San Jose, CA Field Office

[Amador 1]

My husband has his ceremony on April 18 at 12:45

[nikha 18]

On 4/6/2019 at 6:38 PM, Amador said:

My husband has his ceremony on April 18 at 12:45

Excellent Thank you

[nikha 18]

@huggingbear108 Any word on your interview date ?

[nikha 18]

Folks who had their Oath Ceremony at 8:30 am in Campbell, Can you please let me know when would one typically be get done from the ceremony? This is only taking into consideration the oath ceremony and getting your Naturalization Certificate in hand, not the passport application part at the end where it takes load of time.

 

I am considering rushing myself to regional passport agency in San Francisco to get my passport sooner than expedited normal timelines as I have some international travel planned in first week of May. The last appointment I can avail is at 1:00 PM so I need to start by at least 12:00 noon from Campbell.

 

Would it/does it go past 12:00 noon for appointment holders at 8:30 am ?

 

And yes I know things can change on the fly and might on 18th April terribly so its always a bad idea to opt for an appointment on that day especially when one needs to travel for an hour to SF, but I am still just curious to know how soon generally the ceremony gets over for 8:30 am appointments

 

Any help much appreciated

[teshah 33]

27 minutes ago, nikha said:

Folks who had their Oath Ceremony at 8:30 am in Campbell, Can you please let me know when would one typically be get done from the ceremony? This is only taking into consideration the oath ceremony and getting your Naturalization Certificate in hand, not the passport application part at the end where it takes load of time.

 

I am considering rushing myself to regional passport agency in San Francisco to get my passport sooner than expedited normal timelines as I have some international travel planned in first week of May. The last appointment I can avail is at 1:00 PM so I need to start by at least 12:00 noon from Campbell.

 

Would it/does it go past 12:00 noon for appointment holders at 8:30 am ?

 

And yes I know things can change on the fly and might on 18th April terribly so its always a bad idea to opt for an appointment on that day especially when one needs to travel for an hour to SF, but I am still just curious to know how soon generally the ceremony gets over for 8:30 am appointments

 

Any help much appreciated

There are typically 4 ceremonies held in Campbell on the same day in the same theater.  The next scheduled slot for the oath ceremony is I think 10:30 am if I remember correctly so you would be done before 10:30am.

[nikha 18]

1 hour ago, teshah said:

There are typically 4 ceremonies held in Campbell on the same day in the same theater.  The next scheduled slot for the oath ceremony is I think 10:30 am if I remember correctly so you would be done before 10:30am.

Thank you so much !

[Frdk 1]

Any advice regarding moving out of state after oath ceremony?

I am facing a potential change of address at the end of this month, and may actually need to move out of state.  My oath is this coming Thursday.  Are there any adverse effects of moving immediately after oath ceremony? Or is it better to just try and stay put for at least 1 month after to oath ceremony? Do you get naturalization certificate immediately on the oath day or is it mailed out? I've seen alot of threads on this site that cover change of address before the oath, but none of change of address after. I have put off this move for months solely due to not wanting to complicate this process, so now just wondering if I need to hold out longer till I'm sure this process is really officially done ( certificate in hand and all).

[nikha 18]

14 hours ago, Frdk said:

Any advice regarding moving out of state after oath ceremony?

I am facing a potential change of address at the end of this month, and may actually need to move out of state.  My oath is this coming Thursday.  Are there any adverse effects of moving immediately after oath ceremony? Or is it better to just try and stay put for at least 1 month after to oath ceremony? Do you get naturalization certificate immediately on the oath day or is it mailed out? I've seen alot of threads on this site that cover change of address before the oath, but none of change of address after. I have put off this move for months solely due to not wanting to complicate this process, so now just wondering if I need to hold out longer till I'm sure this process is really officially done ( certificate in hand and all).

@Frdk Please treat this as general advise and not legal one. I don't believe there would be any adverse effects of moving out immediately after the oath ceremony as long as you ensure you have your passport delivery address is taken care of.

 

I trust your N400 application and interview experience was based on legitimate residency in the Santa Clara and surrounding counties where in you were asked to present a proof of residence during both N400 Application filling and interview process. My point being, I trust your field office was determined based on valid reasons of you staying in this area (even though in your mind you wanted to move to different place) and not moving to this area temporarily to have your naturalization processed quickly. (Great irony here, San Jose field office is one of the slowest in terms of interview scheduling after initial N400 is submitted, even if one were to, why would one choose San Jose Field office 😋).

 

Besides, the very essence of Permanent residency and following naturalization is to present the residents/citizens (would be) the freedom to move around, choose whatever employer/employment anywhere or not choose to work at all etc etc.

