Almost done. New York. Holtsville Long Island office.

[Waiter 2]

Friends.......

This is timeline for NY Holtsville office long island. While my case was pending i searched and searched for holtsville timeline to get the idea, BUT there were not many posts about it. Some folks only posted when there was delay and once they get moving they disappeared, leaving that timeline incomplete. I would like to post my timeline so that, in future someone like me can atleast get the idea of this office.

My application was based on 3 year marriage to USC.

N-400 filed sept 10 2013

they rejected the case saying filed too early.. Infact that was their error on sept 22 2013

I re-filed the case with detailed explaination and told them to open their eyes. on sept 28 2013

my case got accepted and priority date was given oct 15 2013

fingerprint done in last week of november 2013

Interview letter for march 5 2014

Interview descheduled letter on march 2 2014 * just 3 days before interview.

another interview letter in end of march 2014 for interview on april 23rd 2014. Result: passed and recommended for approval. Interview itself was very quick, IO was in some kind of rush. asked test questions went thru the application and made me sign some paperwork, took 3 years tax returns, one utility bill, and one cable bill, and said we are done. and look for oath letter in the mail in 2 weeks. There are confirmed reports that holtsville office DOES give you oath letter after the interview, when i asked him if i should wait for the oath letter he pointed towards the door and said , dont worry you'l get it , you'l get it in the mail. and that was end of it.

Just today may 6th 2014 i got this.

Oath Ceremony

On May 6, 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.

I dont know what day will be the oath ceremony as of now but i will report when i get the letter.

WHAT A RELIEF.

Edited May 6, 2014 by Waiter

[carolynhotstuff 252]

Congratulations on passing your interview and I hope your oath ceremony is very soon.

[rtm 0]

Thank you for posting. This is very informative. I have my interview on May 20th at Holtsville. It's good to know that they don't necessarily give you your oath letter on the same day. At least I won't be surprised!

[Waiter 2]

Thank you for posting. This is very informative. I have my interview on May 20th at Holtsville. It's good to know that they don't necessarily give you your oath letter on the same day. At least I won't be surpris

Hey ortm:

I got my oath latter today in mail, Its on may 20th in central islip.

And don't worry this office is pretty good. Let me know if you have any questions.

[wellmux 3]

Waiter you gave great information.

[SiVin 8]

I would like to share my husband Interview experience and timeline. This might help anyone who goes for interview in Holtsville NY office.

My Husband applied based on 5 year rule. His Interview was on 10-Dec-2014, 9 Am, He got the LIRR train and reached Patchogue. The train supposed to reach by 8 as we checked on the schedule but it reached only by 8.25 AM. Its really a deserted place. No cab. From Patchogue Holtsville office in 10mins Drive, Then he called for a Taxi and it came only by 8.53, and Finally he was able to reach the office by 9.

Security check is easy and He gave the name to the receptionist and waited for his call. Till 12 they didn't call his name, Then he went to the receptionist and asked, she has told she ll check again. Again no response. By 1 He went to the receptionist and shouted that he is waiting from morning and no response and he wanted to talk to the higher officer. She said she ll check again with the supervisor. Then a Black lady came and said someone will call him soon. After that an American Guy, around 55 to 60, who felt difficult to breath came out and called his name around 1.30 PM.

He asked all questions such as how he came to USA, how he got the green card etc. We were well prepared with the document set, so gave everything he asked. My Husband changed his name after he got the green card and he got the replacement card as well. The officer asked about it again and again. He told that they don't have any record related his name change in his file. Then he got IRS related documents, our marriage certificate, his name change document, birth certificate. Everything. And by seeing our marriage certificate he has said this doesn't look like an Original. We got married in Trichy India, how in earth an IO officer able to say by first look its a duplicate? Miracle. My husband told all these are Original documents.

Then he grabbed all the documents asked him to wait and went to another room, then in few mins he came back and said lets have your test. Then he asked civics question, reading and writing. Finally said you passed the test but I cant take any decision right now. Then He marked A Decision cannot yet me made about your application but passed all the tests. Asked us to wait for the written decision.

We don't know how long its going to be for them to reply back and why they made him to wait such long. He doesn't have any criminal records on him. Everything is clear. But still why they say like this? I am seriously got confused. I have read almost everyone's experience but ours looks weird. Even after we gave all the documents they asked still they not able to take a decision.

My Husband time line

05/28/2014 - Mailed N-400

05/29/2014 - NOA Date

07/01/2014 - Biometrics Appointment

07/03/2014 - Inline for interview scheduling (was stuck in "Initial Review" for over 3 months!)

10/31/2014 - Scheduled for interview

12/10/2014 - Interview - Decision yet to be made

[SiVin 8]

I would like to share my husband Interview experience and timeline. This might help anyone who goes for interview in Holtsville NY office.

My Husband applied based on 5 year rule. His Interview was on 10-Dec-2014, 9 Am, He got the LIRR train and reached Patchogue. The train supposed to reach by 8 as we checked on the schedule but it reached only by 8.25 AM. Its really a deserted place. No cab. From Patchogue Holtsville office in 10mins Drive, Then he called for a Taxi and it came only by 8.53, and Finally he was able to reach the office by 9.

Security check is easy and He gave the name to the receptionist and waited for his call. Till 12 they didn't call his name, Then he went to the receptionist and asked, she has told she ll check again. Again no response. By 1 He went to the receptionist and shouted that he is waiting from morning and no response and he wanted to talk to the higher officer. She said she ll check again with the supervisor. Then a Black lady came and said someone will call him soon. After that an American Guy, around 55 to 60, who felt difficult to breath came out and called his name around 1.30 PM.

He asked all questions such as how he came to USA, how he got the green card etc. We were well prepared with the document set, so gave everything he asked. My Husband changed his name after he got the green card and he got the replacement card as well. The officer asked about it again and again. He told that they don't have any record related his name change in his file. Then he got IRS related documents, our marriage certificate, his name change document, birth certificate. Everything. And by seeing our marriage certificate he has said this doesn't look like an Original. We got married in Trichy India, how in earth an IO officer able to say by first look its a duplicate? Miracle. My husband told all these are Original documents.

Then he grabbed all the documents asked him to wait and went to another room, then in few mins he came back and said lets have your test. Then he asked civics question, reading and writing. Finally said you passed the test but I cant take any decision right now. Then He marked A Decision cannot yet me made about your application but passed all the tests. Asked us to wait for the written decision.

We don't know how long its going to be for them to reply back and why they made him to wait such long. He doesn't have any criminal records on him. Everything is clear. But still why they say like this? I am seriously got confused. I have read almost everyone's experience but ours looks weird. Even after we gave all the documents they asked still they not able to take a decision.

My Husband time line

05/28/2014 - Mailed N-400

05/29/2014 - NOA Date

07/01/2014 - Biometrics Appointment

07/03/2014 - Inline for interview scheduling (was stuck in "Initial Review" for over 3 months!)

10/31/2014 - Scheduled for interview

12/10/2014 - Interview - Decision yet to be made

23/01/2015 - Placed in Oath queue

Updated the timeline, now my husband is placed in line for Oath, hope fully we will get oath letter soon...