girl123

2 hours ago, Lyric2019 said:

Congrats 🎉🎊🍾🎈 Best news! Cross my fingers!

 

ME TOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!! OMG!!!!!! @Lyric2019 you will be the next one to be approved!

1 hour ago, sw88 said:

@girl123 I'm sorry to hear about yours and a few other's experiences. Unluckily, I, too had this junior officer last year October 2018. He approved me and said I would get oath in 2 months. later, I got a denial letter instead in December. I was so sad, didn't go for appeal since it would again have to take 6 or more months. I have filed again this year, it's horrific to wait all long again. I wish you guys better luck.  

OMG. This is terrible! Why did they deny you?

I am freaking out now. I cant think of any reason my N400 could be denied, but then you never know when it comes to USCIS!

@sammy99 and @Lyric2019 did you guys travel abroad while the N400 was being processed? I read on a FB group about two friends who applied around the same time but one of them had to wait about three months for the oath and she had traveled abroad while the N400 was being processed and the other hadn't...just wondering if that can be the reason...but probably our files are just sitting in someone's desk...

1 minute ago, sammy99 said:

I think our file are hanging out on the same desk, My interview was on March 22 and I was recommended for approval because I got a junior officer.  Since then my status is same you attended the interview.  I talked with Tier 2 officer but according to her I have to wait for 120 days till I can take further action.  Also she said their is no infopass for Chicago.

You have no idea on how much better I feel after reading this! Now I know I am not the issue. Yes, the officer who interviewed me was fairly young (late 20s/early 30s)...well good luck to us. Please let me know if you hear anything from USCIS.

30 minutes ago, pkie1985 said:

Hi all,

So it's been 3 months since I rescheduled my interview due to travel plans. Anyone been in the same situation? Kind of tired of waiting. Did they put me in the end of the line or something? It is beyond. Called USCIS and been told by tier 2 officer to wait, everything is ok. Did anyone wait so long for a second interview?

Thanks

Hi, I cannot imagine how frustrated you may be. I'm not in the same boat, but I am in a somewhat similar situation: I had my interview more than a month ago and I haven't heard anything yet about a decision (I was only recommended dor approval) or an oath date. I've called twice and they said it is "all good" and I have to wait. I feel your frustration because we see others having their interviews and getting oath dates within 3 days...so it shouldn't be so difficult for us, who were already interviewed to get a date...

I'd recommend you insisting on getting an infopass, as that is what I will do if zi dont get a response after my upcoming trip. Maybe going go the office and perhaps speaking with someone who can actually touch your case can be of some help.

18 minutes ago, Curve said:

Hi, have you considered reaching out to your rep?  It wouldn't hurt. Unless maybe they also require you wait 120 days.

I'm very unsure on how to do so...I've read many times about people reaching out to their reps, but I never really understood how that is done...do I just show up at their office and ask for help?! 

At the same time I am trying to think that VJ just provides a small perspective of a bigger picture and that maybe my situation is not that unsual...when I went for my interview there were around 80 people waiting for their cerimony, maybe some of them waited this long too...Idk, trying to keep positive...but I am pretty frustrated. Anyway, thank you guys for reading and answering.

3 minutes ago, Greencardchicago said:

Did they approve you on the spot? My interview was 3 days ago and I was approved on the spot. My case status changed the same day saying oath ceremony will be scheduled. The officer was a lady, middle aged with glasses. Hopefully you will get an approval soon. Good luck! 

I was recommended for approval, officer had to get his supervisor to review..he was fairly young...thanks for answering 🙂

35 minutes ago, Greencardchicago said:

Hi everyone, 

I just wanna share my excitement with you. Finally, I got scheduled for my oath ceremony. I don't know the date yet, hopefully I will be able to find out by end of tomorrow. 

 

When did you have your interview? Do you remember who was your officer? Thanks!

I had mine on April 4 and still waiting...USCIS says I have to wait 120 days to do something...

Just now, Curve said:

Oh ok... sounds like you got a junior officer so your case is probably sitting on someone’s desk waiting to be approved. I heard for the infopass the best time to try is really early in the morning. Sorry you are going through this, hopefully you get your oath schedule this week.

Chicago doesn't offer infopass appointments anymore...do you know if one can just walk in? 

Thank you for your kind words. Dealing with USCIS has never been easy and it seems it will be difficult till the very end...

3 minutes ago, Greencardchicago said:

Hello girl123, how did your interview go? How was your experience- did you get approved on the spot? I will have mine at the end of the month and I am already starting to freak out.

The intervie was fine, I posted about my experience so if you return a few pages you may find it. I was not approved on the spot, the officer said he was "recommending me for approval" as he was still training and had to get his supervisor's OK. My case is pretty simple, came on a K1, still married, never had any issues...but relax, chances are you will have your interview and get your oath scheduled before me...I was always the one with the bad luck.

2 minutes ago, Curve said:

She said he was an Asian man..

hmm...it does seem odd you haven’t heard anything in 10 days. Do you have an account in the uscis status page? It can provide more information as to what the hold up is. Create the account, then add your receipt number.

https://egov.uscis.gov/casestatus/displayLogon.do;jsessionid=26E87AF34AC5846B086CB5D072FC738F

Oh, mine was a caucasian man around his 30s...he did say he still needed his supervisor's approval and that's why he was "recommending" me for approval.

I have the account and it still says "you attended your interview". This is so frustrating. Worst thing is that infopass appointments are not available anymore.

6 hours ago, Curve said:

My mother had her interview on 4/10 and it lasted around 20 minutes.  She said it was very straight forward.  I got an email of her approval shortly after she came out, and her oath has been scheduled for 4/29. No need to freak out, hopefully your case isn't complicated, and you'll sail right through.

