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Naturalization (Eligeble for Naturalization 07/16/2017) - Package send out late, not sure I was going to send it out before or after ROC approval.
[07/29/2017]: Day 00 - Full package sent to Phoenix, AZ lockbox using Fedex 3 day.
[08/02/2017]: Day 04 - Package arrived, signed by E.Dejesus.
[08/02/2017]: Day 04 - NOA
[08/07/2017]: Day 09 - Check cashed
[08/21/2017]: Day 23 - Walk-in Biometrics
[12/08/2017]: Day 133 - In-line for interview
[05/09/2018]: Day 282 - Interview scheduled (text/email notification)
[06/13/2018]: Day 319 - Interview (Recommended approval) - Officer said Oath should be July 12 in Oakland.
[06/25/2018]: Day 331 - Oath letter received, scheduled for oath the 12th of July.
[07/12/2018]: Day 348 - Oath - COMPLETED. I'm a US Citizen
 
ROC (Eligeble for ROC 07/16/2016) - Package send out late as we were too busy to compile it.
ROC Approved in 484 days. 10yr GC in hand in 489 days.
[08/01/2016]: Day 00 - Full package (8.5 lbs) sent to California Processing center using USPS Flat Rate Box (late at night).
[08/04/2016]: Day 04 - Package delivered.
[08/08/2016]: Day 08 - Check cashed.
[08/09/2016]: Day 09 - NOA and 1 year extension letter arrived., dated 08/04/2016
[09/16/2016]: Day 47 - Received Biometrics Appointment for 09/28/2016
[09/27/2016]: Day 58 - Early walk-in biometrics.

[11/27/2017]: Day 484 - Text/Email notification - Card was ordered

[11/30/2017]: Day 487 - Approval letter received, dated 11/27/2017; Postmark 11/28/2017

[11/30/2017]: Day 487 - Text/Email notification - Card was mailed to me

[12/02/2017]: Day 489 - 10yr I-551 (GREEN CARD) in hand

 

AOS from L1 through USC Spouse (instead of work based AOS - PERM approved in May)

AOS Approved in 109 days (5 days after interview). GC in hand in 117 days.

[06/27/2014]: Filed

[10/20/2014]: Day 117 - I-551 (GREEN CARD) in hand

 

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Just got my USPS tracking # ... green card arrives tomorrow.

 

07.14.14 (Day 0) I-485, I-130, I-765 mailed to Chicago Lockbox.

07.15.14 (Day 1) I-485, I-130, I-765 delivered.

07.20.14 (Day 6) Email & SMS Notifications from USCIS (around 9pm PST) for each form filed.

07.24.14 (Day 10) All three NOAs received in mail.

08.04.14 (Day 25) Walk-in biometrics done (Santa Ana - original appointment 8.15)

08.08.14 (Day 28) RFE Received (I-485) - Request for co-sponsor birth certificate.

08.13.14 (Day 33) RFE Response mailed

08.18.14 (Day 38) RFE Response received at NBC - email & SMS notification

08.26.14 (Day 46) EAD Expedite request submitted

08.26.14 (Day 46) I-485 Moved to "testing and interview"

08.27.14 (Day 47) Received request for EAD expedite proof (job offer letter)

08.27.14 (Day 47) Job offer letter faxed

09.03.14 (Day 54) Email for I-485 interview date - 10.07.14

09.08.14 (Day 59) I-765 case status update "Card/Document Production. Email notification received.

09.09.14 (Day 60) I-765 case status update "Card/Document Production. Email notification received. (Again, for some reason. Common occurrence, apparently!)

09.12.14 (Day 63) I-765 case status update "Card/Document Mailed". Email notification received.

09.15.14 (Day 66) EAD Card received in the mail

10.07.14 (Day 88) The interview. - APPROVED!

10.08.14 (Day 89) I-485 case approved and Card/Document Production for GC (I-485)

10.08.14 (Day 89) I-130 case changed to approved

10.17.14 (Day 98) Green Card in hand!

