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I am desperately waiting for my interview notice which seems to take forever to arrive.

Today the USPS informed delivery daily report says I have mail from USCIS. From the visible envelop window, it reads "Dear XXX (my name)". I have a bad feeling that the letter is just a response to my service request. Could anyone that has already received the interview notice take a look at the first line and see if it begins with "Dear ...."?

I know I will know what it is in a few hours, but I am just being very anxious now. 

Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Germany
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9 minutes ago, Shumai said:

I am desperately waiting for my interview notice which seems to take forever to arrive.

Today the USPS informed delivery daily report says I have mail from USCIS. From the visible envelop window, it reads "Dear XXX (my name)". I have a bad feeling that the letter is just a response to my service request. Could anyone that has already received the interview notice take a look at the first line and see if it begins with "Dear ...."?

I know I will know what it is in a few hours, but I am just being very anxious now. 

My interview letter started with “You are hereby notified to appear for an interview...”

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1 minute ago, JoeSchmoe2017 said:

My interview letter started with “You are hereby notified to appear for an interview...”

Thank you for the quick response!

I guess the letter is just a response to the service request :-(

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2 hours ago, JoeSchmoe2017 said:

@WeAreTogetherNow Good luck with your interview today!!!

Thank you!

It all went well!! :D

timeline K1

07/25/08 sent file to Vermont

08/13/08 got NOA1

01/07/09 got approved!! (after 147 days)

01/08/09 touch

01/12/09 NOA2 hardcopy + case arrived at NVC

01/15/09 case sent to Frankfurt Embassy

01/21/09 case arrived at Frankfurt Embassy

01/23/09 received Pack. 3 -> sent Pack. 3 back

02/03/09 received Pack. 4

02/20/09 Medical/Interview Appointment passed!!!!

03/03/09 Visa received!!!! :D :D

03/12/09 POE Washington DC

03/17/09 applied for SSN

03/23/09 got VA marriage license

03/31/09 got the SSN

04/13/09 wedding!!!!!! :D :D :D

04/27/09 SSN name change

05/01/09 got new SSN

AOS

05/06/09 sent file!!!

05/15/09 NOA1 for I-485 and I-765

06/05/09 Biometrics

06/15/09 EAD card production ordered!!!

06/16/09 touch EAD

06/18/09 card production ordered

06/24/09 EAD received

07/22/09 case transferred to CA

08/25/09 Notice mailed welcoming the new permanent resident

09/03/09 Greencard received!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :D

ROC

06/13/11 sent file

06/14/11 file arrived in Vermont

06/19/11 got NOA

03/22/12 APPROVED

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Just now, JoeSchmoe2017 said:

Awesome!!! Can you share your experience with us?

Sure. My appointment was at 9.30. I got there at 9.15, waited not even 10 minutes and got called in. The guy was very nice. He asked me to confirm everything in my paperwork, we joked about the crazy long list of questions on the application form, he had me read and write one super easy sentence, asked me 6 easy questions, lets see if I can get them together...

1.Who is in charge of the executive branch?

2. If the president can no longer serve, who becomes president?

3. There are 4 amendments to the Constitution about who can vote. Name one.

4. Name one reason why colonists came to America?

5. What are 2 rights of everyone living in the US?  

6. During the Cold War, what was the main concern of the US?

Then he had me sign 2 papers and I was done. My Oath ceremony is this Thursday!

timeline K1

07/25/08 sent file to Vermont

08/13/08 got NOA1

01/07/09 got approved!! (after 147 days)

01/08/09 touch

01/12/09 NOA2 hardcopy + case arrived at NVC

01/15/09 case sent to Frankfurt Embassy

01/21/09 case arrived at Frankfurt Embassy

01/23/09 received Pack. 3 -> sent Pack. 3 back

02/03/09 received Pack. 4

02/20/09 Medical/Interview Appointment passed!!!!

03/03/09 Visa received!!!! :D :D

03/12/09 POE Washington DC

03/17/09 applied for SSN

03/23/09 got VA marriage license

03/31/09 got the SSN

04/13/09 wedding!!!!!! :D :D :D

04/27/09 SSN name change

05/01/09 got new SSN

AOS

05/06/09 sent file!!!

05/15/09 NOA1 for I-485 and I-765

06/05/09 Biometrics

06/15/09 EAD card production ordered!!!

06/16/09 touch EAD

06/18/09 card production ordered

06/24/09 EAD received

07/22/09 case transferred to CA

08/25/09 Notice mailed welcoming the new permanent resident

09/03/09 Greencard received!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :D

ROC

06/13/11 sent file

06/14/11 file arrived in Vermont

06/19/11 got NOA

03/22/12 APPROVED

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Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Hong Kong
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1 minute ago, WeAreTogetherNow said:

Sure. My appointment was at 9.30. I got there at 9.15, waited not even 10 minutes and got called in. The guy was very nice. He asked me to confirm everything in my paperwork, we joked about the crazy long list of questions on the application form, he had me read and write one super easy sentence, asked me 6 easy questions, lets see if I can get them together...

1.Who is in charge of the executive branch?

2. If the president can no longer serve, who becomes president?

3. There are 4 amendments to the Constitution about who can vote. Name one.

4. Name one reason why colonists came to America?

5. What are 2 rights of everyone living in the US?  

6. During the Cold War, what was the main concern of the US?

Then he had me sign 2 papers and I was done. My Oath ceremony is this Thursday!

WOW! He gave you a letter for your Oath also?

Congratulation! 

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.

Filed: Citizen (pnd) Country: Germany
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Just now, Holt said:

WOW! He gave you a letter for your Oath also?

