Atlanta GA - N-400 Timeline

[takati]

My Timeline so far.......... I have found awsome information on this site and would like to share my experience


D/O : TSC
02/08/06 :N400 mailed to TSC
02/09/06 :N400 TSC Received Date
02/09/06 :N400 TSC Priority Date
03/03/06 :FP Notice received Date
03/22/06 :FP Appointment
03/30/06 :Interview NOA Date
04/08/06 :Interview Letter received
05/08/06:Interview appointment
05/08/06:Oath Date ...............................

Journey Over - Citizen As Of 3:45 PM - YEEEEEEEEEEE HAAAAAAAAAA

[wannabecitizen]

Takati,

When did you receive a notice from the service center stating your PD/RD? I see
you mailed the app on 2/8. I mailed my app on 3/8 and have not yet received a thing from the service center. My checks were cashed on 3/10. Just wondering if it takes 2 plus weeks to get an application receipt notice from the service center!!

[takati]

I received it 02-24-06 - good luck with yours

[wannabecitizen]

Takati,

Got my received letter today, 3/30. Next stop FP notice. Thanks,

[wannabecitizen]

Got my FP notice yesterday. Here's my timeline

RD/ND: 3/8/2006
FP Notice Rcd: 4/6/2006
FP Appointment: 4/18/2006

Interview RCD: ???

[desiImmi]

Takati,

When did you receive a notice from the service center stating your PD/RD? I see
you mailed the app on 2/8. I mailed my app on 3/8 and have not yet received a thing from the service center. My checks were cashed on 3/10. Just wondering if it takes 2 plus weeks to get an application receipt notice from the service center!!

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If it helps this is my timeline in Atlanta

Mailed N-400 to TSC on 01/20
PD 01/24
FP 03/14
IV 04/19
Oath 04/19

Officer was nice, it was a short interview for 10min.

I will hang around to see if anybody asks me any questions.

Good luck to you all

[takati]

where your questions oral or written, how many questions, multiple choice?

[xonebox]

D/O : TSC
03/18/06 :N400 mailed to TSC
03/21/06 :N400 TSC Received Date
03/21/06 :N400 TSC Priority Date
04/20/06 :FP Notice received Date
04/27/06 :FP Appointment
05/07/06 :Case Status Disappeared on-line for the wife (this line edited on May 7)
XX/XX/06 :Interview NOA Date for the wife
XX/XX/06 :Interview Letter received for the wife
06/10/06 :Case Status Disappeared on-line for the husband (this line edited on June 10)
06/13/06:Interview appointment for the wife: OK, done, passed interview in a few minutes, same day oath.
07/11/06:Interview appointment for the husband. Interview done. Passed. Stuck in name check, however. No citizenship.

[naturalize_06]

D/O : TSC
03/22/06 :N400 mailed to TSC
03/27/06 :N400 TSC Priority Date
04/12/06 :FP Notice received Date
05/03/06 :FP Appointment
XX/XX/06 :Interview NOA Date
XX/XX/06 :Interview Letter received
XX/XX/06:Interview appointment
XX/XX/XX:Oath Date

Also another friend of mine applied around 3/1/06. Had his finger prints taken 4/13/06. He got his interview date 5/23/06.

[wannabecitizen]

Here 's my timeline

App Mailed to TSC: 3/6/2006
RD: 3/8/2006
FP Taken: 4/18/2006
Interview recd: 5/1/2006
Interview Date: 5/24/2006 at 10:00 am.

I am hoping that he same day oath will work out.

[desiImmi]

where your questions oral or written, how many questions, multiple choice?

It was a Oral test, 10 questions , ain't multiple but 'answer the damn question' type.

Just read all questions on USCIS website, then can save time posting queries about the test on this board, no worries

[alokImmi]

It was a Oral test, 10 questions , ain't multiple but 'answer the damn question' type.

Just read all questions on USCIS website, then can save time posting queries about the test on this board, no worries

desiImmi,

Could you pl. tell little more about the interview process?

What questions did they ask you to test english speaking ability?

Pl. let me know.

Thanks.

[desiImmi]

desiImmi,

Could you pl. tell little more about the interview process?

What questions did they ask you to test english speaking ability?

Pl. let me know.

Thanks.

Well, interview was short and pleasant like everyone here experienced.
Officer went through the details in application under Oath.
Didn't ask for any docs.
Asked few simple history/civics Q's :
Who Signs bills into law
Where does Congress meet
.......
( every question was from the list of 98 Q's online )

alright... then when it comes to english test, I warn you not to feel insulted when officer asks you read a simple sentence out loud. He/She is doing his/her job. You may feel insulted to read and write such a simple english sentence.

[takati]

05-08-06 - Citizen as of 3:45 PM -
I want to thank everybody at this site for all the posts and information, it was truly helpfull. Thanks Again !!!!

[vangiej]

4/22/2006 - sent application to TSC
4/25/2006 - RD/PD
5/13/2006 - Receive NOA
5/15/2006 - Receive FP NOA
6/1/2006 - Fingerprint appointment date
7/13/2006 - Interview appointment - Hope I'll have same day oathtaking too, how cool is that huh? Thanks God!

