N-400 NOVEMBER 2011 FILERS

[rakosik 2]

also i just got email and text saying my interview is scheduled and should get letter in the mail within 14 day.boy they are running behind.

Congrats!!! So you only received your interview notice in the mail but never got an email and update for your online status?

[kstrozyk 13]

These notifications are not reliable. At the interview I was given an Oath letter for the ceremony to be in 2 weeks. Few days after my interview, the status changed to oath scheduling que and has been like this since then, even though my ceremony was last Thursday.

Congrats!!! So you only received your interview notice in the mail but never got an email and update for your online status?

[ingucis78 1]

I had my interview at Washington DC field office.

so we left our house yesterday at 7 am.we got to USCIS office around 8.30.went thue the security,then to 2nd floor.droped off the letter and was told to sit down and wait until IO will call my name.the waiting room was pretty full and i have to say..it was really hard to hear them calling your name.i wish they would use micrafon or somthing.so my hubby had his ears wide open and was listening .i on the other hand the whole time was freeking out and trying to study some more.hubby ended up taking the book away and said.relax you are readdy.

my name was called 9am on a dot.the IO was older,really really sweet,calm lady.she made a coment about how cold my hands are.i was like sorry.they always cold(hubby calls me ice queen),and when i'm nervous they get even colder.

but she said,dont be nervoues,you will do great and when this all is over youy will say..wow this was easy,why did i even worrie.and she was soooooooo right on that one

fist she swore me in.then she told me to sit down.looked over my aplication.he asked me the quastion about if i was willing to serve the military if needed and then she said..i guess you allready are in the military. (i'm military wife).

then she asked me if i bring any paperwork with me.and ye i ahd EVERYZTHING with me.she was...wow you are ready to show me anything.so she ended up taking and keeping everything from 2009 i bring with me

then she asked me to read out loud:

WHEN IS COLUMBUS DAY?

and write:

COLUMBUS DAY IS IN OKTOBER

then she asked me

NAME ONE BRANCH OR PART OF GOVERNMENT

WE ELECT A U.C.SENATOR FOR HOW MANY YEARS

IF BOTH THE PRESIDENT AND VICE PRESIDENT CAN NO LONGER SERVE,WHO BECOMES PRESIDENT

WHAT DOES THE PRESIDENT'S CABINET DO

HOW MANY JUSTICES ARE ON THE SUPREME CORT

WHO WAS THE FIRST PRESIDENT

then she told me CONGRATULATIONS.i passes and gave me letter.then she made a call to find out what time the oath ceremony is.and was told that it's at 2 pm and told me to be back at 1 pm

so we had tons of time to kill until then.we went out for branch(it was nice,just hubby adn i).i dont even remember what is like to eat slow.

we were back at the office by 1 like we were told to.handed over my letter and waited.difretn IO called my name around 1.30.she took both of my GC(i was trying to be funny and ask if i can keep the 2year one as suvenire).she told me..you funny,i like you..but NO..hand it over. then she asked me to look over the certificate and make shore everything is correct.it was

then i was told to go back and she will call my name in few min once everything is ready

my name was called i think few min before 2 pm.hubby and i fallowed the lady in to the room were the ceremony was held.i was told to sit down and hubby was told to sit behind me.there were only 2 of us taking the oath ,both military).1st the IO talked to as about the passports,how and were to store the certificate(she said sice we both move around a lot. ) then SS,register to vote and all that other stuff.she gave us white envelope with little flag inside,letter from our president,papport aplication and couple other things

then suprviser came in to swear us in.she told us that we have to *comunicate*.she had to restart all over again since we were not sahying it together.my hubby got such a kick out of the whole process.

finally we were done.the supervicer congratulated both of us.and it was over.

it was really neet,but i felt like somthing was missing.i guess the whole official ceremony,lots of people,hand clapping all taht.but oh well.

i came in there that morning as LAtvia citizen and left around 2.30 as US citizen.

we made it home on time to pick our DD from school.my 2 year old was also good for the sitter(which i was really worried about the whole time.he has never really bin gone from me for this long).but he did great.

we were complitly exasted when we got home and could not wait for bedtime.

but it was beastifful day.i still look at the certificate and cant believe it has my picture on it and i am US citizen.

wanted to say THANK YOU for all your help and advice when i was going crazy and wondering what was going on.we plan on celebration this weekend when we go out on a date.

