N-400 Dallas, TX Filers (Merged Threads)

[MASH 172]

Filed my N400 last month, hopefully this doesn't take as long as my I-751 .

 

Dallas office seems to be the slowest, but i wish luck on everyone's journey

[mw2018 14]

22 minutes ago, MASH said:

Filed my N400 last month, hopefully this doesn't take as long as my I-751 .

 

Dallas office seems to be the slowest, but i wish luck on everyone's journey

It's not the slowest but definitely not fast one

[KatieL 8]

Updating on this thread too: I got my interview scheduled finally! It was probably a rushed decision (after almost 2 years, ha) because they emailed me the invitation before mailing. It's a 2 week notice.

[mw2018 14]

21 minutes ago, KatieL said:

Updating on this thread too: I got my interview scheduled finally! It was probably a rushed decision (after almost 2 years, ha) because they emailed me the invitation before mailing. It's a 2 week notice.

Any idea why it took so long? I applied June 2021

[KatieL 8]

15 minutes ago, mw2018 said:

Any idea why it took so long? I applied June 2021

Nope. I kinda think they just... forgot about it? Many people applied later than me but have passports already.

I did involve Ombudsman and Congressman both. USCIS acted almost right away.

[MASH 172]

On 1/6/2022 at 10:48 PM, mw2018 said:

It's not the slowest but definitely not fast one

going based on my experience for the I-751, mainly saying hoping this part will be much quicker and not take close to 3 years lol

[KatieL 8]

People who already had their N-400 interviews: did you bring your spouse or not? I'm reading the invitation letter and it specifically says:

 

Who should come with you? Only the following people may come with you to your interview:
• If you do not speak English fluently and are eligible to take the interview in a language other than English, you should arrange to have an interpreter available by phone. Do not bring an
interpreter to the interview. If you need a Sign Language Interpreter or Certified Deaf Interpreter, call the USCIS Contact Center at 1-800-375-5283 as soon as possible
• Your attorney or authorized representative may come with you to the interview, or be available via phone
• If you have a disability and have an individual who assists you, that individual may come with you

 

Then, it specifies further:

 

If applying for NATURALIZATION AS THE SPOUSE of a United States Citizen;
• Your marriage certificate
• Proof of death or divorce for each prior marriage of yourself or spouse
• Your spouse's birth or naturalization certificate or certificate of citizenship

[Sherja 17]

I think the n400 interview is only about you and not your spouse, I never bring my husband I went by myself.he waited outside. 

[KatieL 8]

27 minutes ago, Sherja said:

I think the n400 interview is only about you and not your spouse, I never bring my husband I went by myself.he waited outside. 

Thank you for the input! I was just confused because my I-751 just got approved (so I'm assuming this will not be a combo interview) but I still filed N-400 on the basis of marriage.

[Sherja 17]

You’re welcome 

[MASH 172]

5 hours ago, KatieL said:

Thank you for the input! I was just confused because my I-751 just got approved (so I'm assuming this will not be a combo interview) but I still filed N-400 on the basis of marriage.

from what people i have spoke with in person that it all depends on who is interviewing you as some people said they didnt to have their spouse but some wanted them there and had to come in for a second interview.

 

since you waited 2 years imo is to bring him with you as its better to be safe than sorry

[KatieL 8]

13 hours ago, MASH said:

from what people i have spoke with in person that it all depends on who is interviewing you as some people said they didnt to have their spouse but some wanted them there and had to come in for a second interview.

 

since you waited 2 years imo is to bring him with you as its better to be safe than sorry

Ugh this is frustrating, because the invitation letter never mentions the spouse - it clearly specifies you cannot bring anybody other than to assist you if you have a disability.

The problem is, we both work at school and they don't allow us to take days off right before or after a holiday, and my USCIS interview is right after MLK Jr day. I got a half day off due to extenuating circumstances (the interview) but I don't know how willing they'll be to let my husband attend too, especially when it doesn't say he has to be there.

[mw2018 14]

Dallas filers here still waiting for interviews let us know your here 

[MASH 172]

On 1/10/2022 at 9:25 AM, KatieL said:

Ugh this is frustrating, because the invitation letter never mentions the spouse - it clearly specifies you cannot bring anybody other than to assist you if you have a disability.

The problem is, we both work at school and they don't allow us to take days off right before or after a holiday, and my USCIS interview is right after MLK Jr day. I got a half day off due to extenuating circumstances (the interview) but I don't know how willing they'll be to let my husband attend too, especially when it doesn't say he has to be there.

I saw on your timeline that you got approved ,  congratulations 🎉 

 

did you end up going alone or was your spouse with you? And how was the interview?

[KatieL 8]

34 minutes ago, MASH said:

I saw on your timeline that you got approved ,  congratulations 🎉 

 

did you end up going alone or was your spouse with you? And how was the interview?

Thank you! I ended up going alone and it was fine. Nobody even mentioned the spouse not being there. Interview was super quick and smooth - approved for oath a mere hour later.