Looking for "PRAWNS & found "SHRIMP"!
Sep 23rd 2005, 2:01 pm
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Looking for "PRAWNS & found "SHRIMP"!
I think one of the last times I posted on here; I said I was going fishing. That was 18 months ago (I think). I can't remember much about the fish, but yesterday I came home with a "Certificate of Naturalization".
10/19/04 Mailed Pkg. to VSC (Vermont)
10/21/04 Received at VSC
11/3/04 1-797c Notice of Action received
(10/21/04 Priority Date 10/28/04 Notice Date)
12/16/04 Finger Print Notice
1/13/05 Finger Printed
7/5/05 Notice of Interview date by mail
7/5/05 1st time status found online
9/16/05 Interview
9/22/05 Oath Ceremony
My Interview appointment was scheduled for 9.15 am, 26 Federal Plaza NYC. I arrived at 8.30 am, was directed to the 7th floor. Took a seat at 8.35 am, my name was called at 8.45 am. Interview over & passed by 9.15 am. I raised my hand swore to tell the truth etc. Personal Questions: Had been out of the country, for more than 6 months. Had I taken or sold drugs? Had I been involved in prostitution? Had I been a Member of Communist party or Nazi Party? I was asked each of the questions, I had answered on the N400. He asked me some questions about my children & my work. He also asked me if I was still married, even though I did not apply on the basis of marriage. I gave him 5 years Tax transcripts, 2 copies of paid minor traffic tickets (in 16 years, he made a polite comment), Green Card & Driving License. He visually looked at my Old & New Passports. I wrote one short sentence (The interviewer began the sentence & asked me to write & finish it) I read a short paragraph & was verbally asked 11 questions from the 100 practice test (19, 26, 29, 42, 47, 70, 73, 77, 80, 92, 97). The interviewer asked if I would like to wait for my Oath letter, I said yes & was told to take a seat outside. 9.30 am, my name was called & I was handed a "Oath Ceremony Letter" for 9/22/2005.
The Interviewer, said he was “Very Impressed, I had all my docs & copies in a neat pile.” I used colored sheets to separate, the docs. I think, this got me in & out pretty sharply. Interviewer was very polite and made me feel at ease.
Reg.
10/19/04 Mailed Pkg. to VSC (Vermont)
10/21/04 Received at VSC
11/3/04 1-797c Notice of Action received
(10/21/04 Priority Date 10/28/04 Notice Date)
12/16/04 Finger Print Notice
1/13/05 Finger Printed
7/5/05 Notice of Interview date by mail
7/5/05 1st time status found online
9/16/05 Interview
9/22/05 Oath Ceremony
My Interview appointment was scheduled for 9.15 am, 26 Federal Plaza NYC. I arrived at 8.30 am, was directed to the 7th floor. Took a seat at 8.35 am, my name was called at 8.45 am. Interview over & passed by 9.15 am. I raised my hand swore to tell the truth etc. Personal Questions: Had been out of the country, for more than 6 months. Had I taken or sold drugs? Had I been involved in prostitution? Had I been a Member of Communist party or Nazi Party? I was asked each of the questions, I had answered on the N400. He asked me some questions about my children & my work. He also asked me if I was still married, even though I did not apply on the basis of marriage. I gave him 5 years Tax transcripts, 2 copies of paid minor traffic tickets (in 16 years, he made a polite comment), Green Card & Driving License. He visually looked at my Old & New Passports. I wrote one short sentence (The interviewer began the sentence & asked me to write & finish it) I read a short paragraph & was verbally asked 11 questions from the 100 practice test (19, 26, 29, 42, 47, 70, 73, 77, 80, 92, 97). The interviewer asked if I would like to wait for my Oath letter, I said yes & was told to take a seat outside. 9.30 am, my name was called & I was handed a "Oath Ceremony Letter" for 9/22/2005.
The Interviewer, said he was “Very Impressed, I had all my docs & copies in a neat pile.” I used colored sheets to separate, the docs. I think, this got me in & out pretty sharply. Interviewer was very polite and made me feel at ease.
Reg.
Sep 24th 2005, 2:05 am
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Re: Looking for "PRAWNS & found "SHRIMP"!
Originally Posted by frrussre
I think one of the last times I posted on here; I said I was going fishing. That was 18 months ago (I think). I can't remember much about the fish, but yesterday I came home with a "Certificate of Naturalization".
