Change Oath date Request?

[Reed1812 127]

Interview held May 31st

Oath arranged for 6th July

 

I have pre-booked & paid for travel abroad arranged for Sept 1st, assuming I file for the passport the day of the oath that gives me 8 weeks. Current expedited processing times are 7 - 9 weeks so not something I want to chance. 

 

The letter states that I can re-arrange the oath ceremony, has anyone done this with any success? I can see that I have to notify the office in writing, I was thinking of just writing a letter and including my travel plans and bank statements and request a date after I return back to the USA mid September. 

 

I cannot move the travel without taking a financial hit

I booked the travel because I did not expect the N400 to move so quickly. Obviously pleased it did move quickly (after almost 2yr of ROC doing nothing) but still, the speed surprised me. 

 

Thanks.

 

 

[Crazy Cat 41,836]

Do you already have 

1 hour ago, Reed1812 said:

assuming I file for the passport the day of the oath

Here in the DFW area, all passport acceptance locations are normally filled weeks in advance.....most about 8 weeks.  Appointments are very scarce.  I am told that if you have imminent travel plans, you might be able to get a same-day appointment by calling the National Passport Information Center or by contacting a US Senator's office.    Just food for thought.

BTW, wife applied for passport on Feb 6...Took exactly 6 weeks (march 21) for receipt.....expedited processing and 1 day shipping paid in advance.

[Reed1812 127]

Thanks. I just looked into this and managed to get an appointment the day after my oath ceremony fairly local to me. 

 

Anyone else had experiences in moving the oath?