Chicago N400 filers

[Tcainkb 11]

Hi All,

 

I have been following this chain for sometime now.

 

I had my N400 / I751 interview today at the Chicago Office and would like to share my experience.

 

I showed up to my 9am interview 5 mins before ( Cutting it close i know lol), any way i signed in and saw a ton of people waiting. I found out that some folks were waiting for their Oath Ceremony to begin and the others we there for their interview. Anyway i was still expecting a decent wait time, but got called within 5 mins of sitting down.

 

Now, my wife was not with me at the time as she is in school and is not allowed to miss classes, being that it was the N400 interview and it never asked for her to be present. I told my wife to come after she got out of class at 10am, so i was actually banking on having a long wait time so she could show up. As i mentioned i got called within 5 mins of sitting down by the interviewing officer, and would you know the first thing she said to me was

"I noticed you did not come with your spouse" of which i responded she is on her way. The officer followed with, "Okay, we will try to get through the pending I-751 as much as possible without her. I said Okay, and explained that she is in school and is not allowed to miss classes.

 

I751 Interview

 

We walked in her office and she asked to me to remain standing as she placed me under oath. From their she pulled out an extensive detailed file of all my filings, and God knows what other info she had on her screen but she had tons of info. She spent some time going through my file and it looked like she was getting familiar with what was already submitted and not submitted. Anyway she then asked if i had my most recent Tax forms, and additional proof to show a bonafide marriage. I gave her all my tax documents dating back 4 or 5 years, and the original marriage certificate, as well as info showing my wife on my insurance plan, and a car insurance card with both or names on it. She took all of that and then asked for all my passports issued, as well as my green card. From their she started flipping through my file again and it seems she was looking at pics we submitted when we applied for the ROC, she then asked if we still had our dog and i said yes we do.

 

Then she started fact checking all that was inputted in the application, asking me my name, DOB, Address, Phone # etc. Then she asked me my wife's DOB, and if she currently resides with me.

 

The we moved on to the N400 Application.

 

We jumped right into the Civics test. (Sorry i do not remember the questions) I got the first 6 right and we moved on to the Reading and Written piece which i also passed. We verified that my info submitted was correct and she asked me a long list of the Yes or No questions on the application, Goes without saying that the majority of the time spent was me saying No to questions like "Have you ever supported a communist party" etc.

 

Then she asked me if i had traveled out the country the last 5 years, i said yes and listed all the places. Then she asked if i stayed 6 months outside of the US at anytime since my residency i said no

 

From their she had me sign some papers and docs on an Ipad, and told me she was approving my I751 and Recommending my N400 for approval. So i then asked her does she still need to see my wife. She replied: "No, you provided enough info" Then i asked if i could text my wife to not come anymore, she said it was okay. Then she told me that i should receive a letter in the mail advising me on my oath ceremony date in 6 weeks or less.

 

The interview took around 30 -35mins, i was expecting it to be longer. However i had a great experience with the officer, i walked out on cloud nine as i was terrified i wouldn't be approved without my wife being present.

 

I hope this info helps someone as much as your submissions have helped me prepare.

 

Thank You all!

[Jane D 24]

7 hours ago, Tcainkb said:

Hi All,

 

I have been following this chain for sometime now.

 

I had my N400 / I751 interview today at the Chicago Office and would like to share my experience.

 

I showed up to my 9am interview 5 mins before ( Cutting it close i know lol), any way i signed in and saw a ton of people waiting. I found out that some folks were waiting for their Oath Ceremony to begin and the others we there for their interview. Anyway i was still expecting a decent wait time, but got called within 5 mins of sitting down.

 

Now, my wife was not with me at the time as she is in school and is not allowed to miss classes, being that it was the N400 interview and it never asked for her to be present. I told my wife to come after she got out of class at 10am, so i was actually banking on having a long wait time so she could show up. As i mentioned i got called within 5 mins of sitting down by the interviewing officer, and would you know the first thing she said to me was

"I noticed you did not come with your spouse" of which i responded she is on her way. The officer followed with, "Okay, we will try to get through the pending I-751 as much as possible without her. I said Okay, and explained that she is in school and is not allowed to miss classes.

 

I751 Interview

 

We walked in her office and she asked to me to remain standing as she placed me under oath. From their she pulled out an extensive detailed file of all my filings, and God knows what other info she had on her screen but she had tons of info. She spent some time going through my file and it looked like she was getting familiar with what was already submitted and not submitted. Anyway she then asked if i had my most recent Tax forms, and additional proof to show a bonafide marriage. I gave her all my tax documents dating back 4 or 5 years, and the original marriage certificate, as well as info showing my wife on my insurance plan, and a car insurance card with both or names on it. She took all of that and then asked for all my passports issued, as well as my green card. From their she started flipping through my file again and it seems she was looking at pics we submitted when we applied for the ROC, she then asked if we still had our dog and i said yes we do.

 

Then she started fact checking all that was inputted in the application, asking me my name, DOB, Address, Phone # etc. Then she asked me my wife's DOB, and if she currently resides with me.

 

The we moved on to the N400 Application.

 

We jumped right into the Civics test. (Sorry i do not remember the questions) I got the first 6 right and we moved on to the Reading and Written piece which i also passed. We verified that my info submitted was correct and she asked me a long list of the Yes or No questions on the application, Goes without saying that the majority of the time spent was me saying No to questions like "Have you ever supported a communist party" etc.

