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Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Canada
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1 hour ago, JT4/25 said:

Let's hope there is no family emergency in the meantime in Italy. 

I would encourage your husband to set up an Infopass to get proof of his status stamped in his passport, before his green card expires. 

This will allow him to re-enter the country should he have to visit Italy before he becomes a citizen, incase his green card expires before then.

Applied for Naturalization based on 5-year Residency - 96 Days To Complete Citizenship!

July 14, 2017 (Day 00) -  Submitted N400 Application, filed online

July 21, 2017 (Day 07) -  NOA Receipt received in the mail

July 22, 2017 (Day 08) - Biometrics appointment scheduled online, letter mailed out

July 25, 2017 (Day 11) - Biometrics PDF posted online

July 28, 2017 (Day 14) - Biometrics letter received in the mail, appointment for 08/08/17

Aug 08, 2017 (Day 24) - Biometrics (fingerprinting) completed

Aug 14, 2017 (Day 30) - Online EGOV status shows "Interview Scheduled, will mail appointment letter"

Aug 16, 2017 (Day 32) - Online MYUSCIS status shows "Interview Scheduled, read the letter we mailed you..."

Aug 17, 2017 (Day 33) - Interview Appointment Letter PDF posted online---GOT AN INTERVIEW DATE!!!

Aug 21, 2017 (Day 37) - Interview Appointment Letter received in the mail, appointment for 09/27/17

Sep. 27, 2017 (Day 74) - Naturalization Interview--- read my experience here

Sep. 27, 2017 (Day 74) - Online MYUSCIS status shows "Oath Ceremony Notice mailed"

Sep. 28, 2017 (Day 75) - Oath Ceremony Letter PDF posted online--Ceremony for 10/19/17

Oct. 02, 2017 (Day 79) -  Oath Ceremony Letter received in the mail

Oct. 19, 2017 (Day 96) -  Oath Ceremony-- read my experience here

 

 

 

Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Canada
Timeline
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N-400: July 2017 Applicants

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Dallas/Lewisville, Texas Lockbox
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UserName......|GC-Date.|Sent.|Cashd|NOA..|Fprints.|In Line.|Int ltr.|Intrvw..|Oath....|Field Office.....|NBC/IOE
Maridiego.....|09/25/14|06/27|07/10|07/10|08/22/17|08/25/17|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|New York City....|NBC
kmdr..........|09/22/14|07/03|07/12|07/11|08/07/17|08/22/17|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|Atlanta, GA......|NBC
lover5........|--/--/--|07/10|07/15|07/13|08/08/17|08/28/17|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|New York City....|NBC
alejandreska..|08/31/14|07/03|07/11|07/10|08/03/17|09/05/17|09/21/17|10/23/17|--/--/--|Boston, MA.......|NBC
bountyhunter..|10/06/14|07/08|07/13|07/12|08/08/17|09/06/17|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|Houston, TX......|NBC
Kuzzy.........|09/20/14|07/18|07/25|07/21|08/16/17|08/22/17|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|Jacksonville, FL.|NBC
Tim&Helga.....|06/27/14|07/05|07/19|07/20|08/15/17|08/22/17|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|Montgomery, AL...|NBC
rt1012........|10/28/14|07/31|08/07|08/07|08/31/17|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|New Orleans, LA..|NBC
JT4/25........|10/--/07|07/12|07/18|07/20|08/18/17|09/05/17|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|Mount Laurel, NJ.|NBC

