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Hi! Yes!!   Was approved, here's how it all went: - Everyone at the Los Angeles field office was extremely friendly  - I waited about 20 mins after checking in before an interview

avania
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WOW    I filed March 28   I just got an update saying my interview is scheduled and they mailed me a notice.   I am looking in the document section however I dont see any

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Hey all,   Had my oath ceremony this morning - it was pretty painless! It was outside in the courtyard of the LA office so luckily my friends were able to come watch and take pictures! I got

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59 minutes ago, Savva said:

Hey Jingo! Any good news?

Hi! Yes!!

 

Was approved, here's how it all went:

- Everyone at the Los Angeles field office was extremely friendly 

- I waited about 20 mins after checking in before an interview officer came to get me. Everyone (employees and visitors) were wearing masks.

- He was very friendly and casual, he saw how nervous I was and kept telling me this will be a breeze. Very sweet and encouraging.

- Once we were in the room we took masks off so it would be easier to hear each other

- He asked what ocean is on the east coast, what did martin luther king jr do, what is an amendment, how many US senators do we have, why are there 50 stars on the flag and who is the CA governor 

- The sentence to read and write was 'How many senators do we have?' 'We have one hundred senators' which was funny because I'm from England and a native English speaker anyway haha

- He went through my application pretty fast and didn't ask to see ANY of my documents. Only my interview letter and green card, and that's it. Didn't ask for divorce decree, passport, drivers license, taxes, literally anything else at all. I filed under the 5 yr rule as a divorced person and he didn't ask a single question about my ex. 

- Breezed through the No and Yes questions.

- He said I was approved and asked me to go wait back in the waiting room and that he would be back with my ceremony info.

- I waited about 15 more mins then he came to give me some paperwork that stated I was approved and the info for my oath ceremony, which will be this Friday at 8am. He said to bring two passport photos to it.

 

I was clearly 100000% over-prepared and overly nervous, so hopefully this gives people some peace of mind! LMK if you have any questions! I'll update my timeline now.

TIMELINE

2 0 1 1

3rd Feb - 129f Sent

10th Feb - NOA1

16th May - NOA2

8th August - Interview in London. APPROVED!

29th August - POE at SFO

7th Oct - Married

10th Oct - AOS Filed

17th Oct - NOA Letter(s)

20th Oct - Biometrics Letter (for 14th Nov)

28th Oct - Biometrics (walk-in)

2 0 1 2

3 Jan - Service Request Put In

13 Jan - EAD Approved

17 Jan - Interview Notice Received

24 Jan - EAD in hand

16 Feb - Interview Date. APPROVED!

2 0 1 3 / 2 0 1 4

21 Nov - ROC Filed

2 Dec - NOA

6 Jan - Biometrics (walk-in)

15 May - Card Ordered / Approved

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48 minutes ago, jingo said:

Hi! Yes!!

 

Was approved, here's how it all went:

OMG! I'm so happy for you! Congratulations and thank you for sharing your experience!!!! Congratulations again!!!!

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6 hours ago, jingo said:

Hi! Yes!!

 

Was approved, here's how it all went:

 

Many congrats.

N-400 PROCESS:

COLORADO|APPLYING AFTER FIVE YEARS|GC THROUGH "SPECIAL IMMIGRANT INTERNATIONAL BROADCASTER" STATUS

N-400 FILED ONLINE: MARCH 18, 2021

BIOMETRICS REUSE NOTICE ONLINE: MARCH 18, 2021

RECEIPT NOTICE ONLINE: MARCH 18, 2021

INTERVIEW NOTICE ONLINE: JULY 13, 2021

INTERVIEW NOTICE RECEIVED IN MAIL: JULY 19, 2021

INTERVIEW DATE: AUGUST 17, 2021

APPROVAL, OATH CEREMONY AND CERTIFICATE: AUGUST 17, 2021

PASSPORT PROCESS:

Aug. 17: Applied for US passport+book at metro Denver USPS, expedited processing, 1-2 express delivery, barcoded application from online wizard.
Aug. 20: Online status changed to “In Process” with locator number 34 (Charleston, SC). 
Aug. 23: Check cashed. 

Sep. 21: Status changed to "Approved” then “Shipped” later in the day.

Sep. 23: Passport book delivered, next-gen passport regular book. Label on envelope says Charleston, SC.

Sep. 25: Passport card delivered. 
Oct. 4: Naturalization certificate delivered. 

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Thanks all! Feel free to reach out if you have any questions and hope all of yours move fast too!

TIMELINE

2 0 1 1

3rd Feb - 129f Sent

10th Feb - NOA1

16th May - NOA2

8th August - Interview in London. APPROVED!

