dimond

Hello friends!

Here is my N-400 naturalization interview experience 

--Online N400 application: 26^th Nov 2023;

--Biometrics: Reused

--Interview: 18^th  March 2024 @ Boston, MA.

--Oath ceremony: same day as N400 interview (same day ceremony every hour as I was told).

I had my N400 naturalization interview two days back. I have arrived at 12.15pm for 12.45pm interview and waited almost for 45mins and then interview officer came out and called my name. He was such an easygoing guy, I was a little nervous but he made me feel like “You gonna have the easiest interview of your entire life😇”. I took an oath, then asked me for interview letter, and a greencard to conduct an interview.

He asked civic test questions, saying hope you studied well all the questions;

1.     How many members are in House of representatives?

2.     Name one branch of government.

3.     What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens?

4.     What did Suzan B Anthony do?

5.     Name two national holidays.

6.     Who is the speaker of the house?

Reading: Who can Vote?

Writing: Citizens can vote.

Asked question from N-400 about my name, date of birth, employer and job title, and my education. He didn’t have asked to see any single document. And then said “I am approving your Citizenship, Congratulations”, and offered me same day oath option which I grabbed that opportunity right away and had my oath in next half an hour.  Honesty, he didn’t take more than 15 minutes for completing the whole interview. Finally, immigration circle is completed and feeling being relieved now.

Hope everyone here in this thread would have the similar easy interview experience. Good luck!  

12 hours ago, Germerican said:

So here’s something I didn’t see coming…

 

My interview was scheduled for tomorrow morning, and I was looking forward to it.
 

I started feeling under the weather on Sunday but didn’t worry too much about it. It got worse over the past two days, so I decided to get checked out today.

 

Turns out it’s Covid! 🤬

 

I had to call USCIS to reschedule my appointment, and I'm frustrated!

 

Shortly after, I got a confirmation email that my interview had been canceled and that I had been placed back in the scheduling queue.
 

I wonder how long this is going to set me back. I'm guessing 4 to 6 weeks at least, if not more.

 

Hope everyone else is having a better day!

Very sorry to hear about this unexpected hurdle. Hope you feel better and will soon get your interview rescheduled. Take care Bro! 

16 hours ago, Cloudy Kitten said:

Congrats! Do you have an I-751 pending? I’m also waiting for Boston N-400 interview.

No, i don't have that one. 

Finally, the status was updated last Friday and the interview was scheduled at the Boston office for 18th March. 

I have submitted N-400 on 26th November. 

On 1/4/2024 at 4:36 PM, Germerican said:

 

Thanks!

 

11/03/23 - N-400 submitted online

12/03/23 - received biometric notice 

12/20/23 - biometrics appointment

01/03/24 - received interview notice

02/21/24 - interview appointment

So the actual appointment is outside of 3 months since filing.

Thanks for sharing the information. 

On 1/3/2024 at 1:28 PM, Germerican said:

Happy New Year everyone!

I was just notified that my interview has been scheduled. Great way to start the new year!

Congratulation Bro!

What's the date ? 

Is it scheduled within three months from the date you filed your N-400? 

56 minutes ago, Visitor User said:

Do you use Lawfully app?

No, I have noticed it in my USCIS account which shows the waiting time as well. 

On 12/18/2023 at 2:57 PM, BunyanP said:

 

Hey Dimond,

 

did your estimated timeline decrease once they re-used your biometrics?

 

same boat. I applied yesterday so nothing yet and I’m wondering if it’s because I applied online on a weekend? Guess I can only wait and see. 

Hi there,

Yes, when i submitted my N-400, it was 8.5 months of waiting but after Biometrics reuse was updated waiting time also got reduced to 7 months. 

On 12/13/2023 at 1:35 PM, Dani & Pati said:

 

dimond,

My wife submitted the form N-400 on Nov 28th.

On Dec 3rd, she received the message for the "Biometrics Appointment Was Scheduled". Not by email neither by mail. It was a message in the USCIS website.

The date of the appointment is Dec 20th.

 

My suggestion is not wait for any letter, but to check in USCIS website as well.

 

Hello Friend

Finally today my case status has been updated to "case is being actively reviewed by USCIS", and they also have reused my Biometrics as notice been uploaded to my profile. 

Now happy and hopefully receiving interview date notification soon

Thanks

On 12/14/2023 at 8:08 AM, Germerican said:

No, I didn't have biometrics reused. I received notice exactly one month after I applied that I had been scheduled for a biometrics appointment.

So, based on my case, I don't think you have anything to be worried about. I'm sure you'll receive a biometrics notice soon.

Hello Friend

Finally today my case status has been updated to "case is being actively reviewed by USCIS", and they also have reused my Biometrics as notice been uploaded to my profile. 

Now happy and hopefully receiving interview date notification soon

Thanks

On 12/14/2023 at 8:08 AM, Germerican said:

 

Thanks for the quick reply. 

 

 

No, I didn't have biometrics reused. I received notice exactly one month after I applied that I had been scheduled for a biometrics appointment.

So, based on my case, I don't think you have anything to be worried about. I'm sure you'll receive a biometrics notice soon.

On 12/8/2023 at 9:17 PM, Germerican said:

If you didn’t receive a notice that your biometrics will be reused, I assume they’ll schedule you for an appointment. That’s what happened to me.
 

i received my biometrics appointment notification exactly 1 month after submitting the N-400 online.

 

Good luck!

 

Thank you for your reply, Now I Am a little confused about understanding it. Did your biometrics reused or did you get the letter for a biometrics appointment? 

You said, "If you didn’t receive a notice that your biometrics will be reused, I assume they’ll schedule you for an appointment. That’s what happened to me."   Did you get your N-400 interview scheduled without a biometrics appointment? 

It's almost 20 days now since I submitted N-400 online but no letter i have received for biometrics. Worried I am  

HeLLO NOVERMBER FILERS  

I have filed N-400 online on 26th November, and only received initial notice of the case received but no Biometrics reuse. 

Hope I will get my Biometrics notice sooner. 

Filing Date: Nov 26, 2023

Receipt Notice: Nov 26, 2023 

Field Office: BOSTON

Hello everyone! 

I received my VAWA green card on 22 February 2021, and now about to apply for my naturalization citizenship as the three years since I received my green card will be completed in February 2024. When I try to initiate an online application for N-400, the eligibility questions say you are ineligible for applying for citizenship application. 

 Can anyone help me how can i do my citizenship application?  Am I eligible to apply for citizenship? 

Is it good idea to hire attorney for this N-400 application? 

Thanks