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Just wanted to share my experience of the Oath Ceremony during Covid as I know everyone's is a bit different and it's nice to know.
 
My ceremony was scheduled for 8:30am in St Louis, I arrived at about 8.15 - the letter specifically stated not to arrive more than 30 minutes prior, I had planned to arrive earlier but due to bad roads from snow and ice it took a little while to get downtown.
Walked in where security asked covid questions, took temperatures and went through security, was told about 5 times to keep masks on. 
Directed down the hall where we were checked in, any family/guests were sent to wait in the cafeteria as only participants were allowed in (this was also on the letter but some people still tried) 
There were 10 numbered seats spread out through the room, we were sent to our number and given a packet of information, passport application, mini flag etc.
Our USCIS rep was late due to weather but we all started checking in at about 8.45, just going over the form on the back of our appointment letter, giving in old green cards and confirming our information on the citizenship certificate was correct. 
Once that was done the judge stood up, introduced himself, apologized profusely it wasn't a bigger deal as they normally had speakers, music etc.
Then went into formalities, we stood and took the oath, then the pledge of allegiance, the other USCIS rep congratulated us all, and passed out our certificates and sent us on our way as the next group of 10 was waiting to come in.
It all took just under an hour, was very relaxed and easy. 
Good luck if you're still in the process! It's long and stressful but worth it ❤

My husband had his Oath Ceremony on March 16 in Montgomery, AL  It was literally a drive thru ceremony and he was so disappointed...
 
We sat in our car while a man in khaki shorts, shirt and ball cap handed him a clipboard with the Oath on it - he read it out and they handed him the certificate, said congratulations and we drove away...  At least I got to be with him - and yes, I cried happy tears  --  but this is a BIG deal and Covid stole it from him.  We're happy it's all over with.

Hello
 
how long did your oath ceremony take in and out? I have mine in the next month 

Congratulations, and thank you for sharing.

oh this is perfect, just what I wanted to know.  I have mine today in Louisville, KY at 2pm.  I'm making hubby drive me in with the kids and wanted to be able to tell him how long he would have to wait.   I'm expecting it to be similar to yours.  Thanks again and congrats!

Just wanted to share my experience of the Oath Ceremony during Covid as I know everyone's is a bit different and it's nice to know.
 
My ceremony was scheduled for 8:30am in St Louis, I arrived at about 8.15 - the letter specifically stated not to arrive more than 30 minutes prior, I had planned to arrive earlier but due to bad roads from snow and ice it took a little while to get downtown.
Walked in where security asked covid questions, took temperatures and went through security, was told about 5 times to keep masks on. 
Directed down the hall where we were checked in, any family/guests were sent to wait in the cafeteria as only participants were allowed in (this was also on the letter but some people still tried) 
There were 10 numbered seats spread out through the room, we were sent to our number and given a packet of information, passport application, mini flag etc.
Our USCIS rep was late due to weather but we all started checking in at about 8.45, just going over the form on the back of our appointment letter, giving in old green cards and confirming our information on the citizenship certificate was correct. 
Once that was done the judge stood up, introduced himself, apologized profusely it wasn't a bigger deal as they normally had speakers, music etc.
Then went into formalities, we stood and took the oath, then the pledge of allegiance, the other USCIS rep congratulated us all, and passed out our certificates and sent us on our way as the next group of 10 was waiting to come in.
It all took just under an hour, was very relaxed and easy. 
Good luck if you're still in the process! It's long and stressful but worth it ❤

Just wanted to share my experience of the Oath Ceremony during Covid as I know everyone's is a bit different and it's nice to know.
 
My ceremony was scheduled for 8:30am in St Louis, I arrived at about 8.15 - the letter specifically stated not to arrive more than 30 minutes prior, I had planned to arrive earlier but due to bad roads from snow and ice it took a little while to get downtown.
Walked in where security asked covid questions, took temperatures and went through security, was told about 5 times to keep masks on. 
Directed down the hall where we were checked in, any family/guests were sent to wait in the cafeteria as only participants were allowed in (this was also on the letter but some people still tried) 
There were 10 numbered seats spread out through the room, we were sent to our number and given a packet of information, passport application, mini flag etc.
Our USCIS rep was late due to weather but we all started checking in at about 8.45, just going over the form on the back of our appointment letter, giving in old green cards and confirming our information on the citizenship certificate was correct. 
Once that was done the judge stood up, introduced himself, apologized profusely it wasn't a bigger deal as they normally had speakers, music etc.
Then went into formalities, we stood and took the oath, then the pledge of allegiance, the other USCIS rep congratulated us all, and passed out our certificates and sent us on our way as the next group of 10 was waiting to come in.
It all took just under an hour, was very relaxed and easy. 
Good luck if you're still in the process! It's long and stressful but worth it ❤

Just wanted to share my experience of the Oath Ceremony during Covid as I know everyone's is a bit different and it's nice to know.
 
