Sent N400 on July 25 th.
Received notice from Nebraska on November 1 stating I owed more in fees.
A week later I sent a letter with copy of post office receipt showing that my package was post marked before the July 30th deadline
Towards the end of November i received a letter back stating I didn't owe additional fees and within a short time would receive notice for fingerprinting.
To date...nothing further received.

So much for Baltimore trying to speed things up...Today's the last day to register to vote for the primaries in MD...so that means they are definitely out of question for me since I didn't hear a sound from Baltimore... Not that it came as a shock anyway...

Man I wish this thread was more alive with more news to report...

I keep checking your non-updated time line . I we are behind you at Baltimore. I also hope you hear something soon, as that would give me an idea about our case.

I'm so pissed off to see there are people who filed months after july 2007 who already have interview dates!!WTF!!!
Kud, hopefully I will have some news sooner rather than later...I wouldn't count on it too much though...

i think time of interview depends first on service center and then mainly on Local office, so you should only worry if people who filed after you and get interviews at your Field office before you https://egov.uscis.gov/crisgwi/go?action=of....office_type=LO

once you know your local offfice you can check what are they processing here: https://egov.uscis.gov/cris/jsps/ptimes.jsp

Dear July filers, please post your news, it would help all of waiting people, thank you!

Application sent: 07.28.2007
Received by INS: 07.30.2007
Check cleared : 10.26.2007 (paid old fees)
Notice of action : 11.09.2007
Fingerprint Notice: 11.13.2007
Fingerprints Taken: 12.04.2007
Interview letter:
Interview:

I know that, I didn't mean there is a problem with my case (there isn't, actually my noa states 180 days as notification period so it is much better than most), I was specifically referring to some people who sent their application months after july to VSC (like many of us) and already have interviews scheduled at their distric office (no it doesn't happen to be mine). I stumbled upon a couple of timelines both on here and elsewhere and yes, It still pisses me off, regardless or not it is a problem at the service center or the district office. I am just venting.

ETA: I don't think july filers aren't posting because of lazyness..this thread is dead simply because there is no freaking news for anyone appearently....

I've seen one or two July filers (elsewhere) posting that they have received interview notice. One was a TSC filer via San Antonio office who sent their N400 6 days before I did, and seems to have just missed the big bulge that occurred at the end of July. Their NOA had stated "notification withn 90 days" - which is a lot shorter than my own "365 days." Another was a VSC filer. Interview appointments are for February and March.

The only optimistic thing I can think of to say is that we July filers have to be at the front of the line of all the folks waiting now. It's just that there are so many of us.


N400 to TSC 26 July 2007
Cheque cashed 19 Nov 2007
NOA 26 Nov 2007 ("365 days")
Finger prints(1) 17 Dec 2007(Oklahoma City)
Fingerprint re-take 22 Jan 2008
Interview ????????????

I don't understand why you guys havent received your interview dates yet. There are a few people who i saw filed after july that got their interviews but i guess its the location that's the issue.. once again, I wish you all the best..

Thank you Verika..I don't understand it either...I think they might be processing N-400 applications of people who also have a pending I-751 first, but I'm not sure...oh well hopefully someone will post news in here soon

Hello,
I just did my naturalization ceremony today so I am finally a citizen. Good luck to all who are waiting. I am just very happy its over and done with.....

CONGRATS!!!!Now get to the Post Office to get your passport so it's really OVER!!!
As of me...still no news

Congratulations!

1 less in front of me

I'm still waiting here just to get notification about fingerprinting. My application was sent in on July 25th to Nebraska. They claimed at the beginning of November that I owed more in fees which I didn't because my paperwork was received at their office on July 30th. I had the receipt showing paperwork sent July 25th. I then get a notice later in November that I don't owe the additional fees and I should hear soon about fingerprinting. This is so typical for me though. Ever since getting AOS interview in December 2002, there is always one problem or another and it's not me that has caused it. I've done everything I'm supposed to do.

I just hope citizenship is completed before my son turns 18 in January 2009.

Congrats

what did they ask you?

would u share with us please !

CONGRATULATIONS Verika!

best wishes for your future as a US Citizen.

Same here waiting for interview letter.

They didnt ask me anything. All i had to do was bring in my greencard and a sheet they gave me and checked off if there was any changes since my interview such as marriage, name change or travel out the country and provide proof. I signed my certificate then we had the ceremony which lasted about 40 minutes and they handed out the certificates to the 32 of us who were getting naturalized. Then they told us it was over and we all signed up to vote if we chose then we went home.

Congratulations...and now as churipu said...get you passport ans you are realy done

Congratulations! it's finally over

We mailed the N-400 around the end of June. And got our interview notice about 2-3 weeks ago. It is scheduled for March 19th. We live in Las Vegas and filed with the CSC. What a tough time the wait was!!!!

Thank you for good news! Congratulations!

Congratulations

Hey, everyone.

I have been pretty much lurking here.....not really having anything to add on top of the other posts until now....We were actually a part of the original "faq" back in 1998-1999. I was glad to see it was still going strong!

My husband came over on a fiance visa in Nov 1999, we were married in Jan 2000. We have gone through all of the immigration process but wasn't really in a big hurry to complete his citizenship until we heard of the fee changes. So here we are...in the pool with everyone else that filed in July!

We went to the Wichita, KS office on Dec 3rd for fingerprints and have been waiting *patiently* (HA!) for his notice of interview. Well, it came today, scheduled for April 15th. Unfortunately, it was also accompanied by another letter that stated the following:

"This is to advise you that, due to unforseen circumstances, we have had to cancel the previously scheduled interview on Tuesday, April 15th for the above applicant. WE regret any inconvenience this may cause.

