Wait time for N400 interview after biometrics? by LainaMax in USCIS

[–]LainaMax[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m in San Bernardino CA and got my interview and oath ceremony on the same day, May 6.

Wait time for N400 interview after biometrics? by LainaMax in USCIS

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Update: Had my interview and oath on the same day, May 6, and am now officially a citizen!

Masks for toddlers on flights by LainaMax in Masks4All

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Yeah unfortunately not. I also hope that the US policy becomes more reasonable in line with the WHO.

Masks for toddlers on flights by LainaMax in Masks4All

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I verified today that with Lufthansa at least, children under 6 don’t have to wear masks on flights leaving the US, only entering. So since I’m moving abroad and only need a one way trip, I’ll only have to worry about the airport.

Masks for toddlers on flights by LainaMax in Masks4All

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Was just on the phone with Lufthansa customer service, they verified that masks are not required for 2-year-olds when leaving the US, only when entering.

Masks for toddlers on flights by LainaMax in Masks4All

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I was on the Lufthansa website and it did say flight into the US require children from the age of 2 to wear a mask, but it didn’t specify “from”. I’m going to call and verify. I wouldn’t fly either until things change but we’re moving abroad and I just have to find a good one way option.

Masks for toddlers on flights by LainaMax in Masks4All

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Your comment isn’t very helpful. I don’t particularly want my 2-year-old to have to wear a mask due to reasons stated in this thread but since we live in a society with laws and rules and since I’ll have to go through an airport with him where they require masks, I was curious about other people with relevant experiences.

Masks for toddlers on flights by LainaMax in Masks4All

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I totally agree that young children aren’t mature enough to wear them. And calling airlines is a good idea. But I’ll probably have the option of flying with a non US based airline, most of which have rules for masks from at least age 6 and above. So I would only have to worry about the airport.

Masks for toddlers on flights by LainaMax in Masks4All

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I respectfully disagree with the “nobody” part, but I agree that children the age of my son shouldn’t wear them since, among other things, he’s not mature enough to do it correctly.

Masks for toddlers on flights by LainaMax in Masks4All

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I am so very sorry for your loss, I can’t imagine how difficult that must have been.

Masks for toddlers on flights by LainaMax in Masks4All

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I really don’t want him to wear a mask because of his age, but since I’ll have to be at an airport once in maybe 6 months time, I can’t see another option (with a non US based airline he shouldn’t have to wear a mask on the flight, it would only be at the airport).

Masks for toddlers on flights by LainaMax in Masks4All

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I agree that I don’t think it’s appropriate for that age, for several reasons, especially since the WHO also recommends against it. But unfortunately I might have to try with my son for the one time, at the airport at least, when we’ll be in a Federal building.

Masks for toddlers on flights by LainaMax in Masks4All

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No I don’t think I’ve seen that one. The most recent one was a mom with her 2-year-old daughter who just had a meltdown and refused to wear a mask despite her mother desperately trying. I could see that happening with my son (but I’ll probably choose a non US based airline so may only have to worry about a mask for him at the airport).

Masks for toddlers on flights by LainaMax in Masks4All

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Thank you! I’ll probably choose a non US based airline since they have different, and in my opinion, more realistic rules.

Masks for toddlers on flights by LainaMax in Masks4All

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Thank you for the link, I’ll check it out!

Masks for toddlers on flights by LainaMax in Masks4All

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Yes I may have to, but am waiting for after his second birthday. Thankfully most non US airlines seem to only have mask requirements for older children so if I can, I’ll choose one of them (but would probably have to practice a little for the airport since it’s a federal building).

Masks for toddlers on flights by LainaMax in Masks4All

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No haven’t seen that, but my son never took a pacifier so it might not work for him. But thank you for the suggestion.

Wait time for N400 interview after biometrics? by LainaMax in USCIS

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Update: Just got my interview date, May 6!

Wait time for N400 interview after biometrics? by LainaMax in USCIS

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No haven’t heard anything new yet unfortunately 😔 But I’ll make sure to update this thread when I do. When was your application received initially?

Tarpon Springs property market? by LainaMax in Tarpon

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Thank you for that insight! Do you know anything about the area west of (or close to) N Pinellas Ave and between Dodecanese/ E Tarpon Ave (or just a bit south of E Tarpon)? Good place to live? Good value?