Tampa FL - N-400 Timeline

USCIS just called me to let me know that my name check is cleared and my interview is going to be on 7/6. I have sent email this morning to the Southeast Regional director and wondering if my email triggers this update.

I sent email yesterday to the ombudsman officer who is working my case as well. Getting confused regard what trigger the interview. What ever, I got my interview and that what important.
 
Today I completed my Biometrics Appointment in Tampa. My appointment was at 3 P.M., but I arrived an hour early. To my surprise, the place was almost empty, and I was finished by 2:30. Therefore, my advice is to get to the Biometrics Appointment early! Overall, the experience was very pleasant... my next step is the Interview!
 
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ytorno said:
Hello all,
Below are the details on how my process looks so far:

Tampa District Office (DO)
05/28/09 : N-400 Sent via USPS Express Mail® to TSC (Texas Service Center).
05/29/09 : N-400 Received.
05/29/09 : Priority Date.
06/01/09 : Check Cashed ($675).
06/01/09 : I-797C, Notice of Action (NOA) Date.
06/05/09 : NOA Received.
06/13/09 : Fingerprints Notice Received.
06/25/09 : Fingerprints Appointment.
**/**/09 : Interview Letter (IL).
**/**/09 : Interview Date (ID).
**/**/09 : Oath Letter (OL).
**/**/09 : Oath Date (OD).
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ytorno,

We filed the N-400 around the same time. Therefore, let's both be sure to update our experiences so that we can compare our timelines.
 
busupshot83,

You're right, I see we filed around the same time, and I also noticed you were scheduled for your fingerprinting today - How did it go? Did it take too long?
I will make sure I keep my process' evolution up-to-date, so we can compare timelines... Who knows, maybe we'll be taking our Oath together. Anyways, I wish you, and every one else, the best of lucks! :)

Regards,

Y.
 
busupshot83,

Thanks for your info on getting to the Biometrics Appointment early - mine was schedule for 9AM today (6/25), but since I got there early, by that time I was already on my way to work! And yes, the place was almost empty, and my experience was very pleasant as well. I did have a hard time finding their new location 'cause last time I was there - like 3.5 yrs ago - they were somewhere else.

So, I guess all we need to do now is wait for the lnterview Letter - I hope we get it soon... Can't wait to take the Oath and apply for my passport! :D

Tampa District Office (DO)
05/28/09 : N-400 Sent via USPS Express Mail® to TSC (Texas Service Center).
05/29/09 : N-400 Received.
05/29/09 : Priority Date.
06/01/09 : Check Cashed ($675).
06/01/09 : I-797C, Notice of Action (NOA) Date.
06/05/09 : NOA Received.
06/13/09 : Fingerprints Notice Received.
06/25/09 : Fingerprints Appointment - Done!~
**/**/09 : Interview Letter (IL).
**/**/09 : Interview Date (ID).
**/**/09 : Oath Letter (OL).
**/**/09 : Oath Date (OD).
 
Interview passed yesterday!

My appointment was at 830am .... I was called in shortly after 9 and taken to the guys office. He swore me in to tell thruth and then went over my n-400 making sure all information was correct and of course it wasn't..lol. I had messed up on the travel dates and accidentally put down that I was in mexico for 1 year for vacation. It was no problem, he just crossed it out and rewrote it.
All I was asked for is greencard, passport, and drivers license (given I had one)
English reading test was to read: October 12th is Columbus Day
English writing test was to write: Columbus Day is in October
Civics was:
1. what does the presidents cabinet do
2. how many years do we vote a senator for
3. what do we celebrate on independence day
4. name one branch of government
5. what group of peeps were taken to america and sold as slaves
6. when do we celebrate independence day

he then asked if I was prepared to take the oath as presented on the last page of n400..including to bear arms if neccessary (he made a point of it) ... I said yes....he said sign here and here and you are done.
He said I will get a letter to take the oath probably in august.
I hope it will be july...since im travelling in august. ugh
 
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 Immediately. Bring someone with you so they can stand in line early for you while you're receiving your "Certificate of Naturalization".

