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Hello all,
This is my first post, but for months now, I've been reading through all the helpful posts in these threads. So.. I figure I'll share my experience with you.
Hopefully someone will find this post somewhat useful, and help assess their timeline in comparison with mine.
1) I applied in early April and received my "Receipt notice" later that same month.
2) I received my "Fingerprinting notice" in early May and was scheduled for the biometrics later that same month.
3) I received my "Interview notice" in late September, and it was scheduled for mid-December.
4) This morning:
- I went to the center 20 minutes earlier than scheduled, and submitted my notice.
- Waited 45 minutes until my name was called for the interview. That procedure took around 15 minutes, and was given a questionnaire to fill when it was over.
- Waited 15 minutes until my name was called and submitted the questionnaire and my trusty Permanent Resident card and was given a Congratulatory Oath card in return.
- Waited for around another 20 minutes until everyone that got interviewed has their own Oath cards.
- I was then shepherded with the rest of the hopefuls (and their families) to the room where we gave our allegiance to the USofA!
It took around 30 minutes for the pleasantries, oath, picture taking, accolades, people crying, etc.
- Much like a graduation handing out diplomas, after viewing a couple of videos starring George W. Bush and an inspiring music vid, we were handed our spanking new Certificate of Naturalization.
5) And that's pretty much it. LOL I then headed across the street to the post office and applied for my blue passport.
I was fortunate enough to live in New Jersey, where the process was surprisingly, and thankfully efficient. According to the person who swore us in, the center in Newark is the only center in the nation that let Nat applicants get interviewed, receive oath docs, sworn in, and be given their certificates in one speedy McDonalds drive-thru progress.
Tips:
- Bring ALL passports, including old ones you haven't used in years in addition to your recent one.
- Bring all your 1040s for the past 5 to 6 years.
- During your biometrics, you might have been given a Civics pamphlet with an included Audio CD... sync that CD with your MP3 Player and listen to it while waiting for your turn. Make sure that volume is low enough so you can hear the loudspeakers when they call out individuals' names. It was a big help.. Specially Track 2.
Hope this helps
if you got anything negative to say, you can Kiss My American Butt. heheh JK.
Good Luck All!
This is my first post, but for months now, I've been reading through all the helpful posts in these threads. So.. I figure I'll share my experience with you.
Hopefully someone will find this post somewhat useful, and help assess their timeline in comparison with mine.1) I applied in early April and received my "Receipt notice" later that same month.
2) I received my "Fingerprinting notice" in early May and was scheduled for the biometrics later that same month.
3) I received my "Interview notice" in late September, and it was scheduled for mid-December.
4) This morning:
- I went to the center 20 minutes earlier than scheduled, and submitted my notice.
- Waited 45 minutes until my name was called for the interview. That procedure took around 15 minutes, and was given a questionnaire to fill when it was over.
- Waited 15 minutes until my name was called and submitted the questionnaire and my trusty Permanent Resident card and was given a Congratulatory Oath card in return.
- Waited for around another 20 minutes until everyone that got interviewed has their own Oath cards.
- I was then shepherded with the rest of the hopefuls (and their families) to the room where we gave our allegiance to the USofA!
It took around 30 minutes for the pleasantries, oath, picture taking, accolades, people crying, etc.- Much like a graduation handing out diplomas, after viewing a couple of videos starring George W. Bush and an inspiring music vid, we were handed our spanking new Certificate of Naturalization.
5) And that's pretty much it. LOL I then headed across the street to the post office and applied for my blue passport.
I was fortunate enough to live in New Jersey, where the process was surprisingly, and thankfully efficient. According to the person who swore us in, the center in Newark is the only center in the nation that let Nat applicants get interviewed, receive oath docs, sworn in, and be given their certificates in one speedy McDonalds drive-thru progress.
Tips:
- Bring ALL passports, including old ones you haven't used in years in addition to your recent one.
- Bring all your 1040s for the past 5 to 6 years.
- During your biometrics, you might have been given a Civics pamphlet with an included Audio CD... sync that CD with your MP3 Player and listen to it while waiting for your turn. Make sure that volume is low enough so you can hear the loudspeakers when they call out individuals' names. It was a big help.. Specially Track 2.
Hope this helps
if you got anything negative to say, you can Kiss My American Butt. heheh JK.Good Luck All!
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