08.18.16 (Day 1) I-751 mailed.

08.22.16 (Day 5) I-751 received.

10.14.16 (Day 58) Biometrics completed.

01.04.18 (Day 504) Approved.

01.12.18 (Day 512) Approved.

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Just got my USPS tracking # ... green card arrives tomorrow.

So, did you get it today? ;)

Naturalization (Eligeble for Naturalization 07/16/2017) - Package send out late, not sure I was going to send it out before or after ROC approval.
[07/29/2017]: Day 00 - Full package sent to Phoenix, AZ lockbox using Fedex 3 day.
[08/02/2017]: Day 04 - Package arrived, signed by E.Dejesus.
[08/02/2017]: Day 04 - NOA
[08/07/2017]: Day 09 - Check cashed
[08/21/2017]: Day 23 - Walk-in Biometrics
[12/08/2017]: Day 133 - In-line for interview
[05/09/2018]: Day 282 - Interview scheduled (text/email notification)
[06/13/2018]: Day 319 - Interview (Recommended approval) - Officer said Oath should be July 12 in Oakland.
[06/25/2018]: Day 331 - Oath letter received, scheduled for oath the 12th of July.
[07/12/2018]: Day 348 - Oath - COMPLETED. I'm a US Citizen
 
ROC (Eligeble for ROC 07/16/2016) - Package send out late as we were too busy to compile it.
ROC Approved in 484 days. 10yr GC in hand in 489 days.
[08/01/2016]: Day 00 - Full package (8.5 lbs) sent to California Processing center using USPS Flat Rate Box (late at night).
[08/04/2016]: Day 04 - Package delivered.
[08/08/2016]: Day 08 - Check cashed.
[08/09/2016]: Day 09 - NOA and 1 year extension letter arrived., dated 08/04/2016
[09/16/2016]: Day 47 - Received Biometrics Appointment for 09/28/2016
[09/27/2016]: Day 58 - Early walk-in biometrics.

[11/27/2017]: Day 484 - Text/Email notification - Card was ordered

[11/30/2017]: Day 487 - Approval letter received, dated 11/27/2017; Postmark 11/28/2017

[11/30/2017]: Day 487 - Text/Email notification - Card was mailed to me

[12/02/2017]: Day 489 - 10yr I-551 (GREEN CARD) in hand

 

AOS from L1 through USC Spouse (instead of work based AOS - PERM approved in May)

AOS Approved in 109 days (5 days after interview). GC in hand in 117 days.

[06/27/2014]: Filed

[10/20/2014]: Day 117 - I-551 (GREEN CARD) in hand

 

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Filed: Citizen (pnd) Country: Romania
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They mailed my EAD!!!

Happy day <3 June 11 Got married, exactly 3 years after we first met (in Rome, Italy)
Day 1: July 24 sent packages
Day 8: July 31 received Noa1
Day 25: August 18 received appointment for biometrics scheduled for August 27th
Day 32: August 26 walk in biometrics succesful
Day 75: October 11 card/document production
Day 78: October 14 received text that my I485, APPLICATION TO REGISTER PERMANENT RESIDENCE OR TO ADJUST STATUS is now ready for interview scheduling.
Day 84: October 20 received text that they mailed my EAD
Day 85: October 21 received EAD
Day 109: November 14 received text with interview date

:dancing: December 16th - interview went well! Approved on the spot

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Filed: Lift. Cond. (pnd) Country: Kenya
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They mailed my EAD!!!

My EAD was mailed out on the same day as you!

Adjusting from F-1 visa

07-29-2014: AOS package (I-130, I-485, I-765) sent to Chicago lockbox via USPS express mail
07-31-2014: Package delivered at Chicago Lockbox and signed off by J.C.

