N-400 October 2023 Filers

[Meg101 316]

I checked my online USCIS account and saw I finally have a ceremony scheduled for March 26th. They must be working hard through the backlog & appear to have arranged a huge catch all one at an event centre in my city rather than at the courthouse!
 

For those who already attended, what happens at the ceremony? I’ve heard it is 2 hours long but that’s all I know and I feel a mix of nerves and excitement at the uncertainty. 😅

[Ricky+Vanessa 43]

8 hours ago, Meg101 said:

I checked my online USCIS account and saw I finally have a ceremony scheduled for March 26th. They must be working hard through the backlog & appear to have arranged a huge catch all one at an event centre in my city rather than at the courthouse!
 

For those who already attended, what happens at the ceremony? I’ve heard it is 2 hours long but that’s all I know and I feel a mix of nerves and excitement at the uncertainty. 😅

 

 

Mine was 30 mins max. Don't know what it's like elsewhere. They gave a little speech (I heard it twice within two weeks and both times exactly the same). Played a video, we stood and repeated the oath, they played another video (America the Beautiful), I think he said something else and that was it I think. 

 

They took our green cards on the way in and on the way out we were give our naturalization cert.  At my location there were people downstairs to help you register to vote. 

[Rayson 42]

Finally! Interview scheduled for April 12, 2024. Submitted N-400 October 31, 2023.

 

Do I need to attend the interview with my spouse?

[OldUser 8,051]

3 minutes ago, Rayson said:

Finally! Interview scheduled for April 12, 2024. Submitted N-400 October 31, 2023.

 

Do I need to attend the interview with my spouse?

If applying under 3 year rule - yes.

And absolute must if you have I-751 pending still. 

[JacHill 3]

My interview date is scheduled the moment my countdown clock went from approx 1 day to 0.

3-year rule Santa Ana FO with pending I-751

Applied: 10/14/23
Interview scheduled: 03/08/24
Interview date: 04/12/24

I called twice to inquire about the status of my case because we needed to travel soon. On the 2nd call operator had me on a 30-day call back notice form Tier 2 officer.

Thankfully 2 days later I got the interview notice, so I think Tier 1 officer did help me to push my case forward

[KennethBk 67]

I had my interview yesterday at the Dallas service center. The officer mentioned he did not have my removal of condition file but we proceeded with the N400. After successfully passing the N400, he handed me a form marked decision cannot be made now and explained it was because he had to approve the I-751 but he assured he was going to approve both. Both status are still the same, is it normal?

 

Thanks!

[Ggome001 16]

On 3/4/2024 at 4:32 PM, stillbaffled said:

Oh no, slow!
I had a friend apply in Honolulu in November or December and she is done already. Oath ceremony done.

Hi again! 
Were you able to get an interview scheduled?  My husband finally got his interview schedule notice today, for April 2024. The anticipation had us on edge. I know we are no where near finished, but at least this is some progress. I hope that everything for you is moving along smoothly. 🙏🏽

[Loafhack 32]

Interview just got scheduled for 18 April 2024! Filed online on 13 Oct 2023 with the 3 year rule, Chicago Field Office. Time to study for the civics test. Good luck to everyone wherever you guys are on your N400 journey!

[Ggome001 16]

1 minute ago, Loafhack said:

Interview just got scheduled for 18 April 2024! Filed online on 13 Oct 2023 with the 3 year rule, Chicago Field Office. Time to study for the civics test. Good luck to everyone wherever you guys are on your N400 journey!

Finally!! Congrats ! I had asked the other day if anyone was waiting for an interview and you responded to my message stating you were waiting. I was also waiting for my husband to get his since he filed around the same time as you and he finally received his interview notice yesterday (NYC field office)! We are over the moon now that things seem to be moving along.  I hope all goes well for you! Good luck 👍🏾 

[Loafhack 32]

14 minutes ago, Ggome001 said:

Finally!! Congrats ! I had asked the other day if anyone was waiting for an interview and you responded to my message stating you were waiting. I was also waiting for my husband to get his since he filed around the same time as you and he finally received his interview notice yesterday (NYC field office)! We are over the moon now that things seem to be moving along.  I hope all goes well for you! Good luck 👍🏾 

Thank you! Good luck to us!! 🤗

Edited March 14, 2024 by Loafhack

[gogogo786 38]

Being "Actively" Reviewed since October 24th, 2023 makes me think it's not very active actually lol. Anyways, happy to see fellow Oct. '23 filers getting interviews scheduled and some have already gone on to become citizens already. Hopefully "Actively" reviewed ones like me and lots of others get some updates soon as well. 🤞

[OldUser 8,051]

1 hour ago, gogogo786 said:

Being "Actively" Reviewed since October 24th, 2023 makes me think it's not very active actually lol. Anyways, happy to see fellow Oct. '23 filers getting interviews scheduled and some have already gone on to become citizens already. Hopefully "Actively" reviewed ones like me and lots of others get some updates soon as well. 🤞

Actively Reviewed typically means nothing is happening, the case is just waiting for its turn.

Edited March 15, 2024 by OldUser

[Ggome001 16]

2 hours ago, gogogo786 said:

Being "Actively" Reviewed since October 24th, 2023 makes me think it's not very active actually lol. Anyways, happy to see fellow Oct. '23 filers getting interviews scheduled and some have already gone on to become citizens already. Hopefully "Actively" reviewed ones like me and lots of others get some updates soon as well. 🤞

I felt how you feel, not even a whole 3 days ago.  To not know is the most heart wrenching thing. I don’t want to sound like the typical “happy go lucky person” because when you’re in this position (where you’re waiting with no news), you don’t feel that same energy when someone tells you to “just be patient, it will come”.  I know what that feels like and it’s hard to be patient.  However, I do have to say that once you do see the status change - whenever that is- you will feel a lot better. Since you submitted your application, we know the moment Will* come and it’s just a matter of When*.
So hang in there! Hopefully you do continue to remain positive throughout, but I know it’s easier said than done.  You will hear back soon and I pray for all that are waiting that the moment comes sooner than later.  Good luck to everyone! Continue to Keep us posted on your journeys! 

[stillbaffled 25]

On 3/13/2024 at 1:35 PM, Ggome001 said:

Hi again! 
Were you able to get an interview scheduled?  My husband finally got his interview schedule notice today, for April 2024. The anticipation had us on edge. I know we are no where near finished, but at least this is some progress. I hope that everything for you is moving along smoothly. 🙏🏽

Nothing yet. My status on the USCIS website says 2 months. Sigh....thank you for asking.

[Laure&Colin 560]

22 hours ago, stillbaffled said:

Nothing yet. My status on the USCIS website says 2 months. Sigh....thank you for asking.

 

Is your Field Office San Francisco? I haven't seen a lot of other people filing in SF, but the few that filled their Timeline had pretty long average processing times in the past year unfortunately. I was excited to see lots of people who would be done with the whole process within 3 months but I don't think it's happening in SF...