Houston N-400 Filers

[N400NYC 380]

3 minutes ago, starsky said:

I am one of those with the Oath Ceremony scheduled for Mar 17, next Tuesday. Naturally with what's going on with the Coronavirus, I am wondering if others think that it will still go ahead or where messaging to the effect of it being cancelled/postponed would appear; also just checking that I have not missed anything. 

 

Anyone with any thoughts on this? I would imagine April's ceremony(s) may also be impacted at the very least.

How many usually participate in the oath ceremonies in Houston? 100, 500, 1000? I think the size will have an impact on whether it is cancelled or not.

 

I have heard reports of both happening - cancelled and no notification sent (found out on the day when attended)....cancelled in advance and received notification beforehand...

 

I am supposed to have one in NYC tomorrow so we shall see what happens...I've heard nothing. I will turn up and see what the situation is...

[starsky 99]

Just now, N400NYC said:

How many usually participate in the oath ceremonies in Houston? 100, 500, 1000? I think the size will have an impact on whether it is cancelled or not.

 

I have heard reports of both happening - cancelled and no notification sent (found out on the day when attended)....cancelled in advance and received notification beforehand...

 

I am supposed to have one in NYC tomorrow so we shall see what happens...I've heard nothing. I will turn up and see what the situation is...

Thanks for replying, I was just reading your thread about the impacts of the virus here:

 

And I have no clue, honestly. I would imagine a large amount of people given Houston is a major city and has many new immigrants each year. 

 

I will certainly turn up if I don't hear anything to the effect of it being cancelled. 

 

 

[dwheels76 5,468]

Well Houston's Oath February 25th there were 5009. Houston is usually really big since they do it once a month.
I have only seen cancellations in places the virus is hardest hit. Time will tell. Look what's happened just in the last 24 hrs.

 

Stay healthy, stay positive.

[starsky 99]

After seeing this mega thread of Oath Ceremony cancellations and seeing Houston listed, I called USCIS to confirm that the Houston ceremony scheduled for March 18th was indeed cancelled. I spent about 40 minutes navigating their maze of different options and finally reached someone. The operator took some time to confirm it, several double checks, but confirmed it is "descheduled" and a new date has not yet been announced. I queried why USCIS aren't widely notifying people in online accounts, on the website or via mail, but of course, she did not know. My guess is this is evolving at such a fast pace they just can't keep up; but its easy to criticize.

 

No doubt this cancellation is in the best interests of the population and all of those attending. Naturally I am disappointed, but these are unprecedented times, and I need to have patience. It actually crossed my mind whether my employer would require me to take a period of isolation because of attending a "large public gathering". It seems we're headed toward more and more of these types of cancellations for the next few weeks. 

 

I'll update should I receive any official letter or notification but I am satisfied with getting phone confirmation and not solely relying on an unverified source. I encourage others to do the same.

[Chev9 9]

1 hour ago, starsky said:

After seeing this mega thread of Oath Ceremony cancellations and seeing Houston listed, I called USCIS to confirm....

 

Call me crazy but until I receive an official letter I'm still going.. at the very least to be 100% sure. 

 

I assume it is postponed, I'm not denying that but I'm not taking any chances. Even if I call Tier 2 myself, they have given me incorrect information 3 times during my 8 years of paperwork.

 

Without any official paperwork I can't ignore it. If USCIS try to do anything in future I'll at least have a photograph of me at the location at 7am.

 

Call me crazy but I've been through it over the years with all my paperwork. This is just the cherry on top. And I'm not taking any chances. 

Edited March 13, 2020 by Chev9

[starsky 99]

On 3/13/2020 at 11:25 AM, Chev9 said:

Call me crazy but I've been through it over the years with all my paperwork. This is just the cherry on top. And I'm not taking any chances. 

I understand. I am hoping to get something official, too. 

