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  1. No i didnt ask for a certified copy nor did i apply for the passport. I was explained to contact Social Sec. in two weeks and then send in my passport application. Both will require me to mail my original certificate.
  2. Interview date: September 15, 2021. I arrived at the West Palm Beach USCIS building about 15mn and went in 5mn before my interview time. After passing security (empty pockets, remove belt) I was directed to take a sit in the waiting room. After about 15mn of waiting my name was called. I was expecting to be in a closed office but the interview took place at a counter with glass separating the officer and me. She was very professional, not really friendly but just serious lol and we started right away with the civics test: Where is the statue of liberty? Why did colonists fight the british? she didn't want to hear the other 2 reasons and cut me off, that was funny, who lived in america before colonists arrived? .... can't remember what the other questions were but they were easy. I was asked to read a simple phrase and write the answer on a tablet (What state is the most populated? California has the most people) Then we went thru the yes/no questions, of course my past immigration issues were brought up but quickly reviewed. Then after long minutes of typing on her computer "fixing some minor issues" she announced me that because of covid they do not hold naturalization ceremonies anymore so she'll administer the oath right away. At that point I had to ask if she meant I was approved to which she said "yes, congratulations you're approved!". I was in shock (again considering all I've been thru with uscis) and needed a few seconds to get myself together. She was already standing up ready to go with the oath and for the fist time I saw a big smile on her face. Oath was then taken, I thanked her again and after about 30mn wait I had my naturalization certificate in my hands. I headed out and hugged my family who was waiting in the car. Hope this is helpful to those still waiting for their interview. Good luck to all!
  3. APPROVED!!!! DONE WITH USCIS!!! Oh my oh my what a relief this is. I took the interview yesterday and was approved. I have had quite an interesting immigration history so it's the end of about 20 years of underlying uncertainty and stress. I arrived at the West Palm Beach USCIS building about 15mn and went in 5mn before my interview time. After passing security (empty pockets, remove belts) I was directed to take a sit in the waiting room. After about 15mn of waiting my name was called. I was expecting to be in a closed office but the interview took place at a counter with glass separating the officer and me. She was very professional, not really friendly but just serious lol and we started right away with the civics test: Where is the statue of liberty? Why did colonists fight the british? she didn't want to hear the other 2 reasons and cut me off, that was funny, who live in america before colonists arrived? .... can't remember what the other questions were but they were easy. Then we went thru the yes/no questions, of course my past immigration issues were brought up but quickly reviewed. Then after long minutes of typing on her computer fixing some minor issues she announced me that because of covid they do not hold naturalization ceremonies anymore so she'll administer the oath right away. At that I had to ask if she meant I was approved to which she said "yes, congratulations you're approved!". I was i shock (again considering all I've been thru with uscis) and needed a few seconds to get myself together. She was already standing up ready to go with the oath and for the fist time I saw a big smile on her face. Oath was then taken, I thanked her again and after about 30mn wait I had my naturalization certificate in my hands. I headed out and hugged my family who was waiting in the car. I still can't believe this is over and that I am now a proud US citizen ready to embrace American life to its fullest. By the way, I applied under the 5yr rule but went to the interview with 5 yr of tax transcripts, bank statements, originals of the documents i submitted with the n-400, none of those were asked for. Hope this was helpful, good luck to all still waiting for their interview.
  4. Thanks ImmiGeek! I checked your notes and it's very well put together. Reminded me that I need to find out who my representative is lol. However in Section 4 I couldnt find the list of of documents that may be needed. Any pointer?
  5. I got my interview scheduled for Sept 15. Super stocked. So in addition of the documents they require what would be a good idea to bring to the interview? I read 5 years of tax returns, bank statements? I apply under the 5yr rule but wife and I are still happily married. Thanks for your input.
  6. Biometrics done today. My appointment was at 11am, I arrived at 10:45am and got in line outside. I was let in right before 11am and after about 15mn in the waiting room my number was called and the deed was done in less than 5 minutes. Now I am hoping for a interview date in the next couple of months. Anyone else from West Palm Beach?
  7. Biometrics done today. I guess another 6 months of waiting.
  8. Bringing this thread back to life. I have biometrics scheduled on July 2 in WPB.
  9. Hi all, I just received notification of the biometrics appointment.
  10. I had an estimated completion for June 2021, now that has completely disappeared from the website. More waiting I guess
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