N400 Chicago NSC

ChicagoDoc,
Earlier in this thread you have mentioned about two of your friends have interview scheduled in 02/04. Do you know if they have received Oath letter and how long ago was that. Please provide their timeline.
Thanks
CD
 
Feb 2 friend recieved his oath letter I believe around feb 20 and already done.

Other friend had on feb 18 and he was asked to bring Tax papers which he submitted after 2 days but still waiting oath letter.
 
CD, RSV, Bilent,

Just wondering, do they allow us to take our cell phones
in the wating area (not use them but just carry them inside)?

SamP
 
I took my cell phone with me and no one said anything to me. During the security check, I took it out and showed it to him. I dont know about usuage as I did make a very short call while waiting.
CD
 
Cell phones are allowed. You just need to take everything out of your pockets during the security check so that it can go thru the X-ray scan. Other than that it is OK. Make sure you turn it off during the interview though. Thanks.
 
Hi Everyone,
I had a suprise in the mail today. I received the Oath letter and it is scheduled for March 24. Just wanted to let you guys know.
CD
 
oath letter

I received my oath letter on Thursday the 4th. I am set for March 23, 8:00 am. I was interviewed on Feb 26, letter was dated March 1st, and sent on March 2nd. Very quick.

June 12 2003 Priority Date
March 23 2004 Oath Ceremony
Almost 9 months from start to finish.

I had a pager and two cell phones with me, and everybody was ok with it.
 
Finally! We are US citizens.

Thanks for everyone's help.

They just need GC, oath letter, and any other INS/BCIS issued documents like reentry permits (white color passport like document), etc.

Oath ceremony went fine. There were a total of 100 people naturalized at our ceremony. The whole process took around 2 hours (11:30AM - 1:30PM).

Good luck to everyone else.

Next, need to apply for US passport and Indian visa/PIO (haven't decided which way to go yet). Any advise from the group?

Thanks again and good luck!
 
RSV,

Great!

Re. Visa Vs PIO: I guess it's easier and quicker to get a Visa
than a PIO. Later (after 3/4 months) I think one could regain
the Indian citizenship after dual-citizenship becomes a reality.

However, not sure what happens if you are on a Visa and have to work in India? I know PIO card would be better for this case until dual-citizenship. But, at the same time I read some info on RBI web site about NRIs not requiring any visa/PIO card to work in India... but can't find that link any more!

SamP
 
Folks,

I also completed my interview and I echo the same
comments as CD, RSV and Bilent, it was quick, smooth and
I rcvd letter saying you passed and appl. has been reco. for
approval!

If any one has specific Qs I can answer them.

SamP
 
USC to apply for GC for spouse in Chicago

I will apply for a GC and an EAD for my wife the day after my oath ceremony in Chicago. My wife is currently on H-1. What is the current timeline? How long does it take to get the EAD? and the interview?

Any tips to make things faster and smoothly?

Thank you.
 
USC to apply for GC for spouse in Chicago

I will apply for a GC and an EAD for my wife the day after my oath ceremony in Chicago. My wife is currently on H-1. What is the current timeline? How long does it take to get the EAD? and the interview?

Any tips to make things faster and smoothly?

Thank you.
 
USC to apply for GC for spouse in Chicago

I will apply for a GC and an EAD for my wife the day after my oath ceremony in Chicago. My wife is currently on H-1. What is the current timeline? How long does it take to get the EAD? and the interview?

Any tips to make things faster and smoothly?

Thank you.
 
Oath ceremony in Chicago

The oath ceremony went well. Showed up at 8:00 am, there was a long line. They took us in around 8:45. The judge had a 5 minute speech, then he read the oath of allegiance and then we said "I Do". That was it. Then the USCIS officers handed out the naturalization certificates. We were out by 10:00 am. I applied for a passport this afternoon.

Good luck to the rest of you guys.

Bulent
 
Good Luck Bilent

My interview was a smooth ride. We both (my wife) had an extreme polite girl officer.

After taking Oath, She asked 6 questions from same 100 Qs.

1. President at Civil war time
2. # of Judges
3. Name of CJ
4. 3 Branches of Gov.
5. Introduction to constitution
6. What change in constitution said

Than aske me to write a line.

Went our my application.

There was little spelling diffference in my Birth certificate and Green card (mOhammad and mUhammad), she suggested petition of name change to fix it. I ask about delay in Oath due to name change. She said atleast in Chicago, it does not matter and told me you will get oath letter "very soon".

I offered speeding tickets - she was not interested. Similarly she was not interested in my 5 yr tax papers.

She gave both of us approval letter.

We both interviewed at different time but by same lady.

I found Chicago citizenship office very organised and polite.
 
Bilent,

Do you know if kids are allowed inside? Did you see anyone
with kids in the Oath ceremony room?

Also, I guess if they allow everybody to come in only around
8.45 or so then may be I can go at around 8.30 or 8.40!


Thanks,
SamP
 
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