N-400 July Filers

[sharky 2]

I just received my letter for my oath that was Reschedule.. my oath is next Monday

It's str8 up rediculous that you guys have to wait so long, i think something is wrong... You should call some one or tell them you moved to philly to move ur case there Joking ...

But i wonder if you can ask them to go to another state to take your oath becuse of your Green card expiring. Try to stress to them more on the GReen card expiring other than the travel plans, cus that seems more serious and they wont want that.

Don't forget to make a trip to the Social Securtiy office too

And CONGRATZZZZZZ

Green card expiring?

My GC expires 2018!!! lol The only thing I can try and press them on is that I have flights out of the country booked for Jan 10th and I NEED my US passport before then... not sure if they will care even if I say that but I'm going to be persistent at the infopass appointment on Monday, I am determined to find out some NEW information.

[rajee 1]

Sorry to hear about you guys still being in limbo! I hope things work out for everyone soon!

Thanks for all of your support, always! I'm very lucky that our office does the interview and oath in one day so Neetu and I aren't running around anymore!

Good luck and God Bless all of you!

[boilermaker 1]

Great news Shakil, I'm very happy for you!

Yeah I tend to agree what Boilermaker said, the whole security checks after the interview does seem like a strange thing to hear, but then again my "excuse" was "it's still with the officer" lol

I have my second infopass appointment for next Monday, they are gonna get sick of seeing my face down there but I'm not letting up on this.

Sharky, any good news on INFOPASS? hope you got something better than.... wait 70 more days...

[sharky 2]

Sharky, any good news on INFOPASS? hope you got something better than.... wait 70 more days...

well that was four hours of my life that I'll never get back again..lol

Had the same IO at the infopass meeting as the last one on Nov 1st. At first I didn't really want that, I thought try someone different, may get a different result.. But anyhow she is a really nice lady and was very sympathetic to the delay on my case. Unfortunately she had no new news, still with the officer waiting for a decision etc..

I tried all the questions I could but she just lifted her hand up and said "there's nothing I can do"... then after seeing how distressed I looked she told me to write a simple letter to the deputy director, which I did there and then. Then came back to the counter and handed her the letter, she said she was so sorry for the problems that I was facing and then said she would personally make sure that this letter with accompanying documents would get to the director.

If that helps I have no idea, but she was very nice and I guess there's not much more I can do at this point....

I just wanted to wish Lili "bon chance" for her oath ceremony tomorrow, hopefully the people still waiting with all get there's soon aswell

[Lili 3]

Sharky, I am sorry that the infopass didn't result in anything positive. Are you considering writing to the legislators?

I am still rooting for everyone. I have been checking everyday just not posting. Like I did for the aos, I will keep checking until everyone is approved in this thread.

[luckymom 0]

Got my Social Security updated today. New card arrived this afternoon. No news about the replacement of my passport that was ruined by the USPS machine. Will be mailing the I-545 for the replacement of my ruined CON (again by the USPS). Hope everything will come back to me in good condition for the 2nd time (no one knows when).

[boilermaker 1]

well that was four hours of my life that I'll never get back again..lol

Had the same IO at the infopass meeting as the last one on Nov 1st. At first I didn't really want that, I thought try someone different, may get a different result.. But anyhow she is a really nice lady and was very sympathetic to the delay on my case. Unfortunately she had no new news, still with the officer waiting for a decision etc..

I tried all the questions I could but she just lifted her hand up and said "there's nothing I can do"... then after seeing how distressed I looked she told me to write a simple letter to the deputy director, which I did there and then. Then came back to the counter and handed her the letter, she said she was so sorry for the problems that I was facing and then said she would personally make sure that this letter with accompanying documents would get to the director.

If that helps I have no idea, but she was very nice and I guess there's not much more I can do at this point....

I just wanted to wish Lili "bon chance" for her oath ceremony tomorrow, hopefully the people still waiting with all get there's soon aswell

Well, even though you didn't get any response today, I wouldn't be surprised you hear something soon. Handing a letter to the office director must count for something.

I'm gonna wait until mid December for another Infopass or a letter to IO. They said 6-10 weeks.

[sharky 2]

Sharky, I am sorry that the infopass didn't result in anything positive. Are you considering writing to the legislators?

I am still rooting for everyone. I have been checking everyday just not posting. Like I did for the aos, I will keep checking until everyone is approved in this thread.

Lili how did it go?

and CONGRATS!!!!!!

[Lili 3]

Lili how did it go?

and CONGRATS!!!!!!

Thank you! After 9 years 2 months and 10 days, it feels weird to consider myself an American citizen. It hasn't quite sunk in yet. I do feel like a weight has been lifted off of my shoulders to not have to deal with USCIS after so many years.

Here is some details about the ceremony. Because soon it will be your turn, Sharky!

