Waiting for Oath Ceremony Letter still!

[Nina W 0]

My citizenship was approved at the Washington Field office on Prosperity Ave on January 3. Since I had to do a name change, they told me that they would send me a letter within a month with a ceremony date. It's been over one month and I still haven't received anything. Apparently the name change was approved and I was put in que for the next ceremony. There have been a number of ceremonies since and I have not received anything. Any idea how long it takes? Thanks in advance!

[Ontarkie 14,193]

No idea on how long it is actually going take. Looking at people that had their interview in October the oath ceremony seems to be all over the place. Many of us are dealing with different field offices. If you are getting concerned, then there is a number that you can call. By checking your case status on UCIS's website you should be able to locate this pnone number. I believe there is a statment that you should expect your oath ceremony to be scheduled within 45 days of your recommended approval. So, if you haven't recieved a ceremony date by mid-February then you may want to call.

[Philippiniana2011 0]

You all not alone. I'm on the same boat,too. And i'm waiting for 15 days now, since they put me on que.I waited 2 1/2 months after my interview before they put me on que for oath taking, now its another waiting game for the letter for ceremony schedule..I really want this to get over with specially i'm leaving the country for vacation this coming april. And passport takes a while before they release it..

[karin_brenig 18]

I had waited for over 53 days after the interview - no oath letter - so I scheduled an InfoPass appointment.

They scheduled me then, for the next available ceremony in my area.

I suggest you wait for at least 45 days, then add another week, and then (if yo still haven't received your oath invitation) go for an InfoPass.

[Udella&Wiz 325]

My citizenship was approved at the Washington Field office on Prosperity Ave on January 3. Since I had to do a name change, they told me that they would send me a letter within a month with a ceremony date. It's been over one month and I still haven't received anything. Apparently the name change was approved and I was put in que for the next ceremony. There have been a number of ceremonies since and I have not received anything. Any idea how long it takes? Thanks in advance!

It's due to your name change, I believe they have to have a judge available when a name change is involved. I went through Fairfax and my Oath was a week later and a friend just had her's last week and it was same day. It's the name change which is causing the delay. It's only been a month so sit tight!

[ingucis78 1]

for me it will be on the same day too as long as i pass the test.

[Philippiniana2011 0]

You all not alone. I'm on the same boat,too. And i'm waiting for 15 days now, since they put me on que.I waited 2 1/2 months after my interview before they put me on que for oath taking, now its another waiting game for the letter for ceremony schedule..I really want this to get over with specially i'm leaving the country for vacation this coming april. And passport takes a while before they release it..

I'm happy, some of you got an oath so quick.. Since my interview no oath letter yet, today its my 104 days of waiting and i guess i will still counting. Im happy they put me on que last Jan 27 for oath taking but im still here waiting for the final letter..

[Nina W 0]

Thanks for your insight all. It has already been 45 days. We made an appointment and went to the office and they indicated that it can take up to 120 days, in April at the earliest. We took back the request for the name change and hoping that we will now end up in the administrative files soon and get called to the oath ceremony.

[Arlington 5]

Thanks for your insight all. It has already been 45 days. We made an appointment and went to the office and they indicated that it can take up to 120 days, in April at the earliest. We took back the request for the name change and hoping that we will now end up in the administrative files soon and get called to the oath ceremony.

Good information, thank you for sharing it. Good luck with the change of plans--hope they can adjust quickly. Wow, so we may be looking at May.

[Nina W 0]

We are STILL waiting!

[Donovan2 0]

I had my interview on April 26, 2012 and was approved. But, I requested a name change and I am still waiting for the oath ceremony letter. Have you had any updates on your case?

[Nina W 0]

Yes. He was sworn in today after 6 1/2 months. I met someone who had to wait for his ceremony over a year and someone else since March so you never know what the wait is going to be like. It seems to be a mess! Good luck!

[Arlington 5]

Yes. He was sworn in today after 6 1/2 months. I met someone who had to wait for his ceremony over a year and someone else since March so you never know what the wait is going to be like. It seems to be a mess! Good luck!

Congratulations!!! Finally!

[Joker69 10]

Same here try going thru 110 days and No OATH!

We are STILL waiting!

[Arlington 5]

Yes. He was sworn in today after 6 1/2 months. I met someone who had to wait for his ceremony over a year and someone else since March so you never know what the wait is going to be like. It seems to be a mess! Good luck!

Nina, you had the ceremony at the Courthouse in Alexandria?