N-400 JANUARY 2012 FILERS

[Blessed N Favored 6]

Omg!!! Was that part of the questions? =-O

Jus' kidding!!

[Blessed N Favored 6]

Ok folks.... *whispering* I'm in the building chilling for my name to be called! Yes, it is crowded here and I walked past the oath ceremony room!! Good news for Dallas filers we do have same day oath but.... there is a catch to it! Stay tuned!!

[DeathStrike 9]

Ok folks.... *whispering* I'm in the building chilling for my name to be called! Yes, it is crowded here and I walked past the oath ceremony room!! Good news for Dallas filers we do have same day oath but.... there is a catch to it! Stay tuned!!

All the best Blessed N Favored ..... break a leg (if you can do it literally ... tht would be awesome ;) :bonk: )

[ManuFred 10]

Question for those of you whose office doesn't do same-day oath: When will you guys be switching your statuses to Naturalization (Approved)? When you are told you're recommended for approval at the interview? When you get the oath ceremony letter in hand? Or when you've taken the oath?

Good question! Unfortunately there isn't a straight answer to it. People have reported not receiving any online updates after interview even if they received them before.

So here is what I gathered regarding interview:

An IO might tell you you're recommended for approval which means that if it is up to him/her you're approved but it could still mean somebody else has to sign off on it or has to research your case. I have not heard of anybody being denied after this comment unless they did something they shouldn't have done in the following weeks. Some people have reported they were given a letter with a "congratulations" box checked on it others were confused about this box not being checked. Sometimes people are send home with a piece of paper listing additional paperwork to be submitted.

Maybe some of the folks who had an interview can tell us more about this.

[Ree 9]

Question for those of you whose office doesn't do same-day oath: When will you guys be switching your statuses to Naturalization (Approved)? When you are told you're recommended for approval at the interview? When you get the oath ceremony letter in hand? Or when you've taken the oath?

After the oath ceremony

[HuffyTheSlayer 22]

Good question! Unfortunately there isn't a straight answer to it. People have reported not receiving any online updates after interview even if they received them before.

So here is what I gathered regarding interview:

An IO might tell you you're recommended for approval which means that if it is up to him/her you're approved but it could still mean somebody else has to sign off on it or has to research your case. I have not heard of anybody being denied after this comment unless they did something they shouldn't have done in the following weeks. Some people have reported they were given a letter with a "congratulations" box checked on it others were confused about this box not being checked. Sometimes people are send home with a piece of paper listing additional paperwork to be submitted.

Maybe some of the folks who had an interview can tell us more about this.

Thanks, ManuFred. I've actually had my interview. Got my "Congratulations you are recommended for approval" letter with the box ticked off. So I was technically approved, pending supervisor approval. I got put in line for oath scheduling, then was sent the letter for oath date. I am guessing when you are put in line for oath is when you are technically "approved" for Naturalization, but it is still possible to be turned down right up until you take the oath and get your certificate in hand. I was just wondering when most people were thinking of changing their "Filed for status", that appears under your name on the left hand side when you post here on VJ.

After the oath ceremony

I think I will be the same way, Ree. While I have no reason to not be approved and complete the oath ceremony on the day, but I guess I am a bit superstitious. And technically we really aren't approved until we go through the oath ceremony.

PS. I am hoping that Blessed is currently having her interview and will have good news shortly.

Edited April 10, 2012 by HuffyTheSlayer

[Ree 9]

Even though we are technically approved, we are still greencard holders until we turn in our greencards and get the citizenship certificates. So I don't feel comfortable changing my status from "pending" to "approved" until I am a citizen.

[DeathStrike 9]

PS. I am hoping that Blessed is currently having her interview and will have good news shortly.

if it is this long .... probably right now she is in oath

[HuffyTheSlayer 22]

if it is this long .... probably right now she is in oath

Fingers-crossed!

And Ree, very true.