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USCIS Phoenix, Arizona Lockbox
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UserName......|GC-Date.|Sent.|Cashd|NOA..|Fprints.|In Line.|Int ltr.|Intrvw..|Oath....|Field Office.....|NBC/IOE
SETTI.........|05/22/08|06/29|07/03|07/03|07/25/17|07/27/17|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|San Jose, CA.....|NBC
SJS87.........|08/26/17|07/05|07/12|07/10|08/02/17|08/28/17|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|Seattle, WA......|NBC
Jaxx..........|08/23/09|07/13|07/17|07/20|08/10/17|08/28/17|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|San Francisco,CA.|NBC
kumamon.......|10/11/12|06/28|07/02|07/05|07/17/17|07/19/17|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|San Jose, CA.....|NBC
CA1234........|09/08/12|07/05|07/12|07/17|07/31/17|08/08/17|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|Los Angeles, CA..|NBC
Greatdane.....|10/22/14|07/22|07/26|07/31|08/15/17|10/10/17|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|Seattle, WA......|NBC
nit407........|06/17/14|07/25|07/28|08/01|08/24/17|08/28/17|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|Seattle, WA......|NBC
Margiee.......|06/06/13|07/17|07/20|07/20|08/14/17|08/28/17|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|Denver, CO.......|NBC
rerto.........|10/14/14|07/29|08/07|08/02|08/21/17|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|San Francisco,CA.|NBC
Huvvaligen....|09/11/14|07/11|07/18|07/24|08/14/17|08/28/17|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|St. Louis, MO....|NBC
shuashua......|10/06/12|07/07|07/12|07/10|08/08/17|09/18/17|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|Los Angeles, CA..|NBC
mia166........|04/10/17|07/05|07/13|07/--|08/03/17|08/28/17|09/24/17|10/25/17|--/--/--|Yakima, WA.......|NBC
JonSnow.......|--/--/--|07/10|07/14|07/14|08/08/17|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|Los Angeles, CA..|NBC
orange2017....|08/--/11|07/08|07/14|07/10|08/09/17|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|???????????, CA..|NBC

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USCIS Chicago, Illinois Lockbox
==================================
UserName......|GC-Date.|Sent.|Cashd|NOA..|Fprints.|In Line.|Int ltr.|Intrvw..|Oath....|Field Office.....|NBC/IOE 
u_got_that....|08/13/11|07/14|07/19|07/14|08/23/17|08/25/17|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|Philadelphia, PA.|NBC
peachlings....|10/--/12|07/15|07/21|07/18|08/15/17|09/11/17|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|Chicago, IL......|NBC
marieMH.......|08/16/12|07/14|07/17|07/17|08/08/17|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|Chicago, IL......|NBC
rangrut.......|07/13/11|07/22|07/25|07/24|08/18/17|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|Philadelphia, PA.|NBC
Venice000.....|10/10/14|07/22|08/01|07/31|08/24/17|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|Philadelphia, PA.|NBC 
MEXIAMERICAN..|--/--/--|07/--|--/--|07/17|08/09/17|08/28/17|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|St. Louis, MO....|NBC
reema.........|09/--/13|07/10|--/--|--/--|08/08/17|08/11/17|09/25/17|10/30/17|--/--/--|Columbus, OH.... |NBC

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USCIS Online Filing
==================================
UserName......|GC-Date.|Sent.|Cashd|NOA..|Fprints.|In Line.|Int ltr.|Intrvw..|Oath....|Field Office.....|NBC/IOE
LRP...........|10/01/14|07/04|07/05|07/04|07/21/17|07/27/17|09/13/17|10/19/17|--/--/--|Washington, DC...|IOE
Tranquillity..|--/--/08|07/04|07/05|07/05|07/24/17|--/--/--|09/28/17|11/01/17|--/--/--|New York City....|IOE 
Bsze..........|10/26/10|07/09|07/10|07/10|08/03/17|08/04/17|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|Fargo, ND........|IOE
AK_2014.......|10/09/14|07/12|07/12|07/12|08/02/17|09/28/17|--/--/--|11/02/17|--/--/--|Chicago, IL......|IOE
GoingThrough..|08/18/05|07/14|07/14|07/14|08/08/17|08/14/17|08/21/17|09/27/17|10/19/17|Queens, NY.......|IOE
SamBillz......|05/24/11|07/16|07/17|07/16|08/11/17|09/27/17|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|Houston, TX......|IOE
NewOrleansJerry10/04/14|07/17|07/17|07/17|08/08/17|09/13/17|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|Montgomery, AL...|IOE
ARDallas......|10/18/14|07/26|07/26|07/26|08/15/17|08/19/17|09/22/17|10/25/17|--/--/--|Dallas, TX.......|IOE
vkhutchings...|07/22/14|07/28|07/28|07/28|08/14/17|08/16/17|08/21/17|09/27/17|10/19/17|Queens, NY.......|IOE
ragex.........|07/13/17|07/28|07/29|07/28|08/22/17|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|Chicago, IL......|IOE
danielp60.....|10/28/14|07/30|07/30|07/31|08/17/17|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|Miami, FL........|IOE
reneesuarez...|10/20/14|07/31|07/31|07/31|08/22/17|08/22/17|09/28/17|11/01/17|--/--/--|Greer, SC........|IOE

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Legend: 
GC-Date: The 'Resident Since' Date located on your first green card.
Sent: Date N-400 was mailed to USCIS.
Cashd: Date your check was cashed / credit card was charged by USCIS.
NOA: Receipt Notice Date Printed on your official I-797 notification.
Fprints: 
 Date assigned for fingerprinting (Bio-metrics). If you do your biometrics via walk-in prior to your scheduled appointment, please enter the date in bold blue.
In Line: Date you received e-notification about the start of your interview scheduling.
Int Ltr: Date you received the official letter in the mail regarding interview.
Interview: Date of your interview.
Oath: Date Oath taken.

