N-400 May 2013 Filers

[MrMrs Drummer 4]

I received the yellow letter today, just saying I need to bring my ID and documents demonstrating the termination of a previous marriage. Strange they send a yellow letter for documents that were already in the appointment list

[kanga 2]

Thank you all so much It has been wonderful looking on here daily and seeing the progression and nerves - just makes you know you are not alone I will still be checking in to cheer you on.

Nothing to worry about though, I think they understand this is our choice and they know what we have been through - just be honest. he officer said that so many people tell little fibs and they always get caught out. He stressed that (which then made me think did I screw up lol)

It was a very emotional day for me too - last time I walk in to the Department of Homeland Security building, last three hour trip to San Antonio for immigration - I will be an American (I never intended on getting citizenship when I arrived 10 years ago - then again I never imagined living in America lol)

So trading in my Akubra (google it) for a Stetson lol ( I will always be an Aussie, I am proud of my roots, but I will be very proud next week to be a dual citizen )

I received the yellow letter today, just saying I need to bring my ID and documents demonstrating the termination of a previous marriage. Strange they send a yellow letter for documents that were already in the appointment list

My yellow letter said to bring my driver's license lol

[kanga 2]

Ohhh and an added bonus! Song41 (who I always think of as songbird for reasons I have yet to learn lol) have struck up a lovely friendship which I am sure will continue for many years

[Terry J 50]

Good Morning everyone Happy Thursday

So i received two letters yesterday (Form N-445, Notice of Naturalization Oath Ceremony) for my Oath Ceremony schedule in Chicago, 101 West Congress Parkway,Chicago, IL 60605....on Monday, August 26 2013 at 1:00PM. Wow what a relief, feeling excited

BTW our wedding anniversary is falling on Aug 27 ...Good luck to everyone in line, God Bless.

Question: For my passport, do i need to provide pics or the pic taken during my biometric appointment will be used for my passport?? Please clarify.

Best Regards, S. Umer

Very cool! Aug 26th happens to be my birthday so it's a great day for you to become a citizen Enjoy the moment!

[Terry J 50]

Thanks songbird and sumer - here to deliver the good news

Arrived at 8:50 for 9am appointment - went in at 10 (never ever been early down there lol)

The man was really lovely, we chatted on the way to his office. He swore me in. Had computer problems - had to reboot, went through my application. Asked me the questions:

Who is the President?

What are the parties in America?

What party does the President belong to?

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

Name three of the original states.

There was probably one more but I can't think what it was (sorry)

He asked if I would be able to attend a ceremony soon. I said yes. He said How does next Thursday the 29th sound? I said great - he said go down stairs and I will bring you the letter.

I received the text saying I had been scheduled for oath ceremony on the way home (it was a 3 hour drive there and back)

So next week I will be an AusMerican or an AmerStralian - take your pick lol

Can someone update please - Oath ceremony August 29. Three months from start to finish Actually a little longer cause I screwed up initially lol

Thank you for all your warm wishes and help along the way. Good luck to everyone waiting on letters and tests etc - I will still be popping in to check on you all

It was really lovely, I was nervous but it was good - great day all round

Congratulations and I am happy for you Kanga!

[SONG41 15]

Kanga You have been an amazing support to us as we enter the final phase of our journey we hope!!

I am sure we are going to meet & enjoy your company in the future.

VJ has guided us every step of the way & answered silly questions we have got stuck with.

Will be so pleased to get Friday out of the way & hope all goes well with the nerves & everything!

Song 41 is a Dave Mathews reference! However I will take the song bird option too even though I can not sing!

[kanga 2]

Thanks Terry J!

Thanks for the compliment song

You'll be fine song41, my nerves actually left when I heard my name. As long as hubby is right with the questions. One thing I do wish I had done was get someone to read the questions to me - I used the CD and book and an online site that asked the questions, I did find that I wasn't really listening to the questions, they were just in order lol When he asked me Who wrote the declaration of Independence every single name we had to remember was in my head lol hmmm maybe I was still a little nervous.

I know you will be fine - don't stress it, the stress I put myself through for 6 questions in hindsight was hideous. Just enjoy it.

