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mamaSue   38

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The ceremony was at 9am in Morrow, Georgia.

We arrived at 8.40, and after we went through security, we were seated in rows. Family went into the ceremony room ahead of us.

We were asked about the questions on the back of the form.... everybody seemed to answer "no" around me, but I had a "yes"....I'd left the country for 4 weeks after the interview. The lady wrote down the countries I'd been to.

We were led, row by row into the ceremony room, and seated, with a number. There was a package, a flag, and a number on every seat... the numbers corresponded with the certificates.

The package included a Citizenship Almanac, voters' guide,, The Declaration of Independence and constitution booklets. Also, a passport application, a welcome letter from Mr Obama, and a folder for the certificate.

The lady conducting the ceremony told us at the beginning, that we could clap, cheer, and make as much noise as we wanted to, as it was a day of celebration!

There were 193 people, from 64 countries. As she called the countries, we stood up, and people clapped and cheered.

We sang the National Anthem, swore the oath, and said the Pledge of Allegiance.

We then watched a video of the President, welcoming new citizens, and a music video of "I'm proud to be an American"

The whole ceremony took about 45-50 minutes. It was a very moving and nice ceremony. We then filed out row by row, to get our certificates and have our hand shaken, and be congratulated.

There were drinks and cookies provided by the Daughters of the American Revolution, and we took photos beside the flag.

We were out of the building by 10.30.

I'm on a high today....so happy to be at the end of my immigration journey.....It's a big deal to have that certificate in my hand......I couldn't be happier!!!:dance:

Old and Grumpy....But an American Citizen!!!

Markieboy Proficient

Markieboy   104

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Congratulations on completing this loooonnngggg journey! :thumbs:

It must be amazing starting the day a citizen of one country...then ending it as an US citizen.

Much love and best of luck! (F)

NATURALIZATION
02/15/13 - Mailed N-400
02/19/13 - Received by Phoenix Lockbox (day 01)
02/21/13 - NOA1 issued (day 03)

REMOVAL OF CONDITIONS (WIFE)
02/18/12 - Eligible for Removal of Conditions on Residence
03/23/12 - Mailed I-751 to CSC
03/26/12 - Received by CSC (day 01)
03/31/12 - Received NOA1 (day 06)
05/02/12 - Biometrics done (day 38)
10/23/12 - Received approval email (day 212)
11/01/12 - Received green card (day 221)

IR-2 (STEPDAUGHTER)
06/01/10 - Mailed I-130 petition
06/03/10 - Package delivered to USCIS (day 01)
06/08/10 - NOA1 issued (day 06)
11/03/10 - Received approval email (day 154)
11/08/10 - Received approval notice in mail (day 159)

NATIONAL VISA CENTER (STEPDAUGHTER)
11/08/10 - NVC received case from USCIS
11/09/10 - NVC case # & IIN generated, email addresses given, DS-3032 sent via email & USPS (day 01)
11/16/10 - Received and paid AOS bill (day 08)
11/17/10 - AOS bill marked as PAID; AOS packet express mailed (day 09)
11/19/10 - Received and paid IV bill; DS-3032 accepted (day 11)
11/22/10 - IV bill marked as PAID; IV packet express mailed (day 14)
12/03/10 - Sign-in failed (day 25)
12/09/10 - INTERVIEW SCHEDULED FOR JANUARY 10, 2011 @ 6:45AM
12/28/10 - Medical exam done at SLEC Manila - PASSED! (day 40)
01/10/11 - Interview at USEM Manila - APPROVED! (day 53)
01/21/11 - Stepdaughter received passport with IR-2 visa! (day 64)

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FlipgalRN   19

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kicking.gifCongratulations!! kicking.gif

Our Naturalization Journey (Detailed timeline in About Me section)

01/14/2013 Mailed N-400 to Phoenix, AZ Lockbox
01/18/2013 N-400 fees check cashed
01/18/2013 NOA Received (Biometrics appointment)
02/04/2013 Early Biometrics (Original date 02/14/2013)
02/07/2013 Status changed to in line for interview
02/13/2013 Received 2nd NOA (Interview scheduled)
02/15/2013 Received yellow letter from USCIS to bring DL
03/18/2013 N-400 Interview
03/20/2013 Status changed to in que for Oath ceremony
03/29/2013 Status changed to Oath ceremony scheduled and letter sent
04/01/2013 Received Oath Letter
04/09/2013 Oath Ceremony (N-400 completed in 2 months 3 weeks and 5 days)

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av8or Explorer

av8or   34

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congrats.. now get ready for your final "waiting" process.. getting your us passport.. after that, you are done and done.. it'll be a bigger deal when you get your blue passport.. it was for me :)

LPR 2007

CITIZENSHIP 2012

N-400 filed based marriage to usc = april ??

biometrics = june 21

interview = august 2

oath taking = august 29

done..

mamaSue Collaborator

mamaSue   38

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Thanks y'all!!

av8or I agree.....trying to figure out the best way to do it.....our post office isn't the best way for sure!:whistle:

Maybe we'll even take a trip to the Atlanta Passport Office.

Old and Grumpy....But an American Citizen!!!

VanessaTony Grand Master

VanessaTony   3,567

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Thanks y'all!!

av8or I agree.....trying to figure out the best way to do it.....our post office isn't the best way for sure!:whistle:

Maybe we'll even take a trip to the Atlanta Passport Office.

