N400 Seattle (merged)

[Lilmama 19]

Hi guys, 

Just to let you know I had my Interview in Tukwila couple days ago this week. Everything went very well, the lady was really nice.

She took my Resident card, old work permit card and expired passport.

She started with checking my identity and with the test. I got all my first 6 questions, so she stopped the test. My interview was early in the morning and I didn't sleep enough the night before, so I don't remember the test questions I was being asked (😅). But I do remember she went over our last 2 years tax returns (2020 and 2019) and thanks God I had 5 years of tax  returns ready. I included the Record of Account pages so she could see our balance. She wanted to make sure we don't owe taxes, so the Record of Account was perfect. She aslo asked to see our leases (marriage based), our employment status and she asked If I had traveled recently or in the past (I haven't).

She didn't ask anything else besides everything I mentioned above. Then she went over the yes/no questions and the Allegiance questions.

The application was approved with congratulations! 

 

I didn't opt for same day oath, I wanted to have my husband and kids there with me for that ceremony, since the restrictions have been relaxed. I saw people with their family members and it felt like things are slowly getting back to normal. 

My oat ceremony was scheduled the same day for mid August, the letter has been mailed too.  

 

Good luck. I'll update on my oath ceremony for those who want to have an idea. I saw  some people getting out of offices, waiting back in the waiting area and being called to grab envelopes.  I'm not sure if that what the oath looks like (not ceremonial at all)! But anyway, I'll update if things get back to  normal in August. 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited July 17, 2021 by Lilmama

[Seattle2021 10]

6 hours ago, seahawk24 said:

The Georgetown location does walk-in from 7-12 everyday. Can anyone post their timeline of application? How long is it taking?

have friends that waiting for more than 7 weeks now.. seems 2-3 months wait.. But if you have travel within 2-3 days then can goto seattle office and they are processing it within a day. if you passport application already in progress then they make you apply again and give you the passport. ask you to return any new passport that arrives from previous application.

[mbalih 35]

15 hours ago, Lilmama said:

Hi guys, 

Just to let you know I had my Interview in Tukwila couple days ago this week. Everything went very well, the lady was really nice.

She took my Resident card, old work permit card and expired passport.

She started with checking my identity and with the test. I got all my first 6 questions, so she stopped the test. My interview was early in the morning and I didn't sleep enough the night before, so I don't remember the test questions I was being asked (😅). But I do remember she went over our last 2 years tax returns (2020 and 2019) and thanks God I had 5 years of tax  returns ready. I included the Record of Account pages so she could see our balance. She wanted to make sure we don't owe taxes, so the Record of Account was perfect. She aslo asked to see our leases (marriage based), our employment status and she asked If I had traveled recently or in the past (I haven't).

She didn't ask anything else besides everything I mentioned above. Then she went over the yes/no questions and the Allegiance questions.

The application was approved with congratulations! 

 

I didn't opt for same day oath, I wanted to have my husband and kids there with me for that ceremony, since the restrictions have been relaxed. I saw people with their family members and it felt like things are slowly getting back to normal. 

My oat ceremony was scheduled the same day for mid August, the letter has been mailed too.  

 

Good luck. I'll update on my oath ceremony for those who want to have an idea. I saw  some people getting out of offices, waiting back in the waiting area and being called to grab envelopes.  I'm not sure if that what the oath looks like (not ceremonial at all)! But anyway, I'll update if things get back to  normal in August. 

 

 

 

 

 

Congrats!! 

[MGMA 55]

On 7/16/2021 at 4:54 PM, Lilmama said:

Hi guys, 

Just to let you know I had my Interview in Tukwila couple days ago this week. Everything went very well, the lady was really nice.

She took my Resident card, old work permit card and expired passport.