We arrived half hour early. The security officer told us to skip check in and to go straight upstairs to the waiting area.

As we drew closer to the appointment time, a gentleman (IO, I presumed - he also presided over the ceremony) asked us to make sure we had a blue or white form, he then disappeared. Blue or white form? I was puzzled. Everyone around us seemed to have a blue form so i was a bit worried at that point. I went downstairs and the lady at check in kept saying to check in upstairs. I told her "with whom? There is no officer upstairs". I made my way upstairs and the hubby said that the blue form is for people that had the interview earlier the same day. The white form is just the oath notice letter you get in the mail. Ah, much better.

So the family and friends were then instructed to go downstairs to sit down in the auditorium downstairs. When you enter the building, it is the room on the left in the lobby (behind the stairs). After they were done being seated, the gentleman asked us to make two lines and to head downstairs. Right before entering the door, they were checking everybody's name off of a checklist and then the greencards were thown into a bin. They then told everyone their assigned seat numbers. As we entered the auditorium, someone handed us a packet. It contained various information, a letter from Barack Obama, a flag and a passport application form.

There was two representatives from the Seattle Passport Agency. Important fact...in the packet will be a flyer telling you that newly naturalized citizens can apply in person at the Seattle office T-W-Thu from 8 am to noon without making an appointment or having travel arrangements within two weeks (more info below).

The ceremony was nothing earth shattering. I guess that I expected something else. Maybe it is because I expected a grandiose ceremony after so many years lol.

Double, triple check that there is no error on the certificate. As soon as you walk out of the door, you have to file and pay for a replacement.

So as I didn't have work today, I figured that I would go apply at the Seattle Passport Agency. I know I could have applied somewhere else but I wanted it quickly in my hand. I also thought that it may be a more straightforward process to apply at the Agency.

They have a brand new building at 5th Ave and Yessler Way. I went to the sixth floor and took a right. There a security officer asked for an appointment confirmation. This is when I showed him the flyer and he let me through. He also told me that you can't use your cell in the waiting room. I was free to go in the hallway and use it there though.

I then headed to the check in counter. The lady asked for my documents, my appointment letter and travel arrangements confirmation. This is when I showed the flyer once again (see a pattern there? lol). She then emphasized that even though I don't have any travel arrangements, the expedite fee will be charged. I acquiesced and she handed me back my records along with a number.

I went to sat down. I recommend bringing a book. I had nothing and got bored a bit.

When my number was called, I headed to the counter. They kept my certificate and that was it. He said that I should be able to check my application on Monday night. We should see. I just want my certificate back.

Are you going to get your legislator involved Sharky?

Edited November 24, 2011 by Lili

[sharky 2]

Thank you! After 9 years 2 months and 10 days, it feels weird to consider myself an American citizen. It hasn't quite sunk in yet. I do feel like a weight has been lifted off of my shoulders to not have to deal with USCIS after so many years.

Here is some details about the ceremony. Because soon it will be your turn, Sharky!

We arrived half hour early. The security officer told us to skip check in and to go straight upstairs to the waiting area.

As we drew closer to the appointment time, a gentleman (IO, I presumed - he also presided over the ceremony) asked us to make sure we had a blue or white form, he then disappeared. Blue or white form? I was puzzled. Everyone around us seemed to have a blue form so i was a bit worried at that point. I went downstairs and the lady at check in kept saying to check in upstairs. I told her "with whom? There is no officer upstairs". I made my way upstairs and the hubby said that the blue form is for people that had the interview earlier the same day. The white form is just the oath notice letter you get in the mail. Ah, much better.

So the family and friends were then instructed to go downstairs to sit down in the auditorium downstairs. When you enter the building, it is the room on the left in the lobby (behind the stairs). After they were done being seated, the gentleman asked us to make two lines and to head downstairs. Right before entering the door, they were checking everybody's name off of a checklist and then the greencards were thown into a bin. They then told everyone their assigned seat numbers. As we entered the auditorium, someone handed us a packet. It contained various information, a letter from Barack Obama, a flag and a passport application form.

There was two representatives from the Seattle Passport Agency. Important fact...in the packet will be a flyer telling you that newly naturalized citizens can apply in person at the Seattle office T-W-Thu from 8 am to noon without making an appointment or having travel arrangements within two weeks (more info below).

The ceremony was nothing earth shattering. I guess that I expected something else. Maybe it is because I expected a grandiose ceremony after so many years lol.

Double, triple check that there is no error on the certificate. As soon as you walk out of the door, you have to file and pay for a replacement.

So as I didn't have work today, I figured that I would go apply at the Seattle Passport Agency. I know I could have applied somewhere else but I wanted it quickly in my hand. I also thought that it may be a more straightforward process to apply at the Agency.

