Immi_Matter

Where can I find this on OCI site? Can you please share. Thanks!

Thanks for this guide. Do I need to submit a new application since I was not able to send my current application within 30 days of application registration in VFS system? Passport Renunciation Application has this line: NOTE: YOU MUST SEND YOUR COMPLETE APPLICATION WITHIN 30 DAYS FROM THE DAY APPLICATION IS REGISTERED ON VFS SYSTEM.

Hi @Jot18 Thank you for detailed steps on OCI. I became a US citizen recently. Can I apply for OCI a few days after submitting renunciation application? Wondering if I need renunciation certificate copy for OCI application. What was the processing time for your citizenship renunciation and OCI?

Thanks!

Finally a citizen. My interview happened this week at the Newark NJ office. My appointment was at 8:30. I reached at 7:30. There was a small line to get inside the building. Security is airport style. I got inside the the building at 7:45 and took the elevator to 15th floor. At the check in desk, security verified my id and N400 appointment letter. Once inside, I submitted my appointment letter to the check in desk. Check in officer asked me to sit and wait for my name to be called out. There were 50 to 60 people in the room. I was called to meet with the officer at 9:15. The officer first began with civics questions first. 1) When was the constitution written? 2) What are 2 Cabinet level positions? 3) Why did colonists fight the British? 4) What did Susan Anthony do? 5) Name one American Indian tribe. 6) Who makes federal laws? I got first 6 questions right. We then moved to reading and writing sections of the test, which I cleared as well. The officer then began reviewing my application in detail. The officer asked me to verify current address, date of birth, date of marriage and contact details. I was then asked for my 10 year Green card (didn't get it back), marriage certificate and spouse's certificate of naturalization.Then I was asked Yes/No questions (part 12). I was then asked to verify my details (name, date of birth, address) & sign on a tablet. I was told that my application was recommended for approval. I was handed an interview cleared letter and told to sit outside until my name was called for oath ceremony. The interview lasted 15 minutes. Oath ceremony happened more an hour later at 10:45. About 30 people took the oath with me All of us were handed the naturalization certificate along with another packet containing key rights as a US citizen, voting information and passport application details. My experience was great at Newark. USCIS team at Newark is very friendly and ready to address any questions. Timeline: N400 submitted online - April 25th. (I-751 approved in January) N400 Receipt - April 25th Biometrics Waiver notice - April 25th Interview scheduled - October 20th Case Approved - October 20th (Same day oath) Overall, it took me about 6 months from application to approval.

Finally a citizen. My interview happened this week at the Newark office. My appointment was at 8:30. I reached at 7:30. There was a small line to get inside the building. Security is airport style. I got inside the the building at 7:45 and took the elevator to 15th floor. At the check in desk, security verified my id and N400 appointment letter. Once inside, I submitted my appointment letter to the check in desk. Check in officer asked me to sit and wait for my name to be called out. There were 50 to 60 people in the room. I was called to meet with the officer at 9:15. The officer first began with civics questions first. 1) When was the constitution written? 2) What are 2 Cabinet level positions? 3) Why did colonists fight the British? 4) What did Susan Anthony do? 5) Name one American Indian tribe. 6) Who makes federal laws? I got first 6 questions right. We then moved to reading and writing sections of the test, which I cleared as well. The officer then began reviewing my application in detail. The officer asked me to verify current address, date of birth, date of marriage and contact details. I was then asked for my 10 year Green card (didn't get it back), marriage certificate and spouse's certificate of naturalization.Then I was asked Yes/No questions (part 12). I was then asked to verify my details (name, date of birth, address) & sign on a tablet. I was told that my application was recommended for approval. I was handed an interview cleared letter and told to sit outside until my name was called for oath ceremony. The interview lasted 15 minutes. Oath ceremony happened more an hour later at 10:45. About 30 people took the oath with me All of us were handed the naturalization certificate along with another packet containing key rights as a US citizen, voting information and passport application details. My experience was great at Newark. USCIS team at Newark is very friendly and ready to address any questions. Timeline: N400 submitted online - April 25th. (I-751 approved in January) N400 Receipt - April 25th Biometrics Waiver notice - April 25th Interview scheduled - October 20th Case Approved - October 20th (Same day oath) Overall, it took me about 6 months from application to approval.

Interview scheduled for October. Things seem to be moving for April applicants.

What is your case status now? Active review?

Congrats! How was the interview? What were the questions like? Did you go with your husband?

Thanks!

Hi, any Newark filers with updates?

Hi All, How long was your N400 case status 'Case is Being Actively Reviewed by USCIS' before it got changed to 'Interview Scheduled'? What does processing time look like? April 2022 Newark filer here. My case status is active review for 4 weeks now.

I recommend sending extensive documentation to USCIS. This is likely to minimize processing delays and avoid RFEs. I submitted extensive documentation for both AOS and ROC. Both my applications were approved with no RFEs. Good move!

What is the RFE for?

Nice! Hopefully, we see updates sooner..