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Just found out that my interview is scheduled for Nov 5th:)

Thanks alot!!! No need to get nervous, we all can do it. Just have all things ready, learn civics test and Relax. 
 
My oath date is showing now online. October 17 it is
 
Can I get same day passport without travelling itenirary ?

Thank you!!!

I became a citizen yesterday!
 
Good luck to everyone still waiting, it's a relief to be done forever!!!

Here's the link https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/19px0T7I0L1r79JhIJJriP1EXI1sO3u1ImNhcP38FETQ/edit#gid=0
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I had my interview on Thursday 9/5 in Chicago. In Chicago you can go there with family and friends if you want to, but they have to wait in the waiting room during the actual interview. They gave me a number and told me at which door to wait. I was dressed business casual. Black jeans with a button down shirt but can't say there is a dress code there. My appointment was at 1 PM but I think they called me in around 1:40 PM. Almost half the people came in with a lawyer. I didn't have one. I asked the officer if it matters and she said it gives some people piece of mind especially if you have a difficult case but normally you don't need one. The officer was very friendly. I was very nervous  While waiting to be called in I saw a lot of people coming out happy.  She took me into a small office room where she had a desk. They were not in uniforms or anything. Felt more like a job interview  Due to technical problems with the computer the interview took almost an hour.  Her computer had problems throughout the interview but we kept  chatting. I had a traffic ticket for speeding and she said that it won't be a problem as long as no injuries or death because of it. I hadn't put it into my application, but before the interview I decided to change my name and she did it. I just made my first name my middle name and my first name an English name. She asked me all the questions on the form one by one verbally. Make sure you read your application before you go to the interview so that you are familiar with the questions. Oh also before you sit down, she made me stand, raise my right hand and swear to which I just responded with "yes". Then you sit down. During the test she made me write "Washington is the first president." And she made me read out a sentence with Washington in it which I can't fully remember.  The questions were all simple. "What is the name of the national anthem? When do we celebrate Independence Day? Name two national US Holidays.  Who is in charge of the executive branch? What is one thing Benjamin Franklin is famous for? We elect a U.S. Representative for how many years?" As soon as I answered these correctly she stopped and told me I passed. I had to sign on a tablet a few times. I signed once with my old signature and once with my new signature that will go on the naturalization certificate with my new name. You don't have to change your signature, I did. She looked through my paperwork and asked if I ever were out of status. I never was and said No. She told me that my case was someone else's but that person was running late so she was given it and that she didn't have time to go through everything. She told me that she didn't see any problems with my application but she had to do some internal checks and because of that why she couldn't approve it right away. To be honest I was very disappointed. Mine should have been fairly straight forward and approved there and that was my expectation but it wasn't. So I left feeling a bit bummed about it because she also said "if you don't hear back from us in 4 months please send us a letter!" All afternoon and night I couldn't help myself thinking if I said something wrong or if there is something else that I don't know. But the next morning my status changed to "Approved!" Yay! That was a big relief. I hope your get approved soon too. I'm still waiting for the oath ceremony to be scheduled. It says that I'm in line for my oath ceremony. I saw that the same office also did oath ceremonies but because I have a name change it will be done at the court in Chicago. This all has been in the making for 10 years, I can't believe I'm this close to get my American Passport. Proud to become an American. I hope this information helps and that you will get your interview soon. 

Oath ceremony scheduled to 9/27/19 in Chicago.

Finally got my oath ceremony date! Showed up today online. It will be on 9/26! Whew! My daughter will be a citizen before she turns 18!

Thanks alot to Visa Journey - People here helped alot in hard times and in wait game  

Combo interview early this went well N400 and I-751, Officer said he will Recommend for approval.
 
My Suggestion is If you have I-751 pending and N400 intervierw - take your US Citizen spouse with you and kids if apply,  that will helps alot. Message me if any questions. 
 
Still waiting to see status update online. Anyone know how lond it takes to get update online?
 