08-04-2014: Received Text notifications and Receipt numbers

08-05-2014: Checks cashed

08-08-2014: Received paper NOAs by mail

08-16-2014: Received Biometric Appointment Letter for August 28, 2014 in the mail. (Notice Date: Aug 8 , 2014)

08-21-2014: Early walk in for biometric

08-28-2014: Biometrics appointment

10-10-2014: EAD card production ordered

10-15-2014: Case is ready for interview scheduling (Testing and Interview)

10-22-2014 (Day 84): EAD card received

10-24-2014: Received text/email update: Interview scheduled for December 3, 2014

12-03-2014 (Day 126): AOS Interview

12-03-2014: Received email update stating that new card has been ordered

12-11-2014 (Day 134): Green card in hand

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Received Approval letters for I-130/I-485 yesterday

Text/email this morning, i-485: Card/Document Production

On October 21, 2014, we mailed the new card directly to the address we have on file. You should receive your new card within 30 days. If you do not, or if you move before you get it, call customer service at 1-800-375-5283.

If it's the same speed as the EAD - I'll have it tomorrow :dance:

Naturalization (Eligeble for Naturalization 07/16/2017) - Package send out late, not sure I was going to send it out before or after ROC approval.
[07/29/2017]: Day 00 - Full package sent to Phoenix, AZ lockbox using Fedex 3 day.
[08/02/2017]: Day 04 - Package arrived, signed by E.Dejesus.
[08/02/2017]: Day 04 - NOA
[08/07/2017]: Day 09 - Check cashed
[08/21/2017]: Day 23 - Walk-in Biometrics
[12/08/2017]: Day 133 - In-line for interview
[05/09/2018]: Day 282 - Interview scheduled (text/email notification)
[06/13/2018]: Day 319 - Interview (Recommended approval) - Officer said Oath should be July 12 in Oakland.
[06/25/2018]: Day 331 - Oath letter received, scheduled for oath the 12th of July.
[07/12/2018]: Day 348 - Oath - COMPLETED. I'm a US Citizen
 
ROC (Eligeble for ROC 07/16/2016) - Package send out late as we were too busy to compile it.
ROC Approved in 484 days. 10yr GC in hand in 489 days.
[08/01/2016]: Day 00 - Full package (8.5 lbs) sent to California Processing center using USPS Flat Rate Box (late at night).
[08/04/2016]: Day 04 - Package delivered.
[08/08/2016]: Day 08 - Check cashed.
[08/09/2016]: Day 09 - NOA and 1 year extension letter arrived., dated 08/04/2016
[09/16/2016]: Day 47 - Received Biometrics Appointment for 09/28/2016
[09/27/2016]: Day 58 - Early walk-in biometrics.

[11/27/2017]: Day 484 - Text/Email notification - Card was ordered

[11/30/2017]: Day 487 - Approval letter received, dated 11/27/2017; Postmark 11/28/2017

[11/30/2017]: Day 487 - Text/Email notification - Card was mailed to me

[12/02/2017]: Day 489 - 10yr I-551 (GREEN CARD) in hand

 

AOS from L1 through USC Spouse (instead of work based AOS - PERM approved in May)

AOS Approved in 109 days (5 days after interview). GC in hand in 117 days.

[06/27/2014]: Filed

[10/20/2014]: Day 117 - I-551 (GREEN CARD) in hand

 

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Filed: Citizen (pnd) Country: Romania
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My EAD was mailed out on the same day as you!

I got my EAD in the mail today. How about you?

Happy day <3 June 11 Got married, exactly 3 years after we first met (in Rome, Italy)
Day 1: July 24 sent packages
Day 8: July 31 received Noa1
Day 25: August 18 received appointment for biometrics scheduled for August 27th
Day 32: August 26 walk in biometrics succesful
Day 75: October 11 card/document production
Day 78: October 14 received text that my I485, APPLICATION TO REGISTER PERMANENT RESIDENCE OR TO ADJUST STATUS is now ready for interview scheduling.
Day 84: October 20 received text that they mailed my EAD
Day 85: October 21 received EAD
Day 109: November 14 received text with interview date

:dancing: December 16th - interview went well! Approved on the spot

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Filed: EB-2 Visa Country: Philippines
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Hey all,

We are about to file our application on July 1st, so we figured why not get started on the posting. Excited and looking forward to keeping everyone in the loop!

