TheDude123

I did my interview today and got my citizenship ♥️

My schedule was 1:50 pm, got in 1:35 out 3:15, total 1:40 with citizenship in hand. awesome.

TL;DR

Don't take it too seriously, it's a quick and welcomey process if you are basically eligible.  

More detailed for the one who cares:

(as gratitude to this amazing thread)

security check airport style, 

body temperature, 

2 min check-in (showing notice), 

waiting room, 5 min, 30 ppl, social distancing and all.

calling my number,

A nice smiling lady escorts me to a private cubicle office.

*my HB 120bps*

Virtual interview: 

computer screen, 

tablet, 

headset with mic

printer and empty outgoing documents bin (for green card and sign documents)

been asked by escort lady to take from my 4lb documents bag:

Driver's license, green card, my foreign passport. the rest in the draw.

Very nice smiley officer on screen, 

I start by standing and "swear to say the truth..so help me god" 

check basic details, showing driver's license, green card, passport. 

asking for my SSN number, I am like, I don't know it by heart, I have it here, taking it from the draw.

then the civil test, 6 easy questions. not the complex, but I bet it's purely random. 

then reading (on a tablet) - 4 words. lol.

writing on a tablet 8 words, 

Wrote lincoln incorrectly. don't seem to care much. 

the Officer tells me I am done with the test, congratulations, the printer spits my N-652 (test approval) for me to keep, and now for the N-400 eligibility test:

Basically, we went throw MOST of the questions in it, but quickly, found two mistakes I did, one, for example, I was married only 1 in my life, my wife (apparently) ZERO times, guess I like them fresh

after the long whole yes\no questions part from the n-400, showing me on the tablet the two fixes for my approval. printer spit, I sign, left on document bin with my green card. 

Congratulate me again, and escort me out for my Oath. 

Waiting room, 15 min, calling me to another room, 3 people with me, standing over a desk, an Officer came, smiling (under the mask), congratulate us, we like froze like popsicles...

repeat after me.. Oath of Allegiance.

congratulate again, "you can klap yourself, it's a big moment for you". 

got envelop with my certification, passport request form and vote registered pages, and a small flag. done.

I think my main point, I came too stressed, learn all 100 questions by heart, prepare everything, came ready for a war, eventually, it was a very smooth process, and I wish you all to come more relaxed than me.

I hope for all of you the same smooth and nice process, I heard that it is easy, but still came too heavy, light a bit, its a celebration time, not test time

That's my 2 cents, good luck to all. 

p.s.

photocopy in UPS south center, 10 min drive, good advice.

also my passport USPS appointment is tomorrow morning. thanks to this thread. 🙏

feel free to PM if needed.

1 hour ago, MGMA said:

You can expedite the passport, it will take 4-6 weeks. Make sure you pay for express shipping both ways. Do you have travel plans? If so and you have an air ticket, I heard you can contact a representative with proof of your air ticket and they will expedite it more after you apply. Can you please keep us updated if you went that rout? I hope I will be doing this and wish to hear other people experience. 

Thanks for your reply. I did all what you mentioned. my plans still ov evaluation phase, just checking my options. 

If I will do the air ticket thingy, will keep you posted. 

I have my interview on 05/11/21, and scheduled USPS Passport Appointment for day after. 

looking for ways to make it faster than 4-6 weeks.  

Do you have any tips\ideas how should I expedite the passport process? 

Hey guys, 

lets us all update this anonymous spreadsheet dedicated to (Miami n400 filers) to get a good understanding what timeline to expect. 

It works so good on other locations. 

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1FZ9Ms8WFv1WA9UnCzxBJzkNJkYmu-ViBixIkZnTKeRo/edit#gid=0

how it works:

*all information on USCIS website

1) you add the name on the forum (a)

2) you add your filling date (b)

3) when you get notified you update (d) - Interview date received?

Over time it can become very useful data and we can add predictions, but we need the data to start rolling.. 

if you want to see how it looks like, see Seattle Spreadsheet here. 

