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    Gingerspike got a reaction from Chancy in Los Angeles N400 Oath Taking Ceremony Experience   
    With great joy I can now truly say today I am now an American citizen! We would have not done it correctly without the help of this wonderful community full of information and advices! Thank you so much everyone! ❤️
     
    On May 20, Thursday, my i-751 was finally approved and on May 21, Friday, USCIS LA called me to inform me my oath taking will be on Friday, March 28. After the call, I immediately received my N445 (oath invitation and questionnaire) in my email. 
     
    I waited for my the physical oath taking mail to come in my mailbox but only the I-751 NOA approval came. Hence, what I did is I printed the oath invite I received in the mail and answered and signed it prior to oath with the same date as the oath taking. I brought my conditional green card, the printed oath taking invite, and the formal I-751 approval NOA to the ceremony. 
     
    Earlier today, May 28, I arrived at USCIS building at 8:30 am (my oath time is 10:30 am). This time, the line was at the left side of the building, not the courtyard. I went to see if I can line up and a guy approached me, asking me for my oath invite. I showed him the printed one and told him I don’t have the physical mail and he said it’s fine. He said I can wait on the side since it’s a bit early for me. The line is already forming halfway the building and I waited on the side but the guy went back to me and said  I can fall in line too as they might accommodate me earlier than my time. I queued as I watch them set up the canopies. 
     
    Around 9:05 am, they started to check in people. When it’s my turn to check in, the lady asked for my oath invitation/ questionnaire and green card. She asked if I have any USCIS document issued like EAD. I said no. She then said “You only have a conditional green card. Do you have any evidence of the approval of I-751?” I am so glad the mail arrived early and I gave it to her. She then proceeded me to ask the yes/no questions, then she handed me a packet and my punched gc and oath form. She then asked me to go to the next canopy. 
     
    Second canopy is the oath taking. They do it in batches, so there were six of us who pledge the oath of allegiance. After that, we were directed to go to the third canopy. Here you will submit the punched gc and oath form. The guy on the desk in turn looked for my certificate in their folder and handed it to me. I checked everything to make sure spelling and DOB are correct. 
     
    Then of course, last part is the picture taking in front of the US flag. 🤣 I actually got home around 10:20 am, way before my originally scheduled oath taking time. 
     
    I wish everyone well and good luck on your journey too and I hope my VJ posts will provide information to help you navigate all the process to become a US citizen. Peace out! 🇺🇸🇵🇭😎🤩🥳
     
     
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    Gingerspike reacted to JeanneAdil in Los Angeles N400 Oath Taking Ceremony Experience   
    congratulations
     
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    Gingerspike got a reaction from J/G in Oath Ceremony Los Angeles   
    Congratulations on finishing this chapter of your life! And thank you for the detailed experience here. I am excited for my oath this Friday in the same courtyard. I am still waiting for the NOA and I have til tomorrow to receive it in my mail. If not, I will print the one they sent in my email. Again, congratulations! ❤️
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    Gingerspike got a reaction from SadFace in mistake in N400   
    You can add it during your interview. When I was asked the question and I was supposed to add something, like a religious club, she said that’s fine and didn’t even add it in my file. The officer can add it when you will have your interview. 
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    Gingerspike reacted to J/G in Oath Ceremony Los Angeles   
    Hello Everyone, 
     
    We can now happily, proudly, and with a GREAT relief announce that, "I am officially an American Citizen!!" It has been a long and interesting journey, and we're glad it is now finally over. A MASSIVE and heartfelt thank you for EVERY Visa Journey member that post and/or answer questions here. It's been a very helpful resource and a wealth of information. THANK YOU. 
     
    I'm writing this post to hopefully inform applicants who will be attending their Oath Ceremony at the Federal Building's Courtyard in Downtown Los Angeles, CA.
     
    ARRIVAL
    My appointment was at 9am, but I arrived at the venue at approximately 8:30am. Instead of entering the building, as you would if you're coming in for an interview, you should go immediately to the Courtyard in the back of the Federal Building. Apparently oath ceremony started early, I think 8am? So there were already quite a bit of queue when I arrived. There will be an agent / officer that would go up and down the queue calling specific applicant names. Those whose names were called will have to follow said agent and correct/confirm something with their application (i.e. typo/changes in name, DoB, gender, photos etc.) If your name is not being called you are fine, just stay in the queue. On the off chance that you missed the announced names, the agent who will later on verify your documents will inform you. Also if you did not receive any email or a phone call from USCIS between your final interview and oath ceremony you're most likely not on the "naughty list". No need to worry. 
     
