Alonso Ramirez

Hello everyone,
 
After 20 years in this country I became a US Citizen today. I wanted to share my interview experience with everyone. I interviewed at the San Bernardino, CA office.
 
Walked in, went through security and provided the front desk lady the first page of the interview notice I received. I was about 10 minutes early. I was called by an officer right on time. I went into his office and he asked for my ID and green card, then immediately made me swear in. He introduced himself and went straight to the civics questions. I hadn’t even finished sitting down before he started asking the questions. Answered all six correctly in about 45 seconds. He didn’t go through my application beyond asking me briefly about a traffic ticket in 2008 and asked if I had fines (ticket was dismissed). Then he asked me about the trip I made to Europe in 2015 and how I liked it. Then he asked the “yes and no” questions, which was about 60 seconds. Then he printed out a paper saying Congratulations! and that I had been recommended for approval. He ushered me out of the floor and asked me to take that form and my green card to the first floor where I’d do the oath and receive my certificate. The entire interview took approximately 7 minutes. 
 
Downstairs I went straight to the table where the lady was located with a lap top and gave me a document to put my address and sign. I went to a table on the side, filled out the paperwork and went back to her. Then she gave me a packet with the passport info and asked me to sit and wait. Five other people walked in and did the same as me. Then about 5 minutes later she asked all six of us to stand, we did the oath, and got our certificates. Then I left. 
 
The entire thing from the moment I entered took about 20 to 25 minutes. The entire citizenship process took approximately 12.5 months. 
 
Hope everyone’s process is as smooth as mine. After 8 years of using Visa Journey to fill out my green card paperwork, removal of conditions, and citizenship, I can’t believe this will be my last topic and now I’m finally done. 
 
Thanks for all the help everyone provided over the years. You have all been fantastic! 

Now a lot of USCIS offices are doing on the spot swearing in ceremonies instead of larger events due to covid. 

Hello everyone,
 
After 20 years in this country I became a US Citizen today. I wanted to share my interview experience with everyone. I interviewed at the San Bernardino, CA office.
 
Walked in, went through security and provided the front desk lady the first page of the interview notice I received. I was about 10 minutes early. I was called by an officer right on time. I went into his office and he asked for my ID and green card, then immediately made me swear in. He introduced himself and went straight to the civics questions. I hadn’t even finished sitting down before he started asking the questions. Answered all six correctly in about 45 seconds. He didn’t go through my application beyond asking me briefly about a traffic ticket in 2008 and asked if I had fines (ticket was dismissed). Then he asked me about the trip I made to Europe in 2015 and how I liked it. Then he asked the “yes and no” questions, which was about 60 seconds. Then he printed out a paper saying Congratulations! and that I had been recommended for approval. He ushered me out of the floor and asked me to take that form and my green card to the first floor where I’d do the oath and receive my certificate. The entire interview took approximately 7 minutes. 
 
Downstairs I went straight to the table where the lady was located with a lap top and gave me a document to put my address and sign. I went to a table on the side, filled out the paperwork and went back to her. Then she gave me a packet with the passport info and asked me to sit and wait. Five other people walked in and did the same as me. Then about 5 minutes later she asked all six of us to stand, we did the oath, and got our certificates. Then I left. 
 
The entire thing from the moment I entered took about 20 to 25 minutes. The entire citizenship process took approximately 12.5 months. 
 
Hope everyone’s process is as smooth as mine. After 8 years of using Visa Journey to fill out my green card paperwork, removal of conditions, and citizenship, I can’t believe this will be my last topic and now I’m finally done. 
 
Thanks for all the help everyone provided over the years. You have all been fantastic! 

As the other person stated, I was not told anything before the interview, but I knew it was a possibility as I read here that some people received that. 

Hello everyone,
 
After 20 years in this country I became a US Citizen today. I wanted to share my interview experience with everyone. I interviewed at the San Bernardino, CA office.
 
