My N-400 Timeline Starting June

[sapvij]

7/24/09 update:
Hey Gang!
I am now studying the 100 questions for my interview in a month. So far, so Good. I have been reading the booklet and recently started listening to a audio version for practice hearing the questions over and over again as the test is a oral test.

My main objective is to just hear a question and the answer comes from my memory without thinking. LoL. After passing my interview, i might need to erase some from my memory. ha ha

Anyone else having fun studying for the test?

Best regards,
poisontee!

Poisontee,

We just completed finger print and waiting for int. date.

Is there any url / phone to check finger print results, if so when ?

Can you share link/url for audio version to practice for interview ?

We got booklet but didn't open yet.

Here is my dates:
06/18/2009 - Sent Application via FedEx
06/19/2009 - Delivered.
06/23/2009 - Check Cashed
06/26/2009 - Received NOA, PD 6/10, ND 6/11
07/06/2009 - Received Biometrics Appointment Letter
07/22/2009 - Biometrics Appointment

[poisontee]

Poisontee,

We just completed finger print and waiting for int. date.

Is there any url / phone to check finger print results, if so when ?

Can you share link/url for audio version to practice for interview ?

We got booklet but didn't open yet.

Here is my dates:
06/18/2009 - Sent Application via FedEx
06/19/2009 - Delivered.
06/23/2009 - Check Cashed
06/26/2009 - Received NOA, PD 6/10, ND 6/11
07/06/2009 - Received Biometrics Appointment Letter
07/22/2009 - Biometrics Appointment

Is there any url / phone to check finger print results, if so when ? Yes

Check out the link below for a number to call to check on your fingerprints status.

https://www.immihelp.com/fingerprints-for-us-greencard-citizenship/#3

Can you share link/url for audio version to practice for interview ? Yes


Personally, i haven't tried the flash cards. The booklet and the cd seems to be doing the trick!!

Sapvij, good luck the rest of the way!!

Poisontee

[helpwithh1]

Drop-in for FP

Guys, just an FYI
MY FP is scheduled for 7/30 at 3PM. So I decided to give a shot at walk-in on Saturday, if successful I do not have take a half day off from work:-),
but when I went there early in the morning the guy did not let me in even though the office was pretty empty.
I am not sure if anyone else had any luck with walk-in FP in the recent past.

[poisontee]

Guys, just an FYI
MY FP is scheduled for 7/30 at 3PM. So I decided to give a shot at walk-in on Saturday, if successful I do not have take a half day off from work:-),
but when I went there early in the morning the guy did not let me in even though the office was pretty empty.
I am not sure if anyone else had any luck with walk-in FP in the recent past.

I have read some places normally accept walk in's. Sorry Helpwithh1 about your experience. The person you meant there was just not a "nice" guy. Maybe.....

You will have them taken tomorrow anyways!!

all the best!
Poisontee

[PLANTATIONJOCKY]

Don't worry helpwithh1

Hi

I think helpwithh1 is in a hurry to get UC soon

Don't worry think about the "THOUSANDS" in line waiting to become...

Its your time now and I am sure you will get it

Dear Poisontee

see how many people are reading our thread!

this thread is helping n400 aspirants!!!! and still the number is increasing!!!!!

WELL DONE ALL

rgds
PJ

[jain_pk]

Good Luck

Wish you all the best. All our wishes are with you. Do keep us posted about the details.

[helpwithh1]

Hi

I think helpwithh1 is in a hurry to get UC soon

Don't worry think about the "THOUSANDS" in line waiting to become...

Its your time now and I am sure you will get it

Dear Poisontee

see how many people are reading our thread!

this thread is helping n400 aspirants!!!! and still the number is increasing!!!!!

WELL DONE ALL

rgds
PJ

Yes, I am in a hurry as I want to sponsor a GC for my wife who is on H1B. Last year she had a tough time getting her H1 with quotas and millions of applications coming in. I was holding onto a GC which was useless in that situation.
My situation won't change after getting the citizenship, but my wife's GC will be good, I am selfish and anxious in that way :-)
I finished my FP today, when I walked in at the San Jose ASC today, there was one person, I thought I was in line after that person, but he turned out to be the staff who was sitting because there were no one else who needed fingerprinting :-p. So it was out in less than five minutes.

[PLANTATIONJOCKY]

Yes, I am in a hurry as I want to sponsor a GC for my wife who is on H1B. Last year she had a tough time getting her H1 with quotas and millions of applications coming in. I was holding onto a GC which was useless in that situation.
My situation won't change after getting the citizenship, but my wife's GC will be good, I am selfish and anxious in that way :-)
I finished my FP today, when I walked in at the San Jose ASC today, there was one person, I thought I was in line after that person, but he turned out to be the staff who was sitting because there were no one else who needed fingerprinting :-p. So it was out in less than five minutes.

