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Oath Ceremony in Denver today, 9/23

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coloradogirl   0

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Hubby and I went to his oath ceremony this morning in Denver at some place called Teikyo Loretto Heights Theater, I think it's a school of some sort. There were 290 new citizens from 70 countries. It was fun to watch as the speaker called out the countries and the new citizens stand up. There was quite a chuckle when he said Mexico and it seemed half the floor stood up! We saw the video of Bush welcoming the new citizens and there was a montage video of the american landscapes and footage of new citizens from other places in the country with a very popular song about the USA (sorry, I can't remember the name or the singer). The oath and pledge of allegiance were very solemn but loud applause when it was all over. And then their certificates were passed out to them. Wonderful!

Then he regsitered to vote, had to fill out a form for his social security number then moved on to passport application. His photos were too small (he got them taken in Morocco) so we couldn't do it there. So we came back to Boulder, went and got new photos taken then buzzed on over to the post office and finished up applying there. So... everything is done! :)

Thanks so much to everyone on VJ, this site has bee a tremendous help! From when I registered here (March 2004) up until now I was an avid reader, but not so much a poster, I found so many answers without having to ask! And enjoyed reading of everyone's successes.

We were married on August 15, 2003 and on my return I started processing the papers for his K3 visa. It took all this time to get this far (and waiting nearly 18 months for 10yr gc was no help!) but we did it!!! The journey is over for us!!

Good luck to everyone who is continuing their journey, it all does finally come to a wonderful end!!! :star:

cg and Mr. cg... :D

I-751 timeline:

Dec. 27, 2006 mailed I-751 packet

Jan. 4, 2007 date on NOA

Jan. 30, 2007 Biometrics

Feb. 1, 2007 last time our file was touched....

April 1, 2008, file touched and transferred to CSC

April 2, 2008, file touched again....

April 14, 2008 NOA about transfer

May 12, 2008 email stating 10 yr card ordered

May 19, 2008 10 yr card received

N-400 timeline:

May 7, 2008 mailed in N-400 packet

May 9, 2008 USCIS receives and signs for (by F. Heinauer) N-400 packet

May 19, 2008 NOA of receipt of N-400 and NOA for biometrics

May 30, 2008 biometrics

Aug. 5, 2008 Naturalization interview

Sept. 23, 2008 Oath ceremony, new US Citizen!! (have dual citizenship)

Mononoke28 Grand Master

Mononoke28   135

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Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Colombia
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Congratulations!!!! :thumbs:

I had mine inside the Immigration office near I-70 and there were probably 50-60 people tops.

Diana

CR-1

02/05/07 - I-130 sent to NSC

05/03/07 - NOA2

05/10/07 - NVC receives petition, case # assigned

08/08/07 - Case Complete

09/27/07 - Interview, visa granted

10/02/07 - POE

11/16/07 - Received green card and Welcome to America letter in the mail

Removing Conditions

07/06/09 - I-751 sent to CSC

08/14/09 - Biometrics

09/27/09 - Approved

10/01/09 - Received 10 year green card

U.S. Citizenship

03/30/11 - N-400 sent via Priority Mail w/ delivery confirmation

05/12/11 - Biometrics

07/20/11 - Interview - passed

07/20/11 - Oath ceremony - same day as interview

Thai family Rising Star

Thai family   0

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Many congrats on the end of this journey! May your life in my favorite state be full and rich. It's interesting to hear about the venues the USCIS uses for these ceremonies in the Denver area. Anyplace but the USCIS office!

Thai Mom

mooninlove Community Regular

mooninlove   1

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congratulations..what a joyful end..best of luck to both of you :dance::dance::dance:

