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quick Question on timeline

Folks,

quick Qs - Is it ok to be outside of US after getting your finger print done and before your scheduled Interview date? I am planning on going to India for 3 weeks after getting my finger printing done...

Thanks
S
 
Sanjay76,

I don't see any problem in you going to India after fingerprint. It is going to be atleast 4-6 weeks from FP to Interview. Good luck!
 
No problems at all, I went for 4 weeks and gave an updated trip page and attachment at the interview. Only question asked was any of my 12 trips more than 180 days long, which they weren't.



sanjay76 said:
Folks,

quick Qs - Is it ok to be outside of US after getting your finger print done and before your scheduled Interview date? I am planning on going to India for 3 weeks after getting my finger printing done...

Thanks
S
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Got my Fingerprint notice... online status still says - "RFE"... it sure looks like the "RFE = FP"...

Here are my details...


- Filing Office - Boston, MA
- 5 years after GC

Timeline
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Aug 13th - N-400 application sent to Lewisville, TX
Aug 18th - Application received by USCIS
Aug 18th - Priority date
Aug 21st - Check encashed
Aug 24th - I797C Notice of Action Received with Case #
Aug 25th - Online status changed to "Request for Evidence"
Aug 29th - I797C Notice of Action Recd - FP Appointment on Sept 12th
 
FP letter received

Aug 14th - N-400 application sent to Lewisville, TX
Aug 20th - Application received by USCIS
Aug 20th - Priority date
Aug 23st - Check encashed
Aug 25th - I797C Notice of Action Received with Case #
Aug 26th - FP letter received Appointment on Sept 15th in Lawrence
Sep 15th - FP appointment in Lawrence
 
rawnak said:
Hi,

My interview is scheduled at USCIS Lawrence, MA.
Looks like this office opened in early June.
Anybody has interview experience at this location.
Please share

thanks
rawnak
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I live in Marlborough, MA and my interview is also schedulled in Lawrence. How was your experience?
 
Interview experience at Lawrence, MA

I had interview on 8/25 in Lawrence , MA.
Office is on Mill st, there is a parking garage "Museum Parking Garage"
at Appleton St.
When u reach the office, they will take your interview notice and ask
u to wait in the hall.
When your turn comes, IO will call your name and take u to his/her office.
First English, Civics test will be done and then officer till move to
reviewing N-400 application. It took 25-30 min for whole thing. Officer
will lead u out back to waiting area. In 10-15 min, a lady will come out
to hand u your Oath letter and that is it.

My Oath is on 9/17 in Mechanics Hall , Worcester.

What are the parking options around Mechanics Hall , Worcester.
Are there any parking garages nearby?
 
FP done waiting for IL

I still have a RFE on my online status but I only got FP by mail.

8/10/09- N400 App mailed
9/3/09- FP Done
 
Completed my walk-in FP today... here are my details

N-400 details
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- Filing Office - Boston, MA
- 5 years after GC

Timeline
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Aug 13th - N-400 application sent to Lewisville, TX
Aug 18th - Application received by USCIS
Aug 18th - Priority date
Aug 21st - Check encashed
Aug 24th - I797C Notice of Action Received with Case #
Aug 25th - Online status changed to "Request for Evidence"
Aug 29th - I797C Notice of Action Recd - FP Appointment on Sept 12th
Sep 9th - Early walk in FP completed - done in 10 mins
 
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I've got my FP scheduled for tomorrow in Lawrence, MA. I live in Southern NH and I've always been sent to the Manchester, NH field office for my GC stuff, so I'm not sure why I'm suddenly being sent out of state.

Anyway, I'm glad this forum exists - it informed me that (unlike Manchester) there is no parking at the Lawrence office and that I'll have to park in a nearby garage. I was going to get there much earlier anyway but that tidbit will save me some "WTF!" stress tomorrow :)
 
damon_boston said:
I've got my FP scheduled for tomorrow in Lawrence, MA. I live in Southern NH and I've always been sent to the Manchester, NH field office for my GC stuff, so I'm not sure why I'm suddenly being sent out of state.

