Citizenship

On Friday March 26th, 2021 I became U.S. citizen. Arrived for Oath at 07:30am. Oath was done by 08:30am. Everything was very smooth. Thank God this immigration journey has finally come to an end.

I am a green card holder and will have a fingerprint soon, what documents they need to have on appointment day?

Both my wife and I completed the N400 interviews yesterday and were approved and placed in line for the oath ceremony. The interviewing officers told that we should receive our letters in 2 - 4 weeks.

I had my appointment at 9:30 AM and I was at the location exactly 15 mins before as mentioned in the letter. However, when I went there was a huge line outside the building, 2 separate lines, one for Interview and other for Oath ceremony. Each person was called in about 5-10 mins apart from the line for the security check inside the building and they would alternate between the 2 lines. I asked the lady in front of me what time was her appointment time and she said 10:15, I was really nervous by hearing that and thought was I late for my appointment, she asked what time was mine, I said 9:30 and she asked if I want to go ahead of her. Once we swapped positions I asked the guy in front and he said his appointment was at 9:30, I was bit relaxed after that. Once I was called inside the building (approx 10:15 AM) the security officer asked to show the appointment letter, and then read a board showing some Covid 19 questions and he would come back in couple of minutes, he came back and asked If my answer is 'Yes' for any of the checklist, I said 'NO' and proceeded for the security check.

Cleared the security check and went to the meeting room the officer there asked for the appointment letter again, checked something on the computer and asked to go to another room for the interview. About 8 - 10 people who went in much before me were seated there, I took a seat and waited. About 10 mins later an officer came out and called my name (ahead of all the people seated there) and told he would be my interviewing officer.

He asked me was there a big line outside? I said Yes and he was Ah, I was thinking why is everyone showing up late for their interview. The officer was very nice, took me to a room, asked me to stand up and take a oath and then take a seat. Took photograph and fingerprint. The only documents he asked was the appointment letter and my green card, that too from 6 ft. away, I just held it up and he glanced.

The interview itself was pretty straight forward, asked some basic questions like where I work, job role, family, kids, address, my job and role before I came to the US etc. Then proceeded with six Civic questions, once I answered all he stopped and proceeded to read and write on the tab. After all the YES / NO questions he said he would approve my application, but since my biometrics was done more than a year ago (15Jan2020), they would have to run it again and it may take couple of weeks. He congratulated me gave the approval letter and when I checked my account online today morning it says In line for the oath ceremony.

My wife's interview was at 1:45 PM and her experience was totally different. We went there at 12:30 PM (after my experience in the morning). But this time the security officer (different one) wouldn't let anyone stand in the line 15 mins before their appointment time, He would walk around asking everyone their appointment time and only let people within 15 mins of their appointment time stand in line (much efficient).

My wife's interview questions (apart from the Civics and read / write) were mostly around my status, where I work etc. and she said the officer asked lot of questions and finally approved. Even here status online says oath ceremony will be scheduled.

My recommendation based on this experience is, if you are filling form N400 for your spouse, take a copy of the same and ask them to read it at least twice before the day of the interview, so that that they are aware of what is in the form and not contradict what you filled when the officer asks in the interview (may forget / misstate something when you are nervous about the interview).

Good luck everyone!! Looking forward for the oath ceremony letter now!!!

I had my citizenship interview today, the officer said he couldn't make a decision at this time and if anything else is needed they will let me know. 20 minutes later my status changed online saying oath ceremony will be scheduled. Does this mean a decision has already been made and i got approved ?

Hi everyone, does the Columbus, Ohio field office conduct interview and oath ceremonies on the same day? Also how long does it take to apply untill oath in Columbus?

I had my oath ceremony today, my N400 interview was on Monday (Los Angeles field office). So happy that this journey is truly over. The ceremony was very fast! Very impressed with how organized they were. I also applied for my passport today. If you have already done your N400 interview and are waiting for your oath ceremony O suggest that you start looking for an in person passport application appointment right now because it takes a month or so to get one. I was lucky I found one for today!
Best of luck everyone

Hello everyone! Applying for N-400 based on marriage. Got interview notice for April. In the notice, does not say that spouse is part of the approved people that can come with you. Good idea to take spouse to N-400 interview if the application is marriage based?

Case filed: last week of November 2019
Interview: 1st week of March 2021

Interview was quick, took about 20 mins and was approved. I haven’t heard anything since- the status says Oath will be scheduled. Anyone in the Sacramento field office waiting for oath letter?

My loooong journey is coming to the end. This forum helped me a lot to stay sane and wait for the process to run its course.
Today, I had my combo interview at LA office. I just got one interview letter for N400 and no mention of my I751 case. I called USCIS and also messaged them through myuscis account and both times I was told to bring my spouse to the interview.
The check in process was very fast. They just checked my temperature and my husband and I went to the waiting room, there were about 10-15 people in the room.
An officer called my name after 30 minutes, my husband and I went to him, he asked for my GC which I didn’t have since I got an extension stamp in my passport. So he got my passport and asked what documents I have for my I751 case ( this all happened in the hallway we didn’t go to any rooms for this part) I should him the thick binder that I had prepared. He just grabbed our last tax return and then said we should wait and he will call us in 10 minutes.
He called my name in 15 minutes, told my husband that he doesn’t need to come and took me to the interview office. I took an oath and then he started with I751 case. He double checked my name DOB, my husband’s name and DOB and then asked for marriage certificate and approved the case!
Then moved to N400 interview, civic questions
1- who vetoes the bills
2- what was one reason for civil war
3- why there are 50 stars on the flag
4- how many senators
5- name one state that borders Mexico
I don’t remember the last question.
Then writing and reading
Then apparently I haven’t checked no on a couple of yes/no questions lol so he asked me those and added to the application and then asked the last few yes/no questions about are you willing to defend the US...
then he said that I am approved and I signed the pledge of allegiance on the I pad.
And then he said he scheduled my oath ceremony! Printed the appointment letter and gave it to me🎉🎉🎉
I am beyond joy that this journey is coming to an end. Please check my other posts for timeline.
Good luck everyone

Filed n400 on Feb 1st 2020 via Online
Bio-Metrics on Feb 8th 2020 (OakLand Service Center) - Hope this falls under SFO
Tentative Completion Date - Change to Unknown from Feb 2021

Is there anyone around this filing date got your interview dates confirmed? Not sure, whats the current priority date is current now.