N400 March 2020 Filers

[feeling_hopeful 45]

Wife has her Oath Ceremony on Aug 10.  Can't wait!  It seems like a very long journey is finally coming to an end.  I can't thank the people on this forum enough for helping my wife from her K1 - Citizenship.  This place is absolute gold.

[feeling_hopeful 45]

Does anyone who went to the oath ceremony in NY Javitz building  know if they "interview" you again at the ceremony? 

 

My wife failed the first time because she couldn't answer one of the "have you ever" questions, and now we see they have the same questions on the oath ceremony letter.  She is terrified, even though she knows all the answers are no, that she'll be asked to explain her answers again.   

 

Her oath ceremony is tomorrow so she is in a complete panic and thinks they will deny her if she can't explain.  She knows basic English for work and life, but can't explain differences between paramilitary and military (this is what the Officer failed her for.)

 

She has been completely traumatized by the whole N400 process...lol

[El Escocés 217]

2 hours ago, feeling_hopeful said:

Her oath ceremony is tomorrow so she is in a complete panic and thinks they will deny her if she can't explain

All they do is review the form to ensure it’s been completed and signed. They won’t go through each question again unless it has not been completed and signed. Personally, I filled out the form (except for the arrest, ticket question in case I got stopped for anything on the way to the oath) and signed the form inside the building. Tell her to enjoy the oath…

[Scandi 4,364]

3 hours ago, feeling_hopeful said:

Does anyone who went to the oath ceremony in NY Javitz building  know if they "interview" you again at the ceremony? 

 

My wife failed the first time because she couldn't answer one of the "have you ever" questions, and now we see they have the same questions on the oath ceremony letter.  She is terrified, even though she knows all the answers are no, that she'll be asked to explain her answers again.   

 

Her oath ceremony is tomorrow so she is in a complete panic and thinks they will deny her if she can't explain.  She knows basic English for work and life, but can't explain differences between paramilitary and military (this is what the Officer failed her for.)

 

She has been completely traumatized by the whole N400 process...lol

They generally ask all the questions on the form to make sure nothing has changed since the interview. They won't ask her to define the words though. 

Edited August 8, 2021 by Scandi

[marrow39 7]

Hi everyone, 

 

Just thought I would share my time frame with everyone. My online Estimated time until case decision kept showing 12 - 13months.

I would check every week for updates. So far this is how my case is:

 

March 25, 2021 We received your Form N-400, Application for Naturalization, and sent you a receipt notice. 

March 25, 2021 Got a notice to inform me that USCIS was able to reuse my previously captured fingerprints and other biometrics.

June 23, 2021 Interview Was Scheduled (Interview is Aug 12)

[feeling_hopeful 45]

Just to update this thread on my progress.  The oath went smoothly. 

They didn't collect her Dominican Passports, just the EAD and 2 Green Cards.  She was in and out in 25 minutes.  

 

Good luck to everyone!  This forum was a huge help.

[marrow39 7]

On 8/8/2021 at 8:49 PM, marrow39 said:

Hi everyone, 

 

Just thought I would share my time frame with everyone. My online Estimated time until case decision kept showing 12 - 13months.

I would check every week for updates. So far this is how my case is:

 

March 25, 2021 We received your Form N-400, Application for Naturalization, and sent you a receipt notice. 

March 25, 2021 Got a notice to inform me that USCIS was able to reuse my previously captured fingerprints and other biometrics.

June 23, 2021 Interview Was Scheduled (Interview is Aug 12)

Update on my interview: 

 

Interview was from 7:45am to 8:10am. Officer started with Civic Test asked:

- What is one thing Benjamin Franklin is famous for?
- What is the economic system in the United States?
- What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?
- When do we celebrate Independence Day?
- What is one reason colonists came to America?
- What is the capital of your state?

 

Then asked me to read a sentence on an iPad "What do we pay to the government?". Asked me to write on an iPad "We pay taxes."

Then after he verified information on my N-400 Application and then asked the Page 12 yes and no questions. The only extra question he asked was "What does the Oath of Allegiance mean?"

Then he Congratulated me that I've passed the interview and told me I should be receiving a letter in the mail within one to two weeks with my Oath Ceremony date and location. 

 

My online case states this now:

August 12, 2021 We recommended that your Form N-400, Application for Naturalization, be approved. Your case was submitted for quality review.

