N-400 December 2013 Filers

[krishna12 0]

I had my interview this morning at Holtsville USCIS center. The office was huge, but parking aplenty. Give 5 minutes for airport-style security. They opened 10 minutes before 7am and I arrived 6:53 for my 7am interview. Handed my interview letter at exactly 7am. I waited 20-25 minutes and I was the 3rd person called in. I had a courteous, friendly gentleman and he obviously reviewed my file already because he asked how was my drive from my town etc. We chatted for a bit while we walked to his office. Before sitting down, he asked me to raise my right hand and swear to tell the truth, in which I said yes. Told me to say "Columbus day is in October", and I wrote down "Columbus day is October 25th". We asked me 6 questions: "Who succeeds if president and VP are incapable?", "What did declaration of independence do?", "How many years are senators elected for?", "Name a branch of the government", "What does the cabinet do?", "How many justices are there?". Then he reviewed my application, asked me to sign a couple of papers including my name-change file. He knew I worked at a nearby hospital and asked if I had work today to which I said yes to. He said that the interview should be over shortly. He reiterated a couple of questions from the application, and he checked everything really quickly. Then he started saying that 1-2 usually fail the exam everyday, once a month someone gets arrested during the interview. I asked for what, and he gave me several examples on why they would arrest someone. I was thinking in my head why is he telling me this?!" haha. He then compiled all the application and put it back in the folder. He saw that I had my IRS paperwork with me and he said that I won't even need it since he already reviewed them all previously. I saw him stamp a big "APPROVED" in front of the application and signed it. He handed me N-652 and checked "You passed the test of English and US history & government", and "A) ___ Congratulations. Your application has been recommended for approval."

He then said that was it, and walked me to the exit. He said to wait for the oath ceremony paper which should come in 3 weeks.

I'm happy to pass the interview and hoping to finish my journey soon!

Also, I made it to my exam at 8am right on time!

Congratulations..Thanks for sharing your experience..When you say they reviewed your file...you mean N-400 application?.

Arrested during interview..what for?....

Congratulations..Thanks for sharing your experience..When you say they reviewed your file...you mean N-400 application?.

Arrested during interview..what for?....

[DebbyNSeyi 15]

I had my interview this morning at Holtsville USCIS center. The office was huge, but parking aplenty. Give 5 minutes for airport-style security. They opened 10 minutes before 7am and I arrived 6:53 for my 7am interview. Handed my interview letter at exactly 7am. I waited 20-25 minutes and I was the 3rd person called in. I had a courteous, friendly gentleman and he obviously reviewed my file already because he asked how was my drive from my town etc. We chatted for a bit while we walked to his office. Before sitting down, he asked me to raise my right hand and swear to tell the truth, in which I said yes. Told me to say "Columbus day is in October", and I wrote down "Columbus day is October 25th". We asked me 6 questions: "Who succeeds if president and VP are incapable?", "What did declaration of independence do?", "How many years are senators elected for?", "Name a branch of the government", "What does the cabinet do?", "How many justices are there?". Then he reviewed my application, asked me to sign a couple of papers including my name-change file. He knew I worked at a nearby hospital and asked if I had work today to which I said yes to. He said that the interview should be over shortly. He reiterated a couple of questions from the application, and he checked everything really quickly. Then he started saying that 1-2 usually fail the exam everyday, once a month someone gets arrested during the interview. I asked for what, and he gave me several examples on why they would arrest someone. I was thinking in my head why is he telling me this?!" haha. He then compiled all the application and put it back in the folder. He saw that I had my IRS paperwork with me and he said that I won't even need it since he already reviewed them all previously. I saw him stamp a big "APPROVED" in front of the application and signed it. He handed me N-652 and checked "You passed the test of English and US history & government", and "A) ___ Congratulations. Your application has been recommended for approval."

He then said that was it, and walked me to the exit. He said to wait for the oath ceremony paper which should come in 3 weeks.

I'm happy to pass the interview and hoping to finish my journey soon!

Also, I made it to my exam at 8am right on time!

Jcarlo, just curious. Did you apply for your citizenship based on 3 year of 5 year eligibility?

[DebbyNSeyi 15]

Hi debbynseyi. Any updates??

Hi Nounou! Unfortunately, no updates as of yet. The Immigration Officer that interviewed my husband said that it would probably be a few weeks before we hear anything and we will receive a written notice in the mail. I keep checking the online case status updates but nothing's changed. Just keeping my fingers crossed that we don't have to wait too much longer. I just want to be finished with this whole visa journey already. We've been on this journey non-stop since mid-2008 and we are t-i-r-e-d!!!

[jcarlo 2]

Congratulations..Thanks for sharing your experience..When you say they reviewed your file...you mean N-400 application?.

Arrested during interview..what for?....

Yes, they went through my application line by line.

If you read my subsequent posts after that, I shared some of the reasons why applicants get arrested during the interview.

Jcarlo, just curious. Did you apply for your citizenship based on 3 year of 5 year eligibility?