She started with checking my identity and with the test. I got all my first 6 questions, so she stopped the test. My interview was early in the morning and I didn't sleep enough the night before, so I don't remember the test questions I was being asked (😅). But I do remember she went over our last 2 years tax returns (2020 and 2019) and thanks God I had 5 years of tax  returns ready. I included the Record of Account pages so she could see our balance. She wanted to make sure we don't owe taxes, so the Record of Account was perfect. She aslo asked to see our leases (marriage based), our employment status and she asked If I had traveled recently or in the past (I haven't).

She didn't ask anything else besides everything I mentioned above. Then she went over the yes/no questions and the Allegiance questions.

The application was approved with congratulations! 

 

I didn't opt for same day oath, I wanted to have my husband and kids there with me for that ceremony, since the restrictions have been relaxed. I saw people with their family members and it felt like things are slowly getting back to normal. 

My oat ceremony was scheduled the same day for mid August, the letter has been mailed too.  

 

Good luck. I'll update on my oath ceremony for those who want to have an idea. I saw  some people getting out of offices, waiting back in the waiting area and being called to grab envelopes.  I'm not sure if that what the oath looks like (not ceremonial at all)! But anyway, I'll update if things get back to  normal in August. 

 

 

 

 

 

Congratulations! Was you it you opting out from same day ceremony? Or you was not given the option? Now it's getting scary if they do not do same day ceremony anymore. 

[Lilmama 19]

4 hours ago, MGMA said:

Congratulations! Was you it you opting out from same day ceremony? Or you was not given the option? Now it's getting scary if they do not do same day ceremony 

I opt for a different day. I saw people getting in and out with American flags and Envelopes with certificate. They were being asked to verify their information on the certificate. I guess they took the Allegiance before waiting back for their certificate in the waiting room. Some of them might just had appointment for the Oath of Allegiance only like it will be for me. 

 

[seahawk24 5]

5 hours ago, MGMA said:

Congratulations! Was you it you opting out from same day ceremony? Or you was not given the option? Now it's getting scary if they do not do same day ceremony anymore. 

 Mine was not the same day, the system was down the day of my interview. So they added me to the queue which took 3 weeks to schedule and got an appointment for the end of the month. Again, that was my luck. Just sharing it so you are prepared and not scared. 

[TamHMB 15]

On 6/4/2021 at 9:16 AM, TamHMB said:

OMG this is true! haha!

 

i got my date now, July 12th and it will be in Portland Oregon 7:30AM 

 

Did i anyone done the interview in Portland yet? can you shar eyour experiences? and Civic questions and are they doing the same day oath? 

 

Many thanks and sorry if someone already did and i didn't see. 

 

N400

 

Filed Online : 05/26/2021

Biometrics Reuse: 12/14/2020

Interview Notice: 06/04/2021

Interview Date: 07/12/2021

 

Hello Everyone, i passed my interview on July 12th. but been so busy working since then. 

 

Thank you to all visa journey members  who helping me a lot answering all my questions since  I started my journey here in the US.

I would like to share my interview experience in PORTLAND OR so i can give you some idea how it goes .Because my appointment is so early 7:30 am today (0712/2021) i decided to stay in the hotel. I arrived at 7:25  am so the security let me to enter the building and check my belongings with my interview letter. He  told me to go upstairs and stay in the waiting area. The immigration lady officer call my name around 7:45 .She is very nice and make me comfortable. she asking me my drivers license and green card. .

 

first civic test

-what is an amendment?

-what do we call the first 10 amendments to the constitution? 

-who is he father of our country?

-what is Benjamin Franklin is famous for?

-what did Susan B. Anthony do?

-what stop of government from becoming too powerful?

 

Reading test

what is the one thing we all Americans need todo on April 15th?

 

Writing test

We file for taxes

 

Information about Me

-are you living same address on your application 

-are you still working at same employer 

-are you re marry (no) (because i am widow) 

 

yes/no.

