July filers

[dani10 0]

hello

I just had my interview today and got accepted. My oath ceremony is scheduled for Feb 4, 2008. At the interview I had to raise my right hand and swear that all I was about to disclose was accurate. she videotaped me the whole time. We went over my application to make sure everything was correct. she asked me 6 questions about the us, I signed some more papers then she gave me the sheet for my ceremony date...good luck to all who are waiting...

[churipu 4]

hello

I just had my interview today and got accepted. My oath ceremony is scheduled for Feb 4, 2008. At the interview I had to raise my right hand and swear that all I was about to disclose was accurate. she videotaped me the whole time. We went over my application to make sure everything was correct. she asked me 6 questions about the us, I signed some more papers then she gave me the sheet for my ceremony date...good luck to all who are waiting...

All done at last!! CONGRATS!!!

I looked at the last USCIS newsletter a few days ago where it stated that applications such as N-400 will take approx. 16-18 months to be completed if filed after july 2007 because of the increased number of filed applications... Sorry I don't have the link to post right this moment because I am in a hurry, but I am sure others here read about that as well.

Hopefully it's not so bad...

Hey guys! Good news from me too! Finally TSC came through. I saw that my check for the N400 was cashed 12/7 I sent my app in on Jul 27 and was picked up by them on Jul 31. I have been seeing that some people are having their check cashed before receiving the NOA so hopefully I will get mine this week. How soon before people have gotten the letter for fingerprinting?

*Absolutely stoked*

Congrats to you too!!

My timeline is in my signature.

[annatenna 0]

Congratulations, Verika!!!

You did it!!!

So much for their estimate of 16 to 18 months! VSC is doing well.

[dani10 0]

I want to say its based on your location but to be honest I don't know how I got through so soon. I'm just happy its almost over......

[churipu 4]

Congratulations, Verika!!!

You did it!!!

So much for their estimate of 16 to 18 months! VSC is doing well.

You're right!! I just saw Verika's complete timeline in her signature...I am going through VSC too so hopefully it won't be too bad as I said... Reason why we are so anxious with this citizenship thing is that hubby's getting out of the military really soon and his lined-up civilian job requires the spouse to be a US citizen...they're ok with the fact I filed already so that'll be enough for awhile, but the sooner the better of course!

[annatenna 0]

I've got a feeling that the 16 - 18 months estimate is a "worst case scenario" thing, to cover themselves. There's more chance of it applying to TSC than the other centers I think.

I hope you'll be the next one to tell us your interview is scheduled, churipu. :-)

[ltc226 0]

Congratz! Verika!

I am so worried cause I'll be studying abroad for almost a year next February...I know that rescheduling the interview is not encouraged but it seems that I might have to...

But yeah...best of luck to everyone...and thx for starting this thread chiripu! it's good to know the progress of others in the same situation!

[Feliz 0]

Congrats Verika! it's almost over!

I am so worried cause I'll be studying abroad for almost a year next February...I know that rescheduling the interview is not encouraged but it seems that I might have to...

i know that Removing conditions is different then Naturalization, but my example still might help you - i rescheduled my biometrics for 10 months while was getting my degree abroad, and still got the greencard (after a RFE), so i hope that if you don't brake any rules, laws and don't divorce your US citizen spouse, then rescheduling N400 interview should be fine.

Good luck to everyone!

[nscvet 0]

hello

I just had my interview today and got accepted. My oath ceremony is scheduled for Feb 4, 2008. At the interview I had to raise my right hand and swear that all I was about to disclose was accurate. she videotaped me the whole time. We went over my application to make sure everything was correct. she asked me 6 questions about the us, I signed some more papers then she gave me the sheet for my ceremony date...good luck to all who are waiting...

Congratulations. We are very happy for you. My wife files this month and we have been very depressed over the long time frames. I am retired and in the prime travel time of my life and the out-of-country restrictions on GC holders have been exasperating. You give us all hope.

[churipu 4]

Biometrics done earlier today in Baltimore! The place was packed though, had 20 people ahead of me, so it took over an hour and a half but it was a breeze afterall. They gave me the book with the CD with the civic lessons about the US to prepare fore the interview. Now back to waiting.

[Sherlock 0]

Biometrics done earlier today in Baltimore! The place was packed though, had 20 people ahead of me, so it took over an hour and a half but it was a breeze afterall. They gave me the book with the CD with the civic lessons about the US to prepare fore the interview. Now back to waiting.

My wife did her biometrics in Baltimore yesterday as well, got there over an hour early and was in and out fairly quickly. Someone told her that they were trying to get the interviews/oaths done as soon as they can so that the new citizens can vote in the Primaries. That means pretty quick, because the Maryland Primaries are February 12th. Study Hard, interview may be sooner than you think!

[Sherlock 0]

hello

I just had my interview today and got accepted. My oath ceremony is scheduled for Feb 4, 2008. At the interview I had to raise my right hand and swear that all I was about to disclose was accurate. she videotaped me the whole time. We went over my application to make sure everything was correct. she asked me 6 questions about the us, I signed some more papers then she gave me the sheet for my ceremony date...good luck to all who are waiting...

Were the questions right out of the civics study book, or were they merely similar to the questions in the book?

Edited December 19, 2007 by Sherlock

[churipu 4]

Biometrics done earlier today in Baltimore! The place was packed though, had 20 people ahead of me, so it took over an hour and a half but it was a breeze afterall. They gave me the book with the CD with the civic lessons about the US to prepare fore the interview. Now back to waiting.

My wife did her biometrics in Baltimore yesterday as well, got there over an hour early and was in and out fairly quickly. Someone told her that they were trying to get the interviews/oaths done as soon as they can so that the new citizens can vote in the Primaries. That means pretty quick, because the Maryland Primaries are February 12th. Study Hard, interview may be sooner than you think!

I got there 30 minutes early myself but the place was already packed at 11:30 am when I arrived. I did notice a lot of people with the citizenship study book in their hands...Hopefully they were right about what they told your wife and interview will be quicker than I think! The sooner the better, I need to be a US citizen ASAP for hubby's new job as a civilian.

[annatenna 0]

I attended for fingerprinting on Monday (Oklahoma City office). Didn't have to wait long - in and out within 30 minutes.

Better start studying for the civics test !

It'll be interesting to see how long it is before one of us gets an interview appointment. I'm hoping it won't take the full 365 days they stated in my NOA. There didn't seem to be a lot of others waiting in connection with N400 applications on Monday.

Hoping for the best, anyway.

It's good to see that we're all moving - slowly, slowly, now.

[dani10 0]

hello

I just had my interview today and got accepted. My oath ceremony is scheduled for Feb 4, 2008. At the interview I had to raise my right hand and swear that all I was about to disclose was accurate. she videotaped me the whole time. We went over my application to make sure everything was correct. she asked me 6 questions about the us, I signed some more papers then she gave me the sheet for my ceremony date...good luck to all who are waiting...

Were the questions right out of the civics study book, or were they merely similar to the questions in the book?

Hi.. the questions were right out the book. she just read them to me and I had to give her the answer so as long as your study them you should be fine..