10/19/04 Mailed Pkg. to VSC (Vermont)
10/21/04 Received at VSC
11/3/04 1-797c Notice of Action received
(10/21/04 Priority Date 10/28/04 Notice Date)
12/16/04 Finger Print Notice
1/13/05 Finger Printed
7/5/05 Notice of Interview date by mail
7/5/05 1st time status found online
9/16/05 Interview
9/22/05 Oath Ceremony
My Interview appointment was scheduled for 9.15 am, 26 Federal Plaza NYC. I arrived at 8.30 am, was directed to the 7th floor. Took a seat at 8.35 am, my name was called at 8.45 am. Interview over & passed by 9.15 am. I raised my hand swore to tell the truth etc. Personal Questions: Had been out of the country, for more than 6 months. Had I taken or sold drugs? Had I been involved in prostitution? Had I been a Member of Communist party or Nazi Party? I was asked each of the questions, I had answered on the N400. He asked me some questions about my children & my work. He also asked me if I was still married, even though I did not apply on the basis of marriage. I gave him 5 years Tax transcripts, 2 copies of paid minor traffic tickets (in 16 years, he made a polite comment), Green Card & Driving License. He visually looked at my Old & New Passports. I wrote one short sentence (The interviewer began the sentence & asked me to write & finish it) I read a short paragraph & was verbally asked 11 questions from the 100 practice test (19, 26, 29, 42, 47, 70, 73, 77, 80, 92, 97). The interviewer asked if I would like to wait for my Oath letter, I said yes & was told to take a seat outside. 9.30 am, my name was called & I was handed a "Oath Ceremony Letter" for 9/22/2005.
The Interviewer, said he was “Very Impressed, I had all my docs & copies in a neat pile.” I used colored sheets to separate, the docs. I think, this got me in & out pretty sharply. Interviewer was very polite and made me feel at ease.
Reg.
10/19/04 Mailed Pkg. to VSC (Vermont)
10/21/04 Received at VSC
11/3/04 1-797c Notice of Action received
(10/21/04 Priority Date 10/28/04 Notice Date)
12/16/04 Finger Print Notice
1/13/05 Finger Printed
7/5/05 Notice of Interview date by mail
7/5/05 1st time status found online
9/16/05 Interview
9/22/05 Oath Ceremony
My Interview appointment was scheduled for 9.15 am, 26 Federal Plaza NYC. I arrived at 8.30 am, was directed to the 7th floor. Took a seat at 8.35 am, my name was called at 8.45 am. Interview over & passed by 9.15 am. I raised my hand swore to tell the truth etc. Personal Questions: Had been out of the country, for more than 6 months. Had I taken or sold drugs? Had I been involved in prostitution? Had I been a Member of Communist party or Nazi Party? I was asked each of the questions, I had answered on the N400. He asked me some questions about my children & my work. He also asked me if I was still married, even though I did not apply on the basis of marriage. I gave him 5 years Tax transcripts, 2 copies of paid minor traffic tickets (in 16 years, he made a polite comment), Green Card & Driving License. He visually looked at my Old & New Passports. I wrote one short sentence (The interviewer began the sentence & asked me to write & finish it) I read a short paragraph & was verbally asked 11 questions from the 100 practice test (19, 26, 29, 42, 47, 70, 73, 77, 80, 92, 97). The interviewer asked if I would like to wait for my Oath letter, I said yes & was told to take a seat outside. 9.30 am, my name was called & I was handed a "Oath Ceremony Letter" for 9/22/2005.
The Interviewer, said he was “Very Impressed, I had all my docs & copies in a neat pile.” I used colored sheets to separate, the docs. I think, this got me in & out pretty sharply. Interviewer was very polite and made me feel at ease.
Reg.
Thanks for the time-line - gives me something to look at. If I have to go to NY for an interview too, I'll be able to make a holiday of it and let my wife get in some seriously missed quality shopping since we can no longer get to London easily.
Sep 24th 2005, 2:29 am
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Re: Looking for "PRAWNS & found "SHRIMP"!
Originally Posted by ukemigrant
Well this is very timely, I just sent off my application for citizenship to Vermont last Tuesday and was going to post something, but now I can just reply to your post.
Thanks for the time-line - gives me something to look at. If I have to go to NY for an interview too, I'll be able to make a holiday of it and let my wife get in some seriously missed quality shopping since we can no longer get to London easily.
