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UPDATE - I am signing off as my immigration journey comes to an end. Thank you all for the enormous support throughout the years.
 
I wish all the remaining members best of luck and hang in there, it will be your turn soon...

Attended interview today at San Antonio field office. Any electronics or electrical chargers/headphones in the bags will have to be taken out at the entrance check-point. 
 
At the check-in the reception area did a quick index finger scan and a photo was taken. 
 
Appointment was for 7:45am but it took about an hour for them to have me interviewed. I guess everyone if given a single appointment time early in the morning and then they go through the interviews which may or may not happen at the appointed time. I had a very pleasant interviewing officer who scanned the room and pointed at me instead of calling my number so I figured he had looked at my various photos and studied my file in-depth. 
 
My conversation with him was mostly about different places that I had lived in the USA. We both agreed that San Francisco was a very nice city with great food etc. He asked me only for my greencard as the only document he wanted to see. He mentioned the length of time that I had been in the US  as something he noticed reading my file. I was also afforded the sacred sight of my immigration file which was sitting on the table and which now had been thickened to over a foot and a half. 
 
Questions:
1: How do Americans participate in their democracy?
2: Name one branch of the government?
3: Name two political parties in the usa?
4: What's the political party of the President? (Here the interviewing officer showed a bit skepticism on the linkage between the two entities mentioned in the question)
 
I somehow can't remember the other two questions. I then went through the writing and speaking part of the test and I had to reaffirm my answers from the N400 form. 
 
At the conclusion, I was handed a form with the box for approval checked. The IO mentioned that he is approving my application and I should get a notice for oath taking in the mail and with that I was done. It took about 45 minutes. The actual interview took about ten minutes and the rest was just small-talk.
 
I think San Antonio office has put in a good work-flow in place with this new location. It is a big improvement on their previous location. The environment is very relaxed and the staff is very nice (as in smiling a lot) and professional.
 
There are a few fast food restaurants within the block. There is major roadside construction going on 281 HWY so you might want to keep that in mind while driving there. 
 

Oath ceremony scheduled for Feb 27th. This wait is almost over!

Wow! Congrats... My letter showed up online a day later. I wouldn't worry about the estimated completion.

I bought to the interview: Current and Expired Passport. GC, Marriage Cert, my partners birth certificate (They are the US Citizen). Some 'co-mingled living' evidence.
I was asked to show justGC and the current passport.

Hey all - here's a write up of my Boston Office experience.
 
Entered the building about 30 minutes before my scheduled appointment. Security scanned my bag and went through a metal detector, nothing unusual here. A short queue, nothing harrowing. There were already at a glance around 30 people in the waiting area. I was checked in, given a number and directed to a seat. After about ten minutes I was called up for a biometrics check. They took my photograph, finger prints, verified my address and updated my travel details as been on a short vacation since submitting my application. The person I spoke to was friendly and cheerful, which put my nerves well at ease. I returned to my seat, and then about ten minutes later I was called up again to take my civics test. I was asked six questions, and got them all correct so we moved on. It happened so fast, I don't recall the questions I was asked. I was asked to write on an iPad "The president lives in the white house", and then I was told I had completed the test and should wait for my interview. Again, the person was very friendly and I was feeling good about the process.
 
At this point, it was about 5 minutes after my scheduled interview time which was great. But, I had to then wait about 1hr 25 minutes before I was called to an interview. My name was called, I was introduced to the officer who explained they would be doing the interview. We walked through to their office and I was sworn in. Due to a technical issue I had my biometrics taken again. I saw my file on the desk; it was huge and had some alarming but seemingly insignificant red marks on it. It even had the original post-it notes I had on my evidence submission for the ROC!  We went through all the Yes/No questions on the form and confirmed my answers for each. I had to sign a screen to acknowledge the answers were correct. I then had to sign the screen again to indicate I understand the oath and will agree to it. I finally had to verify the information that was on the screen as that would form my certificate.
 
Finally, the officer informed me he will approve my application and I will be invited to the oath ceremony by mail in the coming few weeks. I was escorted out, shook their hand and went and bought a coffee with my wife.
 
All in all, the total time was 2 hours, the biometrics, test and interview combined was about 15 minutes.
 
Now I just need to wait for the ceremony part.
 

fantastic! Thanks for writing it in detail and congratulations!

Hey all - here's a write up of my Boston Office experience.
 
Entered the building about 30 minutes before my scheduled appointment. Security scanned my bag and went through a metal detector, nothing unusual here. A short queue, nothing harrowing. There were already at a glance around 30 people in the waiting area. I was checked in, given a number and directed to a seat. After about ten minutes I was called up for a biometrics check. They took my photograph, finger prints, verified my address and updated my travel details as been on a short vacation since submitting my application. The person I spoke to was friendly and cheerful, which put my nerves well at ease. I returned to my seat, and then about ten minutes later I was called up again to take my civics test. I was asked six questions, and got them all correct so we moved on. It happened so fast, I don't recall the questions I was asked. I was asked to write on an iPad "The president lives in the white house", and then I was told I had completed the test and should wait for my interview. Again, the person was very friendly and I was feeling good about the process.
 
At this point, it was about 5 minutes after my scheduled interview time which was great. But, I had to then wait about 1hr 25 minutes before I was called to an interview. My name was called, I was introduced to the officer who explained they would be doing the interview. We walked through to their office and I was sworn in. Due to a technical issue I had my biometrics taken again. I saw my file on the desk; it was huge and had some alarming but seemingly insignificant red marks on it. It even had the original post-it notes I had on my evidence submission for the ROC!  We went through all the Yes/No questions on the form and confirmed my answers for each. I had to sign a screen to acknowledge the answers were correct. I then had to sign the screen again to indicate I understand the oath and will agree to it. I finally had to verify the information that was on the screen as that would form my certificate.
 
