N-400 January 2024 filers

[happydoctor 28]

8 hours ago, Jacobo said:

Oh I wasn't close to the five years. I applied under the 3 year rule; actually 2 months before my 3 year anniversary as LPR

Congratulations!
If I applied for a citizenship after being a Green card holder for 6 years , what rules apply to my case ? I got my green card through marriage, but we divorced before I received a permanent green card ( without an interview). 

[Lanzoni 37]

This morning I had my naturalization interview in Houston. I just wanted to share my experience. The appointment was at 10:10am and I was at the door at 9:50am when I was asked for the appointment notice. I went through security and when I was putting my belt back I heard an officer shout my name on the hallway. He then rapidly conducted me inside his room down the hallway. The only documents he asked for were my passport, my driver’s license and my LPR card. He started with the civics questions, which he probably stopped before 10. It seems like he was typing my questions. Then he asked me to read one sentence and to write another sentence in his tablet, after spending a minute or two to make it work. Then he asked me if I support the constitution and some other questions after that in the form, including if I understood the oath and its requirements. Then he asked me to confirm some personal information in the tablet. At that point he already had the results form filled out and ready to hand it to me, which he did right after that. The officer seemed to be in a rush and at some point mumbled something about something going on over there at 10am. He said I should be getting the appointment in the mail. I asked if there’s a way to expedite due to urgent family matters back home and he said that he can’t do anything about it. I’d say the whole thing lasted 15-20 minutes. Let me know if y’all have any questions. 

[Shroy123 718]

22 hours ago, labelladell2 said:

You were right! They scheduled my interview for 5/7/24 in the Dallas Field Office. A little over a week after my 3 year GC anniversary

Yayy congratulations.. what time? Mine is on April 30th a week before you 

[Jacobo 122]

Guys I had my Interview yesterday. Due to a name change request, I could not do same day ceremony. 
Today my Judicial Naturalization Ceremony at the courthouse was scheduled for April 19th, 16 days after my Interview in Miami, FL. 
 

[minivatreni 119]

38 minutes ago, Jacobo said:

Guys I had my Interview yesterday. Due to a name change request, I could not do same day ceremony. 
Today my Judicial Naturalization Ceremony at the courthouse was scheduled for April 19th, 16 days after my Interview in Miami, FL. 
 

I’m doing a name change also and I hope my oath gets scheduled quickly. Chicago IL here 

[Rhythmlicious 75]

My interview was yesterday at 3 pm in Los Angeles. I got there around 2:30. Apparently it's good to be a little early as people online said there's often a lot of people lined up outside before security. In my case, there wasn't anyone lol. Went through security quickly, went to the 8th floor to meet a lady who did some kind of 'check in' I assume, and she sent us to a different waiting area. 

We sat down to wait by 2:40 and I spent a little bit of time on my phone before deciding to go over my flashcards (that I made for the civics test) one more time. I didn't get to go over many, since my name was called just minutes later. I forgot to check the time but I'm pretty sure it was a little earlier than 3pm. I was quite nervous, so waiting 5 or 10 minutes less was nice.

The lady was so lovely and nice. It didn't even feel like she was the one taking the interview, I was expecting someone very serious and intimidating! She asked for my passport, greencard and California ID. We talked a little bit, she kinda threw the questions out there almost as if it was part of our conversation. 

My questions were:

- why do some states have more Representatives than other states?
- where is the statue of liberty?

- what did Susan B Anthony do?
- who signs bills to become laws?

- name ONE branch or part of the government
- who vetoes bills? 

Because my answers to the last 3 questions were all 'the President', the lady asked me if I knew a different answer to question 5. So even though the question says to name ONE, I guess it's smart to prepare to have an extra answer where possible.

After the questions she asked me if I wanted to take the oath immediately. I wasn't expecting this, but I thought might as well. We were running out of time, so she quickly went over some info about the oath and if I understood everything. She then rushed me downstairs. The interview part was no more than 20 minutes, and a good part of it I was waiting because she had to type some things and the computer was taking it's sweet time lol. Even though my husband and I didn't submit a lot of evidence of our relationship, I did not have to show any additional proof at all.

Downstairs we checked in at another lady, handed her some papers that I was given and my greencard. I received another packet, a little flag and a paper with the pledge of allegiance on it. I had a different hair color when I had my biometrics appt, so I was asked if I wanted to take a new photo, which I did (this new photo was used on my cert of Naturalization). Another 10-15 minutes later we were welcomed by the man that would take the oath. We all lined up in the front, and repeated after him. After that he called our names one by one to hand us our Certificate of Naturalization. After that he gave all of us time to take photo's, including with himself for whoever wanted to
My husband was able to be with me the whole time, apart from the interview itself. Since I was quite nervous and I'm pretty shy, that was very pleasant. The whole experience was VERY nice and quick. 

