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3 hours ago, Beddy2015 said:

Congratulations! 
wow so you get naturalization certificate same day? Your office is different. I have been schedule for oath ceremony . 

Thank you! Yes, they printed it out right after my interview was done. 

4 hours ago, cacolac323 said:

So great, congrats!

 

And, just one thing -- you took the oath immediately after the interview, is that right? (Lucky you, they don't seem to do this in NYC. I wish they did)

Thank you!  and yes. The officer explained that with the COVID19 situation they are doing this to avoid another in person meeting just to do the oath. He asked me to raise my right hand and read (not out loud) the oath as he read it to me and at the end I just had to state "so help me God" and that was it.

Updated timeline:

N-400/Naturalization application

·         10/28/2019 - Filed N-400 Online - Case Was Received and A Receipt Notice Was Emailed

·         11/02/2019 - NOA dated October 30 available online

·         11/02/2019 - my.uscis.gov: Status Changed to Biometrics Appointment Was Scheduled

·         11/06/2019 - Biometrics Appointment notice dated November 1 available online

·         11/06/2019 - Biometrics Appointment scheduled for 11/21/2019 @3:00 PM

·         11/21/2019 - Biometrics Appointment complete 11/21/2019 @3:00 PM/

·         03/18/2020 - Interview scheduled notice received 

·         04/02/2020 - Interview De-scheduled notice received 

·         09/16/2020 - Interview scheduled notice received 

·         08/07/2020 - N-400 Interview 

·         08/07/2020 - Citizenship APPROVED (Same Day)

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I did my interview yesterday at the USCIS Office in downtown San Diego, CA. My appointment was at 10:30 AM. I originally submitted back in Oct 2019.

I showed up to the building 15 minutes before my appointment time as instructed in the interivew letter. To my surprise there were at least 20 individuals in line already, and it was not moving that fast. After 10 minutes, the line started to move and it was quick after that. I entered the building, checked-in, security clearance and went up to the 4th floor to the waiting area, by then it was 10:30 AM already. I didn't get called in for my interview until around 11:25 AM. The officer asked me to show him my appointment/interview letter along with my Green Card and CA State Drivers License. He did the english part of the exam first: Write "The capital of USA is Washington, D.C.", asked me to read of the iPad "Independence day is on July 4th" and that was that. Then we asked me about my timeline as a student since that's how I first came in to the USA (F1 Visa) and asked me how I met my wife. He asked what date I got married and asked to see my Original Marriage Certificate. Then he reviewed my employement timelines and proceeded to ask if there were any changes since my application to the N-400. I explained that I had since moved to a new address (asked me how many bedrooms, and what the rent was) and that I had a baby girl in May. He asked to see a copy of the Birth Certificate for my Daugther which I had with me in my files. After that we did the Civics questiosn, which he asked me six questions. Who is the VP of USA? What ocean is on the east coast? States that Border Mexico? Give two rights that every CItizen has? WHo is the father of USA? How many senators are there? I answered all correctly. Then proceeded to review all the "No" questions on the N-400, have you ever been convicted of such an such? are you involved with terroriste organization? Communism? Ever hurt or killed someone? That takes a couple of minutes. Finally he made me review the changes or additions that were made to my N-400 (new address and a child), I signed (digitally) on the iPad and that basically finished the interview process. There was very little small talk with the office, but he seemed pretty relaxed, not super serious or trying to be intimidating. After that the office gave me the great news that I had been APPROVED and as of that moment I was a US Citizen. He explained that sometimes they mail out the Certificate of Naturalization, but to my luck they did have the the materials needed and provided me with the document right there and then. The whole thing took about 35 minutes and he explained that it is usually not that long, because we had to wait another 10 minutes to get the certificate printed out. Officially done with N-400 and already registered to VOTE. I will do my passport application tomorrow, since I can't come back in to the USA now if I decide to travel. He did keep my 10 year Green Card with him.

Best of luck to all of you!

San Diego, CA Filer.

I got my interview letter in the mail last week (Sept 24th). My appointment is on October 7, 2020. I originally filed for the N400 back in October 2019.

@Beddy2015 I hope so. Fingers crossed!

Still no update since April 2nd. 

On 3/23/2020 at 9:15 AM, rob.lou2704 said:

May I ask if you filed N400 online ? And congratulation 

Thank you! I filed online.

