~PalmTreeGurl~

Curious to know how it went ! Update us when you can !

Male. No name change, but I remember the same name change motion during the May ceremony.

There's two kinds of ceremonies--

Administrative where USCIS conducts the ceremony. The same day ceremonies are administrative.

Judicial where a judge presides. All name changes need a judicial ceremony, which Houston does.

I still don't get the Beaumont thing. It's in another federal Judicial district and the court webpage says they hold ceremonies in Beaumont, Tyler, and Dallas(??forgot) whenever they have enough to warrant a ceremony. But maybe your address falls into the Easter district for federal court. What ASC did your biometrics?

Why don't you write a letter to that Houston address and request to be scheduled for the Southern District judicial ceremony in Houston?

Its because we live in Liberty County -so Beaumont is in charge of our County. We went to do his biometrics in Houston & then of course the same office near beltway 8 for his interview but the IO told him bcz of our address he would have to have his oath ceremony in Beaumont. Then I checked the website for Beaumont as well & bcz we live in Liberty County & not Harris County thats why his will be there. Well his status at the bottom of the USCIS case status says he should get scheduled within 45 days of his approval and his approval was on Aug 22nd, so we expect to get scheduled by Oct 7th or we will call USCIS again.

Did any of ya'll that had your oath in Houston do a Name Change request? And are you male or female ? Hubby is doing a name change plus Beaumont courthouse doesnt do oath ceremonys every month so I think thats why it takes a bit longer for us. We are still in the Oath que line.

Omgosh this is so exciting! Congrats to you all !!! We are still waiting on Beaumont to schedule his oath ceremony!

Dont give up hope!!! I know we keep hoping for the oath update every day!!! We check the USCIS website and our mailbox... our interview was July 19th and the RFE approval was Aug 22nd so we are now in the oath line waiting to be scheduled. Its frustrating for sure but its going to happen !!! Every day and is another day closer to the date!

Don't know what people think about me when i speak openly about everything.. Am i evil? am i disrespectful when everyone is adult here??

I'm freeeeeeeeeeee

talk freely

don't give a damn what people will think about me

I'm not angry, see??

I'm just avoiding to get bored with serious people here..

Ok and when you openly disrespect Arabs then cry over no one liking your opinions... certainly glad you can care less... as some of us can care less what your opinions are of Arabs. How many arab friends do you have?

To the OP: Big Deal... is your fiance able to come online to visajourney and ask us some questions that she may have? Many of us are more than willing to help out, but I'd like to know what questions she may have as an American going through this process.

I said many times that my English is bad. so what?

Lighten up Zagray. I just prepped you for your interview! and you failed! Dont crush under pressure dude.

They're double faced.. that's my opinion.. why you told me it's just rude to say that, when you don't know a damn thing about them?

I'd love to have a double faced hubby.. he's so damn sexy!

All citizen us women here in this forum love their Arabic men and they know they're not double faced and they respect others opinions but you.. my question is why you felt like i was talking about you???

Stand in front of a mirror and tell yourself how awesome you are... Or reach your hand behind your back & pat yourself on the shoulder and tell yourself how awesome you are.

Seriously, just go back and reread your comment here: "I don't know what to say but i know an unfortunate thing about Arabic people, they are double faced, living hypocritical life.."

I don't know why you told me it's rude.. why didn't you respect my opinion knowing i didn't harm you??? i was not even taking to you.. now you tell me its immature comment..

You asked opinions about Arabs, then you insult them. Ok, so I told you my opinion. Dont cry over it.

Yet, i didn't attack your man, friends and his family, Those people you know must be perfect like prophets without doubt.

Another immature comment Zagray.

Oh! did my words touch you?? I'm talking about the fact.. i was not talking about your man.

It's rude to let me know that my opinion was rude what i'm talking about the fact not your man.

my man and his family and my ARAB friends in America and in Egypt havent portrayed anything what you accuse ALL of them to be like.

yeah it's wow and sad. hahaha

No, its just rude thats all. Love life with my african arab ... soon to be african american

I don't know what to say but i know an unfortunate thing about Arabic people, they are double faced, living hypocritical life.. This is only my opinion.

Wow, umm just Wow!

Hi! Welcome to Visajourney! Can you fiance come online here and speak to us ladies? It may be easier for her to ask questions that SHE has as well.

Congrats and similar situation to us. We had 2009 & 2010 tax transcript but bz we recently filed for 2011 we couldnt get a copy of the transcript in time so we brought the paperwork from Jackson Hewitt. Adam too passed but they wanted the transcript for 2011 and gave us a months time to get it. We went to the IRS office in Houston & waited an hour and got it and mailed it asap. His RFE was approved on Aug 22nd and now waiting to be scheduled for his oath in a city closer to us than Houston.

You have to tell that operator you want to speak to a Tier 2 officer. Thats exactly what we had to do. The first time the operator would not transfer us so when we called the next time we told that operator that the date we called and asked for a Tier 2 the previous operator would not transfer us and we want to speak to a Tier 2. That operator then transferred us to a TIer 2. Had to hold about 20 minutes though.

^ And congrats to you & the Mrs. how exciting!!!

Correct, you are NOT a US Citizen until your oath ceremony & receive your oath certificate. You can not vote before you become a citizen.

So, also curious to know.... I know you told us you are buddhist and I see you've been wearing hijab & scarves a bit lately with pictures posted. Is this something you're trying or just like the style and look? I know of a lady who's an atheist, married to an Egyptian and she did a blog about being muslim for a month where she fasted this ramadan & participated in the whole outwardly things of being muslim. Just curious whats up for you.

hey Sarah & Betsy! Today is hubbys 28th bday!!! He's at work til 5pm then I have work 2-11 so we will be missing each other. But... I got his bday cake & a cute card for him so its all good! His naturalization status updated yesterday to being in line for his oath ceremony & that he should be getting a letter soon! Cant wait to get that letter with the date & time!!! I'll keep you all posted!

Have a great day!!!

Hello! I am a USC! Ceremony was at an arena in the northern part of Houston. Got there at 7, ceremony started around 9:30, over by 11:30.

Can someone please turn me to "red"? Thank you and good luck all!

Yodit.

Yay congrats to you!!! If you have time write about how it went with some details on my post for Houston oath ceremonies!

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/385985-houston-oath-ceremony/

Passed Interview yesterday!! Everything went great. Very nice I.O. All easy questions. The interview lasted less than 15 min including getting the Oath letter. Scheduled for Oath ceremony on Saturday 9/8 around Noon.

Mabrookalations!!!

Sheesh, man... this report does not sound auspicious in regard to taking little Mini-Bone, who will probably be 2 years old by that time. He's already super-active.

Ya! I know right! And its crazy how fast time flies! He was just a little tot when we met ya'll!

how about you? whats going on with you??? still no word on oath date yet?

We checked the status this evening and heres our newest update! so of course he's excited bcz its just around the corner!

On August 31, 2012, we placed your application in the oath scheduling que. We will send a notice when the ceremony is scheduled. If you move prior to the scheduled ceremony, please use our Change of Address online tool to update your case with your new address or call our customer service center at 1-800-375-5283.

Naturalization Applicants: you will receive your certificate at your oath ceremony. You can expect to be scheduled for an oath ceremony within 45 days of receiving your recommended approval. Many offices schedule approved applicants for the oath ceremony on the same day as the day of the interview. Please check the local office profile page on our website to determine if the office where you will be interviewed schedules same day oath ceremonies.