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I know right, lol. Couldn’t imagine my face while he was explaining it to me…I think he noticed me frowning and smirking…happy but a bit confused😁 so he just reassured me. 
 You were lucky then, some said it really depends on the IO. Cuz I have a friend too who were interviewed in CA few months ago, same app (Spouse 3yrs) but never had an issue with the Middle Name…ugh. 
Anyway, thank you and you have a great day ahead!

you are just so fortunate Kabayan to receive it after 3 days, mine took about a month after passport delivery..... though it was a routine processing...

i got my naturalization certificate back after 3 days i received my passport.my locator number is 58.Hoping you receive  it soon

Almost done with the journey (pending passport).
Had my interview scheduled for 7am earlier today. Was called in at about 7.05
As expected, it was a virtual one conducted by the officer based in Spokane. Since my application was spouse based - I was asked for a copy of the documents proving the marriage. So gave them Bank statement, mortgage statements, Car insurance, Tax returns. The documents were collected by the agent here, scanned and then sent to the officer in Spokane.
He then asked the 6 civics questions, followed with a series of yes/no questions. Once through, I was approved for citizenship and then he worked on getting me scheduled for Oath the same day. Was asked to leave the green card and a document that I was made to sign for the Oath ceremony - and then wait in the Hallway.
All this took about 30 minutes. In about 10-15 minutes we were called into a room for the Oath ceremony and were done by 8am.
I already had my Drivers license appointment pre-booked for converting it to EDL, and also my passport appointment at the post office. Done with both in a breeze.
With the final wait of few more months for the passport the immigration journey will be over.

when i had my interview the IO asking me my drivers licence and green card. i guess no need to submit the photocopy of your drivers licence 

Just got my certificate back.
So the complete timeline for Routine (regular/standard) processing with standard delivery, applied for both book and card ($140 total + $35 USPS execution fee):
Locator begins with: 75
07/29/21: Applied at USPS Las Vegas Summerlin.
08/12/21: Status "In process".
08/13/21: Money order cashed.
08/24/21: Status "Approved".
08/26/21: Status "Shipped".
08/30/21: Passport book (52 pages) received. Shipped from Little Rock, Arkansas
09/01/21: Passport card received.
09/02/21: Naturalization certificate received.
 
Done!!!

Super speedy! Congrats 

just to update: i got my naturalization certificate back 9.3.21

Yes, I have scheduled an appointment at my near by USPS office that is an acceptance facility.

The journey is over
filed on 03/14/2020 bio reuse: 12/14/2020 received interview notice on 06/10/21; interview date 07/22/2021 oath ceremony 07/22/2021 (same day)  
Passport received the same day 07/22/2021 (had to travel next day).
Passport agency in Seattle was kind enough to allow me to apply without prior appointment
 
Good luck everyone
 
 

A passport timeline if anyone interested: 
Application sent (Expedited & regular shipping): 06/16
Check cashed: 06/22
Approved: 07/22
In the mail: 07/24

Hello Everyone, i passed my interview on July 12th. but been so busy working since then. 
 
Thank you to all visa journey members  who helping me a lot answering all my questions since  I started my journey here in the US.
I would like to share my interview experience in PORTLAND OR so i can give you some idea how it goes .Because my appointment is so early 7:30 am today (0712/2021) i decided to stay in the hotel. I arrived at 7:25  am so the security let me to enter the building and check my belongings with my interview letter. He  told me to go upstairs and stay in the waiting area. The immigration lady officer call my name around 7:45 .She is very nice and make me comfortable. she asking me my drivers license and green card. .
 
first civic test
-what is an amendment?
-what do we call the first 10 amendments to the constitution? 
-who is he father of our country?
-what is Benjamin Franklin is famous for?
-what did Susan B. Anthony do?
-what stop of government from becoming too powerful?
 
Reading test
what is the one thing we all Americans need todo on April 15th?
 
Writing test
We file for taxes
 
Information about Me
-are you living same address on your application 
-are you still working at same employer 
-are you re marry (no) (because i am widow) 
 
yes/no.
Have you ever claimed to be a U.S citizen 
Do you owe any overdue tax
 
The IO told me  congratulations . I takes only 12-15 minutes and I am done . She offer me to take an oath same day and if i am interested in that...i said YES of course 
She told me to  come back at 2 pm for my oath ceremony. We have 15 persons in the room and takes only 5 minutes. I am now a U.S. citizen .I am so happy and thankful that i took my oath at the same day so i  could not come back . Hope everyone  who are from Seattle and transfer to Portland have a good experience and Good luck.
 
 
 

I went to Long Beach during the week of memorial day and got my passport appointment there. The USPS office was pretty open for passport appointments. It was still open when I checked the availability a few days back.