Congratulation! 

Yes. He asked me if I want to do Thursday and I said "sure, why not". 

timeline K1

07/25/08 sent file to Vermont

08/13/08 got NOA1

01/07/09 got approved!! (after 147 days)

01/08/09 touch

01/12/09 NOA2 hardcopy + case arrived at NVC

01/15/09 case sent to Frankfurt Embassy

01/21/09 case arrived at Frankfurt Embassy

01/23/09 received Pack. 3 -> sent Pack. 3 back

02/03/09 received Pack. 4

02/20/09 Medical/Interview Appointment passed!!!!

03/03/09 Visa received!!!! :D :D

03/12/09 POE Washington DC

03/17/09 applied for SSN

03/23/09 got VA marriage license

03/31/09 got the SSN

04/13/09 wedding!!!!!! :D :D :D

04/27/09 SSN name change

05/01/09 got new SSN

AOS

05/06/09 sent file!!!

05/15/09 NOA1 for I-485 and I-765

06/05/09 Biometrics

06/15/09 EAD card production ordered!!!

06/16/09 touch EAD

06/18/09 card production ordered

06/24/09 EAD received

07/22/09 case transferred to CA

08/25/09 Notice mailed welcoming the new permanent resident

09/03/09 Greencard received!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :D

ROC

06/13/11 sent file

06/14/11 file arrived in Vermont

06/19/11 got NOA

03/22/12 APPROVED

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5 minutes ago, WeAreTogetherNow said:

Sure. My appointment was at 9.30. I got there at 9.15, waited not even 10 minutes and got called in. The guy was very nice. He asked me to confirm everything in my paperwork, we joked about the crazy long list of questions on the application form, he had me read and write one super easy sentence, asked me 6 easy questions, lets see if I can get them together...

1.Who is in charge of the executive branch?

2. If the president can no longer serve, who becomes president?

3. There are 4 amendments to the Constitution about who can vote. Name one.

4. Name one reason why colonists came to America?

5. What are 2 rights of everyone living in the US?  

6. During the Cold War, what was the main concern of the US?

Then he had me sign 2 papers and I was done. My Oath ceremony is this Thursday!

Awesome! Congratulations and thanks for sharing the experience. :thumbs:

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1 minute ago, WeAreTogetherNow said:

Yes. He asked me if I want to do Thursday and I said "sure, why not". 

That is so awesome. Congratulations again. My Oath is this Thursday too. :D

Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Hong Kong
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3 minutes ago, WeAreTogetherNow said:

Yes. He asked me if I want to do Thursday and I said "sure, why not". 

 

Just now, JoeSchmoe2017 said:

That is so awesome. Congratulations again. My Oath is this Thursday too. :D

 Good luck to both of you!!!! Today is Tuesday. One more day to wait Joe !

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.

Filed: Citizen (pnd) Country: Germany
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Just now, JoeSchmoe2017 said:

That is so awesome. Congratulations again. My Oath is this Thursday too. :D

It's also my daughter's bday so double celebration! ;) Congrats to you too!! So happy to be done with all of this now.

timeline K1

07/25/08 sent file to Vermont

08/13/08 got NOA1

01/07/09 got approved!! (after 147 days)

01/08/09 touch

01/12/09 NOA2 hardcopy + case arrived at NVC

01/15/09 case sent to Frankfurt Embassy

01/21/09 case arrived at Frankfurt Embassy

01/23/09 received Pack. 3 -> sent Pack. 3 back

02/03/09 received Pack. 4

02/20/09 Medical/Interview Appointment passed!!!!

03/03/09 Visa received!!!! :D :D

03/12/09 POE Washington DC

03/17/09 applied for SSN

03/23/09 got VA marriage license

03/31/09 got the SSN

04/13/09 wedding!!!!!! :D :D :D

04/27/09 SSN name change

05/01/09 got new SSN

AOS

05/06/09 sent file!!!

05/15/09 NOA1 for I-485 and I-765

06/05/09 Biometrics

06/15/09 EAD card production ordered!!!

06/16/09 touch EAD

06/18/09 card production ordered

06/24/09 EAD received

07/22/09 case transferred to CA

08/25/09 Notice mailed welcoming the new permanent resident

09/03/09 Greencard received!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :D

ROC

06/13/11 sent file

06/14/11 file arrived in Vermont

06/19/11 got NOA

03/22/12 APPROVED

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1 minute ago, Holt said:

 

 Good luck to both of you!!!! Today is Tuesday. One more day to wait Joe !

Yeah, I am so excited!!! Do you have to go security too at the Paramount?  I am not sure if I can make it to arrive earlier than 9am for the 10am ceremony.  

Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Hong Kong
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2 minutes ago, WeAreTogetherNow said:

It's also my daughter's bday so double celebration! ;) Congrats to you too!! So happy to be done with all of this now.

NO NO NO. Not done yet. Hahaha. You still have to deal with Department of State. They are waving you. 

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.

Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Hong Kong
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3 minutes ago, JoeSchmoe2017 said:

Yeah, I am so excited!!! Do you have to go security too at the Paramount?  I am not sure if I can make it to arrive earlier than 9am for the 10am ceremony.  

No. There are 1 gate and 1 door. After you pass the gate go inside the theater, there will be 6-7 officers standing to check your Questionnaires. After you No and No and No, they will write a section number in your letter and you will be directed inside. There will be 4-5 sections doors with Officers standing too. They will collect your Card and interview letter, ask you to grab a package (contains passport application, and some other things). 

 

Anyways, I met with my officer at the next door and I said Hi to her. She still remembers me, like a magic.

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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