 

As to when one gets Naturalization certificate, if I understand it correctly, right after the oath ceremony when one begins to depart the theater door in Campbell, USCIS officers hand over your cert to you But I could be wrong here. What I have read in multiple threads is it gets handed over immediately after the ceremony.

 

Just my 2 cents...

[Frdk 1]

1 hour ago, nikha said:

@Frdk Please treat this as general advise and not legal one. I don't believe there would be any adverse effects of moving out immediately after the oath ceremony as long as you ensure you have your passport delivery address is taken care of.

 

I trust your N400 application and interview experience was based on legitimate residency in the Santa Clara and surrounding counties where in you were asked to present a proof of residence during both N400 Application filling and interview process. My point being, I trust your field office was determined based on valid reasons of you staying in this area (even though in your mind you wanted to move to different place) and not moving to this area temporarily to have your naturalization processed quickly. (Great irony here, San Jose field office is one of the slowest in terms of interview scheduling after initial N400 is submitted, even if one were to, why would one choose San Jose Field office 😋).

 

Besides, the very essence of Permanent residency and following naturalization is to present the residents/citizens (would be) the freedom to move around, choose whatever employer/employment anywhere or not choose to work at all etc etc.

 

As to when one gets Naturalization certificate, if I understand it correctly, right after the oath ceremony when one begins to depart the theater door in Campbell, USCIS officers hand over your cert to you But I could be wrong here. What I have read in multiple threads is it gets handed over immediately after the ceremony.

 

Just my 2 cents...

Thanks for your response. Yes it was legit, since Ive been living in Santa Clara area for several years now. While I dont want to leave this area, job opportunity issues may force me to.  There was a new local opportunity that I was banking on but unfortunately that has suddenly fallen through hence the reason why this is coming up. 

Edited April 15, 2019 by Frdk

[geff44 30]

 

Hello all,

 

My wife, son and I just got back from USCIS for my wife's I751 and N400 interview. Previously her original interview date for N400 was on Feb 15.  However since her I 751 was pending they moved it. They told us they will  within 90 days to reschedule an I 751 and N400 interivew,  We got a letter around mid March that the I 751 interview will be conducted on April 15 but no indication of N400 interview.  At the end of March USCIS called and told my wife about the combo i751 and N400 interview.  They emailed us the letter for the I 751 and n400 interview which was indicated to be an hour apart.     We arrived at 9 am and the USCIS office was already crowded.  Her interview was at 9:30.  It took 20 minutes to finish the security check . We were so stressed out thinking we might be late for the interview .  Thank God the line for the person directing where to go was short. .  By 9:23 we were at the main room where other people waited for interview or window appointment. We waited for 10-15 min before we were called by a very nice and friendly female officer.  My son who is 2 years old was a bit noisy coz he was getting bored of waiting.  I was worried that I might have to take him out of the building. The officer led us to her office.  The officer was  acomodating knowing how toddlers can be noisy and easily distracted.  At first she conducted the I 751 interview . My wife and I was sworn in. She asked us if I have any additional evidences we want to present.  I told her we have a photo  album if she wants to look at it.  She browsed the album and asked who some of the people in the album., where was the pictures taken.  She also asked us about our recent trips.  Then I asked her if she needs additional evidences.  She said this should be enough at this time.  She went to her computer and she told my wife she is approving her I 751.  In the meantime my wife asked the officer if she could breast feed my son who was getting hungry at this time.  She said sure go ahead.  Took less than 10 minutes for the I 751 interview.  At this time I was thinking that we have to wait for 10:30 AM for the N400 interview.  But she was the same officer who conducted the N400. right after the I 751.  I thought she would send me and my son out of the room while she conducted the interview . She told me it is ok to stay.  I carried my son while she went  on with the N400 portion of my wife's interview.  She asked 6 questions :

 

 

1. Why did the colonist fought the British?

2. Give two rights of people  living in the US?

3. Who is the current speaker of the house?

4. Name 3 original colonies?

5. Name one right of a  US citizen?

6. Name two legal US holidays?

 

She also had my wife read on the IPAD : Where is the White House?

 then she said to my wife to write : The White House is in Washington DC

 

Then she went over the N400 form. Had my wife sign that she is pledging allegiance to the US.  The officer then proceeded to congratulate my wife. She handed us a letter stating she passed the quiz and written part of the citizenship interview.  Also she marked that my wife N400 has been recommended for approval. Now awaiting final approval and notification for oath taking. The only thing that was kind of a bummer was that my wife cannot use her married name since they had to follow what was written on the Marriage certificate which is her maiden name.  We got married in New Jersey and they did not use my last name as her last name but her maiden name instead .  So now we have to go to a court to change her name.  It is a law in Santa clara county per the officer that they dont allow name changes except via the courts.  But still we are glad and thankful to our creator that this part of our lives is done.

