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I've mailed out my documents a few weeks ago and although USPS confirmed the delivery, I have yet to see anything on the online status tracker. I've tried calling and emailing the consulate about this but haven't received a reply. How long does it typically take before the consulate...

How long did it take before they acknowledged receipt of the application?

It's actually quite easy to get a passport on the same day you're naturalized. All you need to do is to make an in-person appointment at your nearest passport agency, give them your naturalization certificate, pictures, and relevant docs and they'll have your passport ready within a couple of...

Is the renunciation form a pre-requisite for getting OCI or does the consulate just assume that since I'm applying for OCI as a US citizen, the Indian passport will be cancelled at the time I get my OCI stamped?

PHL_PD-Jan05, I was at the 9 am oath ceremony as well this morning. I also picked up my passport at the same time you did. Congratulations! And thanks to everyone on this board for helping out through this process.

Try 215 255 4800. I used this a really long time ago but it may still work

heantune, My pd was back in April but my interview only occurred this month and I know of a couple of people who filed with me who have interviews scheduled for Jan 09. That said, I think we're beginning to see faster processing at the Philly DO. I just got my OL yesterday, only a couple of...

Thanks Bobsmyth!

Does anyone know what docs I need to carry to the oath ceremony? Thanks.

heantune : No, I was given a paper test with questions and had to write out the answers. waiting4oath : Where do you find information about scheduled oath ceremonies?

That's quite a long wait for the oath! Did you try escalating to a supervisor during your infopass appointment to see what the issue might be?

He mentioned the standard 30-60 days timeframe for the OL for Penna residents like me. How long have you been waiting for your OL? Did you ask for a name change?

I just got interviewed at Philly this morning. Here's my inputs to some of those frequently asked questions: 1. Speeding tickets - I had 2. I briefly mentioned them to the IO during the interview when he went through the relevant section in the N-400. He dismissed it, didn't ask for any...

Yes, that's correct. I plan to use that argument and see how it goes. Thanks.

That's essentially correct. However, I did declare the move in the N400 application, declared an address change using AR-11 and paid taxes in the "new" state for the duration I was there. Not sure how to respond if an IO argues against the "temporary move" which is why I ask the question...