noini89

19 hours ago, ken88 said:

Hi all,

I just pass my interview today and become US Citizen. Yaaa

My interview was 10:45pm. I came to the facility at 10:am, waited until 10:25 to come and check in. But the security guys(not very friendly and helpful) I think asked me go out and wait for another 5’ because I was early even though no one in front of me. I had to go out and wait then came back shortly. After answer 5 Covid questions on the windows and went through security check point like airline, they checked my temperature and direct me to second floor.

I had to wait about 10’ and a lady came out and called my name. We then went to a room and started the interview. She asked me all the paper works (green card, passport, my spouse US citizenship certificate, and proof of relationship) and then we started N-400 application part first with a lot of yes/no and couple word explanations. Then we started reading test. I was asked to read “What do we have to pay to the Government?” And write the sentence “We pay taxes”. Very easy and straightforward.

Then we went through the Civic test

1/ How many US senators are there?

2/ what is the rule of law?

3/What ocean is on the West Coast?

4/ when was the constitution written

5/what did Susan B do?

6/ name two US Holidays?

Then she said congratulations you pass. She asked me confirmed information and then signed. She also asked me wait in the room so she would go and get me certificate. She came back just 5’ later and we started the oath process and gave me the packet include the citizenship certificate. The whole process took me about 1 hour and I’m glad it went very smoothly. Good luck everyone who still waiting. 

congrats!!!!

1 hour ago, ken88 said:

Big Congratulations to you. My interview is set for tomorrow and I’m so nervous about it

You will be just fine!! Let us know how it goes. Good luck!

1 hour ago, EternalForeigner said:

Congrats and I'm glad the officer came through for you. That sounded so stressful!

Btw, what's the address for the USCIS office where you had the interview and test? @noini89

It was!!

The address is 12484 E Weaver Pl, Centennial, CO 80111

Hi All 

I had my interview today!

I arrived 30 mins before my interview but I just hang out in my car because the instructions said not to arrive 15 mins prior to the interview. 

I walked in and the security screened me for Covid (5 questions you have to answer). Then, I placed all my belongings in the bin. I had to take off my shoes, belt and watch. Just like airline security check. They want to ensure you don't bring any firearms. 

Then, I needed to go to a room where someone checked me in. They also checked my temperature because of Covid. Then you take the elevator to the second floor and sit in the waiting room until they call your name. Before you enter your interview you need to switch off your phone. 

I waited maybe 10 mins and I was called in. The officer was nice and asked me how I was doing. He ensured my phone was off. Then, he asked me if my husband came with me. (I have marriage based application). I got really surprised because my instructions didn't say that my spouse needs to come with me. So I asked him 'Was my husband supposed to attend too?' he answred 'No, but sometimes for marriage based applications they require the sposue to be here, but there is enough evidence in the file'. 

We went into his office and started off with the test. He asked me six questions that I answered correctly,therefore didn't proceed with more questions. I was asked: 

- who is the vice president of the us

- how many years do we select us senator for

- what promise do you make when you become us citizen

- what's stops the government from becoming to powerful

- what is one right reserved only for us citizens 

I can't remember the last question. 

Then I had to read the sentence: Who lives in the White House? 

And write the sentence that he read to me: The President lives in the White House. 

Then, we went over my information (my name, physical address etc. Etc.). One of the question was if I have any biological children. Since I applied, my daughter was born in November 2020 so he congratulated me and asked if I brought her birth certificate. I did, he looked at it, added the note to the file that he has seen it and gave it back to me. Then I had to answer the questions from the application such as: did you ever claim to be us citizen etc. After that, he congratulated me that I passed my test and he is approving me for citizenship. He printed out the document saying that I passed. On the touch screen I had to confirm my details and the information about my daughter. Then, he said that we are going to wait for my background check. 

He mentioned that he is waiting for the call because previous person had old photo and had to send them to take new one and they would be coming back. After that, he proceeded with the Oath in his office. in the middle of the oath the phone rung and he answered it! So we were both standing there with our right hand up while he was taking a phone call. I was pretty upset about it. Seriously, this is a big deal and we got interrupted like that? I wouldn't mind that if that would happen during any other part of the interview. Anyway, he apologized and said that he shouldn't have done it during the oath! No !! I didn't say anything,because honestly what's the point? We continued. Then, he said that he is still waiting on the last part of the background check and since it is slow, I just need to wait. So after few minutes,he gave me back my green card and took me to the waiting room. He said to remind him to give the green card back once he brings my citizenship certificate. 