    ATTENDANCE
    In the interview notice it was written that only the people being sworn in will be granted access into the building but apparently a lot of people bring their families and at least a plus one to their ceremony. The whole thing was outdoor, everyone was masked and kept 6 feet away form each other. I'm assuming majority, if not all, of them were vaccinated. So I am not worried. The whole thing was very relax and easy, breezy, beautiful #CoverGirl
    While I was queueing there was a family of 6 in front of me (mother, father and 4 children, and only the father was being sworn in, I met him during my interview). So I guess if you want to bring your loved one(s) you can, but DO NOT quote me on that, I was just writing of what I see this morning. Please note that USCIS is not providing any 'waiting area' so if your plus one(s) need any special accommodation you are responsible to provide it to them. They may be able to sit on the garden side while you're in the queue but it'd limited space and you'd be under the sun. Also don't let your child(ren) run around or scream about, this is not a school yard. 
     
    ATTIRE
    Everyone was pretty casual / smart casual. I was wearing my favourite jacket and dress pants. I think of it as if I'm going to attend the wedding of my favourite cousin or my best friend. But if you can't find the 'even' to dress up or do anything special, there were a lot of people in polo shirts and jeans, or a shirt and jeans. Again, the whole thing was easy, breezy, beautiful #CoverGirl
    If you want to wear a traditional attire you can, but be warned that you'd be standing outside and 80% of it you'd be under the sun. 
     
    OATH TAKING
    The actual ceremony happened VERY quickly, they'll verify your Notice for time and date, ask you to hand over any expired/current green card or other USCIS issued form of ID / permit, and then check your page 4 of oath notice (the one with yes/no questions), and then they hand you the "Welcome to America" white envelope and a US flag. They will point you to the area of courtyard where you'd be sworn in. Following the Oath, they'll point you to another table where you'd get your Certificate of Naturalization. Be sure to check your name, DoB, and country of birth. After verifying your details you're pretty much done. You can take a photo with your certificate in a designated area, between two American flags. 
     
    I left the venue at approximately 9:45am. 
     
    CLOSING: Good luck and congratulations to everyone. 
     
    Best,
    J/G
     
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    Gingerspike reacted to Moro in I-751 July 2019 Filers   
    I am very happy for you. Congrats!
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    Gingerspike got a reaction from Moro in I-751 July 2019 Filers   
    Finally!!! They approved my I-751 today and my N400 is now updated to Oath will Be Scheduled. 🥰🥰🥰 I now have a little breathing room. Here is my timeline from myUSCIS. 

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    Gingerspike reacted to J/G in N-400 Interview Los Angeles   
    Hello, THANK YOU! I’ll have my ceremony on the 26th. Two days ahead of yours. Good luck and congratulations! 
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    Gingerspike got a reaction from J/G in N-400 Interview Los Angeles   
    Congratulations!!! You can now finally breath! I remember I provided you a long answer on whether or not to bring your husband with you but I am so glad it ended well. 
     
    I will also have my Oath Taking Ceremony scheduled next week (date below). We may or may not see each other there, lol! I am so happy for you. 
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    Gingerspike got a reaction from LaughingBuddha in N400 with pending i-751 interview in LA   
    Here is my timeline from USCIS. I filed under the 3-yr rule. 

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    Gingerspike got a reaction from cosmonauts in I-751 July 2019 Filers   
    Finally!!! They approved my I-751 today and my N400 is now updated to Oath will Be Scheduled. 🥰🥰🥰 I now have a little breathing room. Here is my timeline from myUSCIS. 

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    Gingerspike got a reaction from J/G in N400 with pending i-751 interview in LA   
    At last!!!! I received news today that they approved my I-751 and my N400 update is now Oath Ceremony Will Be Scheduled!!! I can now breath a little better. 😂 I will update here when is my oath taking schedule. 
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    Gingerspike got a reaction from Chancy in N400 with pending i-751 interview in LA   
    I had my N400 interview earlier with me in Los Angeles office. My appointment was at 8:05 am but we already went inside the building at 7:40 am. My husband was with me and they didn’t even ask about him on the main security check. 
     