Finally, the officer informed me he will approve my application and I will be invited to the oath ceremony by mail in the coming few weeks. I was escorted out, shook their hand and went and bought a coffee with my wife.
 
All in all, the total time was 2 hours, the biometrics, test and interview combined was about 15 minutes.
 
Now I just need to wait for the ceremony part.
 

Hey all - here's a write up of my Boston Office experience.
 
Entered the building about 30 minutes before my scheduled appointment. Security scanned my bag and went through a metal detector, nothing unusual here. A short queue, nothing harrowing. There were already at a glance around 30 people in the waiting area. I was checked in, given a number and directed to a seat. After about ten minutes I was called up for a biometrics check. They took my photograph, finger prints, verified my address and updated my travel details as been on a short vacation since submitting my application. The person I spoke to was friendly and cheerful, which put my nerves well at ease. I returned to my seat, and then about ten minutes later I was called up again to take my civics test. I was asked six questions, and got them all correct so we moved on. It happened so fast, I don't recall the questions I was asked. I was asked to write on an iPad "The president lives in the white house", and then I was told I had completed the test and should wait for my interview. Again, the person was very friendly and I was feeling good about the process.
 
At this point, it was about 5 minutes after my scheduled interview time which was great. But, I had to then wait about 1hr 25 minutes before I was called to an interview. My name was called, I was introduced to the officer who explained they would be doing the interview. We walked through to their office and I was sworn in. Due to a technical issue I had my biometrics taken again. I saw my file on the desk; it was huge and had some alarming but seemingly insignificant red marks on it. It even had the original post-it notes I had on my evidence submission for the ROC!  We went through all the Yes/No questions on the form and confirmed my answers for each. I had to sign a screen to acknowledge the answers were correct. I then had to sign the screen again to indicate I understand the oath and will agree to it. I finally had to verify the information that was on the screen as that would form my certificate.
 
Finally, the officer informed me he will approve my application and I will be invited to the oath ceremony by mail in the coming few weeks. I was escorted out, shook their hand and went and bought a coffee with my wife.
 
All in all, the total time was 2 hours, the biometrics, test and interview combined was about 15 minutes.
 
Now I just need to wait for the ceremony part.
 

The interview was pretty easy, these were the questions I was asked
 
1. What is the capital of the United States?
2. When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
3. What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens?*
4. Before he was President, Eisenhower was a general. What war was he in?
5. When was constitution written?
6. What is the political party of the President now?
 
I was only asked 6 questions, since I got them all right, she stopped and congratulated me for passing the civic exam and we went through the form again.

Got a letter this weekend, looks like my interview is scheduled for the 4th Feb!

I submitted the N-400 today for my mom and I remembered about this forum. Everybody here is so helpful. 
I added info on the google sheet. Will be checking in from time to time

Biometrics completed via walk-in. They were very nice about it, asked to see proof that was not going to be in the state during my appointment Estimated interview is in February 2020.

Got the threads merged!
 
Hello everyone

Green cards received today in the mail with expiration of 2029
Next step N 400!! In 20 months lol

Checked this morning, and I have this message. Looking at the history, it doesn't state 'Case Approved' so I'm not going to celebrate yet, but at least something seems to have progressed. VSC filer, transferred to Potomac May 10.

Awesome, congrats! 🎉Same submission date as mine, hope to get some good news for myself soon!

My wife finally got approved!!! I got an email this morning!!! Wow!! Thank you all for the support the past year :)) good luck everybody!!! Just be patient :) 

Same, May10th transfer too. When my case went to Vermont, it was going at a good speed; 9 months. Then that slowed down to 13 months. Potomac was delivering within 60 days of a transfer, I get transferred and they slowed down. I know it's not personal, but jeeze it's really frustrating. Traveling causes more anxiety, my employer is uncertain about the extension letter (though, understanding fortunately), and frankly I just want to be able to get on with my life, settle down and stop dealing with this never ending sensation of being transient.
 

Im still waiting, my status  is the same since
"July 31, 2018
Fingerprint Review Was Completed" n the new site. N the old one "case was transferred" (to Potomac). 
.. At this point I am considering apply for n-400 .. At least let's move something else. 🤷🏽‍♀️
 
I just feel anxious due to not having a valid GC ,i know i have the paper,  I just  don't feel safe. 😞

Same, May10th transfer too. When my case went to Vermont, it was going at a good speed; 9 months. Then that slowed down to 13 months. Potomac was delivering within 60 days of a transfer, I get transferred and they slowed down. I know it's not personal, but jeeze it's really frustrating. Traveling causes more anxiety, my employer is uncertain about the extension letter (though, understanding fortunately), and frankly I just want to be able to get on with my life, settle down and stop dealing with this never ending sensation of being transient.
 

Same, May10th transfer too. When my case went to Vermont, it was going at a good speed; 9 months. Then that slowed down to 13 months. Potomac was delivering within 60 days of a transfer, I get transferred and they slowed down. I know it's not personal, but jeeze it's really frustrating. Traveling causes more anxiety, my employer is uncertain about the extension letter (though, understanding fortunately), and frankly I just want to be able to get on with my life, settle down and stop dealing with this never ending sensation of being transient.
 

I had three notifications at the end of last week. I'm putting it down to either a glitch, either logistical (went to a local office by mistake, then redirected again) or just a technical glitch. I've seen people get this earlier this year, but only one letter in the mail about it so I'm erring on technical.

No. have to wait to get letter to know where it was transfer

Yup, and I agree - it's very troubling indeed.