N-400 January 2024 filers

[Conchas Chinas 139]

22 minutes ago, happydoctor said:

Did anyone have issue with using stylus pen in the interview? I just tried at home on my iPad, and I don’t like it all. Can I ask them  to write on a paper with a regular pen instead ? 🙂

No issues. You will be fine

[killadocg23 88]

4 hours ago, happydoctor said:

Did anyone have issue with using stylus pen in the interview? I just tried at home on my iPad, and I don’t like it all. Can I ask them  to write on a paper with a regular pen instead ? 🙂

Don’t sweat it.

 

i had mine 2 Fridays ago and I just drew in the pad with my finger. It wasn’t pretty but they just want to make sure you can write correctly and spell sentences.

 

Dont worry it isn’t a penmanship test

[minivatreni 146]

5 hours ago, happydoctor said:

Did anyone have issue with using stylus pen in the interview? I just tried at home on my iPad, and I don’t like it all. Can I ask them  to write on a paper with a regular pen instead ? 🙂

Don't worry about that, it's messy when everyone does it. But that's all they provide. 

[minivatreni 146]

8 hours ago, happydoctor said:

I wonder why does Social security office need to know , what is the difference? 🤔

There's many reasons, but mainly there are certain benefits that are different for citizens vs permanent residents I think 

[Brit_C 21]

I wanted to follow up re my interview in Chicago last week Monday.

 

It was the easiest interview since I started this Journey in 2018. 

 

I arrive 10 mins early - waited about 15-20 mins before I was called in - the Officer advised a trainee would be joining us, as she was new. 

• He swore me in,  and asked me to be seated. 
• Asked for my passport, DL and Greencard. 
• Checked my fingerprints 
• Confirmed my name, DOB and address. 

 

He the began the Civics test - Questions were:

1. Who lived in the US before the colonists (i laughed as i'm British - he did too, as did the trainee)
2. What was the main reason for the Civil War
3. Who are the 2 main political parties 
4. Why did the natives fight the British 
5. Why does the flag have 50 stars 
6. When must men register for selective service 

After questions - asked me to read a sentence on the iPad

Write a sentence on the iPad

 

He then went through my application.

At the end he asked me if i was familiar the Oath of Allegiance, i said yes, but not verbatim. He said that is fine, and if im OK with it, he would like to recommend me to become a citizen if i am willing to sign today. of course, i said YES! He had me sign a few things, and then gave me a print out confirming that I had passed all of the tests, and he was recommending me for neutralization.

 

I didn't open my folder at all! - didn't check my tax submission, ask for photos etc. 

 

Today I received an alert that my ceremony has been schedule for may 15! 

 

Question - How may people can I bring? It doesn't say it on the letter

[minivatreni 146]

19 minutes ago, Brit_C said:

I wanted to follow up re my interview in Chicago last week Monday.

 

It was the easiest interview since I started this Journey in 2018. 

 

I arrive 10 mins early - waited about 15-20 mins before I was called in - the Officer advised a trainee would be joining us, as she was new. 

• He swore me in,  and asked me to be seated. 
• Asked for my passport, DL and Greencard. 
• Checked my fingerprints 
• Confirmed my name, DOB and address. 

 

He the began the Civics test - Questions were:

1. Who lived in the US before the colonists (i laughed as i'm British - he did too, as did the trainee)
2. What was the main reason for the Civil War
3. Who are the 2 main political parties 
4. Why did the natives fight the British 
5. Why does the flag have 50 stars 
6. When must men register for selective service 

After questions - asked me to read a sentence on the iPad

Write a sentence on the iPad

 

He then went through my application.

At the end he asked me if i was familiar the Oath of Allegiance, i said yes, but not verbatim. He said that is fine, and if im OK with it, he would like to recommend me to become a citizen if i am willing to sign today. of course, i said YES! He had me sign a few things, and then gave me a print out confirming that I had passed all of the tests, and he was recommending me for neutralization.

 

I didn't open my folder at all! - didn't check my tax submission, ask for photos etc. 

 

Today I received an alert that my ceremony has been schedule for may 15! 

 

Question - How may people can I bring? It doesn't say it on the letter

 

My interview is also going to be in Chicago FO on 6/10. I am excited! Kind of nervous, just hoping all goes well Congrats on getting your oath! Are you getting a name change, or no? 

[Brit_C 21]

30 minutes ago, minivatreni said:

 

My interview is also going to be in Chicago FO on 6/10. I am excited! Kind of nervous, just hoping all goes well Congrats on getting your oath! Are you getting a name change, or no? 

No - although I did contemplate it, but then would have to change too many documents. 

 

Good luck!!!

[samdog 54]

On 4/27/2024 at 10:44 AM, Oskar1234 said:

Does any has experience with N-400 deschedule notice just 10 days before the interview?

And did you get new date (reschedule) interview again and how soon?

