Potential impact of COVID-19 (coronavirus) epidemic on the citizenship process (and timelines)

[SilverLake 40]

2 minutes ago, N400NYC said:

It’s so depressing. Who’d have ever thought we’d get so close to becoming citizens only to have the ceremony cancelled due to a PANDEMIC 🤦🏼‍♂️
 

And I think we will only find out by turning up on the day and seeing if the ceremony is on or off. Things are happening so rapidly they are probably making decisions on a day to day basis. 

Agreed. So instead of getting all excited driving to the ceremony, we’ll be nerve-wrecking on the way there instead.

 

Would you mind letting me know if your ceremony happens? Finger crossed.

[N400NYC 380]

1 minute ago, SilverLake said:

Agreed. So instead of getting all excited driving to the ceremony, we’ll be nerve-wrecking on the way there instead.

 

Would you mind letting me know if your ceremony happens? Finger crossed.

For sure, will let you know. Honestly, I’m not confident 🥴

[alborosie8090 17]

11 hours ago, N400NYC said:

For sure, will let you know. Honestly, I’m not confident 🥴

We are in Denver and have citizenship interview scheduled in two weeks. I am terrified this is not going to happen. I feel a shutdown is just on the horizon. This is just agonizing. We thought we were to the finish line. I have never felt more frustrated in my life. 

[Crazy Cat 41,987]

41 minutes ago, alborosie8090 said:

I am terrified this is not going to happen.

Inconvenience is a part of life.......this will pass.  Unfortunately, there are a lot people suffering significant financial and personal issues due to this virus. 

Edited March 12, 2020 by Lucky Cat

[N400NYC 380]

39 minutes ago, alborosie8090 said:

We are in Denver and have citizenship interview scheduled in two weeks. I am terrified this is not going to happen. I feel a shutdown is just on the horizon. This is just agonizing. We thought we were to the finish line. I have never felt more frustrated in my life. 

I share your pain...

[Thickny 2]

True! We have the schedule for our apointment. Nextweek! We already booked a ticket. Documents are all gathered. But as of today manila flights are suspended! Now i am waiting for THE U.S embassy for their email for further announcement. Maybe they will set for a reschedule apointment. I wish and pray for everybodys safety! 

[Thickny 2]

41 minutes ago, alborosie8090 said:

We are in Denver and have citizenship interview scheduled in two weeks. I am terrified this is not going to happen. I feel a shutdown is just on the horizon. This is just agonizing. We thought we were to the finish line. I have never felt more frustrated in my life. 

Were actually dealing with the same boat. We have the schedule for apointment nextweek, already have the ticket. And now i received a news that all flight to manila and from manila are suspended. With heavy heart I know interview is imposible. But i would like to think that is best for the safety of everyone. The agony,the butterflies in my stomach will be extended. 😅

[SilverLake 40]

somebody in West Palm Beach, FL attended their oath this morning. However it was a small ceremony with only 90 attendees, so it wasn’t a large gathering. I think it will depend on the size of the ceremony. Anyway good luck to you tomorrow @N400NYC

[N400NYC 380]

Just now, SilverLake said:

somebody in West Palm Beach, FL attended their oath this morning. However it was a small ceremony with only 90 attendees, so it wasn’t a large gathering. I think it will depend on the size of the ceremony. Anyway good luck to you tomorrow @N400NYC

Thank you! Yes, I am sure there will be regional variations depending on size of ceremonies and spread of COVID-19 in a particular area. Unfortunately, NY is near the top of the list (of cases) and things here are being shut down all over the place. I wish I could be more hopeful but just trying to prepare myself for the strong possibility of cancellation. 

[alborosie8090 17]

49 minutes ago, N400NYC said:

I share your pain...

I think if yours is tomorrow (?!), you are going to be good. We will keep our fingers crossed, keep us posted.

[N400NYC 380]

37 minutes ago, alborosie8090 said:

I think if yours is tomorrow (?!), you are going to be good. We will keep our fingers crossed, keep us posted.

Thank you. Though NY is a mess so I'm not confident! Saw this posted elsewhere today:

 

 

[SilverLake 40]

Columbus OH has cancelled their March 26 oath ceremony. Somebody in my FB n-400 group said she received a voicemail from USCIS when she was in the shower this morning telling her that the oath has been cancelled.

 

[N400NYC 380]

13 minutes ago, SilverLake said:

Columbus OH has cancelled their March 26 oath ceremony. Somebody in my FB n-400 group said she received a voicemail from USCIS when she was in the shower this morning telling her that the oath has been cancelled.

 

I fear it's all downhill from here...

 

I haven't received any message about mine at this point. I called the Contact Center and the rep said "I don't see anything about it being cancelled" but I honestly I think he was just looking at the status "oath scheduled" on my online account. 

 

 

[SilverLake 40]

5 minutes ago, N400NYC said:

I fear it's all downhill from here...

 

I haven't received any message about mine at this point. I called the Contact Center and the rep said "I don't see anything about it being cancelled" but I honestly I think he was just looking at the status "oath scheduled" on my online account. 

 

 

I have a feeling yours is gonna be fine. Let's hope for the best. Come back here tomorrow to show us your citizen certificate! 😉😉

[SilverLake 40]

The reason I said that is because the Boston cancellation was because two of their employees were exposed to the virus, so the ceremony was cancelled without notifications. The other 3 that we knew about - San Jose, Illinois, and Columbus OH did send out announcement in advance. If you have not heard anything from USCIS, chances are your ceremony will happen tomorrow.