N-400 NOVEMBER 2011 FILERS

steve&mary · January 30, 2012

Hoping everyone gets their interviews scheduled soon and their oath ceremonies soon after! Best of luck everyone!

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N-400: November 2011 Applicants

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USCIS Dallas/Lewisville, Texas Lockbox

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D&J.........|11/01/11.|11/07/11.|11/04/11.|--/--/--.|--/--/--.|--/--/--.|--/--/--.|Newark, NJ.......|

Rosana......|11/04/11.|11/12/11.|11/20/11.|11/26/11.|12/23/11.|01/12/12.|--/--/--.|Dallas, TX.......|

liberal.....|11/07/11.|11/15/11.|11/09/11.|12/02/11.|01/13/12.|02/13/12.|--/--/--.|Louisville, KY...| EB: 11/25/11

bibiche.....|11/07/11.|11/17/11.|11/17/11.|12/12/11.|--/--/--.|--/--/--.|--/--/--.|Dallas, TX.......| EB: 12/08/11

Rgnscot.....|11/15/11.|--/--/--.|11/18/11.|12/16/11.|12/26/11.|01/31/12.|--/--/--.|Buffalo,NY.......|

konner3.....|11/16/11.|12/09/11.|12/07/11.|01/03/12.|01/13/12.|02/13/12.|--/--/--.|Philadelphia, PA.|

Exasperated.|11/18/11.|11/30/11.|11/23/11.|12/19/11.|--/--/--.|--/--/--.|--/--/--.|San Antonio, TX..|

don2008.....|11/18/11.|11/28/11.|12/02/11.|12/19/11.|01/23/12.|02/29/12.|--/--/--.|Houston, TX......|

rakosik.....|--/--/--.|--/--/--.|11/25/11.|12/16/11.|--/--/--.|--/--/--.|--/--/--.|New York City, NY|

Bodza.......|11/21/11.|11/29/11.|11/29/11.|12/16/11.|--/--/--.|--/--/--.|--/--/--.|Miami, FL........| EB: 12/06/11

drujan .....|11/21/11.|11/29/11.|11/23/11.|12/16/11.|--/--/--.|--/--/--.|--/--/--.|New York City, NY|

prashp1.....|11/28/11.|12/02/11.|11/30/11.|01/17/12.|--/--/--.|--/--/--.|--/--/--.|Hartford, CT.....|

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USCIS Phoenix, Arizona Lockbox

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Maad........|10/31/11.|11/04/11.|11/01/11.|not req-.|01/09/12.|02/21/12.|--/--/--.|Chicago, IL......|

Fatmouse....|10/31/11.|11/08/11.|11/04/11.|Not Req..|--/--/--.|--/--/--.|--/--/--.|San Jose, CA.....|

arvinb......|11/04|11.|11/08/11.|11/09/11.|12/06/11.|--/--/--.|--/--/--.|--/--/--.|Los Angeles, CA..|

Steve&Mary..|11/05/11.|11/15/11.|11/08/11.|12/09/11.|12/23/11.|01/26/12.|02/02/12.|New Orleans, LA..|

gigi673.....|11/10/11.|--/--/--.|--/--/--.|--/--/--.|--/--/--.|--/--/--.|--/--/--.|Portland, OR.....|

Jupiter07...|11/15/11.|11/16/11.|11/16/11.|--/--/--.|12/23/11.|01/27/12.|--/--/--.|Columbus, OH.....|

kstrozyk....|11/15/11.|11/24/11.|11/26/11.|12/19/11.|01/12/12.|02/09/12.|--/--/--.|Fresno, CA.......| EB: 12/07/11

AndyZap.....|11/16/11.|11/23/11.|11/22/11.|12/23/11.|01/07/12.|02/21/12.|--/--/--.|Santa Ana, CA....|

my-angel....|11/18/11.|11/26/11.|11/23/11.|--/--/--.|--/--/--.|--/--/--.|--/--/--.|Los Angeles, CA..|

Dolphin1....|11/22/11.|11/29/11.|11/30/11.|01/09/12.|01/20/12.|02/21/12.|--/--/--.|Phoenix, AZ......|

N4OO........|11/28/11.|12/05/11.|12/07/11.|12/23/11.|--/--/--.|--/--/--.|--/--/--.|Phoenix, AZ......| EB: 12/16/11

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

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ingucis78...|11/12/11.|11/21/11.|11/14/11.|12/28/11.|--/--/--.|--/--/--.|--/--/--.|Fairfax, VA......| EB:12/19/11

tanyaru.....|11/14/11.|11/25/11.|--/--/--.|--/--/--.|--/--/--.|--/--/--.|--/--/--.|Fairfax, VA......|

anagueen83..|10/31/11.|11/07/11.|11/02/11.|NA/NA/NA.|01/17/12.|02/21/12.|--/--/--.|San Francisco, CA|

Blessed N Favored · January 31, 2012

As promised, here is my experience for the N400 citizenship interview. My U.S. citizen husband and I spent the night at the Days Inn, about a block from the USCIS office in New Orleans (Metaire). I was scheduled for 10:30 am and the letter said not to arrive any earlier than 30 minutes before your scheduled time.

