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I don't know about the rest, but expired passport is not a problem. I went to interview with expired passport. They don't care. I also had my lawyer go with me and he reassured me that would not be a problem and it was not.

That is great news. congrats. I'm glad you were able to get in that day. Hope you can get your passport as quick as your oath ceremony.

It's usually not the local office that holds the processing and caues delay. It's the background check and I suspect what country you are from. My co-worker and I applied for Citizenship the same week. He is from Canada. I'm from a middle eastern country (but I have been here 25 years). He...

I actually tried moving my oath date sooner. First time was right after the IO told me that I passed my interview test and showed me the oath date. I begged her to allow me to move it sooner. She said she needs to have a reason to do that. I said I want to vote. If she moves it 7 days...

The process can be frustrating. Especially if you filed your N400 the same week as your co-worker and he got his citizenship in 3 months. I had a lawyer who helped answer some of my questions and guide me through difficult times. He was willing to file lawsuit at any time, but recommended I...

Get there about 15 min before the oath ceremony. Go through the security area (you and your guests together). All the guests need is drivers lincese. You wait in the lobbby just past the security area. There is funny guy there that makes sure you are in the right place. After about 30...

I had my oath on Wednesday and applied for my EDL (Enhanced Drivers License) on Thursday. I would like share what I learned about EDL AFTER I had applied for it and I was on my way out of their office. So I had read about this quite a bit on their website...

I have been in US 25 years. Arrived with Student Visa, changed to H1B, Greencard, and now a Citizen. I have all my paperwork and their copies. Just put them in a box and store it in corner or closet in case I need it for some reason down the road. who know why it would be handy. It may have...

During my Oath ceremony a few days ago (Seattle office), somone said that they had lost their Greencard. Yet they still allowed her to go through Oath and gave her Naturalization Certificate. All they told her was that if you do find it, send it back to us. Maybe you get lucky, get a nice...

Many banks ask you if you are US Citizen or not when you open an account. I was opening an account just 2 weeks ago and they asked me that question. I wasn't US citizen then (I am now). So I'll be headding out to my bank to ask them to change this as well.

I went to the oath today in Seattle Office. All they asked for was Oath Letter and greencard. As far as taking pictures, people were taking pictures before, during and after ceremony and they were even using flash. A few people were standing on the side of the room video taping the whole...

I became a US Citizen today (took the oath). Oath was scheduled for 2:00pm I arrived at 1:30. Waited in hallways until about 2:10. then they asked us to front windows, took our green cards and our Oath letters. Then we went to a big room where family and friends were sitting in back (my...

Hi, I'm going to go for Oath ceremony tomorrow (Seattle, WA). Can family memebers like parents and wife accompany me to the ceremony? I did not see any mention of this on the Oath letter. So for those of you who have been through this, what was the process for taking family? Thanks...

It's different for different people. I don't think anyone will know how long your process wil take. From my application to my interview it took 2 years 3 months. I have a friend from Canada. His process from application to oath took under 4 months. We both lived in Seattle, WA and worked at...

I'm just curious how different situations work. I had my intreview about 2 weeks ago. Pass interview. Was handed the letter that says I passed the interview (N-652). I was also handed other paper. It was the oath letter that stated the day and time I should come back for oath (N-445)...

Had 5 speeding tickets in past 25 years. None in past 12 years. I disclosed all 5 on my N400 application. I was questioned about them during interview and I confirmed that I had several, but none in past 12 years. She said no problem. Pass my interview (received approval). Oath in 10 days.

Interview passed. Hi everyone, I had my Interview today. It was easy and it went real quick. Arrived early 7:30 am. Was called in at 7:40. My lawyer was with me. The IO was very nice and polite. I had to raise my arm and sware to tell the truth. She asked me for the...

June 2006 -- 1st FP July 2008 -- 2nd FP (yes, over 2 years later) Aug 2008 -- IL Oct 2008 -- ID 4 weeks after 2nd finger printing, I received my Interview letter. Interview is scheduled for October 1. I'm counting hours now until my interview. My lawer said that all I need...

Hi Cllin123, I went in for my second fingerprint on 8/8/08. I received the interview letter on 09/02/2008. So just a little under a months. My lawyer told me (on July 08 when I received my 2nd fingerprint letter) that they usually don't request for 2nd finger print unless they are actually...

Thank you all for your input. I also got an email from my immigration lawyer. He said that expired passport is fine (no need to renew). I'm very excited. I'll let you know how it turns out. --Norm