N-400 March 2024 Filers

[OldUser 6,948]

42 minutes ago, Caitlin Kennedy said:

what im trying to say is i have two friends who just went through on the interview (this month), applied on 3 year rule, and didnt mention combo interview - therefore, didnt bring any evidence other than what is on the 400 list. I would predict most people apply for citizenship asap in the 3 year rule, and i was advised to do the combo knowing the estimated approval is spring 2025. my husbands interview is scheduled so we didnt get any RFE's and we never have. you mean RFE's on the 751- and they would tell us in person? my friend went this month in chicago without her husband and she was completely fine. i guess it depends on city/person interviewing. Sounds like just asking for citizenship and not the combo interview would have been better.

Your mileage may vary. You can get RFEd on either I-751 / N-400 or both theoretically. You may be fine going without additional evidence and your spouse.

It's just like other things in life. You can do 85 mph on 65mph road and get away with it. Or you may be pulled by a cop.

 

I can only recommend the safest approach, which is following instructions to the t:

1) Come with the spouse

2) Bring all the evidence

3) Practice answers

 

The reason why I'm suggesting driving within the limit in this case is things get ugly quick if you get a strict officer. And you don't know who you're gonna get.

Edited May 21 by OldUser

[Tam&Sar 23]

I had my interview on Saturday (18th) in Philadelphia, all went well and my Oath ceremony is on June 11th.  When I left my interview they said I’d receive a letter however not ten minutes later I had an email saying there was an update to my case.  So I checked online and the letter was there.  😊

[aay.k 0]

15 hours ago, Tam&Sar said:

I had my interview on Saturday (18th) in Philadelphia, all went well and my Oath ceremony is on June 11th.  When I left my interview they said I’d receive a letter however not ten minutes later I had an email saying there was an update to my case.  So I checked online and the letter was there.  😊

Congratulations!!! 

 

What was the experience like? How long was the interview? 
 

 

[Tam&Sar 23]

22 minutes ago, aay.k said:

Congratulations!!! 

 

What was the experience like? How long was the interview? 
 

 

It was better than I expected, I was pretty nervous.  Had an appointment at 10am, got there about thirty minutes before and was actually called in about ten minutes before my time.  The Officer was very friendly, took my photo and fingerprints first.  Then we did the civics test, I got the first six right so she stopped (as you only need six out of ten ).  Next I read a sentence, wrote one then she just went through my n400 form with me.  Got to the end and she told me she was pleased to inform me that I’d be recommended to become a citizen and that they would send me a date and time for the oath ceremony in the post.

 

Whole thing took about 20minutes, and I was back in my car and heading home by 10:15am.  About ten minutes into the journey I got an email saying my case had been updated and that turned out to be my appointment for the oath ceremony.

 

Overall a much better experience than I expected and it feels like a weight has been lifted. Seems quite odd to be approaching the end of a long journey!

[juancarlos 126]

Forgot to update my case! On April 29 I got an interview notice for June 3! Almost there!! Fairfax Office (Washington, DC)

 

03/04/24: N-400 submitted online; Case Was Received and A Receipt Notice Was Sent.

03/13/24: We are actively reviewing your Form N-400, Application for Naturalization. Our records showed nothing is outstanding at this time. Biometric notice attached that they are going to be reused.

04/29/24: Interview Was Scheduled (for June 3 in the morning)

Edited May 21 by juancarlos

[aay.k 0]

5 hours ago, Tam&Sar said:

It was better than I expected, I was pretty nervous.  Had an appointment at 10am, got there about thirty minutes before and was actually called in about ten minutes before my time.  The Officer was very friendly, took my photo and fingerprints first.  Then we did the civics test, I got the first six right so she stopped (as you only need six out of ten ).  Next I read a sentence, wrote one then she just went through my n400 form with me.  Got to the end and she told me she was pleased to inform me that I’d be recommended to become a citizen and that they would send me a date and time for the oath ceremony in the post.

 

Whole thing took about 20minutes, and I was back in my car and heading home by 10:15am.  About ten minutes into the journey I got an email saying my case had been updated and that turned out to be my appointment for the oath ceremony.

 

Overall a much better experience than I expected and it feels like a weight has been lifted. Seems quite odd to be approaching the end of a long journey!

Amazing! I hope everyone has an experience like yours. *fingers crossed*

Edited May 22 by aay.k

[stech786 236]

any updates on oath notices!!! 
 

I know someone who had applied Feb, interview on Apr 4, got notice sent May 13 for May 31. 

[crm2822 9]

14 minutes ago, stech786 said:

any updates on oath notices!!! 
 

I know someone who had applied Feb, interview on Apr 4, got notice sent May 13 for May 31. 

What is your field office and when did u apply?

[cumulonimbus 88]

End of the road for me...Oath ceremony was today!

 

Good luck everyone! 

[durantula 4]

Filed online March 24

Biometrics April 12
Interview July 8

Chicago 

 

[Caitlin Kennedy 67]

On 5/20/2024 at 7:37 PM, oneoftheunderdogs said:

I believe the thinking here is that the N-400 CANNOT be approved without the I-751 being approved, and reminding USCIS that an I-751 petition is pending could save you some time in the end by doing it both during the N-400 interview. Ultimately USCIS will do what USCIS does, but I don't think you have anything to lose if you mention it in your cover letter. You do you, obviously.

Thanks! I already did, so it is what it is. So all my friends who didnt mention it, but got citizenship approved, will have to deal with it later?

[Caitlin Kennedy 67]

On 5/20/2024 at 7:59 PM, OldUser said:

Your mileage may vary. You can get RFEd on either I-751 / N-400 or both theoretically. You may be fine going without additional evidence and your spouse.

It's just like other things in life. You can do 85 mph on 65mph road and get away with it. Or you may be pulled by a cop.

 

I can only recommend the safest approach, which is following instructions to the t:

1) Come with the spouse

2) Bring all the evidence

3) Practice answers

 

The reason why I'm suggesting driving within the limit in this case is things get ugly quick if you get a strict officer. And you don't know who you're gonna get.

Fair. Thank you!

[oneoftheunderdogs 94]

52 minutes ago, Caitlin Kennedy said:

Thanks! I already did, so it is what it is. So all my friends who didnt mention it, but got citizenship approved, will have to deal with it later?

No, their citizenship could have only been approved after their I-751 was approved. Again, the approval of your I-751 does not depend on you reminding USCIS that you have a petition pending, but it might help you avoid delays.

[FROWNcat 24]

Checking every day and no movement for the oath ceremony. Still stuck at quality review, placed in line for oath ceremony. It’s driving me crazy.

[stech786 236]

8 hours ago, FROWNcat said:

Checking every day and no movement for the oath ceremony. Still stuck at quality review, placed in line for oath ceremony. It’s driving me crazy.

Same here

 

no news on Oath!