GoodbyeGirl

Ok, guys so I have something different for you all:
 
I had my N-400 interview today at 11:00, I had ROC pending but decided to go by myself since my husband couldn't have a day off from job. I was 100% I will get my interview rescheduled because of my ROC, but I was lucky, the officer was lovely and professional. She never mentions anything about my husband not being with me. The first thing she asked was my appointment letter, passport, licences, and Green card; I told her an official took my green card, and I just had the stamp in my passport, she said to me that was fine. She has my file with her and asked me for all new evidence (I had a lot) then she proceeds to do my test, six questions, read one sentence and write another one.
 
She asked my husband DOB if we were living together and things about my daughter. Then she went over my application all the Yes and No answers. In the end, she congratulated me and gave me the letter that said I past the test and was recommended for approval.
 
I just checked my online status, and it said Oath ceremony will be scheduled.
 
My ROC status and Green card production had not changed.
 
So I don't know what to think since my I-751 has no change jet.
 

Update: The oath notice has been uploaded in my documents tab online. Oath is in 3 weeks. Yay. 😊 Thanks to everyone! Everyone and everything on Visa Journey has been super helpful since we started our visa application. 

Congratulations! Great review. 🎉🎈🔆
 
 

N-400 Application Timeline:
Sent: Aug 07, 2018
Biometrics: Aug 29, 2018
Interview: Apr 30, 2019
*waiting on Oath schedule
 
Sent an inquiry about I-751 outside processing time on Apr 11, 2019 and if it will be a combo interview because there was no mention of I-751 in the interview notice. I got a reply about 9 days later saying, "On 03/26/2019, we sent you an interview notice requesting that you go to your local office for an N-400 interview on 04/30/2019. We mailed your notice to the most recent address we have on file. Before we can conduct an interview for your N-400 application, your I-751 must be adjudicated. We cannot guarantee that your N-400 application will be adjudicated on the same day, but we will make every effort to adjudicate your I-751 on the same day as your scheduled N-400 interview. To facilitate this, your spouse would be required to attend your N-400 interview, and you will also need to bring the following:
Your N-400 interview notice; your ID; your spouse's ID; your passport; your permanent resident card; originals and one (1) set of copies, proof of your marital union from the filing date of this I-751 application to the present. "
 
My interview was scheduled today at 7:55AM in San Jose and my husband and son came with me to the interview. We got there at 7:10AM (we live about an hr away) and proceeded to security check. We were told that check-in counter opens at 7:25AM so we were sent to wait. I went and checked-in at 7:25AM and went back to the waiting room. We were called a little after 8AM by a really nice IO. He told us to follow him in his office. He was nice to he let us give our son juice while we were being interviewed. Honestly, I was half expecting to be told that they will need to reschedule us just like some of the ones I've read on Visa Journey but Im glad we weren't asked to reschedule. 
 
The IO said he will go thru our I-751 materials first before the N-400. He made us take an oath and checked our IDs. He verified some information from the form and then asked us questions about when we met, where, when we got married, how long before I came over to the US, if we have any other kids, if we lived anywhere else than the address where we currently reside at. Then he asked if we are submitting other docs, I said yes and gave him updated tax forms, insurance forms, our son's school application form and the information on our latest travel to the Philippines. When he was satisfied he said everything is good and that we are now to proceed with the N-400 interview and so he escorted my husband and our son back out to the waiting area.
 
When he came back, he verified more information on the forms, did the questions that were like in the application form. Then he said its the Civics test next. He asked these questions:
1. Name one problem that led to the civil war.
2. Before he was president, Eisenhower was a general. What war was he in?
3. How many senators are there?
4. Name one of the two longest rivers in the United States.
5. Name one state that borders Canada.
6. Who is the president of the US now?
 
Then he asked me to read : "Who can vote?" and asked me to write : "Citizens can vote."
 
Then he told me that I passed, everything looks good and that he will recommend my application for approval. He gave me the form that I passed and asked me if I had any questions. I asked if they are going to send me my greencard still and he said they will probably hold the production if I am able to make it to the Oath ceremony, the next one is in 3 weeks. I said yes and he said I will most likely get the letter in a week regarding the Oath Ceremony. I thanked him and he told me "it was nice to meet you." And that was that.  We were out of there by 8:30AM.
 
