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Today I became an American Citizen ❤ The journey hasn't been easy and it has been filled with plenty of USCIS mistakes and delays, im thankful to now be done with all of it. No more deadlines to meet. Good luck to everybody here! 

Congrats!  My exact feelings too!

Today I became an American Citizen ❤ The journey hasn't been easy and it has been filled with plenty of USCIS mistakes and delays, im thankful to now be done with all of it. No more deadlines to meet. Good luck to everybody here! 

Stort Tillykke 🎉🎉 (Congratulations) 🥳🎈

Just a quick update!
 
Monday, 11/09 I finally had my interview and passed! I was only asked 6 questions as far as I can remember and the usual yes/nos.
 
Today I woke up with a notification confirming my oathtaking ceremony date, with date to be revealed soon.
 
Anyway, the questions are:
1. What movement tried to end racial discrimination?
2. If the President cannot serve, who becomes President?
3. Name one state that borders Canada.
4. What ocean is on the West Coast of the US?
5. What are the two Cabinet-level positions?
6. Who signs bills into laws?
 
Wishing everyone a positive update on your cases! I guess my journey ends here. I'm so glad it's over  

I had my Citizenship interview today 11/12/2020 and I was approved!! 😁😁 Unfortunately the oath ceremony had to be scheduled for another day due to their computer system being down. I'm just relieved to have it over and done with. Oath ceremony is scheduled for November 19 ❤

I had my Citizenship interview today 11/12/2020 and I was approved!! 😁😁 Unfortunately the oath ceremony had to be scheduled for another day due to their computer system being down. I'm just relieved to have it over and done with. Oath ceremony is scheduled for November 19 ❤

I had my Citizenship interview today 11/12/2020 and I was approved!! 😁😁 Unfortunately the oath ceremony had to be scheduled for another day due to their computer system being down. I'm just relieved to have it over and done with. Oath ceremony is scheduled for November 19 ❤

I had my oath ceremony yesterday and it was very unromantic so to say 😅 long line, outside of the building, 5 at a time could step forward to a plastic table to place their oath (everything is outside), next line to hand in paperwork and greencard, next line to pick up certificate. 30 minutes for everything. Done. Like someone said on here I found it a little disappointing seeing the heartache and time we’ve put into this process, but mainly I’m just so glad it’s over. SO GLAD.
good luck to everyone still waiting. Don’t lose hope.
and THANK YOU to all for all the support on here. So very helpful! Thank you!

I passed my interview and took my oath in Mount Laurel, NJ today. My interview only took 10 mins and then 10 mins later had my oath taking ceremony with 5 others. I am finally a US citizen! The officer was awesome and he talked to me about Russell Peters and his jokes since we both are from Canada. It was a smooth experience overall. This forum has been a great help. Good luck to the rest of you! 

Thanks! I guess we’ll have to find it then. Good luck on your interview!

I forgot to update in here - I received a letter from the USCIS about 2 weeks ago - My Citizenship interview is scheduled for November 12 😊

Sorry I have been scarce lately as so many things have been going on with me. I found out I'm pregnant and my "morning sickness" has been terrible so sitting behind a laptop was not on my to-do list  
FYI - I also unlocked the spreadsheet so happy editing!!!
 
I attended my interview yesterday and was approved! I arrived at 8:55am as my appointment was at 9:10am. There was a small line with social distancing outside the main entrance of the building. The officer looked through the door and motioned at each person to step up when the doorway was cleared. I was finally checked in at 9:11am and then had to sit in the main waiting area which had limited seating based on them blocking off 4 chairs with caution tape in each row. There were only 8 of us waiting. 
After sitting for 2-3 mins, an officer came and called numbers. A lady who arrived after I did ended up getting called before me. It was a short wait as I was called after 5 mins.
I was led down a hallway by a very friendly official where we then got to his office and I was sworn in before sitting down, then the civics portion began.
He asked:
1. What are 2 parts of Congress?
2. What is the supreme law of the land?
3. What was Benjamin Franklin famous for?
4. Why does the flag have 13 stripes?
5. Why does the flag have 50 stars?
6. What did Martin Luther King Jr. do?
 
