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    N400 filers at Minneapolis,MN

    in US Citizenship Case Filing and Progress Reports

    Posted · Edited by aorich

    56 minutes ago, observatorka said:

    I had my interview today and the officer told me that next Oath ceremonies are mid December. 🤷‍♀️

     

    I would not believe the officer. They are misleading. They like to say things just to get you out of the room. Yes there will be oath ceremonies in mid December. It's not "the next".  Instead there are are small ceremonies at the S.P. River Center throughout months of Oct, Nov, and Dec. Officers frequently lie. But Good luck. I hope you become a citizen soon. 

    N400 filers at Minneapolis,MN

    in US Citizenship Case Filing and Progress Reports

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    1 hour ago, sausa said:

    Oh no, that’s not good. Mine still has not changed, I’m just confused cause they said it would be done the next afternoon...

     

    I wouldn’t think it’s cause we are waiting for oaths I think they are doing them in St. Paul every month now? Just so frustrating I guess cause I read other field offices schedules oaths the next day or same day sometimes. Just want this to be over 

    This demonstrates one should not trust the USCIS.  

    N400 filers at Minneapolis,MN

    in US Citizenship Case Filing and Progress Reports

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    2 hours ago, sausa said:

    No she said that everything looked good and she sees no reason or any issues for a denial but she needed to send it to her supervisor. She said it should be done by this afternoon but it still shows no updates online.

     

    is yours still pending ?!

     

    Interesting. I think they might update you as soon as they find you a spot for any upcoming ceremony. The ceremonies don’t seem to be held very often due to covid. It’s nerve racking. I will keep you updated. 

     

    Yes, it is. My online status still shows “Interview was scheduled”

    N400 filers at Minneapolis,MN

    in US Citizenship Case Filing and Progress Reports

    Posted · Edited by aorich

    23 hours ago, sausa said:

    I got the same thing as you " Decision Cannot Be Made"... Did they say why to you? The lady I had was super nice and everything went well

     

    Sorry to hear that. It’s disappointing. No. I was not given any reason. I was simply told to wait for the decision in mail.  Were you told why a decision cannot be made yet?  

     

    I am guessing the officers might be new, and they do not have the authority to even recommend for approval. The results need to be reviewed by their supervisors.

    N400 filers at Minneapolis,MN

    in US Citizenship Case Filing and Progress Reports

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    3 hours ago, sausa said:

    Anyone recently interviewed know if masks are required? I would assume yes so will just take one. Also my conditions were removed but my husband would like to come with for support, will they allow him with me even though it does not say he has to come on the notice?

     

    Thank you

    Yes. I wore my mask for the entire time inside. No, they only allow atterney in if you have one. No one else is allowed. Not even interpreter, all interpreters are through phone. It’s actually noted in your interview letter, regarding to both masks and who you can bring.  So I would read the letter just in case your letter is different from mine. Good luck!

    N400 filers at Minneapolis,MN

    in US Citizenship Case Filing and Progress Reports

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    On 7/29/2021 at 3:59 PM, PawPatrol said:

    Just had my interview at 250 Marquette Ave in Minneapolis. 

     

    Background: Came to the US in 2008, became a permanent resident in 2009 through marriage. Was able to apply for citizenship several years ago, but I am a huge procrastinator and waited till my green card was going to expire before I applied for it.

     

    Timeline for N-400:

     

    November 1, 2020: Submitted N-400 application based on 5+ year rule

     

    February 12, 2021: Received notice that my biometrics would be reused (the last time I did biometrics was in 2011)

     

    June 21, 2021: Interview scheduled 

     

    July 29: Interview!

     

    Documents I took with me:

     

    - Interview letter

    - Passport

    - Green card

    - A blue pen (my interview letter told me to bring one so I did)
     

    I took an Uber and arrived at the building an hour beforehand. Waited in the lobby by the building entrance until 15 mins before my interview. Went upstairs to the seventh floor. Showed my interview letter to a security person. He asked me to read these four questions about Covid exposure. I answered “No” to all of them and he let me through to the security line. Emptied my pockets and walked through the metal detector (took less than a minute).

     

    I then had to wait in a line to check-in for my interview. Was standing in line for 5 minutes because a guy before me forgot his interview notice or something.