[ManuFred 10]

Thanks, ManuFred. I've actually had my interview. Got my "Congratulations you are recommended for approval" letter with the box ticked off. So I was technically approved, pending supervisor approval. I got put in line for oath scheduling, then was sent the letter for oath date. I am guessing when you are put in line for oath is when you are technically "approved" for Naturalization, but it is still possible to be turned down right up until you take the oath and get your certificate in hand. I was just wondering when most people were thinking of changing their "Filed for status", that appears under your name on the left hand side when you post here on VJ.

I think I will be the same way, Ree. While I have no reason to not be approved and complete the oath ceremony on the day, but I guess I am a bit superstitious. And technically we really aren't approved until we go through the oath ceremony.

PS. I am hoping that Blessed is currently having her interview and will have good news shortly.

I think you're right, technically they can still deny you at this point but it must be for something that happened between the interview and the oath. Most of these things are under your control so you can be happy.

[Blessed N Favored 6]

Hi guys!!! Thank you all for your best wishes, prayers and support!

I thought I would write my experience since there are hardly any posted online for Dallas filers. So here’s my “report”…

I got to the USCIS testing center at about Noon. My interview was scheduled for 1.45pm so I pretty much hang out at the parking lot (in my car) doing my last minute "studying". I walked into the building at around 1.06pm and there was barely anyone in the security check point. The security officers were nice and friendly. The gentleman asked for my appointment letter and for a second I thought maybe I came on a wrong date (he was like so you got an appointment today? I was like... ummmm today is the 10th right? He paused and looked at his watch then smiled and said... Yeah, today's the 10th!!! Anyways, he asked me to put my cell phone, camera and any other electronic devices in a bin, my purse and my "evidence" bag through the machine, and the rest was the same drill as going through airport security. I was then directed to go upstairs to check in. Once upstairs I checked in with this lady... very nice and friendly at the desk. She asked for my appointment letter and asked me to have a seat and wait for my name to be called. That was about 1.15pm.

The waiting area was packed, so at about 1.40ish pm an IO called my name. He led me to his office where he asked me (before I sat down) to swear to tell the truth, and I did. He then asked me for my Greencard, Passport (if I had one) and my Driver’s License then he let me sit down. He introduced himself as Officer Garcia. Then he asked me to state my full names, date of birth, social security number, address, phone number, etc. He pretty much went over my application and verified all the information on it. Omg… my entire file was right infront of me containing all my “stuff” from the beginning of my immigration journey!!! Anyways, he went as far as how I came to the States…. Asked for the reason for my divorce of which I stated and employment and he seemed intrigued by what I do! Lol So we kinda talked about that for a while. Finally, he was done with that part and started the testing portion.

Questions asked were as follows (Not necessarily in this order):

1. What is an amendment?

2. What is the supreme law of the land?

3. Who vetoes bills?

4. What do we show loyalty to when we say the pledge of Allegiance?

5. Who did the United States fight in World War II?

Then before he asked me the last question he paused to chit chat (lol) something about my job then he was like ok~ last question, hopefully last question (I just smiled).

6. What is the capital of Texas?

For my reading test I was asked to read, “Where is the white house?”

For my writing test, “The white house is in Washington, D.C.”<br style="mso-special-character:line-break"> <br style="mso-special-character:line-break">

So he finished by letting me sign some paper work and my photo then congratulated me saying I passed. He handed me my Interview results form. He stated it might be 4-5 weeks before the oath and walked me to the door. Overall he was great! I had fun! I walked out of the building by 2pm. Almost there people!!! Congrats to all who have made it this far and for those who have had any kind of progress. Hang in there folks!!! We are almost done!!! YAY~!

When coming downstairs I saw folks being sworn in at the oath ceremony. They were clapping, taking pictures some were recording the whole event! Yay~~ for them! We are next!

