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Interview done. Very Straightforward. Same Day Oath Ceremony. Hartford, CT. All done. 

Interview done. Very Straightforward. Same Day Oath Ceremony. Hartford, CT. All done. 

Just checked my status and its says...   December 2, 2021 Oath Ceremony Will Be Scheduled and we will mail you a letter with date, time and place. 
 
Finally it's OVER!!

Hello Vjers,
 
I had my interview today in San Francisco, CA. Phones and laptops are allowed "for note taking" (e.g., no photos or video). I was wearing ankle length boots and was not asked to take them off. You must remove all metal, keys, etc. and put it on a tray along with whatever document file or bag you're carrying. It's scanned through and then you are on your way to the second floor. You check in and a bit later your name is called, and you are let in by sort of a greeter/host. You're taken to one of the many offices and there are two iPads, one for the interviewer and one where you will do the reading/writing test and also read/review/sign whatever documents they ask you to (if needed).
Please make sure that the officer is not trying to call you. I was let in, put in a room and waited for 15 minutes with nothing happening on the iPad. I heard someone calling my name but waited there and as it turns out, two greeters had my name and only one had the right office where I was supposed to be sitting. I was sent to the wrong one (!!!!).
The second host said "good thing I came to check..." I wonder what would have happened if she just did not see me. I suppose my interview would have been rescheduled... arrrgh!
 
Anyway, onto the introductions and civic test. Officer asked probably six questions, but I only remember these (I am paraphrasing):
- Territory bought from France in 1803
- Why are there 13 stripes in the flag
- Name 3 of the original 13 states
- Who makes laws
- When was the constitution written
 
Then we proceeded to writing/reading the sentence: The President lives in the White House.
 
After that there was the N400 review. I had some additional trip after I submitted my application, so I wanted to mention that and I motioned to open my binder and pulled out the N400 copy. Officer was not upset but was very firm and told me not to take any documents out unless directed to. They sound like robots probably because it is legal stuff and they do it all day every day. Again, not mean or upset, but just firm and clear.
 
So she went over my data on the application. I filed under 3 yr rule, so she asked Date of Marriage, if I was still married, if it were the first marriage for both (it's husbands second), how did his prior marriage end, height, and the travel dates. I interjected politely to say I was not sure if it was needed, but I wanted to volunteer that I had an additional trip after I filed on 2020. She said "It is good that you mentioned it, because I see here in the system that you last entered on XX/2021." I had so many errors on my travel dates because a lot of the back to US flights were red eye, so the itinerary says one thing but the stamp on the passport says another. I was so freaked out because I was under oath and wanted to give her all these corrections (about four out of ten trips). She calmed me down and said "I can see that your entries on the application are only a day off here and there, and you are clarifying it now. This is not lying as I can see it is only one day for every entry, and these are not five month trips. I will just go ahead and note on your file that no trip was over six months."
 
Also my hair was blonde now and I had put brown on the application (original color)... she just found that funny but noted it on the data she provided for sign and review.
 
After the application we went onto the yes/no questions. This was awkward and long because she made a pause after every instance for me to say yes or no, but not just every question, every statement in every question (like those separated by commas, I'd have to say three or four times "no"). But it is what it is. At the end she asked me what the Oath of Allegiance meant in my own words (be prepared for this!), and after that she made me read it and asked to sign that I had understood the questions and what they meant, and that I was OK with being placed for oath ceremony.
 
After that she asked me to receive a paper sheet that she printed. She was very apologetic that she could not make a decision on my case due to pending background checks, but that it was nothing on my end. She said it was on theirs and that my case would eventually update so to check back later.
 
I was so sad because I almost thought I was going to be sworn in right there... She said I prepared very well but unfortunately the background checks are outside her control. Apparently my name is very common. Anyway I did hear some people being congratulated and approved and given oath invitation right then for December 15.
 
I went outside, met my husband and we went for tacos al pastor, haha.
 
When we were at the taqueria I thought of checking my online tool and it already said "Case recommended for approval. Submitted for quality review." And right after that another message "Oath ceremony will be scheduled." So I guess this is the closest I've been to the end of the road, and I take it.
 
I am sharing this super long version in case it helps someone else alleviate the stress!
 
All best and will update when I know more!
 
UnaMexicana
 
 

Mary had her interview this morning in Phoenix.  It took about five minutes after waiting about an hour.  I was outside in the car and she called me crying; I thought some disaster happened.  Took about 45 minutes then she and 5 other were naturalized.   
 
We have a trip to London next week so the only Passport Offices with openings are Honolulu, San Juan and El Paso!  We will work on reacquiring her Filipino Citizenship when we return.
 
Thanks for all the support!