I'm going by memory here, if you want your Passport within 3 to 7 days, I believe it was $200.00. Within two weeks, it was $165.00. And regular, it was $100.00. Also, they take your photo there for additional $15.00.

Bring some cash with you. The whole process will take 3 hours, with passport 4 hours.

They also have all day garage parking for $5.00. Look for Tampa Convention parking garage.

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 : N-400 Certified Mail to Texas Lockbox.
02/02/2009 : Priority Date.
02/05/2009 : Notice Date.
02/06/2009 : Check Cashed ($675).
02/10/2009 : NOA Received ( I-797C) Notice Of Action
02/17/2009 : FingerPrint Notice Received ( I-797C).
03/03/2009 : FingerPrint Appointment & Done.
03/13/2009 : Interview Letter (IL).
04/30/2009 : Interview Date (ID) APPROVED!!!
05/25/2009 : Oath Letter (OL).
06/17/2009 : Oath Date (OD).
06/17/2009 : Passport (Applied)
xx/xx/xxxx : Passport (Received)
 
Orlando oath dates

Joopdog,
From your posting, I check the link for convention center and it shows that on Aug 14 there will be a oath cermony for Tampa center.

Would you know how could I find the oath dates for Orlando center?

Thanks and advance
 
joopdog, did you go to SSA and changed your immigration/citizenship status with them? Did you submit an SS-5 (application form) what documents did they ask from you?
 
I completely forgot about that. I guess I can change my social security status. I'll look in to that.

Thanks
 
Today, I became a US citizen together with 1,054 people from 107 different countries. The Naturalization Ceremony was held in Disney World, Orlando, FL in Main Street U.S.A., Magic Kingdom in front of Cinderella Castle, it was beautifully decorated with red, white and blue colors. They call it "Celebrate the American Dream." It started at 8:15 a.m. with the usual program. After the ceremony, they surprised us with fireworks and group picture taking with matching confettis. Really memorable, exciting and fun! I got my Certificate of Naturalization with all the correct information. They didn't have anything set-up for passport processing.

I'd like to thank Rajiv Khanna, all the moderators and participants of this board. Being a member of this board helped me a lot during my naturalization journey.

Good luck to all of you who are to become U.S. citizens soon!

My timeline:

D/O Tampa
03/02/2009 Mailed N-400 to TX Lockbox
03/04/2009 Delivery Received
03/10/2009 Check Cashed
03/10/2009 Notice Date
03/14/2009 NOA Received
03/04/2009 Priority Date
03/20/2009 Fringerprint Notice Date
04/07/2009 Fingerprint Appointment Done
04/21/2009 Interview Letter Mailed
04/25/2009 Interview Letter Received
06/04/2009 Date of Interview - PASSED!
06/08/2008 Date Oath Letter Sent
06/10/2009 Date Oath Letter Received
07/03/2009 Oath - Proud and Happy U.S. Citizen
 
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rjmco said:
Today, I became a US citizen together with 1,054 people from 107 different countries. The Naturalization Ceremony was held in Disney World, Orlando, FL in Main Street U.S.A., Magic Kingdom in front of Cinderella Castle, it was beautifully decorated with red, white and blue colors. They call it "Celebrate the American Dream." It started at 8:15 a.m. with the usual program. After the ceremony, they surprised us with fireworks and group picture taking with matching confettis. Really memorable, exciting and fun! I got my Certificate of Naturalization with all the correct information. They didn't have anything set-up for passport processing.

I'd like to thank Rajiv Khanna, all the moderators and participants of this board. Being a member of this board helped me a lot during my naturalization journey.

Good luck to all of you who are to become U.S. citizens soon!

