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    Dave H got a reaction from MyJourney in Denver field office fillings   
    Hey guys
    I had my oath ceremony yesterday in Centennial, the same place I had the interview.
    I arrived 30 minutes early just to make sure I got seat. I had been scheduled for 1.30 and we were taken up to the ceremony at about 1.45 onto the 3rd floor.
    We were seated (partners and friends were taken up later after a video and talk from a female officer).
    We were given a large envelope with the oath and national anthem wording too. We were sworn in and one by one you are called up to receive your certificate.
    There were 27 nations present yesterday and you are asked to stand when she asks for each nation to show themselves, everyone in the room claps.
    After the ceremony you can take photos inside the room next to the American flag, The ceremony takes about an hour. You can register to vote after too but there was nobody there to give advise on passports or updating your Social Security, that must be done later by yourself. The Social Security can be done after 30 days I believe, making sure you are updated in the system.
    I think that's all, good luck with everyone's future
    Dave
     
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    Dave H got a reaction from Andr0s in Denver field office fillings   
    Thank you so much
     
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    Dave H got a reaction from Andr0s in Denver field office fillings   
    I received the notification yesterday, my oath has been scheduled for May 25th, one day before my birthday. That is going to be an epic weekend celebrating
     
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    Dave H reacted to Possiblymaybe in Denver field office fillings   
    Congratulations Dave!
     
    And best of luck to you today jb and gh!
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    Dave H got a reaction from MyJourney in Denver field office fillings   
    I received the notification yesterday, my oath has been scheduled for May 25th, one day before my birthday. That is going to be an epic weekend celebrating
     
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    Dave H reacted to MikloGoesLegit in N-400 August 2016 Filers   
    I am happy to communicate that I am now a US citizen. Took the oath last Tuesday, May the 2nd alongside @babyduck at the Seattle FO. 
     
    The ceremony was scheduled for 1:30 PM so my wife and I arrived about 45 mins prior. Then went inside at 1 PM. Went through the metal detector and then directly to the waiting area upstairs (there's no need to check in at the counter in Seattle, for the oath ceremony) which is on the left (the right being reserved for interviews)
     
    Then at 1:30 the IOs came in with some carts and asked to come forth and form lines to the side, row by row from first to last. They took our completed oath notice and green card, handed us a packet which consisted of a big envelope containing a cardboard folder for the certificate, the oath and pledge of allegiance, and the national anthem, a booklet containing facts about citizenship, a welcoming pamphlet containing rights, responsibilities and a few more steps to complete once you become a citizen, a small flag and a passport application. They assigned us a seat and asked us to go down to the auditorium. 
     
    Family and friends were already waiting downstairs as they were asked to leave the waiting area before the IOs handed the packets. They welcomed each and every one of us and took us to our seat. Once everyone was there they played some videos, such as "Faces of America", then the National Anthem.
     
    Then they asked us to stand up when our country was called. There was a projection with a world map and every country that was called had its flag appear on the map by its country. The officer informed us this would be the last time we would stand up as citizens of our former country, for when we took a seat next we would do so as Americans. We took the oath and then took a seat as the newest Americans.
     
    There were 37 countries represented, I believe, at my ceremony. It was amazing seeing all those faces from all over the world standing next to me, elated as I was to be there and become American by choice.
     
    Next we were asked to form a line by the podium, row by row, and our name was called in the correct order as per our assigned seat. The senior IO who presided over the ceremony was the one to shake our hand and give us our certificate. 
     
    She then welcomed us as citizens and gave some final words before it came to and end. People stuck around to take photos and register to vote, since there was a lady there handing a registration forms.
     
    We went upstairs to take a few photos since there was a flag and it's the same building, to avoid the crowd in the auditorium. @babyduck took photos of my wife and I, and we did the same for her and her spouse. It was great meeting her in person and sharing such a big moment in our lives, my one regret was not taking a photo with her which I would have posted here.
     
    For those still waiting for an interview or oath date, be patient, talk to others here and stay informed. Your time will come just as mine did and I know it feels like an eternity but each person posting about their experience becoming citizens is a testament to what lies just before you.
     
    Good luck to all, future Americans.
     
