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3 hours ago, Bushwick said:

Hi Steelers, congrats! Can I ask you, had you also previously filed the i-751, and were they processed together? We filed our n-400 almost the same day, and they've told us they will bring the i-751 and n-400 together for one interview. The i-751 is at our local NYC office, but the n-400 status (at the NBC) hasn't evolved since the Biometrics message in May, 2017. I'm just curious about your experience with those two applications together, if that was what you did. Thanks!

My husbands application was only for the N-400. 

Good luck!

49 minutes ago, agrzybianek said:

nice! I'm assuming he passed flawlessly, Congratulations! how was his overall interview experience? 

He said it was very pleasant. The lady who interviewed him was very nice. She went through the test portion first and then asked him questions off the n-400 application. It took a total of 20 minutes. Just let them set the pace and it takes away the stress. She did not ask him for pictures. 

Hopfully he will get an oath update in the next couple of weeks. 

On 4/6/2018 at 7:48 PM, agrzybianek said:

Got my interview letter! My interview is May 9th!

filed June 2017 and had fingerprints July 2017!

any interview hints that you guys can share? I’m gonna bring my tax returns, interview letter, green card, social security card, drivers license...anything else? 

 

Great to hear you got your letter! My husband had his interview today and they didn't ask him for anything. Only the required stuff, drivers license, GC and passport. 

On 4/3/2018 at 10:11 PM, jabbal said:

Congratulations , Mine status pdated today too for oath.

What is your oath date?

2 hours ago, Waitinggame16 said:

Was just coming on to see how it went!!! Delighted for you both! Congratulations!!

Thank you! It's such a relief to be close to the finish line. Now I hope oath letter comes in within the next 3-4 weeks. 

My husband passed his interview today. Here is his timeline:

On 4/9/2018 at 7:09 PM, podapodapunnaku said:

Good evening everybody!

great group!

my wife and I  filed in Sep 2017.

Finger printing in Sept 2017.

in line since Oct 31, 2017. May have to travel to India this June-July 2018. Any chance I get the interview during this time? 

Also, I am an early filer plus paper filed and of course, Chicago!!

 

I think you have a good chance of getting your interview date by July. I think they are actively working on June 2017 paper aplicants currently. 

Good luck!

On 3/12/2018 at 9:23 AM, peachlings said:

Interview letter received last Saturday 3/10. Interview day Tues 4/10!

Good luck tomorrow @peachlings!!

3 minutes ago, agrzybianek said:

Hmm maybe I should bring passport photos too just in case then, did he get a checklist with his letter and did it say to bring photos?

There is a generic checklist in the letter you will receive. Photos were not on the list. I have a feeling they will not be required but he's got them anyways. 

5 minutes ago, jujusju said:

I had my interview on Monday (April 2nd). I had my transcripts as well as the actual returns (just in case).

I have not been asked anything more than: You've filed your taxes, right?

I haven't been asked ANY question except going line by line in my application making sure the answers are still the same.

I had breaks of longer than 6 months and very many trips outside the country, and the only question was: "What was the purpose of the last trip? - Pleasure. - OK"

It took 15 minutes for the whole process; just to be told that they are missing one document, which is not my fault, but somebody at USCIS failed to scan it some 10 years ago when I've got my green card.

 

Good luck to all of you!

Thank you for sharing this! Glad it was smooth for you. Are you under 5 year rule?

6 minutes ago, agrzybianek said:

Oh boy getting close, is he nervous?

what is he bringing with him document wise?

i hear some people even bring photos but someone told me that’s no longer required I dont know much about the interview such as dress code (I’m guessing business casual) do you shake the agent’s hand or wait and see if they do first? I wanna know everything lol

He doesn't think too much about it. I think I'm more nervous and just want everything done. It's been over 10 months since he applied so it's been pending forever. 

He is taking photos with him (if not used he will use it for passport), just his GC, kids birth certificate, copy of my passport, tax transcripts. I think that's it. He applied under 5 yr rule so it's not paperwork heavy. 

Im pretty sure he will dress business casual. Don't be too nervous or over think it. It will be fine. 

