N-400 OCTOBER 2011 FILERS

mari&Ryan · February 24, 2012

NotBonjovi - I'm so happy for you. What a day, what a journey. You worked for it. You got it all. Receive my sincere congratulations. And yep you now can go to sleep like a baby. Congrats!! :dance:

mari&Ryan · February 24, 2012

Red time for NotBonjovi. Congrats!!

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N-400: October 2011 Applicants

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USCIS Dallas/Lewisville, Texas Lockbox

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Kingstonjamaica...|09/28/11.|--/--/--.|10/04/11.|11/04/11.|01/03/12.|02/06/12.|02/10/12.|Orlando, FL......| EB: 10/21/11

DreamLoverBoy.....|09/30/11.|10/05/11.|10/04/11.|10/25/11.|12/07/11.|01/19/12.|--/--/--.|Houston, TX......|

foreverido........|10/01/11.|10/20/11.|10/18/11.|11/17/11.|--/--/--.|01/23/12.|02/15/12.|Tampa, FL........| EB: 11/01/11

Zen Den...........|10/03/11.|10/13/11.|10/07/11.|11|01|11.|11/03/11.|12/02/11.|04/--/12.|Johnston, RI.....| EB: 10/25/11

flint-35..........|10/05/11.|10/11/11.|10/06/11.|11/10/11.|01/03/12.|02/08/12.|02/10/12.|Orlando, FL......|

Tatsi.............|10/06/11.|10/??/11.|10/14/11.|01/27/12.|02/07/12.|03/05/12.|--/--/--.|Atlanta, GA......|

GinFar............|10/09/11.|--/--/--.|--/--/--.|--/--/--.|--/--/--.|--/--/--.|--/--/--.|Orlando, FL......|

NotBonJovi........|10/12/11.|10/21/11.|10/18/11.|11/18/11.|01/21/12.|02/23/12.|02/23/12.|Newark, NJ.......|

Mandy2008.........|10/12/11.|10/18/11.|10/13/11.|11/29/11.|12/16/11.|01/26/12.|--/--/--.|Tampa, FL........| EB: 11/07/11

msnoob............|10/13/11.|10/19/11.|10/18/11.|--/--/--.|--/--/--.|--/--/--.|--/--/--.|Baltimore, MD....|

Ontarkie..........|10/17/11.|10/25/11.|10/20/11.|11/15/11.|12/06/11.|01/12/12.|--/--/--.|Memphis,TN.......|

ethel_eric........|10/17/11.|--/--/--.|--/--/--.|--/--/--.|--/--/--.|--/--/--.|--/--/--.|.................|

elmirakz80........|10/18/11.|10/25/11.|10/21/11.|11/30/11.|01/13/12.|02/22/12.|--/--/--.|Orlando, FL......| EB: 11/10/11

marymoon..........|10/18/11.|--/--/--.|10/20/11.|11/10/11.|12/06/11.|01/10/12.|--/--/--.|Jacksonville, FL.|

MirandaVC.........|10/18/11.|10/21/11.|10/21/11.|11/23/11.|01/07/12.|02/13/12.|02/13/12.|Newark, NJ.......|

Concorduser.......|10/19/11.|--/--/--.|10/24/11.|11/16/11.|01/12/12.|02/10/12.|--/--/--.|Manchester, NH...| EB: 11/07/11

sleepyhead123.....|10/19/11.|10/27/11.|10/24/11.|--/--/--.|--/--/--.|--/--/--.|--/--/--.|Providence, RI...|

andrew0406........|10/19/11.|10/24/11.|11/01/11.|--/--/--.|--/--/--.|--/--/--.|--/--/--.|Tampa, FL........|

hondo1z...........|10/21/11.|10/27/11.|10/24/11.|11/22/11.|11/30/11.|01/05/12.|03/22/12.|Syracuse, NY.....|

TexaswithLove.....|10/22/11.|10/28/11.|10/24/11.|11/17/11.|11/29/11.|01/19/12.|--/--/--.|El Paso, TX......|

