N-400 April 2023 Filers

[gopher82 20]

Quick update on Dad's progress -- he has now received his oath letter in the regular mail. Still waiting for Mom's status to update and starting to get worried -- her case was tracking completely synchronously with my dad's, but now it has been over a week since Dad's ceremony was scheduled with no movement.

 

07/03/18 GC approval date (both)
04/05/23 Eligibility date to file N-400
04/13/23 N-400 application filed online

04/13/23 LUD: “We received your Form N-400, Application for Naturalization, and sent you a receipt notice.”

04/13/23 LUD: “Case Is Being Actively Reviewed By USCIS”
04/13/23 Receipt Date (estimated wait = 9 mos.)
04/13/23 I-797C NOA: Receipt Notice posted in myUSCIS
04/13/23 I-797C NOA: Biometric Reuse letter posted in myUSCIS

04/14/23 Email: “We have taken an action on your case” (both) w/ no further update in account

06/05/23 LUD: "Interview Was Scheduled"

06/05/23 I-797C NOA: Interview Notice posted in myUSCIS

07/11/23 Interview — both passed!

07/11/23 Received Form N-652, Naturalization Interview Results (Recommended for approval)

07/11/23 LUD: “We recommended that your Form N-400, Application for Naturalization, be approved. Your case was submitted for quality review.” (Dad only)

07/11/23 LUD: “Oath Ceremony Will Be Scheduled” (Dad only)

07/12/23 LUD: “We recommended that your Form N-400, Application for Naturalization, be approved. Your case was submitted for quality review.” (Mom only)

07/12/23 LUD: “Oath Ceremony Will Be Scheduled” (Mom only)
07/31/23 LUD: "Oath Ceremony Notice Was Mailed" (Dad only)
07/31/23 N-445 Notice of Naturalization Oath Ceremony posted in myUSCIS (Dad only)

08/07/23 Oath Letter Received via US Mail (Dad only)

08/23/23 Oath Scheduled Date (Dad only) -- at Detroit District Office

XX/XX/XX Oath Letter Received via US Mail (Mom only)

XX/XX/XX Oath Scheduled Date (Mom only) -- location?

Edited August 9, 2023 by gopher82

[Creamsoda1983 7]

I just filed in July and of course antsy. Just curious for you guys that filed a few months ago, it looks like some already had interviews. Based on when you filed, and the aprox automated time line you get vs how long it took to get an interview appointment, has it been significantly faster for some of you guys?

 

For reference mine says aprox 9 month. But from the frew things ive read my field office might be decently quick. 

Edited August 9, 2023 by Creamsoda1983

[g9g9g9 12]

yup been fast .. April filed  to Aug 28 oath 

[NMFerrer 32]

19 hours ago, gopher82 said:

36 minutes ago, g9g9g9 said:

yup been fast .. April filed  to Aug 28 oath 

Congratulations!! Mine is scheduled for August 23rd.

[gopher82 20]

We have had the best possible news today -- Mom's online status changed this morning to "Oath Ceremony Notice Was Mailed!" We did contact our congressional Representative's office, which most likely got the scheduling "unstuck!" She also wrote a letter to the District Director to request that her ceremony be scheduled on the same day as Dad's. Now, it's waiting less than 2 weeks until their ceremony date -- we're on the home stretch of this journey!!! 🙂

 

07/03/18 GC approval date (both)
04/05/23 Eligibility date to file N-400
04/13/23 N-400 application filed online

04/13/23 LUD: “We received your Form N-400, Application for Naturalization, and sent you a receipt notice.”

04/13/23 LUD: “Case Is Being Actively Reviewed By USCIS”
04/13/23 Receipt Date (estimated wait = 9 mos.)
04/13/23 I-797C NOA: Receipt Notice posted in myUSCIS
04/13/23 I-797C NOA: Biometric Reuse letter posted in myUSCIS

04/14/23 Email: “We have taken an action on your case” (both) w/ no further update in account

06/05/23 LUD: "Interview Was Scheduled"

06/05/23 I-797C NOA: Interview Notice posted in myUSCIS

07/11/23 Interview — both passed!

