InternationalGuy

8 hours ago, Nisot said:

I arrived at the premises 7am,  but they wouldn't let you in until 15min to your appointment and my appointment time was 7:30am. I went through all the security checking then proceed to the hall. Ten min after my name was called by the officer on window two. She started with apology for keeping me waiting and she told we are starting with civic and writing, after few minutes of questioning and answering she told me I pass the civic and written then she proceed to the yes or no on my application. Then she congratulated me and let me know that my application is recommended for approval and she asked if I could wait for an hour to get my Oat done. With smile on my face I responded back with yes. 9:45am we proceed to oat ceremony hall where we took the Oat and the certificate was presented. I wish the rest of you wait for your interview best of luck.

Congratulations 🎉🎈🍾! 

1 hour ago, phospho123 said:

 Was delayed for some reason. I got there at 2PM for a 2:15 interview but was interviewed at 3. The interviewer apologized for the delay. It was a very casual interview and the interviewer was very friendly. At the end, I asked about oath and he apologized and told me that I was supposed to get my oath at 3:30 but because of the delay, I had missed it. He promised me a quick turnaround for oath ceremony. But glad to be done with the interview.

 

The interviewers are really friendly and the interview was a breeze. 

Congrats! 

12 minutes ago, Nisot said:

My interview is friday. I didn't get any notice, I just check online as

Usual and I see the reschedule receipt in my document page.

Good luck! happy for you. One last question please, given you mentioned you check your docs page frequently. Do you recall when was it posted online?

I am trying to have an idea of how much of a time notice you got. Have you received the reschedule notice via mail by now? 

8 hours ago, Nisot said:

How was your interview? Pls update how it goes thanks. 

Hi there,

You said you have been re-scheduled?  Can you tell us your new N-400 interview date/time?  Also, how were you notified? did you just check your documents tab online, or you were notified via mail or email.  I am concerned because my application was in Sep2019, and trying to figure out how is this organized. 

Thanks!

9 hours ago, LAstategal said:

Oath Details;

We were called from the waiting area a few minutes after the scheduled appointment at 11:50 and lead to the area for the Oath Ceremony, where we were spaced out. There were 5 of us and 1 interpreter for one of the oath takers.
They review your form, ask you to review the certificate, take your green card and tell you where to sit. There's a screen between you and the oath officer.The chairs are spaced out.

 

Once everyone was seated they started off with a speech, then everyone stands with their right hand raised and says the oath. Then he explained what was in the envelope he gave us:  passport and voter registration directions. He advised that there was another ceremony at 1, so not enough time for pictures and showed us how to exit. 

It was over by 12:05. The multi year journey is over.

 

Note: there were a few people called when I was in the waiting room that didn't show up.
 

Happy for you : ) enjoy your new status. Thank you for the play by play experience you shared. Good luck in your future endeavors! 

On 7/6/2020 at 9:52 PM, Sailor1975 said:

I have literally just received notice of my rescheduled interview.  July 22nd.

Hi there,  I am a baltimore filler too. When you log into your web portal what kind of completion date are you getting?

Mine says September2020, I was wondering if I should count on it. 

12 minutes ago, InternationalGuy said:

Good luck on 07/17. What time is your interview?  we have had some reports they have been interviewing very limited number of applicants. Please try to gather as much info as possible. It appears, based on timelines, you and Abhorsen327 are scheduled on the same day. 

Also, can you tell us what the "completion time" shown on your web-portal online?  Mine says September 2020.

Thanks!

On 7/2/2020 at 8:05 PM, LAstategal said:

I logged in today and boy was I surprised, I checked my case status and it hasn't changed from my initial interview was scheduled, my case  history still had my initial interview was scheduled notification, then I checked my documents folder and bam: "Interview Scheduled Sent on June 30, 2020." My interview has been rescheduled . It's set for 7/17/20. I can't wait. 

Good luck on 07/17. What time is your interview?  we have had some reports they have been interviewing very limited number of applicants. Please try to gather as much info as possible. It appears, based on timelines, you and Abhorsen327 are scheduled on the same day. 

2 hours ago, Delayofgame1 said:

Hey my friend may I ask which date you applied? I’m waiting as well I applied 10/25/2019 still no interview or notice. Thank you 

Hey there, I applied a month before you did, still waiting for interview to be rescheduled. They canceled it Mid-March.

3 hours ago, Pupa said:

So what can I say... became a US citizen today! The process is very streamlined- you are guided, in line always 6 feet apart, a few people in the building and I did not see many interviews or other appointments happening. However, it seems like they are doing interviews in the main lobby as I’ve see Ipads installed in the main lobby next to the windows. Also, there were about 25 people naturalizing today in one room and my time - not a lot.  What’s interesting is many of these people had interviews in February and March as I overheard, which suggest a long wait for those not scheduled at the same day after interview. 

Thank you for the follow-up. Baltimore is apparently taking their sweet time. Mine was de-scheduled mid March, I wonder what are they doing 🤦🏻 It doesn’t seem orderly at all 

2 hours ago, Pupa said:

I received my oath letter today and my ceremony is THIS THURSDAY, JULY 9th. That was quick 😄. Already scheduled my passport appointment the very next day at my local USPS. 

Good luck everyone! 

Congratulations! if possible, try to gather as much information as possible. Especially, the number of N-400 interview applicants, taking the oath?  Are interviews being conducted in private setting? anyway, anything you can share would be appreciated 

On 6/29/2020 at 10:52 PM, JaEnglishGirl said:

I went there for my oath ceremony, approved on April 23rd....

 

They were doing same day oath ceremonies today too.

Hi,  can you tell us more about your N-400 timeline? Were you interviewed before COVID?   Congrats 🍾 on your citizenship!

