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Update: 11/09/2023
 
Here is my experience about my combo interview of (3 year eligibility) I-751 and N-400 today at Portland Field office in Maine.
 
We arrived 40 mins early, the security guard at the entrance was very nice and welcoming. There were at least 12 more applicants waiting for their Interviews. Our interview started 15 mins late. The officer called my spouse in for an interview first, about I-751.
 
How did you meet each other ? 
How long have you known each other ? 
Have you met your spouse's parents?
What does your spouse do for work ?
What are your spouse's interests?
What did the two of you do for dinner last night ? 
What do you do for work ? (Business owner)
Who do you own your business with ? (With ex)
Do you all get along ?
 
Then, I was called inside and the officer asked me the following questions:
 
How long have you known each other  ?
How did you meet each other ?
What visa did you come to US ?
When did you come to US ? 
Have you traveled outside the country?
What do you do for work ? 
Does your spouse own the business ?
Do you all get along ?
How many rooms do you have at the business ? 
 
This all went so smoothly that I didn't even feel like I was being interviewed. The whole interview went like a good conversation...
At this point of the conversation the I-751 part was done and the officer said she will start the N-400 part. My spouse was told to wait outside. 
 
N-400 questions for me:
Q1: What are two ways Americans can participate in their democracy?
Q2: Where is the Statue of Liberty?
Q3: What did the declaration of Independence do ?
Q4: What is one right only for US citizens?
Q5: How many senators are there ? 
 
Speaking:
What do we pay to the government?
 
Writing:
We pay taxes to the government 
 
 
Afterwards she asked those general questions from the N400 application like: Have you ever been convicted of a crime and blah blah... 
After that I was told to wait outside as the officer enters data into the system and also to check if someone is available to do my Oath Ceremony. 
 
 
After 5-10 mins I was called into another big room, like a conference room where they usually do Oath Ceremony in Large groups, my spouse came along with me. We were the only two in that room. I was giving my Naturalization Certificate. After a couple mins the oath ceremony was done and we left the building.
 
It was very nice of them to arrange the Oath ceremony for me on request since I have a trip scheduled soon so I need to apply for my US passport ASAP to get it on time.
 
I myself was nervous at first but trust me there is no need to be nervous, you have done all the difficult parts of the immigration journey. They can't just deny you. There has to be an obvious red flag to deny you. This is the last step, it will go more smoothly than you think. Enjoy the process, You are becoming a US citizen... 
 

Thank you for the detailed info. We are not in the courthouse but rather at the DHS office (the same place where my wife had her interview). If the letter says 7:15am I hope that's when the ceremony starts  We are about 20-30 minutes away from that place. 
Anyway, we are excited and very happy for the journey to finally finish

Had my Oath Taking ceremony today at 10 am in a District Courthouse. It was an amazing experienced and feeling during the whole hours of process. With 41 people got their Naturalization from 20 different countries around the world make you feel good and proud for finishing this visa journey from K1 to N400. The entire room was joyful and excited for the ceremony. I think I like the ambiance inside the courthouse better hehehehe it’s very solemn and professionally prepared by USCIS and the court employees and the Judge. After the oath we all sign up to register to vote. 
 
Goodluck to all of you and Congratulations on your coming approvals and oath ceremony.
 
 

Had my Oath Taking ceremony today at 10 am in a District Courthouse. It was an amazing experienced and feeling during the whole hours of process. With 41 people got their Naturalization from 20 different countries around the world make you feel good and proud for finishing this visa journey from K1 to N400. The entire room was joyful and excited for the ceremony. I think I like the ambiance inside the courthouse better hehehehe it’s very solemn and professionally prepared by USCIS and the court employees and the Judge. After the oath we all sign up to register to vote. 
 
Goodluck to all of you and Congratulations on your coming approvals and oath ceremony.
 
 

That sounds like a great experience! Congratulations on the official end of your journey!

Had my Oath Taking ceremony today at 10 am in a District Courthouse. It was an amazing experienced and feeling during the whole hours of process. With 41 people got their Naturalization from 20 different countries around the world make you feel good and proud for finishing this visa journey from K1 to N400. The entire room was joyful and excited for the ceremony. I think I like the ambiance inside the courthouse better hehehehe it’s very solemn and professionally prepared by USCIS and the court employees and the Judge. After the oath we all sign up to register to vote. 
 
Goodluck to all of you and Congratulations on your coming approvals and oath ceremony.
 
 

Had my Oath Taking ceremony today at 10 am in a District Courthouse. It was an amazing experienced and feeling during the whole hours of process. With 41 people got their Naturalization from 20 different countries around the world make you feel good and proud for finishing this visa journey from K1 to N400. The entire room was joyful and excited for the ceremony. I think I like the ambiance inside the courthouse better hehehehe it’s very solemn and professionally prepared by USCIS and the court employees and the Judge. After the oath we all sign up to register to vote. 
 
Goodluck to all of you and Congratulations on your coming approvals and oath ceremony.
 
 

feels like he / she was bored and so wanted to go home! lol damn easy questions i might add. But i am glad it was an smooth Interview for you.

Thank you..
 
