cupcake123

22 hours ago, Steelers1020 said:

Quick question for @Yuliya Lipina and @cupcake123, did you have to go to social security and update your records? I've read that a few places on this forum that people do that. Also have you applied for passports? Was it an option on the day of the oath ceremony?

 

we are still waiting, hopefully Feb will bring my husband an interview date. 

@Steelers1020....   At my ceremony, they told us that we should wait 10 days before going to the social security office and notifying citizenship to update our record.  I have it on my list of things to do in the next week or so.  

Regarding the passport, I have a quick international trip coming up in 1.5  weeks so I made an appointment at the Chicago Passport agency (same building as USCIS on 101 W. Congress Pkway) for this past Friday. I didn't make the appointment until Wednesday (the day after my ceremony), but it was pretty easy to get in (lots of appointment options). I had the application filled out along with my photos, state ID, and naturalization certificate.  They indicated I should receive the passport by Wednesday next week (I opted for airmail instead of in person pickup).  I think they determine the timing based on how soon your trip is.  Note that my understanding is that in person appt option is only available if you have an international trip coming up in the next 2 weeks (or have a trip in which you're in need of a visa within 4 weeks).  I had to show proof of this (i.e. airline ticket/confirmation #).  Also, you have to leave your naturalization certificate with the office so they have the original to process the passport.  Given this, I wanted to make a copy.   This was actually one of the reasons that I waited a day or so before tackling the passport issue and applying.  It felt really uncomfortable parting with my naturalization certificate on Friday (even if only for a few days).  

Hope this helps!  And also hoping for your interview to be scheduled very soon!

On January 23, 2018 at 7:14 PM, ChicagoN400 said:

@cupcake123 hope you had a great time  

Ceremony was inspiring and almost exactly as described as @Yuliya Lipina.   I was so proud to become a citizen.  Hoping for a speedy process for you @ChicagoN400

26 minutes ago, ChicagoN400 said:

Congratulations @cupcake123 - you are almost there!

Quick turn around from Interview to Oath, I wouldn't mind that  

I got notice today, my interview is scheduled for 15th February.

That's fantastic!!! So happy for you!  Good luck on the interview and keep us all posted on how it goes.

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29 minutes ago, Yuliya Lipina said:

The notice said that the ceremony would begin at 12PM. It actually started at 1.15PM and we were told that the notices stated an hour earlier time on purpose. So during that hour USCIS officer told us what we need to do when we are US citizens etc. The whole process took probably 30-35 min. So waiting was the longest part. But they will give you a welcome packet so if you are too bored you can read some booklets in the packet to kill some time .

@Yuliya Lipina ... Thanks so much!!  Very helpful information.  I can't wait for the ceremony!

4 hours ago, Yuliya Lipina said:

Congratulations! You can bring as many as you want, but everything depends upon the capacity of the courtroom or a hall where you are going to be sworn in. At my ceremony we had around 300 people and everybody got a seat. My ceremony was in the Federal Building on Dearborn. The majority of the people at my ceremony were changing their names so we had to be sworn in by the judge. And court rooms usually have pretty high capacity. Where is your ceremony?

Thanks so much @Yuliya Lipina   ...  My ceremony will be in the USCIS congress Parkway location so different from yours.  How long did the whole process take?  

On January 11, 2018 at 6:35 PM, Yuliya Lipina said:

I am officially a United States citizen! Woot woot!

Here is how it went. The ceremony was scheduled for 12 PM at Chicago Federal Building. The check-in started at 11.30 AM. A nice USCIS officer asked us to form two lines in the hall in front of the courtroom door: people, who are taking an oath and guests. At the entrance to the room one USCIS employee checked the letters, and then once people entered another person collected green cards and notices. It took us all about  30 min to get checked in. There were 110 people from 31 countries taking an oath plus guests. Guests were let in after all the people taking oath got situated and checked in. Needless to say the courtroom was full. Each of us had a welcome packet on a seat that included the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence, Information about voting and registration, passport application, and naturalization certificate holder.  There was no welcome letter from the current President ( not disappointed).

