diane79

I had my ceremony yesterday I Milwaukee, WI at the courthouse... It's a beautiful building! We had to be there by 8 am (ceremony was at 9 am), but the courthouse didn't open until 8:10-8:15, and we had to wait outside. The line was long and slow. They were really confused at first that I don't have a 10-yr-green card only an expired conditional one + 2 extension letter. Thank god I had a letter about my ROC/10-yr-GC approval with me. They made me fill out a form why I didn't have a 10-yr-GC.

It was a very short ceremony, maybe 30 mins. About 60 people from 30+ countries. The judge was nice, mostly to the point. He had a few stories about the US and immigration, cracked a few jokes. There was no welcome video from the president or anything extra. I was surprised that they didn't call use by name to receive our certificates. We went up by row to get them. Handing out the certificates was super rushed and impersonal (not even a handshake or congrats, but a super quick 'get out now'). I expected something more ceremonial and personal as I've heard from others or saw online.... At least it was quick.

There is not much room for guests, so if you have a Milwaukee ceremony, do not take your entire family, your spouse is plenty (some people brought 4-5 guests at least). It was not a problem for us, though. Thankfully, there were no crying babies as someone experienced it a few days before me.

Unfortunately, because I changed my name, I won't be receiving the name change court order for another 2-3 weeks in the mail. Most places give you the name change papers right away at the ceremony, but turns out Milwaukee doesn't do that, even though it was a judicial ceremony at the courthouse, not an administrative one elsewhere... I am pretty pissed about this, since I didn't expect it, and most places hand you everything together. It doesn't even make sense, since my naturalization certificate says my new name, but I have no proof of the name change.... So I have to wait 2-3 weeks for that, and I can only apply for a passport after. I also have to wait w/ voters registration until then..... It seems endless. Nonetheless, I am happy that I am a citizen, and eventually I get that passport too...

My timeline:

Summer 2015: I came in with an ESTA in early summer 2015. We were in a relationship for nearly 8 years by then (the first almost 2 'in-distance' while living in the US on an F1, and then 6 mostly long-distance + he was also living w/ me in Europe for a while + we traveled the world for a year together too)
August 2015: we got married early August and applied for AOS late August 2015, had my biometrics soon after in Albany, NY
October 2015: got my EAD within 6ish weeks 
January 2016: had my interview sometimes in January and got my green card in late January 2016
November 2017: I applied for ROC n late Nov. 2017 and had my biotmetrics soon after in Milwaukee, WI (California Service Center)
November 2018: I applied for N-400 mid-Nov. 2018, had my biometrics a few weeks later
April 2019: got my interview notice 5 months after my application
May 2019: had my interview 6 months after my application in Milwaukee, WI, got my N-400 and ROC approved. I never received a 10-yr green card though.
June 2019: I had my oath ceremony on 6/20/19 in Milwaukee, WI, a bit 7 months after my N-400 application (3 years and 6 monthish after my green card was approved and about 3 years 10 months after applying for a green card...) 

I hope this is helpful to someone who is currently applying or applying in the future.

Good luck everyone still waiting on their N-400 interview or oath or applying for AOS/ROC/N-400 now or in the future!

I just called and cancelled the infopass appointment. I was told that not getting the stamp won’t make me illegal, and that the stamp is usually for purposes of traveling or showing to my employer of my legal status.
still, if i don’t get a date for my ceremony soon, I will probably get the stamp on August, just in case. 

Perfect. Also let us know what did they say. I can understand how you feel. Hope everything goes well for you.

They will take your I-751 and processes it with your N-400. Nothing to worry about, I have sen both joint interviews and separate interviews. Although, more joint interviews than not. Good luck!

Don't worry, everything will be verified again by the interviewing officer. I had a new employer at the time of my interview, she just typed the new information herself on her computer. And the officer will verify your address a number of times during the interview. Well, good luck to you!

She can apply for the citizenship. However, take in consideration that you will "reset" the waiting times, and then you will have to wait (again) around 18 months for the citizenship, starting the date you submitted the application. 
Since she won't receive the 10-year green card, she will need to get the stamp in her passport once the 18-month letter she received when she filed for the 10-year green card expires.
I am in the same situation. I filed for removal of conditions January last year.  Last month I filed for the citizenship without receiving the new green card. Since I already have to wait, it doesn't really matter to me.  My estimated processing time was 19 months. 
 

She can apply for the citizenship. However, take in consideration that you will "reset" the waiting times, and then you will have to wait (again) around 18 months for the citizenship, starting the date you submitted the application. 
Since she won't receive the 10-year green card, she will need to get the stamp in her passport once the 18-month letter she received when she filed for the 10-year green card expires.
I am in the same situation. I filed for removal of conditions January last year.  Last month I filed for the citizenship without receiving the new green card. Since I already have to wait, it doesn't really matter to me.  My estimated processing time was 19 months. 
 

That feeling when you see other people getting updates, so you check yours and there is nothing
 
 
Congrats, that's great news although I am surprised they didn't adjudicate your I-751 with your N400

Yes

Congrats!

Wow, congrats to nomnom & diane79. I wish Milwaukee was my local USCIS office! Ha Ha. Looks like Albany NY is taking 6 months or so....so we are in for a wait. Congrats again!

Got my green card today.. 20 min ago. so happy!!!!!!...

Received my greencard today! yey!! what a relief...so i will be stepping away to enjoy this time with my husband
All the best to the rest of you November filers, hopefully we will meet again late 2017 for removal of conditions!
Good luck!

No, I don't. I think that too. tomorrow morning I'll have that message.
I know it will arrive this week, monday as much, But I'm so excited and I cant wait to have it in my hands. lol

So my card was picked up by USPS, waiting anxiously to receive it!

Just got my EAD card in the mail!
One question though, my I-131 never updated from the original receipt notice, but my card says serves as i-512 advance parole. That means it's all good despite not getting an approval notice for it, right?

Haha?✨
Congrats again✨✨???????

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So i guess its official. Received a text this morning and logged in to find this
Case Was ApprovedOn January 10, 2016, we approved your Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or to Adjust Status, Receipt Number MSC16xxxxxxxxxx. We will mail your approval notice. Please follow the instructions in the notice. If you move, go to www.uscis.gov/addresschange to give us your new mailing address.

I just cant belived it, I got the email from USCIS that my case has been updated, i checked the web and my card is beign produced too. so happy =)

Congrats✨✨✨????

I did it ?✨

Dont reschedule it. Just go monday morning early walk in with the documents they requested. This what i would do and will save you at least 4 weeks by not rescheduling it.

I'm happy for you!!!!yay!!
I'm going to go there tomorrow.

Biometrics appointment received today! (Dec 10th 10:00am) ??