I got this notice 3 days ago because unforeseen circumstances.

thank you

I did - athough mine was scheduled/de-scheduled the same day and the very next day they re-scheduled it.

[jackiegringa 359]

On 4/24/2024 at 10:17 AM, jackiegringa said:

My ROC has been transfered to the local office and the N-400 is now actively being reviewed. Considering how these combo interviews usualy go, I think the officer that did my interview was just being nice when he gave me the full approval on the spot instead of "can't decide today because I need the ROC first". I'll take it!

Interview 11/4

N-400 in active review 22/4

ROC transfered 25/4

N-400 recommended for approval, waiting on quality review; oath will be scheduled 30/4

 

Things are moving forward!!

[Rearviewmirror 380]

13 hours ago, jackiegringa said:

Interview 11/4

N-400 in active review 22/4

ROC transfered 25/4

N-400 recommended for approval, waiting on quality review; oath will be scheduled 30/4

 

Things are moving forward!!

 

I'm still stuck in transferred ROC - Interview April 12, transferred April 15... nothing since.

[ayuness 38]

 

It's official! 🙌🏼🇺🇸 Louisville, KY

 

My timeline:

• 01/13/2024 - Submitted the application. We received your Form N-400, Application for Naturalization, and sent you a receipt notice
• 01/13/3024 - USCIS will run the same security checks and use your biometric data as in the past; however, it is not necessary for you to appear at a USCIS Application Support Center (ASC) for a biometrics appointment. The biometrics fee will not be refunded.
• 01/13/2024 - Case Is Being Actively Reviewed By USCIS. Estimated time* until case decision: approx. 7 months. Our records show nothing is outstanding at this time. We will let you know if we need anything from you. 
• 01/31/2024 - Case Is Being Actively Reviewed By USCIS. Estimated time* until case decision: approx. 5 months
• 02/14/2024 - On February 21, 2024, we scheduled an interview for your Form N-400, Application for Naturalization. Estimated time* until case decision: approx. 7 months
• 04/11/2024 - Interview 
• 04/11/2024 - We recommended that your Form N-400, Application for Naturalization, be approved. Your case was submitted for quality review.
• 04/11/2024 - Your Form N-400, Application for Naturalization, was placed in line for oath ceremony scheduling.
• 04/12/2024 - Oath Ceremony Notice Was Mailed
• 05/02/2024 - Oath Ceremony

[mattguk 5]

Hi all

 

long time follower of this thread!

 

Filed 1/2/24 - 3 year path (filed around 82 days before 3 year anniversary)

 

Biometrics reused notice - 1/2/24

 

Interview notice received - 5/2/24

 

Interview date - 6/3/24

 

Houston TX field office

[Paul Hanaki 70]

19 hours ago, ayuness said:

 

 

It's official! 🙌🏼🇺🇸 Louisville, KY

 

My timeline:

 

• 01/13/2024 - Submitted the application. We received your Form N-400, Application for Naturalization, and sent you a receipt notice
• 01/13/3024 - USCIS will run the same security checks and use your biometric data as in the past; however, it is not necessary for you to appear at a USCIS Application Support Center (ASC) for a biometrics appointment. The biometrics fee will not be refunded.
• 01/13/2024 - Case Is Being Actively Reviewed By USCIS. Estimated time* until case decision: approx. 7 months. Our records show nothing is outstanding at this time. We will let you know if we need anything from you. 
• 01/31/2024 - Case Is Being Actively Reviewed By USCIS. Estimated time* until case decision: approx. 5 months
• 02/14/2024 - On February 21, 2024, we scheduled an interview for your Form N-400, Application for Naturalization. Estimated time* until case decision: approx. 7 months
• 04/11/2024 - Interview 
• 04/11/2024 - We recommended that your Form N-400, Application for Naturalization, be approved. Your case was submitted for quality review.
• 04/11/2024 - Your Form N-400, Application for Naturalization, was placed in line for oath ceremony scheduling.
• 04/12/2024 - Oath Ceremony Notice Was Mailed
• 05/02/2024 - Oath Ceremony

 

ours is Louisville and we have had no progress on our case. The average for 5 years is showing 3 months but we are 3 years so I wonder if those are going to the bottom of the pile. 

 

Congrats on getting yours

 

[ayuness 38]

4 hours ago, Paul Hanaki said:

ours is Louisville and we have had no progress on our case. The average for 5 years is showing 3 months but we are 3 years so I wonder if those are going to the bottom of the pile. 

 

Congrats on getting yours

 

Thank you! I am so sorry to hear that. I hope you get your turn soon!

[cardia 144]

On 4/29/2024 at 9:31 AM, Brit_C said:

Question - How may people can I bring? It doesn't say it on the letter

 

I brought two guests. Many seemed to bring somewhere between 1-5. I think unfortunately the answer is going to be location-dependent, as some offices may have smaller or larger venues. At mine, many of the seats were occupied, maybe around 75% at 1-5 guests per applicant.