N-400 May 2020 filers

[cdherrera 15]

12 hours ago, B and E said:

Hi Everyone,

 

I am happy to announce that I am officially done and have completed my visa journey lol. I was naturalized today and I'm happy it is done. The interview was good. It was a small socially distanced oath ceremony with no friends/family allowed. I received my certificate of naturalization today. Now I'm applying for my passport. Good luck everyone! I hope you get your interview dates soon! All the best

 

E

Congratulations! Would you mind sharing more specifics on the interview? I have mine next week and I am getting really nervous!

[vkbruh1114 56]

21 hours ago, calinight said:

Hey All,

Getting back to this forum after a long time. 

Based in CA/Bay Area. 

Filed N400 on May 13.

No movement since... 

 

(Sorry, my signature/timeline is a little out of date)

same submitted May 5th, received May 8th and not movement since.. not even Biometrics 

[sailorgal 33]

Hi all, I am officially a US citizen as of a few hours ago!

 

I had my interview appointment this morning. I was allowed in the building 15 minutes prior to my interview time. After the security check, I was checked-in at the reception over an iPad. I was instructed to go to a room where an IO was waiting for me over another iPad. They took about 10 minutes to review my file and we proceeded straight to the civics test part of the interview;

 

- what was one important thing that Abraham Lincoln did?

- name your US representative. (The IO didn't know the person I named so they had to look it up haha)

- the House of Representatives has how many voting members?

- what is the capital of the United States?

- in what month do we vote for President?

- what ocean is on the West Coast?

Lost connection on the iPad twice during this test, gahhhh!

 

Reading - what day is Columbus Day?

Writing - Columbus Day is in October.

 

The IO then reviewed my application and some of my responses on my n400 form. We then went over the qualifying yes/no questions.

 

Any forms that they needed me to sign as well as the form for the writing test were sent over to the printer in my interview room by the IO. I would sign the form, hold it up at the camera so they could take a screen shot of my response and at the end of the interview all those documents went into a shred bin.

 

At the end of the interview, they told me I was approved, sent me a notice over the printer that reflected my approval, informed me that I will be taking my oath after the interview. I then took my oath with 4 other appliancants in the ceremony room. Also received an envelope with a few forms - passport application, voter registration, letter from the president, a cute little American flag, and naturally my certificate of naturalization. Make sure everything on this certificate is correct before you leave the USCIS office because fixing any mistakes that you notice after you leave will cost you $500.

 

The interview lasted about 25 minutes, would have been quicker if it wasn't for the connectivity issues. The process leading up to the oath and the oath took about 15. I was done in under an hour and 15 minutes or so. They had the usual COVID restrictions in place; face mask, social distancing. No cellphones are allowed in the building and you take your mask off during the interview. All in all everything went smoothly, 10/10 won't do this again now that I'm done lol! 

 

And that is all folks. I wish y'all all the very best with your interviews!

 

#murica🇺🇲

Edited September 23, 2020 by sailorgal

[vkbruh1114 56]

5 minutes ago, sailorgal said:

Hi all, I am officially a US citizen as of a few hours ago!

 

I had my interview appointment this morning. I was allowed in the building 15 minutes prior to my interview time. After the security check, I was checked-in at the reception over an iPad. I was instructed to go to a room where an IO was waiting for me over another iPad. They took about 10 minutes to review my file and we proceeded straight to the civics test part of the interview;

 

- what was one important thing that Abraham Lincoln did?

- name your US representative. (The IO didn't know the person I named so they had to look it up haha)

- the House of Representatives has how many voting members?

- what is the capital of the United States?

- in what month do we vote for President?

- what ocean is on the West Coast?

Lost connection on the iPad twice during this test, gahhhh!

 

Reading - what day is Columbus Day?

Writing - Columbus Day is in October.

 

The IO then reviewed my application and some of my responses on my n400 form. We then went over the qualifying yes/no questions.

 

Any forms that they needed me to sign as well as the form for the writing test were sent over to the printer in my interview room by the IO. I would sign the form, hold it up at the camera so they could take a screen shot of my response and at the end of the interview all those documents went into a shred bin.

 

At the end of the interview, they told me I was approved, sent me a notice over the printer that reflected my approval, informed me that I will be taking my oath after the interview. I then took my oath with 4 other appliancants in the ceremony room. Also received an envelope with a few forms - passport application, voter registration, letter from the president, a cute little American flag, and naturally my certificate of naturalization. Make sure everything on this certificate is correct before you leave the USCIS office because fixing any mistakes that you notice after you leave will cost you $500.