29th August - POE at SFO

7th Oct - Married

10th Oct - AOS Filed

17th Oct - NOA Letter(s)

20th Oct - Biometrics Letter (for 14th Nov)

28th Oct - Biometrics (walk-in)

2 0 1 2

3 Jan - Service Request Put In

13 Jan - EAD Approved

17 Jan - Interview Notice Received

24 Jan - EAD in hand

16 Feb - Interview Date. APPROVED!

2 0 1 3 / 2 0 1 4

21 Nov - ROC Filed

2 Dec - NOA

6 Jan - Biometrics (walk-in)

15 May - Card Ordered / Approved

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1 hour ago, jingo said:

Thanks all! Feel free to reach out if you have any questions and hope all of yours move fast too!

Apologies in advance because I’m sure this has been mentioned but I went back in the thread and couldn’t find it, but do you happen to remember what your initial estimated waiting time was?

N-400 PROCESS:

COLORADO|APPLYING AFTER FIVE YEARS|GC THROUGH "SPECIAL IMMIGRANT INTERNATIONAL BROADCASTER" STATUS

N-400 FILED ONLINE: MARCH 18, 2021

BIOMETRICS REUSE NOTICE ONLINE: MARCH 18, 2021

RECEIPT NOTICE ONLINE: MARCH 18, 2021

INTERVIEW NOTICE ONLINE: JULY 13, 2021

INTERVIEW NOTICE RECEIVED IN MAIL: JULY 19, 2021

INTERVIEW DATE: AUGUST 17, 2021

APPROVAL, OATH CEREMONY AND CERTIFICATE: AUGUST 17, 2021

PASSPORT PROCESS:

Aug. 17: Applied for US passport+book at metro Denver USPS, expedited processing, 1-2 express delivery, barcoded application from online wizard.
Aug. 20: Online status changed to “In Process” with locator number 34 (Charleston, SC). 
Aug. 23: Check cashed. 

Sep. 21: Status changed to "Approved” then “Shipped” later in the day.

Sep. 23: Passport book delivered, next-gen passport regular book. Label on envelope says Charleston, SC.

Sep. 25: Passport card delivered. 
Oct. 4: Naturalization certificate delivered. 

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16 minutes ago, EternalForeigner said:

Apologies in advance because I’m sure this has been mentioned but I went back in the thread and couldn’t find it, but do you happen to remember what your initial estimated waiting time was?

I didn't check it too often but whenever I did log in, it was always insane. I think even yesterday it said 13 months lol.

TIMELINE

2 0 1 1

3rd Feb - 129f Sent

10th Feb - NOA1

16th May - NOA2

8th August - Interview in London. APPROVED!

29th August - POE at SFO

7th Oct - Married

10th Oct - AOS Filed

17th Oct - NOA Letter(s)

20th Oct - Biometrics Letter (for 14th Nov)

28th Oct - Biometrics (walk-in)

2 0 1 2

3 Jan - Service Request Put In

13 Jan - EAD Approved

17 Jan - Interview Notice Received

24 Jan - EAD in hand

16 Feb - Interview Date. APPROVED!

2 0 1 3 / 2 0 1 4

21 Nov - ROC Filed

2 Dec - NOA

6 Jan - Biometrics (walk-in)

15 May - Card Ordered / Approved

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11 minutes ago, jingo said:

I didn't check it too often but whenever I did log in, it was always insane. I think even yesterday it said 13 months lol.

Oh wow so it’s absolutely inaccurate. 

N-400 PROCESS:

COLORADO|APPLYING AFTER FIVE YEARS|GC THROUGH "SPECIAL IMMIGRANT INTERNATIONAL BROADCASTER" STATUS

N-400 FILED ONLINE: MARCH 18, 2021

BIOMETRICS REUSE NOTICE ONLINE: MARCH 18, 2021

RECEIPT NOTICE ONLINE: MARCH 18, 2021

INTERVIEW NOTICE ONLINE: JULY 13, 2021

INTERVIEW NOTICE RECEIVED IN MAIL: JULY 19, 2021

INTERVIEW DATE: AUGUST 17, 2021

APPROVAL, OATH CEREMONY AND CERTIFICATE: AUGUST 17, 2021

PASSPORT PROCESS:

Aug. 17: Applied for US passport+book at metro Denver USPS, expedited processing, 1-2 express delivery, barcoded application from online wizard.
Aug. 20: Online status changed to “In Process” with locator number 34 (Charleston, SC). 
Aug. 23: Check cashed. 

Sep. 21: Status changed to "Approved” then “Shipped” later in the day.

Sep. 23: Passport book delivered, next-gen passport regular book. Label on envelope says Charleston, SC.

Sep. 25: Passport card delivered. 
Oct. 4: Naturalization certificate delivered. 

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On 3/8/2021 at 8:25 AM, Laura-A said:

Joining in.

Filed on 03/04 online.

Biometric reused on the same day 03/04.