We arrived at 10:10am, and went through security. There was no line. I put my interview letter in a slot through the door and was told to sit and wait. About 30 minutes later I was called in. When my husband stood up to walk in with me, the lady said very politely that she only needed me for the interview. So I was on my own!

We walked back to her office and she asked me to remain standing and raise my right hand - and swore to tell the truth.

First thing she asked was to see my green card, government issued ID (drivers license), and passports. She looked at them, and then started flipping through my file. When she saw my auto insurance card (with both our names on it), she asked who drove that car. I said my husband, and that I drove the Prius. At this she started asking me how I liked it and if it needed special gasoline (chit-chat). Then she looked at my employment history on my application and asked who I worked for or if I worked (I'm currently self-employed). So I explained how both my husband and I have the same profession (wildlife biologists) and what kind of work we do (she was very interested in it).

After the work question she asked if I've traveled outside of the country and for how long. I brought with me a detailed list of all my travels with dates. She kinda flipped through my passport pages, but didn't count the stamps or make sure the dates were the same on the application (I've read on VJ that some officers do this!). I did let her know that I had traveled once since I filed the application, and that trip was 10 days long. She also asked if I was a member of any organizations. I am a member of a LOT of conservation and animal advocacy organizations, so she asked me what the ASPCA and some others were.

She asked if my husband's been a US citizen, and I said yes, that I had his passport with me. But she didn't want to/need to see it. Then asked me a bunch of standard questions (have you filed your taxes, do you owe takes, are you a terrorist, have you been arrested, ect). So she printed out a few pages that were the civics/English test. First was the English test. Asked to write down a sentence she read out loud (something about Columbus Day). And then asked me to read a sentence (about Columbus Day).

Then she asked me some of the civics questions, maybe five or six of them (how many judges, declaration of independence, don't remember the others).

She said "it was quick and painless, right?" And printed out two sheets of papers and she checked two boxes on it and asked me to sign. She handed me the N-652 Naturalization interview results, which said "You passed the tests of English and U.S. history and government" and "A) Congratulations! Your application has been recommended for approval. At this time it appears that you have established your eligibility for naturalization. If final approval is granted, you will be notified when and where to report for the Oath Ceremony". She had me sign my two passport pictures.

So I was pretty happy, but then she said "Are you able to come to the oath ceremony on Feb 2, which is next Thursday?" I was SO HAPPY!!!! She gave me a letter with the date and time for the ceremony and other instructions for that day (bring the letter, green card, travel documents, etc). The back of the letter has 8 yes or no questions that must be uestions li the day of the oath (questions like, since the interview have you been arrested, ect).

She never asked to see additional documentation, although I was prepared with a bunch of papers/proof. I did a pretty good job of sending everything in my original application (3 years of taxes, joint savings account, credit cards, health and life insurance, car payments, car insurance -- all joint. Plus we've been married for over six years). She only made a comment about me JUST being eligible for naturalization -- on Jan 5th was my 3-year Green card anniversary.

The officer was very polite and friendly. She even apologized for calling me in a little later than the scheduled time. All in all it was a GREAT experience in the New Orleans office, we were there for one hour, including going through security and waiting to be called in.

Hope this helps other N-400 / New Orleans filers.

Congrats!!! :thumbs:

Jupiter07 · January 31, 2012

As promised, here is my experience for the N400 citizenship interview.

Congrats steve&mary!

I did my FP at Metaire for my AOS and ROC! I lived in AL then and that was the closest - like 2hrs away. But my field office was in Atlanta, GA. Of course there's a FP office in maybe Birmingham, AL, but AL is long for North and South - I lived in Mobile, so Metaire was the closest. I wasn't overly sad cos I got to go to my favorite place - Cafe du Monde and have some beignets!

ingucis78 · January 31, 2012

got this email today.

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), Washington Field Office in Fairfax , Virginia is in possession of your N-400, Application for Naturalization filed pursuant to Section 319(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act. We are ready to schedule your interview. Please select from the following available interview dates and advise accordingly.

January 31

February 1,2,6,7,8,9,13,14,15,16,21,22,27,28,29

March 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, 21, 22

Please note that if you pass all portions of your examination which includes your ability to speak, read, write English and an understanding of the history of the United States, you will be administered the Oath of Allegiance on that date.

If you fail any portion of the test, you will be afforded another opportunity to re-take the failed portion of the exam within 60-90 days.