Field Office: Your local USCIS office where you will have the N-400 interview.

Applied for Naturalization based on 5-year Residency - 96 Days To Complete Citizenship!

July 14, 2017 (Day 00) -  Submitted N400 Application, filed online

July 21, 2017 (Day 07) -  NOA Receipt received in the mail

July 22, 2017 (Day 08) - Biometrics appointment scheduled online, letter mailed out

July 25, 2017 (Day 11) - Biometrics PDF posted online

July 28, 2017 (Day 14) - Biometrics letter received in the mail, appointment for 08/08/17

Aug 08, 2017 (Day 24) - Biometrics (fingerprinting) completed

Aug 14, 2017 (Day 30) - Online EGOV status shows "Interview Scheduled, will mail appointment letter"

Aug 16, 2017 (Day 32) - Online MYUSCIS status shows "Interview Scheduled, read the letter we mailed you..."

Aug 17, 2017 (Day 33) - Interview Appointment Letter PDF posted online---GOT AN INTERVIEW DATE!!!

Aug 21, 2017 (Day 37) - Interview Appointment Letter received in the mail, appointment for 09/27/17

Sep. 27, 2017 (Day 74) - Naturalization Interview--- read my experience here

Sep. 27, 2017 (Day 74) - Online MYUSCIS status shows "Oath Ceremony Notice mailed"

Sep. 28, 2017 (Day 75) - Oath Ceremony Letter PDF posted online--Ceremony for 10/19/17

Oct. 02, 2017 (Day 79) -  Oath Ceremony Letter received in the mail

Oct. 19, 2017 (Day 96) -  Oath Ceremony-- read my experience here

 

 

 

Filed: Citizen (pnd) Country: Italy
Timeline
Posted
2 hours ago, Going through said:

I would encourage your husband to set up an Infopass to get proof of his status stamped in his passport, before his green card expires. 

This will allow him to re-enter the country should he have to visit Italy before he becomes a citizen, incase his green card expires before then.

Yes.  thank you.  I did call and the lady said there is a stamp that he would be able to have in case of emergency that will get him re-entered in case he has to go in an emergency.

Joyce

2/10/04 - interview date!!!!!!!Got Visa!!!!

3/11/04 - Massimo arrived in USA...Hurray!!!

4/25/04 - Happily Married in New Jersey

5/12/04 - starting AOS papers

5/17/04 - Mailed I-485, 131, (certified mail) to Newark

7/12/04 - Biometrics for AOS done in NYC

2/1/05 - received interview letter for May 16, 2005

5/16/05 - Successful (and fast) AOS interview in Cherry Hill!!!

I751

3/1/07 - mailed I751 package to VSC - regular mail

3/7/07 - cashed 205.00 check

3/9/07 - cashed 70.00 biometrics check

3/16/07 - received blue receipt notice for biometrics fee

3/24/07 - received NOA extending GC for another year

3/24/07 - received Biometrics appointment letter

4/6/07 - Biometrics appointment in Newark at 9am

4/7/07 - touched

4/11/07 - touched

9/28/07 - email received...Card production ordered!

10/4/07 - received congratulations letter in the mail

10/09/07 - 10 year green card received

Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Canada
Timeline
Posted
N-400: July 2017 Applicants

