N-400 November 2013 Filers

[nlclhc 1]

You will most likely be placed in line a month before the 3rd anniversary of your green card. That will be around January 22, if I read your eligible date correctly. That is what happens over 90% of the time.

I hope so, just a correction it will be in one month before the 5th anniversary since I am applying on those grounds.

[Nica_In_Love 98]

My interview experience was pretty good. Thanks for all your good wishes!

I reached the USCIS office about 15 minutes before my interview time. But I ended up waiting for about 45 minutes - 1 hour before I was called. That was the worst part of the whole experience.

Then the examiner took me to this interview room. Had me stand and raise my right hand to "swear to tell the truth" etc. He said that he had time to go over my application before he called me so this should go rather quick. He asked me for my passport, GC and my driver's license. He didn't ask for any other originals or photocopies of any documents. Then he started going over my application. Confirmed a couple of things with me - full name, other names used, DOB, address, previous address, husband's status, his DOB, how long we've lived at each residence, date of entry to US, when I became a permanent resident, current company, last trip outside US, details of a few other overseas trips etc. Just basic info that was provided in the original application. He looked at the conditional 2 yr. GC (expired) and said he'd like to keep that one. So he returned all the other items except that. He went over the rest of the YES/NO type of questions - ever been detained, part of a communist party, ever been arrested, traffic ticket etc., do you pledge allegiance to US, will you serve in the military of needed etc. Basically to confirm the answers you gave in the N-400 form.

Then he got to the English test and asked me to read the sentence - Who is George Washington? Then he had me write on a piece of paper - Washington was the first president. That was the extent of the english test.

Then he started the civics test and asked me the following questions:

1. Name one war fought by US in 1900s - World War 1.

2. How many voting members are there in the house of representatives - 435.

3. How many years do we elect a house of representative for - 2 years.

4. In what month do we elect the President - November.

5. Who is the father of our country - George Washington.

I can't remember the last question, but I answered them all correctly, so he said I passed the civics test. He had me sign and initial a couple of places.

Then he said that everything looks good and he will recommend me for approval. He gave me a document that had two check marks against the 1. I passed the civics and english test and 2. Congratulations! Your application has been recommended for approval.

Now I just need to wait for the final approval and oath info to come across in the mail. I'm just happy to get this done with!! Hoping that everyone's interview goes smooth as well. Goodluck!!

Congratulations!!! I'm about 3 weeks away from mine. I'm hoping everything goes smooth.

[Birdo 16]

Congratulations!!! Thank you for posting your detailed experience also.

My interview experience was pretty good. Thanks for all your good wishes!

I reached the USCIS office about 15 minutes before my interview time. But I ended up waiting for about 45 minutes - 1 hour before I was called. That was the worst part of the whole experience.

Then the examiner took me to this interview room. Had me stand and raise my right hand to "swear to tell the truth" etc. He said that he had time to go over my application before he called me so this should go rather quick. He asked me for my passport, GC and my driver's license. He didn't ask for any other originals or photocopies of any documents. Then he started going over my application. Confirmed a couple of things with me - full name, other names used, DOB, address, previous address, husband's status, his DOB, how long we've lived at each residence, date of entry to US, when I became a permanent resident, current company, last trip outside US, details of a few other overseas trips etc. Just basic info that was provided in the original application. He looked at the conditional 2 yr. GC (expired) and said he'd like to keep that one. So he returned all the other items except that. He went over the rest of the YES/NO type of questions - ever been detained, part of a communist party, ever been arrested, traffic ticket etc., do you pledge allegiance to US, will you serve in the military of needed etc. Basically to confirm the answers you gave in the N-400 form.

Then he got to the English test and asked me to read the sentence - Who is George Washington? Then he had me write on a piece of paper - Washington was the first president. That was the extent of the english test.

Then he started the civics test and asked me the following questions:

1. Name one war fought by US in 1900s - World War 1.

2. How many voting members are there in the house of representatives - 435.

3. How many years do we elect a house of representative for - 2 years.

4. In what month do we elect the President - November.

5. Who is the father of our country - George Washington.

I can't remember the last question, but I answered them all correctly, so he said I passed the civics test. He had me sign and initial a couple of places.

Then he said that everything looks good and he will recommend me for approval. He gave me a document that had two check marks against the 1. I passed the civics and english test and 2. Congratulations! Your application has been recommended for approval.

Now I just need to wait for the final approval and oath info to come across in the mail. I'm just happy to get this done with!! Hoping that everyone's interview goes smooth as well. Goodluck!!

[Birdo 16]

I hope so, just a correction it will be in one month before the 5th anniversary since I am applying on those grounds.

