N-400 August 2024 Filers

[marice29 0]

I submitted my n-400 on August 22, 2024 per the 90 day rule before 5 years. Anyone else here at the hartford connecticut office.

[sdave 9]

I got an interview scheduled for Nov 23rd at Philly. 
 

I didn’t know they did interviews on Saturday. 
 

I applied Aug 12 under the 3 year rule. 

[sheima 510]

7 hours ago, sdave said:

I got an interview scheduled for Nov 23rd at Philly. 
 

I didn’t know they did interviews on Saturday. 
 

I applied Aug 12 under the 3 year rule. 

Nice, maybe they are doing on Saturdays to reduce backlogs

this is a first time i heard Saturday interview,

good luck.

[am2352 22]

Wife had her oath ceremony today in San Antonio, TX. First, we were made to wait in a different room because the naturalization room was full. After 15-20 mins, we saw people leaving with certificates in their hands. As we entered the naturalization room, the guests were separated and were made to sit in a different group but in the same room. No photography or videography was allowed. They then asked to fill-up N445 and distributed the voting registration form as today was the last day to register for the vote in Texas. Later they came to collect the filled-up form and green cards. The officer from the voting office first explained about the process to fill the form. Later, another officer announced set of rules like no photography and videography, one must check and sign the certificate before leaving the parking lot as it will cost 500+ dollars to rectify the error. She also mentioned one needs to visit social security office after 2 weeks to get their social updated despite filling it in the N400 form and passport application doesn't have to wait for this. They also asked guests to take off the caps if they are not wearing it for religious reasons.  Then another officer came and asked them to say “I do” in unison after he says the oath. He made them practice twice. Then he said the entire oath and people at the end said “I do”. All of them were then asked to collect their certificate and leave the building. They could still check for errors outside the building and guards will let them in if there’s any issues with the certificate.  The whole process like an hour. 

Once outside the office, we checked the certificate as there was some issue with her last name during her interview. My wife’s last name as per her marriage certificate was “ABC-XYZ”. In her passport and GC, it was “ABC XYZ”. During her interview, the officer mentioned her official name is same as her marriage certificate i.e. “ABC-XYZ” but can do a name change during oath. The naturalization certificate she got had “ABC XYZ” as her name and it was stapled with a name change decree from West Texas Court with the court seal. Glad we dont have to do any name change in her other documents/accounts. Once we were outside, she signed the certificate and the people from voting office had setup a booth outside where they were collecting the filled forms. 
 

Her ordeal is over but mine is still in limbo despite both of us submitting on the same day. Will keep posting as and when I get any updates on my case. 

Edited October 8 by am2352

[John and Odi 23]

Waiting on the wife to finish up in her interview. Right now .

[John and Odi 23]

Sorry I didn’t post earlier the outcome . She is a citizen now just waiting for a date for the swear in ceremony. She was very nervous going in . Watching a lot of YouTube civic test. She got 6 questions answered correctly and didn’t need much else but verifying her info . Got there at 10:45am at the Tucson USCIS and was sitting for maybe 10 minutes then another 15 and she was done. Next wait for ceremony date. Most likely on a Friday . Too bad she won’t be able to vote this year but I did tell her she might be able to vote in the school board soon. Glad it is over . We talked to her Daughter in Nigeria . She was so happy , screaming and crying at the same time . I couldn’t even get a word in to her. lol .

[John and Odi 23]

And now after 5 days we have a date for the oath ceremony . November 15th . 

[peachlings 68]

On 9/18/2024 at 7:42 PM, peachlings said:

Interview scheduled for my parent! Filed 8/1, family-based. Dallas FO. Interview date 10/23 🎉 

Parent passed their interview today. They had to wait for about an hour or so before being called, actual interview lasted ~10 minutes. Status now says they have been placed in line for an oath ceremony. 
Good luck to all August filers!

[peachlings 68]

23 hours ago, peachlings said:

Parent passed their interview today. They had to wait for about an hour or so before being called, actual interview lasted ~10 minutes. Status now says they have been placed in line for an oath ceremony. 
Good luck to all August filers!

Oath scheduled for 11/8!

[k.dlg 300]

Long time since I'm been on VJ, but it's good to be back! We dragged our heels on filing for citizenship, but decided for hubby to file for self naturalization based on how long he's been here (since 2014, removal of conditions in 2017) since I read that it required less paperwork than filing based on marriage to U.S. citizen spouse.

 

Here is our current timeline:

 

N-400 Citizenship

08/15/2024 - Filed online for self-naturalization

08/16/2024 - USCIS Receipt Notice (I-797)

10/15/2024 - E-mail stating Interview Notice was mailed

10/25/2024 - Still no letter in mail, but checked Documents tab and found notice

11/04/2024 - Interview Date in Houston

Edited October 25 by k.dlg

[Leto 0]

20 minutes ago, k.dlg said:

Long time since I'm been on VJ, but it's good to be back! We dragged our heels on filing for citizenship, but decided for hubby to file for self naturalization based on how long he's been here (since 2014, removal of conditions in 2017) since I read that it required less paperwork than filing based on marriage to U.S. citizen spouse.

 

Here is our current timeline:

 

N-400 Citizenship

08/15/2024 - Filed online for self-naturalization

08/16/2024 - USCIS Receipt Notice (I-797)

10/15/2024 - E-mail stating Interview Notice was mailed

10/25/2024 - Still no letter in mail, but checked Documents tab and found notice

11/04/2024 - Interview Date in Houston

I keep my fingers crossed for you. I applied my n-400 the same day, August 15, in Chicago (online). 
Biometrics done September 3, and nothing happened since then.
2.5 months passed since I applied and still waiting for interview date to be scheduled. 

[OldUser 6,955]

1 hour ago, Leto said:

I keep my fingers crossed for you. I applied my n-400 the same day, August 15, in Chicago (online). 
Biometrics done September 3, and nothing happened since then.
2.5 months passed since I applied and still waiting for interview date to be scheduled. 

This is normal, there's still July filers waiting for their interviews to be scheduled.

[k.dlg 300]

18 hours ago, Leto said:

I keep my fingers crossed for you. I applied my n-400 the same day, August 15, in Chicago (online). 
Biometrics done September 3, and nothing happened since then.
2.5 months passed since I applied and still waiting for interview date to be scheduled. 

Thank you! Hope you hear something soon. The original estimated date was 8 months, so this was a surprise. We were fully expecting to not hear anything until next year. 

[OldUser 6,955]

2 hours ago, k.dlg said:

Thank you! Hope you hear something soon. The original estimated date was 8 months, so this was a surprise. We were fully expecting to not hear anything until next year. 

Estimates are highly unreliable

[k.dlg 300]

1 hour ago, OldUser said:

Estimates are highly unreliable

Gotcha. It's been a long time since I've kept up with immigration data, so glad I'm back here to see some actual timelines.