An hour later, my N-400 had a status change that they have mailed me my Oath Ceremony Notice. Checked my DHS online account it had 3 updates today. One for attending the interview, one for them approving my application and the last one for the Oath Ceremony Notice. Nothing on the documents tab yet but it says that might take a few days so I'll wait. My I-751 status hasn't changed.
 
Sorry for the long post and good luck to everyone who are still waiting for updates. 
   

This is from https://www.uscis.gov/us-citizenship/naturalization-ceremonies   Perhaps I should have read this before going to social security this morning. LOL      I think applying for a passport and then updating your SSN maybe the way USCIS prefer it as that's how they've laid out the order of events post ceremony. I didn't think of getting my SSN updated first, as I am more concerned with getting my passport. I've had a poke around though and it looks like you can update your SSN first.   A lot of people prefer to wait for their passport though, as that way you don't have to take your certificate to your social security office as proof of citizenship. I'm going to file mine in a safebox once I get it back from the passport office.    My husband changed his name two years ago, and when he renewed his passport, we provided a certified copy of the court order name change. It was accepted.   Apply for a U.S. Passport/Passport Card We strongly recommend that you apply for a U.S. passport through the U.S. Department of State soon after you take the Oath of Allegiance. Please allow sufficient time between your naturalization ceremony and any planned travel to receive your passport.
In addition to your Certificate of Naturalization, a U.S. passport serves as official proof of citizenship. You will get an application for a U.S. passport at your naturalization ceremony in the U.S. Citizenship Welcome Packet. It is also available at most U.S. Post Offices or via the web at http://travel.state.gov.  You will need to submit your original certificate of naturalization or citizenship AND a photocopy when applying for your U.S. passport. USCIS does not prohibit photocopies of certificates when providing proof of U.S. citizenship to the Department of State.
  Update your Social Security Record After your naturalization ceremony, you should update your Social Security record at a local office of the Social Security Administration (SSA). Please wait at least ten days after your ceremony before going to the SSA to ensure that data reflecting your naturalization has been updated. You will need your Certificate of Naturalization or U.S. passport when you visit the SSA to update your record. To find your local Social Security office, call 1-800-772-1213 or visit www.socialsecurity.gov.
 
 
 

The adviser at social security told me that next time I can bring just my USA passport as that is proof of American citizenship too. That's good as my certificate will be returned after my passport - which I've just been notified should arrive by Monday. Yay! 
 
Will be so great to get to the end of this. Can't imagine throwing a name change into the mix too - good luck.   
 
 

Just found this while checking the ss-5 form for what's acceptable as proof of citizenship: 
 

 
 

Just found this while checking the ss-5 form for what's acceptable as proof of citizenship: 
 

 
 

Thanks for the tip! I was wondering about that. I'm also changing my name, so I'm wondering if they will take that certificate for my passport  so I have to wait for changing all my IDs/cards/etc as well...

I passed my test this morning. She approved me right away. Thank you everyone. 🍾🎉🎉

Congrats!!! I have a combo in the same office tomorrow. 

It went by so fast. My interview questions were ( not in order)
1. Vice President of the US now
2. Why did the colonists stay in the US
3. Name one war fought in the 1800
4. What territory did the US purchase from France in 1803?
5. Who makes Federal laws
6. What is the highest court in the US?
Then the written and reading test. 
Scheduled for Oath Ceremony on Thursday at 9am. 
Hope this helps! Good luck everyone! 
Just for N400

I have my interview in Charlotte Nc tmr at 8:35am. Good luck to you. Please share your experience .

I finally have my interview scheduled for tomorrow at 8am in Charlotte NC. I will update everyone how it goes and what questions are asked. Hoping for a same day Oath ceremony as well. Wishing everyone the best of luck!

My interview is scheduled. Yey! The letter isn't showing online yet. Finally some damn movement!  I'm in LA. 

Sounds like you are right on track to pass with flying colours. 😊
 
You might want to get your husband to test you asking 6 and then up to 10 random questions as that’s the only thing I didn’t do. I got tested on all 100 every time (after I got more confident) and at the interview, it was odd to stop when I got the first 6 right! 
 