I'm thinking when my time comes that I'll do it at the court house near my work. I didn't even realise they did it but I was in the Clerks office and the lady in front of me was applying so I filed that info away for later :)

Aussie K1 process - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/206016-australian-beneficiaries-packet-3-to-interview-date/
AOS, EAD & AP - the Aussie Way (including document list) - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/235331-aos-ead-ap-from-k1-the-aussie-way-doc-list-included/
ROC April 2012 - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/358760-i-751-april-2012-filers/ (includes document list)
N-400 April 2013 - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/412738-n-400-april-2013-filers/ (includes document list)

N-400 Interview review - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/412738-n-400-april-2013-filers/?p=6381814

N-400 Oath Ceremony review - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/412738-n-400-april-2013-filers/?p=6537699
Aussie Chat page continued - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/331922-new-2011-land-downunder-aussie-aussie-aussie-oi-oi-oi/
Aussie Name Change on Passport Process - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/248400-australian-passport-name-change-process/
Travel on maiden name passport with married name GC, tickets in married name - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/183541-land-downunder-aussie-aussie-aussie-oi-oi-oi/page__view__findpost__p__4135806
Shipping Costs from Aus to US - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/293179-shipping-costs-aus-to-usa/

Notes:
- For my "standard" timeline please see timeline to the left
- For timeline with Aussie specifics & more detailed info, please see the "About Me" section of my profile

mamaSue Collaborator

mamaSue   38

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I'm thinking when my time comes that I'll do it at the court house near my work. I didn't even realise they did it but I was in the Clerks office and the lady in front of me was applying so I filed that info away for later :)

Good idea....we have to go to the courthouse for a car title this week....I'll do it then.:thumbs:

Old and Grumpy....But an American Citizen!!!

VanessaTony Grand Master

VanessaTony   3,567

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Good idea....we have to go to the courthouse for a car title this week....I'll do it then.:thumbs:

Give them a call to confirm what you'll need. I remember they only took checks/cheques

Aussie K1 process - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/206016-australian-beneficiaries-packet-3-to-interview-date/
AOS, EAD & AP - the Aussie Way (including document list) - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/235331-aos-ead-ap-from-k1-the-aussie-way-doc-list-included/
ROC April 2012 - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/358760-i-751-april-2012-filers/ (includes document list)
N-400 April 2013 - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/412738-n-400-april-2013-filers/ (includes document list)

N-400 Interview review - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/412738-n-400-april-2013-filers/?p=6381814

N-400 Oath Ceremony review - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/412738-n-400-april-2013-filers/?p=6537699
Aussie Chat page continued - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/331922-new-2011-land-downunder-aussie-aussie-aussie-oi-oi-oi/
Aussie Name Change on Passport Process - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/248400-australian-passport-name-change-process/
Travel on maiden name passport with married name GC, tickets in married name - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/183541-land-downunder-aussie-aussie-aussie-oi-oi-oi/page__view__findpost__p__4135806
Shipping Costs from Aus to US - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/293179-shipping-costs-aus-to-usa/

Notes:
- For my "standard" timeline please see timeline to the left
- For timeline with Aussie specifics & more detailed info, please see the "About Me" section of my profile

TBoneTX Grand Master

TBoneTX   47,582

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Congratulations, si man! :)

06-04-2007 = TSC stamps postal return-receipt for I-129f.

06-11-2007 = NOA1 date (unknown to me).

07-20-2007 = Phoned Immigration Officer; got WAC#; where's NOA1?

09-25-2007 = Touch (first-ever).

09-28-2007 = NOA1, 23 days after their 45-day promise to send it (grrrr).

10-20 & 11-14-2007 = Phoned ImmOffs; "still pending."

12-11-2007 = 180 days; file is "between workstations, may be early Jan."; touches 12/11 & 12/12.

12-18-2007 = Call; file is with Division 9 ofcr. (bckgrnd check); e-prompt to shake it; touch.

12-19-2007 = NOA2 by e-mail & web, dated 12-18-07 (187 days; 201 per VJ); in mail 12/24/07.

01-09-2008 = File from USCIS to NVC, 1-4-08; NVC creates file, 1/15/08; to consulate 1/16/08.

01-23-2008 = Consulate gets file; outdated Packet 4 mailed to fiancee 1/27/08; rec'd 3/3/08.

04-29-2008 = Fiancee's 4-min. consular interview, 8:30 a.m.; much evidence brought but not allowed to be presented (consul: "More proof! Second interview! Bring your fiance!").

05-05-2008 = Infuriating $12 call to non-English-speaking consulate appointment-setter.

05-06-2008 = Better $12 call to English-speaker; "joint" interview date 6/30/08 (my selection).

06-30-2008 = Stokes Interrogations w/Ecuadorian (not USC); "wait 2 weeks; we'll mail her."

07-2008 = Daily calls to DOS: "currently processing"; 8/05 = Phoned consulate, got Section Chief; wrote him.

08-07-08 = E-mail from consulate, promising to issue visa "as soon as we get her passport" (on 8/12, per DHL).

08-27-08 = Phoned consulate (they "couldn't find" our file); visa DHL'd 8/28; in hand 9/1; through POE on 10/9 with NO hassles(!).

TOT Apprentice

TOT   0

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I am happy like you mamasue .. congratulation :)

N-400
01/31/13 Sent N-400 to USCIS Phoenix, Arizona Lockbox
02/05/13 NOA
02/06/13 Checked cash
02/22/13 Early Biometrics (Original 3/1/13)
04/18/13 In line for Interview

04/27/13 Interview letter received

05/28/13 Interview at 07.15am (Passed)

06/26/13 Oath ceremony (N400 completed in 147days)

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mamaSue   38

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Thanks, my VJ friends.....I'm still going to hang around VJ....So many nice people here!!:thumbs:

I applied for my US passport today, at the courthouse.... was in and out in 10 minutes, no appointment necessary. (our local post office is a a nightmare :wacko: ) !

Old and Grumpy....But an American Citizen!!!

 
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