 

The interview lasted about 25 minutes, would have been quicker if it wasn't for the connectivity issues. The process leading up to the oath and the oath took about 15. I was done in under an hour and 15 minutes or so. 10/10 won't do this again now that I'm done lol!

 

And that is all folks. I wish y'all all the very best with your interviews!

 

#murica🇺🇲

Congrats! 

[Chrisfer77 46]

3 hours ago, sailorgal said:

Hi all, I am officially a US citizen as of a few hours ago!

 

I had my interview appointment this morning. I was allowed in the building 15 minutes prior to my interview time. After the security check, I was checked-in at the reception over an iPad. I was instructed to go to a room where an IO was waiting for me over another iPad. They took about 10 minutes to review my file and we proceeded straight to the civics test part of the interview;

 

- what was one important thing that Abraham Lincoln did?

- name your US representative. (The IO didn't know the person I named so they had to look it up haha)

- the House of Representatives has how many voting members?

- what is the capital of the United States?

- in what month do we vote for President?

- what ocean is on the West Coast?

Lost connection on the iPad twice during this test, gahhhh!

 

Reading - what day is Columbus Day?

Writing - Columbus Day is in October.

 

The IO then reviewed my application and some of my responses on my n400 form. We then went over the qualifying yes/no questions.

 

Any forms that they needed me to sign as well as the form for the writing test were sent over to the printer in my interview room by the IO. I would sign the form, hold it up at the camera so they could take a screen shot of my response and at the end of the interview all those documents went into a shred bin.

 

At the end of the interview, they told me I was approved, sent me a notice over the printer that reflected my approval, informed me that I will be taking my oath after the interview. I then took my oath with 4 other appliancants in the ceremony room. Also received an envelope with a few forms - passport application, voter registration, letter from the president, a cute little American flag, and naturally my certificate of naturalization. Make sure everything on this certificate is correct before you leave the USCIS office because fixing any mistakes that you notice after you leave will cost you $500.

 

The interview lasted about 25 minutes, would have been quicker if it wasn't for the connectivity issues. The process leading up to the oath and the oath took about 15. I was done in under an hour and 15 minutes or so. They had the usual COVID restrictions in place; face mask, social distancing. No cellphones are allowed in the building and you take your mask off during the interview. All in all everything went smoothly, 10/10 won't do this again now that I'm done lol! 

 

And that is all folks. I wish y'all all the very best with your interviews!

 

#murica🇺🇲

Congratulations !

[cdherrera 15]

6 hours ago, sailorgal said:

Hi all, I am officially a US citizen as of a few hours ago!

 

I had my interview appointment this morning. I was allowed in the building 15 minutes prior to my interview time. After the security check, I was checked-in at the reception over an iPad. I was instructed to go to a room where an IO was waiting for me over another iPad. They took about 10 minutes to review my file and we proceeded straight to the civics test part of the interview;

 

- what was one important thing that Abraham Lincoln did?

- name your US representative. (The IO didn't know the person I named so they had to look it up haha)

- the House of Representatives has how many voting members?

- what is the capital of the United States?

- in what month do we vote for President?

- what ocean is on the West Coast?

Lost connection on the iPad twice during this test, gahhhh!

 

Reading - what day is Columbus Day?

Writing - Columbus Day is in October.

 

The IO then reviewed my application and some of my responses on my n400 form. We then went over the qualifying yes/no questions.

 

Any forms that they needed me to sign as well as the form for the writing test were sent over to the printer in my interview room by the IO. I would sign the form, hold it up at the camera so they could take a screen shot of my response and at the end of the interview all those documents went into a shred bin.

 

At the end of the interview, they told me I was approved, sent me a notice over the printer that reflected my approval, informed me that I will be taking my oath after the interview. I then took my oath with 4 other appliancants in the ceremony room. Also received an envelope with a few forms - passport application, voter registration, letter from the president, a cute little American flag, and naturally my certificate of naturalization. Make sure everything on this certificate is correct before you leave the USCIS office because fixing any mistakes that you notice after you leave will cost you $500.

 

The interview lasted about 25 minutes, would have been quicker if it wasn't for the connectivity issues. The process leading up to the oath and the oath took about 15. I was done in under an hour and 15 minutes or so. They had the usual COVID restrictions in place; face mask, social distancing. No cellphones are allowed in the building and you take your mask off during the interview. All in all everything went smoothly, 10/10 won't do this again now that I'm done lol! 