It’s not a big deal but it did sort of throw me a bit as it felt like I was just warming up. LOL. 
 
 

Thank you! Yes, I have read that post from a (former?) IO that I'm pretty sure you've recommended a while back. (THANK YOU!) I started w/ 10 Qs at a time and now I go through all 100 w/out an issue. I started having my husband ask me Qs, so I'm used to someone questioning me and practicing out loud (instead of mumbling to myself lol). I just kinda freaked out, cuz I really only learned one answer for each question (except for the few that asks for 2 or 3 examples). I know the interview is quick, and especially w/ combi, they don't have time nor probably want to mess around. Anyways, thanks so much, this helps! 

If you have time to dig around on VJ, you'll find a series of civics posts from an IO whose advice helped me. I don't think they are active on here anymore, but my response below is pretty much based on their recommendations. And it helped me to feel more confident going in to the interview. 
 
Not long now! Good luck and I hope this helps! 
 
(Here's how I tackled my study and responses for interview... I passed.  )
 
 
 

If you have time to dig around on VJ, you'll find a series of civics posts from an IO whose advice helped me. I don't think they are active on here anymore, but my response below is pretty much based on their recommendations. And it helped me to feel more confident going in to the interview. 
 
Not long now! Good luck and I hope this helps! 
 
(Here's how I tackled my study and responses for interview... I passed.  )
 
 
 

oath in worcester,ma on may 14th 2019 almost there .😇😇 

Also to close the loop here - quick interview today, officer told us at interview that he will approve the case "in a few days". Later in the day online status changed to "new card being produced" and "oath will be scheduled" for I751 and N400 cases respectively.
 
Incidentally, the officer that conducted our interview was also the one that stamped my spouse's passport (in lieu of a missing extension letter) back in October 2018. I wonder if he got our case because he "touched it" back then, or this is simply a coincidence. 

The officer was true to his word. Check this out
 
Oath Ceremony Will Be Scheduled
New Card Is Being Produced

I submitted my passport application today and it all went smoothly. Here's what happened: 
 
Yes, they do take your original citizenship certificate, they won't accept any kind of copy, including notarised I was told my passport would arrive first, and my certificate after - both in the regular mail I was given tracking details and told if my certificate is lost, how to claim and that the Post Office would pay for it to be reissued (It's about $725) The guy processing my application tried to reassure me by saying that my passport is proof of citizenship too, but he was nice about understanding the significance of the certificate Processing times are currently 4-6 weeks (in Kansas, not sure about everywhere else) so I paid $60 to expedite and should get it within 3-weeks In total I paid $205 ($110 for the passport, $60 for expedite fee and $35 to the PO for processing) so two separate cheques. $170 to 'U.S. Department of State' (cheque only) and $35 to the PO for processing (they accepted cards or cheques). I needed to show my driver's license and give my certificate and passport photos (just one needed) - they didn't want to see anything else and took their own copies of my ID It helps to have the passport application form, the DS-11 filled in ahead of time, in fact that was the first thing I was asked 'have you got your form completed and all your documentation?' All in, it took about 15 minutes. 
 
The guy said they'd had lots of new citizens in today. They keep a schedule of oath ceremony dates as typically they get inundated a couple of days after.
 
Just social security to go now!
 
 
 

Congratulations! It's been a looooooong wait. Like yours, my IO said he'd update the system and within 2 hours of leaving, my i-751 and N400 were approved. I hope your guy is like mine!  
 
 

just got back home.  interview was great, the young officer was really friendly. He wanted updated documents for my I-751 which i handed over, he said he doesnt need to talk to my husband as long as i have all the documents with me. he asked me a few questions about our relationship and marriage before telling me he is going to approve my removal of conditions. then we moved on to the naturalization stuff which was as everyone has related in previous posts. He told me i have passed but he told me he is giving me a paper that says decision cant be made because he needs to first log into a different system and approve the removal of conditions first and then log back into the naturalization to approve. he said he will try to do all this today and i should expect to hear something either today or in the next few days.