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Waiting for Decision
Hello all, my interview was last May 21, 2019. It’s been a month and I still have not heard back from them as to whether my application has been approved or not. Is anyone else on the same boat? My field office is in Houston. This waiting game is so stressful.
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Waiting is almost over
Hello beautiful people, it’s me again.
Today I just got my Oath Ceremony scheduled in the mail. After 8 months in the process and 7 years living here in the US so the day finally comes.
Here is my timeline:
-December 7, 2018: application was received
-December 8: biometrics appointment were scheduled for Christmas eve ( when I was there at the place for biometric, the place was closed because Mr President signed the paper saying that Christmas eve is a Federal Holiday)
-December 22: another biometrics appointment was scheduled for January 2
-January 11, 2019: biometrics were reviewed
-May 9: interview was scheduled
-June15: interview day
-June 15: application was approved
-June18: Ceremony was scheduled for July 10.
I’m counting down to the day.
About my interview experience:My IO was super nice and friendly, I was expecting a really mean one but God blessed me. My interview was on a Saturday so it wasn’t that much people at the place but i still have to wait more than an hour for the IO came to me and the reason why was the IO was really patient to an 80 years old lady who stay in the US for 10 years and her dream finally come true: become a US citizen, the IO cried bc she was so happy for that old lady. After that my interview went really smooth and easy. It wasn’t like an interview at all, just like a talk between friends. For the civic questions, it has one question she asked me: “when do people celebrate my birthday”. In my mind I was like what is she talking about, then I wish I know her bday, then I was smart for a second, I asked her: “is it July4?”, she go: that is right, lol. Then she asked me to read a question on a tablet and then she read something for me to write on the tablet also. After that she said congrats to me bc I just passed the test, and told me that the letter will come to the mail from 3 to 5 weeks. However, it just came today, sooner than I expected.
So my dears, keep the hope, your day will come too. God bless America, and you guys.
Today I just got my Oath Ceremony scheduled in the mail. After 8 months in the process and 7 years living here in the US so the day finally comes.
Here is my timeline:
-December 7, 2018: application was received
-December 8: biometrics appointment were scheduled for Christmas eve ( when I was there at the place for biometric, the place was closed because Mr President signed the paper saying that Christmas eve is a Federal Holiday)
-December 22: another biometrics appointment was scheduled for January 2
-January 11, 2019: biometrics were reviewed
-May 9: interview was scheduled
-June15: interview day
-June 15: application was approved
-June18: Ceremony was scheduled for July 10.
I’m counting down to the day.
About my interview experience:My IO was super nice and friendly, I was expecting a really mean one but God blessed me. My interview was on a Saturday so it wasn’t that much people at the place but i still have to wait more than an hour for the IO came to me and the reason why was the IO was really patient to an 80 years old lady who stay in the US for 10 years and her dream finally come true: become a US citizen, the IO cried bc she was so happy for that old lady. After that my interview went really smooth and easy. It wasn’t like an interview at all, just like a talk between friends. For the civic questions, it has one question she asked me: “when do people celebrate my birthday”. In my mind I was like what is she talking about, then I wish I know her bday, then I was smart for a second, I asked her: “is it July4?”, she go: that is right, lol. Then she asked me to read a question on a tablet and then she read something for me to write on the tablet also. After that she said congrats to me bc I just passed the test, and told me that the letter will come to the mail from 3 to 5 weeks. However, it just came today, sooner than I expected.
So my dears, keep the hope, your day will come too. God bless America, and you guys.
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Naturalization based on 3years rule GC
Hi folks!
I applied for naturalization at Manhattan office.
My info:
- filed May 15th, 20019
- biometric notice May 18th, 2019
- biometric date June 5th, 2019th
So my naturalization based on 3 years rule, married to the citizen. From your experience, did IO ask for any proofs of legitimacy of marriage?
And another question if any of New Yorkers received interview letter earlier than estimate from uscis profile?