 

The ceremony itself didn't start until 1:10 or 1:15 PM. Almost all the time before that  a USCIS officers was telling us what to do after the naturalization and how us getting naturalized is going to affect our minor children if we have any. It was very nice and the officer was very pleasant. When the judge came in she gave a wonderful speech the main message of which was that we are all welcome no matter our ethnic, religious or racial background, that we should be building bridges and not walls. At certain parts of her speech I felt my eyes well up with tears. The speech was really heartfelt and strong. We took the oath and then one by one received the certificates. Judge allowed us to take pictures (it is prohibited in the federal building unless a judge grants a special permission). She also shook everyone's hand and took pictures with us. 

 

I enjoyed the ceremony very very much!

Just received my oath notice today.  I'm schedule to take the oath ceremony on Tuesday!!  Not much notice but will be very happy to go through this process very soon.  

@Yuliya Lipina ... do you know how many guests are allowed?  And does it have to be all family or can it be friends?  The notice was silent as far as I could tell on this.

Thanks!!

4 hours ago, Yuliya Lipina said:

I am officially a United States citizen! Woot woot!

Here is how it went. The ceremony was scheduled for 12 PM at Chicago Federal Building. The check-in started at 11.30 AM. A nice USCIS officer asked us to form two lines in the hall in front of the courtroom door: people, who are taking an oath and guests. At the entrance to the room one USCIS employee checked the letters, and then once people entered another person collected green cards and notices. It took us all about  30 min to get checked in. There were 110 people from 31 countries taking an oath plus guests. Guests were let in after all the people taking oath got situated and checked in. Needless to say the courtroom was full. Each of us had a welcome packet on a seat that included the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence, Information about voting and registration, passport application, and naturalization certificate holder.  There was no welcome letter from the current President ( not disappointed).

 

The ceremony itself didn't start until 1:10 or 1:15 PM. Almost all the time before that  a USCIS officers was telling us what to do after the naturalization and how us getting naturalized is going to affect our minor children if we have any. It was very nice and the officer was very pleasant. When the judge came in she gave a wonderful speech the main message of which was that we are all welcome no matter our ethnic, religious or racial background, that we should be building bridges and not walls. At certain parts of her speech I felt my eyes well up with tears. The speech was really heartfelt and strong. We took the oath and then one by one received the certificates. Judge allowed us to take pictures (it is prohibited in the federal building unless a judge grants a special permission). She also shook everyone's hand and took pictures with us. 

 

I enjoyed the ceremony very very much!

What a fantastic update!!  So very happy for you!!!  Sounds like it was a very moving ceremony.  And thank you for the info on pictures.  I want to be able to capture as much of the day as possible.  I just received notice today that my oath ceremony notice has been mailed:)

9 hours ago, Emma1 said:

Congrats!!!!! I am so happy for you, and thank you for sharing your experience. When did you submit your application? and how long did you wait for the interview?

@Emma1 ...  IMy timelines are as follows: Mailed date: March 29th, 2017 (received date was March 30th). NOA Date: April 7th, 2017 Finger prints: scheduled for April 25th but I went early and did them on April 17th, 2017 In-line interview: April 27th, 2017 If going by NOA date, the Chicago FO seems to be scheduling April now.  I waited quite some time, but my hope is that things are moving more quickly now.

Crossing my fingers for you!!

2 hours ago, ChicagoN400 said:

Alright, some news from my end...I just got an update email, mentioning my interview was scheduled on January 11th.

 

Will update y'all once I get the mail

 

This is fantastic news.  I think things maybe speeding up finally.  

My status actually just changed to say "Oath Ceremony Notice Was Mailed" only 3 days after my interview so I'm very hopeful for those slightly behind me.

53 minutes ago, ChicagoN400 said:

That's great news, congratulations!!

 

Glad to know all went okay! Hopefully, I will also get my interview scheduled soon!

Really hoping for you to get your interview soon as well.  Keep us posted!

23 hours ago, ChicagoN400 said:

@cupcake123: Good luck for your interview tomorrow 

14 hours ago, Waitinggame16 said:

Yes! Have a great interview!

Thanks for the well wishes.   I had a positive experience with my interview.  It was this afternoon and I was in and out in a half hour. The IO was very nice.  After taking the oath and showing ID, I was given the test.  My questions were very straight forward:

1. What Ocean is to the West of the US?
2. What is the name of the national anthem?
3. Why are there 13 stripes on the flag?
4. How old do you need to be to vote?
5. What happened on Sept 11, 2001?
6. What is the rule of law?

The IO went through my application to confirm my responses, and after updating some more recent international travel, he indicated he was recommending me for approval.  Hoping everything goes through and my status turns to "in line for oath ceremony" soon!  

