N-400 November 2024 Filers

[eliottreid 27]

  On 2/22/2025 at 2:23 AM, Elise&Joe said:

I think so. We have the same date, are you also at 9am? If so, I will see you there!

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Yesss at 9 in Brooklyn center. 

[Virginia Giatros 1]

Filed November 22, 2024. Biometrics were scheduled for December 10, 2024. Case is being actively reviewed since then 😭

[OldUser 8,180]

  On 2/25/2025 at 1:45 AM, Virginia Giatros said:

Filed November 22, 2024. Biometrics were scheduled for December 10, 2024. Case is being actively reviewed since then 😭

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Pretty normal. There's ~13500 cases like yours on November filers. Only about ~2400 filers were approved.

Edited February 25 by OldUser

[Saqib-s 209]

Edited - found the answer below

For those of you who have had notice of your Oath Ceremony, is this notice sent to you from USCIS and does it appear in your account documents?  or does some other state related entity email / send a letter to you for the Oath ceremony? 

 

"USCIS will notify you by mail of the time and date of your ceremony. The notice USCIS sends you is called the “Notice of Naturalization Oath Ceremony” (Form N-445)." https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/guides/chapter5.pdf

Edited February 25 by Saqib-s

[eliottreid 27]

  On 2/25/2025 at 2:21 PM, Saqib-s said:

Edited - found the answer below

For those of you who have had notice of your Oath Ceremony, is this notice sent to you from USCIS and does it appear in your account documents?  or does some other state related entity email / send a letter to you for the Oath ceremony? 

 

"USCIS will notify you by mail of the time and date of your ceremony. The notice USCIS sends you is called the “Notice of Naturalization Oath Ceremony” (Form N-445)." https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/guides/chapter5.pdf

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They will tell you your oath was mailed to you so you will receive a physical copy but also can find the copy under documents. 

[Sarah G 187]

  On 1/29/2025 at 3:44 AM, Brent and Hayley said:

Oh my gosh, that's crazy! I hope you get a new date soon!

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Received notification today, new interview scheduled for March 21st!

[Saqib-s 209]

  On 2/28/2025 at 4:43 AM, Sarah G said:

Received notification today, new interview scheduled for March 21st!

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Sorry you had to wait so long, at least it's fairly soon. 

[OldUser 8,180]

  On 2/28/2025 at 2:02 PM, Saqib-s said:

 

Sorry you had to wait so long, at least it's fairly soon. 

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It hasn't been long since November 2024.... There's folks waiting from July-August 2024. Even that isn't too long frankly.

[SalishSea 18,289]

The Kiwi is a citizen!   🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸.   Applied 11/29/24 under the 5 year rule.   
 

He brought all our tax transcripts and civil documents, but the officer didn’t need to look at any of them.   He was asked 6 questions, got all right.   
 

The timing of having an afternoon appointment in Seattle was great, we waited about half an hour for the oath ceremony.   Sitting there as a born American, I realized that many don’t ever get to attend one-  it was an honor, and so interesting.   Everyone was SO happy ❤️🇺🇸.

[Thatsright 23]

  On 3/5/2025 at 12:30 AM, SalishSea said:

The Kiwi is a citizen!   🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸.   Applied 11/29/24 under the 5 year rule.   
 

He brought all our tax transcripts and civil documents, but the officer didn’t need to look at any of them.   He was asked 6 questions, got all right.   
 

The timing of having an afternoon appointment in Seattle was great, we waited about half an hour for the oath ceremony.   Sitting there as a born American, I realized that many don’t ever get to attend one-  it was an honor, and so interesting.   Everyone was SO happy ❤️🇺🇸.

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Congrats!!!

 

Pretty cool when they can do it on the same day. I’ll have a name change on the menu which means I’ll prob need to wait for a court ceremony. 

[JR_CG 21]

  On 2/13/2025 at 3:22 AM, JR_CG said:

Oh Happy Day! Woke up this morning to this email from USCIS:

 

“Greetings !

 

The Washington D.C. Field Office has received your N400 application(s) and is ready to schedule your interview. Select two weeks from the list below and we will schedule an interview.

 

Week of March 3rd

Week of March 17th

Week of March 24th

Week of March  31st

Week of April 7th

Week of April 14th

Week of April 21st

Week of April 28th

 

Interviews will be scheduled for a Monday or Tuesday with ceremony same week if eligible for approval after your interview. Please respond ASAP no later than February 24, 2025 . Please do not make travel plans until you have received confirmation from this office indicating that your appointment notice can be found in your USCIS account.

 

If you need information about expedited U.S. passport processing please visit the DOS Washington Passport Agency website. 

 

Military Spouses & GOV’T Civilian Spouses– Only spouses of Active Duty servicemembers are authorized to interview virtually while living abroad if they meet 3x3x3 requirement. You must be a married to a US citizen for three years, be a lawful permanent resident for three years, and been living with your USC spouse for three years. You may file up to 90 days early if you meet these requirements. If you do not meet these requirements or you are spouse of a civilian worker working for the federal government, you may file under INA 319b which requires an in-person appearance in the U.S. Please see links below.

 

https://www.uscis.gov/policy-manual/volume-12-part-i-chapter-9

 

https://www.uscis.gov/policy-manual/volume-12-part-g-chapter-4

 

 

Respectfully,

 

319b/MIL Overseas Unit

USCIS Washington D.C. Field Office”

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Since we received the email asking which two weeks we prefer, we haven’t heard anything back since. 
Is this normal? We asked for 24 March or 21 April at the DC office. 

[MaceMk 31]

  On 3/5/2025 at 12:30 AM, SalishSea said:

The Kiwi is a citizen!   🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸.   Applied 11/29/24 under the 5 year rule.   
 

He brought all our tax transcripts and civil documents, but the officer didn’t need to look at any of them.   He was asked 6 questions, got all right.   
 

The timing of having an afternoon appointment in Seattle was great, we waited about half an hour for the oath ceremony.   Sitting there as a born American, I realized that many don’t ever get to attend one-  it was an honor, and so interesting.   Everyone was SO happy ❤️🇺🇸.

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Congratulations!

[MaceMk 31]

  On 2/20/2025 at 7:00 PM, eliottreid said:

Sooooo I did the interview today. Was 10 min long and easy. We first chatted about the weather then he asked for my green card and drivers license and any documents I previously submitted. Then he asked 6 questions and asked me to read and write a sentence. Then asked me if I committed any crime and if I understand the oath and who my employer is. 
he also asked about my travel history. 
 

he was so so so nice and approved me on the spot. Yayyyyy

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Congratulations!

[Saqib-s 209]

Interview today went well, no issues, but was given the 'a decision cannot be made yet about your application' notice, as I've been put forward to supervisory review, which I am not surprised about, was told 2-3 weeks for a decision, which will be mailed to me / posted to my USCIS account. 

Edited March 6 by Saqib-s

[vilamp 5]

Hi everyone!

 

I just got my interview notice for a combo interview on April 10!

 

Is it common to get the option to select dates? I didn’t, but not complaining haha.

 

So nervous about getting ready for the test but also so relieved that the day will finally be here!

 

Wishing everyone the best and hope everyone hears back soon!!