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Hello guys I had my oath ceremony today at the Courthouse here in Miami, FL. Exactly 15 days after my Interview. It was beautiful!

Just out of curiosity, why is it important to bring original case receipts?

Guys I had my Interview yesterday. Due to a name change request, I could not do same day ceremony. Today my Judicial Naturalization Ceremony at the courthouse was scheduled for April 19th, 16 days after my Interview in Miami, FL.

Oh I wasn't close to the five years. I applied under the 3 year rule; actually 2 months before my 3 year anniversary as LPR

You’re totally right! And that makes total sense

Hello guys! I had my N-400 interview today at the Miami, field office. I applied on the grounds of marriage with a U.S. citizen. I passed my US naturalization interview, The civics test was first, very easy, but afterwards the interview turned “intense”. The immigration officer was always nice and respectful. However, he meticulously scrutinized my immigration history, as well as my husband’s. Then he dived deep into our relationship, seemingly searching for any hint of past fraud. Interestingly, our previous interviews – for the marriage (I-485) and the removal of conditions – were smooth; the latter even had the interview waived, and I received the green card in the mail. The officer focused on a period when we had to live apart for 11 months – me in Boston and him in Miami – during our third year of marriage while I was pursuing a research postdoc at Harvard. I had to demonstrate that our marital union remained intact throughout that period to be eligible based on marriage to a US citizen. I provided photos of his many trips to Boston, my visits to Miami, hundreds of minutes of phone call records, as well as joint financial and insurance documents with my Mass address and both our names on them to prove our continued commitment. Despite the officer’s scrutiny, I was well-prepared; I had studied the USCIS policy manual to anticipate questions about our marriage and this time apart. He then said he was going to recommend approval and put me in line for Judicial Oath Ceremony schedule. (At a courthouse given a name change request).

But here in Miami they do it the whole time. They request name changes and have the Oath on the same day at the USCIS Field Office. But I read on Reddit that it is not always the case since there must be a federal judge present during the ceremony. I thought there was always a judge during the ceremony

Do people requesting a name change have less chance of taking the Oath on the same day as the interview?

Congratulations! And thank you so much for sharing! ❤️

40 days exactly

10 am 🥂

Hi guys! I just received the status update that my Interview Was Scheduled! I applied on 01/12/2024 under the 3-year rule. Received both Receipt Notice and Biometrics Reuse Notice the same day on my online account. I applied 66 days before my 3rd year anniversary as a LPR. Interview date is April 3rd, after my 3rd year anniversary. Miami Field Office.

Congratulations dear!! I am happy for you! Did you apply within the 90-day window before your third anniversary as an LPR? Is your interview after that anniversary?

Excited for you dear!! Things will move fast for all of us ❤️

These are the kind of applications that they love lol. The ones that are sufficient and not with a bunch of documents. You’ll be processed fast.

Hello!!! I did apply on 01/12 under the 3-year rule. I applied 66 days before my 3rd year anniversary as a LPR. Received both Receipt Notice and Biometrics Reuse Notice the same day on my online account.

Thank you so much!

Hello guys! I applied on 01/12 for Naturalization under the 3-year rule. I am married to a USC. I received both the receipt notice and the biometrics reuse notice within one hour of submitting the online application. I applied exactly 44 days before my 3rd anniversary as a LPR. I have one question: I understand that, under the early filing provision, USCIS allows us to apply within the 3 months preceding our 3-year or 5-year LPR anniversary. Along these lines, can we be invited to interview before said anniversary date, or is it usually scheduled after that date?

I am unsubscribing from this drama 🥱😴

I don’t know who @Jasskatten is, lol. But I can assure you, it is not me 😂

I just have one account 🙄 stop attacking me dude just because I think different than you

I can change my username if I wish to. I don’t use my real name to protect my privacy. I am no obliged to identify myself here. Pffff.

I am not making excuses, I am just trying to understand and trying to make sense of it, trying to propose possible explanations. So, did you create this thread asking for different opinions or you just wanted to call out people who agreed with you to keep complaining? This is an open and safe space to discuss.

Adjudicating newer cases before older cases can help improve efficiency and reduce the backlog over time for the following reasons: 1. Addressing Potential Issues Sooner: By focusing on recently submitted cases, USCIS can identify and address any potential issues or concerns in a more timely manner. This proactive approach allows for prompt resolution of any discrepancies or complications, reducing the need for additional requests for evidence (RFEs) or further delays. 2. Preventing Backlog Expansion: Prioritizing newer cases prevents the backlog from growing even larger. By promptly processing recently submitted cases, USCIS prevents them from adding to the existing backlog. This approach helps ensure that the backlog does not become more overwhelming and allows the agency to manage its workload more effectively. Processing newer cases first allows USCIS to identify and address any issues or errors more quickly, as well as to ensure that applicants who are still waiting for a decision have their cases reviewed and adjudicated in a timely manner. This can help to reduce overall processing times and improve the experience for applicants. Additionally, by prioritizing newer cases, USCIS can ensure that they are adhering to any changes or updates to their new policies and manuals (like the use of the IOE/digitalization of applications). Again, while this approach may not entirely eliminate the backlog, it helps make progress in reducing it over time. By addressing recently submitted cases promptly, USCIS can provide faster decisions, prevent backlog growth, and increase its overall capacity to handle pending cases more efficiently. What do you guys think?

Adjudicating newer cases before older cases can help improve efficiency and reduce the backlog over time for the following reasons: 1. Addressing Potential Issues Sooner: By focusing on recently submitted cases, USCIS can identify and address any potential issues or concerns in a more timely manner. This proactive approach allows for prompt resolution of any discrepancies or complications, reducing the need for additional requests for evidence (RFEs) or further delays. 2. Preventing Backlog Expansion: Prioritizing newer cases prevents the backlog from growing even larger. By promptly processing recently submitted cases, USCIS prevents them from adding to the existing backlog. This approach helps ensure that the backlog does not become more overwhelming and allows the agency to manage its workload more effectively. Processing newer cases first allows USCIS to identify and address any issues or errors more quickly, as well as to ensure that applicants who are still waiting for a decision have their cases reviewed and adjudicated in a timely manner. This can help to reduce overall processing times and improve the experience for applicants. Additionally, by prioritizing newer cases, USCIS can ensure that they are adhering to any changes or updates to their new policies and manuals (like the use of the IOE/digitalization of applications). Again, while this approach may not entirely eliminate the backlog, it helps make progress in reducing it over time. By addressing recently submitted cases promptly, USCIS can provide faster decisions, prevent backlog growth, and increase its overall capacity to handle pending cases more efficiently. What do you guys think?