On ‎1‎/‎1‎/‎2018 at 2:04 PM, Yuliya Lipina said:

Happy New Year to everyone! I am glad to announce that my case got approved! On Dec. 26 my online case status changed to in line for Oath Ceremony and today I came home to Oath Ceremony letter that is scheduled for 01/11/2018! I couldn't believe it! I hope nothing goes wrong in the meantime. 

@Yulia Lipina This is fantastic!  So very happy for you!!  And what nice start to the new year that you'll be taking your Oath ceremony so soon.

3 hours ago, Waitinggame16 said:

Well as long as there is still hope , I will keep my fingers crossed for you! 

@Yuliya Lipina  Also keeping my fingers crossed for you.  I'm sorry about your experience:(

Updating with my interview notice and date.  Sorry about formatting!

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Hi all,

I received my interview notice.  Notice was dated December 5th, and I received it this weekend.  My interview date is January 8th.  Hoping it doesn't get rescheduled as others have had this happen.

I'll update the March filers thread.

48 minutes ago, ChicagoN400 said:

@cupcake123 – congratulations on getting your interview notification – I hope your process goes on smoothly and you get done with the process by the end of next month. Just to confirm, is your NOA/priority date April 7^th? Just curious to know if USCIS Chicago field office have started scheduling for April priority dates 
 

I am new to this forum and I glad to have found this helpful page! Below is my timeline for N400 Application.
 

Mailed Date: April 17^th 2017

 

NOA Date: April 21^st 2017

 

Fingerprints: May 18^th 2017

 

In-line for Interview: June 21^st 2017

@ChicagoN400  Thanks!

My timelines are as follows:

Mailed date: March 29th, 2017 (received date was March 30th).

NOA Date:  April 7th, 2017

Finger prints: scheduled for April 25th but I went early and did them on April 17th, 2017

In-line interview: April 27th, 2017

 If going by NOA date, the Chicago FO seems to be scheduling April now.  I added my timeline to the March filers thread initially but probably should have been in the April filers, perhaps.   Hope this helps!

12 hours ago, agrzybianek said:

reason I'm asking is because I'm curious whether the scheduling is automated or done by a person depending how many interviews are done on a given day and other factors

I received the text notification at 8 pm CST.  The email notification must have come to my inbox 10 min earlier than that.

Just now, agrzybianek said:

Thank you, let us know please as soon as you know what is your interview date (curious if you'll be in January or this year) my guess is January because of christmas and New year's 

will do

58 minutes ago, agrzybianek said:

we filed my application mid-end of June so it looks like I still have a bit of time to wait (also filed paper) and been "In line for interview" since July 31st. unfortunately at the time I was not aware that you can file online

I think online applications were permissible in mid April (two weeks after I filed my paper application), and I wasn't aware you could file online either:(.  Hopefully things will move quickly over next few months for you.

Hi all,

My paper application was received March 30th and my priority date is April 7th (inline for interviews April 27th). I just received a  notification tonight that my interview has been scheduled.

4 hours ago, Steelers1020 said:

Anyone else get any updates??

None for me.  I've now been inline waiting for an interview to be scheduled for 213 days:(. 

7 hours ago, Steelers1020 said:

I'm quite confused.  Three sept Chicago filers  got emails saying interviews have been scheduled.  Two July filers already interviewed. 

 

It's been almost 6 months since my husband applied and nothing has progressed. I'm not sure how it's jumping all over the place. Is this a difference between paper & online filers?

 

Well at least Chicago office is moving. 

I'm a March 29th filer and have been inline since April 7th.  No interview scheduled notice online or in mail yet:(

3 hours ago, Yuliya Lipina said:

I hope so too. Another to USCIS is likely to happen soon.

@Yuliya Lipina are you able to do an info pass (or perhaps you already scheduled?).  Some appointments opened up today at the chicago office.

On November 3, 2017 at 2:40 PM, Yuliya Lipina said:

@cupcake123 My status just got updated back to "In line for an interview" since 11/03. That's so irritating. Apparently they cancelled all the interviews that day according to another filer who got the call from USCIS as well.

@Yuliya Lipina.  I'm so sorry to hear about this.  This is incredibly discouraging.  I wonder what's going on?!?  Keep us posted on what you hear back from service request and senators.