Anyway, I'm glad this forum exists - it informed me that (unlike Manchester) there is no parking at the Lawrence office and that I'll have to park in a nearby garage. I was going to get there much earlier anyway but that tidbit will save me some "WTF!" stress tomorrow :)
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So I'm back, and the facility is very nice and new, with lots of space. I was processed and out the door after the FP in about 5 minutes - definitely a new record for me!

Some advice for others who go there in the future:

* Lawrence can be a confusing drive if you don't know the area. Use a GPS if you have one, because the building is a good distance from I-495 and there are plenty of ways to get lost (and lots of oneway streets too, ugh).
* The Museum parking garage was very close by (about a block) and cost only $1.50 for under 30 mins. There were some meters nearby but all were full that I could see.
* The Museum parking garage only takes cash, I believe. They had a sign that said as much, anyway.
 
Aug 14th - N-400 application sent to Lewisville, TX
Aug 20th - Application received by USCIS
Aug 20th - Priority date
Aug 23st - Check encashed
Aug 25th - I797C Notice of Action Received with Case #
Aug 26th - FP letter received Appointment on Sept 15th in Lawrence
Sep 15th - FP appointment in Lawrence MA
Sep 11th - FP appointment rescheduling letter received because office is closed on 15th
Sep 29th - FP done. No problems, in and out in 10 minutes. Efficient, courteous, and professional staff.
 
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Thanks for the great information on this web site. When I logged in this morning, the record showed my last login was in 2002. :)

Here is the progress for my wife's case. N-400 based on five year continuous residence. Green card date April 20, 2004.

September 15th - N-400 Application sent to Lewisville, TX
September 18th - Application received by USCIS.
September 22th - Application Fee check cashed.
 
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Quick qs: Is it true that one can apply three months in advance of completing the 5 yr on GC? Have any one of you guys applied 3 months in advance?

Also, if you have applied, I would still think that one would get the citizenship AFTER your 5 yrs are complete on GC... anythoughts?

Thanks
S
 
sanjay76 said:
Quick qs: Is it true that one can apply three months in advance of completing the 5 yr on GC? Have any one of you guys applied 3 months in advance?



you can apply 90 days in advance and it is not 3 months and I applied 70 days before by 5th year anniversary


Also, if you have applied, I would still think that one would get the citizenship AFTER your 5 yrs are complete on GC... anythoughts?
>> Correct
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Updating my status...

N-400 details
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- Filing Office - Boston, MA
- 5 years after GC

Timeline
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Aug 13th, 2009 - N-400 application sent to Lewisville, TX
Aug 18th, 2009 - Application received by USCIS
Aug 18th, 2009 - Priority date
Aug 21st, 2009 - Check encashed
Aug 24th, 2009 - I797C Notice of Action Received with Case #
Aug 25th, 2009 - Online status changed to "Request for Evidence"
Aug 29th, 2009 - I797C Notice of Action Recd - FP Appointment on Sept 12th
Sep 9th, 2009 - Early walk in FP completed - done in 10 mins
Sep 23rd, 2009 - Online status changed to "Send to local DO for standard interview" for self

- Wife's status still unchanged though...
 
nawang said:
Does anybody get IL after FP done around 8/1/09

RD: 07/09/09
FP: 08/01/09
IL?
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I also did finger printing on Aug 1st, Still haven't recieved interview letter.

Timeline:
07/03/2009 - N-400 Mailed
07/07/2009 - Notification/Priority Date
07/10/2009 - Notification Received
07/15/2009 - Finger Printing Notification Date
08/01/2009 - Finger Printing Scheduled/Done
09/05/2009 - Recieved Interview Document Check list

Still not recieved interview letter. It seems to be taking a lot longer than for others. Anyone else in this situation ?
 
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