Walked in, went through security and provided the front desk lady the first page of the interview notice I received. I was about 10 minutes early. I was called by an officer right on time. I went into his office and he asked for my ID and green card, then immediately made me swear in. He introduced himself and went straight to the civics questions. I hadn’t even finished sitting down before he started asking the questions. Answered all six correctly in about 45 seconds. He didn’t go through my application beyond asking me briefly about a traffic ticket in 2008 and asked if I had fines (ticket was dismissed). Then he asked me about the trip I made to Europe in 2015 and how I liked it. Then he asked the “yes and no” questions, which was about 60 seconds. Then he printed out a paper saying Congratulations! and that I had been recommended for approval. He ushered me out of the floor and asked me to take that form and my green card to the first floor where I’d do the oath and receive my certificate. The entire interview took approximately 7 minutes. 
 
Downstairs I went straight to the table where the lady was located with a lap top and gave me a document to put my address and sign. I went to a table on the side, filled out the paperwork and went back to her. Then she gave me a packet with the passport info and asked me to sit and wait. Five other people walked in and did the same as me. Then about 5 minutes later she asked all six of us to stand, we did the oath, and got our certificates. Then I left. 
 
The entire thing from the moment I entered took about 20 to 25 minutes. The entire citizenship process took approximately 12.5 months. 
 
Hope everyone’s process is as smooth as mine. After 8 years of using Visa Journey to fill out my green card paperwork, removal of conditions, and citizenship, I can’t believe this will be my last topic and now I’m finally done. 
 
Thanks for all the help everyone provided over the years. You have all been fantastic! 

Hello everyone,
 
After 20 years in this country I became a US Citizen today. I wanted to share my interview experience with everyone. I interviewed at the San Bernardino, CA office.
 
Walked in, went through security and provided the front desk lady the first page of the interview notice I received. I was about 10 minutes early. I was called by an officer right on time. I went into his office and he asked for my ID and green card, then immediately made me swear in. He introduced himself and went straight to the civics questions. I hadn’t even finished sitting down before he started asking the questions. Answered all six correctly in about 45 seconds. He didn’t go through my application beyond asking me briefly about a traffic ticket in 2008 and asked if I had fines (ticket was dismissed). Then he asked me about the trip I made to Europe in 2015 and how I liked it. Then he asked the “yes and no” questions, which was about 60 seconds. Then he printed out a paper saying Congratulations! and that I had been recommended for approval. He ushered me out of the floor and asked me to take that form and my green card to the first floor where I’d do the oath and receive my certificate. The entire interview took approximately 7 minutes. 
 
Downstairs I went straight to the table where the lady was located with a lap top and gave me a document to put my address and sign. I went to a table on the side, filled out the paperwork and went back to her. Then she gave me a packet with the passport info and asked me to sit and wait. Five other people walked in and did the same as me. Then about 5 minutes later she asked all six of us to stand, we did the oath, and got our certificates. Then I left. 
 
The entire thing from the moment I entered took about 20 to 25 minutes. The entire citizenship process took approximately 12.5 months. 
 
Hope everyone’s process is as smooth as mine. After 8 years of using Visa Journey to fill out my green card paperwork, removal of conditions, and citizenship, I can’t believe this will be my last topic and now I’m finally done. 
 
Thanks for all the help everyone provided over the years. You have all been fantastic! 

Now a lot of USCIS offices are doing on the spot swearing in ceremonies instead of larger events due to covid. 

Hello everyone,
 
After 20 years in this country I became a US Citizen today. I wanted to share my interview experience with everyone. I interviewed at the San Bernardino, CA office.
 
Walked in, went through security and provided the front desk lady the first page of the interview notice I received. I was about 10 minutes early. I was called by an officer right on time. I went into his office and he asked for my ID and green card, then immediately made me swear in. He introduced himself and went straight to the civics questions. I hadn’t even finished sitting down before he started asking the questions. Answered all six correctly in about 45 seconds. He didn’t go through my application beyond asking me briefly about a traffic ticket in 2008 and asked if I had fines (ticket was dismissed). Then he asked me about the trip I made to Europe in 2015 and how I liked it. Then he asked the “yes and no” questions, which was about 60 seconds. Then he printed out a paper saying Congratulations! and that I had been recommended for approval. He ushered me out of the floor and asked me to take that form and my green card to the first floor where I’d do the oath and receive my certificate. The entire interview took approximately 7 minutes. 
 
