N400 APRIL 2019 FILERS

[chars 151]

1 hour ago, shearar said:

@chars
I will be the #10th person who will ask to keep going, at the interview, as far as i remember, nothing will be asked as if you are in good condition or not currently with your spouse, thats because couples are always up and down, disagree and agree, even what ever decision you have made, you're still married legally!, and this argument with your spouse might be changed later! no one knows how god can changes hearts.
Best of luck with any decision you're taking. 

I appreciate. Thanks!

[LizzieY 12]

Hi everyone, 

I made it! Got approved for citizenship today. 

When I went in, the officer told me to stay standing and raise my hand to swear that I would tell the truth. 

Afterwards, I presented my green cards and passports.

Then we started off with the tests. 

 

English test: 

Reading - Read from tablet

Writing - Wrote down what the officer said on the tablet.

 

Civics test:

1. Who vetos Bills?

2. If both the President and the Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes the president?

3. How many U.S Senators are there?

4. Who is the Chief Justice of United States now?

5. There are four amendments to the Constitution about who can vote. Describe one of them.

6. Name two national U.S holidays

 

Interview regarding my N-400:

1. Confirmed my address and phone number

2. Confirm my husband lives with me - Officer saw my husband at the waiting room

3. Asked briefly about my overseas trips

4. Asked what I did for work

5. Asked about my speeding ticket

6. Standard "Yes" or "No" questions

 

After I passed, the officer asked if I had any trips coming up. And schedule my Oath Ceremony on Sept 26  (Couldn't update the form for some reason). I was out of there under 20 minutes - it took a while longer since the officer's printer didn't work. 

 

Good luck to everyone, and I want to thank you all for the help and support through this process! 

[Phil&Mich 36]

18 hours ago, Nevada16 said:

I had my interview today. It was very quick. I had I751 waiver after divorced and I had interview with same person for n400. He didn’t ask me anything about I751 and asked me civic questions which I got it right first six questions. Then English test was very quick. The he confirmed information from N400. He printed out all the paperwork. Including my ceremony date which is going to be Oct 11. 

 

I submitted my application in June 26 and I had finger printing appointment on July 15 and after one month my interview scheduled on Sep 10. I submitted my application by mail and I received an online code so I setup my online account and I have been receiving all letter online as well. My field office is Reno Nevada. 

 

During this process estimated date change only once after my interview it was Jan 2020 and after fingerprint it remain same Dec 2020. 

 

Good luck to everyone. VJ is a big support.

we are both June filers and we have the same date of interviews.. it was really easy interview for me too, the IO did not allow my husband inside but it was very quick, started with civic questions and the yes or no questionnaire after. my case status changed to Oath ceremony after 4 hours of interview..

[Vikingoutwest 193]

5 minutes ago, LizzieY said:

Hi everyone, 

I made it! Got approved for citizenship today. 

When I went in, the officer told me to stay standing and raise my hand to swear that I would tell the truth. 

Afterwards, I presented my green cards and passports.

Then we started off with the tests. 

 

English test: 

Reading - Read from tablet

Writing - Wrote down what the officer said on the tablet.

 

Civics test:

1. Who vetos Bills?

2. If both the President and the Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes the president?

3. How many U.S Senators are there?

4. Who is the Chief Justice of United States now?

5. There are four amendments to the Constitution about who can vote. Describe one of them.

6. Name two national U.S holidays

 

Interview regarding my N-400:

1. Confirmed my address and phone number

2. Confirm my husband lives with me - Officer saw my husband at the waiting room

3. Asked briefly about my overseas trips

4. Asked what I did for work

5. Asked about my speeding ticket

6. Standard "Yes" or "No" questions

 

After I passed, the officer asked if I had any trips coming up. And schedule my Oath Ceremony on Sept 26  (Couldn't update the form for some reason). I was out of there under 20 minutes - it took a while longer since the officer's printer didn't work. 

 

Good luck to everyone, and I want to thank you all for the help and support through this process! 

Congratulations LizzieY!!! So happy for you! I will edit your info in the tracker:-D 

[LizzieY 12]

1 minute ago, Vikingoutwest said:

Congratulations LizzieY!!! So happy for you! I will edit your info in the tracker:-D 

Thank you! Oh, and my Oath Ceremony is 9/26 not 9/27, thanks so much!! You've been a rock to so many of us through this process!!!

