Cécy

I remember seeing her posts here and there. I remember the help she brought. I know she corrected me and helped me learn.
I came like her with a tourism visa, and I remember how thankfull I was to read about her experience and to calm people down when they were saying that coming that way is illegal. I thank her for the way she did it.
Her letter is incredible and reflects what those who knew her say of her. What a strong person, at peace with the world.
I feel thankful after reading this letter, she is to be remembered and so are her words.
To her family: you can be proud of her. And remember that no one really dies as long as you keep their memory alive. Thank for giving her the happiness she talks about in her letter, she deserved it.
Rest in Peace.

I am officially US Citizen now. Yay. Long journey. Below is my experience at Oath.
Attended Oath ceremony today at 10.30 at Cleveland USCIS field office. After security check, we checked at USCIS room around around 10.20am. Took our Oath form as well as Green card/EAD cards and had us sign our Naturalization certificate (we have to use our own pen). We were then asked to sit in a chair which had a citizenship packet (with Oath card, vote registration info etc). There were around 20 people in the room. After everyone got seated, the officer briefly spoke about importance of the event and covid restrictions that has modified the event. The officer then administered Oath ceremony and boom we were all American Citizens ! (It was big odd as all of us in the room were wearing masks) They called each one of us by our name and asked to pick up the Naturalization certificates that were placed on a desk. We were given directions to leave the premise. It was all over within 30 minutes. The entire event was conducted with social distancing guidelines, masks and minimal contact. The officers were really professional and courteous. I thank them for making the epic moment of my life come true...A new chapter starts now !

Hello, I’m officially a citizen of the USA as of this morning.
It was so different from what I anticipated pre-COVID... 
I texted my husband when I parked at the USCIS office at 7:44, at 8:02 I was back in my car. We were being let in the building one by one to maintain social distances, one security person had me read through laminated paper to answer basic question about Covid-19 exposure, then security check before being sent in the naturalization room. Everything was very efficient! There was one man ahead of me, I was almost immediately called, showed my papers, given my certificate to verify the information, then waited in a small line where my GC and interview paper were picked up. In the corner of the room 4 people were taking their oath ahead of us. When it was our turn I picked up a flag on the table, walked to the next available mark on the floor. There were 4 of us plus one interpreter. The USCIS agent welcomed us, said congratulations, had us repeat the oath. After that he pointed to voting registration packets to pick up, told us we needed to sign our certificates and said that unless we had questions we were free to go. So it was straight off to the exit.
I’m seeing it as the students who are graduating this year. It doesn’t take away my « diploma », but there was no ceremony.

Hello, I’m officially a citizen of the USA as of this morning.
It was so different from what I anticipated pre-COVID... 
I texted my husband when I parked at the USCIS office at 7:44, at 8:02 I was back in my car. We were being let in the building one by one to maintain social distances, one security person had me read through laminated paper to answer basic question about Covid-19 exposure, then security check before being sent in the naturalization room. Everything was very efficient! There was one man ahead of me, I was almost immediately called, showed my papers, given my certificate to verify the information, then waited in a small line where my GC and interview paper were picked up. In the corner of the room 4 people were taking their oath ahead of us. When it was our turn I picked up a flag on the table, walked to the next available mark on the floor. There were 4 of us plus one interpreter. The USCIS agent welcomed us, said congratulations, had us repeat the oath. After that he pointed to voting registration packets to pick up, told us we needed to sign our certificates and said that unless we had questions we were free to go. So it was straight off to the exit.
I’m seeing it as the students who are graduating this year. It doesn’t take away my « diploma », but there was no ceremony.

Hey guys, I've got my citizenship on Thursday. 
The ceremony was scheduled for 8 AM, I got to the USCIS office at 7:30 and ad to wait in my car while the USCIS folks were checking my docs. They showed me my naturalization certificate through the car window to confirm that the info looks right. Then I put on my mask and proceeded to the USCIS garage building where I stood 6 feet apart from 8 other people who were also getting their citizenship. The ceremony was conducted by a federal judge who looked genuinely excited for all of us despite having to wear his robes in a muggy parking garage in 85 degree Florida heat. He started by saying "this usually takes about an hour, but we'll be in an out in 10 minutes". Then he said the oath and we all mumbled agreement through our masks.Everybody took turns for a picture 6 feet away from the judge, then we got our naturalization certificates, then we got our naturalization certificates and that was it.
This ceremony was a bit underwhelming, but I'm happy that this journey is over!

Thanks, mine is at the USCIS office so I doubt there will be live streaming.

Hello, I’m officially a citizen of the USA as of this morning.
It was so different from what I anticipated pre-COVID... 
I texted my husband when I parked at the USCIS office at 7:44, at 8:02 I was back in my car. We were being let in the building one by one to maintain social distances, one security person had me read through laminated paper to answer basic question about Covid-19 exposure, then security check before being sent in the naturalization room. Everything was very efficient! There was one man ahead of me, I was almost immediately called, showed my papers, given my certificate to verify the information, then waited in a small line where my GC and interview paper were picked up. In the corner of the room 4 people were taking their oath ahead of us. When it was our turn I picked up a flag on the table, walked to the next available mark on the floor. There were 4 of us plus one interpreter. The USCIS agent welcomed us, said congratulations, had us repeat the oath. After that he pointed to voting registration packets to pick up, told us we needed to sign our certificates and said that unless we had questions we were free to go. So it was straight off to the exit.
I’m seeing it as the students who are graduating this year. It doesn’t take away my « diploma », but there was no ceremony.