 

Then she asked me if i had traveled out the country the last 5 years, i said yes and listed all the places. Then she asked if i stayed 6 months outside of the US at anytime since my residency i said no

 

From their she had me sign some papers and docs on an Ipad, and told me she was approving my I751 and Recommending my N400 for approval. So i then asked her does she still need to see my wife. She replied: "No, you provided enough info" Then i asked if i could text my wife to not come anymore, she said it was okay. Then she told me that i should receive a letter in the mail advising me on my oath ceremony date in 6 weeks or less.

 

The interview took around 30 -35mins, i was expecting it to be longer. However i had a great experience with the officer, i walked out on cloud nine as i was terrified i wouldn't be approved without my wife being present.

 

I hope this info helps someone as much as your submissions have helped me prepare.

 

Thank You all!

Wow, congrats!!!! Thank you for sharing your experience. What was your officer like? And when did you file for I 751 and N400? Thanks!

[kdg 24]

I am a citizen!! 🇺🇸🇺🇸

 

Yesterday along with 660 others in a ceremony at Peoria my journey was completed. 

 

I paperfiled to Chicago last November 2017, biometrics November 28 2017, (St Louis) interview June 14th 2018 in Chicago and finally oath ceremony yesterday. 

 

Good luck to ALL! 

[Commando 13]

3 minutes ago, kdg said:

I am a citizen!! 🇺🇸🇺🇸

 

Yesterday along with 660 others in a ceremony at Peoria my journey was completed. 

 

I paperfiled to Chicago last November 2017, biometrics November 28 2017, (St Louis) interview June 14th 2018 in Chicago and finally oath ceremony yesterday. 

 

Good luck to ALL! 

Congratulations!!🙂

I got message last week stating that my oath ceremony will be scheduled But I dont know how long i am going to stay again!! 🤔

[Jane D 24]

On 9/12/2018 at 8:21 AM, Jane D said:

Guys, for about a few weeks my case status for N400 is displaying  CASE STATUS page, which is saying that they can’t provide me with any information on my case and when I call the USCIS automated voicemail , before it was giving me my last update, as of right now it is also saying that they can’t provide me with any information on the case. Does anybody else have the same thing?

Guys, just wanted to let you know, that my message updated today ---> and went back to Normal!! Showing the last update that I had that 'My case is being actively reviewed' as of May 31 ( The last update from my biometrics). So I think that's good news. As for Automated voice system - it didn't update the message, still says that they can't provide me with info on my case.

But at least the first one updated. 

[Tcainkb 11]

2 hours ago, Jane D said:

Wow, congrats!!!! Thank you for sharing your experience. What was your officer like? And when did you file for I 751 and N400? Thanks!

Hi Jane,

 

My officer was really even keel, she didn't show much emotion but was not mean in anyway. It was a really chill interview.

 

I applied for

 

I-751 - March 2017

 

N-400 - February 2018

[aseela 15]

Just found this thread. I'm chicago N400 filer. Had my biometrics September 24 2018. Now waiting.. 

[agrzybianek 34]

2 hours ago, aseela said:

Just found this thread. I'm chicago N400 filer. Had my biometrics September 24 2018. Now waiting.. 

you have a long wait my friend

[dassy004 18]

16 hours ago, kdg said:

I am a citizen!! 🇺🇸🇺🇸

 

Yesterday along with 660 others in a ceremony at Peoria my journey was completed. 

 

I paperfiled to Chicago last November 2017, biometrics November 28 2017, (St Louis) interview June 14th 2018 in Chicago and finally oath ceremony yesterday. 

 

Good luck to ALL! 

I was there @ksd...so happy to be finally done with uscis. 

[dassy004 18]

I became a citizen yesterday. So happy to be done with the whole process

[Meme.B 14]

5 hours ago, dassy004 said:

I became a citizen yesterday. So happy to be done with the whole process

Congratulations, and Good luck.

 

[agrzybianek 34]

On 9/26/2018 at 7:51 AM, kdg said:

I am a citizen!! 🇺🇸🇺🇸

 

Yesterday along with 660 others in a ceremony at Peoria my journey was completed. 

 

I paperfiled to Chicago last November 2017, biometrics November 28 2017, (St Louis) interview June 14th 2018 in Chicago and finally oath ceremony yesterday. 

 

Good luck to ALL! 

Congrats! 660? that's a huge number! for me it was 145ish i believe (downtown Chicago)

[naazzaaniin 2]

Hi all, Today I had my interview and I got approved. My status says in line for Oath ceremony.

The interview was easy and quick. We first started with the test and then IO reviewed some info from my Application. I had uploaded everything through my online account but she could only see tax returns! so keep in mined to bring a copy of all your submitted documents. she asked for bank statement which I didn't have but luckily she said no issue! IO said oath ceremony is backed up and it will take 4 weeks to get oath ceremony notice.

 

 

 

[Commando 13]

2 minutes ago, naazzaaniin said:

Hi all, Today I had my interview and I got approved. My status says in line for Oath ceremony.

The interview was easy and quick. We first started with the test and then IO reviewed some info from my Application. I had uploaded everything through my online account but she could only see tax returns! so keep in mined to bring a copy of all your submitted documents. she asked for bank statement which I didn't have but luckily she said no issue! IO said oath ceremony is backed up and it will take 4 weeks to get oath ceremony notice.

 

 

 

Congrats!!

[Meme.B 14]

4 hours ago, naazzaaniin said:

Hi all, Today I had my interview and I got approved. My status says in line for Oath ceremony.

The interview was easy and quick. We first started with the test and then IO reviewed some info from my Application. I had uploaded everything through my online account but she could only see tax returns! so keep in mined to bring a copy of all your submitted documents. she asked for bank statement which I didn't have but luckily she said no issue! IO said oath ceremony is backed up and it will take 4 weeks to get oath ceremony notice.

 

 

 

Congratulations!! So your I-751 also approved?