Question to read off tablet - WHEN IS FLAG DAY?
Answer to write on the tablet - Flag Day is on June 14.
 
We then talked about my application, went through the yes and no portion, then he asked about my life in Trinidad, places I've lived, worked, etc. He really made the entire process feel so at ease and he eats Trini food so he started talking about that and I was very surprised that he knew about a lot of our dishes  
At the end of the interview he checked off items on a paper, told me that I passed and he was recommending my approval and then said that they are no longer scheduling persons for future oath ceremonies (which made me nervous) but then he followed up by explaining that oath ceremonies are being done on the same day as the interview once the candidate passes! He thanked me for swapping recipes lol and then he led me to the main ceremony room to await another officer who would be bringing out the certs.
In that room was the same 8 persons from earlier and then a young woman came in with our certs and explained to review it carefully for any errors that could be fixed then and there because once we step outside of the building and see an error, then we would have to pay the same fee to get the cert replaced. She said once everything was accurate we could leave or stay and have pictures taken in the room. Only 3 of us stayed back to take pics because that was a memorable day to NOT take at least 1 photo! 📸
I left at 10:40am so not bad for the time spent there.
 

  
 
 
 
 

Yes our letter said that too. But everyone at our office had their spouse with them. Mine was in August. But could be my office in KC just let them in. Some are more strict with it others not so much. We had to wear mask of course. 

I forgot to update in here - I received a letter from the USCIS about 2 weeks ago - My Citizenship interview is scheduled for November 12 😊

Held og lykke! 😊 (Good luck)

Good luck!  

I forgot to update in here - I received a letter from the USCIS about 2 weeks ago - My Citizenship interview is scheduled for November 12 😊

My estimate changed from June to October 🙄

My visajourney finally came to an end today.  I took my oath this morning at a local elementary school. There were 70 of us, from 35 different countries. The ceremony itself lasted approx. 2 hours, however, the applicants were required to arrive 1.5 hours early before the start time for submission of questionnaire that came with N-445 oath letter, seat assignment etc. 
 
From start to finish, the N400 process took less than 3 months. For those of you waiting, just hang tight. You are almost there. Wish you all the best! 

St. Louis filer
submitted 25-Dec
biometrics 6-Jan
interview scheduled notice online 27-Feb
interview date - TBD

Hi all,
 
I had my interview today in Charlotte, North Carolina. Super easy and quick, took only about 15 minutes!!
Asked questions from N-400 form (current job, where you traveled abroad, spouse's birthday)
Civics test (only asked 6 questions as I answered correctly), writing test - one sentence; reading test - one sentence.
Security, criminal history questions, etc.
 
That's it! They give you a paper that you passed a test and advised you to approve. She said it will take about 2 weeks for a letter to arrive via mail with oath instructions and all. I am super excited!!!!
 
I hope you guys all will have your interviews / approvals soon!!! 
 
 

I'm happy to announce that I was approved at interview this morning and will attend the Oath Ceremony on March 26th, 2020
 
Interview was quick..
- Invited in to office
- Read aloud one sentence that was on a touch pad in front of me on the officers desk
- Asked to write one sentence "When is Columbus Day" using a stylus on the touch pad. 
- Asked 6 simple questions; (got all 6 correct so agent stopped at 6) Capital of my state? Who vetoes bills? Capital of United States? What territory did US buy from France? What major event happened on Sept 11th, 2001? Where is the Statue of Liberty?
- Asked some security questions
- Asked personal bio questions
- Signed documents electronically
- Approved on site
Oath ceremony set for March 26h, 2020
 
Likely I will be back here to check on how you are all doing but I VERY glad to put an almost 30 year struggle behind me...now for that PASSPORT!!!!

I got my interview letter! It is scheduled for February 27th. Gotta start to study for the test!! It is happening too fast, LOL 😳
 

Just got my letter in the documents tab in my.uscis.com. March 3th will be my interview. Thats 66 days from filing online to interview.