Today received both notices in the mail.

 

Hi Laura! What do you mean by “Biometric reused on the same day”? Curious about that. Thanks for your feedback 

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20 hours ago, jingo said:

Hi! Yes!!

 

Was approved, here's how it all went:

- Everyone at the Los Angeles field office was extremely friendly 

- I waited about 20 mins after checking in before an interview officer came to get me. Everyone (employees and visitors) were wearing masks.

- He was very friendly and casual, he saw how nervous I was and kept telling me this will be a breeze. Very sweet and encouraging.

- Once we were in the room we took masks off so it would be easier to hear each other

- He asked what ocean is on the east coast, what did martin luther king jr do, what is an amendment, how many US senators do we have, why are there 50 stars on the flag and who is the CA governor 

- The sentence to read and write was 'How many senators do we have?' 'We have one hundred senators' which was funny because I'm from England and a native English speaker anyway haha

- He went through my application pretty fast and didn't ask to see ANY of my documents. Only my interview letter and green card, and that's it. Didn't ask for divorce decree, passport, drivers license, taxes, literally anything else at all. I filed under the 5 yr rule as a divorced person and he didn't ask a single question about my ex. 

- Breezed through the No and Yes questions.

- He said I was approved and asked me to go wait back in the waiting room and that he would be back with my ceremony info.

- I waited about 15 more mins then he came to give me some paperwork that stated I was approved and the info for my oath ceremony, which will be this Friday at 8am. He said to bring two passport photos to it.

 

I was clearly 100000% over-prepared and overly nervous, so hopefully this gives people some peace of mind! LMK if you have any questions! I'll update my timeline now.

Congrats! How long did you have to wait for the fingerprints appointment after filing the N-400 online? Thanks

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23 minutes ago, DanielaSalv said:

Hi Laura! What do you mean by “Biometric reused on the same day”? Curious about that. Thanks for your feedback 

I had filed mines online March 12. An after submitting it like an hour after which by then was March 13 showed biometric reused along with submission date. So basically it showed: March 12 submission and March 12 biometrics reused. Even when I received the notices I got one for biometrics and the other for acceptance. That’s what Laura is saying, on the day she submitted it showed the reuse of her biometrics. 

  • USCIS
  • 05/23/16      Married:                    
  • Chicago      Lock-box:                   
  • 09/16/16      Sent on ---               
  • 09/19/16      Received ---   
  • 09/20/16      NOA1 notice           
  • 09/26/16      NOA1 hardcopy 
  • Sent to :      Nebraska Service Center
  • Transferred to: Potomac Service Center  02/15/17
  • 07/20/17       NOA2  
  • 07/24/17       NOA2  hardcopy 
  • NVC
  • 07/27/17       Case sent to NVC
  • 07/31/17       Case received at NVC
  • 08/03/17       Received welcome e-mail with case and invoice number
  • 08/04/17       AOS invoiced 
  • 08/04/17       Completed DS-261
  • 08/04/17       AOS paid
  • 08/11/17       Name updated to married name
  • 08/11/17       iV Invoiced
  • 08/28/17       IV fes paid
  • 09/02/17      Completed DS-260 & Received confirmation from NVC
  • 09/18/17      Sent AOS and IV package
  • 09/22/17       NVC received package 
  • 11/07/17       Case Complete
  • 11/08/17       Checklist
  • 11/15/17       Case in queue for interview date
  • 11/29/17       Call and date was given for interview
  • 12/04/17       Received confirmation for medical appointment
  • KNG CONSULATE 
  • 12/11/17       Documents en-route to Kingston consulate
  • 12/12/17       Case status shows ready for interview
  • 01/02/18       Medical
  • 01/16/18       Interview APPROVED :jest: :D
  • 01/19/18      Visa package ready to be picked up at DHL   :rolleyes:
  • 02/02/18      P.O.E Fort Lauderdale
  • 02/02/18      Jacksonville Airport
  •  
  • 3 KIDS IMMIGRATION BEGINS
  • 05/0/18      Sent on ---               
  • 05/07/18    Received ---   
  • 05/11/18    NOA1 notice           
  • 05/18/18    NOA1 hardcopy 
  • Sent to :       POTOMAC
  • 10/30/18     RFE for my 6 yr old (request evidence for his 2 marriage certificates 😡, at what age he been married twice, my husband submitted his with application which is where uscis got mixed up)
  •  11/08/18    Evidence sent
  • 11/27/18     Status changed back to "Case was received"
  • 12/17/18     Requested expedite via phone (tier 1 said we can do this based on USCIS mistake an my sons illness)
  • 01/09/19    Approval
  • 01/14/19.   USCIS tier 1 told us the kids were approved an notice was mailed
  • 01/16/19.   Hard copy NOA2
  • 01/22/19.   Updated on website "sent to NVC"
  • 01/29/19.   NVC received kids case from USCIS
  • 03/12/19.   Received welcome letter with case and invoice number
  • 03/17/19.   Paid AOS
  • 03/18/19.   Paid IV Fees
  • 03/25/19.   Son (6) approved for expedite for medical reasons but not my other kids.
  • 03/26/19.    NVC said we should email NVC expedite an tell them we need all three done at the same time as it's a financial burden to make two trips to Jamaica for interview. Which we did now the wait begins. Son case already sent to Jamaica embassy 
  • 04/01/19.   Daughters approved for expedite and sent to Jamaica (embassy) 👌
  • 04/05/19.   Received interview date for May 10, 8am. Registered their interview and emailed Andrews Hospital to schedule their appointments.
  • 04/26/19.    Medical appointment date 8am.
  • 05/10/19.    Interview 8am approved.  🎉🎊..
  • 05/11/19.    Status changed to AP
  • 05/13/19.    Status changed to ISSUED
  • 05/15/19.    2 youngest kids passport picked up by their dad
  • 05/16/19.     Eldest child passport picked up by her dad
  • 07/19/19.     P.O.E Atlanta 