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So, I had the interview today. The experience was very good. I was applying under the 3-year rule and my wife and 10 month old son accompanied me to the interview. The interview took total of 15 minutes or so. The officer asked for my passport, green card and DL to verify identity. Then he started with the civics questions which I knew all of them and he only asked six. 
Then he moved on to the Yes and No questions from the application and asked me if I needed to change any of the info which I had to add to my travel history. After that, he approved the application on the spot and my status online changed to in line to be scheduled for Oath Ceremony. 
It is interesting that I had a lot of documentation with me regarding my marriage but he did not look at any of them. I specifically asked if he wanted to see them, but he said he had already approved the application under the assumption that I am living with my US citizen spouse and whatever happens after the Oath Ceremony is not his concern. I imagine it was because my wife and son were accompanying me in the waiting area. 
All in all, a very good experience and I will keep you posted about the oath ceremony date. 

Hi everybody !!!
 
Today was my big day. The interview went really well. I wasn’t expecting to be so fast.
 
I went to the check in area and they gave me a ticket. I was called almost immediately to review my application and check my information. After that I was called for the civic test and the reading and writing part.
 
I only remember 5 of the six questions
 
1.- What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence ?
2.- How many US senators are there?
3.- What is the highest court in the United States ?
4.- What ocean is on the east coast of the United States?
5.- What ocean is on the west coast of the United States?
 
Then I waited almost for an hour to be call to the interview. After all, it went really well. I was recommended for approval and after a few minutes waiting they gave me my ceremony day.
 
My oath will be on September 19th.
 
Thank you very much everyone of you for the help, the advices and to share your experience. 

Interview is scheduled for October 8th.
They schedule me to a different office but at least I have my case going!

@shearar the status was changed around 3pm today. 
 

I became a citizen today 🥳
Best of luck to the rest of you in the last part of your immigration journey!

Thank you for your kind words.With God iin the vessel I am smiling at the storm

Jesus Christ!! Why would you copy and paste your request so much? 🤦🏽‍♀️  I understand you’re in need of information but copying and pasting the same thing so many times is crazy. 

Passed my interview today! Took 20 minutes! I have a tax installment agreement that I was worried about and all the officer needed was a signed copy of the notice, the current balance and a history of payments (which you can download from irs.gov). My speeding ticket from a long time ago was asked but only verbally needed confirmation of how much it was. I answered all of my questions, too!
 
Pretty awesome interview, if you ask me!

Try looking for the letter on your account at the uscis website. All letters they sent you will be upload on your N-400 file. You can print it from there.

I agree with you, for people who filed to VSC is not normal to wait more than 30 days. the last person who got his/her NOA  filed in April 23. If someone who filed more than 10 days prior the last one has not gotten his/hers yet, they definitely need to call right away. 
A different case is for the people who filed to CSC, which I REALLY hope you guys start seeing your checks being cashed soon, where people from the beginning of April are still waiting. (prying for you guys!) 

You really have to call them, otherwise you don’t know if they neglected your case or anything. Mine was received on 4/17 at VSC, and I called on 5/9 they said if I don’t receive anything by 5/17 I need to call again and ask someone to follow up. In the end I received my NOA on 5/12. Your work is important but without the GC you won’t even be able to work so make time for it.

I think people from VSC are not allowed anymore to write here..  (just a joke!) I always freak out and then I see VSC! Think we Cali-people need our own pity party here..

Man you got my hopes up until I saw VSC

Talk to a lawyer. You can work. You continue to be a permanent resident. 

All you need is a letter stating you want to withdraw the I-864. You will have to provide all of the info about your wife (Name, BD, case #, etc)
 
You can make an infopass and speak to someone in person.
https://my.uscis.gov/appointment
 
Now is the time to protect yourself. I know there may be some emotions involved which is why you stated earlier about a misunderstanding, but you have to think logically. This is a serious action your wife has taken. Unless there is more to the story* a spouse does not call police and get protective custody to where you can't even return to your own home over an argument.
 
Think about this for a minute. You lost your freedom, home, and possible marriage over this.
 
*Disclaimer: If there is more to this story and there was a legitimate reason for your wife to call the police, then obviously you will have to face the consequences of your actions.

So do they send you a check back for the biometrics fee ?