 

And that is all folks. I wish y'all all the very best with your interviews!

 

#murica🇺🇲

Congratulations! So happy for you!

[cdherrera 15]

Can anyone tell me if I am in big trouble if I do not have my marriage certificate? I have a I-751 as well as the N-400 pending with my interview on Monday. I cannot find it, but I do have a scanned electronic copy. Will that be enough? I got married in a different state so there is no hope for me getting a new copy in time. 

[sailorgal 33]

22 minutes ago, cdherrera said:

Can anyone tell me if I am in big trouble if I do not have my marriage certificate? I have a I-751 as well as the N-400 pending with my interview on Monday. I cannot find it, but I do have a scanned electronic copy. Will that be enough? I got married in a different state so there is no hope for me getting a new copy in time. 

They honestly did not ask me for any docs, not even my 2019 tax return receipt. Now it might be different with you since you have a joint I-751 N400 interview, so I can't tell you for sure. 

[Chrisfer77 46]

They might ask you for more evidence: An original copy of the certificate. is recommended to take a hard copy of all the documents they ask on the n-400 plus the evidences you provided.

Edited September 24, 2020 by Chrisfer77

[cdherrera 15]

11 hours ago, sailorgal said:

They honestly did not ask me for any docs, not even my 2019 tax return receipt. Now it might be different with you since you have a joint I-751 N400 interview, so I can't tell you for sure. 

 

8 hours ago, Chrisfer77 said:

They might ask you for more evidence: An original copy of the certificate. is recommended to take a hard copy of all the documents they ask on the n-400 plus the evidences you provided.

I have plenty of other proof: mortgage, car loan, joint credit cards.. I feel like it will be sufficient, but I just have to go hope I don't get someone who is extremely strict and does not accept it all as enough. 

[Chrisfer77 46]

35 minutes ago, cdherrera said:

 

I have plenty of other proof: mortgage, car loan, joint credit cards.. I feel like it will be sufficient, but I just have to go hope I don't get someone who is extremely strict and does not accept it all as enough. 

Since you have a I751 case too, they migh want to see the original certificate of marriage, but who know, may be they will be happy to just see the copy. but you can always add the original if they ask.

[lntdenver 42]

On 9/23/2020 at 12:38 PM, sailorgal said:

Hi all, I am officially a US citizen as of a few hours ago!

 

I had my interview appointment this morning. I was allowed in the building 15 minutes prior to my interview time. After the security check, I was checked-in at the reception over an iPad. I was instructed to go to a room where an IO was waiting for me over another iPad. They took about 10 minutes to review my file and we proceeded straight to the civics test part of the interview;

 

- what was one important thing that Abraham Lincoln did?

- name your US representative. (The IO didn't know the person I named so they had to look it up haha)

- the House of Representatives has how many voting members?

- what is the capital of the United States?

- in what month do we vote for President?

- what ocean is on the West Coast?

Lost connection on the iPad twice during this test, gahhhh!

 

Reading - what day is Columbus Day?

Writing - Columbus Day is in October.

 

The IO then reviewed my application and some of my responses on my n400 form. We then went over the qualifying yes/no questions.

 

Any forms that they needed me to sign as well as the form for the writing test were sent over to the printer in my interview room by the IO. I would sign the form, hold it up at the camera so they could take a screen shot of my response and at the end of the interview all those documents went into a shred bin.

 

At the end of the interview, they told me I was approved, sent me a notice over the printer that reflected my approval, informed me that I will be taking my oath after the interview. I then took my oath with 4 other appliancants in the ceremony room. Also received an envelope with a few forms - passport application, voter registration, letter from the president, a cute little American flag, and naturally my certificate of naturalization. Make sure everything on this certificate is correct before you leave the USCIS office because fixing any mistakes that you notice after you leave will cost you $500.

 

The interview lasted about 25 minutes, would have been quicker if it wasn't for the connectivity issues. The process leading up to the oath and the oath took about 15. I was done in under an hour and 15 minutes or so. They had the usual COVID restrictions in place; face mask, social distancing. No cellphones are allowed in the building and you take your mask off during the interview. All in all everything went smoothly, 10/10 won't do this again now that I'm done lol! 

 

And that is all folks. I wish y'all all the very best with your interviews!