Have you ever claimed to be a U.S citizen 

Do you owe any overdue tax

 

The IO told me  congratulations . I takes only 12-15 minutes and I am done . She offer me to take an oath same day and if i am interested in that...i said YES of course 

She told me to  come back at 2 pm for my oath ceremony. We have 15 persons in the room and takes only 5 minutes. I am now a U.S. citizen .I am so happy and thankful that i took my oath at the same day so i  could not come back . Hope everyone  who are from Seattle and transfer to Portland have a good experience and Good luck.

 

 

 

[Lilmama 19]

On 7/18/2021 at 3:20 PM, MGMA said:

Congratulations! Was you it you opting out from same day ceremony? Or you was not given the option? Now it's getting scary if they do not do same day ceremony anymore. 

Don't worry, you'll get the same day Oath if that's what you want. They ask you if you want it right after your interview . 

My Oath was scheduled the same day after my interview and I downloaded and printed my appointment letter the same day at home. I received my physical letter last Monday. I wasn't put in the queue. Now, I'm just waiting for it. It's in the afternoon and my family will be there, exactly what I wanted. 

Good luck to you my friend and keep us posted! 

[Lilmama 19]

On 7/18/2021 at 8:31 PM, seahawk24 said:

 Mine was not the same day, the system was down the day of my interview. So they added me to the queue which took 3 weeks to schedule and got an appointment for the end of the month. Again, that was my luck. Just sharing it so you are prepared and not scared. 

I'm glad you finally received an appointment. I understand how it could be frustrating to be delayed, especially if you have plans. 

Pleased, share your experience if you don't mind. My Oath will be at the beginning of August. I'd be happy to know how it works. 

Thank you 🙏

[goseahawks 0]

Just adding my experience:

 

N-400 Based on employment (5 year rule)

Application Submitted:  Jan 7, 2020 

Bio Metric: Jan 11, 2020

Interview Notice Date: May 25, 2021 (Tukwila Office , I live ~35 miles north to seattle office)

Interview , Oath , Cert: 7 July, 2021

My wife case:

Application Submitted:  March 8, 2020 (cause she received green card couple of months after me so had to wait for 5 years to complete)

Bio Metric Reuse notice : June 10, 2021

Interview Notice Date: Jun 11, 2021 (Tukwila Office , I live ~35 miles north to seattle office)

Interview , Oath , Cert: 21 July, 2021

 

Interview process was pretty straight forward. We have passport appointment scheduled for 26th.  I think someone mentioned earlier USPS appointments opens at midnight for a month later date. that worked for me and will recommend people to do that. 

[leethompson 31]

2 hours ago, goseahawks said:

Just adding my experience:

 

N-400 Based on employment (5 year rule)

Application Submitted:  Jan 7, 2020 

Bio Metric: Jan 11, 2020

Interview Notice Date: May 25, 2021 (Tukwila Office , I live ~35 miles north to seattle office)

Interview , Oath , Cert: 7 July, 2021

My wife case:

Application Submitted:  March 8, 2020 (cause she received green card couple of months after me so had to wait for 5 years to complete)

Bio Metric Reuse notice : June 10, 2021

Interview Notice Date: Jun 11, 2021 (Tukwila Office , I live ~35 miles north to seattle office)

Interview , Oath , Cert: 21 July, 2021

 

Interview process was pretty straight forward. We have passport appointment scheduled for 26th.  I think someone mentioned earlier USPS appointments opens at midnight for a month later date. that worked for me and will recommend people to do that. 

Thanks and congrats to you both!

 

If you could fill in those details on the tracker spreadsheet, it'll help us all out with keeping an eye on how long things are taking.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1FcItCasVItCDsUNEbDu15IRQ-AbDMRJWsiljwtz5WRI/edit?usp=sharing

[MGMA 55]

On 7/16/2021 at 9:34 PM, Seattle2021 said:

have friends that waiting for more than 7 weeks now.. seems 2-3 months wait.. But if you have travel within 2-3 days then can goto seattle office and they are processing it within a day. if you passport application already in progress then they make you apply again and give you the passport. ask you to return any new passport that arrives from previous application.

