N-400 January 2020 Filers

[semilore 9]

On 1/30/2021 at 6:37 PM, DavidMo said:

I got my oath ceremony scheduled on January 11, for an actual ceremony on January 4, which got then de-scheduled with “a sorry for the inconvenience” on January 25. I am in Orlando. Did anyone get a similar notice?

My oath got scheduled and then descheduled just one minute after, both on jan 27th. I don't even know why. But I guess all I can do is keep waiting.

[semilore 9]

On 1/26/2021 at 11:50 AM, dylan76 said:

Yesterday I received an unexpected and scary update. Oath ceremony DESCHEDULED. Letter  attached to the account was freaking lacking in detail just saying there was nothing for me

to do at this point and NEW INTERVIEW would likely be scheduled. Seconds  Before I reached out to 911 because my heart rate being over 150, I got a new status update. OATH WILL BE SCHEDULED. In the account there’s an alert that USCIS sent letters with errors between January 5th and 20th for those who filed online.

 

Just to let you guys prepare. “ It’s not over until it’s over” seems to be USCIS motto.

I got the same update. So please lemme know if you've heard anything since

[DavidMo 2]

27 minutes ago, semilore said:

I got the same update. So please lemme know if you've heard anything since

Got the same thing. In that order. 

[DavidMo 2]

32 minutes ago, semilore said:

My oath got scheduled and then descheduled just one minute after, both on jan 27th. I don't even know why. But I guess all I can do is keep waiting.

Yes, that seems to be the only available option. Hope things would pan out soon. 

[Cr5meBrulee 3]

My status “we placed you in line for oath ceremony” hasn’t changed in two weeks after my interview. Does it take more than 30 days to get a letter with a scheduled date? Thanks.

[Charming12 59]

1 hour ago, Cr5meBrulee said:

My status “we placed you in line for oath ceremony” hasn’t changed in two weeks after my interview. Does it take more than 30 days to get a letter with a scheduled date? Thanks.

Well in my case, my status just changed to "oat ceremony has been scheduled " after 4 weeks of N400 interview. I have already received oat ceremony letter last week with oat ceremony date on Feb 05,2021. The online account does not show the letter yet? I am not sure if they have change my oat ceremony date? I will find it in a day or so!

[Cr5meBrulee 3]

Thanks for the response! No, my status hasn’t changed to oath letter mailed just the message that says I was recommended for approval, placed in line for oath ceremony and that a letter detailing oath date and time would be mailed within 30 days.

[PaddyGirl13 75]

I applied January 7th 2020 (St Paul Mn), received an Interview was scheduled notice by email this morning, no date yet, I'll probably have to wait for snail mail as it's not in the portal yet.

 

Another step closer, yay!

[Charming12 59]

Need help from folks who have already applied for US passport after Naturalization. My understanding is that we would need to submit Original Naturalization certificate ,DS-11 form, Driving license (photocopy) color passportsize picture along with $110 dollars fees. If we need to know submit original Naturalization certificate, I am afraid they will lost it just like they have lost my I751 greencard and still they could not find it? Also, Why do we need to make photocopies of these supporting document if they have already asked us to bring original copies?

 

How do we have to pay $110 fees through pay check payable to "U.S. Department of State" right? And also would USPS accept passport size picture from lets say CVS/walgreen (if I chose to use their passport size picture services) or I should just stick with USPS passport size picture services? Which one serves better? USPS would charge $35 as passport acceptance fees, does that include passport picture or USPS will charge us extra fees for pictures?

 

Last, how long does it take to get US passport and original Naturalization certificate?

 

Thank you all for help and advise?

[ThaOne 101]

2 hours ago, PaddyGirl13 said:

I applied January 7th 2020 (St Paul Mn), received an Interview was scheduled notice by email this morning, no date yet, I'll probably have to wait for snail mail as it's not in the portal yet.

 

Another step closer, yay!

If you just got the notification now, you should see the letter by tomorrow online.

[zilchfox 296]

Just passed the combo I-751/N-400 interview flawlessly this morning!

 

I-751 portion was super easy. I had virtually all my paperwork separated in two piles: Copies, and Originals, except for taxes, I had copies and originals separated by years. They wanted the 2020 and 2019 taxes, however we could only provide 2019 since we have yet to file for 2020, they weren't interested in what I prepared from 2016-2018. The interview felt more like a natural conversation, even had a few laughs between the three of us.

 

I-751 Result: Approved. No Green Card will be issued due to the combo interview.