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Dallas/Lewisville, Texas Lockbox
==================================
UserName......|GC-Date.|Sent.|Cashd|NOA..|Fprints.|In Line.|Int ltr.|Intrvw..|Oath....|Field Office.....|NBC/IOE
Maridiego.....|09/25/14|06/27|07/10|07/10|08/22/17|08/25/17|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|New York City....|NBC
kmdr..........|09/22/14|07/03|07/12|07/11|08/07/17|08/22/17|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|Atlanta, GA......|NBC
lover5........|--/--/--|07/10|07/15|07/13|08/08/17|08/28/17|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|New York City....|NBC
alejandreska..|08/31/14|07/03|07/11|07/10|08/03/17|09/05/17|09/21/17|10/23/17|--/--/--|Boston, MA.......|NBC
bountyhunter..|10/06/14|07/08|07/13|07/12|08/08/17|09/06/17|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|Houston, TX......|NBC
Kuzzy.........|09/20/14|07/18|07/25|07/21|08/16/17|08/22/17|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|Jacksonville, FL.|NBC
Tim&Helga.....|06/27/14|07/05|07/19|07/20|08/15/17|08/22/17|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|Montgomery, AL...|NBC
rt1012........|10/28/14|07/31|08/07|08/07|08/31/17|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|New Orleans, LA..|NBC
JT4/25........|10/--/07|07/12|07/18|07/20|08/18/17|09/05/17|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|Mount Laurel, NJ.|NBC

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USCIS Phoenix, Arizona Lockbox
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UserName......|GC-Date.|Sent.|Cashd|NOA..|Fprints.|In Line.|Int ltr.|Intrvw..|Oath....|Field Office.....|NBC/IOE
SETTI.........|05/22/08|06/29|07/03|07/03|07/25/17|07/27/17|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|San Jose, CA.....|NBC
SJS87.........|08/26/17|07/05|07/12|07/10|08/02/17|08/28/17|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|Seattle, WA......|NBC
Jaxx..........|08/23/09|07/13|07/17|07/20|08/10/17|08/28/17|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|San Francisco,CA.|NBC
kumamon.......|10/11/12|06/28|07/02|07/05|07/17/17|07/19/17|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|San Jose, CA.....|NBC
CA1234........|09/08/12|07/05|07/12|07/17|07/31/17|08/08/17|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|Los Angeles, CA..|NBC
Greatdane.....|10/22/14|07/22|07/26|07/31|08/15/17|10/10/17|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|Seattle, WA......|NBC
nit407........|06/17/14|07/25|07/28|08/01|08/24/17|08/28/17|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|Seattle, WA......|NBC
Margiee.......|06/06/13|07/17|07/20|07/20|08/14/17|08/28/17|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|Denver, CO.......|NBC
rerto.........|10/14/14|07/29|08/07|08/02|08/21/17|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|San Francisco,CA.|NBC
Huvvaligen....|09/11/14|07/11|07/18|07/24|08/14/17|08/28/17|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|St. Louis, MO....|NBC
shuashua......|10/06/12|07/07|07/12|07/10|08/08/17|09/18/17|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|Los Angeles, CA..|NBC
mia166........|04/10/17|07/05|07/13|07/--|08/03/17|08/28/17|09/24/17|10/25/17|--/--/--|Yakima, WA.......|NBC
JonSnow.......|--/--/--|07/10|07/14|07/14|08/08/17|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|Los Angeles, CA..|NBC
orange2017....|08/--/11|07/08|07/14|07/10|08/09/17|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|???????????, CA..|NBC

==================================
USCIS Chicago, Illinois Lockbox
==================================
UserName......|GC-Date.|Sent.|Cashd|NOA..|Fprints.|In Line.|Int ltr.|Intrvw..|Oath....|Field Office.....|NBC/IOE 
u_got_that....|08/13/11|07/14|07/19|07/14|08/23/17|08/25/17|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|Philadelphia, PA.|NBC
peachlings....|10/--/12|07/15|07/21|07/18|08/15/17|09/11/17|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|Chicago, IL......|NBC
marieMH.......|08/16/12|07/14|07/17|07/17|08/08/17|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|Chicago, IL......|NBC
rangrut.......|07/13/11|07/22|07/25|07/24|08/18/17|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|Philadelphia, PA.|NBC
Venice000.....|10/10/14|07/22|08/01|07/31|08/24/17|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|Philadelphia, PA.|NBC 
MEXIAMERICAN..|--/--/--|07/--|--/--|07/17|08/09/17|08/28/17|10/12/17|11/21/17|--/--/--|St. Louis, MO....|NBC
reema.........|09/--/13|07/10|--/--|--/--|08/08/17|08/11/17|09/25/17|10/30/17|--/--/--|Columbus, OH.... |NBC

