Citizenship

Citizenship in USA can be obtained through naturalization or through birth in USA.

Passed my interview

 I just passed my interview .

3/11/2016: N-400 Mailed. (Friday)
3/14/2016: N-400 received as per FedEx. (Monday at 10:30am)
4/1/2016: Finger Printing Notice Received. (18 days after they received).
4/12/2016: Finger Printing Done (29 days after they received package).
4/18/2016: Got letter with the interview date (6 days after finger printing, 35 days after they receiving package)
5/23/2016: Interview date
5/23/2016: Interview done. And I was approved

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Deadline to Apply for Citizenship and Integration Grants Is April 22

Applications for USCIS’ Citizenship and Integration Grant Program for fiscal year 2016 are due by 11:59 p.m. Eastern time on April 22, 2016.

On March 2, USCIS began accepting applications for two competitive grant opportunities for organizations that prepare permanent residents for naturalization and promote civic integration through increased knowledge of English, U.S. history and civics.

USCIS Updates Answers for Civics Test

Are you preparing for the naturalization test?

As you study for the U.S. history and government (civics) test, make sure that you know the most current answers to these questions.  Periodically, answers change to reflect the results of federal and state elections and appointments or to clarify content and ensure consistency in terminology. The revised answers to the questions below are effective immediately.

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USCIS Announces Citizenship and Integration Grant Opportunities

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is now accepting applications for two funding opportunities under the Citizenship and Integration Grant Program. These are competitive grant opportunities for organizations that prepare permanent residents for naturalization and promote civic integration through increased knowledge of English, U.S. history and civics. The two programs will provide up to $10 million in grants for citizenship preparation programs in communities across the country. Applications are due by April 22.

Oath letter

Just received the Oath letter (can't believe that it came so fast). The Oath for my wife is on 3/08/16.
So, the entire process since the complaint was filed, took exactly 3 calendar months before the Oath's date.

So, $400+USPS fee (around $90) = was worth it!
For those who hesitate: do it, you can! We've just proved it!
Plus, you'll get extra judicial experience and will educate yourself!

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Recording of Free Community Conference Call (Every Other Thursday), 25 February 2016

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Substantial transcription for video

Topics for Discussion, Thursday, 25 February 2016:
FAQ: Can I travel during the pendency of my (B-1, B-2 extension, H-1, H-4, H-4 EAD, L-1, L-2, I-130, I-140, I-485, I-485, Advance Parole, Reentry Permit etc.) case? When should I join my future green card employer, also recapturing time on L-1B; Can a denied H-1B petition make you cap exempt; Special immigration options for UK citizens; How to correct errors on a submitted Form DS-260.

Other: Effect of abandoned change of status from F-2 to F-1; Time for non-premium processing of H-1B employer transfer and process for H-4; Green card or status for autistic son; CSPA for family-based children and disclosing pending immigration application when applying for a student visa; Changing employers after I-140; OCI; The new I-140 regulations; Status when H-1 is denied; Options for addressing H-1 processing delays; Affidavit of support from a person domiciled outside the USA; H-1B extensions based upon old employer’s I-140; Cross chargeability; H-1B quota exemption, etc.

In line for an interview over 2months

I had my interview at 10:15 on Jan 26 (Seattle, WA). I arrived at 9:45 but they wouldn't let me check in til exactly 15 mins before the interview time. They ran late so they only called me at saw me at 10:45. It took 30 mins. The officer interviewing me was quite young and initially very formal but by the end he was chatting with me, really friendly and nice. Went over every page of my application and asked me to answer pretty much all the questions orally to check my answers against the form. He checked my travel and asked about trips I have done between application date and today.

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