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Had my Oath Ceremony today in Fargo, ND.  It went smooth and was really quick.

I am so glad this journey is over. 
good luck to everybody! 

Finally I got notification that my Oath ceremony has been scheduled! June 15th!

21 hours ago, AffableAndy said:

I had my interview in Minneapolis on March 10th, and I got an approval notice on April 19th. The Minneapolis office doesn't approve anyone on the spot as far as I can tell - they wait for your physical A-file to reach them for review before approval. 

 

After my interview the officer told me it could take up to six weeks or so before approval, just FYI.

 

Congratulations on passing the interview!

Thank you so much for your input! It’s so helpful! My officer didn’t mention any estimate for the oath ceremony notice. I guess I have to be patient. 
 

I assume I will have oath ceremony around fall as North Dakota schedules one per quarter.

congratulations to you too! 
 

16 minutes ago, JeanneAdil said:

did u pass the civil test?

any issues with the officer?

Adil interviewed Friday and was disappointed not to hear approved same day but it was stated it was online on Saturday

 

 If the decision is not issued within 120 days of the interview, an applicant may request judicial review of his or her application in district ...

 

 

Yes I passed the civics. I was told to wait for the notice with oath ceremony.  He didn’t look at the documents I was told to bring, asked basic additional questions like my BOD, birthplace and few YES/NO question. At the end he told me to wait for a letter and that oath ceremony will be in North Dakota( I had an interview in Minnesota). 

How long does it take on average? I know about 120 days mark.

I had my interview on May 11th, since then my case have been in quality review stage. 
 

Today I had my interview in Duluth. I was approved and I was told to wait for the oath ceremony notice. 
 

I applied online on Feb 24th 2023.

Good luck to everybody! 

Today I had my citizenship interview. I was approved. I was told to wait for the letter with the details for Oath ceremony. 

applied online Feb 24th 2023

biometrics : March 21st

interview : May 11th

I just received notification that my interview was scheduled to 05/11/2023 in Duluth, MN!
I am in complete shock as I applied on 02/25/2023. 
 

I feel excited that the process is so fast but for me it’s a bit of drive - I live in Grand Forks, ND area! 
 

Any insight into Duluth office? 

My interview has been scheduled! I am in complete shock as I thought my field office was the slowest in the whole country! 
 

My interview is on May 11th! 
unfortunately it’s in Duluth, MN, I live in Grand Forks, ND area. That’s a 5hr drive one way. 

Any recent N400 applications?

I applied online on Feb 25th 2023.

I had Biometrics appointment on March 21st 2023.
 

Any recent N400 fillers from North Dakota?

I filled my  application online Feb 25th 2023.

Today I had my bio appointment in Fargo, ND. 
Curious what are the timelines for ND this year so far. 

2 hours ago, ArizonaPHX said:

Dont worry, your bio was collected correctly otherwise the case status wont change. 

Oh! Thank you for reassurance ! 

So now I have to be patient. I heard  my field office ( St.Paul, MN) is the slowest. 

Went for my bio appointment today in Fargo, ND. Feeling stressed as the officer has hard time collecting fingerprints from me. It took several attempts, hand lotion to get poor quality of my two fingerprints. Hopefully they would be enough as it’s 1,5 hr drive for me one way to that USCIS support center. 
 

Status on my case change to : case is being actively reviewed.  

Filled my application online on Feb 24th. Today my case status changed, biometrics appointment was scheduled to March 21st. Feeling excited.  My ASC is Fargo, ND. 

Hello! Finally I filled N-400 tonight. My field office is Minneapolis. Hopefully it won’t take as long as removing conditions! 

Today I received information 

Application Type: I751, PETITION TO REMOVE CONDITIONS ON RESIDENCE 
Your Case Status: Card/ Document Production

Finally! 
 

