N-400 January 2025 Filers

[OldUser 9,984]

55 minutes ago, Magi Stark said:

I'm furiously Googling, but everything seems to indicate they either use GC picture if they re-use biometrics, or they use the picture taken during N-400 biometrics. 😭

Ask them when they take photo 😃

Or when officer finishes interview.

[Michael & Kate 30]

On 6/16/2025 at 1:03 PM, Michael & Kate said:

 

Jun 16 – an interview is scheduled for Jul 21,

 

Also, UCSIC has recently approved my 751 without an interview, and the card was produced on Jun 10. 

 

Does anyone know if we can bring our 1yo daughter to the interview? The interview is at 7:30 am, and we won't be able to drop her off at the daycare that early. We're trying to explore our options.

I had my interview a few days ago at Chatsworth, the San Fernando Valley office. I was approved and had an oath ceremony the same day. The officer said their first oath ceremony of the day starts at 9.30 am. 

 

The interview itself was very smooth and fast, probably less than 20 mins. We arrived ~7.15 am for my 7.30 interview. There was already a line for checking in. It took about 10 mins to check in and probably another 30 mins to wait for my number to be called. I brought my husband with me, and the officer who interviewed me allowed him to accompany me into her office. However, I noticed that most of the other officers did not permit anyone other than petitioners to go into their office. 

 

Once in the office, I took an oath to tell the truth, and the officer started with a reading/writing test. It is veeery straight forward. I was asked to read out loud the sentence: "Who lives in the White House?". And then write down the sentence: "The president lives in the White House". The officer repeated the sentence probably 5-10 times. It's very hard not to do it right lol And the next was 6 civic test questions. After successfully passing all tests, I was asked a few clarifying questions about my N400 petition, and the officer made adjustments. After the interview, they took my picture because the one they had on file was from my original biometrics from 2022, and after that, the officer handed me the oath ceremony paper.

 

Our case was very simple IMO, we didn't have previous marriages, no criminal records, no owed taxes. We also have a mortgage and a baby together. 

 

Good luck, everyone, on your interviews!

 

P.S. During the oath ceremony, they take back all your green cards and other documents USCIS previously issued to you. Make sure not to forget even expired cards!

Edited Thursday at 05:39 PM by Michael & Kate

[Frankjavir 100]

3 hours ago, Michael & Kate said:

I had my interview a few days ago at Chatsworth, the San Fernando Valley office. I was approved and had an oath ceremony the same day. The officer said their first oath ceremony of the day starts at 9.30 am. 

 

The interview itself was very smooth and fast, probably less than 20 mins. We arrived ~7.15 am for my 7.30 interview. There was already a line for checking in. It took about 10 mins to check in and probably another 30 mins to wait for my number to be called. I brought my husband with me, and the officer who interviewed me allowed him to accompany me into her office. However, I noticed that most of the other officers did not permit anyone other than petitioners to go into their office. 

 

Once in the office, I took an oath to tell the truth, and the officer started with a reading/writing test. It is veeery straight forward. I was asked to read out loud the sentence: "Who lives in the White House?". And then write down the sentence: "The president lives in the White House". The officer repeated the sentence probably 5-10 times. It's very hard not to do it right lol And the next was 6 civic test questions. After successfully passing all tests, I was asked a few clarifying questions about my N400 petition, and the officer made adjustments. After the interview, they took my picture because the one they had on file was from my original biometrics from 2022, and after that, the officer handed me the oath ceremony paper.

 

Our case was very simple IMO, we didn't have previous marriages, no criminal records, no owed taxes. We also have a mortgage and a baby together. 

 

Good luck, everyone, on your interviews!

 

P.S. During the oath ceremony, they take back all your green cards and other documents USCIS previously issued to you. Make sure not to forget even expired cards!

@Magi Stark now you know about the picture, ask him/her for a new one.

[Magi Stark 73]

2 hours ago, Frankjavir said:

@Magi Stark now you know about the picture, ask him/her for a new one.

