Houston N-400 Filers

[Visitor User 253]

My lawyer submitted my application on 11/28/23 by mail. Here is the latest update:

 

Latest Update

Your item has been delivered and is available at a PO Box at 6:45 am on December 3, 2023 in DALLAS, TX 75266.
 

When do I and/or my lawyer expect to get the USCIS Account Acceptance Notice? Or whatever notice they send to us?

[Visitor User 253]

On 11/15/2023 at 1:37 PM, mam521 said:

The US ceremonies, at least here in Houston, aren't that special.  It feels like a cattle herding session versus what I've experienced in Canada where it was a much more serious and impactful ceremony.  

I think it’s because Houston is one of the most busiest FO in USA. There are many applications here compare to other FO. Also, USA has way more people attempting to Naturalize compare to Canada so they have to focus on other areas than the Oath ceremony.

[mam521 2,062]

On 12/9/2023 at 4:06 PM, Visitor User said:

I think it’s because Houston is one of the most busiest FO in USA. There are many applications here compare to other FO. Also, USA has way more people attempting to Naturalize compare to Canada so they have to focus on other areas than the Oath ceremony.

Actually, no.  Relatively speaking, Canada, by percentage, had more people naturalize last year than the US.  

[Visitor User 253]

2 hours ago, mam521 said:

Actually, no.  Relatively speaking, Canada, by percentage, had more people naturalize last year than the US.  

Not by volume. 

[mshan61 22]

'me and my wife both applied online with few minutes difference on September 21st, 2023, Applied under 5-year eligibility. our field office is Houston, Texas



She received her interview letter on October 9th and passed her interview on Nov 14, waiting for oath schedule.



I just received my interview notice today online on December 14th and my interview is on January 30th, 2024.'

[Visitor User 253]

17 minutes ago, mshan61 said:

'me and my wife both applied online with few minutes difference on September 21st, 2023, Applied under 5-year eligibility. our field office is Houston, Texas



She received her interview letter on October 9th and passed her interview on Nov 14, waiting for oath schedule.



I just received my interview notice today online on December 14th and my interview is on January 30th, 2024.'

Curious. Why did you wait for 5 years and not applied after 3 if it was based on marriage?

[mshan61 22]

Because my green card is not thru marriage. I got green card thru employment and i have to wait 5 years to apply for citizenship.

only marriage related Greencard applicants can apply under 3 years eligibility. 

[Visitor User 253]

1 hour ago, mshan61 said:

Because my green card is not thru marriage. I got green card thru employment and i have to wait 5 years to apply for citizenship.

only marriage related Greencard applicants can apply under 3 years eligibility. 

Oh ok. Unless your wife was a USC after 3 years then you could apply for it.

Edited December 14, 2023 by Visitor User

[Visitor User 253]

My lawyer mailed my application on 11/28/23. This was the first day I qualified under the 90 day early filing rule. 
 

NOA: 12/1/23, We received your Form N-400, Application for Naturalization, and sent you a receipt notice.

 

12/6/23: Case Is Being Actively Reviewed By USCIS.

 

I use the Case Tracker app and website. I also use Lawfully app for more details like timeline compared to others.

 

Also, should I be following this thread or the December 2023 thread? 
 

 

Estimated time* until case decision: 

approx. 7 months

 

*These completion projections are based on case processing for applicants who have been lawful permanent residents for at least 5 years. For all other applicants, completion projections may vary.

Is anyone filing here not based on marriage and 5 years?

What response should I getting next and when?

 

 

[Visitor User 253]

Are we allowed to pick a day/time for the interview? Or reschedule? Does it look bad if we do?
 

How long does it normally take on average? Can we attend the Oath ceremony right after if approved? How long is that ceremony in Houston FO? 

Can we apply for U.S Passport and register to vote after the ceremony?

[Crazy Cat 41,844]

***Topic Merged with existing Houston N-400 Thread***

[Visitor User 253]

37 minutes ago, Crazy Cat said:

***Topic Merged with existing Houston N-400 Thread***

Thanks. Still waiting on reply from my earlier question. 

[mshan61 22]

@Visitor User i have applied  under 5 year eligibility and  i applied on sept 21 my interview is scheduled for end of january. and you cannot choose interview day or date,

[Visitor User 253]

24 minutes ago, mshan61 said:

@Visitor User i have applied  under 5 year eligibility and  i applied on sept 21 my interview is scheduled for end of january. and you cannot choose interview day or date,

What time is your interview at the Houston FO?

[mshan61 22]

Just now, Visitor User said:

What time is your interview at the Houston FO?

Jan 30th at 1 pm