18 minutes ago, CTimeline said:

Good news ! Interview is the biggest step in this process. Good luck !

Thank you!

Document just got uploaded. Fingers crossed with this COVID-19 situation.

San Diego, CA

Updated timeline:

N-400/Naturalization application

·         10/28/2019 - Filed N-400 Online - Case Was Received and A Receipt Notice Was Emailed

·         11/02/2019 - NOA dated October 30 available online

·         11/02/2019 - my.uscis.gov: Status Changed to Biometrics Appointment Was Scheduled

·         11/06/2019 - Biometrics Appointment notice dated November 1 available online

·         11/06/2019 - Biometrics Appointment scheduled for 11/21/2019 @3:00 PM

·         11/21/2019 - Biometrics Appointment complete 11/21/2019 @3:00 PM/

·         03/18/2020 - Interview scheduled notice received 

Some good news during these crazy times. Waiting for the interview letter to show up in my documents tab.

My case now shows the estimated completion time as August, 2020. It was originally estimated for May.

Anyone in the San Diego / LA area that has been scheduled an interview already? Below is my timeline...just curious.

On 11/23/2019 at 1:05 AM, Nexans said:

What’s ur local office?

What’s ur local office?

Imperial, CA

Completed my biometrics yesterday - it took me less than 10 minutes from the moment I parked. The original Estimated case completion time was June 2020 and now the Estimated wait time is 6 Month (May 2020).

Update on my application:

N-400/Naturalization application

·         10/28/2019 - Filed N-400 Online - Case Was Received and A Receipt Notice Was Emailed

·         11/02/2019 - NOA dated October 30 available online

·         11/02/2019 - my.uscis.gov: Status Changed to Biometrics Appointment Was Scheduled

·         11/06/2019 - Biometrics Appointment notice dated November 1 available online

·         11/06/2019 - Biometrics Appointment scheduled for 11/21/2019 @3:00 PM

Here's two snips of the biometrics appointment letter:

Hi All,

I submitted my N-400 application online yesterday.

I'm submitting out of San Diego, CA.

*Submitted N-400 online 10/28/2019

Hello to all,

I received my 10-year Green Card on February of this year (2019).

I will be applying to citizenship (N-400) within the next week. I've been delaying my application due to the cost of the application. 

I wanted to know if anyone here could share their N-400 timeline or share a link to the N-400 filers.

Thank you!

I received a notification via email 3 days ago about my new card being produced. I checked the case tracker app, and it reflected the same, and so did the old USCIS website. This is the message per both the email and case tracker app:

"On February 11, 2019, we ordered your new card for Receipt Number WAC18097XXXXX, and will mail it to the address you gave us."

The new website https://myaccount.uscis.dhs.gov/ is still showing the last update as "Case Was Transferred And A New Office Has Jurisdiction" from June 18, 2018. Not sure what the deal is.

I will notify you all if I do receive my new green card within the next couple of weeks - fingers crossed!  

Once I get the new GC I will file the N-400 with the most recent tax returns.

Hi Frida_e

Thanks for your response. To be honest, I cannot recall ever registering for the Selective Serve (it's been a long process though). I read that you can register through the DMV when you apply for the driver license application and I am guessing that's what I did. I was able to find my registration receipt# and date (4/20/2016) through this link: https://www.sss.gov/Home/Verification 

Question for those who submitted the N-400 already:

What did you answer for the following section in the N-400 form:

"F. Selective Service Registration. If you are a man between 18 and 26 years of age, provide proof of your
registration with the Selective Service. If you are 26 years of age or older, provide proof that you registered with
the Selective Service when you were required to do so between 18 and 26 years of age.
If you were required to register and did not, provide a typed or printed statement explaining why you did not
register and provide a status information letter from the Selective Service. For more information about Selective
Service registration, or how to get proof that you registered, visit www.sss.gov or call 1-888-655-1825"

 In my case, I am 27 years old right now but I was 24 at the time I first submitted all my paperwork to start my citizenship process back in 2016.

Thank you!

Can somebody point out the cons (if any) and pros of filing for the N-400 right now VS. waiting for the 10-year green card to be approved.

I am still not sure what to do. I do want to wait to file for my taxes this year before filing for the N-400 if I decide to soon. Thanks!