Hello, I’m officially a citizen of the USA as of this morning.
It was so different from what I anticipated pre-COVID... 
I texted my husband when I parked at the USCIS office at 7:44, at 8:02 I was back in my car. We were being let in the building one by one to maintain social distances, one security person had me read through laminated paper to answer basic question about Covid-19 exposure, then security check before being sent in the naturalization room. Everything was very efficient! There was one man ahead of me, I was almost immediately called, showed my papers, given my certificate to verify the information, then waited in a small line where my GC and interview paper were picked up. In the corner of the room 4 people were taking their oath ahead of us. When it was our turn I picked up a flag on the table, walked to the next available mark on the floor. There were 4 of us plus one interpreter. The USCIS agent welcomed us, said congratulations, had us repeat the oath. After that he pointed to voting registration packets to pick up, told us we needed to sign our certificates and said that unless we had questions we were free to go. So it was straight off to the exit.
I’m seeing it as the students who are graduating this year. It doesn’t take away my « diploma », but there was no ceremony.

Hello, I’m officially a citizen of the USA as of this morning.
It was so different from what I anticipated pre-COVID... 
I texted my husband when I parked at the USCIS office at 7:44, at 8:02 I was back in my car. We were being let in the building one by one to maintain social distances, one security person had me read through laminated paper to answer basic question about Covid-19 exposure, then security check before being sent in the naturalization room. Everything was very efficient! There was one man ahead of me, I was almost immediately called, showed my papers, given my certificate to verify the information, then waited in a small line where my GC and interview paper were picked up. In the corner of the room 4 people were taking their oath ahead of us. When it was our turn I picked up a flag on the table, walked to the next available mark on the floor. There were 4 of us plus one interpreter. The USCIS agent welcomed us, said congratulations, had us repeat the oath. After that he pointed to voting registration packets to pick up, told us we needed to sign our certificates and said that unless we had questions we were free to go. So it was straight off to the exit.
I’m seeing it as the students who are graduating this year. It doesn’t take away my « diploma », but there was no ceremony.

Hi,
Just finished my Citizenship Process Today at 2:30. p.m in Miami.
10 candidates every 15 min, fast naturalisation.
Good luck to you all waiting. 
Cheers

Hi,
Nope, no guest allowed. Interpreter, only via phone  if needed.
Cheers,

Hi,
Just Checked my acct on Myuscis, there's a notice to appear for Oath Ceremony at the Miami Field office on June 8th. I was originally schedule for March 20th, then de-sceduled because of the Covid-19 Pandemic.
GOOD LUCK TO THE REST OF YOU WAITING. OF YOU ALL WAITING.

Yes I go the document on my USCIS today with a date of June 12th. 😁
No guests allowed unless you need a traducteur, or have a disability.

After months of quiet, there might be some changes in Charlotte. Not holding my breath on it but...
Now waiting on things to show up on My Uscis.

Great news for Citizenship filers  ! Happy for you. Looks like they are very likely to open on June 4th. Our 2 month painful wait may be soon over. Can't wait for the same happen to me -). I need a hair cut soon haha.

After months of quiet, there might be some changes in Charlotte. Not holding my breath on it but...
Now waiting on things to show up on My Uscis.

After months of quiet, there might be some changes in Charlotte. Not holding my breath on it but...
Now waiting on things to show up on My Uscis.

After months of quiet, there might be some changes in Charlotte. Not holding my breath on it but...
Now waiting on things to show up on My Uscis.

Congratulation on your MBA but the comparison is not really valid. Your diploma already saying that you are graduated, but people who applied for citizenship are still waiting. 
 
This is an unusual situation and requires new and different approach for almost everything. We are not sure when this will end or how. That's why we need to adapt with the current.

I know the USCIS offices won't open until June 4th (hopefully). But doesn't anyone else keep checking their account hoping to see their interview has been rescheduled? 🤣 I would assume/hope that they would start rescheduling interviews a few weeks before they reopen to allow people time to get prepared.

Thank you both!

Congratulations!! 🇺🇸

I passed my interview!!
I was in and out of the Charlotte office in less than 45 minutes. The agent was very matter of fact, made me swear, asked me the civics questions, asked me if I worked and where, went through all the yes no questions on the application, had me sign any changes and done.
He did change my application from 3 to 5 years filling, mostly so he didn’t have to figure out extra papers it seems.
The security agents were super sweet, asked how it went and congratulated me.
If Covid-19 doesn’t get in the way, I was told to expect an invitation to the oath in 2-3 weeks.

I passed my interview!!
I was in and out of the Charlotte office in less than 45 minutes. The agent was very matter of fact, made me swear, asked me the civics questions, asked me if I worked and where, went through all the yes no questions on the application, had me sign any changes and done.
He did change my application from 3 to 5 years filling, mostly so he didn’t have to figure out extra papers it seems.
The security agents were super sweet, asked how it went and congratulated me.
If Covid-19 doesn’t get in the way, I was told to expect an invitation to the oath in 2-3 weeks.

Congratulations !