Edited as of 7/18/2006 - Just wanted to thank you guys and the Lord above for everything. I got my citizenship on the same day I went for my interview. My experience with Atlanta was awesome.

[takati]

3 months is awsome - Very quick process i was very happy to become a citizen in three months - Atlanta is defeniatly moving very quickly. same day oath is also a huge plus.

[swami2100]

Hi guys,

Here are the details on my N400 processing in Atlanta, GA:

04/06/06 :N400 mailed to TSC
04/10/06 :N400 TSC Received Date
04/10/06 :N400 TSC Priority Date
04/20/06 :FP Notice received Date
05/05/06 :FP Appointment
05/18/06 :Interview Letter received
06/20/06:Interview appointment
Oath Date : 6/20/2006 @ 11AM

I am very happy to receive my US Citizenship. Interview is very straight forward and you will be honoured. Good Luck to everyone. Please let me know for any additional information

Thanks

[naturalize_06]

Hi guys,

Can any of guys who got already got citizenship from atlanta, tell if in most cases it is same-day oath.

Does the oath cermony occurs everyday in atlanta or is it specific days?

Also, is it like if you have your interview in the morning session, you can make it to oath cermony.

I really appreciate your response.

[wannabecitizen]

All,

I am happy to share the good news with all of you that my wife and I became citizen's yesterday. The process was very easy. We had interview appointments at 10:05 am and were called in before 10:15. The interview lasted 5 mins and the officer did not look at any documents I took. I spent last two weeks trying to collect all kinds of documents mentioned on another thread. Anyway here is my timeline:

RD: 3/08/2006
FP: 4/18/2006
Interview/Oath: 5/24/2006

They could not schedule me for the 11:00am oath. I got it for the 2:00pm oath. I know that yesterday (Wednesday) there were only two oaths. I am not quite sure of the other days. Good luck to all of you and WAY TO GO Atlanta/TSC for the superfast processing.

[hp007]

DO: Atlanta

06/07/06: Mailed N400 to TSC
06/12/06: Mail arrived at TSC
06/14/06: Checks cashed

Shall keep you all posted.

hp.

[shaamer]

Is the fees for N-400 still $400 (330+70).

AK

[naturalize_06]

Just wanted to share my and my wife's experience during the interview process. Our appointment was around 10 am in Atlanta DO. There was not much traffic (around 8:45 am going 75 "S" from vinings). Also was a public parking opposite the federal bldg for $4.00 per day.

The officer who interviewed me was very polite. Asked me to stand up and raise the hand etc. Asked my full name. At a very fast pace went through the N-400 questions (whatever we filled in the form). She asked if there were any trips out of us after filing n-400 and also if any traffic violations after filing n-400. Other than the Greencard and the Passport (proof of trips outside us), no other documentation was asked. I think the passport was not even opened.

Then asked 6 civic questions from a sheet of paper (it had 10 questions) that she had. After which she asked me to read a very basic english sentence and write another basic english sentence. The interview was tops 15minutes.

Then the oath was around 2:00 pm which really started around 2:30pm. Since there were 60 people, it got finished around 4:00pm. We became US citizens around 4:00pm.

My sincere thanks to all the members of this forum who have taken their time to answer questions. Good Luck to you all.

[hp007]

DO: Atlanta

06/07/06: Mailed N400 to TSC
06/12/06: Mail arrived at TSC and priority date
06/14/06: Checks encashed
06/21/06: Notice received
06/26/06: FP notice received
07/11/06: FP Date
07/21/06: Notice for interview.
08/30/06: Interview date.

It is all DONE. I am now a citizen of USA.

The interview process was very simple. It was scheduled at 8:05 in the in morning and I live 40 miles from MLK bldg and I knew traffic can be problem. As expected I got stuck in traffic and finally made it to the appointment 15 minutes late. That wasn't a problem at all. I was more worried about how my 6 month old would behave during the interview process. I had to take my daughter with me because even my wife was scheduled for citizenship interview at the same time. The interview officer was very nice and understanding and even tried to play with my daughter. Anyway, the interview process itself involved checking my application in front of me and updating any changes...my recent trip outside USA. He asked me 6 questions from a list (all of them from the book ofcourse) and after answering all the questions, he asked me a read and write a simple sentence. He then said he would recommend the approval of my application and asked me to go back and wait in the waiting room until someone calls out my name to give me the final status. As expected, it was approved and they said I can take the oath on the same day at 2:00 PM. My wifes interview was also successful and she was also asked to come for the 2:00 oath ceremony. We went home and came back for the oath and it was also a simple process. Several people came with their families and took pics and videos.

The next step is to apply for passport.

Hope you all nJoy your journey too.

hp.

[lksim]

Hello

My interview is on July 27th at Atlanta. I would like to know if wheelchairs are available at USCIS. Do we need any special permission for wheelchairs? I have not requested for a wheelchair while making the N-400 application. Please provide any information you may know regarding this.

Thanks.

