Newark office same day oath ceremony and citizenship interview.

[castertroy 0]

Hello guys, first time posting here. I have a citizenship interview on march 19 1:45PM at Newark NJ office. I believe that they provide same day service for

citizenship interview and oath ceremony but is not guaranteed. If any one of you had your interview done at Newark NJ can you please share your experience? I would like to find out how many of you had everything done on same day.. I have a difficult time contacting Newark NJ office because they just dont answer phone calls at all.

[Lavender01 2]

Hi Castetoy,

I had my appointment yesterday (Mar 16, 2015) and let me share the experience with you:

My appointment time was at 1.00pm.

I had done all the research prior. Parking, food etc., (there is a dunkin donut and subway nearby) (no food allowed inside)

I reached the location @ 11.48 am. There is a parking facility just opposite to the building (on court st- Central Parking system) you can't miss that. This is the best parking place as it is right across the (street) building. The fee is $12.00 for 10 hrs. It is defintely worth it as there is always a staff in the cabin (since the area appears to be rough!)

At 12.01, I parked the car. (Since there are lot of "one ways", it took time for me to go around and enter the parking street.

At 12.15 pm entered the building. finished the security check. You have to put almost everything in the security check box: watch, belt, shoes, bag, phone etc., Those guys were good. Then go straight and make a righth turn where you will find elevator. Take the elevator and go to Floor 15 (At least that's what was mentioned in my appointment letter) You go to respective floor as mentioned in your letter.

At 12.21pm- entered floor 15: Show the appointment letter and photo id (pref. driver's license/ PR Card) to the security. (The security was big fat guy who was rude! may be a racist I guess!?) Just showed the docs and they let me in. Went to Window 1- showed the appointment letter. The guy took the letter and asked me to be seated until my name was called.

1.05 pm- They called in my name and there are 2 doors: door 1 & 2: as they call your name, they will tell you to come to which door and you have to go and wait near the door and DO NOT TRY TO OPEN THE DOOR by yourself. The officer from the other side will open the door and will take you in to his / her cabin. Mine was Mr. Fredrick Parsons. He was such a cool officer singing songs and he made me feel totally relax and comfortable (I was a bit nervous till then!)

You take oath raising your right hand and immediately, he took me to the test round. 1st- verbal; 2- written; 3- Questions about History and Government. Answered all the 6 Questions correctly and he got my signature in the answer sheet. And, he verified the info which was given in the application: like... the name, address, number of trips made, married/single etc., Finally, he asked me to fill out a set of 5-6 questions (Yes/No type) and got my signature.

At 1.27 pm- all formalities over, the officer led me till the door out. He said, I passed the test and proved my eligibility for naturalization and my application has been approved for decision. Once the decision is made, they will set me up for oath, he said.

I waited for more than 2 hours and still, no one called out my name and I could see, people who went after me for the interview were called in and were given the certificate envelopes and asked to go to the oath ceremony hall. At this point, I was very tensed and not sure what was going on.

Finally, only with few people left, they called out my name. Again, there was a confusion with my name change which took another half hour to clarify and FINALLY, they got my certificate copy, they asked me to review it for any corrections and gave me the envelope and asked me to go to the oath ceremony hall (which is go straight out and make a left and the hall is on the corner) They do oath cermony 3 times a day. 4.00pm was the last session. Finally, 18 countries people took naturalization total of 39 members including me.

What happens during the oath ceremony?? I am not going to share that with you. But, that is such an exciting moment and I will leave that with you to have surprises and enjoy as it comes. After the ceremony, they allow you to take photographs (but not video) so, you can take as many pictures as you want!!! The rest of the day is all yours to enjoy......

Hope this helps you and makes you feel better. This facility is the best I would say. They were very nice, understanding, quick, they feel happy for us as well and unlike other facilities, they give everything on the same day! Only thing is it will be a very long day! Be prepared for that. But, its all worth it. When you can wait years... why not few more hours!?

Tips:

As you finish the security check, there is a restroom, if you want you can use right there and go straight up to your respective floor

If you are going to Floor 15, they have restroom there too!

Take water bottle and some granola bars with you. They are of big source of energy on this big-long-day!

Whoever is assigned to go to Newark facility, they are very lucky! in terms, good people, good service, quick service!!

A FIVE STARS TO NEWARK OFFICE!!!!!! TOTALLY ROCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thank you for your time in reading my experience!

[S_R 148]

Great review. Wish all offices was streamlined to offer the same service. The only thing that's equal with uscis is the fees.

[olna83 20]

Hi Castetoy,

I had my appointment yesterday (Mar 16, 2015) and let me share the experience with you:

My appointment time was at 1.00pm.

I had done all the research prior. Parking, food etc., (there is a dunkin donut and subway nearby) (no food allowed inside)

I reached the location @ 11.48 am. There is a parking facility just opposite to the building (on court st- Central Parking system) you can't miss that. This is the best parking place as it is right across the (street) building. The fee is $12.00 for 10 hrs. It is defintely worth it as there is always a staff in the cabin (since the area appears to be rough!)

At 12.01, I parked the car. (Since there are lot of "one ways", it took time for me to go around and enter the parking street.

At 12.15 pm entered the building. finished the security check. You have to put almost everything in the security check box: watch, belt, shoes, bag, phone etc., Those guys were good. Then go straight and make a righth turn where you will find elevator. Take the elevator and go to Floor 15 (At least that's what was mentioned in my appointment letter) You go to respective floor as mentioned in your letter.