Dear Helpwithh1

I know how difficult it is.
Take my story for example. Since our marriage I am trying to get US visa (I tried H1B twice and Visit 3 times ) but all were in vein.
We are so desperate to get the citizenship. But we have to wait another 6 to 8 months for that becoz my wife will be eligible only by October.
For you at least your wife is in USA!
Since I joined immihelp I found I am not the only person suffering thousands are there like me
So dont worry be happy

[Nags3_cvn2004]

Can somebody help me with N-400 questions?

Can somebody please help me with these questions regarding N-400 form:-
(I went through the entire documents in N-400 ins document or Guide & didn't get answer for these ).

1) Do we need to fill out the entire N-400 form using capitol letters? (because application form says so...) ?

2) part 5-E Race:- I'm from India, what should I mention...Asian?

3) Part 6-A previous home addresses:- Is it ok if I enter just the month & year for the from & To dates?...or do I need to enter the date as well?

4) Part 10-D 16 citation:- I have one speeding ticket issued almost 6 yrs back. Do I need to enter that?, if so, what should I enter the ticket as for the details?...(why were you cited?, Outcome of the citation?)

5) same Part 10-D 16 citation:- I had a accident at fault which happened more than 6yrs ago in California. But NO TICKET was given since there was no injury or death (it was just damage to my car & other car). Do I need to mention this also in the N-400 form?

6) Part 10-G 33 Selective service registration:- What should I answer for this question (lived in US between 18th & 26th age)?...I was on H1B working visa & then got GC when I was 25yrs old....So what should be my answer?

7) As per Alien number (GC number), Do I enter it as 012-345-678 (i,e, with - after every 3digits) or 012345678 (i,e, without - in between 3 digits) ?


Thanks a lot in Advance:-)
Nags.

[poisontee]

Can somebody please help me with these questions regarding N-400 form:-
(I went through the entire documents in N-400 ins document or Guide & didn't get answer for these ).

1) Do we need to fill out the entire N-400 form using capitol letters? (because application form says so...) ?

2) part 5-E Race:- I'm from India, what should I mention...Asian?

3) Part 6-A previous home addresses:- Is it ok if I enter just the month & year for the from & To dates?...or do I need to enter the date as well?

4) Part 10-D 16 citation:- I have one speeding ticket issued almost 6 yrs back. Do I need to enter that?, if so, what should I enter the ticket as for the details?...(why were you cited?, Outcome of the citation?)

5) same Part 10-D 16 citation:- I had a accident at fault which happened more than 6yrs ago in California. But NO TICKET was given since there was no injury or death (it was just damage to my car & other car). Do I need to mention this also in the N-400 form?

6) Part 10-G 33 Selective service registration:- What should I answer for this question (lived in US between 18th & 26th age)?...I was on H1B working visa & then got GC when I was 25yrs old....So what should be my answer?

7) As per Alien number (GC number), Do I enter it as 012-345-678 (i,e, with - after every 3digits) or 012345678 (i,e, without - in between 3 digits) ?


Thanks a lot in Advance:-)
Nags.

Can somebody please help me with these questions regarding N-400 form:-
(I went through the entire documents in N-400 ins document or Guide & didn't get answer for these ).

1) Do we need to fill out the entire N-400 form using capitol letters? (because application form says so...) ? YES!

2) part 5-E Race:- I'm from India, what should I mention...Asian? American India or Alaskan Native would be my best guess

3) Part 6-A previous home addresses:- Is it ok if I enter just the month & year for the from & To dates?...or do I need to enter the date as well? Enter the dates as well. ( mm/dd/yyyy)

4) Part 10-D 16 citation:- I have one speeding ticket issued almost 6 yrs back. Do I need to enter that? Yes

, if so, what should I enter the ticket as for the details?...(why were you cited?, Outcome of the citation?) Speeding for your case.

5) same Part 10-D 16 citation:- I had a accident at fault which happened more than 6yrs ago in California. But NO TICKET was given since there was no injury or death (it was just damage to my car & other car). Do I need to mention this also in the N-400 form?Were you given a citation for it?

6) Part 10-G 33 Selective service registration:- What should I answer for this question (lived in US between 18th & 26th age)?...I was on H1B working visa & then got GC when I was 25yrs old....So what should be my answer? Yes. You were required to register if you were a male btw 18 to 26. If you are a male who is or was previously required to register with selective service, then you must bring a "Status Information Letter" with you to the interview, which you can easily obtain thru Selective Service. No need to explain to Selective Service why you failed to register if you did not register with them either now or previously. Because they don’t care why someone wasn't able to register; rather they could only give you a latter explaining whether you were required to register or not. That is.

