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How common is taking the oath right after the test?

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warlord Proficient

warlord   73

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First is if they even offer it, many don't. Another is if they do offer it, do they have space at all? Another is dependent on your interview itself. For instance mine was a week early before my 3 year marriage PR. So I couldn't be sworn in officially for one more week so even if they did offer it, I wouldn't be able to. Also your interview might still need review so you would have to wait for others to look over your details even though you passed the initial interview etc...

I'm just a wanderer in the desert winds...

Timeline

1997

Oct - Job offer in US

Nov - Received my TN-1 to be authorized to work in the US

Nov - Moved to US

1998-2001

Recieved 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th TN

2002

May - Met future wife at arts fest

Nov - Recieved 6th TN

2003

Nov - Recieved 7th TN

Jul - Our Wedding

Aug - Filed for AOS

Sep - Recieved EAD

Sep - Recieved Advanced Parole

2004

Jan - Interview, accepted for Green Card

Feb - Green Card Arrived in mail

2005

Oct - I-751 sent off

2006

Jan - 10 year Green Card accepted

Mar - 10 year Green Card arrived

Oct - Filed N-400 for Naturalization

Nov - Biometrics done

Nov - Just recieved Naturalization Interview date for Jan.

2007

Jan - Naturalization Interview Completed

Feb - Oath Letter recieved

Feb - Oath Ceremony

Feb 21 - Finally a US CITIZEN (yay)

THE END

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First is if they even offer it, many don't. Another is if they do offer it, do they have space at all? Another is dependent on your interview itself. For instance mine was a week early before my 3 year marriage PR. So I couldn't be sworn in officially for one more week so even if they did offer it, I wouldn't be able to. Also your interview might still need review so you would have to wait for others to look over your details even though you passed the initial interview etc...

I see. As far as time, I could of been USC almost 2 years ago, but they have delayed my I-751 for over 5 years...I just wondering how many and what circumstances took they oath right after the test.

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dolphin_penguin   0

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For instance mine was a week early before my 3 year marriage PR. So I couldn't be sworn in officially for one more week so even if they did offer it, I wouldn't be able to.

Hi Warlord, does this mean you file N-400 way before the 3 year mark since the day you (or your spouse) became PR. They even processed it and interviewed you before that date too. That must be wonderful! (I've been taking the instruction in N-400 too literally and thought I could not start filing until the 3 year mark.)

Do you know if this is commonly accepted? ...Thanks

Steve 'n Nhu

*Timeline*

3-04-04: NOA1

4-30-04: NOA2

6-18-04: A 3 1/2 day trip finished, Steve settled down in Sacramento, CA.

6-29-04: Successful Interview @ KL Embassy!

7-22-04: Arrived home in Sacramento, thru SFO.

~7-25: Steve's Happy B-Day

8-04-04: Appied for SSN --> Card received 8/13/04

8-10-04: Married at Sacramento County Clerk-Recorder

8-18-04: AOS and EAD filed @ USCIS Sacramento Suboffice

9-18-04: NOA1 received

9-21-04: Name corrected (to right order) in SAVE thru a phone call and an email

10-12-04: Appointment for EAD. Got the card.

10-27-04: Fingerprinting done.

11-16-04: AOS Interview. A breeze... We got approved!

12-06-04: Permanent Resident Card came in mail.

9-02-07: I-400 filed

4-21-08: Interview in Sacramento. Approved/passed. Case then forwarded to Los Angeles (as we live here now)

7-11-08: Naturalization Ceremony. Certificate received. Glad to be a citizen.

7-16-08: Filed I-130 for Mother.

8-14-08: I-130 approved. Kept calling NVC automatic # for case update - no record found.

9-08-08: Mail received from NVC with AOS (I-864) bill & DS-3032. Paid fee online, mailed DS-3032 form w/ barcode.

NVC automatic phone service still says no record for either INS # or NVC #. But as long as things are moving...

.....

**Fave link: The Dolphin Cove**

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dolphin_penguin   0

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Sorry for the above hurried post. I've found helpful answers from here http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=84180

though I haven't located where in the M-475 file or on USCIS website they mention the the 90 days mark.

Steve 'n Nhu

*Timeline*

3-04-04: NOA1

4-30-04: NOA2

6-18-04: A 3 1/2 day trip finished, Steve settled down in Sacramento, CA.

6-29-04: Successful Interview @ KL Embassy!

7-22-04: Arrived home in Sacramento, thru SFO.

~7-25: Steve's Happy B-Day

8-04-04: Appied for SSN --> Card received 8/13/04

8-10-04: Married at Sacramento County Clerk-Recorder

8-18-04: AOS and EAD filed @ USCIS Sacramento Suboffice

9-18-04: NOA1 received

9-21-04: Name corrected (to right order) in SAVE thru a phone call and an email

10-12-04: Appointment for EAD. Got the card.

10-27-04: Fingerprinting done.

11-16-04: AOS Interview. A breeze... We got approved!

12-06-04: Permanent Resident Card came in mail.

9-02-07: I-400 filed

4-21-08: Interview in Sacramento. Approved/passed. Case then forwarded to Los Angeles (as we live here now)

7-11-08: Naturalization Ceremony. Certificate received. Glad to be a citizen.