    We then proceeded to the 6th floor and the security asked what am I there for. I told him I am here for my N400 interview but I have a pending I-751 and I brought my husband with me, just in case. He let us in and told to check in at window 1. I checked in at the USCIS office around 7:50 am and told the lady again that I have a pending i-751 and if my husband is needed. Receptionist said it is up to the officer’s discretion if she will do a combo interview. 
     
    I checked in at 7:50 am, my appointment is 8:05 am, but I got called at 9:40 am. When we approached officer, officer immediately told us that she is only going to do the N400 interview and my husband is not needed, so he needs to wait downstairs at the lobby. We then walked to another hallway and while we were walking, she was asking me something but I can barely hear her coz she was wearing an N-95 and facemask and people were talking in the hallway too. I just said yes at that moment then we entered the room. She then asked me for passport, green card, and driver’s license and proceeded to make a copy. 
     
    Officer was really nice and we had a little chit chat but then she reiterated “Again, do you have any updated documents for me like joint accounts, lease, car insurance that is not yet here in your file?” I then said “Oh! That’s what was you’re asking for. I am sorry I didn’t understand coz you are muffled. Yes I do!” Then I proceeded to get the copies of our current status of joint bank accounts, W-2s, car insurances, and pictures after the time I filed N400. She actually praised me for being on top of it coz she said 95% of the applicants do not read what is needed from them and this was a good help in adjudicating my i-751 without the need to return again for a separate interview. She then looked at my case again and said it was an easy case and hope she’ll get more of it everyday. 😆
     
    She then proceeded to do the tests first. She said the computer generates the questions for me but it so slow and always buffering, so I need to bear with her. 😅
     
    Civics Test Questions 
     
    What is the supreme law of the land? The Constitution  What is the emancipation proclamation? Freed the slaves How many justices are there in the supreme court? Nine Who is the vice president of the United States? Kamala Harris Who signs bills to become laws? The President When was the Constitution written? 1787  
    Reading and Writing part
     
    Reading: What do we pay to the government?
     
    Writing: We pay taxes. (Wrote it on the tablet in front of me.)
     
    She then proceeded to swore an oath that I will tell the truth regarding my application. She asked my name, my birthday, confirmed my current address and job, said that I left my height blank (which I did not but somehow online form glitched), and proceeded to the yes/no questions. We were fast but she said her computer was really slow, so we need to be slow. 
     
    She then asked me to review my information in the tablet in front of me if they were correct. I signed and she printed the paper saying I passed the exam but since I have a pending i-751, I have to wait by mail for the decision and oath taking schedule, if ever. She asked if I took a day off for today and my husband and I said yes. She said “Well, tell your husband I will review this file as is since you gave an updated copies of joint documents but it will probably take time to adjudicate this coz we are shortstaffed. Just wait for the notice in the mail.”
     
    Over-all it was a pleasant experience. I feel comfortable with the officer as we did chat from time to time while waiting for her computer to load as well as all the staff there in DTLA. I will update once I have oath taking schedule. I am done with the N400 exam and interview, woohhooo! 🥰
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    Gingerspike reacted to Moro in N400 with pending i-751 interview in LA   
    That’s a big milestone. Congrats for that. My N400 interview is 18days. My husband will join just in case they decide to a combo interview.. I recently had to do an I-551 stamp and they told me to have my hubby come along. Thanks for posting just a detailed note. Your civic questions seem easy enough ;)
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    Gingerspike got a reaction from J/G in N-400 Interview & Email Notice Questions   
    Hello J/G! I will answer what I can based on what the officer told me yesterday since we both have i-751 pending but called for an N400 interview. See my answers in purple text.
     
