Citizenship

PD: August 16, 2017
Interview : November 14, 2017

I have finished the interview literally in 10 minutes. It was scheduled to 12:50 but I checked in around 12:25. I waited for 10 minutes for them to call me in. As I got out of the office it was not even 12:50.

I have not even shown a single paperwork (paid tickets, tax pile, etc.) to the officer. Everything stayed in my bag! Very fast and super easy interview. If I break it down:

3 minutes : Welcoming an going through the application faster than the speed of light:)
1 minute : Read & write a sentence
3 minutes: Civic tests....simple questions (I missed one though!).
1 minute: Signing a few paperwork
2 minutes: Getting the paperwork showing " I pass the interview" and discussing where/when the oath ceremony could be.

Good luck for others. Fingers crossed for the oath ceremony letter.

N400 was filed on Nov 8, 2016
FP: Dec 22, 16
Interviewed and passed on Nov 3, 2017
Status changed to In line for Oath Ceremony on Nov 8, 17.

Any idea how long it takes to be scheduled for Oath? I am kind of impatient and at the same time very excited for the Oath Ceremony and hopefully I get over with the final step soon.
 

Hey Guys, hope you all doing well, I am Houston Filer PD 3/12/17 and still in Line for an interview and it's really frustrating for waiting such long time so I decided to file for Ombudsman and already did , so do you think it's might help?
 

Anyone in Ft Myers field office, my case has been online for scheduling interview since July 6
I called the 1800 and they said processing times are 6 months for that specific field office they received my case June 12

Anyone has filled in Ft myers around those dates????

We are going on vacation and obviously citizenship is more important is just so frustrating to be waiting and waiting with no answer and not being able to make plans for the holidays.

Thank you so much!!

PD 04-26-2017
Fingerprints done 05-22-2017
Still waiting status shows fingerprints appointment was scheduled.
My sis sent application on 04-26-2017. Fingerprints done 05-24-2017. She got interview letter 11-05-2017. Mine status still showing fingerprints appointment was scheduled since May 2017.

Hi guys, I recently received an interview letter for Nov 16 but it got cancelled 10 days ago and I still dont have a new interview date. Has anyone experienced anything like that? What caused it? How long will I have to wait now? My case is very straightforward. Thanks in advance.

Hello,

I was recently approved after my interview (yay!), and I was wondering how much notice is usually given for oath ceremonies once letters arrive in the mail.
Also, is there a way to know when ceremonies are scheduled? Like is there a calendar of dates or something? I have a trip scheduled for next month and I'm afraid it'll fall on the ceremony day.
If anyone has any insight, especially from the Oakland Park office, I would really appreciate it. Thank you!

I think since 2 or 3 months ago there is no "FINGERPRINT HAS BEEN SCHEDULED" in USCIS steps.
It seems that only "CASE WAS RECEIVED"+ " INLINE FOR AN INTERVIEW+" INTERVIEW HAS BEEN SCHEDULEDC" steps are before interview.
What do you think?

PD 11/14/2016, Houston FO, after a super long wait, Received the interview letter today, will be interviewed on Dec 11, hope I could catch the Dec 13 oath ceremony! Hope everyone will get your letters soon!

Case received: 1/21/17
Biometrics: 3/14/17
Interview: 9/21/2017

Heres a little background: I was born in India and came to this country when I was six months old. I did all my schooling including bachelors, masters and doctorate all on the East Coast I applied for citizenship finally because my green card and indian passport where expiring at the same time and I did not want to deal with the indian consulate in NYC

Anyway, my interview was schedule at 7:45 but I was not called in until 9:00am. I introduced myself, smiled, and shook hands with my IO. we made small talk until we got to his office. I took my oath, sat down, and he asked for my green card, passport with valid stamps, and ID. He remarked that I should pass this easily since I have been in the US for 26 years..my whole life. He immediately asked me to read and write a sentence, and six civics questions. I got them all right. Then we went through my application. He verified how many times and for how long I was out of the US (3 trips totaling 35 days). He asked about my family, what my brother and mother do, about when my father passed away etc. We went through the addresses I had listed (I was in college so I had 5 addresses in 5 years). Then we verified the questions in the end. I came prepared with my tax returns, Selective service etc. He filed my selective service paper and a copy of my fathers death certificate.

The whole interview was about 30 minutes. At the end of the interview, he said "you passed the exam with flying colors, your application was perfect, and you were pleasant to talk to, however I can't approve your application because you because you became a citizen in 2001" I was like "what?!?!" Then he pulled a paper out of my file and it was a copy of my dads certificate of citizenship. I had no idea he was one and he passed away in 2011. The IO said the law changed in 2001 and if you had 1 parent as a US citizen before you turned 18 and after 2001, you derived citizenship
It was bittersweet because it meant I spent 750 dollars on an application I didn't need. He told me I can apply for a certificate which is 1100.00 dollars or a passport which is 190. I just applied for my passport today.

TIPS:

Be friendly. From the moment he called me In, we made small talk. I asked about his family, about the job, whether he liked it, if he ever gets to sneak out etc. Remember, your application is black and white. You need to add some color during the interview. Be respectful, friendly, and down to earth

Do not focus on prefix NBC, IOE or whatever. I brought up this forum to the IO and he laughed. He said sometimes they go on there are laugh at what people ask. The IO told me PREFIX MEANS NOTHING

They are very backed up. Hartford is behind 4 months, and LI NY is behind 6 months. The IO said it will be worse because of the fear our leader is sparking. He said dont be surprised if it takes >1 year

Traffic violations: I was pulled over for speeding on 7/29/17. Because I did not have my wallet, I had a civil summons. I appeared at the court house on 8/29 but it was rescheduled for 9/29. I did not disclose it because the court told me if i come in on 9/29 with a copy of my license, it will be dismissed and not on my record. Furthermore, my mom had to violations; not displaying handicap sticker and parking in fire zone. she paid one and one was dismissed. we did not disclose it. Sometimes less is more: if you have an offense over 500, dui, dwi, and suspension....report it and have proof

They know everything already. His file had copies of my leases, green card application, original passport application, where i went to school, college etc. even had info from when i was searched at the airport one time for having meatballs in my carry on. Do not lie and be ready to explain yourself

Do not rely on the website. it doesnt work. I had my interview in september and my status still says biometrics...

Bring a US state issued ID with a signature. Two peopl infront of me had european IDs and were turned away

good luck