N-400 and Family Reunion

[alvina]

I have a few questions regarding citizenship and Family Reunion application afterwards. I have an Interview for citizenship this coming month in Cleveland. Will I have to take the Oath on the same day? What is the common practice? How much time does it take to get Naturalization certificate? AND
I am planning to file Family Reunion petition for my mother. Can I file it while she is in the U.S. on a visitor visa? Does she have to go back and wait for a visa? Who had similar situation, please, share experience. Which application should I submit? Thank you in advance for help.

[справочник]

1. Will I have to take the Oath on the same day? What is the common practice? How much time does it take to get Naturalization certificate? AND
2. Can I file it while she is in the U.S. on a visitor visa?
3. Does she have to go back and wait for a visa?
4. Which application should I submit? Thank you in advance for help.
1. От экзамена до принятия присяги может пройти от 2-3 дней до 2-3 лет. (на сегодня около 7% сдавших экзамен по натурализации ожидают присягу свыше 2-х лет)
2. Да
3. Нет
4. Целый набор. Практически всё то же, что и по Marriage Package.

[alvina]

Thank you very much for your prompt reply. One more questions, please. When will I have to turn in my Green card--during the interview or during taking the oath.

[TheDreamer]

Заберут перед клятвой и выкинут в урну. Кстати, жалко, потому что было бы приятно сохранить для истории.

Перед тем, как отправить документы на паспорт не забудьте сначала снять копию Certificate of Naturalization. Потребуется для I-130, а паспорта иногда застревают. Особенно, когда объявляют, что вдруг их начали требовать для полётов в Мексику.

[Шаганэ]

Кстати, вопрос, Альвина извините, в вашей теме. На границе с Мексикоой можно показать Certificate of Naturalization вместо паспорта?

[Шаганэ]

I have a few questions regarding citizenship and Family Reunion application afterwards. I have an Interview for citizenship this coming month in Cleveland. Will I have to take the Oath on the same day? What is the common practice? How much time does it take to get Naturalization certificate? AND
I am planning to file Family Reunion petition for my mother. Can I file it while she is in the U.S. on a visitor visa? Does she have to go back and wait for a visa? Who had similar situation, please, share experience. Which application should I submit? Thank you in advance for help.

А что за family reunion? Это не то же самое что I-130?

[alvina]

Thanks a lot for help. My understanding is that I will receive Naturalization Certificate after I take the oath. If the Interview and Oath do not happen at the same day, I will keep Green Card till the Oath day. Do I understand it right?

[TheDreamer]

Да. Ваш статус меняется не во время интервью, а при клятве. До клятвы по-прежнему Permanent Resident.

На границе с Мексикоой можно показать Certificate of Naturalization вместо паспорта?
Надеюсь, это достаточный ответ на Ваш вопрос:

"U.S. Citizens traveling by air to and from Mexico must present a valid passport when entering or re-entering the United States. Land or sea travelers must have a valid U.S. passport (or U.S. citizenship documents such as a certified copy (not a simple photocopy or facsimile) of a U.S. birth certificate, a Naturalization Certificate, a Consular Report of Birth Abroad, or a Certificate of Citizenship are acceptable along with photo identification, such as a state or military issued ID)."
http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_970.html

С оформлением американских паспортов сейчас что-то страшное. Есть люди, которые получили за 2-3 недели. Есть такие, кто даже c Expedite Service + Overnight Mail ждут уже третий месяц (хотя чек окешили моментально). Похоже система вошла в непонятное состояние перманентного сбоя.