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And I don't actually remember my civics questions other than there were six and I got them all right, just that I provided ID, was sworn in.  I was pretty anxious at the time but I did get a comment that "these are too easy for you".

After civics we did the linguistic exam. All easy as a native English speaker.

Then we had a review of the paperwork I brought, he didn't copy anything just checked it. 

We then reviewed the Yes/No questions.

I answered yes on two so he took a little information (the paramilitary one, I said in my application I didn't think having been a civilian instructor for the equivalent to JROTC in the UK counted, but as I was a civilian in uniform doing military style training, the relevant statute might apply. The UK equivalent to the JROTC is the "Army Cadet Force", it's a civilian youth organization (with some support from the Army), it focuses on personal development for young people through a uniformed setting. Also similar to the Boy Scouts or Young Marines in the US.

I declared this on my application out of an abundance of caution, and the yes answer to weapons training for the same reason. The officer just asked a few questions and didn't seem concerned with it.

We then went over if I was willing to sign the citizenship oath, showed me how my details would be formatted on my certificate and had me check and sign... And then handed me the interview form with recommended for approval checked. He shook my hand and congratulated me on the way out.

Thought I'd give a brief update.

My Oath Ceremony was scheduled for June 20th just now. Still no "Your application was approved" status though, so I'm guessing they schedule it pending the outcome of the supervisor formally signing off. 

Looking forward to the big day!

Had my interview earlier. Everything went well. Recommend for approval

No oath date yet. I was the last interview of the day (the waiting room was empty and dark when I left!). I got the in line for oath scheduling as well as the quality review note at the same time. He said I should get my oath ceremony letter pretty quickly.

7 minutes ago, minivatreni said:

True - sometimes people take longer to hear back from less busy offices.

 

did you file under the 90 day early filing rule? 

No, I filed under five years rule (it's technically been circa six years).

Lots of anxiety overthinking all my answers so far!

19 minutes ago, minivatreni said:

Wow that was quick! Congrats. What’s the field office? 

That’s what I’m thinking. It was around 10pm EST that I filed so I’m thinking it registered it for the next day. 

Helena, MT. Probably a bit of a quiet one for immigration. 

Thank you @camerica! Yep, no more stress until I decide to go for citizenship!

Good Morning all. 

Lincoln filer from October 2019.

Filed Removal of Conditions 10/28/2019

NOA/Extension 11/01/2019

Fingerprints 02/07/2020

Approval online this morning 10/05/2020

It said it was approved October 2nd on the website, I guess maybe there's some delay built into the website since it didn't say approved until today. I track all the cases around mine, so I was getting a bit anxious that everyone near me was getting RFEs or approvals (one guy transferred to another Jurisdiction too) in the last couple of weeks but nothing for me! Good news came this morning when I refreshed at 2am!

Good Morning all. 

Lincoln filer from October 2019.

Filed Removal of Conditions 10/28/2019

NOA/Extension 11/01/2019

Fingerprints 02/07/2020

Approval online this morning 10/05/2020

It said it was approved October 2nd on the website, I guess maybe there's some delay built into the website since it didn't say approved until today.

Just had my biometrics taken last Friday. Case updated Monday to show "Case Was Updated To Show Fingerprints Were Taken", so I guess now I can dig in and start the main portion of my wait.

8 minutes ago, missileman said:

Probably not an issue at all.....

Thanks. I'm an overthinker.

Good Morning

So I live in a state very prone to snow storms and my application support center is 400 miles away. I plan on leaving with plenty of time to my appointment (several hours more than required to get there if all goes to plan), but I cannot rule out getting stuck in a snowstorm in one of the towns en route.

I don't forsee it delaying me more than a few hours before I could get on the road, if a storm did roll in.

In the event the weather caused me to be a couple of hours late (but the same business day) would this be an issue?

The reason I hesitate to reschedule is that any possible rescheduled biometrics may too be effected by snow storms, weather really just is random up here.

 You have to cross three high passes to get to the state capital and they're prone to short term closures for snow until mid spring... So a reschedule would just be rolling the dice again.

Thanks for the advice.

10 minutes ago, Alimanu said:

I live in Montana too, never had any interview except for my N400

I'm envious! The USCIS office is a pretty long drive from where I am, so it was a little challenging making it to our AoS interview in the snow.

It can't be helped though, so we just use trips for fingerprints/interviews etc as a mini vacation to Helena, which makes it more fun.

For me, I was interviewed for my AoS after K1 but I live in Montana so I figured they need to keep the field office busy.

7 minutes ago, Gleesonfamily said:

We have almost the same timeline are you CR1 category? Wish u the best in ur apt

K1 good luck with yours too!

1 minute ago, Scandi said:

I feel for you if you're that far away from your ASC office. The whole immigration process is a pain in the butt and that just makes it even worse.

Yeah, one of the joys of living in Montana is that it's a long way to the ASC (350 miles each way!) But it is what it is. If I hadn't gone through with the process this far I wouldn't have my beautiful wife and amazing baby so the short term inconvenience is well worth it.

29 minutes ago, Scandi said:

No, having your biometrics done early doesn't mean anything, they will just sit there in the system until someone is ready to pick up the application and start processing it. And that usually takes a very long time.

Thanks for the answer anyway. Was just hopeful! It's going to be sad driving to an ASC and have to spend a night away from my baby. 

16 hours ago, Scandi said:

California Service Center has a wait time of 7 months for biometrics. 

 

USCIS doesn't need your finger prints until they actually pick up your case to process it. And since ROC takes at least a year for most people, there's no rush with the biometrics.

By the same token though, from your experience would you say having biometrics taken early is a promising sign for the removal of conditions at least being worked?

Just got my biometrics notice today. My petition was accepted October 28th and now I've got biometrics due February 7th.

9 minutes ago, geowrian said:

Yes, the day they receive it is what matters. But as noted, no reason to tempt fate to save a day or 2 in a 1-2 year process.

I definitely agree. Would have saved me an anxiety attack if I just mailed it a couple of days later.

2 hours ago, Mike and Eric said:

Anyone else with a Nebraska receipt (LIN)? Have you guys got your bio appointment?

I'm with LIN and no biometric notice yet. My filing date was October 28th.

I sent it the day before my window, it arrived the day after the window opened and my actual receipt date ended up being a couple of days later. I ended up panicking because people told me the postmark was what determined "filing date". 

I did some research in the Code of Federal Regulations and it seems like posting date doesn't matter for this purpose, it is actual date of receipt. "The date of filing is not the date of mailing, but the actual receipt of receipt at the designated 
filing location. 8 C.F.R. 103.2(a)(7)(i)." was from a USCIS Decision I found on the topic.

Now, that said, I had a massive anxiety it would be rejected because I mailed it early so why subject yourself to that? If I could do it again I would just mail it the day the window opened, or a couple of days later if you want to play it safe.

Just thought I would update everyone. I created a my USCIS account so I don't have to paste in the tracking each time. @JessieABC you were correct about the number working today

I-751 Mailed: 10/24/19

Window opened: 10/25/19

I-751 Arrived at USCIS (Phoenix): 10/26/2019

Receipt by text and email (routed to Lincoln): 11/01/2019

Receipt started working: 11/02/2019

Just got my notice of acceptance by text. Its LIN so Lincoln, NE. Tracking number doesn't seem to work though.

I mailed on the 24th (Arrived 26th, window opened 25th) to Phoenix and just had my check cashed today November 1st.  No email or digital notification yet though.