N-400 October 2016 Filers

[latson 6]

15 minutes ago, cdneh said:

Latson, thank you very much for posting your feedback on the process. Most of us won't be going through your field office, but I think even so it's invaluable information of all of us still waiting. A little insight to the process can do a lot for a case of the nerves Thank you!

You are most welcome

[Shezi 108]

Hugely well done latson! Great job pulling that off and congrats to you and your wife! 

[jc84 11]

On ‎4‎/‎25‎/‎2017 at 0:55 PM, maria betances said:

my is 5yrs rule.he also took my tax transcripts.  

maria  any updates yet?

[latson 6]

13 hours ago, Shezi said:

Hugely well done latson! Great job pulling that off and congrats to you and your wife! 

Thank you, Shezi and good luck to you!

[maria betances 42]

36 minutes ago, jc84 said:

maria  any updates yet?

nothing yet, but did call on Tuesday they told to call  back on may 21 if i dont hear anything by them so they can put a request for me .

[jc84 11]

1 hour ago, maria betances said:

nothing yet, but did call on Tuesday they told to call  back on may 21 if i dont hear anything by them so they can put a request for me .

ah ok..did you talk with l2 officer?that's not bad what they told you because they usually say you have to wait 120 for a decision in your case but if they have told you to wait until 21rst is because you will have news very soon.suerte y espero yo tambien pronto tenga noticias tambien

[A_Singh 21]

17 hours ago, latson said:

Hi JaLady,

 

The experience was very smooth - we were nervous too but it is all very organized. There was an hours wait for both of us after our designated appointment time (they try to limit it to 1 hr - that's what my IO told me). The waiting room allows phones(on silent, text/surf only - you can step outside the room for a call). You are also allowed to bring in snacks and water as its a long process. There is a small store on Floor 2 which also sells snacks and every floor has restrooms/water fountains.

 

Once your name is called, the interview is in a little office. It starts with the reading/writing test (very very simple) followed by the 10 questions. Mine were:

How many years do we elect the President for?

Who takes over if the President is not able to perform his duties?

Name one of the 2 longest rivers in the US

When was the declaration of independence written?

Who was the president in WW1?

How many senators are there in the US?

Once I got the 6 right, the IO went over my application - just repeating the questions in there to make sure nothing has changed (employment, address, etc). That was it. She congratulated me and handed me a document saying I passed and a letter for the oath.

 

The oath is 3 times a day - 12 noon, 2.30 PM and 4 PM. So, if you finish your interview by 10 AM or so its a long wait again. The oath ceremony was about 45 mins long and was very well managed. There were 90 people from 31 countries in my group!

 

Overall, I found the IOs and other staff to be extremely professional and friendly. They know how important this is for everyone and they make sure you are treated with courtesy and respect.

I will remember it as one of the happiest days of my life  :).

 

 

 

Thank you for the input Latson, I go to Newark tomorrow for my interview so this is helpful.

 

P.S. The question "When was the declaration of independence written?" is probably different, its either when was it adopted, or when was the constituion written. I haven't seen any question about when  was the declaration of independence written? - correct me if i'm wrong

[maria betances 42]

33 minutes ago, jc84 said:

ah ok..did you talk with l2 officer?that's not bad what they told you because they usually say you have to wait 120 for a decision in your case but if they have told you to wait until 21rst is because you will have news very soon.suerte y espero yo tambien pronto tenga noticias tambien

yeah i spoke to tier 2 officer. she also congratulated me for  oath ceremony and the end of the conversation don't know  if that means anything.  I hope so too because im traveling in June  and i would like to travel as citizen 

[QuietForce 13]

Getting closer. I'm trying to be patient

 

 

[cdneh 3,112]

Just now, QuietForce said:

Getting closer. I'm trying to be patient

 

 

That's great news, at last!

[QuietForce 13]

3 minutes ago, cdneh said:

That's great news, at last!

I know right !!!

What part of the wait are you in cdneh?

[Shezi 108]

22 minutes ago, QuietForce said:

Getting closer. I'm trying to be patient

 

 

Fantastic news QuietForce!

[cdneh 3,112]

26 minutes ago, QuietForce said:

I know right !!!

What part of the wait are you in cdneh?

I am inline for interview, from November 17/16. Not heard a peep since then.

[Shezi 108]

1 hour ago, cdneh said:

I am inline for interview, from November 17/16. Not heard a peep since then.

Yep, we're the double act alright! 

[cdneh 3,112]

1 minute ago, Shezi said:

Yep, we're the double act alright! 

Would be cool to have to go to Memphis on the same day. The place would never be the same