There is my timeline: It always takes up to 7-8 months but if you have some problems it might be extended to 10 months...
TSC - Tampa DO
09/08/2008: N-400 application Mailed to TSC
09/12/2008: Application received by TSC, tracking on the USPS
09/12/2008: Priority date
09/15/2008: Check cashed
09/18/2008: NOA1 Received (notice date 09/16/2008, expect interview notice within 730 days. Application transfered to NBC)
09/29/2008: NOA2 Received/fingerprint letter (notice date 09/24/2008)
10/17/2008: FP Scheduled
11/6/2008: NOA3 Received/interview letter
1/15/2009: interview date - Approved!
1/26/2009: Oath Letter
2/23/2009: Oath Date
Hello to all Tampa filers! I'm going to file for citizenship this month but I have some questions with regards to submitting my application. Tampa is also my District Office.
1. Where did you have your photos taken?
2. What kind of envelope did you use for filing?
3. How did you mail your application, is it Registered Mail, Priority Mail, etc.?
Thank you.
1. Where did you have your photos taken?
I had my photo taken behind the Immigration office in Tampa
USCIS
5524 West Cypress Street
Tampa, FL 33607.
- drive to the back
2. What kind of envelope did you use for filing?
I used Priority Mail envelope and it was Certified. I was able to track the envelope.
3. How did you mail your application, is it Registered Mail, Priority Mail, etc.?
I used Certified, Priority Mail.
D/O : Tampa, FL
TSC - Tampa DO (TSC - Texas Service Center)
01/30/09 : N-400 Certified Mail to Texas Lockbox.
02/02/09 : N-400 Received.
02/02/09 : Priority Date.
02/05/09 : Notice Date.
02/06/09 : Check Cashed ($675).
02/10/09 : NOA Received ( I-797C) Notice Of Action
02/17/09 : FingerPrint Notice Received ( I-797C).
03/03/09 : FingerPrint Appointment & Done.
?? : Interview Letter (IL).
?? : Interview Date (ID).
?? : Oath Letter (OL).
?? : Oath Date (OD).
For now the oath has been scheduled at Tampa Convention Center as following;
Feb 23
Mar 11
April 15
May 14
Jane good luck in your coming interview, Please let us know if your oath will be on 4/15 and the time/date you are going to receive your oath letter.