     

    Got through that line and then took my seat. Maybe 3-4 mins later my number was called. A lady took me back to an interview room and told me I was chosen to do a virtual interview with an immigration officer in Texas. She left me alone in a room with a couple iPads and a printer.

     

    The IO was very nice and chill. He made the whole thing seem like a trivial formality and he made jokes throughout the entire interview.
     

    When I first sat down he asked me to hold up my passport to the iPad camera and then he asked me to hold up my Green Card. He also then asked me to hold up a State ID or Driver’s License. I said I didn’t have one and he didn’t seem to care and just moved on to the English test.

     

    I had to read a sentence and then write a sentence. I had to write it using a stylus pen on an iPad.

     

    He then asked me six civics questions, all of which I got correct. They were: 

     

    - Who was first president? 

    - What is freedom of religion? 

    - How many years do we elect a senator for? 

    - What do we say loyalty to when we say pledge of allegiance? 

    - What ocean is on the east side of the US? 

    - What is the capital of the US?

     

    Then he asked me a few quick questions, like what is my full name, date of birth, phone number, address, if I’m still married, and how many kids do we have.

     

    He then sent something to the iPad that had my info and he had me sign it.

     

    Then he asked a few of the yes/no questions (e.g. have you ever been a terrorist). Then he asked a few questions about whether I understand and accept the pledge of allegiance (e.g. will I be willing to defend the US if need be).

     

    Then he sent something else to the iPad (about the pledge) for me to sign.

     

    Then I just had to wait a few minutes for him to finish filling out some stuff and then he sent a copy of my Naturalization interview results to a printer that was in the room with me. It had a checkmark beside the “congratulations” box ... and that was it, my interview was over. 

     

    The lady came back to get me, told me when I could possibly expect the oath ceremony (end of August at the earliest), and then showed me the exit.

     

    I found the whole process to be very simple and straightforward, and everyone I came into contact with was nice and polite.

     Congratulations. Have you been notified when the oath will be ?

    N-400 May 2020 filers

    in US Citizenship Case Filing and Progress Reports

    Posted · Edited by aorich

    14 hours ago, Lettyana said:

    I had my Oath ceremony this morning. I'm glad they didn't give me my certificate on the day of the interview. Although, the ceremony was very quick, it was still quite pleasant and exciting. I had to admit that I even teared up a little when the immigration director of the Portland office welcomed us new citizens of the USA after we took the Oath.

     

    Good luck to all of you who are still waiting for the interview. The journey is almost over! 

    Congrats.  This is wonderful for you to reach the end of this journey. I bet it’s not an easy one.  As if You graduated from uscis with PHD.  no higher degree to acquire.  I will use your good luck for my pending case.  

    N-400 July 2020 Filers (merged)

    in US Citizenship Case Filing and Progress Reports

    Posted · Edited by aorich

    1 hour ago, rodeo said:

    Checking my online account, March 14, 2021, an update popped out stating that my interview is scheduled, though it did not mention the interview date.  It also says that "We will mail you an interview notice. Please follow any instructions in the notice."  Estimated case completion time moved from August 2021 to December 2021.  My ASC is Vegas.

    Congrats Rodeo! You are getting closer to your last rodeo with the USCIS.  When did you get your Bio done? Was it a reuse?

    Redesigned US passport is on the way.

    in Passports, etc. - What to do now that you are a US citizen

    Posted · Edited by aorich

    37 minutes ago, igoyougoduke said:

    the new one looks ugly as hell

    I am waiting for my naturalization interview. I might have a chance to get the current one. But I might wanna get the new one. Beauty is in the eyes of beholders. But I have to say for this one. I am okay with redesign. But I am not sure about the color theme. Purple? I think staying blue and white would be nicer.

    N400 filers at Minneapolis,MN

    in US Citizenship Case Filing and Progress Reports

    Posted

    1 hour ago, sausa said:

    Hello ,

     

    I am try to change my address and it says 

     

    "You cannot edit your mailing address or physical address during this part of the adjudication process."

     

    My USCIS portal/dashboard also no longer shows my documents, case status etc. I tried editing my adress there too and it looks like its locked. Anyone else?

    Same for me! This must have happened just now. It was normal earlier this afternoon when I logged in.

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