23 minutes ago, LAstategal said:

I logged in today and boy was I surprised, I checked my case status and it hasn't changed from my initial interview was scheduled, my case  history still had my initial interview was scheduled notification, then I checked my documents folder and bam: "Interview Scheduled Sent on June 30, 2020." My interview has been rescheduled . It's set for 7/17/20. I can't wait. 

Congrats: ) happy for you!  I was de-scheduled March 17,  nothing as of yet. I believe you are the first one to be rescheduled post 06/04.  Good luck, keep us posted please. Curious to know how will they be conducting the interviews/process ,,,,etc 

It appears the rescheduling for N400 interviews is done in a random and arbitrary fashion.  Well, at least in Baltimore : (   

8 minutes ago, Rick & Apple said:

It is the same spreadsheet. Link is below. A column was added to the right of interview date.

Where below? I am using Safari ( Apple) browser, is that why I am not seeing the speadsheet ?

6 hours ago, 20032019 said:

Hi, 

 

I had an Infopass appointment not an interview. I was there for a couple of hours, so I just estimated based on how many cases I saw processed during my visit. They're doing the N400 interviews in the main waiting area and anyone who is in the room can essentially hear everything that's happening, which is how I got the information about the oath ceremonies. 

 

Based on what I saw, it seems like USCIS is prioritizing N-400 applications, so I'm hoping your interview will be rescheduled soon! 

Thank you for the insight, it is rare to hear from Baltimore fillers! hopefully we will get positive news soon.  Keep in touch!

On 6/12/2020 at 5:12 PM, Rick & Apple said:

Congrats!

 

Updated you on the spreadsheet.

Hey there!

I have a feeling this has been asked and answered before ; ) but where is this interview rescheduling spreadsheet located at? 

Thamks

10 hours ago, 20032019 said:

I was at the Baltimore field office this past week. They were doing N-400 interviews (5-6/h), with same day oath ceremonies for people without name changes. No other types of interviews from what I could see. 

Hey there, I just took a look at your timeline, I believe you are still waiting for your N-400 interview as well, and you were at the office for an unrelated matter? 

They canceled mine the day before it was scheduled(24 hrs prior) , I am surprised they rescheduled some interviews while my expedited application/interview was not.

Also, if you don't  mind me asking, how were you able to estimate the four to five N-400 interviewees per hour, is that what you meant? Your intel appears detailed, I was just wondering if you are an attorney or you just guessed/asked people around you 

Thank you!

Hey there, are you in Baltimore or Miami.

Was your N400 interview de-scheduled too? if yes, what was your initial interview date please.

Any Baltimore filers? my interview was de-scheduled in mid March 2020. I would like to know if anyone has had their interview rescheduled since they reopened 06/04/2020.

Baltimore, MD 

Hello everyone, my interview was de-scheduled in mid March 2020. Has anyone had either the Interview or Oath rescheduled in Baltimore Field Office? 

I am still waiting to hear back. 

Thank you 

Hello everyone, my interview was de-scheduled in mid March 2020. Has anyone had either their Interview or Oath rescheduled? 

I am still waiting to hear back. 

Thank you 

Hello all, I have a question concerning IRS. I tried calling them but they weren't helpful, I will try emailing them, however this is the concern. My dad is GreenCard holder and needs to file his 1040 for 2014, he obviously has a social sec number. Based on my understanding, because he is married, he also needs spouse's SSN or taxpayer ID even if he is filling separately? what if she is not here in US and doesn't have any of the numbers (SSN or TID). Anyone in this predicament or have the experience of filling taxes while married and spouse overseas? as in prior to bringing her or whatever the case was or has been?

Thank you!

Hello everyone,

so I was told I needed a joint sponsor.

I have a feeling this questions was asked a million times...but here it is.

My join sponsor ( best friend) is married and filed his taxes with his wife, so on I864 ( AOS) , in 13-a 13-b 13-c does he put his total income as a couple? the one reported to IRS.

Or he needs to enter "his" portion only from the income?

Keep in mind, I dont want his wife to complete another form...I want to base this "joint sponsorship" on his income only. He makes good money.

I didn't encounter this problem, given I am single.

Thank you

Step by Step Fees:

1. AOS Fee- $88

2. IV Fees or DS-260 Fees - $230

3. Medical Exam fees - Depend on the country of beneficiary. It cost under $100 in my home country. This fees is collected directly by the hospital.

4. USCIS Immigrant Fee or Green Card Fee or Permanent Resident Fee - $165 (this fee is collected by the USCIS. This fees must be paid in full prior entring the US. You will not have access to pay this fees until your Beneficiary gets a Visa)

All above mentiond fees could be paid directly to the NVC and USCIS by either the Applicant or Beneficiary except Medical Exam fees. Medical Exam fees could be easily paid by the Beneficiary in lcoal currency as the hospitals are local. Things will be lot easy, if Applicant pay NVC fees (1, and 2) here in the US using CEAC website and USCIS fees (4) using www.uscis.gov/uscis-elis website.

This is exactly what I was looking for , thank you.

My father wanted to pay as much fees as possible in local money. I paid the $88 AOS fee online.

For the medical , we already found out the fee which as you mentioned around $100 in local currency.

He has an appointment at the embassy in two weeks, so he will be able to pay the equivalent of $230 in local money.

However he wont be able to pay the $165 in local currency. That would be fine

Last question, I submitted the DS260 4 days ago, how long before I can see the $230 fee online? just in case I ( the petitioner) elect to pay it online.

I wonder if the issue is related to the fact, my case got transferred to be processed locally at the embassy therefore the fee/invoice won't be online

Thank you again