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Yayy I am a US Citizen now! Just came back from my oath ceremony  Finally this immigration journey has finally concluded for me..
 
I would like to thanks this group who actually helped me in answering most of my questions. Keep faith you all are in line for celebration 
 
Filing Date: Jan 15th
Interview: April 30th
Oath Ceremony: May 17th
 

It's official! 🙌🏼🇺🇸 Louisville, KY
 
My timeline:

01/13/2024 - Submitted the application. We received your Form N-400, Application for Naturalization, and sent you a receipt notice 01/13/3024 - USCIS will run the same security checks and use your biometric data as in the past; however, it is not necessary for you to appear at a USCIS Application Support Center (ASC) for a biometrics appointment. The biometrics fee will not be refunded. 01/13/2024 - Case Is Being Actively Reviewed By USCIS. Estimated time* until case decision: approx. 7 months. Our records show nothing is outstanding at this time. We will let you know if we need anything from you.  01/31/2024 - Case Is Being Actively Reviewed By USCIS. Estimated time* until case decision: approx. 5 months 02/14/2024 - On February 21, 2024, we scheduled an interview for your Form N-400, Application for Naturalization. Estimated time* until case decision: approx. 7 months 04/11/2024 - Interview  04/11/2024 - We recommended that your Form N-400, Application for Naturalization, be approved. Your case was submitted for quality review. 04/11/2024 - Your Form N-400, Application for Naturalization, was placed in line for oath ceremony scheduling. 04/12/2024 - Oath Ceremony Notice Was Mailed 05/02/2024 - Oath Ceremony

Hello guys
 
I had my oath ceremony today at the Courthouse here in Miami, FL.
Exactly 15 days after my Interview. It was beautiful! 
 
 

Just keep it. I've always kept everything. 

After citizenship is done and you have a passport? My husband and I recently went through boxes and boxes of stuff. First we made sure to scan everything, including old evidences, official documents, official correspondence, NOAs, and anything pertinent to the case history. We made many digital copies and labeled them thoroughly. Once that was done we only saved official items/correspondences/NOAs, and important documents. That came to a small stack of papers and we put that into a safe. It's weird how some stuff is hard to let go, but it brought back some memories.

I will keep the approval notices which amounts to...4-5 pages? But that's all, everything else if I ever need it I already have scans (AOS, ROC, N-400) and there's always FOIA.
 
I asked to have the oath late June due to surgery and hope that it doesn't create too many problems. I rationally know the online status doesn't mean much but it's still on Interview was Scheduled grrr. I do have an approval on hands so I know it will be fine.

My advice is to keep original case receipts and approval letters in addition to what you're keeping.
 
In addition, it wouldn't hurt to scan everything you have and store in the cloud AND USB stick AND computer. Keeping three copies in three different places ensures you can recover data after natural disaster / fire or computer malfunction.
 
You never know when you may be asked again to reprove everything. The chance of it happening is low, but it would be hard if you destroy all evidence.
 
It's a lot of work to scan, but the cost of storing it in the cloud is free or close to 0.

Re-posting from the I-751 thread. Back from my I-751/N400 interview at the Fairfax office. In a surprising turn of events it was a virtual interview. The officer told me it would be a combo interview, but they never called my spouse in. I had uploaded lots of evidence documents with my N400 (combining finances, taxes, leases etc.) and that seemed to have sped it up.
 
Interview lasted 10 minutes - civics questions first (how many senators, how long do they serve, what rights are protected in the first amendment, who is the speaker of the house, two US holidays, promise you make when becoming a citizen), confirmed address, updated a couple of errors I made on the N400 form, and asked if we had filed taxes. Done and conditionally approved pending I-751 approval - said it would take 2-3 days for the I-751 to get transferred, 2-3 weeks for approval, oath scheduling could be as fast as a couple of weeks. I let them know i was travelling all of May and they said they would shoot for June.

We don’t 
 
and good luck to you! Yours is coming soon 🙏

Congratulations :))

Just finished the I-751 + N-400 combo interview at the St. Louis, MO office.
 
