2) 325A $0
3) G-864 $0
4) I-693 $0 (could filed later at interview time)
5) I-131 $110
6) I-130 $130
7) EAD $?? (I donot need)
total: $545+EAD
If the list is not complete or fee is not correct, please let us know.
Also, could I make check payable to "BCIS" or should I use complete name?
Here is the breakdown for fees if you choose to file for your spouse:
1) I-485 $255+$50 (fingerprint)
2) 325A $0
3) G-864 $0
4) I-693 $0 (could filed later at interview time)
5) I-131 $110
6) I-130 $130
7) EAD $?? (I donot need)
total: $545+EAD
If the list is not complete or fee is not correct, please let us know.
Also, could I make check payable to "BCIS" or should I use complete name?
emc: i have been out of the loop until today. Looks like there is a lot of progress with the amount of info exchanged between you guys.
It is good that you have gotten an informal date for the oath.
does it mean it is worthwhile the 4 hrs at the dallas office to
get the bcis call? Or is that a consequence of the us senator?
I was told by the senator office to wait and be patient for a month more going by the increased scrutiny and delays.
I am planning on visiting the dallas local office this week,
will let you know if i hear anything.
itoo
btw, when u got the call, did you get the incoming call number?
It is good that you have gotten an informal date for the oath.
does it mean it is worthwhile the 4 hrs at the dallas office to
get the bcis call? Or is that a consequence of the us senator?
I was told by the senator office to wait and be patient for a month more going by the increased scrutiny and delays.
I am planning on visiting the dallas local office this week,
will let you know if i hear anything.
itoo
btw, when u got the call, did you get the incoming call number?
itoo, save your trip till this Friday. check your mail Wednesday or Thursday. Congress office and trip to INS do not speed up process. But if you visit INS, it might give you a piece of mind. I do not get phone number. good luck. with war coming, i hope it does not affect our schedule.
durgum and joef
thank you for the reply
emc1234
congratulation,finally you got your oath date so you can start working on your wife's case ,i started mine as a resident in dec 2001 i filed i 130,so until i get my certificate there is nothing i can do ,my wife is overseas and after upgrading my case from i130 as a pr to i 130 as a citizen ,i will file 129 f to chicago ,then it will go to missouri then the state departement then finally the embassy it a long process it may take 9 to 1 year (either k3 or i-130 approval)its a long process to reunit .
to mariahonney
i passed the interview everything went well ,she checked the box with "congratulation you passed the ......."and then she said "we will mail you the date of the oath ceremony within 3 months "
so 2 weeks passed ,i didn't get anything yet
thank you for the reply
emc1234
congratulation,finally you got your oath date so you can start working on your wife's case ,i started mine as a resident in dec 2001 i filed i 130,so until i get my certificate there is nothing i can do ,my wife is overseas and after upgrading my case from i130 as a pr to i 130 as a citizen ,i will file 129 f to chicago ,then it will go to missouri then the state departement then finally the embassy it a long process it may take 9 to 1 year (either k3 or i-130 approval)its a long process to reunit .
to mariahonney
i passed the interview everything went well ,she checked the box with "congratulation you passed the ......."and then she said "we will mail you the date of the oath ceremony within 3 months "
so 2 weeks passed ,i didn't get anything yet
Congratulations EMC1234. Great to hear the good news.
I applied in dec 02 for citizenship and am waiting for my interview/oath. Then I will have to file for I130 and I 485 for my wife. Does anybody have an idea on how many days it takes to get the I130 and I 485 approved in Dallas?
Dal123
I applied in dec 02 for citizenship and am waiting for my interview/oath. Then I will have to file for I130 and I 485 for my wife. Does anybody have an idea on how many days it takes to get the I130 and I 485 approved in Dallas?
Dal123