Thanks for the time-line - gives me something to look at. If I have to go to NY for an interview too, I'll be able to make a holiday of it and let my wife get in some seriously missed quality shopping since we can no longer get to London easily.
For anyone considering Citizenship or "Never ever going to do it" that was me. Make sure you keep records of every trip outside USA, keep those old passports. Any traffic tickets (even minor ones), keep all records of fines & proof of payments. Make sure you file & pay your taxes, especially 1st year or part of. Child support/alimony, keep records & proof. Divorce decree documents. Don't join any undesirable clubs, I guess that Greenpeace could be in that group? VERY IMPORTANT, if you are Male 18 - 26 years old you must register for Selective Service,don't think they listen to excuses.
Reg. Frank R
Last edited by frrussre; Sep 24th 2005 at 3:13 am.
Sep 24th 2005, 4:33 am
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Re: Looking for "PRAWNS & found "SHRIMP"!
Originally Posted by frrussre
I think one of the last times I posted on here; I said I was going fishing. That was 18 months ago (I think). I can't remember much about the fish, but yesterday I came home with a "Certificate of Naturalization".
10/19/04 Mailed Pkg. to VSC (Vermont)
10/21/04 Received at VSC
11/3/04 1-797c Notice of Action received
(10/21/04 Priority Date 10/28/04 Notice Date)
12/16/04 Finger Print Notice
1/13/05 Finger Printed
7/5/05 Notice of Interview date by mail
7/5/05 1st time status found online
9/16/05 Interview
9/22/05 Oath Ceremony
My Interview appointment was scheduled for 9.15 am, 26 Federal Plaza NYC. I arrived at 8.30 am, was directed to the 7th floor. Took a seat at 8.35 am, my name was called at 8.45 am. Interview over & passed by 9.15 am. I raised my hand swore to tell the truth etc. Personal Questions: Had been out of the country, for more than 6 months. Had I taken or sold drugs? Had I been involved in prostitution? Had I been a Member of Communist party or Nazi Party? I was asked each of the questions, I had answered on the N400. He asked me some questions about my children & my work. He also asked me if I was still married, even though I did not apply on the basis of marriage. I gave him 5 years Tax transcripts, 2 copies of paid minor traffic tickets (in 16 years, he made a polite comment), Green Card & Driving License. He visually looked at my Old & New Passports. I wrote one short sentence (The interviewer began the sentence & asked me to write & finish it) I read a short paragraph & was verbally asked 11 questions from the 100 practice test (19, 26, 29, 42, 47, 70, 73, 77, 80, 92, 97). The interviewer asked if I would like to wait for my Oath letter, I said yes & was told to take a seat outside. 9.30 am, my name was called & I was handed a "Oath Ceremony Letter" for 9/22/2005.
The Interviewer, said he was “Very Impressed, I had all my docs & copies in a neat pile.” I used colored sheets to separate, the docs. I think, this got me in & out pretty sharply. Interviewer was very polite and made me feel at ease.
Reg.
10/19/04 Mailed Pkg. to VSC (Vermont)
10/21/04 Received at VSC
11/3/04 1-797c Notice of Action received
(10/21/04 Priority Date 10/28/04 Notice Date)
12/16/04 Finger Print Notice
1/13/05 Finger Printed
7/5/05 Notice of Interview date by mail
7/5/05 1st time status found online
9/16/05 Interview
9/22/05 Oath Ceremony
My Interview appointment was scheduled for 9.15 am, 26 Federal Plaza NYC. I arrived at 8.30 am, was directed to the 7th floor. Took a seat at 8.35 am, my name was called at 8.45 am. Interview over & passed by 9.15 am. I raised my hand swore to tell the truth etc. Personal Questions: Had been out of the country, for more than 6 months. Had I taken or sold drugs? Had I been involved in prostitution? Had I been a Member of Communist party or Nazi Party? I was asked each of the questions, I had answered on the N400. He asked me some questions about my children & my work. He also asked me if I was still married, even though I did not apply on the basis of marriage. I gave him 5 years Tax transcripts, 2 copies of paid minor traffic tickets (in 16 years, he made a polite comment), Green Card & Driving License. He visually looked at my Old & New Passports. I wrote one short sentence (The interviewer began the sentence & asked me to write & finish it) I read a short paragraph & was verbally asked 11 questions from the 100 practice test (19, 26, 29, 42, 47, 70, 73, 77, 80, 92, 97). The interviewer asked if I would like to wait for my Oath letter, I said yes & was told to take a seat outside. 9.30 am, my name was called & I was handed a "Oath Ceremony Letter" for 9/22/2005.