I-R5 at USCIS California Service Center

Consulate: Manila Philippines

5/19/09 Filed I-130 at Chicago Lockbox

5/22/09 USCIS rcvd I-130

6/01/09 Checks cashed

6/03/09 NOA1 rcvd for both parents

8/12/09 Email approval for Dad

8/17/09 Rcvd NOA2 for Dad

8/20/09 Rcvd RFE email for Mom

9/08/09 Email approval for Mom

9/12/09 Rcvd NOA2 for Mom

NVC

8/19/09 NVC rcvd dad's case

9/18/09 NVC rcvd mom's case

9/22/09 Emailed DS3032

9/28/09 Paid AOS/ I-864 fee of $70 for both

10/08/09 rcvd emails: DS3032 accepted

10/08/09 sent I-864

10/09/09 IV bill generated for both cases

10/10/09 Paid IV bill $800 for both

10/13/09 I-864 rcvd by NVC

10/15/09 DS230 mailed to NVC

10/16/09 I-864 accepted & entered into the system

10/19/09 DS230 rcvd by NVC

11/02/09 rcvd checklist emails

11/09/09 sent RFE to NVC via UPS

11/12/09 NVC received RFE

11/19/09 AVR: checklist response rcvd 11/18/09

11/28/09 Log-in failed for both

12/01/09 Case complete as of 11/30/09

12/14/09 rcvd emails of interview date

01/04-05/09 medical @ St.Lukes done

01/11/10 Interview @ USEmbassy Manila 6:30am

annelizabeth Collaborator

annelizabeth   1

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Filed: Lift. Cond. (pnd) Country: United Kingdom
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Congratulations to you both

Annie UK

2004 Awaiting my divorce

Decree nisi 29th July YAYYYYYYYYYY

15th Dec DIVORCED AT LAST!!!!

Dec 23 decree arrives, I-129F sent to Nebraska!!!

Dec 27 NOA1

Feb 16 2005 NOA2 (51 days)

May 17 INTERVIEW 9am!!!! (day 141) Approved

May 30 Arrived POE Chicago (flight delayed!!)

June 13 applied for SSN

June 30 Wedding on beach at sunset awwwww

AOS 2005

July 11 Sent off AOS/AP/EAD to Chicago

Sep 1 I485 transferred to CSC

Sep 15 EAD and AP approved (59 days)

Nov 25 Green card and Welcome letter arrive in mail (no interview) 130 days

Removing Conditions 2007

Aug 15 I-751 sent to Nebraska

Sep 14 NOA1 rec'd, transferred to CSC again

Sep 21 rec'd bios appt for 9/28/07

Jan 26 2008 Approved. 10 Yr card received 1/28/08.

Naturalization 2008

Sep 8 N-400 sent to Nebraska

Sep 11 Priority date

Oct 7 Biometrics

July 10 2009 - Interview, approved!

Aug 20 Oath ceremony

Completely Proficient

Completely   3

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Hubby and I went to his oath ceremony this morning in Denver at some place called Teikyo Loretto Heights Theater, I think it's a school of some sort. There were 290 new citizens from 70 countries. It was fun to watch as the speaker called out the countries and the new citizens stand up. There was quite a chuckle when he said Mexico and it seemed half the floor stood up! We saw the video of Bush welcoming the new citizens and there was a montage video of the american landscapes and footage of new citizens from other places in the country with a very popular song about the USA (sorry, I can't remember the name or the singer). The oath and pledge of allegiance were very solemn but loud applause when it was all over. And then their certificates were passed out to them. Wonderful!

Then he regsitered to vote, had to fill out a form for his social security number then moved on to passport application. His photos were too small (he got them taken in Morocco) so we couldn't do it there. So we came back to Boulder, went and got new photos taken then buzzed on over to the post office and finished up applying there. So... everything is done! :)

Thanks so much to everyone on VJ, this site has bee a tremendous help! From when I registered here (March 2004) up until now I was an avid reader, but not so much a poster, I found so many answers without having to ask! And enjoyed reading of everyone's successes.

We were married on August 15, 2003 and on my return I started processing the papers for his K3 visa. It took all this time to get this far (and waiting nearly 18 months for 10yr gc was no help!) but we did it!!! The journey is over for us!!

Good luck to everyone who is continuing their journey, it all does finally come to a wonderful end!!! :star:

cg and Mr. cg... :D

Congratulations!

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RICHIE07 Explorer

RICHIE07   0

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Filed: Citizen (pnd) Timeline
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Congratulations!!!

I went to My County Clerk today and applied my passport book and passport card. When I toke my Oath, it was over 1500 people whose taking an Oath that day from 80 countries or so.

11/03/2007 - Mailed N-400

11/05/2007 - Delivered to NSC

11/09/2007 - Checked Cashed

11/10/2007 - Return Signature Receipt Received

11/05/2007 - Priority Date

12/03/2007 - NOA1 Receipt Notice Received

12/13/2007 - NOA2 Fingerprints Received

01/02/2008 - Fingerprinting Done

02/11/2008 - NOA3 Interview Notice Received - April 10th, 2008

04/10/2008 - Interview Done - APPROVED

08/15/2008 - Oath Letter Received

09/10/2008 - US Citizen

09/24/2008 - Applied for US Passport

10/06/2008 - US Passport Received

10/09/2008 - Passport Card and Naturalization Certificate Received

 
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