N-400 April 2023 Filers

[RockyA 21]

On 7/6/2023 at 2:08 PM, ma-mr-canada said:

How much time it took for status to change from Oath ceremony will be scheduled to " Oath ceremony scheduled"? 

Haven't received any details about Oath ceremony yet.

[ma-mr-canada 7]

Not yet. That's why I was asking you how long did it take for you to change from  "Oath ceremony will be scheduled" to " Oath ceremony scheduled" status.

[RockyA 21]

34 minutes ago, ma-mr-canada said:

Not yet. That's why I was asking you how long did it take for you to change from  "Oath ceremony will be scheduled" to " Oath ceremony scheduled" status.

My case status is still "Oath ceremony will be scheduled". I was checking the ceremony dates, they skipped for two weeks because of July 4th Holidays.

Usually it takes place every other week that's twice a month.

[ma-mr-canada 7]

14 hours ago, RockyA said:

My case status is still "Oath ceremony will be scheduled". I was checking the ceremony dates, they skipped for two weeks because of July 4th Holidays.

Usually it takes place every other week that's twice a month.

ahh..I see. Hope you get your oath date soon. Will let you know when my mom get hers. Looks like Cleveland hosts oath ceremonies at least twice a month :

https://www.ohnd.uscourts.gov/naturalization-schedule

I don't see any dates where they skipped...in fact they added additional/special ceremonies for June and July. Since it has been  more than 30 days, I think it's worth for you to give USCIS a call. 

[RockyA 21]

2 hours ago, ma-mr-canada said:

ahh..I see. Hope you get your oath date soon. Will let you know when my mom get hers. Looks like Cleveland hosts oath ceremonies at least twice a month :

https://www.ohnd.uscourts.gov/naturalization-schedule

I don't see any dates where they skipped...in fact they added additional/special ceremonies for June and July. Since it has been  more than 30 days, I think it's worth for you to give USCIS a call. 

Thanks for the info. I am not exactly in Cleveland but around 100 miles away, At my workplace some people got their Oath ceremonies done at the nearby court. Anyway I have sent a message inquiring about my case through myUSCIS website, hopefully they reply soon.

[gopher82 20]

Update on my parents’ N-400 interview @ Detroit DO today -- they both passed their interview today and are now awaiting their oath letters!!! 🇺🇸🎆🎉

 

Interview experience: We arrived about 45 minutes before the appointment time (they both had the same time listed on their Interview Notice NOAs). We were able to get in to stand between the outer set of doors and the inner doors to the building, as the inner doors had a sign stating we could not enter sooner than 15 minutes before the appointment time (as also printed on the NOA). We came through the second set of doors with about 20 minutes remaining before the interview time and went through the airport-style security; this put us at exactly 15 minutes before the appointment time once we were through security. My parents were asked to show their appointment letters and driver’s licenses; I stated that I was with them and showed my license at the checkpoint. We then checked at the Reception desk and were directed into the Interview waiting area for check-in. My parents gave their IDs and appointment letters to the USCIS staff that were set up at cubicle stations near the entrance to the waiting area, and they had their index finger prints and pictures taken (via a webcam) as part of the check-in process. We were then told to sit near the door in the back of the waiting area and to wait for them to be called.

 

My dad was called first, and his interview lasted about 30 minutes. He was sworn in and asked to confirm some of his biographical information. He was asked to read a printed question from a piece of paper (cannot remember what he told me it was), and then the officer dictated the answer for him to write down on the same piece of paper. Then he was asked six civics questions (answering all of them correctly), and then a few of the Yes/No questions. Since he was a member of the Young Communist League (Komsomol) to get his college education, he was asked about that further and was placed under oath again and made to sign a sworn statement (same thing happened during the Green Card interview). He was also asked about his military training and whether he was ever late with his income tax return or owed back taxes. At the end, the officer asked questions about the Oath of Allegiance and had him provide a signature digitally. He was given Form N-652, Naturalization Interview Results, with the following items checked:

• You passed the tests of English and U.S. history and government.
• Congratulations! Your application has been recommended for approval. At this time, it appears that you have established your eligibility for naturalization. If final approval is granted, you will be notified when and where to report for the Oath Ceremony.

My mom was called back to interview with a different officer after Dad had already returned with his approval. She has substantially the same experience as my dad, though she had fewer questions to answer on the application itself. She was also required to give a sworn statement about Komsomol and received the same approval at the end. Her reading/writing question was along the lines of:

• “When do we celebrate Columbus Day?” (reading)
• “We celebrate Columbus Day in October.” (writing)

Dad’s USCIS online account was updated right away, so by the time we got back to the car and checked on the smartphone, it had “Oath Ceremony Will Be Scheduled” as the status. A supervisor came out while Dad and I were waiting for Mom to finish her interview, and she mentioned they were having computer/network problems. Mom’s status is not yet updated, and perhaps it was because of those problems. Both were told to expect an Oath letter in the mail.

