Marimar04

I just got my passport back today after 8 weeks. The envelope was big and unsealed so I'm glad it didn't fall out of it. I have just to update my driver's license but I will do it before it expires in December.

I applied for my new/ updated SS card on April 8th. I got it yesterday in the mail but I'm still waiting for my passport. When I called last week they told me that I will get the passport back this week and  the card the following week. I'm afraid my passport got lost but I don't know how much longer I have to wait to call back again or to apply for a new one.

Me: first US passport, applied in person . Expedite, 4 weeks 

My daughter: renewal, minor so she applied in person. Regular service, 8 weeks. 

My husband : by mail 2 weeks ago expedite, not received yet.

It was very easy to find an appointment online for the passport and there was no waiting time. When we renewed our daughter's passport 5 years ago was pretty bad, the lines were very long .We got a number when we got there and after hours waiting outside we had to come back the following day when the office closed.

I called for the 3rd time to the SSA and she said that my documents were  scanned today, just 7 weeks after mailing them. By the end of next week I should get my passport back, and the following week the new card.🙏

I sent my application on April 8th. It was received on April 9th and I'm still waiting. I called two times but they said nothing was scanned yet. 

Applied USPS office in North NJ :Feb 13

Received email :March 1st

Has been shipped email: March 9th

Approved email: March 10th

Passport is in Tucson (AZ) not Philadelphia (USPS notification). It will arrive on March 13th

Just now, Charming12 said:

did you apply with expediated request or normal routine service? Could you please share us from which state did you apply for passport application?

Expedited. North Jersey

I have just got an email saying that my passport has been sent. I checked few hours ago and it said it was in process. I didn't get any email saying it was approved.

Applied USPS office:Feb 13

Received email :March 1st

Has been shipped email: March 9th

1 hour ago, Ansbekk said:

Did you check the tracking number, or the DoS website (Passport case tracker) where it said delivered yesterday?

This website

I applied for my passport on February 13th at a USPS office in  North Jersey.  I think that was sent to Philadelphia.  I have just checked and it says that they got the application yesterday March 1st. 

4 minutes ago, SadFace said:

reading questions and got confused

 

 For example, they aske me that question:

What does the judicial branch do?

▪ reviews laws

▪ explains laws

▪ resolves disputes (disagreements)

▪ decides if a law goes against the Constitution

 

DO they expect me to answer all 4 duties, or just one.

Just one.

22 hours ago, Annabanana316 said:

Congratulations! What time was your interview?

3 minutes ago, DM4 said:

Was the oath ceremony run by a judge? I understand whenever there is a name change (my case also) the actual judge should be running the oath ceremony, not "just" a USCIS officer. 

Maybe you were lucky enough to be in the right place in the right time! Please advise/clarify. 

 

BTW, I just received the Bio Reuse letter on 2/12/2021 as well. It appears Newark USCIS sent a massive number of noticess to (what appears to be) all 2020 filers. Note, I filed on March 26th 2020. 

Now I'm holding my breath for the interview schedule notice

Good Luck everyone!

No. The oath ceremony wasn't run by a judge. I got an envelope like everyone after the ceremony. Mine had the certificate and a court document about my name change

I had my interview after 2:00 pm and other people had it after me and had the oath  ceremony too. Once the waiting room was full they called us to go to the Liberty Room for the oath ceremony. I think they close the office at 4:00 but we left at 4:10. It was the last ceremony of the day. 

2 hours ago, ny_a&p said:

Hi! First of all, congratulations on finishing this journey! 🥳

 

I will have my interview in a couple of weeks at the Newark office. I read that if you change your name you will have to wait for a judicial oath ceremony, because Newark office only does administrative ceremonies the same day. I want to change my name to a shorter version of my legal name, but I definitely would like to have both, the interview and oath ceremony the same day. Is this correct?

 

Thanks for your help! 🙂

 

I did both the same day. I dropped my middle name and I have my oath one hour and a half after my interview. It was the last group of the day.

Hello, I'm going to fill out my passport application for the first time and I would like to know:

1- the certificate of naturalization can be used for both proof of US citizenship and proof of identity? Or should I use the driver's license for proof of identity? In that case my name is  different since I dropped my middle

 name .  

2-place of birth for parents and spouse, should I write down the country or city and country?

3- travel plans? I want a expedite service but I don't have travel plans. 

Thanks for your help.  I thought it would be easier

5 hours ago, SusieQQQ said:

Did you do your oath same day or next day  after interview ? Their system seems programmed to send out the letter even if you already attended it. My husband attended his same afternoon and got the scheduling  notice in the mail about a week later! He said it was the same as the one they handed him at the interview.

Yes. I got my oath 2 hours after the interview. Thanks

I had my oath ceremony yesterday but today I got this message about getting a date for it. Is this a common mistake ?should I disregard it?

Thanks

My journey with USCIS ended today. I had my interview and my oath this afternoon. The officer was very nice and professional. I don't remember all the questions:

- who was the First president

- how many amendments

- what's the capital of the US

My oath ceremony was the last one of the day.

Good luck to everyone and thanks for all  your help. 

My journey with USCIS ended today. I had my interview and my oath with name changed ( middle name dropped) this afternoon. The oath ceremony was at about  3:30 and there were more than 20 people. Good luck to everyone and thanks for your help.

1 minute ago, Jhon_A said:

Interview scheduled today, Newark office.

Congrats!

I will have my interview on February 9th, Newark office . I got the notice last week.

23 minutes ago, Jhon_A said:

You are lucky I applied 2 months before you and nothing. (15 MONTHS WAITING).

Yes. I didn't expect it so early. I hope you get yours soon.🙏

14 minutes ago, izaksly said:

If they scheduled you in the morning, yes

if They scheduled you in the afternoon, no.

source: sitting at the building waiting for oath ceremony as I type this.

 

also it depends if they approve you on the spot, they could not approve you right away even if you passed the exam

My appointment is late in the afternoon so you are right.

I just checked online and my interview has been scheduled on Feb 9, Newark office. I applied online on Dec 14.  I did not get any alert on my phone .