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Reading some old experience and they all have the same: The IO would have them sign on the photo. 

I wonder the Interview letter does not mention to bring the photos ? 

N-400 Naturalization Journey SAN FRANCISCO FIELD OFFICE

Total processing time from last successful submission to Oath Ceremony: 253 days (8 months and 11 days)

Spoiler

02/26/2012: Arrived SF airport. 

11/28/2016: Eligible for early-filling.

Day 00 - 12/23/2016: Sent N-400 + I-942 to Phoenix, AZ lockbox via USPS.

Day 03 - 12/26/2016: N-400 application marked delivered.

Day 25 - 01/17/2017: Sent email to support regards to application.

Day 26 - 01/18/2017: N-400 rejected because incorrect payment amount.

Day 32 - 01/24/2017: N-400 + I-942 resent.

Day 34 - 01/26/2017: N-400 application marked delivered.

Day 49 - 02/10/2017: N-400 rejected again because incorrect payment amount.

Day 52 - 02/13/2017: Email form USCIS support responded package was rejected in error (!?) for the first and second time submissions, they requested 3rd resubmission + tracking number in order to apply my earliest priority date. 

Day 52 - 02/13/2017: N-400 + I-942 resent on the same day, also sent a response to Lockbox to provide information to USCIS.

Day 54 (Day 0) - 02/15/2017: N-400 application marked delivered.

Day 62 (Day 8) - 02/23/2017: E-notification, E-mail from USCIS, E-mail from Support announced Resubmission was accepted.

Day 66 (Day 12)- 02/27/2017: Notice of Acceptance as Fees Waiver Approval received. (All fees were waived instead of reduced by half as supposed by filing form I-942)

Day 69 (Day 15) - 03/02/2017: Online Status Update: Fingerprint Appointment was scheduled. 

Day 70  (Day 16) - 03/03/2017: Fingerprint Appointment Letter received. Biometric will be on 3/15/17. 

Day 70  (Day 16) - 03/03/2017: Early Walked-In for Biometric at 3:45 PM.

Day 87 (Day 33) - 03/20/2017: Online Status Update: Case was placed in line for interview. 

Day 234 (Day 180) - 08/14/2017: Online Status Update: Interview has been scheduled.

Day 239 (Day 185) - 08/19/2017: Interview Letter received.

Day 269 (Day 215) - 09/18/2017: Interview 2:30 PM at USCIS SF Field Office. Recommended For Approval. 

Day 280 (Day 226) - 09/29/2017: Oath Ceremony Letter received. N400 is approved.

Day 291 (Day 237) - 10/10/2017: Last Online Status Update: Oath Letter was mailed. Too late!

Day 307 (Day 253) - 10/26/2017: Oath Ceremony in Oakland, CA. Citizenship granted.

Day 307 (Day 253) - 10/26/2017: Passport applied.

Day 321 (Day 267) - 11/09/2017: Passport Booklet received. 

Day 321 (Day 267) - 11/09/2017: Naturalization Certificate received. Journey done.

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Had my interview today. Very smooth process and super nice officer. Now waiting for oath. 

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Here is my detailed account of my interview.....sorry it's so long!!  I hope it helps and shows how straightforward and easy it was.   I got there at 8:30am and my appointment was at 9:

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9 minutes ago, rlam57 said:

Reading some old experience and they all have the same: The IO would have them sign on the photo. 

I wonder the Interview letter does not mention to bring the photos ? 

the interview letter lists:

 

  • Interview appointment notice
  • Green card
  • state issues ID
  • passport
  • AND other supporting documents.

30/07/09: Mailed signed G325A to Fiance
26/08/09: Mailed I-129F package to USCIS
03/09/09: Package Received
04/09/09: NOA1
14/09/09: NOA1 Hardcopy
25/11/09: NOA2
04/12/09: Case mailed from NVC to Embassy
07/12/09: Embassy mailed Packet 3
06/01/10: Still havent received Packet 3 in the mail
07/01/10: Emailed the embassy and discovered the adress on record is incorrect; Packet 3 was emailed to me as a PDF attachment
22/02/10: Emailed my checklist and DS-230
18/03/10: Medicals
23/03/10: Interview: Approved
25/03/10: Picking up passport
21/09/10: POE NY

01/12/10: Married
07/02/11: Sent out AOS Package
09/02/11: Package received
11/02/11: NOA1 (I-765, I-485, I-131)
11/04/11: Received EAD and AP Card

N-400

11/15/16: Mailed

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The USCIS own checklist says...

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If you reside outside the United States, 2 identical color photographs, with your name and Alien Registration Number (A-Number) written lightly in pencil on the back of each photo. For details about the photo requirements, see Part 5 of Form M-476, A Guide to Naturalization, and the Form N-400,

And the Guide to Naturalization says on page 33

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Photographs: Only applicants who reside outside the United States must provide two identical color photographs taken recently.