I have an afternoon appointment at Covington tomorrow if you want it! 2:45pm. Feel free to message me and I can give you the confirmation number and everything 🙂

I got my citizenship from Portland yesterday. They have same day oath available from 1:40 to 2:40 (4 ceremonies) and they fill them in order. The process was very quick and similar to most people here, they didn't see any documents other than the green card and passport. 
Civics questions: 1. What's Benjamin Franklin famous for?
2. Capital of your state?
3. Name of the war between the North and the South?
4. Why 13 stripes on the flag?
5. Name of the first 10 amendments of the Constitution?
6. Can't remember!
 
English: Read: Who was George Washington?
Write: Washington was the first president.
 
Answered the yes and no questions and that was it!
 
Good luck everyone!
 
 

Before i went to my interview I am hoping and praying  that they will offer me same day oath because one person  a week ahead of me did not offered same day oath so that i am so surprise and thankful that before the IO  started  the  test she offered me to take an oath if everything will be ok.Good luck on your interview

Hi,
I just have the 'we scheduled an interview...'. I was finally able to see my interview letter this morning. My appointment is on July 14 at Tukwila location. Im grateful because I was praying to not go in Portland. 

Just one is sufficient. For questions that require multiple answers, it is explicitly stated in the question. For example: There were 13 original states. Name three.

Finally interview scheduled! 3 weeks later than expected in the excel sheet. Even 5 weeks later than my own expectation. All interviews have 1 months notice as we have seen here, my notice is 6 weeks lol. I am being delayed to the most possible, screwed up all my travel plans as passport will take another 6 weeks at least and school will start by the time 🤣, but at least I am now reliefed with a date on July 22nd.

I found one! OMG thank YOU so much very helpful! now i need to study for civic test. I was not expecting to get interview until end of Sept 2021

Hello everyone. First thank  You Lord ..and secondly thank you to all visa journey members  who helping me a lot answering all my questions since  I started my journey here in the US.
I would like to share my interview experience in PORTLAND OR so i can give you some idea how it goes .Because my appointment is so early 7:30 am today (05-24-21) i decided to stay in the hotel. I arrived at 7:10  am so the security told me to wait 5 more minutes outside. exactly 7:15 they allow us to enter the building and check our belongings together with my interview letter. He  told me to go upstairs and stay in the waiting area. The immigration lady officer call my name around 7:40 .She is very nice and make me comfortable. she asking me my passport ,drivers licence and green card. Before she will start the test she offer me to take an oath if i will pass.
 
first civic test
 
-what month we vote for president
-what do some states have more representatives that other state
-we elect the representative for how many years
-who was the president during the world war 1
-what is the capital of your state
-what stop of government from becoming too powerful
 
Reading test
what is the capital of united states
 
Writing test
 Washington D.C. is the capital of united states
 
Information about Me
-are you living same address on your application 
-are you still working at same employer 
-are you re marry (no) (because i am widow)
 
yes/no.
Have you ever claimed to be a U.S citizen 
Do you owe any overdue tax
 
The IO told me  congratulations . I takes only 12 minutes and I am done .She told me to  come back at 2 pm for my oath ceremony. We have 15 persons in the room and takes only 5 minutes. I am now a U.S. citizen .I am so happy and thankful that i took my oath at the same day so i  could not come back . Hope everyone  who are from Seattle and transfer to Portland have a good experience and Good luck.
 
 
 

if anyone looking for passport appointments. several close circle friends (4 cases) were able to walk in at Bellevue USPS with completed docs. Staff there is very nice and accommodating. just make sure to have all paper work ready and they can help. good luck

Congratulations!

Hello everyone. First thank  You Lord ..and secondly thank you to all visa journey members  who helping me a lot answering all my questions since  I started my journey here in the US.
I would like to share my interview experience in PORTLAND OR so i can give you some idea how it goes .Because my appointment is so early 7:30 am today (05-24-21) i decided to stay in the hotel. I arrived at 7:10  am so the security told me to wait 5 more minutes outside. exactly 7:15 they allow us to enter the building and check our belongings together with my interview letter. He  told me to go upstairs and stay in the waiting area. The immigration lady officer call my name around 7:40 .She is very nice and make me comfortable. she asking me my passport ,drivers licence and green card. Before she will start the test she offer me to take an oath if i will pass.
 
first civic test
 
-what month we vote for president
-what do some states have more representatives that other state
-we elect the representative for how many years
-who was the president during the world war 1
-what is the capital of your state
-what stop of government from becoming too powerful
 
Reading test
what is the capital of united states
 
Writing test
 Washington D.C. is the capital of united states
 
Information about Me
-are you living same address on your application 
-are you still working at same employer 
-are you re marry (no) (because i am widow)
 
yes/no.
Have you ever claimed to be a U.S citizen 
Do you owe any overdue tax
 
The IO told me  congratulations . I takes only 12 minutes and I am done .She told me to  come back at 2 pm for my oath ceremony. We have 15 persons in the room and takes only 5 minutes. I am now a U.S. citizen .I am so happy and thankful that i took my oath at the same day so i  could not come back . Hope everyone  who are from Seattle and transfer to Portland have a good experience and Good luck.
 
 
 

hello guys..is any body knows if the USPS in Tukwila south center  accept the application for new  U.S, passport? thank you