You should not worry at all. I worried because my eligibility date was over 10 years ago, and they did not change my online status to "in line for interview" for over one month after I had completed biometrics. Now I've been placed "in line" to be scheduled for interview. Who knows what went on behind the scenes for that month and a week.

[Birdo 16]

Hi Everybody , I didn't got my interview letter yet, but I got a yellow paper that says, THIS NOT A INTERVIEW NOTICE, subject : Pre-interview Case File Review,; did anybody got this yellow paper, in this letter they recommend me to bring some paper that I all ready send to them, I do not understand, what do you think , thanks so much for your answer

I received the Yellow Letter yesterday and it told me to bring with me driver license, passports and proof that I have paid my one single traffic ticket from 2006. It's a standard letter.

[Wait & Watch 0]

My interview experience was pretty good. Thanks for all your good wishes!

I reached the USCIS office about 15 minutes before my interview time. But I ended up waiting for about 45 minutes - 1 hour before I was called. That was the worst part of the whole experience.

Then the examiner took me to this interview room. Had me stand and raise my right hand to "swear to tell the truth" etc. He said that he had time to go over my application before he called me so this should go rather quick. He asked me for my passport, GC and my driver's license. He didn't ask for any other originals or photocopies of any documents. Then he started going over my application. Confirmed a couple of things with me - full name, other names used, DOB, address, previous address, husband's status, his DOB, how long we've lived at each residence, date of entry to US, when I became a permanent resident, current company, last trip outside US, details of a few other overseas trips etc. Just basic info that was provided in the original application. He looked at the conditional 2 yr. GC (expired) and said he'd like to keep that one. So he returned all the other items except that. He went over the rest of the YES/NO type of questions - ever been detained, part of a communist party, ever been arrested, traffic ticket etc., do you pledge allegiance to US, will you serve in the military of needed etc. Basically to confirm the answers you gave in the N-400 form.

Then he got to the English test and asked me to read the sentence - Who is George Washington? Then he had me write on a piece of paper - Washington was the first president. That was the extent of the english test.

Then he started the civics test and asked me the following questions:

1. Name one war fought by US in 1900s - World War 1.

2. How many voting members are there in the house of representatives - 435.

3. How many years do we elect a house of representative for - 2 years.

4. In what month do we elect the President - November.

5. Who is the father of our country - George Washington.

I can't remember the last question, but I answered them all correctly, so he said I passed the civics test. He had me sign and initial a couple of places.

Then he said that everything looks good and he will recommend me for approval. He gave me a document that had two check marks against the 1. I passed the civics and english test and 2. Congratulations! Your application has been recommended for approval.

Now I just need to wait for the final approval and oath info to come across in the mail. I'm just happy to get this done with!! Hoping that everyone's interview goes smooth as well. Goodluck!!

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Congragulation upon becoming USC Bundle of thanks for sharing your Interview experience with us.

Good Luck All

[Toota 0]

Don't worry you will be approved. I've seen people who were outside for a longer time and for approved. Your file has to just go through supervisor

Thanks for your answer

Edited January 15, 2014 by Toota

[Toota 0]

Waiting impatiently for thier decision

Anybody knows how long would this take?

[antito 0]

Is it possible to get interview date before anniversary date?

Thanks for inputs.

[Birdo 16]

I don't think so. I base this on the fact that in some places the Oath ceremony is conducted the same day as interview, and you cannot become a citizen before you're eligible.

Edited January 15, 2014 by Birdo

[Nica_In_Love 98]

My interview experience was pretty good. Thanks for all your good wishes!

Hey! I forgot to ask you, after you waited 45 minutes, how long did the actual interview take? I noticed the letter says about 2 hours. Just wondering how accurate that was.

Congrats again!

[Kraj.d 1]

Hi Folks,

I just received a status change email from USCIS that they have dispatched my interview schedule letter....

Will update my timeline upon receiving the letter..

Raj

[Wait & Watch 0]

Greetings All,

Just a quick and a silly question that raised in my mind that what if someone during his/her half journey to Interview he happens to fly overseas?, what impact will it bring on the case ? Let’s say is it fusible for an applicant to put his case on hold till he gets back to States? Did anyone experience a weirdo scenario like this before? Don't hesitate to drop your line for me

Regards

[suzukiwookie 1]

I checked online at USCIS.gov and it says that they have scheduled me, and they sent the letter out yesterday. I was so impatient and curious that I called the 800 number to see if they could tell me the date - the lady on the phone told me that I'd have to wait for my letter... So I guess I have to wait.

[Birdo 16]

I checked online at USCIS.gov and it says that they have scheduled me, and they sent the letter out yesterday. I was so impatient and curious that I called the 800 number to see if they could tell me the date - the lady on the phone told me that I'd have to wait for my letter... So I guess I have to wait.

Yea... it's just gonna be a couple of days wait for you.