Marrienne

Hello!! I have requested a name change with my N400, my interview is less than a month away in Detroit, MI. Now, I know that only a judge can change your name when you request a name change. The oath ceremonies are held in the courthouse in Detroit, MI anyway (at least MOST of them according to their website). I don't want the naturalization to be delayed months due to the name change, but I read somewhere that, this might be the case. Does anyone have any experience with the Detroit office, especially if you wanted a name change? Thank you!!

Joining the Detroit crowd. I filed 6/6/23 and I just got my interview date as 7/27/23 at the Detroit center. If you got approved at Detroit after your interview how long until you took your oath? TIA

Interview was set for 7/27. I filed beginning of this month with the Detroit office.

I applied beginning of the month. My interview is set for 7/27/23.

Hey guys! I just got notice my interview was scheduled. What happens after thar? How long after interview do you become a citizen? Ty!

I just got a notice that my interview was scheduled. I have a letter coming in the mail today too from USCIS. Biometrics were re-used My wait estimate did go up though by another month to 10 months.

Just filled my N-400 yesterday. I think we are serviced by the Detroit center thay currently shows 10.5 months.

Yes I know it is a "small " amount but I make very little money and I barely make ends meet. Even $100 could be the difference between paying rent or not. So I can't afford the $1000 all at once right now. I must make small payments every other month.

So if they are under 18 when you file (of course I am going to list them) but they take 2 years to process your application and they turn 18 in the meantime, they must submit a new application and pay individually?

Hello!! Quick explanation: this applies to *state* tax only. I do not owe any federal tax. I was working from home during the lockdown of 2020. My then job issued me a letter that certified I worked from home. However, when I filled the tax return for 2020 the following year, I was double charged state tax (working in 2 counties so I got charged tax for living in one county and working in another), buy of course, I was working from home so I should only have been charged with ONE county tax. Anyhow, I tried to fix it but they didn't reduce the amount and insisted I pay both counties' taxes. I have paid half of it and working on the other half. I need to file for naturalization NOW as my sons are turning 18 very very soon and I won't be able to include them in my application. I looked it up online but I could only find information on owing federal back taxes. I only owe state tax, which I am planning on paying of course. Before you ask, I cannot afford to pay right now but it is in the budget for the immediate future but not before my sons turn 18. My question is: will they look at your application immediately upon filing online or do I have a little time? Can I write them a letter explaining what happened and show I have paid a portion and I am planning on paying the rest soon? And to answer this potential question: no MI does not allow for an official payment plan but you can go online and pay amounts towards your debt which I have done. TIA!!!