    Today, April 13, 2021 at 4am, I received an email from no-reply(at)uscis(dot)dhs(dot)gov stating that, "We have taken an action on your case and it needs your attention. Sign in to your account to view your case status and additional steps you need to take," when I logged in to my USCIS and DHS USCIS accounts I don't see anything changed from yesterday. Even as current as I type this post, I do not see anything changed on my status. My I-751 have been on "Case Was Transferred And A New Office Has Jurisdiction" per 12 October 2020; my N-400 is "Interview Was Scheduled" per 12 April 2021. Was this a glitch in the system? or the email I received on the 13 April was referring to the status change to Interview has been scheduled notice I received on 12 April? I was afraid that this was an RFE notice, but nothing seems to change on my accounts. Any thoughts? - It is probably for the "email I received on the 13 April was referring to the status change to Interview has been scheduled notice I received on 12 April." We have the same status as of current for both N400 and i-751. 
     
    Initially we were planning to attend the interview together but if he's just there to wait in the lobby I feel bad for him. Would it be an absolute requirement for him to be present with me or can he stay home while I attend my interview? Who should I contact to give me the most reliable advise on this?  - When I received my N400 notice but nothing for i-751, I contacted USCIS through the email system in the MyUSCIS account asking if I should bring my husband for the interview since I have a pending i-751 and would like to clarify if it's a combo interview. I received a call from them a week later saying that my letter is for N400 only and I will be the one who needs to show up in the interview. I still asked if I can bring my husband just in case and they said it is up to me but the notice is that I am only called for an N400 interview. It is really up to the officer who will conduct the interview if she will do a combo or not. When the officer called me yesterday and she told my husband he is not needed, once in the office, she told me that it was the usual protocol to bring the spouses during a combo interview but since it is the pandemic and they are short staffed plus I already brought updated documents with me and provided it to her yesterday, my i-751 will be reviewed as is. Since your husband has a medical condition making him at risk, I don't think he is needed tomorrow but tell officer that when they looked for him.
     
    When I attend my interview should I bring everything I submitted for my I751 or only things that are listed in my interview notice for N400, which I have yet to receive in the mail? Any advise? Should I mention to my IO that I have a pending I751? - You can actually see the notice already and the interview schedule in your myUSCIS account while waiting for the physicial NOA to arrive in mail. The officer already knew your case prior to seeing you but I still told her beforehand since I have my husband with me. In your case I suggest inform him that you do have a pending i-751 but your husband is at home with a medical risk for him to join you. Since you are only being called for N400, I think it will not be a big deal but make sure to bring updated documents with you after the time you filed your N400 plus the list of items in your N400 notice. The officer asked me yesterday if I have updated joint bank accounts, lease, car insurance, etc. I gave her those plus a couple printed pictures. She was happy and appreciate it because it is expected from applicants like us to bring updated documents when we have pending i-751. She even said people don't even read the i-751 notice, only the N400.
     
    I read that some people was able to do N400 interview, oath ceremony, register to vote and US passport in the same day. Would I be able to do this in Los Angeles office? If so how do I proceed? Or did I misread this information? - I was half expecting that yesterday too but what I noticed in LA office for purely N400 applicants only is that they make them return a week after for the oath. Officer told me they do oath talking every Tuesday and Thursday. However, given I have a pending i-751, she told me it might take time for me to receive the oath notice in the mail as they will review my file "as is" because of shortstaffing. According to my myuscis account, it will take 7 months for me to receive final word. I hope it will be earlier.
     
     
    Good luck on your interview and hope this helps! Let us know how it goes.
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    Gingerspike got a reaction from J/G in I-751 All filers CALIFORNIA SERVICE CENTER only   
    Definitely! I had my N400 interview earlier pending i-751 application. I passed the exam and interview but needed to wait for the i-751 to adjudicate. She said it may take a while but I am not worried that it will get denied. 
     
     
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    Gingerspike got a reaction from Outofbrain in N400 with pending i-751 interview in LA   
    I had my N400 interview earlier with me in Los Angeles office. My appointment was at 8:05 am but we already went inside the building at 7:40 am. My husband was with me and they didn’t even ask about him on the main security check. 
     
    We then proceeded to the 6th floor and the security asked what am I there for. I told him I am here for my N400 interview but I have a pending I-751 and I brought my husband with me, just in case. He let us in and told to check in at window 1. I checked in at the USCIS office around 7:50 am and told the lady again that I have a pending i-751 and if my husband is needed. Receptionist said it is up to the officer’s discretion if she will do a combo interview. 
     
