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My turn, I got approved yesterday!
 
Seattle appointment was at 12:00pm, got there just a few minutes earlier and the guard let me in immediately (skipped those who were waiting for biometrics). Went to the restroom before going to the waiting area and sat down, by that time I got there, a very kind person who was going to his interview told me they have already called my number :).. so I got closer to the door and they called me in again a couple of minutes after.
 
Similar experience as @leethompson, a very nice officer from Spokane office and it was via the iPad. Just a little weird situation (which is fine for me) is that the officer was called in to help somebody and I had to wait for about 5-6 minutes for him to comeback. After that the interview took 15-20 minutes.
 
Questions asked:
 
1. What does the Constitution do?
2. Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
3. How old do citizens have to be to vote for President?
4. What movement tried to end racial discrimination?
5. What is the highest court in the United States?
6. Who was the first President?
 
I was done with my interview by 12:30pm and waited almost 30 min to take my oath.
 
By 1:30 pm I was out of the USCIS office and heading to get my Enhanced Id at the DOL Renton office. Although I got my appointment at 2:30pm, they took me in before 2pm.. There was a little bit of a long wait there and I wasn't super prepared for this one, I had to go back to my car a couple of times, fist because I needed another proof of residence besides my existing drivers license and the second time because I left my wallet there the first time. Got done with this appointment by 2:30 pm and they will mail my Enhanced Id in 7-10 days.
 
When I got out of the DOL office, I was internally debating whether I still had time to go the passport office in Bellevue since I booked an appointment at 2:45pm. For whatever reason I wasted a few minutes hesitating and decided to go, got there almost at 3pm and there was a family of 6 getting their passports, they took around 20 minutes to get done. When the guy saw me he was kind of surprised since I guess he was ready to call it a day and first told me it was late and then he asked if I had everything ready (which I had) and took me in. We were done in 5 minutes and I applied for both passport card and book with expedited service (6-12 weeks wait time ). I had to give away my Naturalization certificate but the guy was nice enough to make a copy for me and he told me I'll be getting this back within 2 weeks.
 
By 3:30pm I was done with all naturalization paperwork related stuff that I had planned (probably the most productive day in regards to this matter in my life). I still have to update my SSN but I will wait until I have my passport card for that.
 
Thank you to everybody in this amazing community, I apologize for not being so active but I hope sharing my experience is helpful to others.

Today was the day!
 
Seattle appointment at 10:15am, delayed slightly by a long and slow queue to get checked in. 
My interview was with a very friendly officer from the Spokane office via an iPad.
In total it took about 20 minutes, and I was approved right there.
 
My questions were (can’t remember the exact order):
Who signs bills in to law? Name a US territory? What party is the President part of? What month do we vote for president? How long do we elect a senator for?  
I had my own USCIS binder of paperwork with me (copies of all my previous filings, plus copies of birth certificates, marriage certificate, and updated bank and mortgage statements), but none were asked for. After the call was done (and I signed the final bit of paper) they took my green card and directed me back to the waiting room, letting me know it would be about an hour’s wait until I could take my oath. 
 
In less than 10 minutes a group of six or eight of us were called in to a room and the officer checked we were all there, reading out our names from the stack of citizen ‘packs’. Then we read out the oath, and were handed our packets! All done!
 
She advised us to get going with our passport applications, as the wait time is like 3+ months right now (I have my appointment booked for tomorrow for some time now) and before I knew it I was back out at my car and on my way home. I registered to vote using the online form right when I got home! 
 
I want to extend a massive thanks to everyone here;  when my dates were months away, it was awesome to follow along with you all as you made your way through the system. I wish everyone else who’s still waiting the very best and know it will all be done in time. 
 
(My next move is to update the tracker spreadsheet!)

I applied a month later in June 2020 and had to go for biometrics a week later than your date in July, I have not heard back so far (12 months completion time).
 
Those getting interviews have dealt with USCIS before and received a biometrics re-use notice at some point.
 
From two data points I am aware of, we should expect an interview around six months after biometrics, in other words well into 2022.

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.

Surprised to see that my interview notice was posted today, 10/14 is my date.
 
06/13/20: App submitted
07/23/21: Biometrics appointment
09/13/21: Interview notice
10/14/21: Interview
 
Beyond stoked!

Super happy for you.  Congratulations 😁😁👍

Surprised to see that my interview notice was posted today, 10/14 is my date.
 
06/13/20: App submitted
07/23/21: Biometrics appointment
09/13/21: Interview notice
10/14/21: Interview
 
Beyond stoked!

Surprised to see that my interview notice was posted today, 10/14 is my date.
 
06/13/20: App submitted
07/23/21: Biometrics appointment
09/13/21: Interview notice
10/14/21: Interview
 
Beyond stoked!

Employment is not a condition to qualify for citizenship, you have nothing to worry about.

It is down for everyone.

It is down for everyone.

No dual citizenship, but can travel with two valid passports to avoid visa fees. Departing the U.S., you will need to show the airlines that you have a valid VN passport. American border agents don't care about outbound passengers. Use your VN passport entering VN. Leaving VN, show the airline your American passport because they need proof that you can get into the U.S. When arriving U.S., they will want to know where you have been. Show them VN passport and American passport. They won't deny an American citizen entry. For what's it worth, I don't want my wife to use her VN passport because she is now a U.S. citizen. Be an American. Buy the inexpensive visa. Using two passports to save a few bucks cheapens the whole notion of being a U.S. citizen. Be one or the other. Or don't get an American passport.