N-400 December 2020 filers

[Eli the Barrowboy 16]

8 hours ago, USpatial said:

Same here: went from 28 days to completion to 6 months. Luckily I have a 10-year GC, but I’d like to vote this November…

Same here, USpatial. I'm looking forward to voting.

 

That's a harsh update, 28 days to 6 months.  At 28 days, I bet you could taste the anticipation.

 

After being here for >12 years on a GC, you'd think I'd be a bit more "meh" about it.

 

R.

 

8 hours ago, AlexUSA said:

I'm having my oath ceremony on this Thursday, but have not received the oath letter in the mail yet and going to print out myself today. I just wonder is the oath ceremony letter which is being sent out by mail, single-sided or double sided?

No idea, but congrats on your approval.

[USpatial 21]

Well well well, lookie here: appointment on March 22nd. Eat that, slow pokes!

 

j/k

[Eli the Barrowboy 16]

On 2/26/2022 at 3:03 PM, USpatial said:

Well well well, lookie here: appointment on March 22nd. Eat that, slow pokes!

 

j/k

Not you as well, USpatial. You were my last hope. 

[Eli the Barrowboy 16]

Just checking website. Nada. 

Well done, @USpatial. 

[Eli the Barrowboy 16]

I went into my USCIS account just now and my case completion estimate has gone from 7 months to 12.
 

Needless to say, I was a little miffed. 

 

Then I scrolled down the page and it said Interview Scheduled. So, April 19th in Portland it is.

 

Woohoo.

R.

[USpatial 21]

Doner kebob. Now waiting for the ceremony!

[USpatial 21]

Quick question about the ceremony and the oath of allegiance: what do you have to do to skip the “so help me God” part? Is it a hassle? Is it too late to modify it after the interview?

[Eli the Barrowboy 16]

Well, that's me approved folks. I'm now a US Citizen.

 

I've been coming to this website for 15 years now for help and advice and I've got to say it has been an invaluable source for me ... and countless others no doubt.

 

The interview was easy, 5 or 6 questions on history/politics, a few questions on my past (ever been a terrorist etc) and then I was given a same day oath ceremony. 10 mins after the oath, I registered to vote and got an appointment for my passport.

 

Good luck to you, if you're still waiting for your interview. Otherwise, thanks again VisaJourney. You've been great.

 

R.

 

 

[New_Citizen 3]

It has been more than 25 months ( 791 days) since I applied for citizenship and still waiting for the interview to be scheduled, that is unfair.😢

FO: Sacramento, CA

[CMJuilland 485]

@New_Citizen, according to USCIS’s processing time tool, your case is eligible to have an inquiry submitted. I used the data (field office, submission date) you disclosed here, and this is what I got:

 

 

 

Edited January 31, 2023 by CMJuilland

[New_Citizen 3]

41 minutes ago, CMJuilland said:

@New_Citizen, according to USCIS’s processing time tool, your case is eligible to have an inquiry submitted. I used the data (field office, submission date) you disclosed here, and this is what I got:

 

 

 

I've done that, and their reply was "Due to workload factors not related to your case, USCIS anticipates a delay in completing your case. USCIS is committed to adjudicating immigration benefits in the order received and in a timely and efficient manner."

 

I also contacted the congressman and they replied to her the following " As a part of a greater eligibility determination, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) conducts background and security checks on applicants and certain petitioners for immigration benefits. These checks are necessary to ensure United States national security and public safety interests. In some cases, the results of these checks require USCIS to perform additional inquiries or consult with other government agencies. When this is necessary, there is often some delay in resolving the checks, and it is difficult to predict when resolution will be completed. Please be assured that this case has not been overlooked. Once all checks are resolved, the application will be interviewed, adjudicated and your constituent will be notified of the decision."

[CMJuilland 485]

I’m so sorry you’re still waiting and haven’t heard anything yet. Having my fingers crossed for you that your case moves forward very soon! 

[New_Citizen 3]

24 minutes ago, CMJuilland said:

I’m so sorry you’re still waiting and haven’t heard anything yet. Having my fingers crossed for you that your case moves forward very soon! 

Thank you very much for your support and warm wishes.

[New_Citizen 3]

On 1/31/2023 at 4:28 PM, New_Citizen said:

Thank you very much for your support and warm wishes.

UPDATE: Got naturalized in July 2023

[Saman1103 41]

On 2/6/2024 at 3:56 PM, New_Citizen said:

UPDATE: Got naturalized in July 2023

I'm in your shoes now. Not quite at 25 months tho. 15 and also Sacramento field office.