At 12.21pm- entered floor 15: Show the appointment letter and photo id (pref. driver's license/ PR Card) to the security. (The security was big fat guy who was rude! may be a racist I guess!?) Just showed the docs and they let me in. Went to Window 1- showed the appointment letter. The guy took the letter and asked me to be seated until my name was called.

1.05 pm- They called in my name and there are 2 doors: door 1 & 2: as they call your name, they will tell you to come to which door and you have to go and wait near the door and DO NOT TRY TO OPEN THE DOOR by yourself. The officer from the other side will open the door and will take you in to his / her cabin. Mine was Mr. Fredrick Parsons. He was such a cool officer singing songs and he made me feel totally relax and comfortable (I was a bit nervous till then!)

You take oath raising your right hand and immediately, he took me to the test round. 1st- verbal; 2- written; 3- Questions about History and Government. Answered all the 6 Questions correctly and he got my signature in the answer sheet. And, he verified the info which was given in the application: like... the name, address, number of trips made, married/single etc., Finally, he asked me to fill out a set of 5-6 questions (Yes/No type) and got my signature.

At 1.27 pm- all formalities over, the officer led me till the door out. He said, I passed the test and proved my eligibility for naturalization and my application has been approved for decision. Once the decision is made, they will set me up for oath, he said.

I waited for more than 2 hours and still, no one called out my name and I could see, people who went after me for the interview were called in and were given the certificate envelopes and asked to go to the oath ceremony hall. At this point, I was very tensed and not sure what was going on.

Finally, only with few people left, they called out my name. Again, there was a confusion with my name change which took another half hour to clarify and FINALLY, they got my certificate copy, they asked me to review it for any corrections and gave me the envelope and asked me to go to the oath ceremony hall (which is go straight out and make a left and the hall is on the corner) They do oath cermony 3 times a day. 4.00pm was the last session. Finally, 18 countries people took naturalization total of 39 members including me.

What happens during the oath ceremony?? I am not going to share that with you. But, that is such an exciting moment and I will leave that with you to have surprises and enjoy as it comes. After the ceremony, they allow you to take photographs (but not video) so, you can take as many pictures as you want!!! The rest of the day is all yours to enjoy......

Hope this helps you and makes you feel better. This facility is the best I would say. They were very nice, understanding, quick, they feel happy for us as well and unlike other facilities, they give everything on the same day! Only thing is it will be a very long day! Be prepared for that. But, its all worth it. When you can wait years... why not few more hours!?

Tips:

As you finish the security check, there is a restroom, if you want you can use right there and go straight up to your respective floor

If you are going to Floor 15, they have restroom there too!

Take water bottle and some granola bars with you. They are of big source of energy on this big-long-day!

Whoever is assigned to go to Newark facility, they are very lucky! in terms, good people, good service, quick service!!

A FIVE STARS TO NEWARK OFFICE!!!!!! TOTALLY ROCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thank you for your time in reading my experience!

Hi,

First of all, congratulations!

I'm assigned to Newark office as well. It seems like there's a new process? I thought the officer lets you know the decision right after the interview and tells you to wait for an oath ceremony, but you're saying you don't even know the approval decision until after 2 hours? I hope I'm wrong... Also, can you please share how crowded the office was at the moment?

Thank you!

[olna83 20]

Hello guys, first time posting here. I have a citizenship interview on march 19 1:45PM at Newark NJ office. I believe that they provide same day service for

citizenship interview and oath ceremony but is not guaranteed. If any one of you had your interview done at Newark NJ can you please share your experience? I would like to find out how many of you had everything done on same day.. I have a difficult time contacting Newark NJ office because they just dont answer phone calls at all.

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GOOD LUCK FOR TOMORROW!

Would be nice to know how did it go for you - once you're done with it.

Thank you!

[Lavender01 2]

Hi Olna83,

I am not sure whether there is a change in the process. But, it sounds more like a formal statement to be mentioned once the process is over. Nothing more than that. The hall was almost packed but not sure how many was sent back. I was talking to one person and she was given another appointment next month for having lost her country's (old) passport. So, things like that, they can't help you in anyway. If we have all the required docs and pass the test, process will be smooth and quick.

Good luck to you and Castertoy for tomorrow!

Hope you guys will keep us posted here.

[olna83 20]

Hi Olna83,

I am not sure whether there is a change in the process. But, it sounds more like a formal statement to be mentioned once the process is over. Nothing more than that. The hall was almost packed but not sure how many was sent back. I was talking to one person and she was given another appointment next month for having lost her country's (old) passport. So, things like that, they can't help you in anyway. If we have all the required docs and pass the test, process will be smooth and quick.

Good luck to you and Castertoy for tomorrow!

Hope you guys will keep us posted here.

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I appreciate your response and thank you!

[CheeseMonstah 87]

Hi all, I have my interview scheduled in Newark in July, is there a place for family to attend the oath?

[juliava 80]

4 hours ago, CheeseMonstah said:

Hi all, I have my interview scheduled in Newark in July, is there a place for family to attend the oath?

Yes, there is, no worries. They may even wait for you until you get interviewed. There is a big waiting room there plus a cafeteria on the second floor. Good luck!