Just now, agrzybianek said:

My mom became a USC in 2014, she brought tax transcripts with her just in case but the agent did not ask for them. I’ve heard cases where they might want them or not, I would bring them with you just in case. I know I will, better safe than sorry in my opinion

 

thanks for answering my question above  when’s your interview?

Thanks for your input! My husband is interviewing April 11th. 

11 hours ago, jabbal said:

Congratulations , Mine status pdated today too for oath.

That's great @jabbal! Hope the date is soon. 

Quick question for anyone who has already interviewed, did you take tax transcripts with you? Did they ask for them during the interview? This is for 5 year rule applicants.  

3 hours ago, agrzybianek said:

does anyone know how long usually it is from when you are scheduled for your interview to when it actually is in Chicago? I got scheduled April 2nd (2 days ago) but we are going out of the state on May 16th, I obviously don't wanna miss my appointment so that's why I would love to know. Hopefully, I receive my letter in the next few days. 

If you got scheduled on April 2nd then I would estimate 4-5 weeks from that date for the actual interview. You should have your letter by this Friday. 

Good Luck!

7 hours ago, silvershadow369 said:

On Friday (03/30), I got notice that my oath ceremony has been scheduled, and today I checked the USCIS My Account and saw the notice was posted online. My oath ceremony will be on 04/16/2018.

Finally! Congrats. 

1 hour ago, agrzybianek said:

Just got the message, I have been scheduled! I will post as soon as I get my letter in the mail

if anyone is wondering I filed mid June I believe 

 

does anyone know if I call the 1800 number will they be able to tell me my exact interview date or do o have to wait for my letter to come in?

Great news! Chicago seems to moving at a steady pace now. You will probably get the letter by the end of the week. 

On 3/30/2018 at 3:56 PM, Sshamid said:

I passed my Naturalization Test on December 20 the, 2017 in Norfolk,VA and was told that I will be scheduled for my oath ceremony within 60-90 days and 3 months have passed and nothing so far. Please let me know what I should do?

You have passed the 90 day wait period, I would definitely set up a walk-in appointment and call them to speak to a L2 officer. You can also try to find Norfolk applicants on here and see what they have experienced. 

Good luck!

3 hours ago, Waitinggame16 said:

Our oath was scheduled today! Never went to in line for oath. Almost there at last! 

Great news! Let us know the date. Almost at the end. 🎉

1 hour ago, AK_2014 said:

Yay! So glad to hear you're almost done.

 

Meanwhile, I realized that it's now been just over 6 months from when we were notified that the initial N-400 interview had been scheduled... the interview that ended up going nowhere because the I-751 was still pending... the I-751 was cleared up in December, but we're still waiting for the N-400 to be rescheduled... 

Hopefully you will get your next interview soon, since they have started June 2017 applicants. I still can't believe they didn't process both your interviews 6 months ago. 

1 minute ago, Max817 said:

Hello, Everyone 

 

I applied N-400 in September 2017 and now I am just waiting.

 

I am planing a vacation to Mexico this summer.

 

Have any of you travel outside of USA while N-400 is pending and had any issues??

 

I am a green card holder for past 15plus years but I get stopped at custom every single time when I travel out of USA which is so annoying. That was one of reasons I finally decided to apply for N-400. 

 

Thank you 

I believe you can continue to travel as you always have. Just keep a record of all travel outside the US because you will have to inform them during your interview. 

4 hours ago, jabbal said:

yep, thanks..   how far you are ??

My husband has his interview on 4/11. 

15 hours ago, jabbal said:

@waitinggame16 and chicago filers .. Any update on oath ceremony ? just checking I didn't left behind to receive oath letter

Hope you get your oath soon! You are so close to being done. 

On 3/27/2018 at 12:30 PM, nitrous_guy said:

Anyone got any idea on how long the wait time for Chicago office for the oath ceremony, from the time the status changes online?

Sometimes it can be as quick as 7-10 days and as long as 30 days. I think it really depends on how often they have the ceremony (which in Chicago is frequent). 

You are almost there!