N-400 March 2025 Fliers

[TBoneTX 48,367]

9 hours ago, CoastingtoAOS said:

I-751 and N400 have changed to approved online as soon as we left and got in the car.

Congratulations!   

9 hours ago, CoastingtoAOS said:

For Houston office, what is the gist or when does the oath ceremony scheduling happen or timeline from now?

I'm guessing December, unless you're invited for November.

[EarlyAnxious 34]

Hello everyone!

 

I just wanted to provide an update. I'm finally an United States Citizen!

My Oath Ceremony was last week. It was scheduled for 8:00 AM at the Philadelphia Field Office.
I was able to bring 3 guests with me: my spouse and my parents.

 

The ceremony started around 8:30 AM and it took about an hour. There were a lot of new citizens from different countries along with their families.

Overall it was a smooth and happy moment. No issues at all and no ICE officers around the office.

Thankfully, this field office was not affected by the government shutdown.

 

After getting my certificate, I went to PennDot (DMV) the same day to update my immigration status.

They scanned the certificate and ran it through SAVE and my status was updated instantly. There was no need to fill out any forms or pay anything.

My Drivers License still says "Limited Term" because I renewed it last year while my Removal of Conditions process was still pending so it will remain like that until the next renewal in 2028.

Now when I go to the DMV website, it allows me to renew online since I'm showing up as an US Citizen on their system. That was not possible before.

 

Two days later I went to the Philadelphia Passport Agency to apply for my passport book and passport card in person.

Why did I apply in person? Because I didn't want them to mail my Certificate through USPS after seeing how badly they handled my mom's certificate when it was delivered back to her.

To apply in person you need to show proof that you have a flight within 14 days of the appointment. You also need to schedule an appointment at the agency online, which can get tricky.

But I was able to find an appointment for that same week and the passport was ready for pick up within 2 days. I picked it up along with my Certificate.

They mailed the passport card through USPS, which I just got today.

 

I have an appointment with the SSA next week since the "automatic update" that was implemented last year on the N-400 was suspended indefinitely, which I honestly think is dumb because now new US Citizens have to schedule an appointment to get their status updated with the SSA, which results in more work for them. Very inefficient. 

 

If you have any questions, let me know.

 

Here's my final timeline:

 

I-751

 

03/09/2024 - Mailed my I-751 with a Fee Waiver Request (I-912)
03/11/2024 - Package Delivered by USPS at the Post Office PO Box
03/11/2024 - Priority Date is March 11, 2024
04/01/2024 - Case number received via SMS

04/09/2024 - Biometrics reuse notice added to my USCIS online account
04/09/2024 - Case Is Being Actively Reviewed By USCIS
06/10/2025 - N-400 and I-751 Combo Interview Scheduled for 07/28

06/10/2025 - I submitted a request to reschedule the interview via my USCIS online account because I was not going to be available on 07/28

06/13/2025 - Got a call from the Field Office asking for a reason for the rescheduling and the availability

06/13/2025 - Case status for the N-400 changed to Interview Cancelled. The status on the I-751 still said Interview Scheduled until a new date was available.

06/26/2025 - N-400 and I-751 Combo Interview Scheduled for 08/12

08/12/2025 - I-751 Case Approved. Notice available on my Online Account

 

N-400

 

03/12/2025 - Mailed my N-400 package with a Fee Waiver Request (I-912) to Elgin, IL Lockbox via UPS

03/14/2025 - Package Delivered by UPS at the Front Desk and Signed by Robbins

03/14/2025 - Priority Date is March 14, 2025

04/01/2025 - Case added to my USCIS online account

04/02/2025 - Biometrics reuse notice added to my USCIS online account

06/10/2025 - N-400 and I-751 Combo Interview Scheduled for 07/28

06/10/2025 - I submitted a request to reschedule the interview via my USCIS online account because I was not going to be available on 07/28

06/12/2025 - Got a call from the Field Office asking for a reason for the rescheduling and the availability

06/12/2025 - Case status for the N-400 changed to Interview Cancelled. The status on the I-751 still said Interview Scheduled

06/26/2025 - N-400 and I-751 Combo Interview Scheduled for 08/12

08/12/2025 - N-400 Approved - Oath Ceremony Will Be Scheduled

10/13/2025 - N-400 - Oath Ceremony at the Philadelphia Field Office

 

 

 

Edited October 23 by EarlyAnxious

[TBoneTX 48,367]

2 minutes ago, EarlyAnxious said:

I'm finally an United States Citizen!

