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Just thought I would write about my interview experience from today good.gif....

I arrived 20 minutes early but didn't get called in till about 15 minutes after my scheduled time. The IO was a older female, very stern and professional. I initially thought she had a face made of concrete but that was later found untrue towards the end where i did manage to see a tiny smile when i left. Anyways, she first went through my entire file from the beginning being very thorough! it was kind of like getting my green card all over again. I did did wonder how the heck she thought i managed to get my GC to begin with. This took some time as she was reading everything in the file. She later administered the tests, which i passed (of course). She then said congratulations "im recommending you for approval" she then stamped my N400 with a big red 'Approval" stamp. She didn't give me any piece of paper that others have received at the end of their interview. This didn't concern me as seeing the word APPROVED being stamped on my file was good enough kicking.gif she also printed out a piece of paper with my details that will be included on my certificate and i had to confirm it was all correct (spellings etc).. She didn't know when the next oath was. She said she doesn't deal with that and that i will get a letter in a few weeks. The whole interview was just over 30 mins long. Probably the longest interview out of my entire journey and also the most thorough. Still the oath and passport to get now... fight on! good.gif

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I should also add that the IO never asked for my tax transcripts - maybe it was because i sent copies with my application. Never asked to see my passport either or any other documents.... Only thing asked for was my GC..... blink.gif No surprise really as they had everything already from previous filings.... So all that time i spent getting everything together was pointless. wacko.gif

Hi

Just thought I would write about my interview experience from today good.gif....

I arrived 20 minutes early but didn't get called in till about 15 minutes after my scheduled time. The IO was a older female, very stern and professional. I initially thought she had a face made of concrete but that was later found untrue towards the end where i did manage to see a tiny smile when i left. Anyways, she first went through my entire file from the beginning being very thorough! it was kind of like getting my green card all over again. I did did wonder how the heck she thought i managed to get my GC to begin with. This took some time as she was reading everything in the file. She later administered the tests, which i passed (of course). She then said congratulations "im recommending you for approval" she then stamped my N400 with a big red 'Approval" stamp. She didn't give me any piece of paper that others have received at the end of their interview. This didn't concern me as seeing the word APPROVED being stamped on my file was good enough kicking.gif she also printed out a piece of paper with my details that will be included on my certificate and i had to confirm it was all correct (spellings etc).. She didn't know when the next oath was. She said she doesn't deal with that and that i will get a letter in a few weeks. The whole interview was just over 30 mins long. Probably the longest interview out of my entire journey and also the most thorough. Still the oath and passport to get now... fight on! good.gif

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Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Jordan
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Congratulations! You said she went thru ur GC file? or i misunderstood?

بســــم اللـــــه الــــرحمـن الــــرحــــيم

My N-400 timeline, I hope it will help - Local Office (Chula Vista Field Office - San Diego)

10/01/2010: Application was sent.

10/04/2010: Application was received.

10/06/2010: Email received "Application has been received" & Noticed Date.

10/07/2010: "Touch"

10/08/2010: "Touch" & Check was Cashed

10/09/2010: NOA1 Received via mail.

10/22/2010: Status Changed Online "Request for evidence" It was for Biometrics.

10/25/2010: Request for evidence recieved "Biometrics Notice".

11/18/2010: Biometrics date ==> 11:00AM. Biometrics was taken On time.

12/03/2010: "Yellow Letter" Received.

12/06/2010: "Touch" Case Moved to "Testing and Interview".

12/08/2010: Interview Letter received via mail.

01/13/2011: Interview Date. Done, " Thanks To ALLAH, I Passed the Test.

01/18/2011: Oath Letter was Sent.

01/20/2011: Oath Letter Recieved via mail.

01/28/2011: Oath Date. ==> Done, I am a U.S. Citizen

01/31/2011: Applied for a U.S. Passport Book, And, U.S. Passport Card.

02/25/2011: Passport Book's Received.

02/26/2011: Passport Card's Received.

02/28/2011: Certificate Of Naturalization's Returned.

Game Over.

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Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: India
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Congrats Happychap, now I bet you are even happier! :dance::lol:

***Nagaraju & Eileen***
K1 (Fiance Visa)
Oct 18, 2006: NOA1
Feb 8, 2007: NOA2
April 13, 2007: INTERVIEW in Chennai -Approved
May 25, 2007: USA Arrival! EAD at JFK
June 15, 2007: Married
AOS (Adjustment of Status)
June 21, 2007: AOS/EAD Submitted
Sept 18, 2007: AOS Interview - APPROVED!!
ROC (Removing of Conditions)
June 23, 2009: Sent in I-751 packet
Sept 11, 2009: APPROVED!!
Sept 18, 2009: Received 10-year Green Card!