My ceremony was scheduled for 8:30am in St Louis, I arrived at about 8.15 - the letter specifically stated not to arrive more than 30 minutes prior, I had planned to arrive earlier but due to bad roads from snow and ice it took a little while to get downtown.
Walked in where security asked covid questions, took temperatures and went through security, was told about 5 times to keep masks on. 
Directed down the hall where we were checked in, any family/guests were sent to wait in the cafeteria as only participants were allowed in (this was also on the letter but some people still tried) 
There were 10 numbered seats spread out through the room, we were sent to our number and given a packet of information, passport application, mini flag etc.
Our USCIS rep was late due to weather but we all started checking in at about 8.45, just going over the form on the back of our appointment letter, giving in old green cards and confirming our information on the citizenship certificate was correct. 
Once that was done the judge stood up, introduced himself, apologized profusely it wasn't a bigger deal as they normally had speakers, music etc.
Then went into formalities, we stood and took the oath, then the pledge of allegiance, the other USCIS rep congratulated us all, and passed out our certificates and sent us on our way as the next group of 10 was waiting to come in.
It all took just under an hour, was very relaxed and easy. 
Good luck if you're still in the process! It's long and stressful but worth it ❤

I applied on August 23rd at the Phoenix office. 
Received my interview notice on December 30th.
Had my interview today (February 9th) and the ceremony immediately after. 
 
Went in at 7:30 to start the testing and in to the Oath room at 9am. 
 
I was quite stunned when the interviewer told me that not only did I pass but I would also become a citizen the same day.

Thanks! Sure can
My appointment was at 9.05am, I arrived at 8.55 (weren't allowed more than 15 minutes early due to covid) I had to wait until about 9.10 so not bad at all.
I had a lovely immigration officer interview me, she put me under oath and we went through fingerprinting and a photo and straight into the civics test questions, I got them right so she stopped after 6 questions, also did the reading and writing segment, we then moved on to her asking a list of formalities (have you ever committed a crime etc.) and going through my application making sure all info was correct.
At the end she asked for any extra evidence I had brought with me (as I was filing with marriage) I gave her a couple of things and she printed off a form saying congratulations you'll receive an oath ceremony date in the mail. We then chatted for a few minutes about covid and things and that was it. All in all took about 30 minutes and was very straightforward. 

Filed in August 2020, had my interview today and passed! Now to wait for the oath ceremony to be scheduled 😊

Filed in August 2020, had my interview today and passed! Now to wait for the oath ceremony to be scheduled 😊

Hi there, sorry about your loss and I empathize with you in this situation. Also with all you explained here that you have been through over the years it is easy to yearn for someone’s attention and easily confuse it for being in love,not saying you are not in love or loved back.but matters of immigration is better to go into it with eyes wide open.
 
My advise like others have said ,don’t for any reason marry someone you haven’t spent time with in their home and met his people(family and friends ) Get to know this person properly before committing yourself .Even if you get to see him now the process with this COVID backlog will still take nothing less than 8 to 12 months 
 
Immigration is a very expensive journey even with a joint sponsor, 
 
Just a few mins ago I read on this site of a woman that said the husband has a wife and kid all the while they are married and I felt so sorry for her, this is the reason I always advise people going into it to make sure they do all due diligence(your own investigation ) and convinced without doubt to avoid regrets. Though one can’t know it all.
 

My husband's first interview was on his birthday in 2017 and did not end as we hoped.    His third and final trip to Islamabad embassy happened to be on my birthday.  After spending 4 hours at the embassy he walked out with Visa in hand (yes this actually happened)!!!
 
Alhamdulillah!!!!
 
I'll update more later after I get over the initial shock.  
 
Ahmed is coming home!!!
 
 
 

Thanks! 
 
We are gonna cross out fingers! We applied a week later. Send positive vibes 🤗

When did you guys sent the application? 
 
congrats!

Congratulations! What is your local state? 
do you have kids? Thanks 

I just checked out of curiosity and as of May 14th my card is being produced yay!! SRC service center, no interview, biometrics were done mid November 

Hello ! 
I thought I'll share some good news! I just checked my status and it said on may 12th new card is being produced! no interview, filed sometime during first week of June 2019. Texas center :) good luck everybody

Hello,
 
I just got notification from case tracker app that my card is being produced. 
My timeline is 
6/17/19 - sent files
6/27/19 - got receipt text
11/17/19 - biometric
4/17/19 - card is being produced 
 
AZ center
 
I’m really surprised that it was faster than I thought. I thought it might be delay due to the situation that we have now! 
 
I can’t wait for my card to be shipped!

good luck guys!

Interview tomorrow😁

Finally 

Got approved yesterday. The whole process took 30 minutes walking in to out the door of the building. There was no one else doing interviews at the time but us. The interview itself inside the lady's office took 10 minutes. The USCIS officer  took us both at the same time and had our file with every paper we've submitted for this process.
She asked, how did you two meet? When did you start dating? Who proposed? How was the proposal? do you have kids?
At the same time she was filling out a form and checking some information like: full name, SSN, address.
At the end she said we were approved and that we should get the new card in a week or so.

Thanks @Boketto and @oodlesofpoodles! It's annoying, but at least other people are in the same boat 😐 
 
Hopefully we'll get some kind of update soon!

Mine’s exactly the same. I think it’s normal and theyre just slow.