Had my oath ceremony and finally my journey is OVER!
Filed March 4th (Philadelphia)
Bio reuse March 4th
Interview Nov 15th
Oath ceremony Nov 29th
My last and final status update
 

 

Yes, although it depends on the Global Entry office. I got a same day passport in Detroit and thought i would use GE office in Michigan on the same day. However, they were far from helpful  (pretty rude actually). Suffice to say, I got it changed in my home state of ohio later that week with no issues or appointment. Walk in, explain your circumstances and they will update their records. However, if you want the physical GE card updated, there is a fee (not worth it nor needed).

The journey finally done, thank you everyone for your tip and trick!
Wife sent her N400 application on August 2021
Original tracking show 13 months, then in October we got a schedule interview in the mail for November, totally surprised.
She went in her interview / test yesterday in Southern CA (San Bernadino) and passed her interview. 
USCIS did naturalization ceremony and issue the certificate same day / same location.
Best of luck everyone

Had a combo interview today at 8AM, 9AM i was out and approved for both, didn't even have to show any documents.  
Status changed immediately.
Almost done with all of this!
 

I filed on June 17, 2021
Biometrics reused 
Got an update yesterday: Interview date December 8th, 2021 
Raleigh NC 
will keep everyone updated. Keep the faith. 

Update: Interview Scheduled for Dec 6!

Interview scheduled for October 6th in Lawrence, MA!
 
I'm so happy (and anxious)!!! ☺️

It happens each 30th or 31th or the first of the month, it goes down one month

Filed  online for my husband 8/03/21
Biometrics reuse on same day.. On 8/25/21 interview scheduled for 9/24/21. I was surprised when I received the email. I-751 case still pending, hopefully it's a combo interview.

Sharing my timeline here as i close this chapter !
 
Entered on K1
Applied under 3yr rule.
Applied 1 month before my 3rd year anniversary as GC holder
San Antonio Field Office
Name Changed
 
July 8, 2021- N400 application submitted online
July 8, 2021 -  NOA received by USCIS
July 9, 2021 - NOA biometrics reused
July 23, 2021 - Interview Scheduled
August 25, 2021- Citizenship Test and Interview (9:20 AM)
August 25, 2021 - Oath Taking. Same day!
 
Entire process took about 48 days start to finish. 1 month 17 days 🥰
 
The Officer was very nice and i swear he asked me the easiest questions in the Civics test. I memorized everything . 😂
 
He only asked for my green card and state id along with the interview. The entire interview was probably 30 mins or less. I think I spent longer time on the queue outside and waiting area.
 
I was asked if I wanted to do the Oath Taking ceremony in the afternoon or schedule a different time. I picked same day and was asked to come back at 130 PM
 
The queue outside for the ceremony was super long and allow 5 people to enter at a time. Oath Taking took less than 30 mins.
 
Best of luck everyone!
Thank you everyone’s help 

It will be in Hartford 

Omg the is so not real ..I just got an update on the lawfully app when I checked its say interview schedule omg..omg. I checked lastnight and my estimated time went up to 10 months this morning it went up again to 14 months but I was scheduled for interview for October I applied March 17 2021 my case is at the Hartford field office I also have a i-751 pending also any info would be greatly appreciated 

Filed N400 yesterday (8/17) in Kentucky  After filing on documents there was a receipt and reuse of biometrics estimated 9 months processing

Got my letter to set up my online profile to follow my case.
They're able to re-use my biometrics which is awesome.

Did a walk-in today and was able to do my Biometrics instead of the end of the month.
 

Submitted my N400 today online on 08/10. 5 Year (90 Day Early). Received Receipt Notice and Biometrics Reuse Notice immediately afterwards.

Submitted my N400 today online on 08/10. 5 Year (90 Day Early). Received Receipt Notice and Biometrics Reuse Notice immediately afterwards.

Submitted N400 online late yesterday evening/early this AM.
Got account information update when woke up w/ Case receipt and biometrics reuse notice in account updates. 13mo ETA.
Thought we'd this hard at 3yr but w/ the kids and everything didnt get to it until 5 yr anyway.
 

I am here now sitting in the park.  First security guard at the entrance said I couldn't enter, but my wife texted me and said she the lady upstairs said I can come in if I show my ID and wife's appointment letter.  They have a waiting room, but I can't enter the office when she is called.
 
Decided to stay outside since it's nice out and it doesn't make a difference either way.  Don't want to cause any more stress than I have to.
 
Here's my view at the moment. Too excited to play anything with my Nintendo Switch.  😂
 

And we are done.  I waited less than 25 minutes and spent some time taking photos outside.  
 
Glad it's done!  This forum is the f-cking best.  I couldn't have done it without you guys.  ❤️