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  1. J

    Did I leave this too late (re: Citizenship/GC renewal)

    It's been awhile since I've been on this site, since I've received my U.S. citizenship. I was in the similar situation, my brother was getting married in August 2009. I found out in January 2009. Below is my timeline: TSC - Tampa DO (TSC - Texas Service Center) 03/25/1996 : L-1A Intracompany...
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    Tampa FL - N-400 Timeline

    18 weeks!! Mine took 6 months, from dropping my application in the mail to receiving my passport. But, all in all, this site (forums.immigration.com) was a tremendous help. I was about to pay $350 for a lawyer, just to do the paperwork. A fellow Canadian friend said you don't need one...
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    Tampa FL - N-400 Timeline

    It took my Oath Letter 4 weeks after my interview. TSC - Tampa DO (TSC - Texas Service Center) 03/25/1996 : L-1A Intracompany Transfer Work Visa (no Green Card required) 04/18/1997 : My Wedding Day! 08/09/1999 : Recieved Permanent Residency (Green Card - GC) 01/30/2009 : Certified Mail...
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    Tampa FL - N-400 Timeline

    I was only required to bring to following: - the interview letter - green card - Driver's License But what I brought: - the interview letter - green card - social security card - Driver's License - Canadian passport (expired in 2000) - marriage certification - spouse's birth...
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    Tampa FL - N-400 Timeline

    For me, it took a little less than 4 weeks between my Interview date and receiving my Oath letter. It's good thing I did all this, because my Green Card was expiring in Aug 2009.;) I just booked a flight to Canada for a visit and no worries of immigration. I'll be able to use my new U.S...
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    Tampa FL - N-400 Timeline

    It feels good to pass that interview. No matter what you think, you always have failure on your mind. Are they gonna ask something I don't know, something about my past, something that I completely forgot about. I'm from Canada, and many times in the past, I'd sneak stuff through customs...
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    Tampa FL - N-400 Timeline

    It finally came... my passport. I was worried. When you apply for your passport you must send your original Certificate of Naturalization. And when I received my passport, my original Certificate of Naturalization was not with my passport. However, it did come the next day. It took...
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    Tampa FL - N-400 Timeline

    Congratulations rjmco. Wow! Over a thousand people being sworn in. I can see why they never had a passport station setup. But you can still mail it in. Do it immediately. Also, do your Voters registration. U.S. Passport Online Register to Vote in FLorida You also mentioned the...
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    Tampa FL - N-400 Timeline

    I completely forgot about that. I guess I can change my social security status. I'll look in to that. Thanks
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    Tampa FL - N-400 Timeline

    I don't know much about the Orlando Office, however here's some info I found. Orange County Convention Center in Orlando Florida. You can check out the Calendar of Events, but I didn't see anything on U.S. citizenship oath. You can also check out the Orlando, FL - N-400 Timeline
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    Tampa FL - N-400 Timeline

    The Immigration Officer is right. Your oath will probably in August. My interview was at the end of April, and my Oath was in June. I was hoping the oath would have been in May. But June was the month. Tampa Convention Center - August 2009. After the oath apply for your Passport...
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    Tampa FL - N-400 Timeline

    When I look back, it was a very easy process. Just fill in the paper work and mail it out. Although, my case was cut and dry, I was about to get a lawyer. A follow Canadian said "you don't need one". She was right. It was extremely easy. It just takes time. The USCIS employees were all very...
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    Tampa FL - N-400 Timeline

    As of 2:10 Jun-17-2009 I became an American! Oath Day: Jun-17-2009 at 12:30pm As of 2:10pm Jun-17-2009 I became an American!!! Lots of happiness, celebration, lots of picture taking everywhere. HINT: Fill out the Voters Registration and Passport form as soon as you get there. Copied from...
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    Tampa FL - N-400 Timeline

    Congratulations rjmco, After what was said and done. It was very easy. From beginning to end. My wife told me to relax, you're goin to do just fine. She was right. Just in time too. You can't travel to Canada without a passport. After the Oath I'm applying for a passport book...
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    Tampa FL - N-400 Timeline

    I was about to ask; who else has their oath at the Tampa Convention Center June 17th? I can't wait. D/O : Tampa, FL TSC - Tampa DO (TSC - Texas Service Center) 08/09/99 : Recieved Permanent Residency (Green Card - GC) 01/30/09 : N-400 Certified Mail to Texas Lockbox. 02/02/09 ...
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    Tampa FL - N-400 Timeline

    D/O : Tampa, FL TSC - Tampa DO (TSC - Texas Service Center) 08/09/99 : Recieved Permanent Residency (Green Card - GC) 01/30/09 : N-400 Certified Mail to Texas Lockbox. 02/02/09 : Priority Date. 02/05/09 : Notice Date. 02/06/09 : Check Cashed ($675). 02/10/09 : NOA Received ( I-797C)...
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    Tampa FL Oath Ceremonies

    You're welcome. Hey rjmco, What's your time line? TSC - Tampa DO (TSC - Texas Service Center) 08/09/99 : Recieved Permanent Residency (Green Card - GC) 01/30/09 : N-400 Certified Mail to Texas Lockbox. 02/02/09 : Priority Date. 02/05/09 : Notice Date. 02/06/09 : Check Cashed ($675). 02/10/09...
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    Tampa FL Oath Ceremonies

    Here is a Calendar of Events for the Tampa Convention Center Tampa Convention Center Schedule Tampa Convention Center Calendar of Events Look for "U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services". In the upper left corner you can change the Month and Year.
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    Tampa FL - N-400 Timeline

    APPROVED FOR U.S. CITIZENSHIP!!!! I can't believe it's all going so quickly. I only applied back in February of 2009!!! My appointment was at 8:10 in the morning. First thing they do is place you under oath. So DON’T LIE! Don’t lie in the interview. You are under oath. Always tell the truth...
  20. J

    Will Swine FLU be a Problem?

    I'll having my U.S. Citizenship Interview tomorrow. Will this swine flu outbreak be a problem? No matter what I'm still going. TSC - Tampa DO (TSC - Texas Service Center) 08/09/99 : Recieved Permanent Residency (Green Card - GC) 01/30/09 : N-400 Certified Mail to Texas Lockbox. 02/02/09...
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