Citizenship

Hello everyone,

I wanted to add my timeline here because it was helpful to me when I was going through the process to know the experience of others. I applied in Tampa and it took about 7 months from beginning to finsih. There was also a name change involved so I put the steps I followed for that as well. Good luck to you and congratulations!

Citizenship timeline

- 3/28/17 - Citizenship paperwork delivered
- 4/8/17 - Receipt received
- 4/12/17 - Biometrics Notification
- 4/14/17 - Biometric letter
- 4/25/17 - Biometrics appointment
- 4/27/17 - In line for interview notification
- 9/1/17 - Interview notification
- 9/8/17 - Interview letter
- 10/11/17 - Interview
- 10/16/17 - In line for Oath scheduling
- 10/19/17 - Notice of Oath date mailed
- 10/24/17 - Oath letter received
- 10/27/17 - Oath ceremony
- 10/30/17 - Applied for Passport (expedited)
- 11/6/17 - Received Passport

Changing name with citizenship
- Send in application for passport. You’ll be required to send in your proof of citizenship document, but it will be returned to you.
- Go to SSA for updated Social Security card (it takes 2 weeks for your name to be updated by INS) You’ll need to show your citizenship document!
- Get a new license - Bring your passport, your letter you just received at SSA. Some places allow you to register to vote there
- If you have Global Entry or TSA you’ll need to visit one of their offices in person to update your travel info, bring your new passport.
- Update all the airlines (Some require a picture ID be faxed in with a letter to update your name)