And...done! Naturalization in Kansas City

[visaqueries 111]

Today my husband's visa journey has come to an end.  He and 49 other people stood before the federal judge and took their Oath.

 

We arrived a little before 10 and went through the security checkpoint.  We found the waiting room at about 10:10, and a USCIS officer was explaining the process.  They also had a slide show with a timeline of events. 

• 10:15 turn in green card and paperwork. 
• 10:45 US Citizen candidates head to the courtroom. 
• 11:15 family and friends head to the courtroom. 
• 11:30-12:15 Oath Ceremony.

 

Some of the things I particularly enjoyed include:  they had each candidate stand and state their former country, there was a court-appointed photographer who took pictures of each candidate receiving their naturalization certificate (we could also take photos), they had people ready to help the new citizens register to vote, and the words offered to the new citizens were supportive and uplifting.  Overall, the day turned out great.  My husband said there was a moment when he felt a bit emotional (teary-eyed). 

 

There were three ceremonies in Kansas City today.  We were the second ceremony.  I'm so happy my mom, sister, and I could be there for this big event.  Thanks to all here who offer words of support and advice.  It sure makes things feel a bit easier.   

[Daisy.Chain 317]

24 minutes ago, visaqueries said:

Today my husband's visa journey has come to an end.  He and 49 other people stood before the federal judge and took their Oath.

 

We arrived a little before 10 and went through the security checkpoint.  We found the waiting room at about 10:10, and a USCIS officer was explaining the process.  They also had a slide show with a timeline of events. 

• 10:15 turn in green card and paperwork. 
• 10:45 US Citizen candidates head to the courtroom. 
• 11:15 family and friends head to the courtroom. 
• 11:30-12:15 Oath Ceremony.

 

Some of the things I particularly enjoyed include:  they had each candidate stand and state their former country, there was a court-appointed photographer who took pictures of each candidate receiving their naturalization certificate (we could also take photos), they had people ready to help the new citizens register to vote, and the words offered to the new citizens were supportive and uplifting.  Overall, the day turned out great.  My husband said there was a moment when he felt a bit emotional (teary-eyed). 

 

There were three ceremonies in Kansas City today.  We were the second ceremony.  I'm so happy my mom, sister, and I could be there for this big event.  Thanks to all here who offer words of support and advice.  It sure makes things feel a bit easier.   

Congrats!

 

We're from KS City too. Hopefully this will be us in a few months!

[Joyoussinger 1,412]

Congratulations!

 

[marcusa 31]

congrats! its surprising that your case was moving so fast after e-filing N400. especially interview 4 months after biometrics. in our state, it's normal waiting for a year to get the interview.

[visaqueries 111]

1 hour ago, marcusa said:

congrats! its surprising that your case was moving so fast after e-filing N400. especially interview 4 months after biometrics. in our state, it's normal waiting for a year to get the interview.

The USCIS timeline said it would take us a year, so we were very surprised when the interview letter arrived, and it moved so quickly. The rest of the process though felt so very long!

[visaqueries 111]

4 hours ago, Daisy.Chain said:

Congrats!

 

We're from KS City too. Hopefully this will be us in a few months!

I hope so too!