Thank you
I applied for naturalization at Manhattan office.
My info:
- filed May 15th, 20019
- biometric notice May 18th, 2019
- biometric date June 5th, 2019th
So my naturalization based on 3 years rule, married to the citizen. From your experience, did IO ask for any proofs of legitimacy of marriage?
And another question if any of New Yorkers received interview letter earlier than estimate from uscis profile?
Thank you
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Naturalization Experience
So I had my naturalization ceremony today in San Diego. My timeline is below,
- Applied 1/10/2018
- Biometrics 5/10/2018
- Interview notification 3/28/2019
- Interview 5/6/2019
- Oath notification 5/25/2019
- Oath ceremony 6/19/2019
My case was quite weird in that it took 4 months to do my biometrics and almost a year to clear the background check. My interview was scheduled as soon as I cleared the background check. I’m from one of the banned countries.
It was a really stressful process for me due to the political climate and stalled application. I remember at the beginning, I was checking my status update daily, but as the days passed, my excitement turned into stress. At some point, I just stopped checking the status and decided to live my life and not think about my application. This is the best advise I can give to those still in the process. It was a great day. Applicants were from 77 countries. Truly beautiful. I’m now a proud American!
Unless someone has a question, this will be my last post here. Thank you to all the posters here who made the process easier. Best of luck!
- Applied 1/10/2018
- Biometrics 5/10/2018
- Interview notification 3/28/2019
- Interview 5/6/2019
- Oath notification 5/25/2019
- Oath ceremony 6/19/2019
My case was quite weird in that it took 4 months to do my biometrics and almost a year to clear the background check. My interview was scheduled as soon as I cleared the background check. I’m from one of the banned countries.
It was a really stressful process for me due to the political climate and stalled application. I remember at the beginning, I was checking my status update daily, but as the days passed, my excitement turned into stress. At some point, I just stopped checking the status and decided to live my life and not think about my application. This is the best advise I can give to those still in the process. It was a great day. Applicants were from 77 countries. Truly beautiful. I’m now a proud American!
Unless someone has a question, this will be my last post here. Thank you to all the posters here who made the process easier. Best of luck!
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Estimated Wait Time = 21 days!
How accurate is the estimated wait time for USCIS? Mine says the estimated wait time is 21 days and the case completion time is August 2020. I applied on the basis of qualifying military service so my application is expedited.
Does anyone have any idea if they are in fact looking at getting my stuff finalized in 21 days? Or if I should just not worry about that estimated wait time?
Does anyone have any idea if they are in fact looking at getting my stuff finalized in 21 days? Or if I should just not worry about that estimated wait time?
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Nice staff
My interview was in Philadelphia office on 41st street few days ago. The staff in the USCIS office was extremely polite and very helping. They announced my name on time, officer shook hand and walked me to his office. Asked me if I am expecting a lawyer then asked to raise my right hand and to take oath that everything I would say would be all truth and nothing but truth. Asked me to be seated, took my picture with computer camera, verified the GC, the invitation letter and ID, verified me with my finger prints, downloaded questions for me and complained about slow computers which will be upgraded soon. Questions were about constitution and about civil war etc.
Once questions were answered he asked me if I want my name to be changed, went over all the yes/no questions randomly, be careful some questions are no and some yes so make sure to listen carefully before answering.
Next step was to read a question from the ipad screen and write the answer on the ipad screen. which completes my reading/writing test.
While waiting for computer to print results he pleasantly talked a little bit about my case and informed me that he is approving my case and recommending for oath ceremony. I would receive a letter in mail in few days with the date of Oath ceremony. If you have any travel plans you can request a date change for oath ceremony.
Once questions were answered he asked me if I want my name to be changed, went over all the yes/no questions randomly, be careful some questions are no and some yes so make sure to listen carefully before answering.
Next step was to read a question from the ipad screen and write the answer on the ipad screen. which completes my reading/writing test.
