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4 hours ago, majamorena said:

Sent in passport application expidited 10/10. Passport received 10/30. Locator 42. Will now be waiting for supporting documents. Anyone here know how soon after the passport do they come? Thanks! 

Mine arrived about a week after I received my passport, same locator 42

On 9/30/2023 at 5:48 PM, ArizonaPHX said:

9/23 Passport application submitted at local USPS

9/28 status changed to in process 

 

I requested expedite but they processed my application as routine service so had to call them to correct it.

Locator 42

Received my passport today, didn’t  expect it o be that fast

6 hours ago, Visitor User said:

Good deal. How many years of experience did this lawyer have? 
 

How much for your Green Card process?

If the lawyer is fairly new that’s a good rate for a simple case.

He is not new, had more than 20 years experience.

Hired him for removal procedure & 485 for $3000

For 751 $1500

N-400 $1000

My case was a bit complicate with removal procedure and DUI

6 hours ago, Visitor User said:

Sat in the interview process?

yes, he was there with me during the interview.

7 hours ago, Rocio0010 said:

Only $1k????

yes. its very good price but I had hire him twice before, and honestly the N-400 is very easy form to fill. I personally would not hire a lawyer for N-400 unless you have a complicated case.

&1000 for helping me filling the application, and he attended the interview with me as well.

I also hired the same lawyer for 485, 751. 

9/23 Passport application submitted at local USPS

9/28 status changed to in process 

I requested expedite but they processed my application as routine service so had to call them to correct it.

Locator 42

Yes you should

3 hours ago, Ketsuban said:

That's interesting that the SSA were there to update everyone in the system. At my ceremony, they were not there and we were advised by USCIS to wait ten days from the ceremony to go to the SSA to update our record. I thought it had something to do with SAVE. No passport people at our ceremony either, but at least there was a voting registration booth. 

Im not sure if they gonna be there, from what I was reading an agents from SSA usually attend ceremonies at court. 

58 minutes ago, nelmagriffin said:

Greetings!

Back in the days, I planned everything, that as soon as the ceremony is done, I will simply apply a US passport and upgrade SSA status, but there were so many applicants and the queue were lengthy, so we decided to just go to the SSA office to upgrade my status and it only took less than 10 minutes, then we headed to apply at the  post office for my passport. I already prepared and filled the form, photos and fees prior to the ceremony. It went smoothly. NG

Yes, saw few posts are saying the line was very long. The good thing is that I got everything ready and printed, hope this will make a lot faster. 

Thank you!!

4 hours ago, Mike E said:

It is faster because the middleman is eliminated, and in some ceremonies you you can keep your naturalization certificate.

 

Bring  passport photos just in case.

I will definitely take a photo and already got the application printed and ready. Thanks!!

Hi All,

My oath ceremony will be at the court, and was reading that agents from the SSA and passport agency might be there. 

Is it faster to apply for the passport at the ceremony if possible or do it through USPS? 

Also, is it possible to update the SSA with your new status(citizen) at the ceremony ?

TIA

11 minutes ago, Iris1954 said:

Congratulations.  We had almost the same timeframe as yours in Phoenix too.  Ours was completed way back when.    I wonder why yours took so long.  Anyway, its done now.  Good work!

Thanks!!

I know we has the same timeline, I guess each case is different but glad its almost done.

Just had my interview this morning at Phoenix office and it was smooth and quick. Started with the civic test then reading/writing and yes and no questions. Also got my oath ceremony letter after the interview, it was scheduled for Sep 22.

Good luck everyone

I dont think you need to worry about it, same thing happened to me. It was 5 months then jumped to 10 months after interview was scheduled.

4 hours ago, cocoVA said:

 

I don't quite "rely" the given informations of the IO from the Live Chat. I believe they are Tier 1 officer's.

 

Tier 2 Officer's are the ones who can actually "open" your file and give you detailed information. 

 

For instance: one day I was told by the live chat that my I-751 file is at my local field office; the next day I was told by the live chat my I-751 is still at NBC.  So, at this point I'm just like "whatever".

 

 

totally agree

1 hour ago, cocoVA said:

I applied N-400 on May 9th, 2023 and received my interview notice on July 11th, 2023 for August, 24th 2023. (3 year rule)

Is Phoenix is your local office?

2 hours ago, aperson said:

I was told by Emma agent last week that my case was placed in line for an interview to be scheduled as of 7/20. I just received an online update that my interview is scheduled for 9/1. Nervous and excited!

I chatted with Emma the day before my interview was scheduled and asked for live chat. I was told my case was just being reviewed thats it, the day after I got the notification for the interview.

Got a notification today that my interview was scheduled for Aug 29th Phoenix office. 

8 minutes ago, aperson said:

did you apply under the 3 year rule or 5 year?

3 years rule

2 hours ago, aperson said:

Thanks! Although I’m happy for those who get moved along quickly, I still wonder why this is…

same question, I guess it has something to do with where are you from and your previous status or random extra checks. Who knows lol

8 hours ago, aperson said:

122 days (4 months) since bio appointment, still no interview notice Washington DC (Fairfax, VA) field office. Planning on giving them a call next week if I don't get any updates this week.  Meanwhile, looking at some other DC filer's timelines, people are usually scheduled within 4 months so getting pretty anxious here.

Each case is different, my filed office is pretty fast and people who applied 2 months after I did got their interviews and Im still waiting. You're not alone lol, eventually we will get our interviews.

I looks like those who applied under 5 years rules get their interview faster than 3 years rules.

1 hour ago, Iris1954 said:

My partner had his interview today in Phoenix.   He applied under the 5 year rule and the application was received on Feb. 18th.  The appointment was scheduled for 8:40AM and we arrived very early because we were worried about traffic.  At about 8:15 we decided to go in but I was told I couldn't enter the building.   I was expecting a long wait but was surprised when he walked out the door after about 30 minutes.

 

He said they took fingerprints again as well as had his picture taken.  Next we was given his writing and reading exam.  He was told to read what was on the tablet.  "Where is the White House?"

Next he was told to write: Flag Day is in June."

 

Before he was put under oath he mentioned that he had two corrections on his N- 400 form.  One regarding dates of international travel and the other regarding receiving a traffic ticket.  She asked to see the paperwork regarding the ticket which he had with him.

 

She then reviewed a few of the questions on the N-400 form.

 

After that she did the Civics exam and he answered the first 6 questions correctly.

 

She had a few more questions regarding his job, length of time at the address he is presently in and a few questions about his spouse.

 

The final question was "Why do you want to become an American?"

 

And that was that.  He told he passed the interview.

 

The oath ceremony was the scheduled for next week on Friday.

 

So, it went much faster than we had planned.  

 

Good luck to all of you.

Congrats!!!

Glad to see someone from PHX is done with their process.

9 hours ago, Iris1954 said:

We filed on the 15th of Feb 18th and had the biometrics appointment of March 15th in Phoenix.  Interview is scheduled for this Friday the 12th.

Same as my timeline, except I'm still waiting for my interview. Good luck on your interview.