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Anyone out there get their interview date letter yet for Seattle Field office within 2 months before March 2017 or a couple months after March 2017. Just curious almost 11 months for my wife sitting in limbo in that dreaded In Line for Interview status. Thank you in advance in getting some status information for same time frame we have been stuck in for 11 months  Our application accepted 3/7/17, and put In Line For Interview on 4/17 /17. 

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1 hour ago, rjgacek said:

Anyone out there get their interview date letter yet for Seattle Field office within 2 months before March 2017 or a couple months after March 2017. Just curious almost 11 months for my wife sitting in limbo in that dreaded In Line for Interview status. Thank you in advance in getting some status information for same time frame we have been stuck in for 11 months  Our application accepted 3/7/17, and put In Line For Interview on 4/17 /17. 

We filed in July but have a friend from January - they are still waiting for an interview.

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Thread is moved from the main US Citizenship forum to the Case Progress subforum.

06-04-2007 = TSC stamps postal return-receipt for I-129f.

06-11-2007 = NOA1 date (unknown to me).

07-20-2007 = Phoned Immigration Officer; got WAC#; where's NOA1?

09-25-2007 = Touch (first-ever).

09-28-2007 = NOA1, 23 days after their 45-day promise to send it (grrrr).

10-20 & 11-14-2007 = Phoned ImmOffs; "still pending."

12-11-2007 = 180 days; file is "between workstations, may be early Jan."; touches 12/11 & 12/12.

12-18-2007 = Call; file is with Division 9 ofcr. (bckgrnd check); e-prompt to shake it; touch.

12-19-2007 = NOA2 by e-mail & web, dated 12-18-07 (187 days; 201 per VJ); in mail 12/24/07.

01-09-2008 = File from USCIS to NVC, 1-4-08; NVC creates file, 1/15/08; to consulate 1/16/08.

01-23-2008 = Consulate gets file; outdated Packet 4 mailed to fiancee 1/27/08; rec'd 3/3/08.

04-29-2008 = Fiancee's 4-min. consular interview, 8:30 a.m.; much evidence brought but not allowed to be presented (consul: "More proof! Second interview! Bring your fiance!").

05-05-2008 = Infuriating $12 call to non-English-speaking consulate appointment-setter.

05-06-2008 = Better $12 call to English-speaker; "joint" interview date 6/30/08 (my selection).

06-30-2008 = Stokes Interrogations w/Ecuadorian (not USC); "wait 2 weeks; we'll mail her."

07-2008 = Daily calls to DOS: "currently processing"; 8/05 = Phoned consulate, got Section Chief; wrote him.

08-07-08 = E-mail from consulate, promising to issue visa "as soon as we get her passport" (on 8/12, per DHL).

08-27-08 = Phoned consulate (they "couldn't find" our file); visa DHL'd 8/28; in hand 9/1; through POE on 10/9 with NO hassles(!).

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Just looking for some feedback.  I checked the processing times chart today, 1/29/2018 and they updated.  They are now processing N400 applications for interview as of January 19, 2017.  Our application was accepted on 3/7/2017,  any ideas or good guesses on maybe how much longer we will remain in limbo before our Interview date letter  will be coming????  Again the Processing times chart shows processing cases as of January 19, 2017 and they received our application on March 7, 2017.  Open to any and all guesses, lol.   Again, this is the Seattle Field Office we are working with.   Many thanks.   Ron

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The above post has been merged with the master Seattle thread.

06-04-2007 = TSC stamps postal return-receipt for I-129f.

06-11-2007 = NOA1 date (unknown to me).

07-20-2007 = Phoned Immigration Officer; got WAC#; where's NOA1?

09-25-2007 = Touch (first-ever).

09-28-2007 = NOA1, 23 days after their 45-day promise to send it (grrrr).

10-20 & 11-14-2007 = Phoned ImmOffs; "still pending."

12-11-2007 = 180 days; file is "between workstations, may be early Jan."; touches 12/11 & 12/12.

12-18-2007 = Call; file is with Division 9 ofcr. (bckgrnd check); e-prompt to shake it; touch.

12-19-2007 = NOA2 by e-mail & web, dated 12-18-07 (187 days; 201 per VJ); in mail 12/24/07.

01-09-2008 = File from USCIS to NVC, 1-4-08; NVC creates file, 1/15/08; to consulate 1/16/08.

01-23-2008 = Consulate gets file; outdated Packet 4 mailed to fiancee 1/27/08; rec'd 3/3/08.

04-29-2008 = Fiancee's 4-min. consular interview, 8:30 a.m.; much evidence brought but not allowed to be presented (consul: "More proof! Second interview! Bring your fiance!").

05-05-2008 = Infuriating $12 call to non-English-speaking consulate appointment-setter.

05-06-2008 = Better $12 call to English-speaker; "joint" interview date 6/30/08 (my selection).

06-30-2008 = Stokes Interrogations w/Ecuadorian (not USC); "wait 2 weeks; we'll mail her."

07-2008 = Daily calls to DOS: "currently processing"; 8/05 = Phoned consulate, got Section Chief; wrote him.

08-07-08 = E-mail from consulate, promising to issue visa "as soon as we get her passport" (on 8/12, per DHL).

08-27-08 = Phoned consulate (they "couldn't find" our file); visa DHL'd 8/28; in hand 9/1; through POE on 10/9 with NO hassles(!).