The Interviewer, said he was “Very Impressed, I had all my docs & copies in a neat pile.” I used colored sheets to separate, the docs. I think, this got me in & out pretty sharply. Interviewer was very polite and made me feel at ease.
Reg.
Whats this got to do with seafood?
Sep 24th 2005, 6:41 am
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Re: Looking for "PRAWNS & found "SHRIMP"!
Originally Posted by frrussre
I think one of the last times I posted on here; I said I was going fishing. That was 18 months ago (I think). I can't remember much about the fish, but yesterday I came home with a "Certificate of Naturalization".
10/19/04 Mailed Pkg. to VSC (Vermont)
10/21/04 Received at VSC
11/3/04 1-797c Notice of Action received
(10/21/04 Priority Date 10/28/04 Notice Date)
12/16/04 Finger Print Notice
1/13/05 Finger Printed
7/5/05 Notice of Interview date by mail
7/5/05 1st time status found online
9/16/05 Interview
9/22/05 Oath Ceremony
My Interview appointment was scheduled for 9.15 am, 26 Federal Plaza NYC. I arrived at 8.30 am, was directed to the 7th floor. Took a seat at 8.35 am, my name was called at 8.45 am. Interview over & passed by 9.15 am. I raised my hand swore to tell the truth etc. Personal Questions: Had been out of the country, for more than 6 months. Had I taken or sold drugs? Had I been involved in prostitution? Had I been a Member of Communist party or Nazi Party? I was asked each of the questions, I had answered on the N400. He asked me some questions about my children & my work. He also asked me if I was still married, even though I did not apply on the basis of marriage. I gave him 5 years Tax transcripts, 2 copies of paid minor traffic tickets (in 16 years, he made a polite comment), Green Card & Driving License. He visually looked at my Old & New Passports. I wrote one short sentence (The interviewer began the sentence & asked me to write & finish it) I read a short paragraph & was verbally asked 11 questions from the 100 practice test (19, 26, 29, 42, 47, 70, 73, 77, 80, 92, 97). The interviewer asked if I would like to wait for my Oath letter, I said yes & was told to take a seat outside. 9.30 am, my name was called & I was handed a "Oath Ceremony Letter" for 9/22/2005.
The Interviewer, said he was “Very Impressed, I had all my docs & copies in a neat pile.” I used colored sheets to separate, the docs. I think, this got me in & out pretty sharply. Interviewer was very polite and made me feel at ease.
Reg.
10/19/04 Mailed Pkg. to VSC (Vermont)
10/21/04 Received at VSC
11/3/04 1-797c Notice of Action received
(10/21/04 Priority Date 10/28/04 Notice Date)
12/16/04 Finger Print Notice
1/13/05 Finger Printed
7/5/05 Notice of Interview date by mail
7/5/05 1st time status found online
9/16/05 Interview
9/22/05 Oath Ceremony
My Interview appointment was scheduled for 9.15 am, 26 Federal Plaza NYC. I arrived at 8.30 am, was directed to the 7th floor. Took a seat at 8.35 am, my name was called at 8.45 am. Interview over & passed by 9.15 am. I raised my hand swore to tell the truth etc. Personal Questions: Had been out of the country, for more than 6 months. Had I taken or sold drugs? Had I been involved in prostitution? Had I been a Member of Communist party or Nazi Party? I was asked each of the questions, I had answered on the N400. He asked me some questions about my children & my work. He also asked me if I was still married, even though I did not apply on the basis of marriage. I gave him 5 years Tax transcripts, 2 copies of paid minor traffic tickets (in 16 years, he made a polite comment), Green Card & Driving License. He visually looked at my Old & New Passports. I wrote one short sentence (The interviewer began the sentence & asked me to write & finish it) I read a short paragraph & was verbally asked 11 questions from the 100 practice test (19, 26, 29, 42, 47, 70, 73, 77, 80, 92, 97). The interviewer asked if I would like to wait for my Oath letter, I said yes & was told to take a seat outside. 9.30 am, my name was called & I was handed a "Oath Ceremony Letter" for 9/22/2005.
The Interviewer, said he was “Very Impressed, I had all my docs & copies in a neat pile.” I used colored sheets to separate, the docs. I think, this got me in & out pretty sharply. Interviewer was very polite and made me feel at ease.