- Kooliz

hi,for the biometric interview is it for both of us?,my husband and me of only for me?im a b2 visa and were planning to get married but was afraid for the interview.can you give me some advise?thanks

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Filed: Lift. Cond. (pnd) Country: Kenya
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I got my EAD in the mail today. How about you?

Yay! Good for you.

I haven't received it yet ... hopefully tomorrow :clock:

Adjusting from F-1 visa

07-29-2014: AOS package (I-130, I-485, I-765) sent to Chicago lockbox via USPS express mail
07-31-2014: Package delivered at Chicago Lockbox and signed off by J.C.

08-04-2014: Received Text notifications and Receipt numbers

08-05-2014: Checks cashed

08-08-2014: Received paper NOAs by mail

08-16-2014: Received Biometric Appointment Letter for August 28, 2014 in the mail. (Notice Date: Aug 8 , 2014)

08-21-2014: Early walk in for biometric

08-28-2014: Biometrics appointment

10-10-2014: EAD card production ordered

10-15-2014: Case is ready for interview scheduling (Testing and Interview)

10-22-2014 (Day 84): EAD card received

10-24-2014: Received text/email update: Interview scheduled for December 3, 2014

12-03-2014 (Day 126): AOS Interview

12-03-2014: Received email update stating that new card has been ordered

12-11-2014 (Day 134): Green card in hand

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My EAD was mailed out on the same day as you!

Our time lines are close, except I have not moved to interview yet :(

I-130, I-765, I-485

July 29. Mailed out forms to lockbox in Chicago

July 30. Package delivered and signed for

July 31. Finger print fee was accepted (case processing in Nebraska)

Aug 09. Received hard copies with receipt #'s (notice date Aug 01,2014)

Aug 18. Biometrics letter received, appointment date Aug 25 (notice date Aug 08,2014)

Aug 19. Did Biometrics walk-in at Chatsworth, CA location

Sep 15. Requested EAD expedited (on Day 47)

Sep 19. Email received for additional proof to expedite EAD

Sep 20. Faxed personal letter from employer

Oct 01. Email received saying I meet requirements for expedite

Oct 02. Received text/email that I-765 moved to "card in production"

Oct 08. Received email that EAD has been mailed (but online case moved back to "post decision")

Oct 10. Received EAD in the mail

Jan 21. Received email saying case is in "testing and interviewing" interview schedule for Feb 21st. (5months 22days since USCIS received my case)

Jan 24. Received hard copy of interview letter

Feb 21. Interview and 3 hour after interview case moved to "new card being produced"

Feb 28. "Welcome" letter came in the mail

Mar 03. Green Card arrived!!!!!! Expires in 10yrs

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Filed: Lift. Cond. (pnd) Country: Kenya
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Our time lines are close, except I have not moved to interview yet :(

They are very close - soon they will touch your case. This waiting, sigh

Adjusting from F-1 visa

07-29-2014: AOS package (I-130, I-485, I-765) sent to Chicago lockbox via USPS express mail
07-31-2014: Package delivered at Chicago Lockbox and signed off by J.C.