For those Dallas filers still waiting for their interview, you will most likely have same day oath if your interview is scheduled and done with by 11am. So that’s the good news for some. I got the afternoon slot coz I live so close to the USCIS office and they give the morning slot for those living far. HTH

Alrighty… that’s a wrap! xxx

if it is this long .... probably right now she is in oath

Yeah... I wish! I was busy running around shopping! It's my lil' therapy after dealing with USCIS.

[Blessed N Favored 6]

PS. I am hoping that Blessed is currently having her interview and will have good news shortly.

Yes, I was and I passed! Yay~~~!! Thanks Huffy for quizzing me last minute! I had your questing memorized hoping it was my first only to be disappointed!

[Blessed N Favored 6]

All the best Blessed N Favored ..... break a leg (if you can do it literally ... tht would be awesome ;) :bonk: )

Yeah, I wish I could literally!!! Thanks DS!! You're next in line... My IO was nice though so I had second thoughts.

[HuffyTheSlayer 22]

Hi guys!!! Thank you all for your best wishes, prayers and support!

I thought I would write my experience since there are hardly any posted online for Dallas filers. So here's my "report"…

I got to the USCIS testing center at about Noon. My interview was scheduled for 1.45pm so I pretty much hang out at the parking lot (in my car) doing my last minute "studying". I walked into the building at around 1.06pm and there was barely anyone in the security check point. The security officers were nice and friendly. The gentleman asked for my appointment letter and for a second I thought maybe I came on a wrong date (he was like so you got an appointment today? I was like... ummmm today is the 10th right? He paused and looked at his watch then smiled and said... Yeah, today's the 10th!!! Anyways, he asked me to put my cell phone, camera and any other electronic devices in a bin, my purse and my "evidence" bag through the machine, and the rest was the same drill as going through airport security. I was then directed to go upstairs to check in. Once upstairs I checked in with this lady... very nice and friendly at the desk. She asked for my appointment letter and asked me to have a seat and wait for my name to be called. That was about 1.15pm.

The waiting area was packed, so at about 1.40ish pm an IO called my name. He led me to his office where he asked me (before I sat down) to swear to tell the truth, and I did. He then asked me for my Greencard, Passport (if I had one) and my Driver's License then he let me sit down. He introduced himself as Officer Garcia. Then he asked me to state my full names, date of birth, social security number, address, phone number, etc. He pretty much went over my application and verified all the information on it. Omg… my entire file was right infront of me containing all my "stuff" from the beginning of my immigration journey!!! Anyways, he went as far as how I came to the States…. Asked for the reason for my divorce of which I stated and employment and he seemed intrigued by what I do! Lol So we kinda talked about that for a while. Finally, he was done with that part and started the testing portion.

Questions asked were as follows (Not necessarily in this order):

1. What is an amendment?

2. What is the supreme law of the land?

3. Who vetoes bills?

4. What do we show loyalty to when we say the pledge of Allegiance?

5. Who did the United States fight in World War II?

Then before he asked me the last question he paused to chit chat (lol) something about my job then he was like ok~ last question, hopefully last question (I just smiled).

6. What is the capital of Texas?

For my reading test I was asked to read, "Where is the white house?"

For my writing test, "The white house is in Washington, D.C."<br style="mso-special-character:line-break"> <br style="mso-special-character:line-break">

So he finished by letting me sign some paper work and my photo then congratulated me saying I passed. He handed me my Interview results form. He stated it might be 4-5 weeks before the oath and walked me to the door. Overall he was great! I had fun! I walked out of the building by 2pm. Almost there people!!! Congrats to all who have made it this far and for those who have had any kind of progress. Hang in there folks!!! We are almost done!!! YAY~!

When coming downstairs I saw folks being sworn in at the oath ceremony. They were clapping, taking pictures some were recording the whole event! Yay~~ for them! We are next!