     
     
     
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    Dave H reacted to _g3js in Denver field office fillings   
    That's a wonderful birthday gift to you!!! Congrats & advance happy birthday!
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    Dave H got a reaction from MyJourney in Denver field office fillings   
    No they didn't, even though someone on here last year said it was all done on the same day and a friend at work said he did his the same date.
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    Dave H got a reaction from MyJourney in Denver field office fillings   
    I had my interview a month ago. It took about 15 minutes. I was asked to write a short sentence, then sked 6 easy questions. I was asked some routine questions too. Very basic. I was asked for my Colorado drivers license for I.D. along with my Green Card. I did take additional paperwork (Copies of everything I sent in the N-400 application) but the officer never sked for any of it. When I married my wife I changed my name to show both our names, the officer asked when I changed it and where. I said when I registered for my SSN soon after the marriage. He went out of the office and came back to say he would not bother with the paperwork for name change, saying it should be OK.
    I had an update to say my oath notification has been mailed out, don't have the date yet.
    Dave
     
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    Dave H reacted to _g3js in Denver field office fillings   
    Got interview notice, i have interview next month! 
     
    Here's my timeline,
    http://www.visajourney.com/timeline/profile.php?cfl=0&id=250119
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    Dave H reacted to _g3js in Denver field office fillings   
    Congrats to u Dave! 
     
    I filed mine in Oct & will be interviewing next month. Are they not doing the oath-taking on the same day going forward?
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    Dave H got a reaction from MyJourney in Denver field office fillings   
    I use to check on the Denver office and there was never an update, even the day before I got notification I check the status and it had not been updated for 2-3 months. I had called the office on 3 occasions and got no update either.
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    Dave H got a reaction from MyJourney in Denver field office fillings   
    Hey everyone
    I am a Denver filer for N-400. I had my paperwork sent in August, had my biometrics done in September and had my interview last week. I wasn't given the choice of oath the same day, it is scheduled after the interview and should be within 30 days. The interview was about 15 minutes long in total and I was out of the building by 9.30am.
    The questions were easy, 6 as I answered them correctly, you also get asked some routine questions, I took paperwork to the interview with me that it asked for on the appointment letter, birth certificates, marriage license, divorce paperwork from previous marriage but they only asked for drivers license I.D. and my Green Card which they copied.
    Straight forward and simple, but just took forever to get to this stage, but well worth the wait.
    Good luck to everyone.
    Dave
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    Dave H reacted to Andr0s in Denver field office fillings   
    Dave, thanks a lot for the update - I've been keeping an eye on Aug-Nov threads trying to discern the speed of Denver office, but there are so few reported fillers it's nigh impossible to track the general trends. Vongratulations on passing your interview! I hope rest of us won't be far behind you.
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    Dave H reacted to MyJourney in Denver field office fillings   
    I am a Denver filer too. I do not think Denver office is "fast". It is below average. If Dave had his interview last week (congratulations!) as a September filer, for me, as a January filer, it means another 4 months....this sucks actually.....
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    Dave H got a reaction from ChristianZane in N-400 August 2016 Filers   
    I had my interview and test earlier today in Denver, the questions were real easy, who is my states governor, where is the statue of Liberty, who was the first president, what was the civil rights movement and 2 I have forgotten. I took with me the paperwork it said on the appointment letter: former divorce paperwork, birth certificates, marriage license, passports and Green Card and I.D. But they only needed the I.D. and Green Card. The process took about 20 minutes and I was told I had passed and was to be scheduled in for my oath ceremony within 30 days.
    I was asked if I had voted, if I had lied to a government official, if I was a member of a communist organization and if I was a member of  terrorist group! Very straightforward and no troubles at all.
    To anyone that hasn't had theirs yet, don't worry it will come soon enough. Good luck everyone
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    Dave H got a reaction from audrynicolle in I-751 July 2013 Filers   
    I received a letter yesterday from USCIS saying I have been approved, I am now a lawful permanent resident. I should get my new Green Card within 60 days, woooohooooooooo.
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    Dave H got a reaction from EllaC in Green Card in hand   
    The interview was straight forward, we were asked a few questions about our relationship, we gave the I.O. the paperwork she needed and that was it. It took about 20-30 minutes. We were told to expect the green card within 2-4 weeks, but it took just over a week.
    Dave
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    Dave H got a reaction from EllaC in Green Card in hand   
    Today I received my green card after just over a week since my interview. It still says Post Decision Activity on the USCIS website!!!!!! but who cares. For anyone that already have theirs you know how happy I am, and for all those still waiting patiently inline, don't worry it will be your turn soon.
    Thanks to everyone that helped along the way. I will keep checking and answering any questions to people going through the stages and help anyone along the way. Good luck to everyone.
    Thanks
    Dave
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