Bode..............|10/22/11.|10/24/11.|10/24/11.|12/14/11.|--/--/--.|02/06/12.|03/09/12.|Atlanta, GA......| EB: 12/13/11

gwenneh...........|10/24/11.|11/02/11.|10/28/11.|12/07/11.|12/16/11.|01/20/12.|01/27/12.|Philadelphia, PA.|

stinke.socke......|10/24/11.|11/02/11.|11/01/11.|11/22/11.|02/13/12.|03/13/12.|--/--/--.|Baltimore, MD....|

lucy4.............|10/25/11.|11/02/11.|10/28/11.|--/--/--.|--/--/--.|--/--/--.|--/--/--.|New York, NY.....|

Jb_vj.............|10/26/11.|10/31/11.|10/31/11.|11/28/11.|--/--/--.|--/--/--.|--/--/--.|Baltimore, MD....|

R and F...........|10/28/11.|--/--/--.|11/02/11.|--/--/--.|01/23/12.|02/23/12.|--/--/--.|Harlingen, TX....|

uk2usa............|10/28/11.|--/--/--.|11/01/11.|11/28/11.|02/15/12.|03/21/12.|--/--/--.|Alexandria, VA...|

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USCIS Phoenix, Arizona Lockbox

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mari&Ryan.........|10/02/11.|10/11/11.|10/05/11.|10/28/11.|11/22/11.|01/31/12.|02/03/12.|Chicago, IL......|

goucho727.........|10/04/11.|10/12/11.|10/06/11.|11/15/11.|11/17/11.|01/10/12.|01/24/12.|Sacramento, CA...|

karin_brenig......|10/05/11.|10/11/11.|10/17/11.|10/27/11.|11/04/11.|12/08/11.|02/17/12.|Indianapolis, IN.|

happyinlove012408.|10/07/11.|--/--/--.|10/13/11.|11/09/11.|11/21/11.|12/19/11.|12/19/11.|Seattle,WA.......|

wawa01............|10/07/11.|--/--/--.|--/--/--.|10/25/11.|11/22/11.|01/26/12.|01/30/12.|Chicago, IL......|

machmoum..........|10/15/11.|10/20/11.|10/17/11.|11/15/11.|12/01/11.|01/04/12.|02/13/12.|Seattle, WA......|

tdegrenier........|10/20/11.|10/26/11.|10/21/11.|11/15/11.|11/29/11.|01/23/12.|--/--/--.|Tucson, AZ.......| EB: 11/10/11

Joker69...........|10/25/11.|--/--/--.|11/01/11.|11/22/11.|01/17/12.|02/29/12.|--/--/--.|Los Angeles, CA..| EB: 11/07/11

Nimche............|10/26/11.|11/01/11.|11/04/11.|11/30/11.|12/15/11.|01/18/12.|02/22/12.|San Diego, CA....| EB: 11/14/11

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USCIS Lincoln, Nebraska Lockbox (Filing Under 319b, 328, or 329 of the INA)

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Anna C............|10/15/11.|10/20/11.|10/17/11.|11/25/11.|12/20/11.|01/24/12.|01/24/12.|Denver, CO.......|

Alice.............|10/24/11.|10/27/11.|10/27/11.|11/18/11.|12/23/11.|02/02/12.|02/02/12.|Fairfax, VA......|

Ontarkie · February 24, 2012

Congrats NotBonJovi :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance:

jkelly07 · February 24, 2012

congratulations,notbonjovi

kstrozyk · February 24, 2012

Congratulations! I had my ceremony today as well. However, rather than having 60 people at the ceremony, there were people from 60 countries; 1,300 total. I waited almost 2 hours outside to get in, but it was all worth it. I'm done!!!!!

Friends,

First of all, I would not have been able to survive the stress of the past few weeks without the encouragement that you guys offered. For the past few days, I was literally paralyzed with stress and nervousness due to the issues related to my case. I was doubtful of my approval, but as you can see from my past few posts, I tried to stay positive and hopeful.