Downstairs I went straight to the table where the lady was located with a lap top and gave me a document to put my address and sign. I went to a table on the side, filled out the paperwork and went back to her. Then she gave me a packet with the passport info and asked me to sit and wait. Five other people walked in and did the same as me. Then about 5 minutes later she asked all six of us to stand, we did the oath, and got our certificates. Then I left. 
 
The entire thing from the moment I entered took about 20 to 25 minutes. The entire citizenship process took approximately 12.5 months. 
 
Hope everyone’s process is as smooth as mine. After 8 years of using Visa Journey to fill out my green card paperwork, removal of conditions, and citizenship, I can’t believe this will be my last topic and now I’m finally done. 
 
Thanks for all the help everyone provided over the years. You have all been fantastic! 

Hello everyone,
 
After 20 years in this country I became a US Citizen today. I wanted to share my interview experience with everyone. I interviewed at the San Bernardino, CA office.
 
Walked in, went through security and provided the front desk lady the first page of the interview notice I received. I was about 10 minutes early. I was called by an officer right on time. I went into his office and he asked for my ID and green card, then immediately made me swear in. He introduced himself and went straight to the civics questions. I hadn’t even finished sitting down before he started asking the questions. Answered all six correctly in about 45 seconds. He didn’t go through my application beyond asking me briefly about a traffic ticket in 2008 and asked if I had fines (ticket was dismissed). Then he asked me about the trip I made to Europe in 2015 and how I liked it. Then he asked the “yes and no” questions, which was about 60 seconds. Then he printed out a paper saying Congratulations! and that I had been recommended for approval. He ushered me out of the floor and asked me to take that form and my green card to the first floor where I’d do the oath and receive my certificate. The entire interview took approximately 7 minutes. 
 
Downstairs I went straight to the table where the lady was located with a lap top and gave me a document to put my address and sign. I went to a table on the side, filled out the paperwork and went back to her. Then she gave me a packet with the passport info and asked me to sit and wait. Five other people walked in and did the same as me. Then about 5 minutes later she asked all six of us to stand, we did the oath, and got our certificates. Then I left. 
 
The entire thing from the moment I entered took about 20 to 25 minutes. The entire citizenship process took approximately 12.5 months. 
 
Hope everyone’s process is as smooth as mine. After 8 years of using Visa Journey to fill out my green card paperwork, removal of conditions, and citizenship, I can’t believe this will be my last topic and now I’m finally done. 
 
Thanks for all the help everyone provided over the years. You have all been fantastic! 

Hello everyone,
 
After 20 years in this country I became a US Citizen today. I wanted to share my interview experience with everyone. I interviewed at the San Bernardino, CA office.
 
Walked in, went through security and provided the front desk lady the first page of the interview notice I received. I was about 10 minutes early. I was called by an officer right on time. I went into his office and he asked for my ID and green card, then immediately made me swear in. He introduced himself and went straight to the civics questions. I hadn’t even finished sitting down before he started asking the questions. Answered all six correctly in about 45 seconds. He didn’t go through my application beyond asking me briefly about a traffic ticket in 2008 and asked if I had fines (ticket was dismissed). Then he asked me about the trip I made to Europe in 2015 and how I liked it. Then he asked the “yes and no” questions, which was about 60 seconds. Then he printed out a paper saying Congratulations! and that I had been recommended for approval. He ushered me out of the floor and asked me to take that form and my green card to the first floor where I’d do the oath and receive my certificate. The entire interview took approximately 7 minutes. 
 
Downstairs I went straight to the table where the lady was located with a lap top and gave me a document to put my address and sign. I went to a table on the side, filled out the paperwork and went back to her. Then she gave me a packet with the passport info and asked me to sit and wait. Five other people walked in and did the same as me. Then about 5 minutes later she asked all six of us to stand, we did the oath, and got our certificates. Then I left. 
 
The entire thing from the moment I entered took about 20 to 25 minutes. The entire citizenship process took approximately 12.5 months. 
 
Hope everyone’s process is as smooth as mine. After 8 years of using Visa Journey to fill out my green card paperwork, removal of conditions, and citizenship, I can’t believe this will be my last topic and now I’m finally done. 
 
Thanks for all the help everyone provided over the years. You have all been fantastic! 