 

[nikha 18]

28 minutes ago, geff44 said:

 

Hello all,

 

My wife, son and I just got back from USCIS for my wife's I751 and N400 interview. Previously her original interview date for N400 was on Feb 15.  However since her I 751 was pending they moved it. They told us they will  within 90 days to reschedule an I 751 and N400 interivew,  We got a letter around mid March that the I 751 interview will be conducted on April 15 but no indication of N400 interview.  At the end of March USCIS called and told my wife about the combo i751 and N400 interview.  They emailed us the letter for the I 751 and n400 interview which was indicated to be an hour apart.     We arrived at 9 am and the USCIS office was already crowded.  Her interview was at 9:30.  It took 20 minutes to finish the security check . We were so stressed out thinking we might be late for the interview .  Thank God the line for the person directing where to go was short. .  By 9:23 we were at the main room where other people waited for interview or window appointment. We waited for 10-15 min before we were called by a very nice and friendly female officer.  My son who is 2 years old was a bit noisy coz he was getting bored of waiting.  I was worried that I might have to take him out of the building. The officer led us to her office.  The officer was  acomodating knowing how toddlers can be noisy and easily distracted.  At first she conducted the I 751 interview . My wife and I was sworn in. She asked us if I have any additional evidences we want to present.  I told her we have a photo  album if she wants to look at it.  She browsed the album and asked who some of the people in the album., where was the pictures taken.  She also asked us about our recent trips.  Then I asked her if she needs additional evidences.  She said this should be enough at this time.  She went to her computer and she told my wife she is approving her I 751.  In the meantime my wife asked the officer if she could breast feed my son who was getting hungry at this time.  She said sure go ahead.  Took less than 10 minutes for the I 751 interview.  At this time I was thinking that we have to wait for 10:30 AM for the N400 interview.  But she was the same officer who conducted the N400. right after the I 751.  I thought she would send me and my son out of the room while she conducted the interview . She told me it is ok to stay.  I carried my son while she went  on with the N400 portion of my wife's interview.  She asked 6 questions :

 

 

1. Why did the colonist fought the British?

2. Give two rights of people  living in the US?

3. Who is the current speaker of the house?

4. Name 3 original colonies?

5. Name one right of a  US citizen?

6. Name two legal US holidays?

 

She also had my wife read on the IPAD : Where is the White House?

 then she said to my wife to write : The White House is in Washington DC

 

Then she went over the N400 form. Had my wife sign that she is pledging allegiance to the US.  The officer then proceeded to congratulate my wife. She handed us a letter stating she passed the quiz and written part of the citizenship interview.  Also she marked that my wife N400 has been recommended for approval. Now awaiting final approval and notification for oath taking. The only thing that was kind of a bummer was that my wife cannot use her married name since they had to follow what was written on the Marriage certificate which is her maiden name.  We got married in New Jersey and they did not use my last name as her last name but her maiden name instead .  So now we have to go to a court to change her name.  It is a law in Santa clara county per the officer that they dont allow name changes except via the courts.  But still we are glad and thankful to our creator that this part of our lives is done.

 

Congratulations to you and your wife ! I updated the spreadsheet with your combo interview date in comments section

[toravir 3]

10 hours ago, Frdk said:

Thanks for your response. Yes it was legit, since Ive been living in Santa Clara area for several years now. While I dont want to leave this area, job opportunity issues may force me to.  There was a new local opportunity that I was banking on but unfortunately that has suddenly fallen through hence the reason why this is coming up. 

my best guess for this situation is:

You will get the Naturalization Certificate during the Oath Ceremony - since u give up your green card ..

Move to the new place, apply for a Drivers License, and then apply for the passport. Also i think to apply to US passport, u have to send the ORIGINAL Naturlization Certificate (which will be returned by POST).

 

I would not bank on the mail forwarding to receive the us passport and/or the Naturalization Certificate..

Just my 2cents - no actual experience with this or anything..

[BatmanFlow 481]

got a notification update that my interview has been scheduled.

Local office: San Jose (of course)

They received my application: sept 11 2018

fingerprints done oct 4

interview schedule update: april 16, 2019

 

waiting for docs to see the date. Time to start studying.

[nikha 18]

15 hours ago, BatmanFlow said:

got a notification update that my interview has been scheduled.

Local office: San Jose (of course)

They received my application: sept 11 2018

fingerprints done oct 4

interview schedule update: april 16, 2019

 

waiting for docs to see the date. Time to start studying.

Please keep us posted on the date @BatmanFlow

[nikha 18]

Thanks for posting your info @Summer_2007 and @Junior-sfo