And lo and behold, I got approved and completed my oath ceremony today. I am now a US Citizen! Interview was easy and the IO did not ask me for tax transcripts or child support proof or affidavit. When he gave me the letter stating I was approved and can go back to waiting area to be called for oath ceremony, my mouth fell open and I could not believe my eyes or ears. My attorney asked him again and he smilingly said, "We try to keep it simple in Newark. He is approved". I also changed my name during this process and he helped me with that.

Here are the questions he asked -

1. What does the President's Cabinet do?

2. How many justices are there in supreme court?

3. What did the Declaration of Independence do?

4. If both the Pres. and VP cannot serve, then who becomes the President?

5. We elect a Senator for how many years?

6. Name one branch of the government?

I answered all of them right. He then asked me to read and write 'When is Columbus day? Columbus day is in October'.

He was satisfied, and then voilà, he gave me the N-652 with interview passed and approved for Naturalization. I was done by 8:15am. And then as MirandaVC had warned, I waited and waited until 12:30pm or so after which the Oath ceremony was held and I got my Naturalization Certificate with my changed name. There were about 60 people who took the oath with me.

Though I took some snacks & fruits with me, I was too excited and hyped up to be able to eat anything. I had lunch on my way back home after 3pm. Even now, I can't believe my immigration journey is done!

Bear with me, while I proffer my moral to this story -

Despite how tough your case may seem to you, stay positive, hopeful and have faith. You have made it this far, so don't give up while the finish line is near. I am a marathon runner and try to use the same psychology whenever my legs cry out in pain and my lungs beg me to stop and give up. Citizenship journey and life is like a marathon. Don't give up even if you see a hare rushing past. Be the tortoise that wins the race. End of my ramble.

I wish fellow October filers who are waiting, all the best. For people who are nervous about their case like I was, chin up and hang in there. Good luck and Godspeed to you.

You guys in the October thread are all swell!

Now finally for a good night's sleep.... hasta mañana amigos.

ConcordUser · February 24, 2012

Congratculations NotBonJovi. This is a great news. You worried too much and I am glad finally things came together for you. Now time to apply for your US Passport and get Indian OCI and get ready to take trip around the world as a proud USC. I just can not wait to complete my oath ceremony. Anxiously waiting every day.

Edited February 24, 2012 by ConcordUser

MirandaVC · February 24, 2012

Congratulations!!!

Congratulations! I had my ceremony today as well. However, rather than having 60 people at the ceremony, there were people from 60 countries; 1,300 total. I waited almost 2 hours outside to get in, but it was all worth it. I'm done!!!!!

Elmira · February 24, 2012

Congratulations everyone!!! Thank you for replies. I am worried as people in local office usually give approval and oath letter in your hands after you pass your interview. My status is same Interview/ review. I cannot understand why they couldn't approve me at first place: I came here with a fiance visa, I live happily with my husband for 4,5 years, he serves in Armed Forces, I never was arrested, never even got a traffic ticket. We have a child and planning to have the second..... I still heard nothing from my local office. still wondering why after passing test they needed to pass my file to supervisor. If I do not hear anything till Wednesday I will get the infopass to check what is going on...

Edited February 24, 2012 by Elmira

MirandaVC · February 24, 2012

Be patient Elmira. Sometimes they are just slow. You will get something soon.

Congratulations everyone!!! Thank you for replies. I am worried as people in local office usually give approval and oath letter in your hands after you pass your interview. My status is same Interview/ review. I cannot understand why they couldn't approve me at first place: I came here with a fiance visa, I live happily with my husband for 4,5 years, he serves in Armed Forces, I never was arrested, never even got a traffic ticket. We have a child and planning to have the second..... I still heard nothing from my local office. still wondering why after passing test they needed to pass my file to supervisor. If I do not hear anything till Wednesday I will get the infopass to check what is going on...

NotBonJovi · February 25, 2012

Elmira - I have a feeling you will get your approval and Oath soon. My online status still shows as Testing and Interview even today!. So, don't put too much faith on that. You case seems straightforward, so relax.

mari&Ryan - Thanks also for updating the timeline!