[Vikingoutwest 193]

4 minutes ago, LizzieY said:

Thank you! Oh, and my Oath Ceremony is 9/26 not 9/27, thanks so much!! You've been a rock to so many of us through this process!!!

Whoops, sorry! Fixed it:-D Aw thank you - you guys in this thread are what keeps me sane in this process haha! Congrats again!!!

[El Burro 11]

My wife went to her interview this morning. It went okay, however the IO's native language was not English and my wife had a terrible time understanding anything the officer was saying to her, and at one point even threatened to stop the interview and reschedule with a different IO. Somehow she got through it and was given a piece of paper that had "recommended for approval"box checked, so I'm assuming we're waiting for the oath ceremony date (IO wasn't very clear about that either)!

Thank God we're almost done with USCIS!!!

[chars 151]

@LizzieY, Congratulations! 

[Vikingoutwest 193]

1 hour ago, El Burro said:

My wife went to her interview this morning. It went okay, however the IO's native language was not English and my wife had a terrible time understanding anything the officer was saying to her, and at one point even threatened to stop the interview and reschedule with a different IO. Somehow she got through it and was given a piece of paper that had "recommended for approval"box checked, so I'm assuming we're waiting for the oath ceremony date (IO wasn't very clear about that either)!

Thank God we're almost done with USCIS!!!

Congratulations!!! Sorry it was a difficult time - but she got through it! Hopefully you will get the oath date soon 😄

[chars 151]

4 hours ago, El Burro said:

My wife went to her interview this morning. It went okay, however the IO's native language was not English and my wife had a terrible time understanding anything the officer was saying to her, and at one point even threatened to stop the interview and reschedule with a different IO. Somehow she got through it and was given a piece of paper that had "recommended for approval"box checked, so I'm assuming we're waiting for the oath ceremony date (IO wasn't very clear about that either)!

Thank God we're almost done with USCIS!!!

Congratulations to your wife @El Burro

[GT&RAC 13]

Hey y’all! 

 

I had my interview yesterday at Frankfurt US Consulate, Germany (because military overseas) and passed (yays!). 

My oath ceremony will take place in Stutgart on 26th Sept. 

 

I asked the officer a few questions and would like to share with you as well thinking that may help you guys also. 

 

- Do we have to do anything about Social Security like updating etc.?

 

Yes. Once you get your naturalization certificate, you should go SS personally and update your status. For us who are overseas, should go to ( with an appointment) their US consulate’s federal benefits office for that. 

 

- I have a child from my ex-husband who is living with me and my US citizen husband (not adopted, step-child status). He has his 10 year green card. How will the new USCIS policy change about presence and residence requirements will effect my child status? 

 

The officer went thru their manual and stuff and couldn’t come up with an answer right away at the spot. Instead, he said he’ll search this and let me know with an email. 

 

Another officer commented that once I become a US citizen,  my naturalization will spread to my child and my child would automatically gain the citizenship so I could apply for his passport along with mine right away 🤔 will definitely try to do this but I’m not fully convinced that it will work. Btw, my son is 9 years old. She said this is applicable for kids younger than 13.

 

What are your thoughts?

Edited September 11, 2019 by GT&RAC

[Vikingoutwest 193]

7 minutes ago, GT&RAC said:

What are your thoughts?

Hi GT&RAC! 

Congratulations on your approval!!! I also want to say thank you for sharing that information with us all. I have no input about the status of your child - I had heard about the policy change but had not paid much attention since I don't have kids. I hope someone else on here will have an answer for you. Sidenote: Stuttgart is a great place for a post-oath celebration! 😄

[emerlee85 28]

Got the notification that my interview has been scheduled. I filed in boston towards end of April!  Once I know my date I will update!

[LizzieY 12]

On 9/11/2019 at 12:48 PM, chars said:

@LizzieY, Congratulations! 

Thank you! I hope that you can be a citizen soon! It will be a glorious day!!

[Ak2010 16]

To keep you guys posted, my Oath Ceremony is scheduled for September 26, 2019. I received the online notification and oath ceremony notice today. Please feel free to update the spread sheet for April 2019 filers. 

 

Best regards!