Ohhhhh one thing I did do wrong on the application - it asks whether you are or have been a member of any groups. This was in the section where they also ask if you have had any terrorist contact or nazi party affiliations or whether I had been a prostitute (still makes me laugh) so I assumed it was asking if I had had any affiliations with not-so-nice groups and said no. At the interview, when he asked me it sounded different and I just blurted out "wait do you mean like community groups because I have." That is actually what they wanted. He listed mine down during the interview (they were CERT (community emergency response team), the Sheriff's Posse and CPAA (Community Police Academy alumni) - so nothing at all dodgy) I just misunderstood that question - no penalty - I just explained and he was happy.

[katraska78 6]

I'm having my interview pretty soon (sep/3) and we moved this weekend. What do I do? Do I fill an A-11 form and take it with me to the interview? Or shall I just mail it? do I submit it online? All if the above? Help! Please!

[kanga 2]

I'm having my interview pretty soon (sep/3) and we moved this weekend. What do I do? Do I fill an A-11 form and take it with me to the interview? Or shall I just mail it? do I submit it online? All if the above? Help! Please!

I would do all of them. Do it online for sure, don't wait until the interview because it is done at a different place, but I would take a copy of the A-11 with me to the interview - they may be able to check if it has been changed. Also make sure you have mail from your old address forwarded.

[sumer 1]

getting ready for my Oath ceremony today

[SONG41 15]

Wow that is so exciting, let us all know how it goes.

[hopeful2013 0]

05/16/2013 Mailed N400 Packet via FEDEX(overnight) $65.00

05/17/2013 USCIS Arizona Office Received packet

05/20/2013 Email Notification -RECEIPT of packet

05/25/2013 Received Letter of Acceptance

05/28/2013 USCIS Mailed Notice of Biometrics

05/31/2013 Received Letter Notice of Biometrics scheduled for 6/10/2013

06/04/2013 Walked in for Biometrics at USCIS Oakland, CA

walked in at 10:15 am, left cell phone in the car

show appointment notice & green card to the guard

Guard will notify OIC to see you because you are coming earlier than appointed date.

OIC wil ask for green card, how you obtained your GC & the reason for early appointment

Fill out paperwork, all done by 10:50 am total time 35 minutes

06/07/2013 ONLINE STATUS: In line for Interview & Scheduling

06/18/2013 ONLINE STATUS: Testing & Interview

Received INTERVIEW LETTER scheduled for 7/23/2013

07/23/2013 Interview Day - 30 mins interview, IO was very thorough and STERN

Questions asked:

1. What group of people was taken to America as slaves?

2. Why did the colonists fight the British?

3. What is the name of the VP in US?

4. Who makes Federal Laws?

5. How many amendments does the constitution have?

6. What territory did US bought from France?

Passed Civic & English Test however "cannot make a decision yet"

IO stated that Supervisor need to review my 5 inches thick file before approval

08/26/2013 ONLINE STATUS: In que for Oath Ceremony

(just waiting for Oath Ceremony Letter to come in the mail)

Edited August 26, 2013 by hopeful2013

[JD.TH 1]

Hi KataandFreddy,

We had a similar experience. We moved 2 days after interview but had one month window for both old and new places.

First check if your new place is still within the same district. Ours is in the same district, so we file AR-11 online AFTER interview.

https://egov.uscis.gov/crisgwi/go?action=offices.type&OfficeLocator.office_type=LO

We used PO Box as mailing address on N-400 form, so still received oath letter at PO Box after filing AR-11.

Good luck to your interview.

I'm having my interview pretty soon (sep/3) and we moved this weekend. What do I do? Do I fill an A-11 form and take it with me to the interview? Or shall I just mail it? do I submit it online? All if the above? Help! Please!

[Butterfly2 70]

I have already received interview letter 3 weeks ago, but I have received email and text today about that update.is that normal never received email or text before , is that normal, my interview is next week. any guess why?. good luck to every one. bye.

[sumer 1]

Hello everyone, just got back from my Oath ceremony. It was a good/emotional experience becoming the US Citizen. Got the Naturalization Letter and also applied to register for vote. There were 140 candidate from 40 countries....Next step is to apply for US passport and update social security records.

Best of luck to everyone, regards, S. Umer