JeanF

On 1/10/2020 at 2:34 PM, sunshine_84 said:

Hello,

   My wife applied for her naturalization and she got her biometrics appointment scheduled in Dallas location. But due to work related travel conflict, she may not be able to make it. Does this location accept early walk-in? If so, how many days before the appointment date she can go and which extra paperwork she needs to take other than documents listed in appointment letter?

Do a walk-in, it’ll be better if she can provide proof of the conflict as well.

Congrats to all new approvals and good luck to everyone still waiting! The wait feels long but it'll be over before you know it!

4 hours ago, Sean and Kristina said:

The interview was on November 13th at which point we informed the IO of our upcoming trip and provided documentation. We asked to do the oath ceremony that same day or possibly that week, but for whatever reason our file wasn’t there—despite filing from Dallas. 
 

I don’t think just ghosting the interview is acceptable. We’re going to try to print the notice from the USCIS portal and see if we can mail it from abroad. 

Yes! Definitely print and send it through Fedex and I would also suggest calling just be doubly sure! Good luck!

3 hours ago, Vawaonehi said:

please what was the venue for the oath ceremony and how many people got sworn in with you? jus wondering if it was a large crowd

It was the Plano Event Center. Approximately 800 people from 90 different countries were sworn in.. it was large. 

This is easily the largest oath ceremony I’ve witnessed.. congrats to everyone who will be swearing in today. Waiting for the ceremony to start (it was scheduled to start at noon but people are still being seated).

2 hours ago, Sean and Kristina said:

Did they tell you this in person during your interview? Or did you receive an oath ceremony scheduling notification in the USCIS portal? 

It was in person, they gave me a little printout with the details.

49 minutes ago, sharin said:

Congrats - I have interview in 1 month. Hopefully I get approved same day like you. 

I hope so too! Good luck!

I had my interview Saturday 11/16. I was approved and oath ceremony is scheduled for Thursday 11/21 (I was expecting a longer wait).

Edit: I only took the documents listed in the interview letter.. my permanent resident card, husband's birth certificate, daughter's birth certificate (just in case) and my passports (expired and current). The IO did not ask for anything other than my PRC and the interview letter.

Had my interview today. I only took the items that were requested in the appointment letter, my GC, passports, marriage license, husband's BC and our daughter's BC (just in case). My appt was scheduled for 1:45 pm and the letter said not to arrive more than 30 minutes early so I got there at about 12:50 and decided to chill in my car for a minute.

Got bored at about 12:55 so I went in, it was pretty quiet due to it being a Saturday. I didn't even get the chance to catch my breath when I was called back. The officer stated that she'd called me a few times so I must have just got there.. I confirmed with her that my appt was at 1:45 pm and she stated that she likes it when people arrive early. Lol, ok.

It was actually a very quick and chill interview.. she didn't ask me for any evidence, I only had to provide her my green card and appt letter. We did the civics portion, english test and some small talk (took about 15 minutes total) and I was done. My Oath Ceremony is scheduled for Thursday 11/21 at noon.

11 hours ago, pete_falcone said:

I got a notice for interview on the website. The stupid school program my wife's in are asses when it comes to attendance and I may need to postpone. 

I would show them the letter before postponing and see if they can excuse it.. fingers crossed.

@Sean and Kristina Got an update just this morning actually.. scheduled for 11/16 (never had a Saturday appt before).

20 hours ago, elaw2k2 said:

Hello Guys, 

 

I am finally an American citizen and it feels amazing. I my N400 application got approved last week Monday. The interview was easy and the lady who interviewed me was super nice. I wish y'all good luck!

 

God bless America!!

 

Event Date Service Center : Online CIS Office : Nashville TN Date Filed : 2019-03-13 NOA Date : 2019-03-18 Bio. Appt. : 2019-04-12 Interview Date : 2019-10-07 Approved : Yes

Congratulations!

23 hours ago, Hector2323 said:

 

Thanks lol didnt seenit sorry i did now

Oh no, it's ok!

2 hours ago, Hector2323 said:

What date was your file date?

It's in my sig.. 3/13/19

On 10/7/2019 at 9:26 AM, Hector2323 said:

Any dallas march filers schedule yet?

Received an email, 10/12, that I have been schedule for my interview.. waiting for the letter to see the date.

My case timeline was updated from an estimated completion of May 2021 to Aug 2020! I may be able to vote in the upcoming election! How exciting!

My biometrics were scheduled for 4/5, I completed them 4/5. Wanted to do a walk in but my movement is limited due to having a small child (I'm on parental leave currently but my spouse is working). Got notification on the USCIS website that they have reviewed my biometrics and no action is needed on my part.. estimated completion is still May 2021!

On 3/14/2019 at 6:40 PM, Sean and Kristina said:

@JeanF nice to see another fellow Dallas filer in here. I thought our estimated case completion date would change for the better after completing biometrics. Sadly, it still displays a ridiculous 25 month wait time. Insane. 
 

 

Omg. That's insane. I really hope that's incorrect >.>

1 hour ago, isaroles123 said:

I notice i’m the only one so far that applied in paper, for people that may want to know when i received my NOA1 it came with information on how to set up my online account and with an online acces code so i feel like my paper application got “converted” to an online application, that’s just my toughs , we will see if it takes longer than people that filled online originally or not. 

Ooh yeah, I'm looking forward to seeing if there are any variances in timing between filing with paper or filing online.

21 minutes ago, GerryC327 said:

Have a quick question for the group.  We filed online on Sunday and got an email saying "Case Was Received And A Receipt Notice Was Emailed."  It also goes on to say that a receipt noticed was mailed.  As of today, Thursday, we still haven't received anything in the mail.  Has anyone else had this experience?  I know it's early in the game, but many others already have biometric appointments.  Could it be that it depends on the local office that will handle the case determines when the letter will be sent?  

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I did not get an email but I was able to see the receipt notice in the online filing portal, under Documents and USCIS notices.

10 minutes ago, MyoHo said:

Same here. Can't be paying all these taxes and don't have a say about who mocks up the place I live.

Lol! Well joke's on me. My estimated completion is 05/2021 O_O

Local Office: Dallas, TX

Applied online: 3/13/19

Priority Date: 3/13/19

Pending biometrics letter.

Just submitted my application online.

I initially did not want to naturalize, but I also want to vote in 2020.

On 11/24/2018 at 12:37 AM, Dan904 said:

I filled in May 2017, received  RFE September 13, 2018 from CSC, sent it back on November 10, and today I got Case Approved

That's great!! Congratulations!

Received an online notification that my "card was picked up by the United States Postal Service". According to USPS, who sent me a text hours before I got the notification, the card is expected to be delivered by Wednesday.

This finally feels real.

For those still waiting, the finish line is SO close!! ❤️