 

It was my understanding that the photos they are supposed to take at the biometrics appointment did away with the need to supply photos.

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40 minutes ago, spottymax said:

The USCIS own checklist says...

And the Guide to Naturalization says on page 33

 

It was my understanding that the photos they are supposed to take at the biometrics appointment did away with the need to supply photos.

Unless, the photo at the biometrics appointment was not good enough and they feel the need for another one, I suppose.

Relax, this is not a race.

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4 hours ago, LesP said:

I did not send pictures with my N-400 because it says you only need to send pictures if you're outside the US. Someone told me I need them for the interview but I didn't believe them. ;)

I sent two passport pictures with my application because I'm just paranoid like that :D

I will also be taking passport photos to my interview on the 10th Just in case... Glad your interview went well

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3 minutes ago, NikkiB said:

I sent two passport pictures with my application because I'm just paranoid like that :D

I will also be taking passport photos to my interview on the 10th Just in case... Glad your interview went well

LOL! please do that. now I wish I had done the same

30/07/09: Mailed signed G325A to Fiance
26/08/09: Mailed I-129F package to USCIS
03/09/09: Package Received
04/09/09: NOA1
14/09/09: NOA1 Hardcopy
25/11/09: NOA2
04/12/09: Case mailed from NVC to Embassy
07/12/09: Embassy mailed Packet 3
06/01/10: Still havent received Packet 3 in the mail
07/01/10: Emailed the embassy and discovered the adress on record is incorrect; Packet 3 was emailed to me as a PDF attachment
22/02/10: Emailed my checklist and DS-230
18/03/10: Medicals
23/03/10: Interview: Approved
25/03/10: Picking up passport
21/09/10: POE NY

01/12/10: Married
07/02/11: Sent out AOS Package
09/02/11: Package received
11/02/11: NOA1 (I-765, I-485, I-131)
11/04/11: Received EAD and AP Card

N-400

11/15/16: Mailed

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4 minutes ago, NikkiB said:

I sent two passport pictures with my application because I'm just paranoid like that :D

I will also be taking passport photos to my interview on the 10th Just in case... Glad your interview went well

don't forget a Nikon camera, tripod, spare batteries, photo-printer and the rest of the whistles and doodles. :D

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Relax, this is not a race.

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14 minutes ago, MyJourney said:

don't forget a Nikon camera, tripod, spare batteries, photo-printer and the rest of the whistles and doodles. :D

LOL...I'm just hoping for a smooth ride..almost done with my Immigration journey.:D

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2 hours ago, NikkiB said:

I sent two passport pictures with my application because I'm just paranoid like that :D

I will also be taking passport photos to my interview on the 10th Just in case... Glad your interview went well

I sent 2 passport pictures with my application because I am paranoid too :)

 I did notice they were in a small bag clipped to the front of the N400 application form in my interview. Maybe they need photo proof of who you are as your driving license and passport are not enough :jest:

The photo from the biometric was on the naturalization certificate, I didn't see that photo at the interview at all.

 

K1

02/09/2007 I-129F Petition received at Nebraska SC

09/11/2007 Medical scheduled at 10.30am

01/14/2008 Interview at 9.30am Approved

03/13/2008 POE

04/22/2008 Wedding

AOS

05/23/2008 Filed for AOS, EAD and AP.           

09/08/2008 EAD card received.                         

09/15/2008 AP received.                                    

11/25/2008 Card production ordered

Removal of Conditions

10/22/2010 Filed for Removal of Conditions

12/18/2010 Green Card received

 

Naturalization

11/21/2016 Mailed N400 Naturalization application

11/29/2016 Application received

12/02/2016 NOA1

12/30/2016 Biometrics

01/04/2017 In line for interview

02/09/2017 Received interview letter

03/16/2017 Interview in St Paul, Mn - PASSED!!

03/16/2017 Same day Oath Ceremony

 

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53 minutes ago, NikC said:

Why is November 2016 Seattle filers so slow ? I looked at October filers thread and they are done. Any idea why things are not moving ?

Not only the Seattle. The SF takes forever too. Sigh.. 

3 months of waiting from in-line..

N-400 Naturalization Journey SAN FRANCISCO FIELD OFFICE

Total processing time from last successful submission to Oath Ceremony: 253 days (8 months and 11 days)

Spoiler

02/26/2012: Arrived SF airport. 

11/28/2016: Eligible for early-filling.

Day 00 - 12/23/2016: Sent N-400 + I-942 to Phoenix, AZ lockbox via USPS.

Day 03 - 12/26/2016: N-400 application marked delivered.

Day 25 - 01/17/2017: Sent email to support regards to application.

Day 26 - 01/18/2017: N-400 rejected because incorrect payment amount.

Day 32 - 01/24/2017: N-400 + I-942 resent.