For those Dallas filers still waiting for their interview, you will most likely have same day oath if your interview is scheduled and done with by 11am. So that's the good news for some. I got the afternoon slot coz I live so close to the USCIS office and they give the morning slot for those living far. HTH

Alrighty… that's a wrap! xxx

Yeah... I wish! I was busy running around shopping! It's my lil' therapy after dealing with USCIS.

Yay! :dance: :dance:Glad you passed and were approved.

Yes, I was and I passed! Yay~~~!! Thanks Huffy for quizzing me last minute! I had your questing memorized hoping it was my first only to be disappointed!

Haha! That would have been funny if it had have been the first question though, right?

[pinktulips2012 1]

Hi guys!!! Thank you all for your best wishes, prayers and support! 

I thought I would write my experience since there are hardly any posted online for Dallas filers. So here’s my “report”…  

  I got to the USCIS testing center at about Noon. My interview was scheduled for 1.45pm so I pretty much hang out at the parking lot (in my car) doing my last minute "studying". I walked into the building at around 1.06pm and there was barely anyone in the security check point. The security officers were nice and friendly. The gentleman asked for my appointment letter and for a second I thought maybe I came on a wrong date (he was like so you got an appointment today? I was like... ummmm today is the 10th right? He paused and looked at his watch then smiled and said... Yeah, today's the 10th!!! Anyways, he asked me to put my cell phone, camera and any other electronic devices in a bin, my purse and my "evidence" bag through the machine, and the rest was the same drill as going through airport security. I was then directed to go upstairs to check in. Once upstairs I checked in with this lady... very nice and friendly at the desk. She asked for my appointment letter and asked me to have a seat and wait for my name to be called. That was about 1.15pm.

  The waiting area was packed, so at about 1.40ish pm an IO called my name. He led me to his office where he asked me (before I sat down) to swear to tell the truth, and I did. He then asked me for my Greencard, Passport (if I had one) and my Driver’s License then he let me sit down. He introduced himself as Officer Garcia. Then he asked me to state my full names, date of birth, social security number, address, phone number, etc. He pretty much went over my application and verified all the information on it. Omg… my entire file was right infront of me containing all my “stuff” from the beginning of my immigration journey!!! Anyways, he went as far as how I came to the States…. Asked for the reason for my divorce of which I stated and employment and he seemed intrigued by what I do! Lol So we kinda talked about that for a while. Finally, he was done with that part and started the testing portion. 

  Questions asked were as follows (Not necessarily in this order):

  1.   What is an amendment?

  2.   What is the supreme law of the land?

  3.   Who vetoes bills?

  4.   What do we show loyalty to when we say the pledge of Allegiance?

  5.   Who did the United States fight in World War II?

  Then before he asked me the last question he paused to chit chat (lol) something about my job then he was like ok~ last question, hopefully last question (I just smiled).

  6.   What is the capital of Texas? 

  For my reading test I was asked to read, “Where is the white house?”

  For my writing test, “The white house is in Washington, D.C.”<br style="mso-special-character:line-break"> <br style="mso-special-character:line-break"> 

  So he finished by letting me sign some paper work and my photo then congratulated me saying I passed. He handed me my Interview results form. He stated it might be 4-5 weeks before the oath and walked me to the door. Overall he was great! I had fun! I walked out of the building by 2pm. Almost there people!!! Congrats to all who have made it this far and for those who have had any kind of progress. Hang in there folks!!! We are almost done!!! YAY~!

  When coming downstairs I saw folks being sworn in at the oath ceremony. They were clapping, taking pictures some were recording the whole event! Yay~~ for them! We are next!  

   

  For those Dallas filers still waiting for their interview, you will most likely have same day oath if your interview is scheduled and done with by 11am. So that’s the good news for some. I got the afternoon slot coz I live so close to the USCIS office and they give the morning slot for those living far. HTH 

   

  Alrighty… that’s a wrap! xxx

Yeah... I wish! I was busy running around shopping! It's my lil' therapy after dealing with USCIS.

Congrats Blessed! Good to hear that you had a smooth interview experienced:)