[ingucis78 1]

Congrats!!! So you only received your interview notice in the mail but never got an email and update for your online status?

my last update was on dec 22nd when i was placed in line for interview scheduling.i never got interview letter in mail.i got email,that i printed out and had to bring with me to the interview.(that was my interview letter)

[kstrozyk 13]

Congratulations!

I had my interview at Washington DC field office.

so we left our house yesterday at 7 am.we got to USCIS office around 8.30.went thue the security,then to 2nd floor.droped off the letter and was told to sit down and wait until IO will call my name.the waiting room was pretty full and i have to say..it was really hard to hear them calling your name.i wish they would use micrafon or somthing.so my hubby had his ears wide open and was listening .i on the other hand the whole time was freeking out and trying to study some more.hubby ended up taking the book away and said.relax you are readdy.

my name was called 9am on a dot.the IO was older,really really sweet,calm lady.she made a coment about how cold my hands are.i was like sorry.they always cold(hubby calls me ice queen),and when i'm nervous they get even colder.

but she said,dont be nervoues,you will do great and when this all is over youy will say..wow this was easy,why did i even worrie.and she was soooooooo right on that one

fist she swore me in.then she told me to sit down.looked over my aplication.he asked me the quastion about if i was willing to serve the military if needed and then she said..i guess you allready are in the military. (i'm military wife).

then she asked me if i bring any paperwork with me.and ye i ahd EVERYZTHING with me.she was...wow you are ready to show me anything.so she ended up taking and keeping everything from 2009 i bring with me

then she asked me to read out loud:

WHEN IS COLUMBUS DAY?

and write:

COLUMBUS DAY IS IN OKTOBER

then she asked me

NAME ONE BRANCH OR PART OF GOVERNMENT

WE ELECT A U.C.SENATOR FOR HOW MANY YEARS

IF BOTH THE PRESIDENT AND VICE PRESIDENT CAN NO LONGER SERVE,WHO BECOMES PRESIDENT

WHAT DOES THE PRESIDENT'S CABINET DO

HOW MANY JUSTICES ARE ON THE SUPREME CORT

WHO WAS THE FIRST PRESIDENT

then she told me CONGRATULATIONS.i passes and gave me letter.then she made a call to find out what time the oath ceremony is.and was told that it's at 2 pm and told me to be back at 1 pm

so we had tons of time to kill until then.we went out for branch(it was nice,just hubby adn i).i dont even remember what is like to eat slow.

we were back at the office by 1 like we were told to.handed over my letter and waited.difretn IO called my name around 1.30.she took both of my GC(i was trying to be funny and ask if i can keep the 2year one as suvenire).she told me..you funny,i like you..but NO..hand it over. then she asked me to look over the certificate and make shore everything is correct.it was

then i was told to go back and she will call my name in few min once everything is ready

my name was called i think few min before 2 pm.hubby and i fallowed the lady in to the room were the ceremony was held.i was told to sit down and hubby was told to sit behind me.there were only 2 of us taking the oath ,both military).1st the IO talked to as about the passports,how and were to store the certificate(she said sice we both move around a lot. ) then SS,register to vote and all that other stuff.she gave us white envelope with little flag inside,letter from our president,papport aplication and couple other things

then suprviser came in to swear us in.she told us that we have to *comunicate*.she had to restart all over again since we were not sahying it together.my hubby got such a kick out of the whole process.

finally we were done.the supervicer congratulated both of us.and it was over.

it was really neet,but i felt like somthing was missing.i guess the whole official ceremony,lots of people,hand clapping all taht.but oh well.

i came in there that morning as LAtvia citizen and left around 2.30 as US citizen.

we made it home on time to pick our DD from school.my 2 year old was also good for the sitter(which i was really worried about the whole time.he has never really bin gone from me for this long).but he did great.

we were complitly exasted when we got home and could not wait for bedtime.

but it was beastifful day.i still look at the certificate and cant believe it has my picture on it and i am US citizen.

wanted to say THANK YOU for all your help and advice when i was going crazy and wondering what was going on.we plan on celebration this weekend when we go out on a date.