Day 34 - 01/26/2017: N-400 application marked delivered.

Day 49 - 02/10/2017: N-400 rejected again because incorrect payment amount.

Day 52 - 02/13/2017: Email form USCIS support responded package was rejected in error (!?) for the first and second time submissions, they requested 3rd resubmission + tracking number in order to apply my earliest priority date. 

Day 52 - 02/13/2017: N-400 + I-942 resent on the same day, also sent a response to Lockbox to provide information to USCIS.

Day 54 (Day 0) - 02/15/2017: N-400 application marked delivered.

Day 62 (Day 8) - 02/23/2017: E-notification, E-mail from USCIS, E-mail from Support announced Resubmission was accepted.

Day 66 (Day 12)- 02/27/2017: Notice of Acceptance as Fees Waiver Approval received. (All fees were waived instead of reduced by half as supposed by filing form I-942)

Day 69 (Day 15) - 03/02/2017: Online Status Update: Fingerprint Appointment was scheduled. 

Day 70  (Day 16) - 03/03/2017: Fingerprint Appointment Letter received. Biometric will be on 3/15/17. 

Day 70  (Day 16) - 03/03/2017: Early Walked-In for Biometric at 3:45 PM.

Day 87 (Day 33) - 03/20/2017: Online Status Update: Case was placed in line for interview. 

Day 234 (Day 180) - 08/14/2017: Online Status Update: Interview has been scheduled.

Day 239 (Day 185) - 08/19/2017: Interview Letter received.

Day 269 (Day 215) - 09/18/2017: Interview 2:30 PM at USCIS SF Field Office. Recommended For Approval. 

Day 280 (Day 226) - 09/29/2017: Oath Ceremony Letter received. N400 is approved.

Day 291 (Day 237) - 10/10/2017: Last Online Status Update: Oath Letter was mailed. Too late!

Day 307 (Day 253) - 10/26/2017: Oath Ceremony in Oakland, CA. Citizenship granted.

Day 307 (Day 253) - 10/26/2017: Passport applied.

Day 321 (Day 267) - 11/09/2017: Passport Booklet received. 

Day 321 (Day 267) - 11/09/2017: Naturalization Certificate received. Journey done.

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Had my interview this morning and I passed!!!! :jest:

 

Everything went very fast and the officer was so nice. 

 

Questions were:

What happened on Sept 11?

When do we vote for President?

How old do you have to be to vote?

What is the rule of law?

What is the name of the national anthem?

 

They asked 10 questions to my husband

 

What do you give up when you become citizen?

What is the responsability only for U.S citizens?

What do we call the first 10 amendments?

What happened at the Constitutional Convention?

Where is the statue of Liberty?

Whats the name of your Governor?

What stop one branch of government from becoming to powerful?

Name one problem that led to the civil war

What is freedom of religion?

Name one branch or part of the government?

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1 hour ago, Laloka said:

Had my interview this morning and I passed!!!! :jest:

 

Everything went very fast and the officer was so nice. 

 

Questions were:

What happened on Sept 11?

When do we vote for President?

How old do you have to be to vote?

What is the rule of law?

What is the name of the national anthem?

 

They asked 10 questions to my husband

 

What do you give up when you become citizen?

What is the responsability only for U.S citizens?

What do we call the first 10 amendments?

What happened at the Constitutional Convention?

Where is the statue of Liberty?

Whats the name of your Governor?

What stop one branch of government from becoming to powerful?

Name one problem that led to the civil war

What is freedom of religion?

Name one branch or part of the government?

Congratulations!! so they asked both of you questions?

30/07/09: Mailed signed G325A to Fiance
26/08/09: Mailed I-129F package to USCIS
03/09/09: Package Received
04/09/09: NOA1
14/09/09: NOA1 Hardcopy
25/11/09: NOA2
04/12/09: Case mailed from NVC to Embassy
07/12/09: Embassy mailed Packet 3
06/01/10: Still havent received Packet 3 in the mail
07/01/10: Emailed the embassy and discovered the adress on record is incorrect; Packet 3 was emailed to me as a PDF attachment
22/02/10: Emailed my checklist and DS-230
18/03/10: Medicals
23/03/10: Interview: Approved
25/03/10: Picking up passport
21/09/10: POE NY

01/12/10: Married
07/02/11: Sent out AOS Package
09/02/11: Package received
11/02/11: NOA1 (I-765, I-485, I-131)
11/04/11: Received EAD and AP Card

N-400

11/15/16: Mailed

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5 minutes ago, LesP said:

Congratulations!! so they asked both of you questions?

We had interviews at the same time but seperate with different officers. 

 

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Just now, CookieCat said:

Congrats!! Can I ask why your husband was asked 10 questions? Did get 4 wrong? I thought officers were supposed to stop if 6 answers were correct. 

I thought so too, he got all 10 right! 

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