Went in at 9:10 and came out at 9:31. US citizen spouse was present for the first 5 ish minutes and then it was just me later. Officer just verified all the dates and asked 6 questions and then verified my driver's license + passport + (expired) green card + SSN card. They took away my OPT EAD (was on F-1 visa before I met my spouse) and the EAD/AP combo card, lol.
 
They did not take any copies from me that I had printed, and didn't look at any other original documentation.
 
At the end they gave me a sheet of paper that said they have recommended my approval and that they will send oath ceremony appointment via USPS. Case status changed for I-751 as approved and for N-400 as oath ceremony will be mailed.

My interview was yesterday at 3 pm in Los Angeles. I got there around 2:30. Apparently it's good to be a little early as people online said there's often a lot of people lined up outside before security. In my case, there wasn't anyone lol. Went through security quickly, went to the 8th floor to meet a lady who did some kind of 'check in' I assume, and she sent us to a different waiting area. 
We sat down to wait by 2:40 and I spent a little bit of time on my phone before deciding to go over my flashcards (that I made for the civics test) one more time. I didn't get to go over many, since my name was called just minutes later. I forgot to check the time but I'm pretty sure it was a little earlier than 3pm. I was quite nervous, so waiting 5 or 10 minutes less was nice.

The lady was so lovely and nice. It didn't even feel like she was the one taking the interview, I was expecting someone very serious and intimidating! She asked for my passport, greencard and California ID. We talked a little bit, she kinda threw the questions out there almost as if it was part of our conversation. 
My questions were:
- why do some states have more Representatives than other states?
- where is the statue of liberty?
- what did Susan B Anthony do?
- who signs bills to become laws?
- name ONE branch or part of the government
- who vetoes bills? 

Because my answers to the last 3 questions were all 'the President', the lady asked me if I knew a different answer to question 5. So even though the question says to name ONE, I guess it's smart to prepare to have an extra answer where possible.

After the questions she asked me if I wanted to take the oath immediately. I wasn't expecting this, but I thought might as well. We were running out of time, so she quickly went over some info about the oath and if I understood everything. She then rushed me downstairs. The interview part was no more than 20 minutes, and a good part of it I was waiting because she had to type some things and the computer was taking it's sweet time lol. Even though my husband and I didn't submit a lot of evidence of our relationship, I did not have to show any additional proof at all.

Downstairs we checked in at another lady, handed her some papers that I was given and my greencard. I received another packet, a little flag and a paper with the pledge of allegiance on it. I had a different hair color when I had my biometrics appt, so I was asked if I wanted to take a new photo, which I did (this new photo was used on my cert of Naturalization). Another 10-15 minutes later we were welcomed by the man that would take the oath. We all lined up in the front, and repeated after him. After that he called our names one by one to hand us our Certificate of Naturalization. After that he gave all of us time to take photo's, including with himself for whoever wanted to
My husband was able to be with me the whole time, apart from the interview itself. Since I was quite nervous and I'm pretty shy, that was very pleasant. The whole experience was VERY nice and quick. 

I hope this helps anyone  If anyone still has any questions, let me know!  
 

This morning I had my naturalization interview in Houston. I just wanted to share my experience. The appointment was at 10:10am and I was at the door at 9:50am when I was asked for the appointment notice. I went through security and when I was putting my belt back I heard an officer shout my name on the hallway. He then rapidly conducted me inside his room down the hallway. The only documents he asked for were my passport, my driver’s license and my LPR card. He started with the civics questions, which he probably stopped before 10. It seems like he was typing my questions. Then he asked me to read one sentence and to write another sentence in his tablet, after spending a minute or two to make it work. Then he asked me if I support the constitution and some other questions after that in the form, including if I understood the oath and its requirements. Then he asked me to confirm some personal information in the tablet. At that point he already had the results form filled out and ready to hand it to me, which he did right after that. The officer seemed to be in a rush and at some point mumbled something about something going on over there at 10am. He said I should be getting the appointment in the mail. I asked if there’s a way to expedite due to urgent family matters back home and he said that he can’t do anything about it. I’d say the whole thing lasted 15-20 minutes. Let me know if y’all have any questions. 