==================================
USCIS Online Filing
==================================
UserName......|GC-Date.|Sent.|Cashd|NOA..|Fprints.|In Line.|Int ltr.|Intrvw..|Oath....|Field Office.....|NBC/IOE
LRP...........|10/01/14|07/04|07/05|07/04|07/21/17|07/27/17|09/13/17|10/19/17|--/--/--|Washington, DC...|IOE
Tranquillity..|--/--/08|07/04|07/05|07/05|07/24/17|--/--/--|09/28/17|11/01/17|--/--/--|New York City....|IOE 
Bsze..........|10/26/10|07/09|07/10|07/10|08/03/17|08/04/17|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|Fargo, ND........|IOE
AK_2014.......|10/09/14|07/12|07/12|07/12|08/02/17|09/28/17|--/--/--|11/02/17|--/--/--|Chicago, IL......|IOE
GoingThrough..|08/18/05|07/14|07/14|07/14|08/08/17|08/14/17|08/21/17|09/27/17|10/19/17|Queens, NY.......|IOE
SamBillz......|05/24/11|07/16|07/17|07/16|08/11/17|09/27/17|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|Houston, TX......|IOE
NewOrleansJerry10/04/14|07/17|07/17|07/17|08/08/17|09/13/17|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|Montgomery, AL...|IOE
ARDallas......|10/18/14|07/26|07/26|07/26|08/15/17|08/19/17|09/22/17|10/25/17|--/--/--|Dallas, TX.......|IOE
vkhutchings...|07/22/14|07/28|07/28|07/28|08/14/17|08/16/17|08/21/17|09/27/17|10/19/17|Queens, NY.......|IOE
ragex.........|07/13/17|07/28|07/29|07/28|08/22/17|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|Chicago, IL......|IOE
danielp60.....|10/28/14|07/30|07/30|07/31|08/17/17|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|Miami, FL........|IOE
reneesuarez...|10/20/14|07/31|07/31|07/31|08/22/17|08/22/17|09/28/17|11/01/17|--/--/--|Greer, SC........|IOE

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Legend: 
GC-Date: The 'Resident Since' Date located on your first green card.
Sent: Date N-400 was mailed to USCIS.
Cashd: Date your check was cashed / credit card was charged by USCIS.
NOA: Receipt Notice Date Printed on your official I-797 notification.
Fprints: 
 Date assigned for fingerprinting (Bio-metrics). If you do your biometrics via walk-in prior to your scheduled appointment, please enter the date in bold blue.
In Line: Date you received e-notification about the start of your interview scheduling.
Int Ltr: Date you received the official letter in the mail regarding interview.
Interview: Date of your interview.
Oath: Date Oath taken.

Field Office: Your local USCIS office where you will have the N-400 interview.

 

Applied for Naturalization based on 5-year Residency - 96 Days To Complete Citizenship!

July 14, 2017 (Day 00) -  Submitted N400 Application, filed online

July 21, 2017 (Day 07) -  NOA Receipt received in the mail

July 22, 2017 (Day 08) - Biometrics appointment scheduled online, letter mailed out

July 25, 2017 (Day 11) - Biometrics PDF posted online

July 28, 2017 (Day 14) - Biometrics letter received in the mail, appointment for 08/08/17

Aug 08, 2017 (Day 24) - Biometrics (fingerprinting) completed

Aug 14, 2017 (Day 30) - Online EGOV status shows "Interview Scheduled, will mail appointment letter"

Aug 16, 2017 (Day 32) - Online MYUSCIS status shows "Interview Scheduled, read the letter we mailed you..."

Aug 17, 2017 (Day 33) - Interview Appointment Letter PDF posted online---GOT AN INTERVIEW DATE!!!

Aug 21, 2017 (Day 37) - Interview Appointment Letter received in the mail, appointment for 09/27/17

Sep. 27, 2017 (Day 74) - Naturalization Interview--- read my experience here

Sep. 27, 2017 (Day 74) - Online MYUSCIS status shows "Oath Ceremony Notice mailed"

Sep. 28, 2017 (Day 75) - Oath Ceremony Letter PDF posted online--Ceremony for 10/19/17

Oct. 02, 2017 (Day 79) -  Oath Ceremony Letter received in the mail

Oct. 19, 2017 (Day 96) -  Oath Ceremony-- read my experience here

 

 

 

Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Canada
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Posted

So I phoned the place where mine and @vkhutchings oath ceremony will be held tomorrow morning... (Brooklyn, NY)

 

Was told by the clerk that guests must remain in the cafeteria during the entire ceremony and are not allowed to enter the room to witness the ceremony itself.  There is one small television in the cafeteria where they can watch the proceedings, but even the sound is muted on it.  He also said it depends on whether the TV is even switched to that channel to begin with, as it might just be showing local news broadcasts instead as normal.

