kswsky94

May 21, 2019

9 hours ago, Mark_Shalini said:

Hi all!

Glad to have found this group! I have a query:

i would like to know if I need to initiate reschedule of biometrics to be able to do a walk in? Or just attempt a walk in to see if they would accept me? Has anyone been rejected despite having the appointment letter? Also can I print the letter posted online and use it, if I don’t receive the one via postal by this Thursday (planning to walk in then).

if it’s okay to go for an early walk in, any advise on the time of day? Also do they need proof of reason to the early walk in?

My current timeline, as attached. When will I know the CIS LOCATION?

*Receipt notice received on 05/17/2019 via postal mail

**Bio appt posted online on 05/18/2019, document loaded in 05/20/2019 evening-yet to receive actual postal letter.

2 hours ago, AFAL said:

Hello. It's a draw really depending on your service center. I think the only one I've heard of having a problem was Indianapolis but there could be others. I've seen many people do early walk-ins and be successful and they don't even ask why. I've heard the afternoon is the best time to go. The only thing I don't know about is the printing part. I really hope so because that's what I have to do. We will leave for vacation this weekend and won't be back until after the appt but I don't think we will get the letter in the mail until Friday. Friday we already have a dentist appt to put on a crown so we have to go Thursday. According to my estimation we should get the biometrics appt letter Friday but you are one day ahead of us so maybe you will get it Thursday. If your mail comes by noon I would wait to see if you get it that day and then go in the afternoon as long as the center isn't too far away from you.

You don't need to reschedule to attempt walk-in, your ASC should be on the biometrics letter posted online!

Search ASC here for hours: https://egov.uscis.gov/office-locator/#/asc

My cousin attempted walk-in WITH a printed letter online, we couldn't wait for the mail as she has an important school schedule coming up and had to try so she can get it out of the way. What they send you in a mail is simply an exact copy of online PDF, so they seem to have no problem with it as she said to me they were actually nice about it. What I saw is go in the morning when they open so you are before everyone with the actual appointment, which is what she did and they accepted her. Her status immediately changed to "We reviewed your biometrics." shortly after completing.

Good luck all! 👍

Hamidparis · May 20, 2019

On 5/18/2019 at 5:44 PM, Hamidparis said:

Hi, is your filled office the closest from where you live ? I'm north of San Francisco and I assumed that SF would be my filled office although I don't see it anywhere.

Search here with your zip code.

Field Office: https://www.uscis.gov/about-us/find-uscis-office/field-offices

ASC: https://egov.uscis.gov/office-locator/#/asc

May 16, 2019

Joining here since I'm helping my cousin with the application.

Good Luck all!

Washington, D.C. Field Office.

05/03/2019 - Application Submitted Online

05/10/2019 - Failed Early Walk-in Biometrics at Alexandria, VA ASC (During Morning) because the appointment was not yet created. However the appointment was created later that day.

05/16/2019 - Successful Early Walk-in Biometrics at Port Chester, NY ASC. (She is currently in school in NY)

March 17, 2019

Hi All,

I'm currently helping my sister apply for N400, got stuck on a name part which I can't figure out an answer.

The current name is "Ja ne Kim" where Ja ne being the first name and Kim being the last name. She has no middle name.

She would like to remove the space and have an official name as Jane Kim.

Need a bit of advice on how we should fill out the form, maybe request name change just to be safe?

Confirmed that full Ja ne is entered as the first name on all her current documents (License, passport, etc.).

Any advice is appreciated! Thank you!

Abhay · April 11, 2018

On 4/9/2018 at 9:36 PM, MahUSA said:

If you don't mind I have one more question, how many people approximately were taking their oath with you there? I am trying to get a sense of whether they hold large ceremonies in the court to decide within the next few days whether to change my name or not. Also, do you happen to know how often do they schedule judicial ceremonies? Thank you!

@MahUSA Sorry for the late reply - Total of 74 people was naturalized at my ceremony, don't remember any mentioning on how many countries were being represented.

The courtroom is not that big, it's fairly small in my opinion. I guess not that many people seek the name changes but I could be wrong.

Based on my knowledge, I believe judicial ceremonies are held monthly at the Alexandria Court.

Feel free to refer to my experience on the top of page 177.

If you decide to change your name and end up going to Alexandria court, there's a parking garage right across from the court, park there! It's USPTO West Parking Garage, and leave your phones in the car.

Some people parked at the meter and had to step outside to feed the meter before the ceremony began, it's not that great when you have to pass the security again. so... park in the garage! :rolleyes:

MahUSA · April 8, 2018

13 hours ago, MahUSA said:

Hi! Congratulations on taking the oath and becoming an American citizen!
I am filing for naturalization soon and I am in a similar situation, so I have few questions for you if you don't mind me asking. I am also considering a name change and my field office is Washington. Are you a Virginia resident? Were you sworn-in in the Eastern Virginia district court in Alexandria? And how long was it from the date of the interview to the day of your swearing-in? Thank you and good luck!!

Hey @MahUSA,

I am Virginia resident and the ceremony was indeed at the District Court in Alexandria. So you will likely go there for your oath.

After the interview, I waited about a month and a half for the ceremony.

Interview was on 2/13 and the oath was on 4/5.

Good luck!

MahUSA · April 5, 2018

22 hours ago, sunshinestate2013 said:

Have a great Oath Ceremony tomorrow, @kswsky94!

Thanks @sunshinestate2013!

Hope you'll get the interview soon!

Mark me RED! Today marks the end of my 10 years and 7 months immigration journey. Here's the detailed experience of my ceremony for those of you who are curious.

I applied for the name change, so I was directed to the District Court rather than the field office. I left REALLY early and got there 1 hour early (oops) but I'm glad I did since the court didn't allow anyone to bring in any electronic devices including cell phone, so I had to walk back to my car to leave my phone in.

Came back and passed security with a breeze and went upstairs to the courtroom. There was already a dozen of people in line for check-in. Have the back of your oath notice completed before you go! A lot of people didn't have it complete, so they were sent back to the line, fill it out and the "Signed at City and State" should be the city of where you're having your oath ceremony at, and of course, bring your green card. For me, I simply brought everything, my valid green card, my expired EAD card, and my expired conditional green card.

Since I couldn't have my phone with me, I couldn't write down the information. But if my memory is correct, 74 people were naturalized and granted a name change; they didn't mention how many countries were being represented. We were scheduled to start at 1:00 pm, but we ended up starting at 2:00 pm. It looked like they were waiting for the people who didn't show up, but I'm not sure.

They called everyone's name one by one and wanted us to stand up and say our country of origin to the judge. After that, the clerk led us the Oath of Allegiance, which was followed by short remarks from the judge. After that, the representative from the organization of which I forgot the name, also gave short remarks and led us the Pledge of Allegiance. That was pretty much it! The whole thing only took about 30 minutes. Received the certificate and found no errors, election officials were there so I completed and turned in the voter registration. State Department wasn't there but they did give us the passport application.

Overall, very short and sweet ceremony, little tired of getting ready this morning but I'm glad that it's over.

On to getting my new passport and updating my status at various organizations (DMV, SSA, bank, etc...)

March 19, 2018

Congratulations @Candace for getting the interview scheduled! I've updated your timeline

Good luck!

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Abhay · March 18, 2018

Congrats @Abhay on becoming U.S. Citizen! , also @MAHUNA for getting the interview scheduled! Good luck!