My case was a little bit unusual. In June  we apply to expedite it as my husband got orders to go for 3 years military assignment overseas. We moved overseas  at the end of July so I apply to change my address. On August 4th I was informed my expedite request was approved. 
The interview was waived.

Now I am preparing documents to apply for naturalization. Would be interesting to do this while living overseas. 

On 12/28/2020 at 8:42 PM, lafe4c said:

Potomac Service Center seems to be the slowest now. Have not heard anything also. I sent my document in January and had my biometrics done before the lockdown.

I sent mine in December, biometrics done in January. No updates since then.  When I last checked processing time for Potomac it was said they were working on cases with receipt date May 17th 2019

Does anyone from the Potomac Service Center get any update ?

My husband is military , currently deployed. His new assignment starts in August 2021 in Europe.

 As per visajourney estimations - my case should be approved in September! My case is in Potomac service center. I sent my ROC application in December 2019.

I am thinking of applying to expedite the process. What are the chances to be approved ? 

Has anyone got any update from Potomac Service Center ? I have a feeling it’s the slowest one. 
Has anyone tried to expedite the process ? 
 

1 hour ago, rickyminator said:

Today the status changed to case approved

Congratulations ! 

On 9/22/2020 at 1:00 PM, AshMarty said:

Has anyone had any updates from the Potomac service center (YSC). I don't think we have heard anything since Feb. My husband did get his biometrics appointment in before all the craziness happened. 

Same here. My fingerprints were taken on 31st January.  No updates since then.

8 hours ago, Kevo said:

Almost exact circumstances for my wife and I.  I volunteered for Lajes right around the time it changed to unaccompanied - if I had known it changed I wouldn't have volunteered.  

 

My wife is from the Philippines so I had to get her a visa to enter for 90 days and they allowed one additional 90 day visa, so she left just short of 180 days.  Poland is in the EU (I think?) so you probably won't have that issue.  

 

When I left there in Dec 2015 everyone inbound had to stay on base.  Not sure if that changed between now and then, but might want to be 100% sure because depending on the rank, some were put in dorms, which wouldn't work for a family to stay.  

 

Also, there were issues with keeping BAH if you stay in Lajes past a certain time (it was either 90 or 120 days). Might want to contact the Lajes finance office for that info.  

 

But Lajes was great, one of my best assignments.  Miss it there.  

Thank you for your input! Very helpful and useful information. For me visa to Portugal wouldn’t be a problem as I am a citizen of EU so I am even entitled to free healthcare. 

Unfirtunately today my my husband was informed that his supervisor asked the military personnel office to change the assignment as my hub is more needed where he works. 

But anyway , thank you everybody for the comments and advises. At least I won’t have anymore GC dilemma:)

17 minutes ago, missileman said:

Are you familiar with the concept of "insurance"?  Good luck.  It sounds like you have made your decision......

Yes I am familiar with a concept of insurance. My husband is thinking of Tricare Select for me and our son ( well he is checking that if we are eligible) and if some costs have to be covered fully by us - we are happy about that. 

Yes i I made my mind, because my husband convinced me it’s so easy to convince immigration officer that this trip was temporary. I asked additional here , thinking someone had similar experience even on accompanying us spouse who got temporary sssigment as civil worker abroad. 

3 minutes ago, CEE53147 said:

You need to check on insurance and emergency med-evac for health care.  Hope for the best but know the plan for the worst.

 

I know many SAHMs who use drop-in at the CDC just to have time to themselves for doctors visits, lunch with friends,...  It is important to take time for yourself (from a mom of 4). A 3 month old is far more portable than an 15 month old who is running, climbing, and has embarrassing screaming on the floor tantrums mastered.

 

When the military makes a tour unaccompanied, they do so for good reasons.  These may not be obvious - or what you are told. Be very cautious.

We are going to Lajes on Azores. The only reason why families don’t go there together officially is because the command there can’t provide with family facilities anymore: hospital on base, school etc. there are some military families living off base. So we wouldn’t be an exception.