 

That completely sucks.  You'd think they would recognize this day is a huge deal to people and they want to celebrate it with family when it happens...especially since our spouses are the ones who travel with us through this journey. :( 

 

I'm really sad about this actually...after years of struggle, sweat, stress, tears, what-not to get to this day----and it's treated like any other day of the week in someone's life? 

I was hoping, after reading others experiences in different cities/states, that mine tomorrow would be memorable somehow.   Feeling like it's going to be rather anti-climatic and will be just a "show up, stand up, line up" kind of proceeding.  Really hope I'm wrong. :(:( 

Applied for Naturalization based on 5-year Residency - 96 Days To Complete Citizenship!

July 14, 2017 (Day 00) -  Submitted N400 Application, filed online

July 21, 2017 (Day 07) -  NOA Receipt received in the mail

July 22, 2017 (Day 08) - Biometrics appointment scheduled online, letter mailed out

July 25, 2017 (Day 11) - Biometrics PDF posted online

July 28, 2017 (Day 14) - Biometrics letter received in the mail, appointment for 08/08/17

Aug 08, 2017 (Day 24) - Biometrics (fingerprinting) completed

Aug 14, 2017 (Day 30) - Online EGOV status shows "Interview Scheduled, will mail appointment letter"

Aug 16, 2017 (Day 32) - Online MYUSCIS status shows "Interview Scheduled, read the letter we mailed you..."

Aug 17, 2017 (Day 33) - Interview Appointment Letter PDF posted online---GOT AN INTERVIEW DATE!!!

Aug 21, 2017 (Day 37) - Interview Appointment Letter received in the mail, appointment for 09/27/17

Sep. 27, 2017 (Day 74) - Naturalization Interview--- read my experience here

Sep. 27, 2017 (Day 74) - Online MYUSCIS status shows "Oath Ceremony Notice mailed"

Sep. 28, 2017 (Day 75) - Oath Ceremony Letter PDF posted online--Ceremony for 10/19/17

Oct. 02, 2017 (Day 79) -  Oath Ceremony Letter received in the mail

Oct. 19, 2017 (Day 96) -  Oath Ceremony-- read my experience here

 

 

 

Filed: Citizen (pnd) Country: Italy
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Posted (edited)

oh...that does suck.  I wonder why they wont let families share in that special proud moment to become a US Citizen.  Kind of sad.  My friend took the oath on the Battleship NJ on 4th of July....and everyone was welcome.  It was a beautiful ceremony,.  Best of luck tomorrow.

I am glad someone posted an update...I was getting worried for July filers.

 

Edited by JT4/25

Joyce

2/10/04 - interview date!!!!!!!Got Visa!!!!

3/11/04 - Massimo arrived in USA...Hurray!!!

4/25/04 - Happily Married in New Jersey

5/12/04 - starting AOS papers

5/17/04 - Mailed I-485, 131, (certified mail) to Newark

7/12/04 - Biometrics for AOS done in NYC

2/1/05 - received interview letter for May 16, 2005

5/16/05 - Successful (and fast) AOS interview in Cherry Hill!!!

I751

3/1/07 - mailed I751 package to VSC - regular mail

3/7/07 - cashed 205.00 check

3/9/07 - cashed 70.00 biometrics check

3/16/07 - received blue receipt notice for biometrics fee

3/24/07 - received NOA extending GC for another year

3/24/07 - received Biometrics appointment letter

4/6/07 - Biometrics appointment in Newark at 9am

4/7/07 - touched

4/11/07 - touched

9/28/07 - email received...Card production ordered!

10/4/07 - received congratulations letter in the mail

10/09/07 - 10 year green card received

Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Canada
Timeline
Posted
10 minutes ago, JT4/25 said:

oh...that does suck.  I wonder why they wont let families share in that special proud moment to become a US Citizen.  Kind of sad.  My friend took the oath on the Battleship NJ on 4th of July....and everyone was welcome.  It was a beautiful ceremony,.  Best of luck tomorrow.

I am glad someone posted an update...I was getting worried for July filers.

 

Thanks for your well-wishes JT4/25 :) 

I just relayed the info to my husband, and suggested I just go to the ceremony on my own on the subway and then go back home afterwards, he said:

 

  "It's an important day.  And even if they don't treat it as one, your family will"  Brought tears to my eyes.  

