Fairfax, VA office oath scheduling

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rusamur

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Anyone has any idea when were the last few oath ceremonies scheduled for Fairfax, VA office? Anyone received a notice for an upcoming oath ceremony (when?) Trying to determine the timeline and when the next one might be scheduled.
 
Waiting for Oath Letter

I had my tests and interview in that office on 2/12/2014 and received my N-652 indicating that I passed and that my application was recommended for approval, but the status online still reads "Testing and Interview." Does anyone know how long it takes for the status to be updated online? How long before an Oath Letter comes in the mail?

Thank you.
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10/21/2013: N-400 Application received.
10/29/2013: Biometrics/fingerprints scheduled for 11/18/2013.
11/18/2013: Biometrics/fingerprints taken.
12/27/2013: Yellow letter, request to bring driver’s license.
01/06/2014: Interview scheduled for 02/12/2014.
02/12/2014: Testing & Interview – PASSED - Name change requested - Recommended for approval.
00/00/0000: Waiting...
 
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I also had my interview on Feb 10 and was recommended for approval. Status still at Testing & Interview. From what i have read on this blog it is taking around a month or two before you get scheduled. The IO who interviewed me said it will take 1 to 3 months. The Washington office is backlogged i guess.
 
marwan234 said:
I also had my interview on Feb 10 and was recommended for approval. Status still at Testing & Interview....
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Marwan,

Let us know when the status moves forward from "Testing & Interview" online. Our interviews were only 2 days apart and at the same office. Monitoring the timeline.
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10/21/2013: N-400 Application received.
10/29/2013: Biometrics/fingerprints scheduled for 11/18/2013.
11/18/2013: Biometrics/fingerprints taken.
12/27/2013: Yellow letter, request to bring driver’s license.
01/06/2014: Interview scheduled for 02/12/2014.
02/12/2014: Testing & Interview – PASSED - Name change requested - Recommended for approval.
00/00/0000: Waiting...
 
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I was interviewed on Jan. 7th and finally got my online status changed to "oath scheduling que", check my signature. I was also interviewed at the Fairfax, VA office.... Still have not received my appointment letter for ceremony.
 
Rusamur,

What is your timeline? When did you have the interview?
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10/21/2013: N-400 Application received.
10/29/2013: Biometrics/fingerprints scheduled for 11/18/2013.
11/18/2013: Biometrics/fingerprints taken.
12/27/2013: Yellow letter, request to bring driver’s license.
01/06/2014: Interview scheduled for 02/12/2014.
02/12/2014: Testing & Interview – PASSED - Name change requested - Recommended for approval.
02/24/2014: Placed in the oath scheduling queue.
 
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easyword said:
Rusamur,

What is your timeline? When did you have the interview?
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10/21/2013: N-400 Application received.
10/29/2013: Biometrics/fingerprints scheduled for 11/18/2013.
11/18/2013: Biometrics/fingerprints taken.
12/27/2013: Yellow letter, request to bring driver’s license.
01/06/2014: Interview scheduled for 02/12/2014.
02/12/2014: Testing & Interview – PASSED - Name change requested - Recommended for approval.
00/00/0000: Waiting...
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Interview done Jan 21st. Jan 31st status updated to Oath Scheduling queue. So its been just about a month. Hope its not another 2 months of waiting...
 
Let's hope not... Today my application was placed in the oath scheduling queue. Mine will be a judicial ceremony. They are held the first and third Thursday of every month at the Alexandria Courthouse.

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10/21/2013: N-400 Application received.
10/29/2013: Biometrics/fingerprints scheduled for 11/18/2013.
11/18/2013: Biometrics/fingerprints taken.
12/27/2013: Yellow letter, request to bring driver’s license.
01/06/2014: Interview scheduled for 02/12/2014.
02/12/2014: Testing & Interview – PASSED - Name change requested - Recommended for approval.
02/24/2014: Placed in the oath scheduling queue.
 
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Today I received an email from USCIS saying that they have scheduled my oath ceremony and sent a notice in the mail providing date, time, and location. Now I am waiting for the letter in the mail.
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10/21/2013: N-400 Application received.
10/29/2013: Biometrics/fingerprints scheduled for 11/18/2013.
11/18/2013: Biometrics/fingerprints taken.
12/27/2013: Yellow letter, request to bring driver’s license.
01/06/2014: Interview scheduled for 02/12/2014.
02/12/2014: Testing & Interview – PASSED - Name change requested - Recommended for approval.
02/24/2014: Placed in the oath scheduling queue.
03/04/2014: USCIS email says that I'm already scheduled for oath and letter was mailed today with date, time, and location.
 
