N-400 Finally Approved

[Ven0m322 5]

Phew, 

 

It's been quite a journey! I've almost crossed this finish line. Check out this bonkers timeline. 

 

Submitted online: March 3, 2020

Biometrics: March 24, 2020

Covid hit and office closed one week before my appt. 

Biometrics#2: Feb 27, 2021

Interview: June 29, 2021

Interview went great, nailed all the answers but interviewer claimed a file was missing in his packet and that it was a processing error on their end. He had to request to get it special delivered and that as soon as he received it in 3-4 weeks he will process the approval and get a notice for the oath ceremony. 

Approval notice: July 12, 2022 - 3-4 weeks, yea right. 1 year later and 6 emails later and it finally arrived. So excited! 

 

I just wanted to share my experience. I know the wait times are excruciating and at times feels like a denial is inevitable with the delays, but hang in there. 

 

Thanks! 

[HNZ91 70]

On 7/16/2022 at 12:05 AM, Ven0m322 said:

Phew, 

 

It's been quite a journey! I've almost crossed this finish line. Check out this bonkers timeline. 

 

Submitted online: March 3, 2020

Biometrics: March 24, 2020

Covid hit and office closed one week before my appt. 

Biometrics#2: Feb 27, 2021

Interview: June 29, 2021

Interview went great, nailed all the answers but interviewer claimed a file was missing in his packet and that it was a processing error on their end. He had to request to get it special delivered and that as soon as he received it in 3-4 weeks he will process the approval and get a notice for the oath ceremony. 

Approval notice: July 12, 2022 - 3-4 weeks, yea right. 1 year later and 6 emails later and it finally arrived. So excited! 

 

I just wanted to share my experience. I know the wait times are excruciating and at times feels like a denial is inevitable with the delays, but hang in there. 

 

Thanks! 

Congrats

[Ven0m322 5]

Oh no! What does this mean?

 

Oath Ceremony Cancelled
On July 25, 2022, we cancelled the oath ceremony appointment scheduled for your Form N-400, Application for Naturalization, Receipt Number XXXXXXXXXXX. We will notify you by mail if the appointment is rescheduled, a decision is made, or if the office needs something from you. If you move, go to www.uscis.gov/addresschange to give us your new mailing address.

 

Ugh!

[Nkrish83 65]

10 hours ago, Ven0m322 said:

Oh no! What does this mean?

 

Oath Ceremony Cancelled
On July 25, 2022, we cancelled the oath ceremony appointment scheduled for your Form N-400, Application for Naturalization, Receipt Number XXXXXXXXXXX. We will notify you by mail if the appointment is rescheduled, a decision is made, or if the office needs something from you. If you move, go to www.uscis.gov/addresschange to give us your new mailing address.

 

Ugh!

It means they cancelled the original time for your oath ceremony if you already received a notice. Not entirely uncommon - sometimes its just technical issues or capacity issues. You'd generally get a new notice in a couple of days.

[Adujarric 67]

On 7/16/2022 at 1:05 AM, Ven0m322 said:

Phew, 

 

It's been quite a journey! I've almost crossed this finish line. Check out this bonkers timeline. 

 

Submitted online: March 3, 2020

Biometrics: March 24, 2020

Covid hit and office closed one week before my appt. 

Biometrics#2: Feb 27, 2021

Interview: June 29, 2021

Interview went great, nailed all the answers but interviewer claimed a file was missing in his packet and that it was a processing error on their end. He had to request to get it special delivered and that as soon as he received it in 3-4 weeks he will process the approval and get a notice for the oath ceremony. 

Approval notice: July 12, 2022 - 3-4 weeks, yea right. 1 year later and 6 emails later and it finally arrived. So excited! 

 

I just wanted to share my experience. I know the wait times are excruciating and at times feels like a denial is inevitable with the delays, but hang in there. 

 

Thanks! 

Cases like this is what drives me crazy when i see ppl on here thinking of rescheduling their oath ceremony for trips or not being able to take the day off from work. Congrats your journey will be over soon. 

[Chancy 6,233]

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