While waiting for computer to print results he pleasantly talked a little bit about my case and informed me that he is approving my case and recommending for oath ceremony. I would receive a letter in mail in few days with the date of Oath ceremony. If you have any travel plans you can request a date change for oath ceremony.
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The sweet Final End.(Dallas/Fort worth)
Hi Folks,
I need to thank God for the successful journey so far, for making it possible for me. I was called for interview on may 13th 2019. Today is my interview day it was a successful end. I was place under oath my marriage was verified and validate after that she ask me civic question which i passed. Written and reading went well.She surprised me by given me a oath letter for next week Thursday at Dallas/Fort worth location.My journey end up at exactly 1 year two weeks. However, the patient dog eat a fattest bone.I wasn't expect the oath letter today i thought i still need to wait for couple of weeks or moths before i will call for oath. As the Lord we have it she gave me the oath letter..........The sweet final End. I can finally say i'm part of the country After 15 years in west both in Europe and US. God bless America
I need to thank God for the successful journey so far, for making it possible for me. I was called for interview on may 13th 2019. Today is my interview day it was a successful end. I was place under oath my marriage was verified and validate after that she ask me civic question which i passed. Written and reading went well.She surprised me by given me a oath letter for next week Thursday at Dallas/Fort worth location.My journey end up at exactly 1 year two weeks. However, the patient dog eat a fattest bone.I wasn't expect the oath letter today i thought i still need to wait for couple of weeks or moths before i will call for oath. As the Lord we have it she gave me the oath letter..........The sweet final End. I can finally say i'm part of the country After 15 years in west both in Europe and US. God bless America
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Newyork
Hi everyone please help.
Thanks be to God, I got my interview scheduled for this week.
But the thing is am in newyork and my interview is at New Jersey.
Has anyone experience this before and also I heard the interview and oat ceremony is same day at that field and if so do I apply for my passport over there.
How was the experience there please?
And please advise on why exactly I need to take to the interview.
Do I need to go with my tax returns.
Thanks
Thanks be to God, I got my interview scheduled for this week.
But the thing is am in newyork and my interview is at New Jersey.
Has anyone experience this before and also I heard the interview and oat ceremony is same day at that field and if so do I apply for my passport over there.
How was the experience there please?
And please advise on why exactly I need to take to the interview.
Do I need to go with my tax returns.
Thanks
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lived outside country for first 18th months of 5 year window
Hi Everyone,
Can someone with experience help me get some clarity on this situation. The first 18 months of my current 5 year window was outside the US and I filed by taxes with that address. However, I came back to US for visits every 5 months. Since then, I have been living in the US.
Do I have a chance of getting approved, when my address on the form for those 18 months is outside the country. I plan on getting a lawyer, but most lawyers said they won't attend the interview, should I get a lawyer that will attend?
Anyone else that had a similar situation?
Thanks
Can someone with experience help me get some clarity on this situation. The first 18 months of my current 5 year window was outside the US and I filed by taxes with that address. However, I came back to US for visits every 5 months. Since then, I have been living in the US.
Do I have a chance of getting approved, when my address on the form for those 18 months is outside the country. I plan on getting a lawyer, but most lawyers said they won't attend the interview, should I get a lawyer that will attend?
Anyone else that had a similar situation?
Thanks
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Change the address
Hi everyone!!
I applied Dec 16, 2018 and I did my fingerprint Jan 2, 2019 and my status is still showing Case Is Being Actively Reviewed. And Estimated wait time: 5 months. So now I’m going to move to another apartment next month in same city and state. My question is Must I change my address from the website or I have to send the new lease to them ?
Thank you
I applied Dec 16, 2018 and I did my fingerprint Jan 2, 2019 and my status is still showing Case Is Being Actively Reviewed. And Estimated wait time: 5 months. So now I’m going to move to another apartment next month in same city and state. My question is Must I change my address from the website or I have to send the new lease to them ?
Thank you
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