7-16-08: Filed I-130 for Mother.

8-14-08: I-130 approved. Kept calling NVC automatic # for case update - no record found.

9-08-08: Mail received from NVC with AOS (I-864) bill & DS-3032. Paid fee online, mailed DS-3032 form w/ barcode.

NVC automatic phone service still says no record for either INS # or NVC #. But as long as things are moving...

.....

**Fave link: The Dolphin Cove**

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dolphin_penguin   0

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....where in the M-475 file or on USCIS website they mention the the 90 days mark.

:rolleyes: Was hasty again. Found it now, on bottom of page 22 in M-475, and again on page 34, and page 52.

And thanks, warlord, for the warning of filing right on the 90 day mark.

Steve 'n Nhu

*Timeline*

3-04-04: NOA1

4-30-04: NOA2

6-18-04: A 3 1/2 day trip finished, Steve settled down in Sacramento, CA.

6-29-04: Successful Interview @ KL Embassy!

7-22-04: Arrived home in Sacramento, thru SFO.

~7-25: Steve's Happy B-Day

8-04-04: Appied for SSN --> Card received 8/13/04

8-10-04: Married at Sacramento County Clerk-Recorder

8-18-04: AOS and EAD filed @ USCIS Sacramento Suboffice

9-18-04: NOA1 received

9-21-04: Name corrected (to right order) in SAVE thru a phone call and an email

10-12-04: Appointment for EAD. Got the card.

10-27-04: Fingerprinting done.

11-16-04: AOS Interview. A breeze... We got approved!

12-06-04: Permanent Resident Card came in mail.

9-02-07: I-400 filed

4-21-08: Interview in Sacramento. Approved/passed. Case then forwarded to Los Angeles (as we live here now)

7-11-08: Naturalization Ceremony. Certificate received. Glad to be a citizen.

7-16-08: Filed I-130 for Mother.

8-14-08: I-130 approved. Kept calling NVC automatic # for case update - no record found.

9-08-08: Mail received from NVC with AOS (I-864) bill & DS-3032. Paid fee online, mailed DS-3032 form w/ barcode.

NVC automatic phone service still says no record for either INS # or NVC #. But as long as things are moving...

.....

**Fave link: The Dolphin Cove**

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warlord Proficient

warlord   73

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It's usually safe to wait a few days after the 90 day point begins. Some people have filed on exactly the 90 day mark and have had it retured to them which delayed them by several weeks. I waited a week or so and then filed...

I'm just a wanderer in the desert winds...

Timeline

1997

Oct - Job offer in US

Nov - Received my TN-1 to be authorized to work in the US

Nov - Moved to US

1998-2001

Recieved 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th TN

2002

May - Met future wife at arts fest

Nov - Recieved 6th TN

2003

Nov - Recieved 7th TN

Jul - Our Wedding

Aug - Filed for AOS

Sep - Recieved EAD

Sep - Recieved Advanced Parole

2004

Jan - Interview, accepted for Green Card

Feb - Green Card Arrived in mail

2005

Oct - I-751 sent off

2006

Jan - 10 year Green Card accepted

Mar - 10 year Green Card arrived

Oct - Filed N-400 for Naturalization

Nov - Biometrics done

Nov - Just recieved Naturalization Interview date for Jan.

2007

Jan - Naturalization Interview Completed

Feb - Oath Letter recieved

Feb - Oath Ceremony

Feb 21 - Finally a US CITIZEN (yay)

THE END

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It's usually safe to wait a few days after the 90 day point begins. Some people have filed on exactly the 90 day mark and have had it retured to them which delayed them by several weeks. I waited a week or so and then filed...

I'm just curious about this because I saw you post it before and I've been meaning to ask and then forget every time...

How can they enforce something like this and get away with it when it is clearly stated by them on their guidelines that one can file 90 days prior the 3rd/5th anniversary of your PRS? I don't doubt it happened at all, (so please don't get me wrong I am not questioning your info about this :) )considering who we are dealing with, but I would guess any lawyer/congressman could have that easily reverted if they returned your application...it doesn't state anywhere that it has to be after or not on the 90th day, does it?

Just thinking that's all...

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U.S. CITIZEN SINCE MAY 8TH 2008

NATURALIZATION

28th july 2007 - N-400 mailed to VSC

(exactly on the 90th day mark...applications NOT returned although some scared me into thinking they could have!)

30th july 2007 - N-400 delivered to VSC

11th august 2007 - Delivery Confirmation receipt received

17th september 2007 - Money Order (FINALLY!) cashed

9th november 2007 - NOA! (notification period given 180 days)

21th november 2007 - Biometrics appointment letter

18th december 2007 - Biometrics appointment in Baltimore, MD completed

29th march 2008 - FINALLY received letter with interview date!

8th may 2008 H 8:40 AM - Interview in Baltimore-APPROVED!

8th may 2008 H 3:00 pm (yes same day, crazy!) Oath Ceremony in Baltimore

24th may 2008 - US Passport application mailed off

6th june 2008 - US Passport received in the mail!!!

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