08-04-2014: Received Text notifications and Receipt numbers

08-05-2014: Checks cashed

08-08-2014: Received paper NOAs by mail

08-16-2014: Received Biometric Appointment Letter for August 28, 2014 in the mail. (Notice Date: Aug 8 , 2014)

08-21-2014: Early walk in for biometric

08-28-2014: Biometrics appointment

10-10-2014: EAD card production ordered

10-15-2014: Case is ready for interview scheduling (Testing and Interview)

10-22-2014 (Day 84): EAD card received

10-24-2014: Received text/email update: Interview scheduled for December 3, 2014

12-03-2014 (Day 126): AOS Interview

12-03-2014: Received email update stating that new card has been ordered

12-11-2014 (Day 134): Green card in hand

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Filed: AOS (apr) Country: Morocco
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Yes yes yes :D


Finally we got the interview date


November 25 :)


AOS from B2 visa:


07-28-2014 (Day 00) : AOS mailed

07-31-2014 (Day 03) : AOS received

08-09-2014 (Day 12) : Received NoA

08-16-2014 (Day 19) : Received Biometrics appointment for 08/26/2014

08-18-2014 (Day 21) : Early Walk-in Biometrics

10-15-2014 (Day 79) : E-notice: I-485 updated "Testing and Interview"

10-16-2014 (Day 80) : E-notice: I-765 updated "Card/Document Production"

10-22-2014 (Day 86) : E-notice: Interview scheduled for November 25

10-22-2014 (Day 86) : E-notice: I-765 Card/document mailed

10-23-2014 (Day 87) : EAD Card received

10-24-2014 (Day 88) : Interview letter received "Interview Date; November 25, 2014"

11-25-2014 (Day 120): The Interview

11-25-2014 (Day 120): E-notice: I-485 in production / I-130 Approved / Welcome notice was mailed

11-29-2014 (Day 124): Welcome to America / Approval notice in mail

12-03-2014 (Day 128): E-notice: GC mailed

12-05-2014 (Day 130): Green Card in hand :dance:

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So, did you get it today? ;)

I did! Forgot to update here. All arrived and my SS# close behind. Hurray!

 

07.14.14 (Day 0) I-485, I-130, I-765 mailed to Chicago Lockbox.

07.15.14 (Day 1) I-485, I-130, I-765 delivered.

07.20.14 (Day 6) Email & SMS Notifications from USCIS (around 9pm PST) for each form filed.

07.24.14 (Day 10) All three NOAs received in mail.

08.04.14 (Day 25) Walk-in biometrics done (Santa Ana - original appointment 8.15)

08.08.14 (Day 28) RFE Received (I-485) - Request for co-sponsor birth certificate.

08.13.14 (Day 33) RFE Response mailed

08.18.14 (Day 38) RFE Response received at NBC - email & SMS notification

08.26.14 (Day 46) EAD Expedite request submitted

08.26.14 (Day 46) I-485 Moved to "testing and interview"

08.27.14 (Day 47) Received request for EAD expedite proof (job offer letter)

08.27.14 (Day 47) Job offer letter faxed

09.03.14 (Day 54) Email for I-485 interview date - 10.07.14

09.08.14 (Day 59) I-765 case status update "Card/Document Production. Email notification received.

09.09.14 (Day 60) I-765 case status update "Card/Document Production. Email notification received. (Again, for some reason. Common occurrence, apparently!)

09.12.14 (Day 63) I-765 case status update "Card/Document Mailed". Email notification received.

09.15.14 (Day 66) EAD Card received in the mail

10.07.14 (Day 88) The interview. - APPROVED!

10.08.14 (Day 89) I-485 case approved and Card/Document Production for GC (I-485)

10.08.14 (Day 89) I-130 case changed to approved

10.17.14 (Day 98) Green Card in hand!

08.18.16 (Day 1) I-751 mailed.

08.22.16 (Day 5) I-751 received.

10.14.16 (Day 58) Biometrics completed.

01.04.18 (Day 504) Approved.

01.12.18 (Day 512) Approved.

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I did! Forgot to update here. All arrived and my SS# close behind. Hurray!