 

 

  • ROC
  • Texas.        Lock-Box
  • 11/23/19.    Sent I-751 / biometric fee
  • 11/26/19.    Received 
  • Sent to       Texas Service Center (SRC) 
  • 12/03/19.    Received text
  • 12/07/19.    Received 18 months extension letter
  • 12/12/19.    Case updated to case transferred to another service center now I’m awaiting letter
  • 12//19.     Received notice of transfer
  • Transferred to  National Benefits Center 
  • 01/31/20.     Biometrics Jacksonville  (had to reschedule)
  • 02/19/20.      New biometrics date in Jacksonville 
  • 04/08/20       Status changed to Case is ready to be scheduled for an interview
  • 03/22/21.     Status updated with interview date 4/20/21
  • 04/20/21.     I-751 interview at 7:45am Charleston SC Approved for 10yr GC.
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  • N-400 Citizenship 
  • 03/12/21.     Applied online for citizenship wait period 6 months (September 2021) National Benefits Center 
  • 03/21/21.    Received letter of acceptance 
  • 10/28/21.     Case updated to interview scheduled
  • 10/29/21.      Status updated to case needs attention 
  • 10/29/21.      Interview at 1:15pn 12/01/21 Charleston SC
  • 11/01/21      interview descheduled
  • 11/02/21       interview rescheduled to 12/03/21 @8:45am Charleston
  • 12/03/21      I drove 3 hours for my interview only to be told my file wasn't there and I'd have to be rescheduled for another interview. they weren't sure if it would be possible before the holiday. He even said he wasn't sure why they didn't do both interviews that very day when i did removal of conditions interview.  
  • 01/07/22.     Interview rescheduled for 02/14/22 @1:30pm Charleston SC.
  • 02/14/22.      Passed my interview. Now await oath ceremony.
  • 11/02/22.      Letter mailed with oath ceremony date and time 
  • 11/08/22.      Received letter oath ceremony scheduled for 11/15/22 @9am Charleston 
  • 11/15/22.      Oath Ceremony in Charleston (finally a citizen of the USA 🇺🇸) 🥳🍾
     

     

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26 minutes ago, DanielaSalv said:

Congrats! How long did you have to wait for the fingerprints appointment after filing the N-400 online? Thanks

They re-used my fingerprints so I didn't have to go and do it, but I filed on March 18th and was issued the biometrics reuse letter March 19th.

TIMELINE

2 0 1 1

3rd Feb - 129f Sent

10th Feb - NOA1

16th May - NOA2

8th August - Interview in London. APPROVED!

29th August - POE at SFO

7th Oct - Married

10th Oct - AOS Filed

17th Oct - NOA Letter(s)

20th Oct - Biometrics Letter (for 14th Nov)

28th Oct - Biometrics (walk-in)

2 0 1 2

3 Jan - Service Request Put In

13 Jan - EAD Approved

17 Jan - Interview Notice Received

24 Jan - EAD in hand

16 Feb - Interview Date. APPROVED!

2 0 1 3 / 2 0 1 4

21 Nov - ROC Filed

2 Dec - NOA

6 Jan - Biometrics (walk-in)

15 May - Card Ordered / Approved

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29 minutes ago, applerose said:

I had filed mines online March 12. An after submitting it like an hour after which by then was March 13 showed biometric reused along with submission date. So basically it showed: March 12 submission and March 12 biometrics reused. Even when I received the notices I got one for biometrics and the other for acceptance. That’s what Laura is saying, on the day she submitted it showed the reuse of her biometrics. 

So does that mean that certain people do NOT have to go for the biometrics appointment at all?? Thanks

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