n400 journey
Dec 14th 2011, 5:55 pm
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n400 journey
Quick history.
I met my USC wife in England, moved over here in 1990 and got married. So I have lived here for about 21 years going on 22.
I have finally decided to go ahead and become a citizen. So I have downloaded the n400 form and have started gathering all the information I need to fill it in and documents I need to send in with it.
Looks fairly strait forward, but any tips and advice would be greatly appreciated.
I will also post my progress to keep you up to date with how it goes.
I met my USC wife in England, moved over here in 1990 and got married. So I have lived here for about 21 years going on 22.
I have finally decided to go ahead and become a citizen. So I have downloaded the n400 form and have started gathering all the information I need to fill it in and documents I need to send in with it.
Looks fairly strait forward, but any tips and advice would be greatly appreciated.
I will also post my progress to keep you up to date with how it goes.
Dec 14th 2011, 6:06 pm
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Re: n400 journey
You posted in the wrong section. The following link contains different peoples experiences when filing for naturalization.
http://britishexpats.com/forum/showthread.php?t=703810
http://britishexpats.com/forum/showthread.php?t=703810
Dec 14th 2011, 6:07 pm
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Re: n400 journey
Can't think of any tips or advice until you ask specific questions.
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Dec 14th 2011, 6:10 pm
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Re: n400 journey
You posted in the wrong section. The following link contains different peoples experiences when filing for naturalization.
http://britishexpats.com/forum/showthread.php?t=703810
http://britishexpats.com/forum/showthread.php?t=703810
Jan 23rd 2012, 11:19 pm
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Re: n400 journey
I finally sent off all my paper work today. So now I guess I just sit back and wait for my biometrics appointment.
The main reason for the delay between my first post and the mailing was my own procrastination and not problems filling out the form.
The main reason for the delay between my first post and the mailing was my own procrastination and not problems filling out the form.
Feb 11th 2012, 8:25 pm
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Re: n400 journey
Ok Ireceaved a letter yesterday with the date of my biometrics appointment, which is on wed 15th Feb.
So everything is moving along nicely at the moment.
So everything is moving along nicely at the moment.
Well done, at this rate you will be able to vote later this year
Feb 12th 2012, 1:30 pm
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Re: n400 journey
Magpie, here is my husband's timeline since you may be using the SC office (I remember back in the day that we used to have to drive out of state for biometrics appointments).
Sent off N400 application 9-22-11
Biometrics appt. 10-19-11
Interview 2-6-12
Oath and ceremony (with certificate) done the same day 2-6-12 at 2:00pm
We finished his interview at 1:00pm (appt. time 12:30pm) and were told that the ceremony was at 2:00pm (also had other slots during the week at 2:00pm). We phoned my mom and she was able to make it down to West Ashley so that we could see the ceremony and take pictures (you even get to see a "music video" featuring the "God Bless the USA" Lee Greenwood song. My husband had to grit his teeth through that part.
Sent off N400 application 9-22-11
Biometrics appt. 10-19-11
Interview 2-6-12
Oath and ceremony (with certificate) done the same day 2-6-12 at 2:00pm
We finished his interview at 1:00pm (appt. time 12:30pm) and were told that the ceremony was at 2:00pm (also had other slots during the week at 2:00pm). We phoned my mom and she was able to make it down to West Ashley so that we could see the ceremony and take pictures (you even get to see a "music video" featuring the "God Bless the USA" Lee Greenwood song. My husband had to grit his teeth through that part.
Feb 12th 2012, 8:54 pm
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Re: n400 journey
Magpie, here is my husband's timeline since you may be using the SC office (I remember back in the day that we used to have to drive out of state for biometrics appointments).
Sent off N400 application 9-22-11
Biometrics appt. 10-19-11
Interview 2-6-12
Oath and ceremony (with certificate) done the same day 2-6-12 at 2:00pm
We finished his interview at 1:00pm (appt. time 12:30pm) and were told that the ceremony was at 2:00pm (also had other slots during the week at 2:00pm). We phoned my mom and she was able to make it down to West Ashley so that we could see the ceremony and take pictures (you even get to see a "music video" featuring the "God Bless the USA" Lee Greenwood song. My husband had to grit his teeth through that part.
Sent off N400 application 9-22-11
Biometrics appt. 10-19-11
Interview 2-6-12
Oath and ceremony (with certificate) done the same day 2-6-12 at 2:00pm
We finished his interview at 1:00pm (appt. time 12:30pm) and were told that the ceremony was at 2:00pm (also had other slots during the week at 2:00pm). We phoned my mom and she was able to make it down to West Ashley so that we could see the ceremony and take pictures (you even get to see a "music video" featuring the "God Bless the USA" Lee Greenwood song. My husband had to grit his teeth through that part.