Your application for naturalization will be denied if you are a male and were in the United States between the ages of 18-26 and failed to register for selective service willfully and intentionally. But if you can convince INS officer that your failure was not willful then officer will be able to approve your application. So, it is better to bring an explanation letter (a notarized affidavit) with you at the interview, wherein you should explain very clearly that-[1] your failure was not willful; and [2] you were not aware of this obligation of registering with Selective Service; and [3] you did not receive any notification on this either from USCIS or Selective service.

You should know that if you were in the United States between the ages of 18-26 under any status, even as an illegal, then you were required to register for selective service. The only exception to it- those men who were here on valid nonimmigrant visa. Men's age does play a very important role during the time of naturalization. Because if a male did not register with Selective Service when he was required to register, no matter for whatever reason, then officer may deny his application unless he reaches 31 of age. Once a male reaches to the age of 31, then 97% of times this issue becomes irrelevant. And after the age of 37, it is 100% irrelevant because then this Selective Service issue becomes completely mute and a non-issue even though a person had failed to register deliberately. You may call them at this number- 1-888-655-1825.

7) As per Alien number (GC number), Do I enter it as 012-345-678 (i,e, with - after every 3digits) or 012345678 (i,e, without - in between 3 digits) ? No Dashes, 012345678



Nags I hope that helps!

[waitin_toolong]

I will be updating this as time goes. I hope it will help someone

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N-400 Naturalization Timeline San Antonio field office
06/07/2009 - Sent Application via USPS certified mail
06/10/2009 - Delivered.
06/12/2009 - Check Cashed
06/19/2009 - Received NOA, PD 6/10, ND 6/11
06/22/2009 - Received Biometrics Appointment Letter
07/02/2009 - Biometrics Appointment
07/13/2009 - Received Interview Letter Appointment
08/24/2009 - Interview Date
xx/xx/2009 - Oath Appointment Letter Received
xx/xx/2009 - Oath Ceremony Date
xx/xx/2009 - Mailed in Application for Passport
xx/xx/2009 - Passport Received!!!!

poisontee you are doing a great job updating your timeline, a good tracker. I have one suggestion for you and one question.

Suggestion: Put this information in your signature, that way you will not have to update several different messages by editing them, each time you just edit the signature and it will update everywhere.

Question: How many days before/after completing your 5 years did you apply.

[poisontee]

poisontee you are doing a great job updating your timeline, a good tracker. I have one suggestion for you and one question.

Suggestion: Put this information in your signature, that way you will not have to update several different messages by editing them, each time you just edit the signature and it will update everywhere.

Question: How many days before/after completing your 5 years did you apply.

Waitin_toolong-

Thank you for your suggestion. You are truly a senior member here. I have done exactly what you suggested.

On how many days I applied before completing my 5 yrs residence was 63. I wanted to be sure i don;t get an interview before my 5th anniversary which worked out well because my interview is 2 weeks after that period.

[PLANTATIONJOCKY]

Nags and poisontee pls not the correct answer

Waitin_toolong-

Thank you for your suggestion. You are truly a senior member here. I have done exactly what you suggested.

On how many days I applied before completing my 5 yrs residence was 63. I wanted to be sure i don;t get an interview before my 5th anniversary which worked out well because my interview is 2 weeks after that period.

Dear Poisontee

I think your answer to Nags question 2 is wrong
((2) part 5-E Race:- I'm from India, what should I mention...Asian? American India or Alaskan Native would be my best guess))

THE ANSWER MUST BE ASIAN BECOZ HE IS FROM INDIA

hope any senior member would assist me if I am wrong

and I have a question what if we apply for n400 exactly 4 years and 9 months?
pls reply

please note: I am not an attorney
Please use at your own risk

rgds
PJ

[helpwithh1]

Dear Poisontee

I think your answer to Nags question 2 is wrong
((2) part 5-E Race:- I'm from India, what should I mention...Asian? American India or Alaskan Native would be my best guess))

THE ANSWER MUST BE ASIAN BECOZ HE IS FROM INDIA

hope any senior member would assist me if I am wrong

and I have a question what if we apply for n400 exactly 4 years and 9 months?
pls reply

please note: I am not an attorney
Please use at your own risk

rgds
PJ

PJ, You are eligible for applying for naturalization 90 days before completion of 5 years of GC. If you apply more than 90 days before your application may be rejected

[helpwithh1]

Waitin_toolong-

Thank you for your suggestion. You are truly a senior member here. I have done exactly what you suggested.

On how many days I applied before completing my 5 yrs residence was 63. I wanted to be sure i don;t get an interview before my 5th anniversary which worked out well because my interview is 2 weeks after that period.

I applied 89 days before the 5 year period. My application was accepted and I finished my FP recently. I am not going to get my interview oath done before the 5 years anyways(complete the process in 89 days).
But my thinking is that since they have accepted my application 90 days before and if the whole process takes less than 90 days, it should be all right.