Hello everyone,
 
After 20 years in this country I became a US Citizen today. I wanted to share my interview experience with everyone. I interviewed at the San Bernardino, CA office.
 
Walked in, went through security and provided the front desk lady the first page of the interview notice I received. I was about 10 minutes early. I was called by an officer right on time. I went into his office and he asked for my ID and green card, then immediately made me swear in. He introduced himself and went straight to the civics questions. I hadn’t even finished sitting down before he started asking the questions. Answered all six correctly in about 45 seconds. He didn’t go through my application beyond asking me briefly about a traffic ticket in 2008 and asked if I had fines (ticket was dismissed). Then he asked me about the trip I made to Europe in 2015 and how I liked it. Then he asked the “yes and no” questions, which was about 60 seconds. Then he printed out a paper saying Congratulations! and that I had been recommended for approval. He ushered me out of the floor and asked me to take that form and my green card to the first floor where I’d do the oath and receive my certificate. The entire interview took approximately 7 minutes. 
 
Downstairs I went straight to the table where the lady was located with a lap top and gave me a document to put my address and sign. I went to a table on the side, filled out the paperwork and went back to her. Then she gave me a packet with the passport info and asked me to sit and wait. Five other people walked in and did the same as me. Then about 5 minutes later she asked all six of us to stand, we did the oath, and got our certificates. Then I left. 
 
The entire thing from the moment I entered took about 20 to 25 minutes. The entire citizenship process took approximately 12.5 months. 
 
Hope everyone’s process is as smooth as mine. After 8 years of using Visa Journey to fill out my green card paperwork, removal of conditions, and citizenship, I can’t believe this will be my last topic and now I’m finally done. 
 
Thanks for all the help everyone provided over the years. You have all been fantastic! 

A digital copy of the letter showed up on the website today. My appointment is schedule for March 9, 2021. Time to study! 
 
I remember some folks had their oath ceremonies right after their interviews (I am guessing to speed up the process due to COVID). Does anyone know if this is still the case? 
 
Thanks!
 

A digital copy of the letter showed up on the website today. My appointment is schedule for March 9, 2021. Time to study! 
 
I remember some folks had their oath ceremonies right after their interviews (I am guessing to speed up the process due to COVID). Does anyone know if this is still the case? 
 
Thanks!
 

Doesn't matter - you'll be filing under the 5 year rule, so the marriage you obtained your green card through won't matter for this process. Just tell the officer the truth and nothing but the truth and you'll be fine. 

I think by "reading between the lines" she meant that an employee tested positive for COVID and therefore they have to sanitize the office. They can't flat out tell you that someone tested positive because it might be a HIPAA violation, or the employee may not have permission to tell you just yet. 

Regarding the original post - good for you to come, rescheduling is a huge gamble right now between COVID and furloughs. Just get it over with before the system collapses and we have to wait two years for a simple citizenship application. 

Are you serious? She stabbed him. The real question why he is still with her.

You don’t need to worry about hour immigration status in the US- you didn’t commit fraud and you are legally here. He can threaten all he wants but the green card is YOURS: you don’t need him anymore. Don’t buy in to his threats and I suggest you block him from your phone and save the messages you have. You think USCIS who is on the brink of collapse is going to waste their resources looking/deporting you/your case with NO proof you committed fraud? Another tactic an abuser uses/thinks he can use. You have no problem applying for Naturalization 5 years from your residency date. File for divorce ASAP based on abuse. If you are ever in this situation again call police.  I’m glad you have somewhere safe to be. Move on with your life and don’t let him drag you down- no one deserves this.

https://egov.uscis.gov/processing-times/
 
Link above for anyone interested to check.

Hi there, 
 
Peruvian green card holder here, going through the citizenship process now. My wife is the US Citizen. We are a different case than yours, since we did have a big religious wedding and we did it in the US. We were never asked about my or her family, or our wedding ceremony. All she cared about was the financial or legal paperwork we submitted, like our lease, our cars, our health insurance, etc. This was back in 2013. 