Good stuff! Congrats! ;)

Naturalization (Eligeble for Naturalization 07/16/2017) - Package send out late, not sure I was going to send it out before or after ROC approval.
[07/29/2017]: Day 00 - Full package sent to Phoenix, AZ lockbox using Fedex 3 day.
[08/02/2017]: Day 04 - Package arrived, signed by E.Dejesus.
[08/02/2017]: Day 04 - NOA
[08/07/2017]: Day 09 - Check cashed
[08/21/2017]: Day 23 - Walk-in Biometrics
[12/08/2017]: Day 133 - In-line for interview
[05/09/2018]: Day 282 - Interview scheduled (text/email notification)
[06/13/2018]: Day 319 - Interview (Recommended approval) - Officer said Oath should be July 12 in Oakland.
[06/25/2018]: Day 331 - Oath letter received, scheduled for oath the 12th of July.
[07/12/2018]: Day 348 - Oath - COMPLETED. I'm a US Citizen
 
ROC (Eligeble for ROC 07/16/2016) - Package send out late as we were too busy to compile it.
ROC Approved in 484 days. 10yr GC in hand in 489 days.
[08/01/2016]: Day 00 - Full package (8.5 lbs) sent to California Processing center using USPS Flat Rate Box (late at night).
[08/04/2016]: Day 04 - Package delivered.
[08/08/2016]: Day 08 - Check cashed.
[08/09/2016]: Day 09 - NOA and 1 year extension letter arrived., dated 08/04/2016
[09/16/2016]: Day 47 - Received Biometrics Appointment for 09/28/2016
[09/27/2016]: Day 58 - Early walk-in biometrics.

[11/27/2017]: Day 484 - Text/Email notification - Card was ordered

[11/30/2017]: Day 487 - Approval letter received, dated 11/27/2017; Postmark 11/28/2017

[11/30/2017]: Day 487 - Text/Email notification - Card was mailed to me

[12/02/2017]: Day 489 - 10yr I-551 (GREEN CARD) in hand

 

AOS from L1 through USC Spouse (instead of work based AOS - PERM approved in May)

AOS Approved in 109 days (5 days after interview). GC in hand in 117 days.

[06/27/2014]: Filed

[10/20/2014]: Day 117 - I-551 (GREEN CARD) in hand

 

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hi,for the biometric interview is it for both of us?,my husband and me of only for me?im a b2 visa and were planning to get married but was afraid for the interview.can you give me some advise?thanks

for the biometric appointment, it is only the beneficiary that is required to be present. they will take the beneficiary's fingerprints.

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6/12/2016 - Eligible for Removal of Conditions

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ROC

Spoiler

 

6/20/2016 (Day 0) - ROC Package (i-761) sent via USPS Priority Mail

6/21/2016 (Day 1) - ROC Package delivered at CSC Laguna Niguel & signed for by J Siplivy

6/28/2016 (Day 8) - Check cashed and NOA dated 6/21/2016 received in the mail

7/18/2016 (Day 28) - Biometrics appointment done at Santa Ana ASC

2/28/2017 (Day 254) - Spouse received call from immigration officer verifying if we still lived together at our current address. He ended the conversation by saying we our approved and no need for interview

3/3/2017 (Day 257) - Received approval letter in the mail! 

3/13/2017 (Day 267) - Online status updated - new card being produced

3/16/2017 (Day 270) - Online status updated - new card was mailed to me

3/20/2017 (Day 274) - 10 year green card on hand!! 

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6/12/2017 - Eligible for Citizenship

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N-400

6/13/2017 - N-400 package sent via USPS Priority Mail Express

6/16/2017 - N-400 fee cashed

6/19/2017 - NOA date - Priority date 6/15/17

6/30/2017 - Received biometrics appointment letter in the mail for 7/12/17

7/5/2017 - Walked in Tustin ASC for biometrics 

8/10/2017 - Case is in line for interview

1/22/2018 - N-400 interview date scheduled 

1/26/2018 - Received N-400 interview letter in the mail! Interview scheduled on Feb. 28 

2/28/2018 - Naturalization interview - recommended for approval! :)

3/20/2018 - Oath taking ceremony :dance:

 

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