 

N-400 was very easy, too. They did the civics test first, and asked the following questions (and my answers):

 

We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years?
A: 6 (Correct)

 

Who signs bills to become laws?
A: The President (correct)

 

What does the President's Cabinet do?
A: Advises the President (correct)

 

When must all men register for the Selective Service?
A: Between ages 18 to 26. (correct)

 

What is your age? (random question thrown in the middle of the test)
A: 32

 

There were 13 original states. Name three.
A: North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia (correct)

 

What happened at the Constitutional Convention?
A: The Constitution was written. (correct)

 

They stopped after the 6th question. The English test for reading and writing was super simple. If you can participate on this forum and verbally talk to people, you've already passed. I was then informed that I have passed both the civics and English portions of the interview.

After a rapid fire of questions that you have to say yes or no to, I was presented with Form N-652.

 

N-400 Result: Application recommended for approval on the spot! Pending final approval and oath ceremony.

 

The bottom of this says estimated 4 months (!) and the top of the page says estimated 9 months (!!). Not sure why it would take so long especially after approval, but it is what it is. Hopefully I at least get naturalized before my drivers license expires again, so I don't have to get another I-551 stamp (and yet another 1 year drivers license).

[flyingmamba 31]

2 hours ago, zilchfox said:

Just passed the combo I-751/N-400 interview flawlessly this morning!

 

I-751 portion was super easy. I had virtually all my paperwork separated in two piles: Copies, and Originals, except for taxes, I had copies and originals separated by years. They wanted the 2020 and 2019 taxes, however we could only provide 2019 since we have yet to file for 2020, they weren't interested in what I prepared from 2016-2018. The interview felt more like a natural conversation, even had a few laughs between the three of us.

 

I-751 Result: Approved. No Green Card will be issued due to the combo interview.

 

N-400 was very easy, too. They did the civics test first, and asked the following questions (and my answers):

 

We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years?
A: 6 (Correct)

 

Who signs bills to become laws?
A: The President (correct)

 

What does the President's Cabinet do?
A: Advises the President (correct)

 

When must all men register for the Selective Service?
A: Between ages 18 to 26. (correct)

 

What is your age? (random question thrown in the middle of the test)
A: 32

 

There were 13 original states. Name three.
A: North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia (correct)

 

What happened at the Constitutional Convention?
A: The Constitution was written. (correct)

 

They stopped after the 6th question. The English test for reading and writing was super simple. If you can participate on this forum and verbally talk to people, you've already passed. I was then informed that I have passed both the civics and English portions of the interview.

After a rapid fire of questions that you have to say yes or no to, I was presented with Form N-652.

 

N-400 Result: Application recommended for approval on the spot! Pending final approval and oath ceremony.

 

The bottom of this says estimated 4 months (!) and the top of the page says estimated 9 months (!!). Not sure why it would take so long especially after approval, but it is what it is. Hopefully I at least get naturalized before my drivers license expires again, so I don't have to get another I-551 stamp (and yet another 1 year drivers license).

Congrats!!! I just got my interview scheduled and my I-751 is pending. I'm guessing it's going to be a combo interview. Did your spouse go to the interview as well or you had to USCIS agents "few laughs between the three of us"? 

[zilchfox 296]

17 minutes ago, flyingmamba said:

Congrats!!! I just got my interview scheduled and my I-751 is pending. I'm guessing it's going to be a combo interview. Did your spouse go to the interview as well or you had to USCIS agents "few laughs between the three of us"? 

Thanks! And yes, if you have a pending I-751, you’ll soon get a notice to appear for an interview for I-751 at the exact same location, date, and time as your N-400 interview, give it a week or so for the second notice to come in. (This notice will tell you to bring your spouse).
 

Yes, my husband was with me for the whole interview. 

[flyingmamba 31]

11 minutes ago, zilchfox said:

Thanks! And yes, if you have a pending I-751, you’ll soon get a notice to appear for an interview for I-751 at the exact same location, date, and time as your N-400 interview, give it a week or so for the second notice to come in. (This notice will tell you to bring your spouse).
 

Yes, my husband was with me for the whole interview. 

Ohh wow, thanks for the tip! I had no clue there's another notice that is being sent for the I-751. 

Edited February 4, 2021 by flyingmamba

[zilchfox 296]

Just now, flyingmamba said:

Ohh wow, thanks for the tip! I had no clue there's another notice that is being sent. 

Yep! It will ask for more additional paperwork. Definitely start collecting your taxes and such (including transcripts, W2s, 1099s, etc), utility bills, updated bank statements, etc, anything you haven’t already given them. And then duplicate it all, as they will want to keep a copy of all that on file.