08/13/09- N-400 received by USCIS
Uscis is truly case specific. I had a Dui 5yrs ago, a bunch of traffic citations all 5yrs older but still, my N-400 experience has been very smooth.

08/19/09- Check cashed
08/22/09- Received notice of Action- receipt
08/25/09- Online status updated - RFE
09/04/09- Called Customer service 800 about RFE
09/09/09- Local field Office called me to pick up fingerprint appointment letter.
09/09/09- FP done
10/01/09- Interview notice recv'd.
11/13/09- Interview d-day. Approved.
00/00/00- Oath ceremony
00/00/00- Applied for passport and passport card.
00/00/00- Received passport.

Applied Oct.5, 2009
Finger Print Oct.29, 2009
Interview Jan 15, 2010
I am studying for the interview now.

My US citizenship application took a total of 3 and half months. The entire process was very easy and straightforward. I got the naturalization certificate on the same day. Be sure to take some reading materials with you on the interview day because it's not fun sitting for 3 hours doing nothing. Be very familiar with your application, especially the last few pages where you have to check yes or no. The interviewer will ask you to answer yes or no to all those questions again during the interview. The civic part was a breeze, I was asked the following questions:
1, how long do we elect a president?
2, what's one of the longest river in the US?
3, who lived in the US before the Europeans got here?
4, when was the declaration of independence adopted?
5, who is the speaker of the house right now?
6, what do we call the first 10 amendments?

Then I was asked to read the sentence "where is the white house?" and write "the white house is in Washington DC."

after that the interviewer congratulated me and told me to wait for my name to be called for the oath ceremony. The whole thing took about 5 hours, the interview took 10 minutes.

Good luck guys, this is where the American Dream really begins.

Total time from mailing N400 to getting certificate: 4 months
N400 send: 6/22/2009
Finger print: 7/15
Interview: 10/21
Oath: 10/22
Got certificate: 10/22

Arrived 30 minutes early, parking can be difficult, get there at least 45 minutes before your appt.
Once you cross security check, take elevator to second floor and give appointment letter to Check-in window. The officer will then call you in when ready. My appt was 1.25, yet I was called in close to 2.30; and that's common as the office gets large number of cases.
Interview itself was fairly easy; started with writing a simple english sentence. Officer then goes over every question on N-400 basically making sure you understand it. At the end, you sign bottom part of N-400.
Civics questions (all from the booklet)
1. What is supreme law of the land
2. Who vetoes the bills
3. What is capital of your state
4. Who was the first president etc
I thought that part was so easy that everyone must be passing it. (Afterwards, I met someone who had flunked though. I guess failing it is pretty hard if you read booklet thoroughly even once.)

Interview officer was courteous, she said I did very well and congratulated me. She said another officer will verify the application and will let me know the result shortly. I came back to waiting room. By now, it was closer to 2.45PM.

Many people were waiting for Oath letter and I finally got it around 3.30.

The office usually conducts single oath ceremony per day, but on that day they ran 3. (1, 2 & 3pm)
But I missed the 3PM oath same day, and was asked to return next day at 1.

The next day was much more relaxed and fun than first. Checked in again and was told to head to seating area near ceremony rooms. Here, another officer asks and confirms the question on back of oath letter (did you get married since your interview, joined communist party etc).
Then long wait, we were finally queued up around 2.15. They first showed us the naturalization certificate and make sure your DOB and name are correct. Then you get a number and take a seat in ceremony hall. You also get a US flag, and two small interesting booklets, about constitution, great speeches by American leaders, famous foreign born Americans etc.
Long wait till everyone is seated and finally the director came to podium around 3PM.
She administered the Oath, explained rights and responsibilities etc. Then showed a couple of videos, one showing American landmarks, Oath ceremonies etc. Had nice music. Another one by President Obama, a short but excellent speech.
Then we queue back to check out window, where we get our certificate. They tell you over and over to make sure everything is right before you leave, so please do.

Tips:
1. Food is not permitted inside and on both days it took 2-3 hours; so make sure you eat/snack before entering. They only have water inside (no vending machines).
2. On Oath day, bring your family and take pictures. This is (likely) once in a lifetime moment.
3. Please bring something interesting to read, the wait is long and boring.
4. Cellphones: you can bring it in, but please make sure its turned off or on vibrate. You'll make officers very mad if it rings during interview or ceremony.
5. Be confident, courteous and enjoy the process.

06/03/09 - N400 mailed
06/13/09 - application received
07/15/09 - Received notice for fingerprint on 07/28/09
08/21/09 - Received notice for interview on Oct 7, 2009
10/07/09 - I passed!!!!!
Note: waiting for oath taking notice. wish me luck...

July 20th = N-400 mailed
july 28th = Application Received
August 19th = Fingerprints
October 13th = Interview

Wish me luck..

Thanks,

God Bless America

I entry my n400 on april 15th, they received on april 20th, finger printed on may 12th, interviewed on july 8th, oath will be on september 8th.
Total 4 months and 23 days here in Jacksonville , FL

Myself and my wife filed N400.Is it necessary to send requested information to send separately. Any one of them can you please advise me as earlyas possible. Thank you

I filed my N400 application based on lawful permanent resident for FIVE (5) years.
08/03/2009 - N400 Application mailed
08/05/2009 - Application received
08/07/2009 - Check Cahsed
IN philadelphia local USCIS office, how long to take to complete entire process.Any one know about this.

I filed my n400 applicaton based on being a lawful permanent resident for 5 yrs.
7/13/2009 -> mailed out N400 application
7/16/2009 -> application received by department of homeland security
8/12/2009 -> fingerprint appointment at NJ application center
I wonder how long I'll have to wait for the interview. I think I'm gonna start reviewing the civic questions now even though I know most of it; just need to brush up on the details. They are not just for the test, as a US citizen, it's important to possess basic civic knowledge.