N-400 May 2017 Filers

[Mehrdad576 18]

@nesh123 did you go for interview? How did it go? Did they give you the oat letter right away?

[nesh123 4]

4 hours ago, Mehrdad576 said:

@nesh123 did you go for interview? How did it go? Did they give you the oat letter right away?

@Mehrdad576 and all, yes had the interview today and was approved. They gave me the oath letter for 25th September.   Sorry, for the delayed posting. was a hectic day with back to back activity outside through the day.  overall the interview was about 20 minutes and they asked me to wait for the oath appointment letter for about 30 minutes.. visa officer was polite, had questions such as father of the nation, number of house representatives, which was was fought in 1900s etc. She went through all questions in the application and also  took time to verify the in/out details in my passport with what I had given in the application. I also mentioned about the traffic citations that I had not mentioned in my application initially. She made notes and mentioned that those were ok and wouldn't disqualify. At the end, she also suggested what to do for the passport. overall good experience. Wishing all of you the best as well in the N400 journey..

[mounir412 101]

Citizenship
Event	Date
Service Center :	Lewisville TX Lockbox
CIS Office :	Raleigh NC
Date Filed :	2017-05-15
NOA Date :	2017-05-25
Bio. Appt. :	2017-06-15

[CentralPark1992 20]

10 hours ago, nesh123 said:

@Mehrdad576 and all, yes had the interview today and was approved. They gave me the oath letter for 25th September.   Sorry, for the delayed posting. was a hectic day with back to back activity outside through the day.  overall the interview was about 20 minutes and they asked me to wait for the oath appointment letter for about 30 minutes.. visa officer was polite, had questions such as father of the nation, number of house representatives, which was was fought in 1900s etc. She went through all questions in the application and also  took time to verify the in/out details in my passport with what I had given in the application. I also mentioned about the traffic citations that I had not mentioned in my application initially. She made notes and mentioned that those were ok and wouldn't disqualify. At the end, she also suggested what to do for the passport. overall good experience. Wishing all of you the best as well in the N400 journey..

Congratulations! Did she hand write your name and USCIS number on the Oath letter? Thats what they did to me. Looks so different than all the other letters I have received from uscis lol 

[lovelyalex 99]

18 hours ago, himalayanV said:

I totally understand. I really wish I didn't have to give up my indian citizenship...it's hard.

 

But hey, it's just a paper right? We are all global citizens  

I didn't realize you had to give your Indian citizenship.  I can keep both of mine.

[CentralPark1992 20]

6 minutes ago, lovelyalex said:

I didn't realize you had to give your Indian citizenship.  I can keep both of mine.

Yup, it sucks. India does not allow you to have a dual citizenship. You're lucky. I would love to keep my indian passport..but I have to renounce it  

[Waitinggame16 91]

20 hours ago, Lvivlion said:

My oath is tomorrow I have wired feeling I'ts like I love my homeland but I love US too ;( 

Enjoy today and reaching your goal ! Congratulations!

Sorry about having to give up your home citizenship. I'm lucky enough to be allowed dual, 

[Steelers1020 64]

On 9/13/2017 at 6:31 PM, Waitinggame16 said:

I'm sorry you're also in a similar situation. And we both know that it will be worth it but I think it's fair to feel disappointed 

My husband who is a Chicago filer has been "in line for interview" since July 3rd as well. So it's been 2 1/2 months. Someone recently told me for Chicago office that it take 3-5 months after you are put in line to receive interview date. 

Edited September 15, 2017 by Steelers1020

[lovelyalex 99]

How does that renouncing piece work for those that have to give up their current citizenship? So, say you're Indian.  You have your oath ceremony. It just doesn't go away magically.  Who initiates what?  What is the process?  I mean, is there a little office you're supposed to call that officially say "YOU'RE DONE" and you're supposed to send back your passport? I don't see how this works.

[reema 10]

3 hours ago, lovelyalex said:

How does that renouncing piece work for those that have to give up their current citizenship? So, say you're Indian.  You have your oath ceremony. It just doesn't go away magically.  Who initiates what?  What is the process?  I mean, is there a little office you're supposed to call that officially say "YOU'RE DONE" and you're supposed to send back your passport? I don't see how this works.

The process has to be initiated by us & I believe there is a form that needs to be filled in & it takes 1-2 weeks for the process to complete.

[lovelyalex 99]

12 hours ago, reema said:

The process has to be initiated by us & I believe there is a form that needs to be filled in & it takes 1-2 weeks for the process to complete.

But if you don't initiate it, would the Indian authorities/government even know you'd obtained US citizenship?

 

[Lvivlion 6]

I'm done I'm US citizen now. Thanks n Good luck. My ceremony was 3hrs long ;( Due  to "guess judges from Italy" so they put a concert together lol n bunch of inspirational speeches.

[lovelyalex 99]

4 minutes ago, Lvivlion said:

I'm done I'm US citizen now. Thanks n Good luck. My ceremony was 3hrs long ;( Due  to "guess judges from Italy" so they put a concert together lol n bunch of inspirational speeches.

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!

[reema 10]

1 hour ago, lovelyalex said:

But if you don't initiate it, would the Indian authorities/government even know you'd obtained US citizenship?

 

I'm not sure if they have a way to find out.but if they do I think you could get heavily penalized...

 

[mcdull 474]

4 hours ago, Lvivlion said:

I'm done I'm US citizen now. Thanks n Good luck. My ceremony was 3hrs long ;( Due  to "guess judges from Italy" so they put a concert together lol n bunch of inspirational speeches.

Was there a President Trump video or signed welcome.letter?