Aug.14 - Received my Application 
Aug.18- Actively Reviewing 
Sept.8 - Scheduled Appointment 
Oct.20 - Interview Date (Approved)
Nov. 3- Oath Ceremony 
 
I live in Pensacola Florida and my oath will be at Downtown Courthouse which is 15 mins. from my home address which is better than driving 3 hours back to Montgomery Al.

Update your o my application 
 
Had my interview 1:15 pm today at Montgomery Alabama. I got approved and will received a notice soon when and where the Oath will be held.I live in Pensacola so my oath will be in Pensacola as what the officer told me.
 
the officer didnt ask me any other evidence except to my Green card. He asked my 6 questions only since I corrected all of it.
The questions were:
 
what is emancipation of proclamation do?
who was the Vice President of USa?
Name one of the longest river in US
How many years is the president term?
how many years the House of Representatives be elected?
who is benjamin Franklin
 
it was easy and quick interview only took 10 mins. 
 
hope you all have a great day… 

Update  on my application 
 
Had my interview 1:15 pm today at Montgomery Alabama. I got approved and the Oath will be November 3 in my home town not at their field office but a courthouse.
 
The officer didn't ask me any other evidence except to my Green card. He asked my 6 questions only since I corrected all of it.
The questions were:
 
What is emancipation of proclamation do?
Who was the Vice President of USA?
Name one of the longest river in US
How many years is the president term?
How many years the House of Representatives be elected?
Who is Benjamin Franklin
 
It was easy and quick interview only took 10 mins. 
 
Hope you all have a great day… 

GC 2-years 2012. Thru marriage. 
GC 10 years 2014.
 
N-400 filed August 29th 2023 online.
Biometrics were reused. 
September 9th online update for interview notice.
October 18th interview.
Application approved. Waiting for oath ceremony to be scheduled.
 
Houston TX. 

UPDATE:
I also just logged into my account after seeing your post and there, I have an update as well, Interview scheduled for Nov 9 in Portland. Woohoo. 
Congrats to you Visatransfer and thank you for posting here. Your post made me go look for my status update. 

Yes .. your good to go for application since you got your first GC in 2016. You’ve been a GC holder for 7 years now. The interviewer told me before that at least 30 months minimum your present in the US there shouldn’t be a problem for N400 approval. Good luck to you. 

August Filer here.
 
I got my 10 year Greencard in March 2023 and I applied for Citizenship last August. I am married to a US citizen for over 5 years now.
 
Received Date : 8/14/2023
Case Actively Reviewed : 8/18/2023
Biometric Reused : 8/18/2023
Interview Scheduled : 9/8/2023
Interview Date : 10/20/2023
 
Hope you all have a wonderful day. 
 
 
 
 

Thank you so much .I was a surprised myself for this update on my case. 
 
Goodluck to you all as well.

Hi - update from an August filer.
 
Greencard received June 2018 and eligible for Citizenship March 2023.
 
Submitted Application (online): August 23 2023
Case Actively Reviewed : August 23 2023
Biometric Reused : August 23 2023
Interview Scheduled Notice : September 08 2023
Interview Date : October 18 2023
 
Based out of Houston, TX. When I submitted the application, it said wait time was approximately 9 months (and still says 9 months). This is an amazingly fast turnaround. Now I have to start studying 🙂
 
Good luck to everyone else!

Yes.. I was just telling my husband last night that our case might change early next year but just this afternoon it changed the status. I was shocked.I can’t believe it.I hope this news will help everyone that our applications are being process and might be faster that we think or posted on the site.
 
Good luck to you and enjoy your time always. 

August Filer here.
 
I got my 10 year Greencard in March 2023 and I applied for Citizenship last August. I am married to a US citizen for over 5 years now.
 
Received Date : 8/14/2023
Case Actively Reviewed : 8/18/2023
Biometric Reused : 8/18/2023
Interview Scheduled : 9/8/2023
Interview Date : 10/20/2023
 
Hope you all have a wonderful day. 
 
 
 
 

Woooooow, UCSIS website says Montgomery takes 9 months on average to process, so this pretty cool amazing news to hear - that they sent you the interview notice so quick! Best of luck on your interview and let us all know how it went    
 
I think my spirits went up quite a bit after reading this success story - I even started dreaming of Christmas coming early this year  

Makes me so happy too, to see we have official first interview notice for august filers. 
Congrats!
With God's help, we will all start getting notices in the next couple of months. 
 

Wow, congratulations! You are the first August filer from this thread to get your interview scheduled. Good luck with your interview!
 
Hope other interviews follow soon for us August filers!

I filed at lockbox office at Elgin, Illinois and my interview office is Montgomery, Alabama

August Filer here.
 
I got my 10 year Greencard in March 2023 and I applied for Citizenship last August. I am married to a US citizen for over 5 years now.
 
Received Date : 8/14/2023
Case Actively Reviewed : 8/18/2023
Biometric Reused : 8/18/2023
Interview Scheduled : 9/8/2023
Interview Date : 10/20/2023
 
Hope you all have a wonderful day. 
 
 
 
 

August Filer here.
 
I got my 10 year Greencard in March 2023 and I applied for Citizenship last August. I am married to a US citizen for over 5 years now.
 
Received Date : 8/14/2023
Case Actively Reviewed : 8/18/2023
Biometric Reused : 8/18/2023
Interview Scheduled : 9/8/2023
Interview Date : 10/20/2023
 
Hope you all have a wonderful day.