Congratulations!   

You've accomplished a lot in a short time -- nice.

 

Perhaps you'll agree that a small-yet-satisfying part of the whole thing is filling in the last box in your VJ timeline.   

[CoastingtoAOS 10]

21 hours ago, TBoneTX said:

Congratulations!   

I'm guessing December, unless you're invited for November.

I hope Nov. we are expecting a baby soon. How soon does the notice go out?

[OldUser 10,847]

Congratulations @EarlyAnxious!

Thank you for the detailed report.

It was smart to get passport card!

I hope you got a large passport book too?

[TBoneTX 48,367]

2 minutes ago, CoastingtoAOS said:

How soon does the notice go out?

Mrs. T-B.'s went out pretty quickly.  As I recall, she passed the questioning on the day before the December oath ceremony, and she was invited for January.  Don't know whether or how things might have changed since 2013.

[jebby 3]

Anyone from Boston here?

[Roms2019 17]

On 10/23/2025 at 10:58 AM, jebby said:

Anyone from Boston here?

N400 mailed on october 16 and received date October 18th.

I am still qualified to study for old naturalization test version 2008?

Just want to make sure guys.

Thanks

[TBoneTX 48,367]

7 minutes ago, Roms2019 said:

I am still qualified to study for old naturalization test version 2008

Yes, you should be.

 

And here's the definitive study guide for it:

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/382775-mrs-t-b-the-citizenship-test/

 

Edited Friday at 02:22 AM by TBoneTX

[Roms2019 17]

24 minutes ago, TBoneTX said:

Yes, you should be.

 

And here's the definitive study guide for it:

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/382775-mrs-t-b-the-citizenship-test/

 

Thank you

[Roms2019 17]

On 10/14/2025 at 9:37 AM, Taureti said:

From what I’ve read online, it’s not unusual for them to redo the interview after receiving the A-file. I have no criminal history, but I did forget about a 10-year-old red light ticket, so I’ll make sure to bring that record with me to the next interview. I’m just not sure how to find something that old.

It could also be an issue with my name on the birth certificate — back then, they used to write the child’s name, the father’s name, and then the last name. That format often causes confusion, and people assume the father’s name is my middle name, even though I don’t actually have one.

We’ll find out more once I get there. I also plan on switching attorneys — I don’t like how mine communicates or how little she explains.

Hi Taureti

Did you attend your second interview? 

What was the issue and did you resolve? 

Please update us,

Thanks

[Nick334 1]

Is anyone else still waiting for their interview to be scheduled?

[Realtor01 8]

My Husband and I applied March 8th we just got scheduled for interview Dec 6th, we both have same date and time for interview. Our Local office is Fort Myers Fl

[Taureti 50]

On 10/31/2025 at 6:41 AM, Roms2019 said:

Hi Taureti

Did you attend your second interview? 

What was the issue and did you resolve? 

Please update us,

Thanks

I wish — but no, nothing is happening. According to my attorney, the supervisor mentioned scheduling in a few weeks, but it’s already been a month since then and still nothing. At this point, I think they can’t locate my A-file and are just dragging out the process. It’s been 145 days since my interview, even though I was promised a decision within 1–2 weeks of their receiving my Alien file.

I stopped checking the status and thinking about it all the time. This is completely out of my hands. I’ll worry about it once I hear from them. I want to schedule a major surgery for the spring — and knowing my luck, as soon as I pay the deposit, USCIS will finally contact me, and the interview will end up being on the same day as my surgery.

 

Edited yesterday at 01:36 AM by Taureti

[OldUser 10,847]

51 minutes ago, Taureti said:

I wish — but no, nothing is happening. According to my attorney, the supervisor mentioned scheduling in a few weeks, but it’s already been a month since then and still nothing. At this point, I think they can’t locate my A-file and are just dragging out the process. It’s been 145 days since my interview, even though I was promised a decision within 1–2 weeks of their receiving my Alien file.

I stopped checking the status and thinking about it all the time. This is completely out of my hands. I’ll worry about it once I hear from them. I want to schedule a major surgery for the spring — and knowing my luck, as soon as I pay the deposit, USCIS will finally contact me, and the interview will end up being on the same day as my surgery.

 

Sue USCIS. It's been over 120 days since interview. Most likely they'll quickly find the file after being served.