And then the ####### has started. I was sitting in the waiting room for over an hour and he was not coming back. In the meantime, other officers were sending people home and telling them that the security background check system is down and they would mail them invitation for the oath ceremony. I was getting really frustrated. After an hour, my officer came out to grab another person for the interview. Then, he asked me if I need to leave. I told him that I do, because I live couple of hours away and we already came last night and stayed in the hotel to be here first thing in the morning. He said that he will come back after that interview and figure something out. So, after that he came and asked me what is the latest I need to leave Denver and I told him 2 pm. He asked me for my phone number and said to go do my thing and that he would call me when it's ready. At that point he asked me to give back the green card which I wasn't too sure about it, but he said I can't keep it because I am already a citizen. I went back to a hotel room, packed my stuff and left to run errand and then he called me. That was about 1.5 h later at 12.30 pm. He asked me how soon I can be there and I said ten minutes. Asked me what car I am driving. When I arrived in front of the building, he was already waiting outside. Came up to the car, handed me paperwork and explained everything. 

Crazy!!

So glad to be done! Good luck to everyone. Trust the system.

Ps: I have flashcards for civic test. They are really nice. I got them at  imigration event. I am happy to mail it to someone if you are willing to pay for shipping. I can't imagine it would cost much. Let me know!

On 3/10/2021 at 6:42 PM, Melissa Sinasac said:

TOMORROW is my naturalization test/interview in Nashville!! Wish me luck!!!! 

How did it go? Did you get oathed in after the interview? 

Any recent interviews in Denver? Mine is on Thursday, so I will update you guys, but wondering if anyone did it in the last month? 

18 hours ago, whirlpool said:

congrats~ when did you received your biometric appointment?

On Jan 21st I got letter saying they are reusing my biometrics.

15 minutes ago, vickykgp said:

Make sure you bring all the documents they asked to bring, also along with that get few latest evidence such as 2-3 months bank statement/utility bill if it is marriage based application.

Prepare civics test and most importantly be relaxed.

i was very tensed but the interview process was very easy and chilled.

 

did you get approved and sworn the same day?

Hi All, I just got a letter in the mail saying that my interview is scheduled for March 18th. The interview will be in Denver, Co office.

Thanks! so excited. I didn't expect this that soon. My estimated timeline said July 2021.

OMG. Just got a letter for my interview!! It is on March 18.

Any tips and suggestions? 

I am so excited! 

13 hours ago, gaop0988 said:

Where did you file?

Denver Co but my letters says they come from National Benefits Center

I just got a letter saying that my biometrics will be reused. No other updates. 

I also got a letter today saying they will reuse my biometrics. No other updates. 

My estimated completion time also has changed and now shows July 2021 instead of August 2021. No other updates or changes.

11 hours ago, kbj15 said:

My lawyer made the filing, but he is not very responsive these days, so I don't know.

Ask him to give you access to your online account so you can check on your own. I didn't get letter in a miał for a while, but it was in the portal within 2-3 days.

1 hour ago, kbj15 said:

I filed 3 weeks ago, but I didn't receive the notice of receipt yet. Is this normal or should I start to worry?

Can you see it in your portal?

33 minutes ago, amyNJ said:

Has anyone received biometrics appointment yet? 

No

Got my receipt in the mail today (notice of action).

8 hours ago, whirlpool said:

so it is like 8 months?

Yes

Also my friend is an immigration lawyer and she said to me on October 1st (Last week) that they submitted application for their client in February 2020 and they got approved a week before she told me ( so it would be like 2 weeks ago now).

5 hours ago, Vengatore said:

Today, my online status for the case shows:

Estimated wait time:

We are taking longer than expected to process your case. You do not need to do anything at this time.

 

I just checked mine and says the same thing. 

1 minute ago, EternalForeigner said:

Not a filer yet! Still another five months for me, but I'm trying to get a bit of an idea about how Colorado filers are experiencing things.

Make sense. Historically Denver office was always much slower than other big cities. Not sure why.

19 hours ago, EternalForeigner said:

Do you have an estimated completion time? And did it actually go to the Denver office?

Hi! Good to see another Denver filler! My estimate time shows 10 months - August 2021. I am not sure if It went to Denver office. I submitted everything online. At the bottom of my receipt notice (the electronic one) says National Benefits Center.

I just Applied yesterday and it shows estimated time for 10 months - August 2021

3 hours ago, Luciann said:

Hello again!

I did it! I was charged $725 immediately too.

I could see all my files at the end of the revision part, but I forgot to print my snapshot to verify (again) that all my files were there and to have a copy of my application 😢

I guess I was just happy they were not disappearing...

 

Once you go back to the portal you can see all the files that attached.

I can see mine.