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    My Oath Experience at Chicago

    in US Citizenship Case Filing and Progress Reports

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    I applied for citizenship based on 5 year rule. I had my interview on Mar. 10th at 101 Congress Pkwy. After the interview, I was given n a notice with decision yet to be made. After three weeks, I received email notification that Oath is scheduled and I had my Oath on Apr. 13th in the same building where I was interviewed. I didn't have a name change . So, it was an Administrative Oath service. My Oath was scheduled at 9 am. I reached the building by 8:30am. After clearing security checks , I went to the third floor. With me, I carried Oath ceremony letter and Green Card. I had filled the back of the oath ceremony letter the previous night. The room started to get crowded close to 9. People who were attending oath were asked to sit in the middle area and their friends and family were asked to sit on sides. IO officers were asking to fill back of the oath form and were asking whether anyone is accompanied by interpreter. I wish they said the instructions through micro-phone. Most of their instructions were unable to be heard by people who were seated at back. Then around 9:15 they allowed one row at a time to enter the auditorium. Before entering the auditorium they checked whether back of the form is filled and asked to show the Green Card. I didn't have changes since my interview. So , I moved in the line. I’m not sure whether they cross verified details for people who had changes since interview. Right before entering the auditorium an IO crossed the back of the form with red pen. Staffs at the desk collected green card and gave a token to seats. On each seat there was a package which had a letter from President, Oath of Allegiance, national Anthem, folder to keep Naturalization certificate, passport application form and voter's guide.

    After that, family and friends were asked to enter the auditorium. It was a small auditorium and I felt congested. Around 9:45 the ceremony started. I was expecting a judge but someone who introduced himself as supervisor at immigration service conducted the ceremony. A small video about US was shown. Then everyone was asked to stand up for National Anthem . Then in alphabetical order he called names of the countries and asked people who belonged to that country to stand up. After that, he asked everyone to raise their right hand and asked to follow as he read Oath Of Allegiance and Pledge Of Allegiance. Then he congratulated everyone and a small video message from Obama was played. Another small video about America was played and they asked people from each row one after the other to come and collect their certificate. Finally, he asked to apply for passport and update Social Security Administration. Photos were allowed to be taken inside the auditorium but not outside. While coming out, they were handing out voter's registration form. The ceremony was done by 10:30.

    Couple of things about the certificate. Make sure all your information are correct. They had the picture taken during bio-metrics in the certificate. For people who care about how they look, please make sure you are photo ready while going for bio-metrics.

    I am happy that I am done with USCIS and I would like to thank all VSJ fellow members whose posts have helped me through every step in this process.

    N-400 November 2015 filers

    in US Citizenship Case Filing and Progress Reports

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    we are on the same boat brother . im still waiting for that review and my oath letter !. so stressed out .

    Kheops85dz,

    Nothing to worry. This appears to be a norm in Chicago office. On the day of my interview , I met another person who had the interview that day. His case was similar to mine and his application was also sent for review. Hang-in tight and we'll be USC soon. Good luck!

    N-400 November 2015 filers

    in US Citizenship Case Filing and Progress Reports

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    I had my interview yesterday at Chicago office. The officer quickly went over my application and then got into civic and English test. Following civics questions were asked

    1. Who wrote Declaration Of Independence?

    2. Name any three of 13 original states

    3. Which political party does the current president belong to ?

    4. What are the two major political parties ?

    5. Name a state that borders Mexico

    6. Who is the commander in chief ?

    Then he asked me to read Who elects Congress and made me write "The people elect Congress". At the end , he said he needs to review all my paperwork and there will be a second person who would review it for Q&A and then I should be receiving my Oath letter. He said I should be receiving my Oath letter in 30 days. In the paper that he gave me he checked the second option - Needs review. So, the waiting game starts now.

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