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mattr   0

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I went to the oath ceremony this morning in San Diego. I arrived at 7:30 and there was already a pretty big line, the doors were opening at 8am. There were about 500 people waiting for their citizenship ceremony accompanied with friends and family.

We checked in, they took our green card and gave us a little american flag and an American history book.

The applicants were separated from the friends and family. The officer started by giving the schedule There were some military members in the audience, so he started by recognizing them. Then, local dancers were call to make russian dances (yes, that was strange).This was a bit too long to my liking.. Then the federal judge appeared and started giving a speech and named all the 63 countries represented. We had to stand up when our country name was given, there was another French person that stood up with me. The most number of people that stood up at the same time were from Mexico, the Philippines, and Vietnam. There was a lot of cheering, it was great!

Then we all stood up and repeated the oath after the judge, then she said "Congratulations you are now American citizens" everybody cheered. The judge was very emotional and that was the part I liked most, of course.

A representative from the Daughters of the Revolution made a speech and that was followed by two guys and two girls singing four patriotic songs.

We then gave the pledge of allegiance to the flag (which I wish I learned before going, I didn't expect that and they didn't give us any paper with it so I had no idea of what to say).

Then we proceeded to get our certificate of citizenship, and exited the ballroom. Outside there were booths to register to vote, but no passport application booth, so I will get that done tomorrow.

I'm glad i'm done with the USCIS! :dance:

Mattr.

2008

N-400

2008-09-15 Mailed N-400

2008-09-16 Check cashed

2008-09-24 NOA1 received

2008-10-10 BIO

2009-02-12 Interview - passed!

2009-02-18 Oath

2009-02-18 American citizen!

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Y's_habibitk   2

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good for you, congrats :)

"you fondle my trigger then you blame my gun"

Timeline: 13 month long journey from filing to visa in hand

If you were lucky and got an approval and reunion with your loved one rather quickly; Please refrain from telling people who waited 6+ months just to get out of a service center to "chill out" or to "stop whining" It's insensitive,and unecessary. Once you walk a mile in their shoes you will understand and be heard.

Thanks!

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walls1010   3

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Congratulations :dance:

In a few more months i'll send my n-400 application, too.

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Naturalization

Aug. 05, 2009......sent N-400

Aug. 06, 2009......delivered at 11:45

Aug. 17, 2009.....NOA

Sept.01, 2009.....biometric appointment

Sept.12, 2009.....rcved interview letter

Oct. 19, 2009.....date of interview....passed!!!!!

Nov. 18, 2009.....Oath Ceremony...yahooooooooo!!!!!!!!!

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CONGRATS!

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HappyDancer is a proud wife to a country boy in KY.

I-130 for Parents (Mom and Dad)

3.15.2014: Mailed I-130 Packet for Mom and Dad

3.21.2014: Received email notification with case # for both petitions; case forwarded to NBC for processing

3.21.2014: Check cashed

3.22.2014: Hard copy NOA1 received

4.08.2014: Both I-130 approved (notification received via email) - It only took three weeks!!!

4.11.2014: Received NOA2 approval notice in the mail.

5.01.2014: Called NVC to ask for status of paperwork. Advised they received both application on 4.28. Advised to call in 30 business days for an update.

6.02.2014: Email notification received from NVC that shows parents' NVC case number and instructions to pay AOS Fee and fill out DS 261.

6.03.2014: Paid AOS fee ($88 for both petitions)

N400:
4.26.2013: Mailed N400 Packet

5.21.2013: Biometrics

7.18.2013: Testing and Interview

9.25.2013: Oath Ceremony

Medical at St. Lukes:
http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/183224-experience-medical-at-st-lukes-extension-clinic/

K1 with K2 Visa Interview:
http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/184246-usem-interview-on-march-10-at-7am-approved/page__p__2728465#entry2728465

CFO:Review, tips and advise:
http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/186123-cforeview-tips-and-advise/

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cookiee   0

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Congrats :star:

animated_us_flag.gifN-400 Naturalization

03/23/09 Sent N-400 to Lewisville, Texas by UPS

03/25/09 delivered

03/30/09 check cashed

03/31/09 NOA

04/03/09 Touched

04/24/09 Biometrics

07/18/09 Interview letter received

08/19/09 Interview -*APPROVED*

08/27/09 Oath date -** US CITIZEN **

09/01/09 Applied for passport

09/14/09 Passport Received !!!

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Wife got a letter from Bush welcoming here, not exactly personally signed, did you get a letter from Obama? Did they take all those Bush pictures down and replace them?

It is an emotional experience, almost shed a tear, hey I said almost, when my wife received her certificate and for the first time, everybody was super nice.

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Congrats!

Love is patient

2003

05/01 - Engagement

10/20 - I-129f sent to TSC

10/24 - NOA1

2004

04/09 - NOA2

04/22 - NVC sent petition to Bucharest

07/20 - interview - APPROVED!

08/13 - flight to RDU

09/18 - Wedding

09/30 - SSN with married name

10/01 - sent in AOS to Charlotte

10/13 - NOA - AOS & EAD

10/20 - Bio

12/02 - received EAD

2005

08/18 - e-filed EAD renewal

10/13 - FP

10/24 - interview letter

11/02 - EAD recieved

12/13 - AOS interview

12/19 - Green Card received

2007

09/14 - I-751 sent to TSC

09/18 - received

10/16 - Check cashed. Transf. to CSC

10/17 - NOA received

12/15 - biometrics

01/25 - permanent Green Card approved

2008

09/16 - N-400 sent to TSC

09/19 - received

09/22 - check cashed

09/23 - NOA

10/23 - Biometrics

11/22 - Interview letter received

01/26 - Interview - PASSED!

03/13 - Oath

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Congratulations Mattr!!! :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

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mattr   0

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Wife got a letter from Bush welcoming here, not exactly personally signed, did you get a letter from Obama? Did they take all those Bush pictures down and replace them?

It is an emotional experience, almost shed a tear, hey I said almost, when my wife received her certificate and for the first time, everybody was super nice.

MMmm no but they had a cardboard standup of Obama where the voting registration was so my friends took a picture with me next to him :D

Mattr.

2008

N-400

2008-09-15 Mailed N-400

2008-09-16 Check cashed

2008-09-24 NOA1 received

2008-10-10 BIO

2009-02-12 Interview - passed!

2009-02-18 Oath

2009-02-18 American citizen!

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MaryandMian   1

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Congratulations

Everything I respond to is from personal knowledge, research or experience and I am in no means a lawyer or do I claim to be one. Everyone should read, research and be responsible for your own journey.

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Big congratulations...I am so looking forward to writing a post like this in about 5-7 months. I will be sending the n-400 on Monday - at least that is the plan.

5.26.23: Wedding

6.24.23: I-130

8.21.24: NVC

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