N400 Seattle (merged)

[Curve 20]

On 2/26/2019 at 10:21 AM, Starkilla09 said:

Thank you!

How was your experience?

[Starkilla09 366]

27 minutes ago, Curve said:

How was your experience?

Sorry for the late reply anyway I just got back from my combo I-751/N-400 interview and was approved. Interview was scheduled at 12:30 but I ended up being called at around 1:10pm so I knew there was no way I would make the same day 2:30pm naturalization today. There were roughly about 30 peeps upstairs with us. Some were given other forms for their 2:30pm ceremony while some waited to be interviewed like us. The officer apologized and told me the cut off time is 12 noon though for 2:30pm oath. I was interviewed alone though he knew my wife and our son was waiting just outside. I couldn't have asked for a very nice officer to be honest. The guy was spot on relaxing making the process so easy. He's so young probably in his late twenties and was in the peace corps and spent 3 years in Senegal Africa. We were chatting like we'd known each other for years.

 

We chatted a lot about his experience there, how he loved the food and even speaks their native local language called wolof. He told me whenever he interviews applicants from Senegal, Gambia who speak wolof they do speak like that too for fun. He asked me if I speak French or teach my wife since its' my second language too back home. He also asked if I'm teaching my toddler son as well though and I said a little. The whole interview was more like a conversation. We went through the oath, then started with the I-751 ran through biographic questions about marital status, current job, how I met my wife, what we do for hobbies and where we last travelled together. Told him we do a lot of Netflix shows and he also confirmed he's a fan and asked some shows we watch together. He the finished and confirmed my name, marital status, date of marriage and current address.

 

 Everything went well then we proceeded with N-400. I didn't have to go through all the biographic stuff again since I'd already done with him in the first interview. I aced 6 civics questions, read and wrote a simple sentence in English, then writing a sentence on the iPad. We then rounded up some of the long security yes or no questions. Lastly we went through the affirmation questions if I'm willing to Pledge allegiance to the U.S. bear arms when required by law etc. We verified name and biographic information as it should appear on the certificate of naturalization, and he printed out the approval receipt and gave it to me after I signed on the iPad. He told me all looks great that he will approve my I-751 first thing tomorrow morning then schedule my oath ceremony as his system in his office was acting up a little since he'd not logged in for almost 6 months. He walked me out to the waiting area where, told me congratulations and nice chatting with me. I shook his hand and thanked him before I left with my wife and son. @Curve just a hint for you tomorrow on your interview try not to touch the screen of the iPad when writing your answer on it 😊 and good luck tomorrow!

Edited February 28, 2019 by Starkilla09

[Curve 20]

14 minutes ago, Starkilla09 said:

Sorry for the late reply anyway I just got back from my combo I-751/N-400 interview and was approved. Interview was scheduled at 12:30 but I ended up being called at around 1:10pm so I knew there was no way I would make the same day 2:30pm naturalization today. There were roughly about 30 peeps upstairs with us. Some were given other forms for their 2:30pm ceremony while some waited to be interviewed like us. The officer apologized and told me the cut off time is 12 noon though for 2:30pm oath. I was interviewed alone though he knew my wife and our son was waiting just outside. I couldn't have asked for a very nice officer to be honest. The guy was spot on relaxing making the process so easy. He's so young probably in his late twenties and was in the peace corps and spent 3 years in Senegal Africa. We were chatting like we'd known each other for years.

 

We chatted a lot about his experience there, how he loved the food and even speaks their native local language called wolof. He told me whenever he interviews applicants from Senegal, Gambia who speak wolof they do speak like that too for fun. He asked me if I speak French or teach my wife since its' my second language too back home. He also asked if I'm teaching my toddler son as well though and I said a little. The whole interview was more like a conversation. We went through the oath, then started with the I-751 ran through biographic questions about marital status, current job, how I met my wife, what we do for hobbies and where we last travelled together. Told him we do a lot of Netflix shows and he also confirmed he's a fan and asked some shows we watch together. He the finished and confirmed my name, marital status, date of marriage and current address.

