N-400 January 2024 filers

[mattguk 18]

19 hours ago, minivatreni said:

Have you heard back yet? 

Not yet - I’m not expecting anything for at least a few days. I hopefully won’t head to the back of the line for scheduling. 
 

I thought it was odd though that it was scheduled and canceled so close to each other. 

[minivatreni 193]

5 minutes ago, mattguk said:

Not yet - I’m not expecting anything for at least a few days. I hopefully won’t head to the back of the line for scheduling. 
 

I thought it was odd though that it was scheduled and canceled so close to each other. 

Sorry that happened to you. I hope you hear back soon!

[happydoctor 36]

On 5/2/2024 at 5:25 PM, ayuness said:

 

 

It's official! 🙌🏼🇺🇸 Louisville, KY

 

My timeline:

 

• 01/13/2024 - Submitted the application. We received your Form N-400, Application for Naturalization, and sent you a receipt notice
• 01/13/3024 - USCIS will run the same security checks and use your biometric data as in the past; however, it is not necessary for you to appear at a USCIS Application Support Center (ASC) for a biometrics appointment. The biometrics fee will not be refunded.
• 01/13/2024 - Case Is Being Actively Reviewed By USCIS. Estimated time* until case decision: approx. 7 months. Our records show nothing is outstanding at this time. We will let you know if we need anything from you. 
• 01/31/2024 - Case Is Being Actively Reviewed By USCIS. Estimated time* until case decision: approx. 5 months
• 02/14/2024 - On February 21, 2024, we scheduled an interview for your Form N-400, Application for Naturalization. Estimated time* until case decision: approx. 7 months
• 04/11/2024 - Interview 
• 04/11/2024 - We recommended that your Form N-400, Application for Naturalization, be approved. Your case was submitted for quality review.
• 04/11/2024 - Your Form N-400, Application for Naturalization, was placed in line for oath ceremony scheduling.
• 04/12/2024 - Oath Ceremony Notice Was Mailed
• 05/02/2024 - Oath Ceremony

Great, congratulations! 

[EMBELL_17 101]

I had my interview today in the Baltimore office. It was virtual and everyone I came into contact with were so lovely!

 

However, I did not get approved on the spot. I had checked on my N400 form that I had been arrested on 2 occasions but the charges were dropped and automatically expunged. I had ZERO documents to back up the expungement so she said she could not approve. I cried the rest of the interview. She said she would drag her feet and issue an RFI so I had ample time to get the expungement records I needed. 
 

the interview questions she asked were:

1. During the Cold War, what was the main concern of the U.S.?

2. What are the 2 major political parties?

3. What is the political party of the current president?

4. What is the capital of your state?

 I forget the other 2. 
 

I had to read “what do you pay to the government?” And had to write on a tablet “we pay taxes.”

 

The officer was so lovely. She gave me a pep talk about endurance. Made it clear she wanted to approve me but just needed those documents. I got my paper saying no decision could be made and was sent on my way. 
 

I spent the next 4 hours driving to the courthouse and calling our central repository and uploaded the documents before I even got the RFI. 

 

WHILE WRITING THIS POST, I got a call from the officer telling me I was approved and I didn’t even need the documents!!!!! God is so good!!

 

she said I will get a letter in the mail with my oath ceremony details. 
 

Praise be to God - through Him all things are possible! 
 

wishing everyone the utmost success in their journey going forward. 

[Nastya_7smile 97]

19 minutes ago, EMBELL_17 said:

I had my interview today in the Baltimore office. It was virtual and everyone I came into contact with were so lovely!

 

However, I did not get approved on the spot. I had checked on my N400 form that I had been arrested on 2 occasions but the charges were dropped and automatically expunged. I had ZERO documents to back up the expungement so she said she could not approve. I cried the rest of the interview. She said she would drag her feet and issue an RFI so I had ample time to get the expungement records I needed. 
 

the interview questions she asked were:

1. During the Cold War, what was the main concern of the U.S.?

2. What are the 2 major political parties?

3. What is the political party of the current president?

4. What is the capital of your state?

 I forget the other 2. 
 

I had to read “what do you pay to the government?” And had to write on a tablet “we pay taxes.”