5 years.

[DebbyNSeyi 15]

Woo Hoo! Hubby has been approved! And we got text message to check our online case status and this is what it said!

SOOO HAPPY NOW!!! :joy:

Oath Ceremony

On May 12, 2014, we scheduled you for your oath ceremony and sent a notice providing the date, time, and location. If you move prior to the scheduled ceremony, please use our Change of Address online tool to update your case with your new address or call our customer service center at 1-800-375-5283.

[jcarlo 2]

Just received a text message saying I'm in line for oath ceremony!

Woo Hoo! Hubby has been approved! And we got text message to check our online case status and this is what it said!

SOOO HAPPY NOW!!! :joy:

Oath Ceremony

On May 12, 2014, we scheduled you for your oath ceremony and sent a notice providing the date, time, and location. If you move prior to the scheduled ceremony, please use our Change of Address online tool to update your case with your new address or call our customer service center at 1-800-375-5283.

Cheers, me too! Maybe we'll see each other at the oath ceremony

[DebbyNSeyi 15]

Just received a text message saying I'm in line for oath ceremony!

Cheers, me too! Maybe we'll see each other at the oath ceremony

We'll have to let each other know what dates we get for the Oath ceremony

[krishna12 0]

Yes, they went through my application line by line.

If you read my subsequent posts after that, I shared some of the reasons why applicants get arrested during the interview.

5 years.

Thanks..I just read it

[Wait & Watch 0]

I had the same exact experience in chicago, on april 8 2013 still nothing in the mail or approval notice. I called yesterday talked to tieer2 officer. he said i have 90 more days for them to make decision. I m really frustrated

any luck?

[Wait & Watch 0]

Hi Nounou! Unfortunately, no updates as of yet. The Immigration Officer that interviewed my husband said that it would probably be a few weeks before we hear anything and we will receive a written notice in the mail. I keep checking the online case status updates but nothing's changed. Just keeping my fingers crossed that we don't have to wait too much longer. I just want to be finished with this whole visa journey already. We've been on this journey non-stop since mid-2008 and we are t-i-r-e-d!!!

Congratulation !!!! I’m still shuffling on a same boat

[bostonian 0]

I interviewed last Monday and just received an email from USCIS saying that I am now in the oath scheduling queue. The Boston office appears to be slow, but steady!

Hopefully I don't have to wait too long before I receive the Oath ceremony invitation and the ceremony itself.

[nounou11 1]

Woo Hoo! Hubby has been approved! And we got text message to check our online case status and this is what it said!

SOOO HAPPY NOW!!! :joy:

Oath Ceremony

On May 12, 2014, we scheduled you for your oath ceremony and sent a notice providing the date, time, and location. If you move prior to the scheduled ceremony, please use our Change of Address online tool to update your case with your new address or call our customer service center at 1-800-375-5283.

Way to go,DebbyNSeyi...not even the oath scheduling que but the oath scheduled!!! I think in life there is a reason for everything...you just made a big jump..good for you guys...i hope i will move from oath scheduling que to scheduled this week...but its ok i can wait..its the end of the journey...Again enjoy guys...i just hope that everybody on this forum from the same city should meet and know each other and celebrate together..just an idea of mine anyway...cheers!!!! Edited May 12, 2014 by nounou11

[DebbyNSeyi 15]

Congratulation !!!! I’m still shuffling on a same boat

Baba Jani, I'm sure you will hear from them soon; one thing I learned is that every office operates differently. Just hang in there a bit longer!

I interviewed last Monday and just received an email from USCIS saying that I am now in the oath scheduling queue. The Boston office appears to be slow, but steady!

Hopefully I don't have to wait too long before I receive the Oath ceremony invitation and the ceremony itself.

Hopefully, the queue will move quickly and you'll be scheduled. Congrats on being approved!

Way to go,DebbyNSeyi...not even the oath scheduling que but the oath scheduled!!! I think in life there is a reason for everything...you just made a big jump..good for you guys...i hope i will move from oath scheduling que to scheduled this week...but its ok i can wait..its the end of the journey...Again enjoy guys...i just hope that everybody on this forum from the same city should meet and know each other and celebrate together..just an idea of mine anyway...cheers!!!!

Yes, I seemed to have skipped the oath scheduling queue step! LOL I also wish that we all get through this process successfully and we can all move on with the visa journey behind us!

[nounou11 1]

Baba Jani, I'm sure you will hear from them soon; one thing I learned is that every office operates differently. Just hang in there a bit longer!

Hopefully, the queue will move quickly and you'll be scheduled. Congrats on being approved!

Yes, I seemed to have skipped the oath scheduling queue step! LOL I also wish that we all get through this process successfully and we can all move on with the visa journey behind us!

...Definitely DebbyNSeyi, definitely... Edited May 12, 2014 by nounou11

[jcarlo 2]

I got notification that I'm scheduled for the oath 4 hours after receiving update that I was in the queue! I can see the light at the end of this long tunnel!