little_mermaid

Howdy everyone!
Today I woke up to a status update: my N400 interview has been scheduled!!! August 30th at 8:00 am!!!
Anyhow, I was planning on bringing my copy of the 751 package, and updated evidence of the N400 from the time Of submission, and of course the documents they request in the letter. Any suggestions are highly appreciated!!
 
Tomorrow is my 40th birthday, this feels like a good birthday present. FELIZ CUMPLEAÑOS A MI!!

I submitted my N400 last 07/07 exactly 90 days before my 5th year on 10/05. Did not receive any notification about biometric reuse so I am assuming I will be getting a biometric appointment in the coming weeks. The only update in my USCIS account was the receipt notice attached in PDF form. 

Hello, all!
This is for everyone who has been through this journey.  I just wanted to thank all of you!  Through the years, this website has helped many people, myself included.  I wish all you success!  This includes the ones just beginning their journey.  To the ones beginning:  this website may help maintain your sanity when you feel frustrated by the endless waiting.  Good luck to all of you! 😀

Arrived 15 mins before interview time - completed my security check - checked in with front desk and waited for my turn to be called.
In 10 mins, the USCIS immig officer opened the door and called my name, and took me back to her office. She was very kind and understanding, I did not feel stressed at all.
She requested my state ID and greencard. and started to explain how the process is going to be.
After verifying my name - she began with Civics questions:
Two departments of govt
Speaker of the house
Right of anyone living in US
Name of US president
Statue of Liberty in?
What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?
In what month do we vote for President? 8)What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens?
What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?
What is the capital of the United States?
Got 9/10.
Reading - where is the white house located?
writing - The White house is located in Washington DC
After the interview- Got the response - decision can’t be made. (Some get approved right after the interview- mine wasn’t- I got a paper that said decision can’t be made now- and they will contact in the coming days with the decision. I was approved in 32 days.- I believe it was because my immigration officer needed supervisor approval)
Timeline —————
Office- ABQ, NM
Applied- Jan 11,2023
Biometrics - Feb 2,2023
Interview - April 11, 2023
Case approved - May 09,2023
Oath - June 22, 2023
Thankful to God for these blessings!
Thank you to this group for all the help!

Just another slightly stupid question for which I think I know the answer: we might not have submitted our 2022 prior to my N400 submission, so I’m assuming that until April 15 2023 the last tax year of tax returns could be 2021 right?

Hi 
even I filed online yesterday and got the NOA and biometric reuse in the uscis account.Do we get a physical mail of these two as well? or just the message in the account.
Do we get the interview letter in mail or that will come in uscis account as well

Hello Guys,
 
Good luck everyone.
 
My details Below
 
I used my lawyer to file for my N-400.  Got 3 physical mails yesterday.
 
1) Receipt Notice
2) Account Access Notice
3) Biometrics Reuse Notice
 
Here we go  
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Filing Details
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- Received Date - 6/20/2023
- Notice Date - 7/05/2023
- Biometrics Reuse - 7/05/2023
 
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Estimate Time - 9 Months Approximately
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We submitted our applications online on 07/09/2023.
We received a receipt notice on 07/09/2023.
 
We're assuming that we will be assigned to the Philadelphia Field Office.  
 

@PistolPete13 -- I posted this in the September 2022 filers just now, too, but pasting here for you since it pertains to Santa Ana:
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Husband had his interview at the Santa Ana office this morning. Note: there is a lot of construction in the area and some of the roads are pretty torn up right now (they are doing something to the tram tracks, perhaps?). Because of that, the parking lot that is immediately adjacent to the building was not accessible (the road was closed). Nevertheless, there is another parking lot (I think it was called P2) about five minutes' walk away.
 
Appointment time was 9:20 a.m. We got out of the car at 8:40 a.m. and walked over. There was a small queue outside the building. They let one party in at a time to go through the metal detector. Some features in the building are ancient -- for example -- the metal detector won't function properly if the automatic door is open (therefore, if you are queuing outside, you must stand back a little). We queued for probably 12 minutes or so. When going through the metal detectors, the guard said that I (the spouse) wouldn't be allowed in.
 
There are restrooms on the ground floor right when you enter. The interview rooms are on the second floor. The ceremony location is on the third floor.
 