Had my interview at 10:55 but got called around 11:30. Everything was done by 12:00 and now waiting for same day ceremony at 2:00 pm. 
 
Atlanta FO. 

I attended my swearing in ceremony on March 26th so the chapters of my life involving USCIS are now over. 

I can’t tell you the relief I feel! I’ve found the entire journey quite stressful and anxiety inducing being in limbo for the past 5 years.  For those waiting for news and feeling a similiar way, hang on in there. Your time is coming and it’s worth the wait. ✨

Interview scheduled April 30th Dallas Field
Office !!
 

N400- Applied on Jan 15th
Biometrics Resue - Feb 27th
 

Just had my interview! Approved on the spot and in line for oath ceremony scheduling, though my online status says my application is in quality review.
 
We went through the civic questions first, then the writing and speaking test. After I passed the IO went through my application, confirming most of my basic information, then ran through the roster of "Yes/No" questions.
 
Civic questions that I was asked:
- Why does the flag have 13 stripes?
- Why does the flag have 50 stars?
- Who is the Chief Justice?
- If the President and Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
- What are two ways that American citizens can participate in their democracy?
- What ocean is on the East Coast?
 
They did not ask me for any additional evidence, though I brought a boatload. Maybe the appearance of my big file box was enough, haha. I opted out of my name change, so they had me sign off on the change on my application, then once more on a form confirming that I was willing to take the oath of allegiance. After that, she printed a piece of paper that showed instructions while waiting for my oath ceremony to be scheduled.

Interview scheduled for April 11, hooray! I was worried about an interview later in the year due some health issues but since it's going to be next month that won't be problem. This is the first time USCIS actually scheduled something in my favor lol

Hey all,
I was writing earlier that I applied on February 22nd, in NYC, under 3 year rule and after vawa approved, and did not get any Bio reuse notice, so guess what, 2 days ago the status of the case changed to Actively reviewed by USCIS. And today I just logged in to my Uscis account and checked the Notices, and noticed the Biometrics reuse notice! 
 
So, now my timeline is as follows:
February 22nd - filed N400 online in NYC, receipt notice right away
February 29th - Case status changed to “Case is being actively reviewed by USCIS”
February 29th - Notice of Biometrics reuse appeared under Notices tab
 

Hi guys! I just received the status update that my Interview Was Scheduled!
I applied on 01/12/2024 under the 3-year rule. Received both Receipt Notice and Biometrics Reuse Notice the same day on my online account. 
I applied 66 days before my 3rd year anniversary as a LPR. 
Interview date is April 3rd, after my 3rd year anniversary. Miami Field Office. 
 

My interview was scheduled! April 3rd is the big day! 😄 

Neither I. There’s nothing to be worried about. It’s just a part of the process. I saw some people didn’t have biometrics reuse had to go to get them done and still got their interviews pretty quick.

I just got notified that my interview was scheduled! I'm in shock at how fast that was!
 
NOA/biometrics reuse: 1/10/2024
Interview scheduled: 1/24/2024
Interview: 2/28/2024
FO: Pittsburgh, PA
 
Now I can start studying! 

Got my interview scheduled as well! February 27th, wasn’t expecting to get it so quickly.

Hey all!
 
I filed for N400 Jan 14 online and today I received a notification that my interview was scheduled for Feb 27. But nothing on my pending I-765, which is making me wonder if I need to notify USCIS to request a combined interview...any thoughts? I filed after having my green card for 3 years on the basis of a US spouse. 
 
Thanks so much!
 
Timeline for N400
Filed: Online Jan 14, 2024.
FO: Washington, DC (Fairfax)
NOA: Jan 14, 2024
Biometrics Reused: Jan 14, 2024
Notice for Interview: Jan 22, 2024
Interview Date: Feb 27, 2024