[foreignfantasy 0]

I had my interview at Washington DC field office.

so we left our house yesterday at 7 am.we got to USCIS office around 8.30.went thue the security,then to 2nd floor.droped off the letter and was told to sit down and wait until IO will call my name.the waiting room was pretty full and i have to say..it was really hard to hear them calling your name.i wish they would use micrafon or somthing.so my hubby had his ears wide open and was listening .i on the other hand the whole time was freeking out and trying to study some more.hubby ended up taking the book away and said.relax you are readdy.

my name was called 9am on a dot.the IO was older,really really sweet,calm lady.she made a coment about how cold my hands are.i was like sorry.they always cold(hubby calls me ice queen),and when i'm nervous they get even colder.

but she said,dont be nervoues,you will do great and when this all is over youy will say..wow this was easy,why did i even worrie.and she was soooooooo right on that one

fist she swore me in.then she told me to sit down.looked over my aplication.he asked me the quastion about if i was willing to serve the military if needed and then she said..i guess you allready are in the military. (i'm military wife).

then she asked me if i bring any paperwork with me.and ye i ahd EVERYZTHING with me.she was...wow you are ready to show me anything.so she ended up taking and keeping everything from 2009 i bring with me

then she asked me to read out loud:

WHEN IS COLUMBUS DAY?

and write:

COLUMBUS DAY IS IN OKTOBER

then she asked me

NAME ONE BRANCH OR PART OF GOVERNMENT

WE ELECT A U.C.SENATOR FOR HOW MANY YEARS

IF BOTH THE PRESIDENT AND VICE PRESIDENT CAN NO LONGER SERVE,WHO BECOMES PRESIDENT

WHAT DOES THE PRESIDENT'S CABINET DO

HOW MANY JUSTICES ARE ON THE SUPREME CORT

WHO WAS THE FIRST PRESIDENT

then she told me CONGRATULATIONS.i passes and gave me letter.then she made a call to find out what time the oath ceremony is.and was told that it's at 2 pm and told me to be back at 1 pm

so we had tons of time to kill until then.we went out for branch(it was nice,just hubby adn i).i dont even remember what is like to eat slow.

we were back at the office by 1 like we were told to.handed over my letter and waited.difretn IO called my name around 1.30.she took both of my GC(i was trying to be funny and ask if i can keep the 2year one as suvenire).she told me..you funny,i like you..but NO..hand it over. then she asked me to look over the certificate and make shore everything is correct.it was

then i was told to go back and she will call my name in few min once everything is ready

my name was called i think few min before 2 pm.hubby and i fallowed the lady in to the room were the ceremony was held.i was told to sit down and hubby was told to sit behind me.there were only 2 of us taking the oath ,both military).1st the IO talked to as about the passports,how and were to store the certificate(she said sice we both move around a lot. ) then SS,register to vote and all that other stuff.she gave us white envelope with little flag inside,letter from our president,papport aplication and couple other things

then suprviser came in to swear us in.she told us that we have to *comunicate*.she had to restart all over again since we were not sahying it together.my hubby got such a kick out of the whole process.

finally we were done.the supervicer congratulated both of us.and it was over.

it was really neet,but i felt like somthing was missing.i guess the whole official ceremony,lots of people,hand clapping all taht.but oh well.

i came in there that morning as LAtvia citizen and left around 2.30 as US citizen.

we made it home on time to pick our DD from school.my 2 year old was also good for the sitter(which i was really worried about the whole time.he has never really bin gone from me for this long).but he did great.

we were complitly exasted when we got home and could not wait for bedtime.

but it was beastifful day.i still look at the certificate and cant believe it has my picture on it and i am US citizen.

wanted to say THANK YOU for all your help and advice when i was going crazy and wondering what was going on.we plan on celebration this weekend when we go out on a date.