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On 1/29/2018 at 12:34 PM, rjgacek said:

Just looking for some feedback.  I checked the processing times chart today, 1/29/2018 and they updated.  They are now processing N400 applications for interview as of January 19, 2017.  Our application was accepted on 3/7/2017,  any ideas or good guesses on maybe how much longer we will remain in limbo before our Interview date letter  will be coming????  Again the Processing times chart shows processing cases as of January 19, 2017 and they received our application on March 7, 2017.  Open to any and all guesses, lol.   Again, this is the Seattle Field Office we are working with.   Many thanks.   Ron

Went in to the Seattle Field Office last week. They guessed that I might be processed around August - they guessed at a 13 month processing time. If that's true, I'd put my money on April for you.

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46 minutes ago, GreatDane said:

Went in to the Seattle Field Office last week. They guessed that I might be processed around August - they guessed at a 13 month processing time. If that's true, I'd put my money on April for you.

Thank you for the information, really helps.  Wow, been in limbo for such a long time.  Just dont seem possible they make you wait that long for a 15 minute interview.  Anyways thank you again and good luck with your journey.    Ron

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On 1/30/2018 at 1:47 PM, GreatDane said:

Went in to the Seattle Field Office last week. They guessed that I might be processed around August - they guessed at a 13 month processing time. If that's true, I'd put my money on April for you.

Would just like to let you know today finally we have been updated to interview has been scheduled. We filed 3/7/17. Almost exactly 11 months from the date they received our application.  Got the email and text today Friday, 2/2/2018.  Good luck to you.   Ron

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Just to let people know just received email and text today that our interview has been scheduled.  Applied 3/7/17, and received the update today, 2/2/2018, 5 days short of 11 months of waiting.  Also just an FYI, the processing times chart shows the Seattle field office is processing N-400's as of January 19, 2017.  So maybe their Processing Times Chart are not very accurate.  Wish us luck. 

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Good luck! The interviews are actually 'nothing' and you will laugh as you leave the office.

 

I can relate to the frustration of long wait, though, but the end of the journey is close. Take heart.

AOS, ROC, N-400, & PASSPORT, FOR HUSBAND TO USC

[02/23, 2012]  - DAY 001  (day 0001) (AOS) Mailed package to Chicago Lockbox via USPS overnight
[06/01, 2012]  - DAY 099  (day 0099) 2-year Conditional GC in hand
[05/05, 2014]  - DAY 001  (day 0802) (ROC) Mailed package to Vermont Service Center via USPS overnight

[05/14, 2014]  - DAY 009  (day 0811) Received NOA1 (GC Extended for 1 year)

[01/14, 2016]  - DAY 620  (day 1421) 10-year GC in hand

[02/22, 2017]  - DAY 001  (day 1826) (N-400) Mailed package to Lewisville, TX, via USPS overnight

[01/10, 2018]  - DAY 323  (day 2149) (N-400) Naturalization Oath Ceremony (5 years, 10 months, 19 days)

[01/10, 2018]  - DAY 001  (day 2149) (US Passport) Applied for US Passport, regular processing

01/25, 2018]  - DAY 015  (day 2164) (US Passport) Passport in hand (5 years, 11 months, 3 days from start of Journey.)

 

AOS, N-400, & PASSPORT FOR DAUGHTER [OF HUSBAND TO USC]

[06/14, 2013] - DAY 001 Mailed package to Chicago Lockbox via USPS overnight
[11/21, 2013] - Day 153 SSN and 10-year GC in hand

09/01, 2021]  - (day 3001) (US Passport) Passport in hand (8 years, 2 months, 18 days from start of Journey.)

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Except the Lord build the house, they labour in vain that build it: except the Lord keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain. Psalm 127:1

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9 minutes ago, BlessedAssurance said:

Good luck! The interviews are actually 'nothing' and you will laugh as you leave the office.

 

I can relate to the frustration of long wait, though, but the end of the journey is close. Take heart.

Thank you for the confidence 

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1 hour ago, rjgacek said:

Would just like to let you know today finally we have been updated to interview has been scheduled. We filed 3/7/17. Almost exactly 11 months from the date they received our application.  Got the email and text today Friday, 2/2/2018.  Good luck to you.   Ron

Wow - Congratulations!!! You are one small step away from the process being over!

Thank you for the update. It gives me hope I won't need another I551 issued at their office :)

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Seattle office is one of the few that do the Oath same day if interview is successful. Does anyone know if there are any exceptions to this. Should my wife ask before or after the interview. We would like her not to be scheduled down the road for this

 Very anxious to get her U. S. Passport providing if they do the Oath the same day, and if they do will she get her Naturalized Certificate same day or will they mail it.  Anyone that has some answers or ideas I would greatly appreciate it.. Many thanks 

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Naturalization certificate is given the same day as the oath ceremony.  I would suggest she photocopy the certificate for her own records before applying for the passport (since she has to send the original with the application).  She will get the original certificate back in the mail a day or two after the passport is received.

 

 

It may be seen as quite presumptuous of your wife to ask about taking her oath the same day *before* her interview even begins ;)  If I were her, I'd wait until after I was approved.  Best of luck with her interview!

 

6 minutes ago, rjgacek said:

Should my wife ask before or after the 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

 

 

 

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