 

The officer was so lovely. She gave me a pep talk about endurance. Made it clear she wanted to approve me but just needed those documents. I got my paper saying no decision could be made and was sent on my way. 
 

I spent the next 4 hours driving to the courthouse and calling our central repository and uploaded the documents before I even got the RFI. 

 

WHILE WRITING THIS POST, I got a call from the officer telling me I was approved and I didn’t even need the documents!!!!! God is so good!!

 

she said I will get a letter in the mail with my oath ceremony details. 
 

Praise be to God - through Him all things are possible! 
 

wishing everyone the utmost success in their journey going forward. 

Congratulations!!!

[minivatreni 193]

36 minutes ago, EMBELL_17 said:

I had my interview today in the Baltimore office. It was virtual and everyone I came into contact with were so lovely!

 

However, I did not get approved on the spot. I had checked on my N400 form that I had been arrested on 2 occasions but the charges were dropped and automatically expunged. I had ZERO documents to back up the expungement so she said she could not approve. I cried the rest of the interview. She said she would drag her feet and issue an RFI so I had ample time to get the expungement records I needed. 
 

the interview questions she asked were:

1. During the Cold War, what was the main concern of the U.S.?

2. What are the 2 major political parties?

3. What is the political party of the current president?

4. What is the capital of your state?

 I forget the other 2. 
 

I had to read “what do you pay to the government?” And had to write on a tablet “we pay taxes.”

 

The officer was so lovely. She gave me a pep talk about endurance. Made it clear she wanted to approve me but just needed those documents. I got my paper saying no decision could be made and was sent on my way. 
 

I spent the next 4 hours driving to the courthouse and calling our central repository and uploaded the documents before I even got the RFI. 

 

WHILE WRITING THIS POST, I got a call from the officer telling me I was approved and I didn’t even need the documents!!!!! God is so good!!

 

she said I will get a letter in the mail with my oath ceremony details. 
 

Praise be to God - through Him all things are possible! 
 

wishing everyone the utmost success in their journey going forward. 

Congrats! 🎉 didn’t know they did virtual interviews haha 

[EMBELL_17 101]

Just now, minivatreni said:

Congrats! 🎉 didn’t know they did virtual interviews haha 

Oops. Virtual meaning I was taken to an office in the back and the officer who conducted the interview was on the screen. It was just me, the screen and a tablet in the little office at the USCIS office. I was not allowed to bring anyone back with me. 

[minivatreni 193]

Just now, EMBELL_17 said:

Oops. Virtual meaning I was taken to an office in the back and the officer who conducted the interview was on the screen. It was just me, the screen and a tablet in the little office at the USCIS office. I was not allowed to bring anyone back with me. 

I figured, but I had no idea they even did that haha! 

[Shroy123 748]

42 minutes ago, EMBELL_17 said:

I had my interview today in the Baltimore office. It was virtual and everyone I came into contact with were so lovely!

 

However, I did not get approved on the spot. I had checked on my N400 form that I had been arrested on 2 occasions but the charges were dropped and automatically expunged. I had ZERO documents to back up the expungement so she said she could not approve. I cried the rest of the interview. She said she would drag her feet and issue an RFI so I had ample time to get the expungement records I needed. 
 

the interview questions she asked were:

1. During the Cold War, what was the main concern of the U.S.?

2. What are the 2 major political parties?

3. What is the political party of the current president?

4. What is the capital of your state?

 I forget the other 2. 
 

I had to read “what do you pay to the government?” And had to write on a tablet “we pay taxes.”

 

The officer was so lovely. She gave me a pep talk about endurance. Made it clear she wanted to approve me but just needed those documents. I got my paper saying no decision could be made and was sent on my way. 
 

I spent the next 4 hours driving to the courthouse and calling our central repository and uploaded the documents before I even got the RFI. 

 

WHILE WRITING THIS POST, I got a call from the officer telling me I was approved and I didn’t even need the documents!!!!! God is so good!!

 

she said I will get a letter in the mail with my oath ceremony details. 
 

Praise be to God - through Him all things are possible! 
 

wishing everyone the utmost success in their journey going forward. 

Congratulations

[Letspaintcookies 2,284]

18 hours ago, EMBELL_17 said:

I had my interview today in the Baltimore office. It was virtual and everyone I came into contact with were so lovely!

