N-400 Cleveland 2020 filers

[Ansbekk 46]

Got an update today that they scheduled me for an interview.

"On January 4, 2021, we scheduled an interview for your Form N-400, Application for Naturalization, Receipt Number IOEXXXXXXXXXX"

Waiting for the notice to show up online. (or in the mail)

[Ansbekk 46]

My Interview is scheduled to take place on Monday February 8th.

[Ansbekk 46]

Just finished my interview this morning.  Here is a summary:

Got inside the federal building 15 mins ahead of the scheduled time.  Passed security and made it to the 5th floor where is Immigration is.

I placed interview notice in the mail and they asked me to take my temperature and answer yes/no questions regarding COVID19 stuff.

I waited for a good 15 mins before the interview officer called me in.  We started the conversation talking about how cold it is outside (Cleveland is frozen right now).

He asked to see my passports, green card and ID and nothing else (not even the marriage certificate or selective service stuff).  Glanced at them for like 10 seconds and gave them back to me.  He asked to raise my hand to only say the truth.

Asked my full name last name and where I work and study.  Asked me to read "who must pay taxes?" and then asked me to write "everyone must pay taxes".

He then started the civics questions:

What war fought by the US in the 1900s 

What war fought by the US in the 1800s

What territory was purchased from the French.

Who is the vice president now

And then the federalist paper question (James Madison).

I don't remember the 6th one.

He said congratulations you passed.  Then, he went through yes/no questions.  Asked me to sign for the oath of allegiance acknowledgment and then sign that everything I said is correct and told me that to expect the oath to be scheduled sometime soon and that I am recommended for approval.

I was outside of the building within 15 mins.  The whole interview took like 13 mins or so!

My online status just changed to recommended for approval and then changed to scheduled for oath.

I love Cleveland Field Office - So fast.

[AAA88 0]

Anyone applied for N400 in April 2020 and still waiting for biometric appointment? It’s been 10 months and my status shows case received in April 2020

[GC-Cleveland 17]

Good News!!!!! U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced today it is reverting to the 2008 version of the naturalization civics test beginning March 1, 2021.

 

https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/policy-manual-updates/20210222-CivicsTest.pdf

[Ansbekk 46]

Finally, took the oath today.

We entered the building (about 15 people) and waited in the lobby for about 15 minutes before the security allowed us in.

On USCIS floor in the federal building, one officer verified our documents that they are filled and signed and directed us to the ceremony room.

There, an officer was waiting for us.  He collected the ceremony notice letter along with the filled portion and took the green cards.  He asked us to sign the NC and then pointed us to our designated seat where the welcome package was waiting for us.

Shortly after everyone arrived, the field office director came in and conducted the oath.  Once that part was done, we were called one by one, handed the NC, and asked to leave.  NO PICTURE WERE ALLOWED - COMPLETELY PROHIBITED.  The whole thing took like 20 mins.

When I left the oath ceremony room, I went directly to the main USCIS office and asked for certified copies.  They made me 2 copies.  They look almost the same except the paper quality is different and they added a stamp in the back of it and they sign it.  That took about 15 mins.  I was told certified copies are not accepted for US Passport applications.  I only got them in case they lose my actually certificate in the mail when I apply.

Straight out of the office, I went to the BMV and renewed my license and went to a local library and applied for a passport.  The library was much better than USPS and they truly assured me that nothing will happen and that they will take care of my document like their own.  The lady that helped me was supper helpful.  She even gave me the tracking number to track my documents as they are being delivered to their final destination.  Now I know where my application is going.  She also told me that if anything to be lost, or stoled, they will notify the DoS and they handle everything with USPS.  I applied for Expedited which is 4-6 weeks along with the USP card.

I am glad I am done with this journey.  Everything went smooth, so thank you Visajourney and its members. 

Good luck everyone and I wish you a fast process.

[Mano1 8]

Hi, I filed form Clevlend Feb 14th 2021 and received NOA same day. I was wondering if anyone here have an idea how long does it take to schedule biometrics appointment knowing that I don’t have past biometrics to be reused. 
 

good luck to everyone. 

[Mano1 8]

On 2/25/2021 at 6:39 PM, Ansbekk said:

Finally, took the oath today.

We entered the building (about 15 people) and waited in the lobby for about 15 minutes before the security allowed us in.

On USCIS floor in the federal building, one officer verified our documents that they are filled and signed and directed us to the ceremony room.