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Congrats easyword!

I was interviewed on Jan. 7, 2014... Put on oath ceremony que on 2/10/2014 and nothing has changed since then... I did not change my name at all... I will give them more time.
 
Thanks, Hassan.
I think your decision to give them more time is the right thing to do and I have the feeling you will get an update soon.
I was really surprised by the quick update in my case since I requested name change and that normally takes longer (due to the need to wait for a judicial ceremony). However, recently I learned that the court in Alexandria where judicial ceremonies take place is now having them TWICE a month (they used to have only ONE every month). My guess is that, due to this court accommodation, there might be a chance to get an available slot sooner for a judicial ceremony than for an administrative ceremony, at least for the moment and for this particular field office.
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10/21/2013: N-400 Application received.
10/29/2013: Biometrics/fingerprints scheduled for 11/18/2013.
11/18/2013: Biometrics/fingerprints taken.
12/27/2013: Yellow letter, request to bring driver’s license.
01/06/2014: Interview scheduled for 02/12/2014.
02/12/2014: Testing & Interview – PASSED - Name change requested - Recommended for approval.
02/24/2014: Placed in the oath scheduling queue.
03/04/2014: USCIS email says that I'm already scheduled for oath and letter was mailed today with date, time, and location.

USCIS Washington D.C. Field Office
 
congrats easywood.
My status still has not changed since i had my interview on Feb 10 and was recommended for approval. It still says "testing & interview".
 
Today I received Oath Letter (N-445). Oath Ceremony on Thursday, April 3, 2014, at 1:00PM.
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10/21/2013: N-400 Application received.
10/29/2013: Biometrics/fingerprints scheduled for 11/18/2013.
11/18/2013: Biometrics/fingerprints taken.
12/27/2013: Yellow letter, request to bring driver’s license.
01/06/2014: Interview scheduled for 02/12/2014.
02/12/2014: Testing & Interview – PASSED - Name change requested - Recommended for approval.
02/24/2014: Placed in the oath scheduling queue.
03/04/2014: USCIS email says that I'm already scheduled for oath and letter was mailed today with date, time, and location.
03/07/2014: Oath letter (N-445) received. Oath scheduled for 04/03/2014 at 1:00PM.

USCIS Washington D.C. Field Office
 
easyword said:
Today I received Oath Letter (N-445). Oath Ceremony on Thursday, April 3, 2014, at 1:00PM.
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10/21/2013: N-400 Application received.
10/29/2013: Biometrics/fingerprints scheduled for 11/18/2013.
11/18/2013: Biometrics/fingerprints taken.
12/27/2013: Yellow letter, request to bring driver’s license.
01/06/2014: Interview scheduled for 02/12/2014.
02/12/2014: Testing & Interview – PASSED - Name change requested - Recommended for approval.
02/24/2014: Placed in the oath scheduling queue.
03/04/2014: USCIS email says that I'm already scheduled for oath and letter was mailed today with date, time, and location.
03/07/2014: Oath letter (N-445) received. Oath scheduled for 04/03/2014 at 1:00PM.

USCIS Washington D.C. Field Office
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Congrats. I think the difference is that you can do it in Arlington since you are a resident there. My understanding is that in Fairfax County they don't do a judicial ceremony - they schedule oath ceremony randomly at schools or at the fairfax county government office. No update just yet. Its just over a month since being placed in interview queue (6 weeks). Waiting patiently :)
 
Thank you. Yes, that must be the difference. I live in the City of Alexandria and they do judicial ceremonies in the Alexandria Federal Courthouse. Hope you get something soon.
 
Yesterday March 17 my online status jumped from "Testing & Interview" to "Oath Ceremony". I received an email saying that i was scheduled for oath and that a letter was sent in this regard. Finally some good news after 6 weeks from the interview. Will update the Oath date when i receive the letter.
 
Same here! I got an SMS/email from USCIS about my case being put on oath ceremony schedule. Check my signature below.
 
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