We will advise you of any further action taken on this case, including any rescheduled interview information, under separate notice."

I tried to call in to see if there was a better reason given and got stuck in the automated system, with the "most recent" update being that they entered our information in October.

Has anyone else received a letter like this? It was really disheartening!

Congrats!

Hello and welcome!

I didn't receive a letter like this so unfortunately I cannot help you I hope they will send you another letter soon, THE ONE WITH THE ACTUAL DATE THIS TIME, if not I would schedule an Infopass appointment to go and discuss wtf they're doing with your case by sending a letter like that!!!

Also I am pissed beyond belief although I know I shouldn't be and just be happy for the others... I cannot believe there is an entire thread of november filers who already have their interviews scheduled...WTF!!!!

kshoney - I think Churipu's advice is wise - I'd schedule an Infopass appointment asap!

Churipu - Me too - pissed that is. I'm glad for anybody who gets through the USCIS obstacle course quickly, of course, but it doesn't stop us from feeling bad when there's such a BIG discrepancy in processing times.

You and I and the other July folk ought to be getting interview notices within the next month to 6 weeks - if there's any justice (??)

Congratulations...

Hi all,

I finally got my naturalization interview notice today 02/19. I'm going on 04/18/08 at Philadelphia. My priority date was July 11, 2007. I believed you guys will get it too soon.

I have questions:

1.) My passport expired last year. I've never been out of the US since I came in here in 2003. Do I need to renew it for the interview?
2.) In the letter I got one of the requirement is to bring "Photo Identification", this means the drivers license or the picture (2x2)? I submitted 2x2 picture in my application.
3) Is photocopies of Form 1040 our accountant gave us will be okey or do I really need to order from IRS -Form 1722 for our tax?

Thanks.

Congratulations..
My interview is April also.

Well, you don't have to renew your passport, I'm sure you'll be okay.

Photo Identification it would be your Green Card, passport, and State ID.

Photocopies of Form 1040 will be okay.

For my interview I'm going to take the same documents. (original and photocopy)

Congrats!

Congrats to you too!

Thank you! for the clarification and Congrats to both of you as well:dance:

Congrats to everyone !! I hope all interviews go well and oath ceremonies are not far behind.

Still waiting (im)patiently here.

N400 26 July2007 (TSC)
PD 27 July 2007
NOA 26 Vob 2007
FP (1) 17 Dec 2007 (Oklahoma City)
FP (re-take) 22 Jan 2008

Tell me about it...

Hi guys,

Nothing have moved on my end here.. I am still waiting. It was driving me crazy at first, but I am getting used to it now. I think I will start to get worried again if I don't hear from them the next 3-4 months

**Sigh**

Hope everyone is doing well. Keep up with the posts so we know where everyone is standing.

Tena

Hi all July-filers , did you look at new Feb 15 processing dates? https://egov.uscis.gov/cris/jsps/ptimes.jsp

most were July 20, some June 30 (like Los Angeles), some even in September, so hang on, news are coming soon!

Too bad Baltimore is may, 8th...

180 days added to your NOA date Nov 9 = Friday, May 7, 2008 so they are still within given timeframe. After 180 days since issuance date on NOA1 - i'd recommend to make infopass on that date, and if Officer doesn't tell you that you are in line for interview, you can start complaining and possibly file case against USCIS and FBI if still pending

churipu, Here are 11 Field Offices slower then Baltimor 05/08/2007

APRIL
Charlotte NC 04/25/2007
San Jose CA 04/24/2007
Memphis TN 04/14/2007
Dover DE 04/10/2007
Philadelphia PA 04/10/2007
New Orleans LA 04/06/2007
Norfolk VA 04/06/2007

MARCH and Later
Charleston SC 03/20/2007
Hartford CT 02/23/2007
Orlando FL 02/14/2007
Washington DC 01/21/2007

more stats: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=112463

LOL Feliz thanks for cheering me up!
I am not worried about it, I mean...in the end my NOA indicates a notification day period significantly shorter than most, it must count for something. As you said, and I had already thought about it, I will wait for the deadline and if nothing happens by then I will go and inquire about it. I am just amazed, because Baltimore just so happened to be one of the super speedy offices...never had a problem with them and always was able to complete no matter what in no time...I guess I'm spoiled.

YAYYYYY!!!!!!!!!

I received my interview appointment in the mail this afternoon!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I hope you'll all be hearing very soon, maybe this week .

I was expecting the interview to be later than april - better get learning my lines!!


N400 TSC 26 July 20078
NOA 26 Nov 2007
FP 17 Dec 2007
FP re-take 22 Jan 2008
IL received 25 Feb 2008
Interview scheduled 11 April 2008 at 1.05PM Oklahoma City

AWESOME!!!!!!!CONGRATS!!!!!

Congrats!

I'm soooooo happy for you!!!!!!!! What a great feeling it must have been to see that envelope in the mail!!!

Congratulations!!!

Thanks guys!

Fingers crossed that you'll ALL be hearing from them very soon, and we'll all be voting in November.

Thanks guys!

Fingers crossed that you'll ALL be hearing from them very soon, and we'll all be voting in November.

Congrats

LOL at this rate I am hoping for november 2012 elections in my case...

Have been out of it for awhile, thought I'd check with the other July filers waiting for Baltimore for some commiseration. No word here either.