 

 Everything went well then we proceeded with N-400. I didn't have to go through all the biographic stuff again since I'd already done with him in the first interview. I aced 6 civics questions, read and wrote a simple sentence in English, then writing a sentence on the iPad. We then rounded up some of the long security yes or no questions. Lastly we went through the affirmation questions if I'm willing to Pledge allegiance to the U.S. bear arms when required by law etc. We verified name and biographic information as it should appear on the certificate of naturalization, and he printed out the approval receipt and gave it to me after I signed on the iPad. He told me all looks great that he will approve my I-751 first thing tomorrow morning then schedule my oath ceremony as his system in his office was acting up a little since he'd not logged in for almost 6 months. He walked me out to the waiting area where, told me congratulations and nice chatting with me. I shook his hand and thanked him before I left with my wife and son. @Curve just a hint for you tomorrow on your interview try not to touch the screen of the iPad when writing your answer on it 😊 and good luck tomorrow!

Wow this sounds like an amazing experience! Congratulations!! 

What time did you get there for your appointment? Everyone seems to have 30 people already when they get to the interview.. so maybe I can avoid that tomorrow if I get there super early lol.

Also, thanks for the tip! 

[Starkilla09 366]

14 minutes ago, Curve said:

Wow this sounds like an amazing experience! Congratulations!! 

What time did you get there for your appointment? Everyone seems to have 30 people already when they get to the interview.. so maybe I can avoid that tomorrow if I get there super early lol.

Also, thanks for the tip! 

I got there at 12pm but the girl at check in said the system wouldn't let anyone check in until 12:15pm. So I had to chill at the corner till that time and then a little frenzy occurred as new people came in and lines got a little busy as we were trying to check in then. We then had to be rushed to check in and I did check in at 12:27pm before being called around 1:10pm. Of the roughly 30 peeps upstairs with us many were there after already being interviewed sometime earlier, so they were just chilling waiting for final paper work for 2:30pm oath ceremony. The actual number of us waiting to be interviewed at that time was about half of that number.

Edited February 28, 2019 by Starkilla09

[Dantrolene 15]

On 2/23/2019 at 12:03 AM, Ryan6 said:

2017

I got a prometric appointment letter online on March 12th, but have not gotten it in the mail yet. Can I just print out the prometric letter and walk in tomorrow or Friday? The reason why I am asking this because I have a travel next week and won't be back until later after my actual appointment will be passed.  

[Curve 20]

3 hours ago, Starkilla09 said:

I got there at 12pm but the girl at check in said the system wouldn't let anyone check in until 12:15pm. So I had to chill at the corner till that time and then a little frenzy occurred as new people came in and lines got a little busy as we were trying to check in then. We then had to be rushed to check in and I did check in at 12:27pm before being called around 1:10pm. Of the roughly 30 peeps upstairs with us many were there after already being interviewed sometime earlier, so they were just chilling waiting for final paper work for 2:30pm oath ceremony. The actual number of us waiting to be interviewed at that time was about half of that number.

Thanks... this was helpful!

[Curve 20]

1 hour ago, Dantrolene said:

I got a prometric appointment letter online on March 12th, but have not gotten it in the mail yet. Can I just print out the prometric letter and walk in tomorrow or Friday? The reason why I am asking this because I have a travel next week and won't be back until later after my actual appointment will be passed.  

Yes.. the online copy is identical to the mailed copy.  Good luck on your appointment tomorrow.  Don't forget to carry cash for parking!

[Curve 20]

I just finished my interview, and I passed!

i checked in at 7:30 for my 8am interview, and was called in at 7:55. Was done at 8:30. I’m very disappointed that I didn’t get the same day oath— it’s because the officer is a junior officer and therefore can’t approve the same day oath 🙁

[Ryan6 2]

26 minutes ago, Curve said:

I just finished my interview, and I passed!

i checked in at 7:30 for my 8am interview, and was called in at 7:55. Was done at 8:30. I’m very disappointed that I didn’t get the same day oath— it’s because the officer is a junior officer and therefore can’t approve the same day oath 🙁

Congrats!  Sorry for not having a same day oath.