Hi there, 
 
Peruvian green card holder here, going through the citizenship process now. My wife is the US Citizen. We are a different case than yours, since we did have a big religious wedding and we did it in the US. We were never asked about my or her family, or our wedding ceremony. All she cared about was the financial or legal paperwork we submitted, like our lease, our cars, our health insurance, etc. This was back in 2013. 

Nothing to freak out about - you have the approved N652. Treat it like gold until you get your next oath date. Just be patient. 

Looks like I am in the San Bernardino office. Not sure why they sent me to an LA County for the biometrics. Guess it doesn't matter. I am just happy everything is moving fast. 

Hi everyone,
 
As I mentioned before, my biometrics appointment wasn't until March 12, 2020 at 9:00AM. However, I have a series of meetings that day at work and was trying to avoid the re-scheduling process which would push my application back, so I decided to try my luck and walk-in this morning. I was assigned to the Support Center in Pomona, California. I was the second in line behind a large family. Fortunately for me (but not for the family) they brought in their receipt notice instead of their appointment notice, so the dad had to leave to look for the correct document. They did not allow the rest of the family to wait inside while the dad was looking, so they had to leave with him as well. I was next. The security guard handed me a clipboard with a brief form and gave me a number (although the "number" was really a big red later A). He informed me that since I did not have an appointment, I would have to wait as appointments take priority, and that if an appointment came in I would have to continue waiting until they had a free spot. 
 
Fortunately for me, I filled out the form very quickly and stared at the lady on the counter as she simply waited for people to be ready. She looked at me and asked if I was done, I said yes, and she said come on up. So I was the first one to do it today! She was extremely nice. She only asked for the form, the appointment notice and my green card (not my drivers license). She stamped my appointment notice with the time and code, then took my picture (yes, you can smile on this picture - I asked lol) and scanned my fingerprints. She then returned the appointment notice and my green card, and gave me a quick survey to fill out. I did it, put it in the box, and left. The whole thing took about 5 minutes. It was great and the staff was fantastic! She did mentioned that on Thursday mornings they are typically busier than this, so I guess I was blessed. 
 
While I have not seen a change on my status online, I did notice that my estimated wait time changed from March 2021 to December 2020, which is awesome. I'll update the spreadsheet!  
 
Not sure if this will help anyone, but thought I'd tell you my story in case anyone is wondering what is like to be a walk-in. 

Hi everyone,
 
As I mentioned before, my biometrics appointment wasn't until March 12, 2020 at 9:00AM. However, I have a series of meetings that day at work and was trying to avoid the re-scheduling process which would push my application back, so I decided to try my luck and walk-in this morning. I was assigned to the Support Center in Pomona, California. I was the second in line behind a large family. Fortunately for me (but not for the family) they brought in their receipt notice instead of their appointment notice, so the dad had to leave to look for the correct document. They did not allow the rest of the family to wait inside while the dad was looking, so they had to leave with him as well. I was next. The security guard handed me a clipboard with a brief form and gave me a number (although the "number" was really a big red later A). He informed me that since I did not have an appointment, I would have to wait as appointments take priority, and that if an appointment came in I would have to continue waiting until they had a free spot. 
 
Fortunately for me, I filled out the form very quickly and stared at the lady on the counter as she simply waited for people to be ready. She looked at me and asked if I was done, I said yes, and she said come on up. So I was the first one to do it today! She was extremely nice. She only asked for the form, the appointment notice and my green card (not my drivers license). She stamped my appointment notice with the time and code, then took my picture (yes, you can smile on this picture - I asked lol) and scanned my fingerprints. She then returned the appointment notice and my green card, and gave me a quick survey to fill out. I did it, put it in the box, and left. The whole thing took about 5 minutes. It was great and the staff was fantastic! She did mentioned that on Thursday mornings they are typically busier than this, so I guess I was blessed. 
 
While I have not seen a change on my status online, I did notice that my estimated wait time changed from March 2021 to December 2020, which is awesome. I'll update the spreadsheet!  
 
Not sure if this will help anyone, but thought I'd tell you my story in case anyone is wondering what is like to be a walk-in. 

I guess I am one of the lucky few - my original wait time was March 2021 and it has now changed to December 2020. Thank God!
 
Confused as to what center I will be in. I live in San Bernardino County, California, but was sent to Los Angeles County for my biometrics. So who knows!