Just wondering, if your application already submitted, how can they help you in Seattle? I mean because you submit the original naturalization certificate with your application and you won't have access to it. Can they take a copy? Or do they contact them to validate? 

[Seattle2021 10]

5 hours ago, MGMA said:

Just wondering, if your application already submitted, how can they help you in Seattle? I mean because you submit the original naturalization certificate with your application and you won't have access to it. Can they take a copy? Or do they contact them to validate? 

Yes they took copy and have the previous application.. Don't know why they want new application but they needed it. Friend already flown out with same day passport for son. While older application and documents still in process

[MGMA 55]

Update about interview:

Filled: 01/26/2020

Bio: 02/18/2020

interview Notice: 06/07/2021

Interview Date: 07/22/2021

 

Got in at 6:45 for a 7 am interview. I was called a little after 7 to get into the office with an ipad on the desk and officer is online. She was very super nice. The officer was not from Seattle office, I do not recall where she is located, but she said she is not in Seattle. She asked me if I want to proceed without my attorney, and I said yes since he changed his mind and did not show up. Went through history question and passed after 7 questions, so one was wrong. Then asked me to read "What we pay to the government", I said we pay taxes. She said no, I am asking you to read the question lol. I was still in the questioning mode.  The she asked me to write the answer. We reviewed the application with very basic information like name, date of birth, address, SSN, etc. She asked me if I travelled since I filed the application and answer was No. Lots of corrections happened in the application as I was answering lol. Basically, I provided some wrong dates in the application and she corrected them with the name change as well. Then I have to sign the corrections. Then we went through the Yes, No questions and there was some missing answers and some she wanted me to change due to my miss understanding (Do not know what did the attorney I hired do lol) 

After this, she recommended me for approval. and I have to sign a document that nothing happened since my approval to the ceremony as she said she will schedule on the same day. She pressed multiple times that I am lucky to be in Seattle as applicants in her local office have to wait 1-2 months to get scheduled for the oath. I was in fact happy that this is going to be over. She asked me to take everything with me and only leave my GC.

Overall, this was about an hour since I entered the building to the time. Another officer escorted me out and and told me my oath ceremony will be at 9:30. I was given the option to go out and come back at 9 if I want, or if I want to stay. I did not have a letter of my oath date,  but she said they sometime do not print it when it's a virtual interview. I did go out for a bit and when I came back I told them that I have an oath setup, but do not have a letter and my interview was today as she recommended. When I came back, they asked to see my original interview letter since I did not have an oath letter. They let me in. When it was 9:30, I was still not called for an oath. Logged in to my account to find the letter that say it's setup to be at 5 pm. I thought this is probably standard that means by 5 pm. I waited few more, and by 9:45 the same officer who escorted me out came and called few names and we are taken down to the oath room. We were only less than 10 people. We took the oath and then handed the certificates. I was out by 10 am, so overall was about 3 hours and 15 minutes door to door. 

 

Important: I heard an officer in the waiting area telling people individually that they have to sign the certificate with a black pen. And that, if you sign it with any other color, it's considered void. Be careful and only use black pen. Take copies and also review the information very carefully. If you have to fix anything after leaving the building, it code $550. We were not told this info in our oath. 

[leethompson 31]

2 hours ago, MGMA said:

Update about interview:

Filled: 01/26/2020

Bio: 02/18/2020

interview Notice: 06/07/2021

Interview Date: 07/22/2021

 

Got in at 6:45 for a 7 am interview. I was called a little after 7 to get into the office with an ipad on the desk and officer is online. She was very super nice. ... I waited few more, and by 9:45 the same officer who escorted me out came and called few names and we are taken down to the oath room. We were only less than 10 people. We took the oath and then handed the certificates. I was out by 10 am, so overall was about 3 hours and 15 minutes door to door. 

 

Congrats!