    I checked in at 7:50 am, my appointment is 8:05 am, but I got called at 9:40 am. When we approached officer, officer immediately told us that she is only going to do the N400 interview and my husband is not needed, so he needs to wait downstairs at the lobby. We then walked to another hallway and while we were walking, she was asking me something but I can barely hear her coz she was wearing an N-95 and facemask and people were talking in the hallway too. I just said yes at that moment then we entered the room. She then asked me for passport, green card, and driver’s license and proceeded to make a copy. 
     
    Officer was really nice and we had a little chit chat but then she reiterated “Again, do you have any updated documents for me like joint accounts, lease, car insurance that is not yet here in your file?” I then said “Oh! That’s what was you’re asking for. I am sorry I didn’t understand coz you are muffled. Yes I do!” Then I proceeded to get the copies of our current status of joint bank accounts, W-2s, car insurances, and pictures after the time I filed N400. She actually praised me for being on top of it coz she said 95% of the applicants do not read what is needed from them and this was a good help in adjudicating my i-751 without the need to return again for a separate interview. She then looked at my case again and said it was an easy case and hope she’ll get more of it everyday. 😆
     
    She then proceeded to do the tests first. She said the computer generates the questions for me but it so slow and always buffering, so I need to bear with her. 😅
     
    Civics Test Questions 
     
    What is the supreme law of the land? The Constitution  What is the emancipation proclamation? Freed the slaves How many justices are there in the supreme court? Nine Who is the vice president of the United States? Kamala Harris Who signs bills to become laws? The President When was the Constitution written? 1787  
    Reading and Writing part
     
    Reading: What do we pay to the government?
     
    Writing: We pay taxes. (Wrote it on the tablet in front of me.)
     
    She then proceeded to swore an oath that I will tell the truth regarding my application. She asked my name, my birthday, confirmed my current address and job, said that I left my height blank (which I did not but somehow online form glitched), and proceeded to the yes/no questions. We were fast but she said her computer was really slow, so we need to be slow. 
     
    She then asked me to review my information in the tablet in front of me if they were correct. I signed and she printed the paper saying I passed the exam but since I have a pending i-751, I have to wait by mail for the decision and oath taking schedule, if ever. She asked if I took a day off for today and my husband and I said yes. She said “Well, tell your husband I will review this file as is since you gave an updated copies of joint documents but it will probably take time to adjudicate this coz we are shortstaffed. Just wait for the notice in the mail.”
     
    Over-all it was a pleasant experience. I feel comfortable with the officer as we did chat from time to time while waiting for her computer to load as well as all the staff there in DTLA. I will update once I have oath taking schedule. I am done with the N400 exam and interview, woohhooo! 🥰
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    Gingerspike got a reaction from Carpe Vinum in N400 with pending i-751 interview in LA   
    I had my N400 interview earlier with me in Los Angeles office. My appointment was at 8:05 am but we already went inside the building at 7:40 am. My husband was with me and they didn’t even ask about him on the main security check. 
     
    We then proceeded to the 6th floor and the security asked what am I there for. I told him I am here for my N400 interview but I have a pending I-751 and I brought my husband with me, just in case. He let us in and told to check in at window 1. I checked in at the USCIS office around 7:50 am and told the lady again that I have a pending i-751 and if my husband is needed. Receptionist said it is up to the officer’s discretion if she will do a combo interview. 
     
    I checked in at 7:50 am, my appointment is 8:05 am, but I got called at 9:40 am. When we approached officer, officer immediately told us that she is only going to do the N400 interview and my husband is not needed, so he needs to wait downstairs at the lobby. We then walked to another hallway and while we were walking, she was asking me something but I can barely hear her coz she was wearing an N-95 and facemask and people were talking in the hallway too. I just said yes at that moment then we entered the room. She then asked me for passport, green card, and driver’s license and proceeded to make a copy. 
     
