Wait time for Oath Ceremony in New York

[R&Z 1]

Hello All,

I was just wondering if anyone know when i should be expecting my letter for the Oath Ceremony. I live in Queens N.Y., and did the interview in Long Island. On Dec. 17, the status of my case changed from "Post Decision Activity", to "Oath Ceremony". below is the status being displayed when I check online.

P.S. I haven't received a letter for the "Post Decision Activity", but I did call them, and they stated that it was approved, and they are waiting on the Oath Ceremony to be scheduled.

On December 17, 2012, we placed your application in the oath scheduling que. We will send a notice when the ceremony is scheduled. If you move prior to the scheduled ceremony, please use our Change of Address online tool to update your case with your new address or call our customer service center at 1-800-375-5283.

Naturalization Applicants: you will receive your certificate at your oath ceremony. You can expect to be scheduled for an oath ceremony within 45 days of receiving your recommended approval. Many offices schedule approved applicants for the oath ceremony on the same day as the day of the interview. Please check the local office profile page on our website to determine if the office where you will be interviewed schedules same day oath ceremonies.

[Wilerao59 10]

You will receive Oath Notice very soon. It's just because of holidays they haven't conducted Oath here in NYC; otherwise Oath is conducted frequently in NYC and you will be accommodated given the facts that maximum of 300 people could take Oath in one ceremony in NYC. So just wait for a week or 10 days to receive the Oath letter. They may also call you to appear for the Oath ceremony as many of my friends got the call just a day before. Even my wife received the Oath notice just 4 days before the Oath ceremony. Given the capacity of Federal Courthouse in Brooklyn in conducting the oath for up to 300 people, it won't take long for them to squeeze you somewhere in there, believe me.

[nicolasandres 6]

Hello All,

I was just wondering if anyone know when i should be expecting my letter for the Oath Ceremony. I live in Queens N.Y., and did the interview in Long Island. On Dec. 17, the status of my case changed from "Post Decision Activity", to "Oath Ceremony". below is the status being displayed when I check online.

P.S. I haven't received a letter for the "Post Decision Activity", but I did call them, and they stated that it was approved, and they are waiting on the Oath Ceremony to be scheduled.

On December 17, 2012, we placed your application in the oath scheduling que. We will send a notice when the ceremony is scheduled. If you move prior to the scheduled ceremony, please use our Change of Address online tool to update your case with your new address or call our customer service center at 1-800-375-5283.

Naturalization Applicants: you will receive your certificate at your oath ceremony. You can expect to be scheduled for an oath ceremony within 45 days of receiving your recommended approval. Many offices schedule approved applicants for the oath ceremony on the same day as the day of the interview. Please check the local office profile page on our website to determine if the office where you will be interviewed schedules same day oath ceremonies.

hi, i become a citizen last dic 6th, i have mi interview here in long island as well on oct 10th, the long island court house is not not so big as the one in queens, it has the capacity for 140, 150 people they put me on scheduled two months later ...... good luck

[R&Z 1]

Hi All,

Just an update:

Received my letter in the mail today. Oath Ceremony is scheduled for January 29 2013 in Central Islip on 8:30 AM.

I do however have a question regarding traveling. We are planning to take a trip in the mid of February, how can I get travel documents to travel during this time?

I know if I expedite the passport application, it will take 2-3 weeks, and this will not be adequate time. Please advise.

[BebaJP80 1]

Lildutch, there's a way to expedite your passport:

http://travel.state.gov/passport/npic/agencies/agencies_913.html

[Wilerao59 10]

Hi All,

Just an update:

Received my letter in the mail today. Oath Ceremony is scheduled for January 29 2013 in Central Islip on 8:30 AM.

I do however have a question regarding traveling. We are planning to take a trip in the mid of February, how can I get travel documents to travel during this time?

I know if I expedite the passport application, it will take 2-3 weeks, and this will not be adequate time. Please advise.

Didn't I tell you that trust me on receiving the notice in the mail very soon???? So, here you go....You have got Oath notice.

By the way, it doesn't take 2-3 weeks to get your US passport expediteously. If you want to get the US passport within one day then you MUST need to make an appointment now with one of the regional passport offices, whether in NYC or surrounding locations like PA or CT, wherein they can give you earlier appointment. One of my friends from NYC went to Philly and another friend went to CT to get the same day passport since they couldn't get the appointment in the passport office in NYC. They would give the US passport same day, within 2-3 hours, but you will need to pay extra along with taking appointment, brining proof of your up-coming travel. So go ahead and make the appointment right away even though you have not take the oath yet.

[R&Z 1]

Didn't I tell you that trust me on receiving the notice in the mail very soon???? So, here you go....You have got Oath notice.

By the way, it doesn't take 2-3 weeks to get your US passport expediteously. If you want to get the US passport within one day then you MUST need to make an appointment now with one of the regional passport offices, whether in NYC or surrounding locations like PA or CT, wherein they can give you earlier appointment. One of my friends from NYC went to Philly and another friend went to CT to get the same day passport since they couldn't get the appointment in the passport office in NYC. They would give the US passport same day, within 2-3 hours, but you will need to pay extra along with taking appointment, brining proof of your up-coming travel. So go ahead and make the appointment right away even though you have not take the oath yet.

Thank you all for the advice on the passport. Your advice is much appreciated.

Wileroa59,

After making this thread, I got the letter the following day. Like you said..patience. Thank you.

[jamesbond008 0]

I have taken my test and interview back on december 2nd, 2013 in san bernardino office in california and eversince my status online has not changed as well as I have not received any oath letter. I passed my test and was recommended for approval at the end of interview. I have no criminal record at all.

does anybody know or have the same issue as mine, it would be appreciated if you explain your thought on this...

[snowglobe 1]

Hi All,

Just an update:

Received my letter in the mail today. Oath Ceremony is scheduled for January 29 2013 in Central Islip on 8:30 AM.

I do however have a question regarding traveling. We are planning to take a trip in the mid of February, how can I get travel documents to travel during this time?

I know if I expedite the passport application, it will take 2-3 weeks, and this will not be adequate time. Please advise.

Hi. I took my interview in Long Island too on Dec. 23, 2013. I received my oath letter after a few days and my oath ceremony will be on Jan. 16, 2014. How come I was scheduled earlier than you? That's strange.

[Shub 78]

You're responding to a thread from over a year ago, that's probably why

[Artre 0]

Hello All,

I was just wondering if anyone know when i should be expecting my letter for the Oath Ceremony. I live in Queens N.Y., and did the interview in Long Island. On Dec. 17, the status of my case changed from "Post Decision Activity", to "Oath Ceremony". below is the status being displayed when I check online.

P.S. I haven't received a letter for the "Post Decision Activity", but I did call them, and they stated that it was approved, and they are waiting on the Oath Ceremony to be scheduled.

On December 17, 2012, we placed your application in the oath scheduling que. We will send a notice when the ceremony is scheduled. If you move prior to the scheduled ceremony, please use our Change of Address online tool to update your case with your new address or call our customer service center at 1-800-375-5283.

Naturalization Applicants: you will receive your certificate at your oath ceremony. You can expect to be scheduled for an oath ceremony within 45 days of receiving your recommended approval. Many offices schedule approved applicants for the oath ceremony on the same day as the day of the interview. Please check the local office profile page on our website to determine if the office where you will be interviewed schedules same day oath ceremonies.

Hi. Where do you check your case status?

[TBoneTX 44,672]

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