[N400NYC 380]

On 3/13/2020 at 11:11 AM, starsky said:

After seeing this mega thread of Oath Ceremony cancellations and seeing Houston listed, I called USCIS to confirm that the Houston ceremony scheduled for March 18th was indeed cancelled. I spent about 40 minutes navigating their maze of different options and finally reached someone. The operator took some time to confirm it, several double checks, but confirmed it is "descheduled" and a new date has not yet been announced. I queried why USCIS aren't widely notifying people in online accounts, on the website or via mail, but of course, she did not know. My guess is this is evolving at such a fast pace they just can't keep up; but its easy to criticize.

 

No doubt this cancellation is in the best interests of the population and all of those attending. Naturally I am disappointed, but these are unprecedented times, and I need to have patience. It actually crossed my mind whether my employer would require me to take a period of isolation because of attending a "large public gathering". It seems we're headed toward more and more of these types of cancellations for the next few weeks. 

 

I'll update should I receive any official letter or notification but I am satisfied with getting phone confirmation and not solely relying on an unverified source. I encourage others to do the same.

USCIS just today responded to this issue (impact of COVID-19 on interviews and oath ceremonies):

https://www.uscis.gov/about-us/uscis-response-coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19

- see the drop down options: appointments & rescheduling; naturalization oath ceremonies 

 

It's good they have made an official announcement as the past week has been very chaotic with people not knowing if oath ceremonies were on/off...some were cancelled...some went ahead...

 

 

Edited March 15, 2020 by N400NYC

[Ra1901 2]

Houston oath ceremony scheduled for 18th march Wednesday is cancelled if you check your documents tab they have uploaded a document saying  "it's cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances" that's what says on my doc. Please don't 

Waste your time. Thanks 

[N400NYC 380]

1 hour ago, Ra1901 said:

Houston oath ceremony scheduled for 18th march Wednesday is cancelled if you check your documents tab they have uploaded a document saying  "it's cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances" that's what says on my doc. Please don't 

Waste your time. Thanks 

 

What is that document labeled as in the documents tab - "Oath Ceremony De-scheduled"?

[starsky 99]

On 3/15/2020 at 12:08 AM, N400NYC said:

USCIS just today responded to this issue (impact of COVID-19 on interviews and oath ceremonies):

https://www.uscis.gov/about-us/uscis-response-coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19

- see the drop down options: appointments & rescheduling; naturalization oath ceremonies 

 

It's good they have made an official announcement as the past week has been very chaotic with people not knowing if oath ceremonies were on/off...some were cancelled...some went ahead...

 

 

Thanks for posting this.

 

20 hours ago, Ra1901 said:

Houston oath ceremony scheduled for 18th march Wednesday is cancelled if you check your documents tab they have uploaded a document saying  "it's cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances" that's what says on my doc. Please don't 

Waste your time. Thanks 

I see it now, thanks for pointing that out. Here's how that notice looks for others that are curious: 

Edited March 16, 2020 by starsky

[Wooderz 314]

April 1 oath ceremony was cancelled. I found it, like others did, in the Documents tab on myuscis.

[N400NYC 380]

3 hours ago, starsky said:

Thanks for posting this.

 

I see it now, thanks for pointing that out. Here's how that notice looks for others that are curious: 

You're welcome! I am going to post that image in the mega thread as well so people know what to look out for in regards to official communication from USCIS regarding oath cancellations. 

[HenriN400 0]

Hello everyone,

 

Is anyone getting updates on I751 or N400 interview letters or anything at all these days ?

 

Thanks,

 

[leestahla 3]

On 3/12/2020 at 12:23 PM, starsky said:

I am one of those with the Oath Ceremony scheduled for Mar 17, next Tuesday. Naturally with what's going on with the Coronavirus, I am wondering if others think that it will still go ahead or where messaging to the effect of it being cancelled/postponed would appear; also just checking that I have not missed anything. 

 

Anyone with any thoughts on this? I would imagine April's ceremony(s) may also be impacted at the very least.

How did it go? Do they change anything?

[dwheels76 5,468]

On 3/18/2020 at 3:01 PM, HenriN400 said:

Hello everyone,

 

Is anyone getting updates on I751 or N400 interview letters or anything at all these days ?

 

Thanks,

 

Still waiting for them to send the N-14from out Feb 27th Combo interview. I have a feeling it will be some waiting.