Applying for Citizenship under 319(b) Questions

[Pamela&Terry 1]

Hi Everyone,

We are PCSing to Germany on September. Do you think I can get my oath/interview before September ? If you can share your timeline with me and how long it took for you to get approved I will appreciate it.

Also, Where you able to apply without the orders or I can apply with a letter of the commander? We don't have official orders yet.

Please share everything you can here.

thanks in advance,

Pamela

[andrea_smb 5]

Hola! So did you get any answer? You can try to ask on spouses groups from you area on facebook.. or I can ask in my group if you want me too, I have seen post like this in there but I am not sure about the answer, we are stationed in Hurlburt.

[Mistyyy 11]

It usually takes 3 to 5 months for the whole process so yeah you'll get your interview/oath before leaving on Septembre.

And yes you need your orders assigning you to the new post (Germany) or at least your TM1.

Edited June 12, 2015 by Achraf

[M&G 6]

Hi Pamela,

It took me 3 months from the day I sent my application until the day I took the oath (you can check my timeline for details), but it would have been a little bit more than 4 months if the folks at USCIS Charleston hadn't helped me. I did send my husband's orders with my application, but I'm not sure you absolutely *have* to, or if a letter from his commander is enough. Has anyone told you about the no-fee passport yet? That's something you need to apply for as soon as you get your certificate of naturalization. It can take 4-12 weeks to be issued, and you probably need it to travel to Germany (unless your situation is a little different from mine).

Good luck!