Naturalization
July 15, 2010: Sent N-400 packet
July 23, 2010: NOA Notice date
Oct 15, 2010: Citizenship Interview - Passed!
Nov 15, 2010: Oath Ceremony in Fresno, CA
Nov 24, 2010: Did SSN and Applied for Passport
Dec 6, 2010: Passport Arrives
Dec 7, 2010: Sent for Indian Passport Surrender Certificate
Dec 27, 2010: Surrender Certificate Arrives
Jan 3, 2011: Sent for Overseas Citizenship of India Card
March 1, 2011: Received OCI card!

Divorce

Feb 2015:​ Found out he was cheating (prostitutes / escorts)

​May 2015: Divorce Final

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Filed: IR-5 Country: India
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Congratulations!!!!!! :dance::dance:

IR-5 for Parents

02-28-14 -> I-130 sent to Chicago Lockbox.
03-03-14 -> USCIS received. (Priority Date)
03-09-14 -> NOA1 received.
06-04-14 -> NOA2 received. Approved.
06-18-14 -> NVC Received case.
07-03-14 -> NVC Assigned Case#(Got Case# & IIN Over the Phone).
07-22-14 -> DS-261 Completed.
07-25-14 -> AOS fee Payment.
07-29-14 -> AOS fee shows PAID.
07-30-14 -> AOS Package Sent.
07-31-14 -> AOS Package delivered.
09-15-14 -> IV fee Payment.

09-17-14 -> IV fee Shows PAID.

09-18-14 -> IV Package Sent.
09-20-14 -> IV Package Delivered.

10-20-14 -> Case Complete.

10-28-14 -> Case Complete Email Received.

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Filed: Citizen (pnd) Country: Belgium
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Congratulations !!! It must be a relieve.:thumbs:

Naturalization Journey

7/16/2010 N400 sent to Texas Lockbox

7/20/2010 Delivery Notification N400 Package

7/28/2010 Check Cashed

7/29/2010 NOA received per mail / Notice date = 7/26/2010

8/09/2010 NOA received per mail / FP / Notice date = 8/05/2010

9/03/2010 Fingerprints

9/27/2010 Yellow letter received per mail / Notice date = 9/23/2010

10/21/2010 Case touched and file send to local office

10/29/2010 NOA2 interview received per mail / FP / Notice date = 10/22/2010

11/23/2010 Citizenship Interview - APPROVED

11/23/2010 Oath Ceremony in Newark, NJ - U.S. CITIZEN

11/24/2010 Received my passport

11/24/2010 Took care of my SSC and Driver's License

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Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Canada
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:dance: Congratulations.

USCIS

NOA1 08/19/08

NOA2 01/20/09

NVC

Received 01/26/09

Completed 02/13/09 (19 Days)

Interview Assigned 03/27/09 (6 weeks after NVC completion)

Medical

04/14/09 (Toronto)

Interview

Montreal 05/12/09 (88 days after NVC completion) **APPROVED**

POE

06/16/09 Buffalo

07/02/09 Welcome Letter Received

07/07/09 Applied for SSN

07/10/09 "Card production ordered" email received

07/13/09 SSN received

07/14/09 "Approval notice sent" email received

07/17/09 GREEN CARD received

Removal of Conditions

03/21/11 I-751 mailed to VSC

03/23/11 I-751 received at VSC

03/29/11 Cheque Cashed

03/30/11 NOA1 received (3/24/11)

04/11/11 Biometrics appointment notice received

05/05/11 Biometric appointment

12/13/11 **Approval date** (5 days short of 9 months!)

12/19/11 Approval letter and green card received

Naturalization

05/16/2019 Filed online (estimated completion February 2020)

05/18/2019 Biometrics scheduled

05/21/2019 Receipt notice and biometrics notices posted to online account.05/23/2019 Hard copy of NOA1 received

05/24/2019 Hard copy of biometrics appointment received

06/07/2019 Biometrics appointment (estimated completion January 2020)

12/31/2019 Email received "Interview scheduled"

01/01/2020 Interview date notice posted to online account (02/19/2020)

01/05/2019 Hard copy of interview appointment received

02/19/2020 Interview (**Approved**) and same day Oath Ceremony. 

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congratulations Happychap!

N-400 Naturalization Timeline

06/28/11 .. Mailed N-400 package via Priority mail with delivery confirmation

06/30/11 .. Package Delivered to Dallas Lockbox

07/06/11 .. Received e-mail notification of application acceptance

07/06/11 .. Check cashed

07/08/11 .. Received NOA letter

07/29/11 .. Received text/e-mail for biometrics notice

08/03/11 .. Received Biometrics letter - scheduled for 8/24/11

08/04/11 .. Walk-in finger prints done.

08/08/11 .. Received text/e-mail: Placed in line for interview scheduling

09/12/11 .. Received Yellow letter dated 9/7/11

09/13/11 .. Received text/e-mail: Interview scheduled

09/16/11 .. Received interview letter

10/19/11 .. Interview - PASSED

10/20/11 .. Received text/email: Oath scheduled

10/22/11 .. Received OATH letter

11/09/11 .. Oath ceremony

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