07/11/23 Received Form N-652, Naturalization Interview Results (Recommended for approval)

07/11/23 LUD: “We recommended that your Form N-400, Application for Naturalization, be approved. Your case was submitted for quality review.” (Dad only)

07/11/23 LUD: “Oath Ceremony Will Be Scheduled” (Dad only)

07/12/23 LUD: “We recommended that your Form N-400, Application for Naturalization, be approved. Your case was submitted for quality review.” (Mom only)

07/12/23 LUD: “Oath Ceremony Will Be Scheduled” (Mom only)
07/31/23 LUD: "Oath Ceremony Notice Was Mailed" (Dad only)
07/31/23 N-445 Notice of Naturalization Oath Ceremony posted in myUSCIS (Dad only)

08/07/23 Oath Letter Received via US Mail (Dad only)

08/10/23 LUD: "Oath Ceremony Notice Was Mailed" (Mom only)

08/10/23 N-445 Notice of Naturalization Oath Ceremony posted in myUSCIS (Mom only)

XX/XX/23 Oath Letter Received via US Mail (Mom only)

08/23/23 Oath Scheduled Date (both!!) -- at Detroit District Office

Edited August 10, 2023 by gopher82

[razorontour 72]

Had my interview, fairly straightforward and recommended for approval; the outstanding removal of conditional application was also adjudicated although that hasn't updated on the USCIS portal. No requests for new documentation. Now waiting for Oath Ceremony to be scheduled; Case Officer suggested the scheduling should happen within 3 weeks and then we'll see how far into the future the actual ceremony is.  

[g9g9g9 12]

You will have a 2 or 3 week gap when the notice is emailed. Congrats not too far .. hold on tight 

[razorontour 72]

Oath ceremony scheduled for early September and ROC now shows as approved. Pleasantly surprised how quick they moved things forward!

[Jon & Ygritte 178]

Field office Milwaukee

 

Filed April 25th, 2023

Biometrics May 24th

Interview Scheduled June 29th

Interview August 8th - Decision cannot be made

Oath Ceremony Will Be Scheduled - August 11th

Oath Ceremony Notice Was Mailed - August 14th

Oath Ceremony - August 30th!

 

So 4 months 5 days process in total! I'm happy!

[g9g9g9 12]

Congrats.. .. seems files are moving overall

 

Edited August 14, 2023 by g9g9g9

[Gyyomme 273]

Status changed today to "Oath ceremony will be scheduled".

[Lovemetz 4]

Filed 4/29/2023

Biometrics reused

Case actively reviewing status since 5/3/2023

Nashville field office

Permanent resident since Nov 2015

 

STILL No movement on my case ever since it went under review in May. 

It's frustrating but i will just have to wait.

 

It seems like other filed offices processing times are mostly 6-8 months and they get them done in 3-6 months, my local field office however has 12.5 months of processing time so i feel like I won't see any update till October or November. Just hoping my vacation next year April doesn't get affected. 

[g9g9g9 12]

you will get there soon enough, seems Nashville is a little slow in general.

 

[Changnoi 410]

Okay so for those who just want the quick details,

The questions were:

What is an Amendment?

Where is the Statue of Liberty?

When do we celebrate Independence Day?

Who was President during the Great Depression and World War II?
What did the Declaration of Independence do?
Who is in charge of the executive branch?

 

Reading Test – When is Columbus Day?
Writing Test – Columbus Day is in October.

No Definition Questions.
 

The day started with a 5 hour drive that began in the early AM hours to arrive in plenty of time for a 1pm appointment.

About 30 minutes before the appointment people started to show up outside the entrance whom I assume had a 1pm

appointment also. The security guard came out and said form a line. You will begin to be let in at 12:45. There is an 

advantage to being in the line early. I was second in line so I got in quickly. They only allow people with appointments

inside so anyone that comes with you has to wait outside. Only one person at a time is allowed at the desk for processing

so as they would finish the next person was waved in from the entry way. Phones have to be scanned separately. My 

bag with all documents was placed in a bin and scanned. Was told to stand at a line on the floor and wait to be waved

through. After walking through the metal detector, they also used the wand as an additional step. Retrieved my belongings

and was told to go to the second floor where I presented my appointment letter and passport, ID card and Green card.

The interviewer was very professional and friendly. Remained standing and took the Oath before beginning.

The interview took about 15 mins. The feared definition questions from the N400 never materialized as

it was only the standard yes, no questions that were asked. I had all my original documents that I had submitted online

but none of them were requested. After the interview was complete the Officer asked if I would like to attend the "Oath

Ceremony" that would be held in a couple of hours and I happily said yes. I was allowed to bring one person with me

to the "Oath Ceremony". It was like a dream standing there at the end of my immigration journey with a room full of people

who had walked the same path. Afterwards we all turned in our Green Cards and received our "Certificate of Naturalization".

It felt like winning a Gold Medal at the Olympics. As I looked around the room it was full of joy with 1000 watt smiles as

it began to sink in that our visa journey had come to an end. I thank God for the grace I experienced every step of the 

way. I had a sense during my journey that at many points seemed impossible that God was with me and had gone

before me and prepared the way. I would like to thank all of the Visa Journey friends I have met over the years who

took time to share their stories and update their timelines to leave breadcrumbs for others to follow. 

Edited August 16, 2023 by Changnoi

[stephbd 91]

@Changnoi congratulations!!! thank you for sharing your experience in Norfolk!