That is soooooo funny!!! I had to write the same exact sentence, and I had the same questions as you did, but in Chicago!

Congratulations!

[Marceonce 0]

Somebody please help me

I called USCIS today to inquire about my application. I believed the 1st officer transfered me to a 2nd tier agent, not sure about this. The 2nd tier agent told me that my application still is at the National Benefit Center. I was like "ahhhh???" I received an email on Feb. 3rd about my application being placed in line for interview. So, does anyone know if this e-mail mean that my application is at the local office? He sounded like he knew what he was talking about but at the same time very confusing. Please somebody help me with this...

Thank you,

[Jupiter07 12]

Somebody please help me

I called USCIS today to inquire about my application. I believed the 1st officer transfered me to a 2nd tier agent, not sure about this. The 2nd tier agent told me that my application still is at the National Benefit Center. I was like "ahhhh???" I received an email on Feb. 3rd about my application being placed in line for interview. So, does anyone know if this e-mail mean that my application is at the local office? He sounded like he knew what he was talking about but at the same time very confusing. Please somebody help me with this...

Thank you,

What application are you talking about? This thread is for those who filed N400 in Nov, I haven't seen your name - we can't answer your question without information on your application.

[Ree 9]

I received an email on Feb. 3rd about my application being placed in line for interview. So, does anyone know if this e-mail mean that my application is at the local office?

I believe this email means that your application is ready to be sent to your local office when your local office requests it. NBC is like a sorting center and a storage, they keep the applications there until the local offices ready to accept them. When your local office receives your application, you will get another email, saying that your application is now scheduled for interview.

[ingucis78 1]

Somebody please help me

I called USCIS today to inquire about my application. I believed the 1st officer transfered me to a 2nd tier agent, not sure about this. The 2nd tier agent told me that my application still is at the National Benefit Center. I was like "ahhhh???" I received an email on Feb. 3rd about my application being placed in line for interview. So, does anyone know if this e-mail mean that my application is at the local office? He sounded like he knew what he was talking about but at the same time very confusing. Please somebody help me with this...

Thank you,

i was placed in line for interview scheduling dec 22nd.but my file did not leave for fairfax VA until jan 10th(if i rember corectley).when i talked to the military helpline,they were not shore WHY it took so long(i guess all the holidays there slowed things down).i think my file finally made it to VA i think on the 18th or 19th

[Marceonce 0]

What application are you talking about? This thread is for those who filed N400 in Nov, I haven't seen your name - we can't answer your question without information on your application.

Is my signature public? Please let me know. I put on there my timeline. I stressed out silently but I could not hold it anymore.

[rakosik 2]

These notifications are not reliable. At the interview I was given an Oath letter for the ceremony to be in 2 weeks. Few days after my interview, the status changed to oath scheduling que and has been like this since then, even though my ceremony was last Thursday.

Thanks, waiting gets very frustrating and it looks like NY has the longest processing time. I keep checking my case for any updates but so far it is stuck at "in line for interview schdualing" since Dec 22nd

[NotBonJovi 6]

ingucis78 - Congratulations!!

I had the same questions and was asked to write the same thing when I had my interview 5 days ago.

[drujan 0]

Thanks, waiting gets very frustrating and it looks like NY has the longest processing time. I keep checking my case for any updates but so far it is stuck at "in line for interview schdualing" since Dec 22nd

Same here... I'm also waiting in NY, and also still stuck at "in line for interview" since Dec 22nd. According to some other boards, looks like NY currently takes the longest. It's very frustrating.

Oh, well, we just have to be patient...

Congratulations to all who finished their immigration journey and became citizens!

[ingucis78 1]

ingucis78 - Congratulations!!

I had the same questions and was asked to write the same thing when I had my interview 5 days ago.

that is very intresting.makes me wonder how *rendom* they really ask quastions