August 12, 2021 Oath Ceremony Will Be Scheduled

 

Good Luck everyone.

 

 

 

 

[marrow39 7]

On 8/13/2021 at 6:58 PM, marrow39 said:

Update on my interview: 

 

Interview was from 7:45am to 8:10am. Officer started with Civic Test asked:

- What is one thing Benjamin Franklin is famous for?
- What is the economic system in the United States?
- What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?
- When do we celebrate Independence Day?
- What is one reason colonists came to America?
- What is the capital of your state?

 

Then asked me to read a sentence on an iPad "What do we pay to the government?". Asked me to write on an iPad "We pay taxes."

Then after he verified information on my N-400 Application and then asked the Page 12 yes and no questions. The only extra question he asked was "What does the Oath of Allegiance mean?"

Then he Congratulated me that I've passed the interview and told me I should be receiving a letter in the mail within one to two weeks with my Oath Ceremony date and location. 

 

My online case states this now:

August 12, 2021 We recommended that your Form N-400, Application for Naturalization, be approved. Your case was submitted for quality review.

August 12, 2021 Oath Ceremony Will Be Scheduled

 

Good Luck everyone.

 

 

 

 

August 24, 2021 Oath Ceremony Notice Was Mailed. My Oath is scheduled for Sept. 8th

[VMJ 4]

Well it’s a bummer for me. I did my Biomtrics last May 26, 2021. Been waiting for an interview schedule but instead they sent me another Biometrics appointment. This is really frustrating. 

[Moradesk 10]

8 hours ago, VMJ said:

Well it’s a bummer for me. I did my Biomtrics last May 26, 2021. Been waiting for an interview schedule but instead they sent me another Biometrics appointment. This is really frustrating. 

Did you email and ask them through the USCIS account? I knew some applicants need second Biometrics because the first one was not recognized, but it might be their mistake to resubmit it to you again.
Contact them and you will know what's getting wrong. Best luck!

[VMJ 4]

On 10/2/2021 at 4:49 PM, Moradesk said:

Did you email and ask them through the USCIS account? I knew some applicants need second Biometrics because the first one was not recognized, but it might be their mistake to resubmit it to you again.
Contact them and you will know what's getting wrong. Best luck!

I sent a message in USCIS account but no replies. I called the USCIS number and got hold of somebody after 60 minutes of wait. The agent says it might have been a system issue that my first fingerprints have to be retaken. Asking her about my timeline( i.e. the interview, etc) if it will be affected, she said it will not be pushed back, I would still be in my timeline, but who knows when.. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[Moradesk 10]

On 10/8/2021 at 2:52 PM, VMJ said:

I sent a message in USCIS account but no replies. I called the USCIS number and got hold of somebody after 60 minutes of wait. The agent says it might have been a system issue that my first fingerprints have to be retaken. Asking her about my timeline( i.e. the interview, etc) if it will be affected, she said it will not be pushed back, I would still be in my timeline, but who knows when.. 🤷🏻‍♂️

 

I am sorry to hear that, but I just cannot believe you still do not have the interview. It's good you directly called them. I hope they schedule you for second fingerprints soon and set the interview schedule for you sooner. 

I checked your local office. The Receipt Date for a case inquiry is April 30, 2020. Did you send the online inquiry to the local office? You are definitely qualified now. 
https://egov.uscis.gov/processing-times/

 

I also hope when you go to the interview, the oath will be the same day because you’ve waited a too long time. God blesses!  

[VMJ 4]

29 minutes ago, Moradesk said:

 

I am sorry to hear that, but I just cannot believe you still do not have the interview. It's good you directly called them. I hope they schedule you for second fingerprints soon and set the interview schedule for you sooner. 

I checked your local office. The Receipt Date for a case inquiry is April 30, 2020. Did you send the online inquiry to the local office? You are definitely qualified now. 
https://egov.uscis.gov/processing-times/

 

I also hope when you go to the interview, the oath will be the same day because you’ve waited a too long time. God blesses!  

Yes I have sent such request and then I got the second biometrics notice. I guess it didnt get into their attention that there was an issue until I brought it up. Anyway, thanks hearing me out. Hopefully things will move forward soon. I’ll post an update. 

[Tanish 197]

I am very late to the party.

I filed in March 2020. I had my interview on 3/3/2022.

I was approved and waiting for the oath ceremony to be scheduled.

My local office is Dallas.