When you enter the interview area, you'll check in at some windows on the far side of the room. The ask for your appointment letter and scan you into the system. Then, you sit down and wait.
 
We got in and situated about 9:05 a.m. There are two individual-stall restrooms within the interview room. Directly outside of the interview room, there are two cash-only vending machines -- one with beverages, one with snacks.
 
As I mentioned before, interview time was 9:20 a.m. 
 
9:20 a.m. comes... and goes. The officers call people from the front of the room, but also the back. So bear that in mind when choosing where to sit. 
 
9:56 a.m., husband gets called in. 
 
Spouses cannot go into the interview, so I went to the vending machine and walked around the hallway, stretching my legs. 
 
16 minutes and 43 seconds later, husband comes out! Success! Wahooooo! 
 
INTERVIEW DETAILS
- The officer asked for his passport, green card and driver, then said he was going to start reviewing his case
- Asked husband to write a sentence on a digital pad (write what I say)
- Then, asked him to read what it said on the pad (he read the sentence allowed)
- After that, the officer asked him the questions. Questions that were asked were:
What is freedom of religion? What stops the government from being too powerful? Who is Commander in Chief of the Military? Who did the US fight in World War II? If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President? Name two US federal holidays.  After the questions, he asked he was married to me (yes), asked if we had kids (no), how long he lived at our current address, if he'd been outside the US in the past 10 years, if he worked at his current employer, if he had served in the military (US? no? where -- and how long). Asked if he had any outstanding tax balances (no). Asked he had ever voted in an election (no). Asked if he belonged to any domestic or terrorist organizations (no). 
 
All in all -- he said it was very straightforward. The officer was direct (e.g. no pleasantries) and efficient. 
 
I think we were both expecting it to be much more complicated and complex. 
 
The officer did have a big stack of paperwork (my husband's file) in front of him. Not sure if it was his file for just the N-400 or if it was the file that includes everything.
 
After the interview, we (together) went upstairs to the ceremony. There were probably 15 - 18 other people in the room. Handed over your  Green Card... sat down and waited (probably 15 min). Did an oath. Got packet with certificate of naturalization. Informed how to apply for passport, etc. Congratulations! 
 

Filed 6/27.
 
Naturalizing using military service.
 

yes and approved. 

We are following each other closely!
 
Application date: April 25, 2023
Biometrics notice date: May 5, 2023
Biometrics appointment: May 24, 2023
Interview notice: July 1, 2023
Interview appointment: August 8, 2023

Oh shoot, you're right! Thank you so much 🤗 Interview scheduled for July 26th!

Update on my parents’ N-400 timeline @ Detroit DO -- interview scheduled!

07/03/18 GC approval date (both)
04/05/23 Eligibility date to file N-400
04/13/23 N-400 application filed online
04/13/23 LUD: “We received your Form N-400, Application for Naturalization, and sent you a receipt notice.”
04/13/23 LUD: “Case Is Being Actively Reviewed By USCIS”
04/13/23 Receipt Date (estimated wait = 9 mos.)
04/13/23 I-797C NOA: Receipt Notice posted in myUSCIS
04/13/23 I-797C NOA: Biometric Reuse letter posted in myUSCIS
04/14/23 Email: “We have taken an action on your case” (both) w/ no further update in account
06/05/23 LUD: "Interview Was Scheduled"
06/05/23 I-797C NOA: Interview Notice posted in myUSCIS
07/11/23 Interview Scheduled Date

Just filed Hubs' N-400 on 6/4. He's been eligible for nearly 7 years; we just let life get in the way. Welcome to the thread!

I don't know what drives the quicker or slower interview times, could be a Field Office thing or the type of application maybe (combo vs single).
 
I filed Jan 17, received interview notice in my USCIS online, March 27 for a May 2nd interview. I filed N400 only and my FO is Denver.
 
Keep the faith, it will happen.

I’m going to see my family in Argentina!!! Usually tickets are super expensive. Think of $1400 one way. Well, the other day I found round trip tickets for $750!!! So I said I’m leaving!!!

Thank you so much. I still am married to my husband, we got bunch of bills together and we have a kid together, so I think it should be enough evidence that it’s a bonafide marriage. 

It covers the naturalization of people who have been LPRs for 5 years, without regard to marriage.  Marriage-based green card holders can naturalize after 3 years.