I hope this helps anyone  If anyone still has any questions, let me know!  

 

[AFCF 268]

11 minutes ago, Rhythmlicious said:

My interview was yesterday at 3 pm in Los Angeles. I got there around 2:30. Apparently it's good to be a little early as people online said there's often a lot of people lined up outside before security. In my case, there wasn't anyone lol. Went through security quickly, went to the 8th floor to meet a lady who did some kind of 'check in' I assume, and she sent us to a different waiting area. 

We sat down to wait by 2:40 and I spent a little bit of time on my phone before deciding to go over my flashcards (that I made for the civics test) one more time. I didn't get to go over many, since my name was called just minutes later. I forgot to check the time but I'm pretty sure it was a little earlier than 3pm. I was quite nervous, so waiting 5 or 10 minutes less was nice.

The lady was so lovely and nice. It didn't even feel like she was the one taking the interview, I was expecting someone very serious and intimidating! She asked for my passport, greencard and California ID. We talked a little bit, she kinda threw the questions out there almost as if it was part of our conversation. 

My questions were:

- why do some states have more Representatives than other states?
- where is the statue of liberty?

- what did Susan B Anthony do?
- who signs bills to become laws?

- name ONE branch or part of the government
- who vetoes bills? 

Because my answers to the last 3 questions were all 'the President', the lady asked me if I knew a different answer to question 5. So even though the question says to name ONE, I guess it's smart to prepare to have an extra answer where possible.

After the questions she asked me if I wanted to take the oath immediately. I wasn't expecting this, but I thought might as well. We were running out of time, so she quickly went over some info about the oath and if I understood everything. She then rushed me downstairs. The interview part was no more than 20 minutes, and a good part of it I was waiting because she had to type some things and the computer was taking it's sweet time lol. Even though my husband and I didn't submit a lot of evidence of our relationship, I did not have to show any additional proof at all.

Downstairs we checked in at another lady, handed her some papers that I was given and my greencard. I received another packet, a little flag and a paper with the pledge of allegiance on it. I had a different hair color when I had my biometrics appt, so I was asked if I wanted to take a new photo, which I did (this new photo was used on my cert of Naturalization). Another 10-15 minutes later we were welcomed by the man that would take the oath. We all lined up in the front, and repeated after him. After that he called our names one by one to hand us our Certificate of Naturalization. After that he gave all of us time to take photo's, including with himself for whoever wanted to
My husband was able to be with me the whole time, apart from the interview itself. Since I was quite nervous and I'm pretty shy, that was very pleasant. The whole experience was VERY nice and quick. 

I hope this helps anyone  If anyone still has any questions, let me know!  

 

Congratulations! Thank you so much for sharing your experience!

[labelladell2 7]

On 4/4/2024 at 1:35 PM, Shroy123 said:

Yayy congratulations.. what time? Mine is on April 30th a week before you 

8:45am. I'm wondering if it's likely to have the oath ceremony on the same day

[Shroy123 718]

5 hours ago, labelladell2 said:

8:45am. I'm wondering if it's likely to have the oath ceremony on the same day

Hopefully mine is at 9.30am. I am expecting we should have same day oath ceremony 😀 iA

[minivatreni 119]

9 hours ago, labelladell2 said:

8:45am. I'm wondering if it's likely to have the oath ceremony on the same day

What’s your FO?

[labelladell2 7]

28 minutes ago, minivatreni said:

What’s your FO?

Dallas

[minivatreni 119]

1 minute ago, labelladell2 said:

Dallas

If you're that early in the morning, then yes I would say the chances are strong for the same day oath! good luck

[Crazy Cat 39,398]

9 minutes ago, minivatreni said:

If you're that early in the morning, then yes I would say the chances are strong for the same day oath! good luck

I'm not sure same day oaths are the norm in Dallas, although I know they did some a little more than a year ago.  They often do a mass ceremony.  When my wife took her oath, more than 1000 new citizens were sworn in at the Plano Event Center during her ceremony.  

Edited April 6 by Crazy Cat

[Letspaintcookies 2,216]

On 4/4/2024 at 7:39 AM, happydoctor said:

Congratulations!
If I applied for a citizenship after being a Green card holder for 6 years , what rules apply to my case ? I got my green card through marriage, but we divorced before I received a permanent green card ( without an interview). 

If you're divorced you can only file under the 5 year rule.

I guess you updated USCIS about your divorce? It's rare to get the 10 year card without interview after a divorce. Lucky you 🙂

[Stein 260]

Just received notice on th USICS site that my wife' interview was scheduled for May 20.  Lucky timing because we leave for vacation May 23 for 8 days.  We filed 1/25 which was right at the 90 days before 3 years.