 

Civics questions they were asked are below:

 

Mom questions

1. What did the Declaration of Independence do?

2. What it one promise you make when you take the Oath of Allegiance?

3. What is the economic system in the United States?

4. What is the capital of your state?

5. Who did the United States fight in World War II?

6. Name one state that borders on Mexico.

 

Dad questions

1. Who was the first President?

2. Who is the Speaker of the House?

3. How many senators are there in the US Senate?

4. Cabinet??

5. Name two freedoms in the Declaration of Independence?

6. Who is your representative in the US House?

07/03/18 GC approval date (both)
04/05/23 Eligibility date to file N-400
04/13/23 N-400 application filed online

04/13/23 LUD: “We received your Form N-400, Application for Naturalization, and sent you a receipt notice.”

04/13/23 LUD: “Case Is Being Actively Reviewed By USCIS”
04/13/23 Receipt Date (estimated wait = 9 mos.)
04/13/23 I-797C NOA: Receipt Notice posted in myUSCIS
04/13/23 I-797C NOA: Biometric Reuse letter posted in myUSCIS

04/14/23 Email: “We have taken an action on your case” (both) w/ no further update in account

06/05/23 LUD: "Interview Was Scheduled"

06/05/23 I-797C NOA: Interview Notice posted in myUSCIS

07/11/23 Interview — both passed!

07/11/23 Received Form N-652, Naturalization Interview Results (Recommended for approval)

07/11/23 LUD: “We recommended that your Form N-400, Application for Naturalization, be approved. Your case was submitted for quality review.” (Dad only)

07/11/23 LUD: “Oath Ceremony Will Be Scheduled” (Dad only)

07/XX/23 Oath Letters Received

XX/XX/23 Oath Scheduled Date

[ma-mr-canada 7]

On 7/11/2023 at 1:56 PM, RockyA said:

Thanks for the info. I am not exactly in Cleveland but around 100 miles away, At my workplace some people got their Oath ceremonies done at the nearby court. Anyway I have sent a message inquiring about my case through myUSCIS website, hopefully they reply soon.

Ahh I see. May be take a long weekend, get naturalized, enjoy the greater Cleveland afterwards. We are less than 5 miles from downtown. Will let you know when my mom gets her oath schedule. 

[gopher82 20]

Another quick update: my mom’s status was updated today to Oath Ceremony Will Be Scheduled — now to wait for the Oath Letter!!

 

07/03/18 GC approval date (both)
04/05/23 Eligibility date to file N-400
04/13/23 N-400 application filed online

04/13/23 LUD: “We received your Form N-400, Application for Naturalization, and sent you a receipt notice.”

04/13/23 LUD: “Case Is Being Actively Reviewed By USCIS”
04/13/23 Receipt Date (estimated wait = 9 mos.)
04/13/23 I-797C NOA: Receipt Notice posted in myUSCIS
04/13/23 I-797C NOA: Biometric Reuse letter posted in myUSCIS

04/14/23 Email: “We have taken an action on your case” (both) w/ no further update in account

06/05/23 LUD: "Interview Was Scheduled"

06/05/23 I-797C NOA: Interview Notice posted in myUSCIS

07/11/23 Interview — both passed!

07/11/23 Received Form N-652, Naturalization Interview Results (Recommended for approval)

07/11/23 LUD: “We recommended that your Form N-400, Application for Naturalization, be approved. Your case was submitted for quality review.” (Dad only)

07/11/23 LUD: “Oath Ceremony Will Be Scheduled” (Dad only)

07/12/23 LUD: “We recommended that your Form N-400, Application for Naturalization, be approved. Your case was submitted for quality review.” (Mom only)

07/12/23 LUD: “Oath Ceremony Will Be Scheduled” (Mom only)

07/XX/23 Oath Letters Received

XX/XX/23 Oath Scheduled Date

Edited July 13, 2023 by gopher82

[ma-mr-canada 7]

my mom's oath notification came in today for early august ceremony. Good luck, everyone!

[bobsburgersfan123 0]

13 hours ago, ma-mr-canada said:

my mom's oath notification came in today for early august ceremony. Good luck, everyone!

What was the date on the oath notification letter? 

[Lovemetz 5]

I feel like Nashville field office is slower than others. No update sincethe biometrics reuse notice on 5/3 after filing it on 4/29. USCIS case status says current processing time is 7 months but when I see the field office processing time for naturalization, it is 12 months 😓 anyone else in the same shoes? 

[ma-mr-canada 7]

On 7/14/2023 at 12:24 AM, bobsburgersfan123 said:

What was the date on the oath notification letter? 

July 13th info was updated, and the letter was available online.  Then we got a physical copy in the mail a few days later. 

[bobsburgersfan123 0]

23 hours ago, ma-mr-canada said:

July 13th info was updated, and the letter was available online.  Then we got a physical copy in the mail a few days later. 

Thanks. Does the letter say whether you're allowed to bring guests to the ceremony? 

[ma-mr-canada 7]

2 hours ago, bobsburgersfan123 said:

Thanks. Does the letter say whether you're allowed to bring guests to the ceremony? 

No restrictions, those used to apply during the pandemic only. 

[hypryton 0]

Hi Folks, my wife had the interview back in 06/20/2023 at the Cleveland office and the case status is still at "Oath Ceremony will be Scheduled". Its been 5 weeks already, and I don't just want to continue sit and wait.  Do you guys think I should send a message through myUSCIS to inquire about case status? Thanks!