Babu Frik

we just did both in NYC, you should have no problem, schedule your appointment before hand, once it's within the 14 day window, there were plenty of appointments when we booked last minute.

we applied for both and got both, we didn't get them the same day, it depends when your trip is, we came back 2-3 days later

Saw after I replied, am just catching up on posts

will probably vary by your office, but they didn't start until 30min after waiting for late pople, then after that it was 10-15 min

At our location they don't take photos, you have to bring them, so I think you need to check the details for the specific location, and they took the 2 photos we had, I'm guessing because we also got a passport card.

getting an urgent passport was easy peasy When you make an appointment they'll ask if you have a trip within 14 days

The social security office was the worst part of the whole experience. Then they also combined the first and middle name and they told us they'd need the certificate of naturalization in order to fix it, so we had to go home to get it and come back.

It's a coin toss really, depends on the officer and individual case. Each one is unique

Typo outside=guests

From all the posts I've seen online of various locations, I've never seen a first not being allowed. O I should have mentioned, guests had to wait in the waiting room. I think the court room ones, outside sit in the back and can observe

Picking it up today, very easy process. Yes guests are allowed. Ours was in the office where the interview was and was quick. Didn't even give a flag or pamphlet. Others have it in a court room and a judge gives a speech. Can't really complain for how quick we got the appointment.

Travel has to be within 14 days, so just wait until that window. They might give it a few days later, but won't hold onto your docs

Do you happen to be traveling across the border? Because you'll have to wait till you get a passport as well one you take the oath. Maybe there's an agency near you that has same day service.

poopy works for me! 💩

Well today was the day, what a bitter sweet moment. So we arrived around 20min before the scheduled time. We tried getting there earlier, but train delays. When we got there, there was a huge line which had us worried. It moved very slow, then got a little faster. And much like the airport, people couldn't manage to stay in line, tried all gathering in front, many were way too early and the guards had to repeatedly tell them they'll not going to let them in and come back later, but they didnt' seem to understand. Surprisingly the security line inside moved faster, then it was a fight to get on an elevator. We ended up just being a few minutes later, which wasn't a problem because they didn't start until 30 min after anyway. But still nerve wracking. Despite asking people to dress well, a lot could care less, someone didn't even wear deodorant unfortunately 😅 It was about 15 min max and we were out of there, quite surprising. I read the ones that take place in court rooms are actually longer. They only gave the certificate, not even a folder! luckily we brought one, though that was kinda poopy. Actually going to miss the process a bit, minus all the waiting. Maybe I should apply to be an officer 😆

they're generated by random from the list, so the questions he was asked aren't specifically helpful, could be you are asked none of them.

I found one that doesn't have any text. On Etsy you can buy a customized one, but I think they'll still using the same ones that are on amazon, just maybe buying direct from China

None of these apply, do I need to provide anything from here? They also ask for the A number. Is that needed if already naturalized?

They won't even accept that certified one, it's more for overseas stuff. I'm thinking if I should get one of those certificate holders everyone gets on amazon, they look made in china quality. regarding the urgent passport, I did take a look at appointments and they have lots in the coming week, so it doesn't look like they're scarce

I was looking for if they give you a folder or something for the certificate and came upon this post, but it's not the flex they think it is. https://www.uscis.gov/archive/how-do-i-obtain-an-authenticated-copy-of-a-certificate-of-naturalization

no it makes sense, sounds like the appointments fill up and someone might actually need the appointment for more legit reasons

I didn't realize that, I had seen a bunch of people on reddit saying they had done that. Good to know.

CR1 are probably married longer before becoming a resident, but many don't live together until that point

circling back on this, took us 4.5 months

that's great! Glad it all worked out for you and there was a quick turnaround time for the interview.