 

21 hours ago, OldUser said:

Ask them when they take photo 😃

Or when officer finishes interview.

 

 

My interview was already on 7/7. 

Edited Thursday at 11:35 PM by Magi Stark

[Frankjavir 100]

1 hour ago, Magi Stark said:

 

 

 

My interview was already on 7/7. 

Oh, so you are stock with....

Just now, Frankjavir said:

Oh, so you are stock with....😂😂

 

[Frankjavir 100]

32 minutes ago, Frankjavir said:

Oh, so you are stock with....

 

"STUCK"

[Magi Stark 73]

21 hours ago, Frankjavir said:

"STUCK"

Yeeeeeeeeees 😫😩😭

[Frankjavir 100]

Good advice has been given on things to do after obtaining the US citizenship by @OldUser and other members. Besides taking care of SSA, US passport, banks, broker aacounts and pension plans, I highly recommend to obtain the Global Entry card, its $120 for 5 years, but beiieve me, its worth every penny. You avoid long waiting hours at POE and mainly do not have to face undesirable interviews. Most people assume this privilege is limited to US citizens, it is also available to LPRs who are Citizens of Argentina, Colombia, Germany, India, Mexico, Panama, Singapore, South Korea, Switzerland, Taiwan, and the United Kingdom.

Edited Saturday at 08:28 PM by Frankjavir

[OldUser 9,984]

13 minutes ago, Frankjavir said:

Good advice has been given on things to do after obtaining the US citizenship by @OldUser and other members. Besides taking care of SSA, US passport, banks, broker aacounts and pension plans, I highly recommend to obtain the Global Entry card, its $120 for 5 years, but beiieve me, its worth every penny. You avoid long waiting hours at POE and mainly do not have to face undesirable interviews. Most people assume this privilege is limited to US citizens, it is also available to LPRs who are Citizens of Argentina, Colombia, Germany, India, Mexico, Panama, Singapore, South Korea, Switzerland, Taiwan, and the United Kingdom.

Awesome advice! Let me also clarify one point about Global Entry...

 

You can be a citizen of those listed countries and not a US LPR.

 

I am a citizen of one of those countries you listed. I got Global Entry while on work visa, way before I became a US LPR or US citizen.

[Frankjavir 100]

4 minutes ago, OldUser said:

Awesome advice! Let me also clarify one point about Global Entry...

 

You can be a citizen of those listed countries and not a US LPR.

 

I am a citizen of one of those countries you listed. I got Global Entry while on work visa, way before I became a US LPR or US citizen.

Yes, you are right, I should had mentioned legal status holders, not tourist, student and business visa holders.

[OldUser 9,984]

Just now, Frankjavir said:

Yes, you are right, I should had mentioned legal status holders, not tourist, student and business visa holders.

Tourists from those countries can also get GE as far as I know. The only requirement is to be a person with a citizenship from those countries.

[Frankjavir 100]

22 minutes ago, OldUser said:

Tourists from those countries can also get GE as far as I know. The only requirement is to be a person with a citizenship from those countries.

You are right again, I did some research and there are more countries added to the list and seems like the citizenship and other requirements are enough.

https://www.cbp.gov/travel/trusted-traveler-programs/global-entry/eligibility

 

[Frankjavir 100]

This link provides the particular agreement with each country.

https://www.cbp.gov/travel/trusted-traveler-programs/global-entry/international-arrangements

[NataliaM 12]

Two weeks before my interview, I was wondering: do the officers read the civic tests questions exactly as they stated in the provided list of questions or they re-phrase them somehow? Like instead name one thing, name two? 

[OldUser 9,984]

1 hour ago, NataliaM said:

Two weeks before my interview, I was wondering: do the officers read the civic tests questions exactly as they stated in the provided list of questions or they re-phrase them somehow? Like instead name one thing, name two? 

In my interview, officer read questions exactly how they were in preparation material. I believe officers are required to read them as written.