    Officer was really nice and we had a little chit chat but then she reiterated “Again, do you have any updated documents for me like joint accounts, lease, car insurance that is not yet here in your file?” I then said “Oh! That’s what was you’re asking for. I am sorry I didn’t understand coz you are muffled. Yes I do!” Then I proceeded to get the copies of our current status of joint bank accounts, W-2s, car insurances, and pictures after the time I filed N400. She actually praised me for being on top of it coz she said 95% of the applicants do not read what is needed from them and this was a good help in adjudicating my i-751 without the need to return again for a separate interview. She then looked at my case again and said it was an easy case and hope she’ll get more of it everyday. 😆
     
    She then proceeded to do the tests first. She said the computer generates the questions for me but it so slow and always buffering, so I need to bear with her. 😅
     
    Civics Test Questions 
     
    What is the supreme law of the land? The Constitution  What is the emancipation proclamation? Freed the slaves How many justices are there in the supreme court? Nine Who is the vice president of the United States? Kamala Harris Who signs bills to become laws? The President When was the Constitution written? 1787  
    Reading and Writing part
     
    Reading: What do we pay to the government?
     
    Writing: We pay taxes. (Wrote it on the tablet in front of me.)
     
    She then proceeded to swore an oath that I will tell the truth regarding my application. She asked my name, my birthday, confirmed my current address and job, said that I left my height blank (which I did not but somehow online form glitched), and proceeded to the yes/no questions. We were fast but she said her computer was really slow, so we need to be slow. 
     
    She then asked me to review my information in the tablet in front of me if they were correct. I signed and she printed the paper saying I passed the exam but since I have a pending i-751, I have to wait by mail for the decision and oath taking schedule, if ever. She asked if I took a day off for today and my husband and I said yes. She said “Well, tell your husband I will review this file as is since you gave an updated copies of joint documents but it will probably take time to adjudicate this coz we are shortstaffed. Just wait for the notice in the mail.”
     
    Over-all it was a pleasant experience. I feel comfortable with the officer as we did chat from time to time while waiting for her computer to load as well as all the staff there in DTLA. I will update once I have oath taking schedule. I am done with the N400 exam and interview, woohhooo! 🥰
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    Gingerspike got a reaction from Mike E in N400 with pending i-751 interview in LA   
    I had my N400 interview earlier with me in Los Angeles office. My appointment was at 8:05 am but we already went inside the building at 7:40 am. My husband was with me and they didn’t even ask about him on the main security check. 
     
    We then proceeded to the 6th floor and the security asked what am I there for. I told him I am here for my N400 interview but I have a pending I-751 and I brought my husband with me, just in case. He let us in and told to check in at window 1. I checked in at the USCIS office around 7:50 am and told the lady again that I have a pending i-751 and if my husband is needed. Receptionist said it is up to the officer’s discretion if she will do a combo interview. 
     
    I checked in at 7:50 am, my appointment is 8:05 am, but I got called at 9:40 am. When we approached officer, officer immediately told us that she is only going to do the N400 interview and my husband is not needed, so he needs to wait downstairs at the lobby. We then walked to another hallway and while we were walking, she was asking me something but I can barely hear her coz she was wearing an N-95 and facemask and people were talking in the hallway too. I just said yes at that moment then we entered the room. She then asked me for passport, green card, and driver’s license and proceeded to make a copy. 
     
    Officer was really nice and we had a little chit chat but then she reiterated “Again, do you have any updated documents for me like joint accounts, lease, car insurance that is not yet here in your file?” I then said “Oh! That’s what was you’re asking for. I am sorry I didn’t understand coz you are muffled. Yes I do!” Then I proceeded to get the copies of our current status of joint bank accounts, W-2s, car insurances, and pictures after the time I filed N400. She actually praised me for being on top of it coz she said 95% of the applicants do not read what is needed from them and this was a good help in adjudicating my i-751 without the need to return again for a separate interview. She then looked at my case again and said it was an easy case and hope she’ll get more of it everyday. 😆
     
    She then proceeded to do the tests first. She said the computer generates the questions for me but it so slow and always buffering, so I need to bear with her. 😅
     
    Civics Test Questions 
     
    What is the supreme law of the land? The Constitution  What is the emancipation proclamation? Freed the slaves How many justices are there in the supreme court? Nine Who is the vice president of the United States? Kamala Harris Who signs bills to become laws? The President When was the Constitution written? 1787  
    Reading and Writing part
     
    Reading: What do we pay to the government?
     