Applied for Naturalization based on 5-year Residency - 96 Days To Complete Citizenship!

July 14, 2017 (Day 00) -  Submitted N400 Application, filed online

July 21, 2017 (Day 07) -  NOA Receipt received in the mail

July 22, 2017 (Day 08) - Biometrics appointment scheduled online, letter mailed out

July 25, 2017 (Day 11) - Biometrics PDF posted online

July 28, 2017 (Day 14) - Biometrics letter received in the mail, appointment for 08/08/17

Aug 08, 2017 (Day 24) - Biometrics (fingerprinting) completed

Aug 14, 2017 (Day 30) - Online EGOV status shows "Interview Scheduled, will mail appointment letter"

Aug 16, 2017 (Day 32) - Online MYUSCIS status shows "Interview Scheduled, read the letter we mailed you..."

Aug 17, 2017 (Day 33) - Interview Appointment Letter PDF posted online---GOT AN INTERVIEW DATE!!!

Aug 21, 2017 (Day 37) - Interview Appointment Letter received in the mail, appointment for 09/27/17

Sep. 27, 2017 (Day 74) - Naturalization Interview--- read my experience here

Sep. 27, 2017 (Day 74) - Online MYUSCIS status shows "Oath Ceremony Notice mailed"

Sep. 28, 2017 (Day 75) - Oath Ceremony Letter PDF posted online--Ceremony for 10/19/17

Oct. 02, 2017 (Day 79) -  Oath Ceremony Letter received in the mail

Oct. 19, 2017 (Day 96) -  Oath Ceremony-- read my experience here

 

 

 

Posted
5 minutes ago, Going through said:

Thanks for your well-wishes JT4/25 :) 

I just relayed the info to my husband, and suggested I just go to the ceremony on my own on the subway and then go back home afterwards, he said:

 

  "It's an important day.  And even if they don't treat it as one, your family will"  Brought tears to my eyes.  

aww your husband is sweet! The NY office clearly is not sigh. I have my interview tomorrow. Feeling pretty nervous!

Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Canada
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Posted
11 minutes ago, LRP said:

aww your husband is sweet! The NY office clearly is not sigh. I have my interview tomorrow. Feeling pretty nervous!

Good luck with your interview---I'm rooting for you!!!

 

Just check over your application so you're familiar with any statements you made, and make sure you go over the documents you are bringing (more than one) to make sure you have everything  you need.  Oh, and don't forget your passport and GC :P .

 

Don't wear any metal either or you might have a fun time at security lol

Applied for Naturalization based on 5-year Residency - 96 Days To Complete Citizenship!

July 14, 2017 (Day 00) -  Submitted N400 Application, filed online

July 21, 2017 (Day 07) -  NOA Receipt received in the mail

July 22, 2017 (Day 08) - Biometrics appointment scheduled online, letter mailed out

July 25, 2017 (Day 11) - Biometrics PDF posted online

July 28, 2017 (Day 14) - Biometrics letter received in the mail, appointment for 08/08/17

Aug 08, 2017 (Day 24) - Biometrics (fingerprinting) completed

Aug 14, 2017 (Day 30) - Online EGOV status shows "Interview Scheduled, will mail appointment letter"

Aug 16, 2017 (Day 32) - Online MYUSCIS status shows "Interview Scheduled, read the letter we mailed you..."

Aug 17, 2017 (Day 33) - Interview Appointment Letter PDF posted online---GOT AN INTERVIEW DATE!!!

Aug 21, 2017 (Day 37) - Interview Appointment Letter received in the mail, appointment for 09/27/17

Sep. 27, 2017 (Day 74) - Naturalization Interview--- read my experience here

Sep. 27, 2017 (Day 74) - Online MYUSCIS status shows "Oath Ceremony Notice mailed"

Sep. 28, 2017 (Day 75) - Oath Ceremony Letter PDF posted online--Ceremony for 10/19/17

Oct. 02, 2017 (Day 79) -  Oath Ceremony Letter received in the mail

Oct. 19, 2017 (Day 96) -  Oath Ceremony-- read my experience here

 

 

 

Posted
53 minutes ago, Going through said:

Good luck with your interview---I'm rooting for you!!!

 

Just check over your application so you're familiar with any statements you made, and make sure you go over the documents you are bringing (more than one) to make sure you have everything  you need.  Oh, and don't forget your passport and GC :P .