 

However, I did not get approved on the spot. I had checked on my N400 form that I had been arrested on 2 occasions but the charges were dropped and automatically expunged. I had ZERO documents to back up the expungement so she said she could not approve. I cried the rest of the interview. She said she would drag her feet and issue an RFI so I had ample time to get the expungement records I needed. 
 

the interview questions she asked were:

1. During the Cold War, what was the main concern of the U.S.?

2. What are the 2 major political parties?

3. What is the political party of the current president?

4. What is the capital of your state?

 I forget the other 2. 
 

I had to read “what do you pay to the government?” And had to write on a tablet “we pay taxes.”

 

The officer was so lovely. She gave me a pep talk about endurance. Made it clear she wanted to approve me but just needed those documents. I got my paper saying no decision could be made and was sent on my way. 
 

I spent the next 4 hours driving to the courthouse and calling our central repository and uploaded the documents before I even got the RFI. 

 

WHILE WRITING THIS POST, I got a call from the officer telling me I was approved and I didn’t even need the documents!!!!! God is so good!!

 

she said I will get a letter in the mail with my oath ceremony details. 
 

Praise be to God - through Him all things are possible! 
 

wishing everyone the utmost success in their journey going forward. 

What a rollercoaster ride. So glad it all worked out for you 😊

[Letspaintcookies 2,284]

17 hours ago, minivatreni said:

I figured, but I had no idea they even did that haha! 

I remember hearing about it a lot when they reopened after the covid shutdowns. I guess they still use it to accommodate employees who may have certain health conditions or family members with such.

[labelladell2 8]

I got recommended for approval today in the Dallas office (Irving)!

It seemed like I would never get here, but thank goodness it's finally (almost) over. I sent in my N400 application 01/28/24....3 weeks after I had my second baby 👶. on 4/2/24, my interview was scheduled for today.

 

I was a little anxious because traffic was rush-houring the way I should have expected at 7:50am. My appointment was at 8:45am and the GPS was telling me I would be 3 mins late. I ended up getting there right at 8:45... which is not ideal but it was fine. I went through security, checked in and had my fingerprints and picture taken. Went upstairs, then waited about 10-15 minutes before they called my name. Another person stood up and was walking towards the officer. To her, he was like, "not you, the person behind you." I asked him how he knew it was me, he said he double checked my picture before he came out.

I went in the office and sat down. I had a thick folder with all my documents organized and labeled. I'm almost sad I wasn't asked for anything besides my drivers license and green card lol. I had started preparing the folder the moment my interview was scheduled. He asked me to stand and swear to tell the truth. He then asked basic questions....my name, dob, address, if I'm married, husband's name, kids' names.

 

Then we began the Civics test - Questions were:

1. There are four amendments to the Constitution about who can vote. Describe one of them
2. Who is the Commander in Chief of the military?
3. What is the capital of the United States?
4. During the Cold War, what was the main concern of the United States?
5. Why does the flag have 13 stripes?
6. Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?

After questions, he asked me to read a sentence on the iPad "When is Columbus Day?"

Write a sentence on the iPad "Columbus day is in October"

 

Then we went through my application just answering the yes/no questions.

He typed some stuff for a minute or so then told me congratulations that I had been recommended for approval. Said I would get a notice in the mail with the time and date of the oath ceremony. By the time I got home, the letter was already in my documents in the online portal. Scheduled for 05/22/24.

 

For everyone still waiting, you've got this!

 

[jackiegringa 419]

Scheduled oath for June 14, which is a special ceremony at the St Louis Arch 🎉

 

I requested that my oath to be scheduled mid to late June if possible due to surgery and the officer did put me in the right pile for it, extremely thankful for that. I will be recovered and got a nice special ceremony. The end is near everyone!

[samdog 56]

22 minutes ago, jackiegringa said:

special ceremony at the St Louis Arch

LUCKY YOU!!!!!

 

Mine is 5/17 but it's NOT at the Arch 😢 😢

 

Congrats - both on receiving the oath ceremony invite + having it at the Arch! That's incredibly awesome and I am 10000000000000% jealous

[labelladell2 8]

On 4/6/2024 at 7:12 AM, Shroy123 said:

Hopefully mine is at 9.30am. I am expecting we should have same day oath ceremony 😀 iA

How did your interview go?