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[cosmonauts 125]

2 minutes ago, LaughingBuddha said:

Thank you cosmonauts! I was waiting for your feedback since I have my interview this Thursday at San Bernardino Filed Office.

 

So even they sent I-751 interview notice they didn't want to do a combo interview? instead they only did the N-400 with you? 

 

 

 

 

Sorry I wasn't clear. They did both interviews. First, N-400, then I-751. My husband was asked to stay in the waiting room for all of it.

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Just now, cosmonauts said:

Sorry I wasn't clear. They did both interviews. First, N-400, then I-751. My husband was asked to stay in the waiting room for all of it.

I would say that is not bad already! I believe they just want to reduce in-person interactions as much as possible, that's probably why they let your husband stay outside. As long as you were both there it's already good for them. But they did conduct both I-751 and N-400, AND recommended for approval, they may just need a little bit time to review your updated documents. 

 

[LaughingBuddha 64]

Hi All:

 

I am now a U.S. citizen. The combo interview (i-751 and n-400) went well. Here's my experience today.

 

1- We were waiting in the lobby for about one hour. A lot of people who checked in after us got call by IOs before us, my husband then went to the reception to check what was happening with our case, the was told our case was currently under review and the officer will call us once she finishes the review.

 

2- We were finally called about one hour later than our scheduled interview time, the officer said she only needs me. so my husband hands over all his paperwork to me and gave me a kiss LMAO! the officer was laughing all loud and I was a little bit embarrassed since there are so many people in the lobby lol.

 

3- The officer walked me into her office and said I was waiting longer because she was reviewing my i-751 documents and just approved, so no need to go over i-751 anymore, just n-400.

 

4- The officer went over basic information of my n-400 and made a few updates, went over civic test, Yes/No questions, and then asked me if I want to do oath today or wait a few weeks, if I want to do today, then I may need wait with her for a while since the system is slow on updating my i-751's approved status. I said i'd like to wait with her since both my husband and I took a day off for today, she said ok. then a few mins later she was able the print a paper stating I was approved for N-400.

 

5- She directed me to first floor for oath, I signed a paper in the oath room, and a few mins later I took oath and was given my citizenship certificate.

 

That's it, when I came out from the oath room, my husband seemed to be more excited than me lol...Anyway that's just my experience, it was overall smooth and efficient, I have a relatively simply case too, both me and my husband are first marriage, no crime, no overdue taxes, both working, similar age, etc. and we still submitted tons of documents for both I-751 and N-400s. and I do believe that the officer went over every page of our applications.

 

For all of you at Visajourney, thank you, it's a great resource during every step of my journey. 

 

Best best best wishes to everyone at Visajourney.

Edited May 13, 2021 by LaughingBuddha

[cosmonauts 125]

My oath ceremony has been scheduled for June 25, San Bernardino office (interview was May 10)

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4 hours ago, cosmonauts said:

My oath ceremony has been scheduled for June 25, San Bernardino office (interview was May 10)

YEEEEEEEES!!!!! FYI you can now schedule an appt with USPS now so that by the time you get your Certificate of Naturalization you will be able to apply for passport same day. Currently the passport appt is very packed at USPS.

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Did anyone else get a drive thru oath? I don't know how to feel about it lol I received an email with instructions.

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I finally became a US Citizen on June 25th. Even though I received an email with instructions for a drive-thru oath, they made me go inside with a group of people. There were maybe 15 people in the room. No family allowed. So happy this is over!

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