 

Don't wear any metal either or you might have a fun time at security lol

ooohh very good points! Thanks so much for the wishes and tips! I'll keep you guys posted on how it goes. 

Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Canada
Timeline
Posted
10 minutes ago, LRP said:

ooohh very good points! Thanks so much for the wishes and tips! I'll keep you guys posted on how it goes. 

I had to go through the scanner twice (and then take off my shoes and go through it a 3rd time) all because of a small metal buckle on my dress sandals...

 

Make sure you come back tomorrow and let us all know how the interview went!  Best of luck!

Applied for Naturalization based on 5-year Residency - 96 Days To Complete Citizenship!

July 14, 2017 (Day 00) -  Submitted N400 Application, filed online

July 21, 2017 (Day 07) -  NOA Receipt received in the mail

July 22, 2017 (Day 08) - Biometrics appointment scheduled online, letter mailed out

July 25, 2017 (Day 11) - Biometrics PDF posted online

July 28, 2017 (Day 14) - Biometrics letter received in the mail, appointment for 08/08/17

Aug 08, 2017 (Day 24) - Biometrics (fingerprinting) completed

Aug 14, 2017 (Day 30) - Online EGOV status shows "Interview Scheduled, will mail appointment letter"

Aug 16, 2017 (Day 32) - Online MYUSCIS status shows "Interview Scheduled, read the letter we mailed you..."

Aug 17, 2017 (Day 33) - Interview Appointment Letter PDF posted online---GOT AN INTERVIEW DATE!!!

Aug 21, 2017 (Day 37) - Interview Appointment Letter received in the mail, appointment for 09/27/17

Sep. 27, 2017 (Day 74) - Naturalization Interview--- read my experience here

Sep. 27, 2017 (Day 74) - Online MYUSCIS status shows "Oath Ceremony Notice mailed"

Sep. 28, 2017 (Day 75) - Oath Ceremony Letter PDF posted online--Ceremony for 10/19/17

Oct. 02, 2017 (Day 79) -  Oath Ceremony Letter received in the mail

Oct. 19, 2017 (Day 96) -  Oath Ceremony-- read my experience here

 

 

 

Filed: Citizen (pnd) Country: Italy
Timeline
Posted
5 hours ago, Going through said:

  "It's an important day.  And even if they don't treat it as one, your family will"  Brought tears to my eyes.  

he is so right...and what a beautiful thing to say.  My daughter and I will both be going with my husband when the time comes.....its been a long road...and should be celebrated!

Joyce

2/10/04 - interview date!!!!!!!Got Visa!!!!

3/11/04 - Massimo arrived in USA...Hurray!!!

4/25/04 - Happily Married in New Jersey

5/12/04 - starting AOS papers

5/17/04 - Mailed I-485, 131, (certified mail) to Newark

7/12/04 - Biometrics for AOS done in NYC

2/1/05 - received interview letter for May 16, 2005

5/16/05 - Successful (and fast) AOS interview in Cherry Hill!!!

I751

3/1/07 - mailed I751 package to VSC - regular mail

3/7/07 - cashed 205.00 check

3/9/07 - cashed 70.00 biometrics check

3/16/07 - received blue receipt notice for biometrics fee

3/24/07 - received NOA extending GC for another year

3/24/07 - received Biometrics appointment letter

4/6/07 - Biometrics appointment in Newark at 9am

4/7/07 - touched

4/11/07 - touched

9/28/07 - email received...Card production ordered!

10/4/07 - received congratulations letter in the mail

10/09/07 - 10 year green card received

Filed: K-1 Visa Country: United Kingdom
Timeline
Posted
7 hours ago, LRP said:

aww your husband is sweet! The NY office clearly is not sigh. I have my interview tomorrow. Feeling pretty nervous!

Good luck, @LRP - Remember, they want you to pass this!! It's less work/admin for them if they can complete your interview the first time around. 

 

You'll be great!! :D 

Filed: K-1 Visa Country: United Kingdom
Timeline
Posted
7 hours ago, Going through said:

Was told by the clerk that guests must remain in the cafeteria during the entire ceremony and are not allowed to enter the room to witness the ceremony itself.  

Are you serious??! I can't believe this. I was expecting guests could be in the oath-taking room, but maybe seated in a different part. This is ridiculous.

 

I guess I should just tell my husband to stay home with the baby then... :( Seems silly for them to get up super early and travel all the way to the place just to sit in the cafeteria and *maybe* watch the proceedings on a screen...

 
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