dfw2019

On 7/19/2021 at 10:46 AM, striking19 said:

Got my surrender certificate last week. It took about 10 days from handing my application package to Fedex and receiving the letter and canceled passport delivered to me. Pleasantly surprised! 

 

On to the OCI portion now....

Which Indian embassy did you send your renunciation application?

I have mailed my application via fedex on 19-Jul-2021 to Houston and hoping I will get certificate within 2 weeks.

Received passport for myself, spouse and kids on 6/28. Still waiting for original documents from 17 days.

No one is picking up customer service calls.

Anyone have ideas how to contact them?

Today is 8th day after U have received my passport.

Still waiting for Naturalization Certificate.

Did anyone wait so long to receive back original documents?

Just now received email that my passport is approved.

Applied: 05/27/2021 (expedited with priority shipping)

In Process: 06/02/2021

Approved: 06/25/2021

I hope I will receive passport tomorrow or Monday.

Received update today that state department received my passport application yesterday and is "IN PROCESS".

Submitted: 5/27/2021 (expedited with priority shipping)

In  Process: 6/2/2021

Checks Cashed: 6/3/2021

I have applied for expedited passport with priority shipping on 5/27 and online status still shows "Not Available" after 6 days.

Any idea how long does it takes for online status to show as "Received" or "In Process"?

Also checked my bank account and check is not yet cashed out.

Did anyone tried updating SSN after naturalization without submitting original naturalization certificate? 
 

Next I have infopass to get certified copies of naturalization certificate.

wondering if social security administration accept certified copy?

I have changed my name via N-400. Thats why I need to update DL, SSN, Bank Accounts etc.. as soon as possible.

Texas law says that within 30 days of name change, I need to update Drivers License.

If you are not changing name, you can update DL, SSN after few weeks. No need to hurry now.

However, even without name change, I recommend updating. Because if your DL record do not show Citizenship Status, when you DL renew is due in future, you cannot renew online and have to visit DPS every few years.

If Citizenship status is not updated in SSN, when you change jobs or request any social security benefits you may face some challenges.

Also DPS will not allow to renew your DL online if your SSN do not show Citizen status.

Question on judicial oaths.

I have heard that some field offices are not giving name change certificates signed by judge at the time of oath ceremony. Instead they are mailing them after couple of weeks.

Anyone who recently attended your judicial oath in Dallas received name change certificate on the same day along with naturalization certificate?

I have my oath ceremony next week. If they do not give name change certificate on same day, I'm concerned I cannot apply for US passport or update DL and SSN card.

I would appreciate if anyone can share their experiences

Yesterday, I have received oath ceremony notice for 14-May. Finally big sigh of relief after a long wait (17 months from date of filing to oath ceremony date). I have requested for name change.

Anyone who filed N400 in Dallas and requested name change are awaiting oath ceremony?

Myself and wife attended interviews and they have approved. We are waiting for oath date.

My wife is waiting since 2 months. Is anyone in the same situation?

Anyone who filed N400 in Dallas and requested name change are awaiting oath ceremony?

Myself and wife attended interviews and they have approved. We are waiting for oath date.

My wife is waiting since 2 months. Is anyone in the same situation?

16 hours ago, persiankitten said:

My husband had his interview in March 2020. He passed. Has been waiting for his oath ceremony for almost a year 😂

Wow. That is shocking to wait so long. Which field office did he file? Dallas?

Also, asking for name change can cause months delay for oath.

1 hour ago, bzbee said:

Congratulations! Only one step left, almost there.

And happy to know that the interviews are not disrupted by the Covid spike, was a bit worried that they might cancel the interviews too like they did the oaths. One more month for my interview 🤞

 

Did the IO give a time frame for the Oath? Since yours is a name change it might take a month or two. I read on another forum that the courts still haven't released the schedule yet. Please do post an update when you know your Oath date & place. If you are under the Northern District, you can check the schedule here (if & when they update it) - http://www.txnd.uscourts.gov/naturalization-ceremony-schedule 

 

I'm in eastern district and they do not publish their schedule online. My wife was approved on 18-Nov with name change and still waiting for oath date. During my interview officer is guessing eastern district will schedule before end of Feb. However, he is not sure as it all depends on the court & Judge availability. Not in USCIS hands. I do not have outside country travel plans and can wait for couple of months. Thats why decided to go ahead with name change.

3 hours ago, cookiemonsta said:

Did you have a combo I751/N400 interview? If so, did they ask anything particular? Also, did they use the 2008 civics questions? did they ask you 10 questions or once u answer 6 correctly you move forward!

Not a combo interview. I have applied on 5 year employment based GC category.

They have asked 2008 questions. 2020 version of questions are applicable only when you apply on or after 1-Dec-2020. I have applied in Dec 2019.

Today I have attended the interview in Dallas and office approved my case.

I have requested for name change and waiting for oath notice.

Today I have attended the interview in Dallas and office approved my case.

I have requested for name change and waiting for oath notice.

4 minutes ago, sunshine_84 said:

 

no name change... oath was on 1/12 and interview done end of November.

Hmm. Did they specify the reason for cancellation?

5 minutes ago, sunshine_84 said:

 

See my post above yours. Oath are being cancelled lately.

What is her interview date & oath date?

Did she ask for name change. Because name change oaths are done via court whereas regular oaths are done by USCIS.

My wife attended her interview on 18-Nov in Dallas and  was approved the same day.

However, no new on oath ceremony. Today is is 45th day since her interview is completed.

She requests name change. Is anyone in similar situation?

On 12/14/2020 at 9:36 PM, dal2021 said:

Hi all got my interview notice in mail ,

What documents do you need to take with you for interview??

is there a document checklist ??

plz share 

thank you 

Last month my wife attended interview with lots of documents. Immigration officer asked only the following:

1. Interview Letter

2. Green Card

3. Passport

4. Drivers License

I would suggest to take the following as well.

1. Last 5 years tax transcripts from IRS (you can download from IRS website)

2. If you have any traffic citations or fines, proof to show you have paid the fines or any court documentation like court disposition letter.

If you are applying citizenship base don 3-year rule. they may ask additional documents.

For 5-year based, I don't think you need to take any other documents.

On 12/9/2020 at 1:50 PM, dal2021 said:

HI dfw2019,

wondering if you received the actual USPS Mail in  your mailbox ?

how long did it take to get the Interview notice ?

Still waiting for letter via USPS. Usually we need to wait for a week for letter.

22 hours ago, sunshine_84 said:

 

Congrats! When did you had your naturalization interview? My wife had on 11/29 and still shows "Oath Ceremony Will Be Scheduled".

 

Did your wife asked for name change. Name changes require oath administered by a federal judge and will take few weeks.

My wife attended her interview on 18-Nov in Dallas and waiting for oath date. She asked for name change.

I have received my interview date on Friday. Filed on 12-Dec-2019 from Dallas and Interview is on 11-Jan-2021.

They will post the letter usually the next business day. I got interview scheduled status yesterday and today after 9am letter showed up under documents tab. For some filers letter did not show up until few days.

Since you have not filed online, I'm not sure if it will show up online. Anyways you will get it via USPS mail within a week after online status changed to interview scheduled.