Vpanda85

5/20 - Application approved. 5/20 - Passport received

5/20 - Application approved.

I applied under the 3 year, while also having my I-751 / ROC pending. I applied in Aug 2022 and was naturalized in April 2023 (8 months). My case was straightforward as well - no divorce waivers, commingling of finances, no arrests / criminal charges. The only hiccup was my N-400 interview was held in February but a decision could not be made because they didn't have my file. It took about 3-4 weeks to get the oath ceremony notice. The Minneapolis office is processing N-400 applications faster than the posted processing times. My recommendation is that you apply and not wait.

I was lucky to get to the front of the line. I don't think it's an urgent must to do thing, but good to get out of the way!

Congratulations!!

4/12 - Application submitted at post office (expedited service, 1-2 day return shipping) 4/18 - Application shows "In Process" on tracking website with receive date of 4/17. Check cashed as well. Record locator starts with 69

I had my oath ceremony on 4/11 at the St. Paul River Center. Similar to @elmers experience, there were around 1000 people. The oath ceremony letter said to arrive at 12.45pm but the ceremony started at 2pm. Guests were allowed but seating is limited, so I suggest to arrive early so your guests can get a good spot. You cannot sit with your guests (they have seats at the back) and you get seated in specific rows that aids with distribution of certificates after the ceremony. The ceremony lasted for about 45 min. One nice thing is that give you a SSN form to fill out & submit to SSA officials after the ceremony to get your SSN citizenship status updated. This saves you a trip to the local SSA office. The submission of the form is a bit chaotic but still worth waiting after the ceremony.