N-400 July 2024 Filers

[andrew2005 19]

Today it's my actual 5th year recidency anniversary. Still waiting!! I wish USCIS would send me an interview gift! haha

[kirikani 8]

Finally got my interview scheduled today for 12/2

[OldUser 6,645]

2 minutes ago, kirikani said:

Finally got my interview scheduled today for 12/2

Pretty normal timeline, congrats. Good luck with the interview!

[Elllena 113]

I had my interview today and just wanted to share my experience with everyone. 

My interview was scheduled for 8:15. At about 8:30 the officer called me in for the interview. My husband and I were both allowed to be present.

The officer did the civics and English test first which I passed. She then reviewed my application to make sure all the information was accurate. I realized I had forgotten to mention one of my jobs, but she simply made a note of it. She also added a couple of dates since I had traveled abroad twice since submitting my application.

Some questions she asked were if my husband and I want to have kids, if we plan to buy a house, if we owe any taxes and at the end, she asked why I want to become a US citizen. 

If you interview in Denver: they have same-day naturalization available daily till the election!!!

I was so happy when she told me I could naturalize the same day, the ceremony was at 10 AM so I only had to wait one hour for it. They are doing same-day ceremonies till the election so people can go ahead and vote. The ceremony was small but beautiful. 

As soon as we left, I went ahead and registered to vote, and I also went to USPS and applied for my passport and passport card. 

 

Overall the interview vibe was relaxed, the officer joked a few times and we had a lot of casual conversation. This is by far the easiest interview I had in my entire immigration journey. 

[Ghostwhotalks 0]

Spouse and I applied together. Spouse got the interview and had oath yesterday. I am still waiting for the interview. Anybody else in the same boat?

 

Filed: July 27

Biometrics reused: July 27

FO: San Jose

 

Spouse’s interview Scheduled: Sep 3

Interview: Oct 10

Oath: Oct 23

[andrew2005 19]

6 hours ago, Ghostwhotalks said:

Spouse and I applied together. Spouse got the interview and had oath yesterday. I am still waiting for the interview. Anybody else in the same boat?

 

Filed: July 27

Biometrics reused: July 27

FO: San Jose

 

Spouse’s interview Scheduled: Sep 3

Interview: Oct 10

Oath: Oct 23

I filled on the same day as you and I am still waiting, maybe for December or January! 

[Elena V 5]

Hi guys, quick question - do I need to bring my birth certificate Translated and notarized to the interview? And I assume it has to be original? I only have a copy of it. Thanks 

[tvvgf 1]

I got a notice that my I-751 and N-400 interview were scheduled on October 17, 2024. It's been 11 days and I still have not received either notice via mail (and it's not showing on my USCIS Login portal documents). Does any know (1) how frequent Joint interviews are, and (2) how long does it take to get the notice in the mail? I feel like I shoud have received it already if they scheduled it on October 17 and mailed the letter then presumably. 

[OldUser 6,645]

37 minutes ago, tvvgf said:

I got a notice that my I-751 and N-400 interview were scheduled on October 17, 2024. It's been 11 days and I still have not received either notice via mail (and it's not showing on my USCIS Login portal documents). Does any know (1) how frequent Joint interviews are, and (2) how long does it take to get the notice in the mail? I feel like I shoud have received it already if they scheduled it on October 17 and mailed the letter then presumably. 

Did you move since filing I-751 or N-400?

[top_secret 2,417]

19 minutes ago, tvvgf said:

I got a notice that my I-751 and N-400 interview were scheduled on October 17, 2024. It's been 11 days and I still have not received either notice via mail (and it's not showing on my USCIS Login portal documents). Does any know (1) how frequent Joint interviews are, and (2) how long does it take to get the notice in the mail? I feel like I shoud have received it already if they scheduled it on October 17 and mailed the letter then presumably. 

 

1.  Joint interviews are very common for people who still have I-751's pending.  Hopefully they would approve both at the same interview.

 

2. USCIS is all over the place with times for mailing notices.  Our notice for the N400 interview took 7 days to receive, but 11 days probably couldn't be considered late just yet.   We did previously have one appointment notice that hadn't arrived in the mail and wasn't viewable in the online account but I was successful getting Ask Emma" live agent chat to email me a pdf copy of the missing notice.  So maybe you can try that.