*You can get notification for changes on spreadsheet if you add this feature

3 minutes ago, mikeEmikeEmike said:

Silly question, but is it reasonable for someone to wait for the applicant in the parking lot? It seems like I won't be allowed inside the building on interview day.

I don't see any reason why not, I've been there for my fingerprint, the parking lot seems like managed by a private company and outside of the building, so as long as you pay the (I think) 12$ fee, you can nap there if you want. 

https://goo.gl/maps/3cE5z9aAcQW2M5Yd9

2 hours ago, MGMA said:

Congratulations. I will say interview 7th or 8th 

Thanks! Ill bet for 5th or 6th

Guys, according to latest trends, what do you say about moving the interview estemate from 10 to 5 points?

Got update today! 10 days before predicted in spreadsheet. 

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1FcItCasVItCDsUNEbDu15IRQ-AbDMRJWsiljwtz5WRI/edit#gid=1497976778 updated. 

interview date will be update when send by mail...

I thought I will get email or SMS when they updated it, but so far got nothing. 

attached screenshot of how it looks like, not sure why the right counter is showing 9 months.. seems awfully broken feature.. 

@seahawk24 you are next 🥳

2 hours ago, Kam🇺🇸 said:

Same as you noting 👍🙃

@MGMA @kam I have it, and its just my submitted N-400 to download

3 hours ago, Deco20 said:

Mine says next milestone is attend interview whereas I have to go for biometrics first. Just USCIS trying another random tool, VJ's spreadsheet is more accurate.

@Deco20 I got exact same message, and according to the spreadsheet I should get notification every day now, what is your filling date?

Edit: I see it now, June 2020, I am dec 19, so I wonder what causing it..

8 hours ago, AWTY? said:

@TheDude123 are you the next person up on the sheet? EXCITING!

super excited!

I saw they change the UI today, but no date stated there yet.. 

will check another gazillion times tomorrow 🤘

3 hours ago, mikeEmikeEmike said:

We just got the interview notification email today, 13 days earlier than predicted on the sheet. Updated the row! 

Thanks for the update. I hope you will get the dat you preferred. 

1 minute ago, mbalih said:

I just checked to put your mind at ease, looks like the site is down...not just you 🙂

Thank you! 🙌

Is the website down to everyone or this is personal? did I check too often? 

After login I am getting the below error, both my Mobile and PC. 

500 Error
We're sorry, something went wrong.
The page you are looking for may not exist or is temporarily unavailable.

On 3/27/2021 at 6:00 AM, vsky said:

I filed on 11/19/2019. Interview is scheduled for 4/26

That's a wonderful news! its second update in a raw that improves the waiting for notification days from average of 510 days to 493 days! 

@vsky Can you please update this timeline in our N-400 Seattle Tracker that's will helps us all  (I will happily update it behalf of you if its okay with you) 

also this post can be great friendly reminder about the existence of this great tool.

9 minutes ago, ReasonableOrange8 said:

 

 

Filing date

Biometrics Appt

Interview date received?

Date Interview notification received online

Interview date

Approved? (Y/N)

Notes

10/25/2019

11/21/2019

N

03/17/2021

<-predicted based on last 7 data points, when you get your actual interview notification, replace and add a note how early/late your prediction was. Thank you!

March 10, 2021 Interview Was Scheduled

 

Just logged in my USCIS and saw an update! Will update when I got an interview date.

Congratulations! that 7 days before estimations, that's great news!

2 hours ago, JFH said:

FINALLY!!! My status has changed to “interview scheduled”! No document displayed yet. It must have only changed in the last 20 minutes as I have been checking constantly all day. I imagine I will have the appointment letter on the online portal tomorrow. 

Congrats! its such a good news!

every time I check the (amazing) spreadsheet for updates, I check to see if you finally update it with interview. 

so happy for you! next step interview in a month! best of luck and happy birthday 🎂