Reg.
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Sep 24th 2005, 8:26 am
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Re: Looking for "PRAWNS & found "SHRIMP"!
Originally Posted by NC Penguin
Sharing your experience is most helpful but it would probably benefit those who read the US Immigration forum better.
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.Also thanks for the comments frrussre, I keep all relevant documents and follow all the laws like a good little person so I've no worries on any of those scores. And I was ineligible for selective service.
Sep 24th 2005, 10:12 am
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Re: Looking for "PRAWNS & found "SHRIMP"!
Originally Posted by ukemigrant
While it would be useful to post in that forum too, I personally like to see the posts here since so many years go by between getting your visa and making the decision to go for citizenship. I felt that after getting my visa I had graduated from the immigrant lounge to the USA one .
Also thanks for the comments frrussre, I keep all relevant documents and follow all the laws like a good little person so I've no worries on any of those scores. And I was ineligible for selective service.
.Also thanks for the comments frrussre, I keep all relevant documents and follow all the laws like a good little person so I've no worries on any of those scores. And I was ineligible for selective service.
You'll read a lot more about timelines in any of those forums than here.
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Sep 24th 2005, 10:34 am
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Re: Looking for "PRAWNS & found "SHRIMP"!
Originally Posted by Sarah
Whats this got to do with seafood?
Just me trying to be witty & British. In England we call the little ones shrimps & the bigger ones Prawns. Here in USA small ones shrimp & the bigger ones shrimp. When I went off fishing I was a Brit (Prawn) came back American (Shrimp). Wow, that started to confuse me.
Reg. Frank R.
Sep 24th 2005, 10:39 am
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Re: Looking for "PRAWNS & found "SHRIMP"!
Originally Posted by NC Penguin
Sharing your experience is most helpful but it would probably benefit those who read the US Immigration forum better.
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Ps. Should I cross post & to which one.
Reg. Frank R.
Sep 24th 2005, 12:35 pm
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Re: Looking for "PRAWNS & found "SHRIMP"!
Originally Posted by frrussre
Hi Sarah
Just me trying to be witty & British. In England we call the little ones shrimps & the bigger ones Prawns. Here in USA small ones shrimp & the bigger ones shrimp. When I went off fishing I was a Brit (Prawn) came back American (Shrimp). Wow, that started to confuse me.
Reg. Frank R.
Just me trying to be witty & British. In England we call the little ones shrimps & the bigger ones Prawns. Here in USA small ones shrimp & the bigger ones shrimp. When I went off fishing I was a Brit (Prawn) came back American (Shrimp). Wow, that started to confuse me.
Reg. Frank R.
Quite please with myself that as a Yank I understood it before you explained it,
Sep 24th 2005, 3:07 pm
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Re: Looking for "PRAWNS & found "SHRIMP"!
Originally Posted by frrussre
NC Penguin, I could not decide where to stick this thread. I kinda, consider the immigration forums as the place for people trying to get Visa's & Green cards. USA, tends to be for those of us who are already here and therefore up the road, decide to do the Citizenship thing. Me still not sure one way or the other.
Ps. Should I cross post & to which one.
Reg. Frank R.
Ps. Should I cross post & to which one.
Reg. Frank R.
I'm going through N-400 process myself and I post on and read the US immigration related forums.
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Sep 24th 2005, 4:02 pm
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Re: Looking for "PRAWNS & found "SHRIMP"!
Originally Posted by cindyabs
Quite please with myself that as a Yank I understood it before you explained it,
Reg. Frank R.
Sep 24th 2005, 10:29 pm
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Re: Looking for "PRAWNS & found "SHRIMP"!
Originally Posted by NC Penguin
You scared to read the immigration forums or summat?
You'll read a lot more about timelines in any of those forums than here.
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You'll read a lot more about timelines in any of those forums than here.
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Sep 24th 2005, 11:27 pm
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Re: Looking for "PRAWNS & found "SHRIMP"!
Originally Posted by frrussre
Hi cindyabs, glad you got it. My wife the USC, also got it. Guess it shows Winston Churchill was incorrect; we are obviously not separated by a common language.
Reg. Frank R.
Reg. Frank R.
Of course he was half American-
Sep 25th 2005, 12:23 am
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Re: Looking for "PRAWNS & found "SHRIMP"!
Originally Posted by cindyabs
Of course he was half American-
Reg.