    Writing: We pay taxes. (Wrote it on the tablet in front of me.)
     
    She then proceeded to swore an oath that I will tell the truth regarding my application. She asked my name, my birthday, confirmed my current address and job, said that I left my height blank (which I did not but somehow online form glitched), and proceeded to the yes/no questions. We were fast but she said her computer was really slow, so we need to be slow. 
     
    She then asked me to review my information in the tablet in front of me if they were correct. I signed and she printed the paper saying I passed the exam but since I have a pending i-751, I have to wait by mail for the decision and oath taking schedule, if ever. She asked if I took a day off for today and my husband and I said yes. She said “Well, tell your husband I will review this file as is since you gave an updated copies of joint documents but it will probably take time to adjudicate this coz we are shortstaffed. Just wait for the notice in the mail.”
     
    Over-all it was a pleasant experience. I feel comfortable with the officer as we did chat from time to time while waiting for her computer to load as well as all the staff there in DTLA. I will update once I have oath taking schedule. I am done with the N400 exam and interview, woohhooo! 🥰
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    Gingerspike reacted to Javi2 in N400 Approved L.A. office   
    Hi all,
     
    I just want to say thank you so much for this group for all the help!  My citizenship interview is done and my oath will be next week!  Finally, I can say that the journey is over 😅 Sharing my interview experience to give people an insight on what to expect . Hopefully this will help in reducing stress.
     
    My interview went very smoothly.  Arrived at L.A. office 15 mins early as mentioned on the interview notice. Sat for an hour before being called for the interview. First, she collected my passport, GC and interview notice she made copies then we proceeded in her office. We had a small talk then she informed me that the civic test will start. She asked me:
    1. What is the ocean in the east coast?
    2. Why the flag has 50 stars?
    3. Who is my representative?
    4. War between east and west?
    5. War fought by US in 1900?
    6. What is an amendment?
    Then the reading/ writing test.
    I read: How many states do we have?
    Then I wrote : We have 50 states.

    She said I passed the civic test and will proceed to review my n400. My advice is to go over your n400 form before coming for the interview. Then after the yes/ no questions she informed me I was recommended for approval. She then scheduled me for Oath taking that will be next week. Before I go she handed me my appointment for the oath and that’s it.  I’m a US citizen 😀 Yey!!! Thank you guys.
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    Gingerspike reacted to Javi2 in N400 Approved L.A. office   
    Not sure if they do same day oath. I already did my oath taking yesterday , it was scheduled one week after the interview. Goodluck! Make sure to come 15 mins before appointment time as they were turning away people who comes in early. 😬
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    Gingerspike got a reaction from cosmonauts in I-751 July 2019 Filers   
    Okay, I checked myUSCIS for my NOA and my interview schedule is on April 12, Monday, at 8:05 am (so dang early!) in LA office. I will keep everyone posted after this day. ❤️❤️❤️ This is it!
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    Gingerspike reacted to DC909 in WAC Filers (California service center) Case Transferred   
    I received an interview notice for both my I-751 and N-400 application in the mail. 
     
    I have read though that many times separate interview letters do not arrive, but they are notified at the day of the appointment that it will be a combo interview. 
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    Gingerspike reacted to UKUSA in N-400 and I-751 Combo Pending -- Part 2   
    Just got out. They only interviewed me and approved i-751 and N-400. They didn't want to speak to my wife. The security guards did give me hassle about bringing my wife in but I took the above notice out with the "bring your spouse" highlighted and they let her in. Would recommend anyone in the same situation do the same just incase. 
     
    Relieved to be at the end of the road, good luck to everyone. 
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    Gingerspike reacted to UKUSA in N-400 and I-751 Combo Pending -- Part 2   
    I am in the same situation as you. My N-400 is on Monday in NYC. Only received notice for N-400. I will let you know if it's a combo or not. The n400 notice is generic, pending i751 applications are rare in comparison to the usual n400's. 
     
    I am also bringing the below with the following passage highlighted: https://www.dhs.gov/publication/uscis-processing-concurrently-pending-forms-n-400-and-forms-i-751
     
    The speakers also clarified that, if the jointly filed I-751 petition is pending at the time of the N-400 interview, an applicant should bring his or her petitioning spouse to the naturalization interview.
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