On the date of the interview you will be required to bring the following with you:

•I-551 Alien Resident Card, Birth Certificate with certified translation

•If you have been arrested bring all court certified court dispositions

•If you have a child under the age of 18 who does not reside with you, you must bring proof of child support payments

•If you have been outside the U.S. on your spouse’s military orders during the past 5 years, you will need to bring copies of the orders, letters of authorization, or DD1278

•Current documentary evidence of a joint marital relationship that includes but is not limited to: Utility bills, bank statements, federal income taxes with W-2 for 2010, 2009, 2008 or IRS transcripts, birth certificates of children in common, phone bills, mortgage statements, deeds, rental leases, auto/life/health insurance, photos, phone bills etc. The evidence must cover a period of three years of marriage (mandatory)

•Evidence that your spouse is a United States Citizen

Please note that the burden is on the applicant to establish that he or she is eligible for the benefit sought

send email abck with the date i picked.do you think i should also call?

steve&mary · January 31, 2012

Thanks! NOLA is a four hour drive for us, but it is such a beautiful drive through the Atchafalya basin that it's not that bad. I haven't been able to go to Cafe du Monde yet - there is always a super busy Looooooong line. Guess that is a testament to how good it is. But, this Thursday, we might just have to swing by for a celebratory coffee and definitely beignets!

Congrats steve&mary!

I did my FP at Metaire for my AOS and ROC! I lived in AL then and that was the closest - like 2hrs away. But my field office was in Atlanta, GA. Of course there's a FP office in maybe Birmingham, AL, but AL is long for North and South - I lived in Mobile, so Metaire was the closest. I wasn't overly sad cos I got to go to my favorite place - Cafe du Monde and have some beignets!

steve&mary · January 31, 2012

Wow! Congrats! I didn't even know that it was possible to choose your own date. It's really neat they let you know that you will be able to swear in the same day. I've got my fingers crossed that you have a great interview.

Personally, I wouldn't call them unless I did not receive some sort of confirmation email regarding the interview date. But that's just me. If anything, it would provide you peace of mind to double check with them that your interview date is confirmed. Good luck!

got this email today.

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), Washington Field Office in Fairfax , Virginia is in possession of your N-400, Application for Naturalization filed pursuant to Section 319(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act. We are ready to schedule your interview. Please select from the following available interview dates and advise accordingly.

January 31

February 1,2,6,7,8,9,13,14,15,16,21,22,27,28,29

March 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, 21, 22

Please note that if you pass all portions of your examination which includes your ability to speak, read, write English and an understanding of the history of the United States, you will be administered the Oath of Allegiance on that date.

If you fail any portion of the test, you will be afforded another opportunity to re-take the failed portion of the exam within 60-90 days.

On the date of the interview you will be required to bring the following with you:

•I-551 Alien Resident Card, Birth Certificate with certified translation

•If you have been arrested bring all court certified court dispositions

•If you have a child under the age of 18 who does not reside with you, you must bring proof of child support payments

•If you have been outside the U.S. on your spouse's military orders during the past 5 years, you will need to bring copies of the orders, letters of authorization, or DD1278

•Current documentary evidence of a joint marital relationship that includes but is not limited to: Utility bills, bank statements, federal income taxes with W-2 for 2010, 2009, 2008 or IRS transcripts, birth certificates of children in common, phone bills, mortgage statements, deeds, rental leases, auto/life/health insurance, photos, phone bills etc. The evidence must cover a period of three years of marriage (mandatory)

•Evidence that your spouse is a United States Citizen

Please note that the burden is on the applicant to establish that he or she is eligible for the benefit sought

send email abck with the date i picked.do you think i should also call?

ingucis78 · January 31, 2012

Wow! Congrats! I didn't even know that it was possible to choose your own date. It's really neat they let you know that you will be able to swear in the same day. I've got my fingers crossed that you have a great interview.

Personally, I wouldn't call them unless I did not receive some sort of confirmation email regarding the interview date. But that's just me. If anything, it would provide you peace of mind to double check with them that your interview date is confirmed. Good luck!

i am not planing on calling right away.i am, thinking on waiting until monday.since i really have no idea on what to expect next..will i be getting email(that i will have to print out and bring with me).will i be getting mail in the mail box.

i asked for febr 28th.

which would give me planty time to study.

Edited January 31, 2012 by ingucis78

anaqueen83 · February 1, 2012

Jupiter07 and steve&mary, congrats with almost becoming USC!! :dance:

Edited February 1, 2012 by anaqueen83

anaqueen83 · February 1, 2012

got this email today.

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), Washington Field Office in Fairfax , Virginia is in possession of your N-400, Application for Naturalization filed pursuant to Section 319(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act. We are ready to schedule your interview. Please select from the following available interview dates and advise accordingly.

January 31

February 1,2,6,7,8,9,13,14,15,16,21,22,27,28,29

March 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, 21, 22

send email back with the date i picked.do you think i should also call?

Wow, ingucis78, that is so cool! Never heard of anything like that, you can actually choose your own date!!

See, it was worth waiting so long, hopefully they will schedule the date you requested, and will mail you you IL soon! :thumbs: !

Bodza · February 2, 2012

Congratulations Steve&Mary and Jupiter07. I hope my interview will be just as smooth as yours

I received my appointment letter today. It was issued on Jan 30th and the interview is scheduled for March 7th.

Could someone please add my dates to the list? Thank you!

ingucis78 · February 2, 2012

adding Bodza interview date.congratulations!!!