There, an officer was waiting for us.  He collected the ceremony notice letter along with the filled portion and took the green cards.  He asked us to sign the NC and then pointed us to our designated seat where the welcome package was waiting for us.

Shortly after everyone arrived, the field office director came in and conducted the oath.  Once that part was done, we were called one by one, handed the NC, and asked to leave.  NO PICTURE WERE ALLOWED - COMPLETELY PROHIBITED.  The whole thing took like 20 mins.

When I left the oath ceremony room, I went directly to the main USCIS office and asked for certified copies.  They made me 2 copies.  They look almost the same except the paper quality is different and they added a stamp in the back of it and they sign it.  That took about 15 mins.  I was told certified copies are not accepted for US Passport applications.  I only got them in case they lose my actually certificate in the mail when I apply.

Straight out of the office, I went to the BMV and renewed my license and went to a local library and applied for a passport.  The library was much better than USPS and they truly assured me that nothing will happen and that they will take care of my document like their own.  The lady that helped me was supper helpful.  She even gave me the tracking number to track my documents as they are being delivered to their final destination.  Now I know where my application is going.  She also told me that if anything to be lost, or stoled, they will notify the DoS and they handle everything with USPS.  I applied for Expedited which is 4-6 weeks along with the USP card.

I am glad I am done with this journey.  Everything went smooth, so thank you Visajourney and its members. 

Good luck everyone and I wish you a fast process.

Hey congrats, wanted to ask if you know if I can do same day Oath in Cleveland field office?

[Ansbekk 46]

@Mano1 They do not do same day oath.  Thus far, you have to wait for your oath ceremony letter with date and time and attend.

 

Good luck to you.

[Ansbekk 46]

On 3/5/2021 at 12:16 PM, Mano1 said:

Hi, I filed form Clevlend Feb 14th 2021 and received NOA same day. I was wondering if anyone here have an idea how long does it take to schedule biometrics appointment knowing that I don’t have past biometrics to be reused. 
 

good luck to everyone. 

For my case and many other who reside in Cleveland, it is about one month after you file.  The whole process takes about 100 days from start to Naturalization in hand.

Edited March 17, 2021 by Ansbekk

[Mano1 8]

2 hours ago, Ansbekk said:

For my case and many other who reside in Cleveland, it is about one month after you file.  The whole process takes about 100 days from start to Naturalization in hand.

I was scheduled for biometrics yesterday to take place April 12th. So almost 2 month after applying. I hope after that everything goes fast after that. 
And thanks for answering the oath question 

[Ansbekk 46]

2 hours ago, Mano1 said:

I was scheduled for biometrics yesterday to take place April 12th. So almost 2 month after applying. I hope after that everything goes fast after that. 
And thanks for answering the oath question 

I see.  I did not have to go for mine because they re-used them from late 2017.

Good luck to you.  Cleveland is REALLY fast compared to other places.  If you look at my signature, I was done in exactly 113 days from applying to certificate in hand.

[Mano1 8]

48 minutes ago, Ansbekk said:

I see.  I did not have to go for mine because they re-used them from late 2017.

Good luck to you.  Cleveland is REALLY fast compared to other places.  If you look at my signature, I was done in exactly 113 days from applying to certificate in hand.

I still have estimated completion time June 2021.

[mndless 0]

I filed N400 in Aug 2020; no biometric appointment yet? anybody in the same situation? My application comes under Cleveland ASC.

[Nib 1]

On 2/25/2021 at 6:39 PM, Ansbekk said:

When I left the oath ceremony room, I went directly to the main USCIS office and asked for certified copies.  They made me 2 copies.  They look almost the same except the paper quality is different and they added a stamp in the back of it and they sign it.  That took about 15 mins.  I was told certified copies are not accepted for US Passport applications.  I only got them in case they lose my actually certificate in the mail when I apply.

Straight out of the office, I went to the BMV and renewed my license and went to a local library and applied for a passport.  The library was much better than USPS and they truly assured me that nothing will happen and that they will take care of my document like their own.  The lady that helped me was supper helpful.  She even gave me the tracking number to track my documents as they are being delivered to their final destination.  Now I know where my application is going.  She also told me that if anything to be lost, or stoled, they will notify the DoS and they handle everything with USPS.  I applied for Expedited which is 4-6 weeks along with the USP card.

Hey @Ansbekk, congrats on finishing your journey

Did you have to make an appointment to get into the main office? Or is it in the same building on 9th street and you just walked in? Can you please tell me how I can go about and get the same certified copies that you did here in Cleveland? Thanks!