My timeline:

D/O Tampa
03/02/2009 Mailed N-400 to TX Lockbox
03/04/2009 Delivery Received
03/10/2009 Check Cashed
03/10/2009 Notice Date
03/14/2009 NOA Received
03/04/2009 Priority Date
03/20/2009 Fringerprint Notice Date
04/07/2009 Fingerprint Appointment Done
04/21/2009 Interview Letter Mailed
04/25/2009 Interview Letter Received
06/04/2009 Date of Interview - PASSED!
06/08/2008 Date Oath Letter Sent
06/10/2009 Date Oath Letter Received
07/03/2009 Oath - Proud and Happy U.S. Citizen
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congratulations!
 
rjmco said:
Today, I became a US citizen together with 1,054 people from 107 different countries. The Naturalization Ceremony was held in Disney World, Orlando, FL in Main Street U.S.A., Magic Kingdom in front of Cinderella Castle, it was beautifully decorated with red, white and blue colors. They call it "Celebrate the American Dream." It started at 8:15 a.m. with the usual program. After the ceremony, they surprised us with fireworks and group picture taking with matching confettis. Really memorable, exciting and fun! I got my Certificate of Naturalization with all the correct information. They didn't have anything set-up for passport processing.

I'd like to thank Rajiv Khanna, all the moderators and participants of this board. Being a member of this board helped me a lot during my naturalization journey.

Good luck to all of you who are to become U.S. citizens soon!

My timeline:

D/O Tampa
03/02/2009 Mailed N-400 to TX Lockbox
03/04/2009 Delivery Received
03/10/2009 Check Cashed
03/10/2009 Notice Date
03/14/2009 NOA Received
03/04/2009 Priority Date
03/20/2009 Fringerprint Notice Date
04/07/2009 Fingerprint Appointment Done
04/21/2009 Interview Letter Mailed
04/25/2009 Interview Letter Received
06/04/2009 Date of Interview - PASSED!
06/08/2008 Date Oath Letter Sent
06/10/2009 Date Oath Letter Received
07/03/2009 Oath - Proud and Happy U.S. Citizen
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CONGRATS rjmco! :)

Tampa District Office (DO)
05/28/09 : N-400 Sent via USPS Express Mail® to TSC (Texas Service Center).
05/29/09 : N-400 Received.
05/29/09 : Priority Date.
06/01/09 : Check Cashed ($675).
06/01/09 : I-797C, Notice of Action (NOA) Date.
06/05/09 : NOA Received.
06/13/09 : Fingerprints Notice Received.
06/25/09 : Fingerprints Appointment - Done!
**/**/09 : Interview Letter (IL).
**/**/09 : Interview Date (ID).
**/**/09 : Oath Letter (OL).
**/**/09 : Oath Date (OD).
 
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 SS-5 form. I can wait for that. I'll do that after I get my passport done.

How do I change my citizenship status on Social Security’s records?

Thank goodness I did my Passport that day (06-17-2009). Because my brother just announce he's getting married in August. I did the regular routine for Passport, 4 to 6 weeks. I should get my passport by the end of July.

Again congrats

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 N-400 to Texas Lockbox.
02/02/2009 : Priority Date.
02/06/2009 : Check Cashed ($675).
02/17/2009 : FingerPrint Notice Received ( I-797C).
03/03/2009 : FingerPrint Appointment & Done.
03/13/2009 : Interview Letter (IL).
04/30/2009 : Interview Date (ID) APPROVED!!!
05/25/2009 : Oath Letter (OL).
06/17/2009 : Oath Date (OD).
06/17/2009 : Passport (Applied)
xx/xx/xxxx : Passport (Received)
 
Thank you so much to those who congratulated me, it feels so good to finally become a U.S. citizen.

Next steps will be as joopdog posted above; apply for US Passport, Register to Vote and Change Status with SSA.
 
Congratulations

RJMCO,
Congratulations on your Great Great Oath Cermony and on one of your happiest moments of a life time !!!!!!!!:)
 
I just done from my interview, it went very well, total of 30 min. (7:30 to 8:00)
The officer went through my application and made some changes (example, Have you ever been arrested I answered No he marked Yes since I was arrested for political reason).
He asked about my
-marriage certificates
-Driver license
-Green card
-Passport

He congratulated me and stated I passed and will send me the oath letter soon for 8/14/2009 date.
I asked him if I could get the 7/17/2009 oath, he stated it’s already full but he will ask his supervisor if that possible.

Reading:
Who is Lincoln?
Writing:
Lincoln was the president during the civil war.

Questions:
1- who is the speaker of the house?
2- For how many years the presidents serve?
3- Who lived in America?
4- One of the longest rivers.
5- When was the independence?
6- The first 10 amendments

That you all for your help and support.
 
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