[Calnuck 17]

This journey felt like one of those video game stories where the Last Boss was actually there in your starting town all along, back to where it all began. The FINAL BOSS battle was on the 8th Floor, but it felt more like procedure.

Had my N-400 Naturalization interview at the Downtown Los Angeles USCIS Field Office on October 24, 2024. Took LA Metro to Little Tokyo/Arts District Station, so didn't have to worry about parking. Walked three blocks up. There's a separate entrance about 15 steps to the north of the main entrance for interviews/USCIS appointments. Airport style security scanners, separate bags, phones, changers into the bins. Took the elevator up to Floor 8. There's a large waiting room with chairs, not many people. Arrived 25 minutes early and checked in at the window. They took a picture and then did left and right Index Finger prints. Appointment was right on schedule at 11:30am. Officer came out and called my name.

Remain standing, swear truth oath. Took seat, passed over my documents: appointment letter, Green Card, Passport, Driver's License, and Selective Service registration. Verified name/birth date.

Civics Test (6 questions):

* What is the name of the national anthem?
* Who was President during World War I?
* What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment?
* We elect a U.S. Representative for how many years?
* If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
* What is the name of the Vice President of the United States now?

English Test:

READ
	"Who was Abraham Lincoln?"
WRITE
	"Lincoln was the President during the Civil War."

Got all six Civics Test questions correct, stopped. Luckily, the questions were easy. I felt like the last two questions were planted for subliminal messaging. The stylus for writing was a horrible tiny stylus with a big, squishy, round rubber tip.  After that the Officer went through/read every single line of the N400 application, name, address, phone, email, height, weight, work, travel, YES/NO questions and made me verify everything. Interview probably took 15+ minutes.

Was passed and handed two print-outs, N-652 Naturalization Interview Results "Congratulations! Approved" and the Same Day Oath paper downstairs. Noon Time/lunch break. There's a cafeteria on the second floor and the seating overlooks the main entrance lobby.

At around 12:45pm, lined up on the first floor, Room 1001. Let in at 1pm. About 15-20 or so people, some arrived late. Final Window, submit the Oath Paper and give up Green Card. Also, picture taken for the Certificate of Naturalization. Got two packets: Letter from President Biden, an info packet with Voter Registration/DS-11 Passport Application/New Citizen info, and finally a small flag.

Oath Ceremony started at 2pm. Presiding officer introduced himself and gave a short speech. Lined up in a row in front of the podium when name called. Repeat Oath after officer. Then handed Certificate graduation style by Officer after name called. Took about 15 minutes. Then free to go or stay and take pictures. Done!

Thanks to everyone in the forum for sharing their wonderful information/timelines, personal experiences, and details of their journeys. It really helps out to prepare and give a much better estimate than the website. Best of luck and positive vibes for those still waiting. Your interview will come soon.
 

[DimaSta4321 7]

Filed 7/7/2024

Interview Scheduled today 10/31/2024

Interview to be held on 12/16/2024

FO San Antonio

 

Where do I find questions to study and prepare for civics guys ?

[Marzipan-59 9]

37 minutes ago, DimaSta4321 said:

Filed 7/7/2024

Interview Scheduled today 10/31/2024

Interview to be held on 12/16/2024

FO San Antonio

 

Where do I find questions to study and prepare for civics guys ?

https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/questions-and-answers/100q.pdf
 

good luck!

[top_secret 2,417]

My wife just got one of those mysterious "We have taken an action on your case" e-mails that don't correlate to any actual action.  I guess the speculation is that those mystery e-mails get triggered sometimes when the transfer the case to the local office or some other activity preparing the case.

 

Also interesting.. although nothing whatsoever has changed in the online account, the "updatedAt" "updatedAtTimestamp" date in the api data did update to match the email.  So I guess that means they did "something" just now.  The interview is on November 19.

Edited October 31 by top_secret

[andrew2005 19]

You mean he interview was on october 19th it it will be on november 19?