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Application mailed - May 1 2006
Received date - May 9 2006
FP Notice date - June 2 2006 (Got in on Jun 9th)
FP Date - June 16 2006
Interview Notice date - June 27 2006 (Got it today - Jul 3rd)
Interview scheduled - July 27 2006

[LKBECTZ]

Hello

My interview is on July 27th at Atlanta. I would like to know if wheelchairs are available at USCIS. Do we need any special permission for wheelchairs? I have not requested for a wheelchair while making the N-400 application. Please provide any information you may know regarding this.

Thanks.

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Application mailed - May 1 2006
Received date - May 9 2006
FP Notice date - June 2 2006 (Got in on Jun 9th)
FP Date - June 16 2006
Interview Notice date - June 27 2006 (Got it today - Jul 3rd)
Interview scheduled - July 27 2006

Can you let us know where your IV letter comes from? TSC or Atlanta DO? Thanks!

[lksim]

I saw the from Address on the envelope. It is from TSC.

And stamp is from Texas.

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Application mailed to TSC - May 1 2006
Received date - May 9 2006
FP Notice date - June 2 2006 (Got it on Jun 9th)
FP Date - June 16 2006
Interview Notice date - June 27 2006 (Got it on Jul 3rd from TSC)
Interview scheduled in Atlanta - July 27 2006

[lksim]

Myself and my husband had our interview yesterday in Atlanta USCIS office (2nd floor). Appointment for both of us was at 9:45 am. We were there about 30 mins early and submitted our interview letters at the counter and waited. The waiting area was crowded.

Interview
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My husband's interview was conducted at 9:30Am (the officer calls name and takes the candidate inside to their office). It was for about 10 mins and he passed the interview. He was told to take the oath at 10AM. My interview was around 10:10Am. The officer had to do something. So she left me in her room for few minutes and came back. The interview was about 10 minutes and my oath was at 2pm.

In the interview, after checking ID (my passport and Driver's license) first the officer quickly goes through asking Yes / No etc for all the questions we have filled in N-400 while applying. She asked about trips taken outside USA and if I was working. I said I am not working. (My GC was employment based). Then I wrote down a small sentence that she told (to test English writing). Then she asks me to read the first question from a paper with her list of questions. Then she asked about 5 or 6 Civics / history questions. Questions were simple and from the list of 100 we had read. Then I was given a notice that I passed the tests and she is recommending approval (N-652) and told that she will try to put me in the oath at 2pm. She took the Green card and said it will be destroyed later. Later I waited in the waiting area to get another notice that says we can go to take oath.

There were few other families where one member was called earlier and took oath in morning. They have a cafetaria and also break rooms with vending machines in the building.

Oath
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Oath is in First floor. Morning ceremony started around 10Am but lasted until 11:45AM. There were around 30 people plus some family members who can watch.

Afternoon crowd was bigger. It was a full house. About 75 people taking oath plus friends / family members. It started at 2PM and ended around 4PM.

The ceremony begins with a lady giving lot of info about getting Passport, applying GCs for family members and other important instructions. Then each one goes to a desk there to verify the details printed on their certificate. All this happens over one hour. Then another officer comes in and the real ceremony begins. After national anthem is played, a speech is given and then each person is given their certificate. You can take pictures. The officer even pauses and poses with you for a picture. So, you can take your camera if you want.

We pretty much spent the whole day there. Some people had brought young children in strollers to the oath ceremony. Wheelchair access is available from their parking lot, if you are using a wheel chair. I believe that in Atlanta they have oath ceremonies on the same day as the interview.

Best wishes.

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Application mailed to TSC - May 1 2006
Received date - May 9 2006
Priorit date - May 9 2006
FP Notice date - June 2 2006 (Got it on Jun 9th)
FP Date - June 16 2006
Interview Notice date - June 27 2006 (Got it on Jul 3rd from TSC)
Interview in Atlanta - July 27 2006
Oath in Atlanta - July 27 2006

[shaamer]

DO: Atlanta

06/07/06: Mailed N400 to TSC
06/12/06: Mail arrived at TSC and priority date
06/14/06: Checks encashed
06/21/06: Notice received
06/26/06: FP notice received
07/11/06: FP Date

Shall keep you all posted.

hp.

hp007,

Any update on your interview date.

A

[aztec99]

Hello everyone just wanted to share Atlanta timeline with everyone.


05/26/06 :N400 mailed
05/30/06 :N400 Received Date
05/30/06 :N400 Priority Date
06/12/06 :FP Notice received Date
06/17/06 :FP Appointment
07/18/06 :Interview Letter received
08/17/06:Interview appointment (Interview lasted less then 10 min)
08/17/06:Oath Ceremony

GoodLuck to you all.

[usctzn]

Here is my timeline:

Texas Service Center

_______________________________
08/09/2006 : Application to TSC
08/14/2006 : Application Received at TSC
08/15/2006 : Check Cashed
08/17/2006 : Priority Date
08/24/2006 : Notice received Date
08/28/2006 : FP Notice received Date
09/05/2006 : FP Appointment
00/00/0000 : Interview appointment
00/00/0000 : Oath Date