ConcordUser - Thanks for your nice words. You will get your Oath letter and date soon. You are in Aruba during winter, and making those of us who are still in winter here, very envious. Enjoy!

kstrozyk - Congratulations to you too. Wow, 1300 people!

Joker69 - Just a few more days amigo.. My good wishes for you.

MirandaVC - Thanks for your tip. I knew what to expect when I went for my interview. That helped.

Thanks to all others for your good wishes. Really guys, were it not for you all, I would have gone bonkers with the stress leading upto my interview.

Have a Good Weekend Y'all. I am going to sit back and enjoy a good movie today

Edited February 25, 2012 by NotBonJovi

nimche · February 25, 2012

I can't believe my immigration journey is done!

This is the best part of it, that you don't have to worry about those holidays falling after a Sunday which delays your case, now you can enjoy your weekend without any extra stress about this, but while we all remember that being part of this great country is not just worth all these efforts but much more.

Congratulations and once you get your US passport, you hold it with pride.

Heliosphan · February 25, 2012

Friends,

First of all, I would not have been able to survive the stress of the past few weeks without the encouragement that you guys offered. For the past few days, I was literally paralyzed with stress and nervousness due to the issues related to my case. I was doubtful of my approval, but as you can see from my past few posts, I tried to stay positive and hopeful.

And lo and behold, I got approved and completed my oath ceremony today. I am now a US Citizen! Interview was easy and the IO did not ask me for tax transcripts or child support proof or affidavit. When he gave me the letter stating I was approved and can go back to waiting area to be called for oath ceremony, my mouth fell open and I could not believe my eyes or ears. My attorney asked him again and he smilingly said, "We try to keep it simple in Newark. He is approved". I also changed my name during this process and he helped me with that.

Here are the questions he asked -

1. What does the President's Cabinet do?

2. How many justices are there in supreme court?

3. What did the Declaration of Independence do?

4. If both the Pres. and VP cannot serve, then who becomes the President?

5. We elect a Senator for how many years?

6. Name one branch of the government?

I answered all of them right. He then asked me to read and write 'When is Columbus day? Columbus day is in October'.

He was satisfied, and then voilà, he gave me the N-652 with interview passed and approved for Naturalization. I was done by 8:15am. And then as MirandaVC had warned, I waited and waited until 12:30pm or so after which the Oath ceremony was held and I got my Naturalization Certificate with my changed name. There were about 60 people who took the oath with me.

Though I took some snacks & fruits with me, I was too excited and hyped up to be able to eat anything. I had lunch on my way back home after 3pm. Even now, I can't believe my immigration journey is done!

Bear with me, while I proffer my moral to this story -

Despite how tough your case may seem to you, stay positive, hopeful and have faith. You have made it this far, so don't give up while the finish line is near. I am a marathon runner and try to use the same psychology whenever my legs cry out in pain and my lungs beg me to stop and give up. Citizenship journey and life is like a marathon. Don't give up even if you see a hare rushing past. Be the tortoise that wins the race. End of my ramble.

I wish fellow October filers who are waiting, all the best. For people who are nervous about their case like I was, chin up and hang in there. Good luck and Godspeed to you.

You guys in the October thread are all swell!

Now finally for a good night's sleep.... hasta mañana amigos.

CONGRATULATIONS!!

I was waiting to see what happened with your case. That's awesome!

NotBonJovi · February 25, 2012

Heliosphan - Thank you and congratulations to you as well. Enjoy the Oath ceremony. Have someone take your pictures.

lucy4 · February 26, 2012

Rcd my biometrics letter. Appt 3/9/12

mari&Ryan · February 26, 2012

Lucy4 - Glad to see that finally things are moving in the right direction for you. I'm sure now everything will go faster. Good luck! I'm updating your Bio date.

We got 1 interview scheduled for this week: Joker69. The best of the luck for you. Buena suerte!