[Starkilla09 366]

1 hour ago, Curve said:

I just finished my interview, and I passed!

i checked in at 7:30 for my 8am interview, and was called in at 7:55. Was done at 8:30. I’m very disappointed that I didn’t get the same day oath— it’s because the officer is a junior officer and therefore can’t approve the same day oath 🙁

Congrats! Don't despair you're not alone and almost at the finishing line. Interviews are like rolling a dice and you just never know which kind of officer your case will be assigned to. My case was initially assigned to another officer when this guy opted to pick it up instead from his colleague. It was all good as he had the authority to do combo interviews and approvals, but it had been 6 months since he last logged in on his database to adjudicate I-751 so the system wouldn't let him do it.😭 He tried a couple of times no way so he could only approve my N-400 and promised to approve my I-751 today morning. Even his fingerprint and camera wasn't working so he had to take me to his colleague's office so she could do it for me at her own desk. Yup, that's just how USCIS is always having surprises. For what its worth we should be glad we've at least done the hard part. Now is just a little wait for an oath ceremony not so long.

[Curve 20]

22 minutes ago, Starkilla09 said:

Congrats! Don't despair you're not alone and almost at the finishing line. Interviews are like rolling a dice and you just never know which kind of officer your case will be assigned to. My case was initially assigned to another officer when this guy opted to pick it up instead from his colleague. It was all good as he had the authority to do combo interviews and approvals, but it had been 6 months since he last logged in on his database to adjudicate I-751 so the system wouldn't let him do it.😭 He tried a couple of times no way so he could only approve my N-400 and promised to approve my I-751 today morning. Even his fingerprint and camera wasn't working so he had to take me to his colleague's office so she could do it for me at her own desk. Yup, that's just how USCIS is always having surprises. For what its worth we should be glad we've at least done the hard part. Now is just a little wait for an oath ceremony not so long.

Geez what a hot mess!

im a little over the disappointment.. I had to remind myself 1 month is nothing compared to the 20 years I’ve been in this country lol.

 

we might end up with the same oath date! 

Edited February 28, 2019 by Curve

[Curve 20]

Hey guys is it true that the Seattle USCIS does not do name changes? I’m confused because the lady said they don’t do name changes, but then proceeded to have me approve my new name and info as it would appear on the naturalization certificate.

[Starkilla09 366]

58 minutes ago, Curve said:

Geez what a hot mess!

im a little over the disappointment.. I had to remind myself 1 month is nothing compared to the 20 years I’ve been in this country lol.

 

we might end up with the same oath date! 

Tell me about it sister. This road has been a long and trying one indeed for 14 years I've been here. We might indeed end up with same oath date fingers crossed. As for the name change it's hard to tell if Seattle office does it. What I know is most name changes are done at judicial oath ceremonies in court and not USCIS administrative oath ones since name changes have to be approved by a judge.

Edited February 28, 2019 by Starkilla09

[DR_UA 26]

14 hours ago, Curve said:

Yes.. the online copy is identical to the mailed copy.  Good luck on your appointment tomorrow.  Don't forget to carry cash for parking!

I couldn't find a mailed copy of my notice, so I printed it on my home printer with best quality available, but the barcode just didn't look right. So the lady at the check-in desk couldn't scan it, and I had to apologize for the extra typing work I gave her 😔 . Maybe your printer is better than mine though 😀

[Curve 20]

5 hours ago, Starkilla09 said:

Tell me about it sister. This road has been a long and trying one indeed for 14 years I've been here. We might indeed end up with same oath date fingers crossed. As for the name change it's hard to tell if Seattle office does it. What I know is most name changes are done at judicial oath ceremonies in court and not USCIS administrative oath ones since name changes have to be approved by a judge.

Hmm.. so I wonder what it means that the name on the certificate is the new one?  I hope this doesn't cause any issues for me.

 

Also, is this your message too?

 

Edited March 1, 2019 by Curve