They have a brand new building at 5th Ave and Yessler Way. I went to the sixth floor and took a right. There a security officer asked for an appointment confirmation. This is when I showed him the flyer and he let me through. He also told me that you can't use your cell in the waiting room. I was free to go in the hallway and use it there though.

I then headed to the check in counter. The lady asked for my documents, my appointment letter and travel arrangements confirmation. This is when I showed the flyer once again (see a pattern there? lol). She then emphasized that even though I don't have any travel arrangements, the expedite fee will be charged. I acquiesced and she handed me back my records along with a number.

I went to sat down. I recommend bringing a book. I had nothing and got bored a bit.

When my number was called, I headed to the counter. They kept my certificate and that was it. He said that I should be able to check my application on Monday night. We should see. I just want my certificate back.

Are you going to get your legislator involved Sharky?

wow Lili thanks for all the information, it will be very helpful when I (hopefully soon) go to get my oath ceremony. I don't think it's really worth getting legislators involved yet, as it's only been 48 days since my interview. Wow doesn't sound much when I type it but it feels like an eternity lol

Interesting information about the passport agency, so did you expedite the application (pay more for two weeks than four?). At this rate I'll probably be paying the most and getting it on the same day, if that's possible

great to here about your day, did you take a canoe to the field office ? lol this rain is crazy!

[Lili 3]

wow Lili thanks for all the information, it will be very helpful when I (hopefully soon) go to get my oath ceremony. I don't think it's really worth getting legislators involved yet, as it's only been 48 days since my interview. Wow doesn't sound much when I type it but it feels like an eternity lol

Interesting information about the passport agency, so did you expedite the application (pay more for two weeks than four?). At this rate I'll probably be paying the most and getting it on the same day, if that's possible

great to here about your day, did you take a canoe to the field office ? lol this rain is crazy!

I am rooting for you (and others). You are definitely more patient than me. Let's hope that after Thanksgiving, your IO decides to take a look at your file and do something about it, anything!

You have to pay the expedite fee when you apply at the Seattle Passport Agency, regardless or not if you need it to be expedited. If you wanted to get it the same day, you would have to prove that you are leaving the country the very next day (airline tickets, hotel reservation, etc...).

I applied yesterday and it is showing in their system as of 2am this morning. We will see how long this takes.

I am glad the rain finally stopped. It was getting a bit ridiculous...

[cardamom 0]

Just wanted to update the list (but can't find the last version...a few pages ago?)

I received an oath letter on Nov 20th or so - my oath ceremony is set for December 15th. The last one of the year!

Good luck to all those waiting - especially you Sharky!! I'm sure your letter to the Dep Director will move things a bit!

Cheers, Cardamom

[Shakil 4]

Just wanted to update the list (but can't find the last version...a few pages ago?)

I received an oath letter on Nov 20th or so - my oath ceremony is set for December 15th. The last one of the year!

Good luck to all those waiting - especially you Sharky!! I'm sure your letter to the Dep Director will move things a bit!

Cheers, Cardamom

Yeah, I really hope Sharky gets oath soon..

Cardamom, where is your oath? and what time..

Mine is at Montebello at 1:10PM..

by the way guys, I have been traveling out of US after my interview.. any advice for me?

[sharky 2]

Yeah, I really hope Sharky gets oath soon..

Cardamom, where is your oath? and what time..

Mine is at Montebello at 1:10PM..

by the way guys, I have been traveling out of US after my interview.. any advice for me?

Thanks for the good wishes guys, but don't forget the others waiting who had N400 dates around the same time: Boilermaker and loveforver etc.. I wish the same good luck to those guys. Well it's a Monday after an insanely long weekend when no one in USCIS worked so HOPEFULLY they will get their arses in gear this week and do something about all of us people still waiting.

Cardamom's comment has worried me somewhat though, how did you know it was the last oath ceremony of the year? and it was only December 15th? I'm worrying that even if I was approved tomorrow that the oath ceremony wouldn't even be able to take place in December

Like I need to worry more! I can see me having to pushback three flights out of the country at this rate.....

[boilermaker 1]

Thanks for the good wishes guys, but don't forget the others waiting who had N400 dates around the same time: Boilermaker and loveforver etc.. I wish the same good luck to those guys. Well it's a Monday after an insanely long weekend when no one in USCIS worked so HOPEFULLY they will get their arses in gear this week and do something about all of us people still waiting.

Cardamom's comment has worried me somewhat though, how did you know it was the last oath ceremony of the year? and it was only December 15th? I'm worrying that even if I was approved tomorrow that the oath ceremony wouldn't even be able to take place in December

Like I need to worry more! I can see me having to pushback three flights out of the country at this rate.....

Thanks Sharky,

Yeah, here the last Oath of the year is on the 16th. I guess judges and USCIS people don't work the day before Christmas or the day before New Year's Eve. So two weeks left for me, I don't see myself getting oath for this coming Friday.