 

#murica🇺🇲

Congratulations! 
thanks for sharing your experience! 
 
it sounds like no one is allowed in the room other than yourself, even for the oath ceremony? 
we were considering if my husband would go with me but it appears it will just be a waste of his time... 

[B and E 19]

On 9/23/2020 at 12:38 PM, sailorgal said:

Hi all, I am officially a US citizen as of a few hours ago!

 

I had my interview appointment this morning. I was allowed in the building 15 minutes prior to my interview time. After the security check, I was checked-in at the reception over an iPad. I was instructed to go to a room where an IO was waiting for me over another iPad. They took about 10 minutes to review my file and we proceeded straight to the civics test part of the interview;

 

- what was one important thing that Abraham Lincoln did?

- name your US representative. (The IO didn't know the person I named so they had to look it up haha)

- the House of Representatives has how many voting members?

- what is the capital of the United States?

- in what month do we vote for President?

- what ocean is on the West Coast?

Lost connection on the iPad twice during this test, gahhhh!

 

Reading - what day is Columbus Day?

Writing - Columbus Day is in October.

 

The IO then reviewed my application and some of my responses on my n400 form. We then went over the qualifying yes/no questions.

 

Any forms that they needed me to sign as well as the form for the writing test were sent over to the printer in my interview room by the IO. I would sign the form, hold it up at the camera so they could take a screen shot of my response and at the end of the interview all those documents went into a shred bin.

 

At the end of the interview, they told me I was approved, sent me a notice over the printer that reflected my approval, informed me that I will be taking my oath after the interview. I then took my oath with 4 other appliancants in the ceremony room. Also received an envelope with a few forms - passport application, voter registration, letter from the president, a cute little American flag, and naturally my certificate of naturalization. Make sure everything on this certificate is correct before you leave the USCIS office because fixing any mistakes that you notice after you leave will cost you $500.

 

The interview lasted about 25 minutes, would have been quicker if it wasn't for the connectivity issues. The process leading up to the oath and the oath took about 15. I was done in under an hour and 15 minutes or so. They had the usual COVID restrictions in place; face mask, social distancing. No cellphones are allowed in the building and you take your mask off during the interview. All in all everything went smoothly, 10/10 won't do this again now that I'm done lol! 

 

And that is all folks. I wish y'all all the very best with your interviews!

 

#murica🇺🇲

Hi All,

 

My experience was similar. Arrive 15 minutes before hand. They wont let you in before that. I showed my appointment letter to the security person. I was asked to wait to be called by the IO. In the office with the IO we began with the reading test.

 

I was asked to read: Where is the White House?

 

Then to write: The White House is in Washington DC

 

Then the civics test:

1) Name 2 American holidays

2) What did the Emancipation Proclamation do

3) Who was the first President?

4) Who is the speaker of the house of representatives

5) Name one branch of government

6) When is Independence Day

 

After completing the tests we proceeded to go through my N-400 Application. At the end I was told I was approved for Naturalization and my Oath would be done the same day.  I was directed back to the waiting area where I filled out a white form asking about any changes such as travel and criminality since the interview (5 minutes ago lol). As well as a space to write in my current home address, and where the local USCIS office is located. I returned the form to the person at a window along with many other people. It seems like everyone there was for naturalization. After some time small groups were called to do the oath in the ceremony room socially distanced of course. 

 

We then received small American flags, a packet with new citizen info, Passport forms, our naturalization certificate, and a letter from the president. I was surprised to see how much information was on the certificate. My picture from biometrics was on there! (This was reused from ROC). They also listed marital status, date of naturalization, country of former citizenship and a whole bunch of other information. 

 

Hope this helps! It will all work out well

[B and E 19]

3 hours ago, lntdenver said:

Congratulations! 
thanks for sharing your experience! 
 
it sounds like no one is allowed in the room other than yourself, even for the oath ceremony? 
we were considering if my husband would go with me but it appears it will just be a waste of his time... 

Yes, same. My husband had to wait outside. I even asked before the oath but they declined my request. 

[B and E 19]

9 hours ago, Chrisfer77 said:

Since you have a I751 case too, they migh want to see the original certificate of marriage, but who know, may be they will be happy to just see the copy. but you can always add the original if they ask.

Definitely request a original now as a backup in case they ask for it later if possible and bring the copy with you in the meantime. You may need the marriage certificate for something else later. Good luck!