Doea your mom remember who/how was her officer?

I had my interview on 04/04 and nothing yet...I'm starting to freak out 😞

13 hours ago, girl123 said:

Hello,

 

I had my interview today and I was recommended for approval.

 

My appointment was at 10:15am but I arrived around 8:30am and was out by 9:40am! The officer who interviewed me was a sweetheart - I dont remember his name but he was caucasian and looked to be in his early 30s. The questions were: 

1. For how do we elect an US senator?

2. Proclamation declaration

3. Capital of US

4. How many justices

The other two I don't remember...but my advice would be to try to stay calm, everything will be fine!

 

I have a question for those who were already interviewed: how long did it take for your status to change? Mine still shows the "we have scheduled your interview...".

 

Thanks and good luck!

Well, my status changed this morninf but to:

You attended your interview

You do not need to do anything at this time

Not exactly what I was hoping for...did anyone else get this?! I have travel plans for the end of May and was hoping I could get everything done before (I live in Chicago)...

8 hours ago, Greencardchicago said:

Congratulations, you are so lucky. did you have a combi interview or it was just N400? 

Just N400. I applied at the end of September/2018.

On 3/23/2019 at 12:20 PM, girl123 said:

Yes, I have to take deep breaths and chill hehehe hopefully everything will be ok and I'll post my experience here... 🙂

 

thank you all for the help!

Hello,

I had my interview today and I was recommended for approval.

My appointment was at 10:15am but I arrived around 8:30am and was out by 9:40am! The officer who interviewed me was a sweetheart - I dont remember his name but he was caucasian and looked to be in his early 30s. The questions were: 

1. For how do we elect an US senator?

2. Proclamation declaration

3. Capital of US

4. How many justices

The other two I don't remember...but my advice would be to try to stay calm, everything will be fine!

I have a question for those who were already interviewed: how long did it take for your status to change? Mine still shows the "we have scheduled your interview...".

Thanks and good luck!

4 minutes ago, kdg said:

Holy cow yes it is nerve wracking! And my mind did go blank... but it’s ok if you know your stuff it all comes back to you and you know you can get 4 wrong and still be ok!  I have no idea what I was asked even when I came out. I envy those people who can write on here the questions they got!! Haha. 

Deep breaths and you’ll be fine 😊

Yes, I have to take deep breaths and chill hehehe hopefully everything will be ok and I'll post my experience here... 🙂

thank you all for the help!

16 minutes ago, kdg said:

I took none of those things.  The only things required were drivers license, letter of N400 appt and tax returns (which I didn’t have as it was not back from my accountant).   So if you have those things and will feel happier taking them go ahead, but they are not necessary. 

Good luck! 

Thank you @kdg It actually makes me feel sad to waste so much paper lol 

I got the tax returns already (well not the one for tax year 2018, as haven't filed that yet, maybe I should consider doing so before the interview...)

I really appreciate your feedback! I'm getting anxious and nervous as my interview date approaches, my biggest fear is that my mind will go blank and I'll forget the answers to the civics questions 😞

Hello,

To those who already had their citizenship interview: did you take copies of ALL bank statements since you got married? That's a lot of paper 😞 when I submitted online I sent it as "sample of bank statements" and included a few from each year...

Also did you take copies or your pay stubs? What about copies of documents related to the trips you took (eg boarding passes, hotel reservations, etc)? 

Thank you!!!!

9/26/18 

6 minutes ago, ordjnb said:

Moving from the Loop to Lincoln Park, hope that doesn't affect me lol. I know people in the state wait a lot longer for the oath VS Chicago. Didn't know it was the suburbs too

My interview is on 04/04 and I just moved from Lincoln Park to Uptown, I also hope that doesn't affect my case...I will post here once I get my oath notice (well, if I pass the interview lol)

19 minutes ago, ordjnb said:

Wow. The online portal allowed you to apply 3 days early? That's crazy

Sorry!!!!! I applied 3 days before completing 3 months in my new address (new state)....sorry, I thought you were talking about it. My bad!!! 

42 minutes ago, ordjnb said:

Yeah I think I'll risk it... Because the recieved date is correct on the letter, just the priority date is set one day before. I found some cases of people getting approved. Some denied. 4 months in I think I can wait a bit more. 

 

Did you apply paper or online? 

I applied online.

I travelled a lot on my conditional green card and it wasn't a problem. The longest trip I took was prob of +- 3 weeks.

Hello,

My interview was scheduled for April and I can see the appointment notice online and recently I got the USPS informed delivery email with a picture from the USCIS envelope but it hasn't been delivered yet and I am starting to freak out. So the TLDR is: can you go to the appointment just with the print out from the notice posted on the website?

Thank you!!

On 3/7/2019 at 5:26 AM, ordjnb said:

Seems like a 6 month wait between applying and recieving a notice about the interview and a 7 month wait between applying and the actual interview for Chicago filers. 3 more months to go for me

 

Also if anyone here has experience applying a day earlier than your eligibility date let me know how that went? It looks like I applied 2 hours earlier than the date I was eligible so my priority date is set one day before the recieved date which has the correct date I was eligible. 

 

I've found a couple people here on visa journey who naturalized without an issue, one that recieved a pink letter during an interview that they might have applied too early and another that got denied. Seeing as I'm 4 months in the process I think I'm going to risk seeing until the interview date if I'm rejected or not. Seems like it's dependant on the adjudication office and officer 

I applied 3 days before, last July and I scheduled an infopass and was informed that I had to withdrawal my application because it would be denied. So I did it...and reapplied in September. But it was 3 days, not just one, so Idk...