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    How long did it take for your passport to arrive (NON-expediated request)...

    I applied for my passport on Sat. 8/22 and was just wondering, out of curiosity how long did it take for you passport to show up (non-expedited, regular processing)... TIA :)
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    Finally! A proud U.S. Citizen!!!

    Finally, after 9+ years, I'm finally a proud U.S. citizen. :D Technically, I should have been able to do it back in 2003 based on my marriage, but I just had to get into trouble :rolleyes: (read all about it here), and decided to wait a few years before I finally gathered enough courage to do...
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    Finally!!! My approval (and oath letter) has come in!!! - a couple of questions...

    So, as some of you know, I've been waiting over a month to get my N400 application approved after I didn't receive my final answer at the time of interview due to my arrest from 2003. The interview date was on 6/22, and I've just received my oath letter today (7/28). :D I have a quick...
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    case status 800 line useless?

    Hi all, I'm trying to find out the status of my case by calling the 800 number listed on the INS' site for status checks…. all I get is an automated system that tells me that "information for this receipt number cannot be located at this time in the system…" Where are the customer reps...
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    For those who did not get a yes/no answer at the end of their interview

    How long did it take before the answer came in by mail. As I mentioned here, my IO did not approve/disaprove my application at the end of the interview and said he will need to defer the decision to his supervisor. So, for those of you who did not receive an answer at the end of the...
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    Interview Experience - Hartford CT (Very concerned - help Please!)

    (My apologies for the long post) So I just got back from my interview in Hartford CT. My appt. was scheduled for 9am, I got there at 8:45 and was called in at 9:02. Came out of the interview around 9:25am The following is a rundown of events... :rolleyes: I walked in, the IO asked me to...
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    Do I need to bring my wife to the interview?

    Hi all, I have my interview set for next month. I'm applying for citzenship based on marriage. Question: does my wife need to be there with me? (She is a U.S. citizen) The reason I'm asking is because we have a 1.5 year old daughter that may pose quite of a challenge to bring along as...
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    Got my interview date - so fast?!?!

    So I just got my interview date notice yesterday (4/20) - Less than two months after I had sent in my N400 (see my sig for complete timeline). My interview date is 6/22… I had an arrest (charges dismissed without probation back in 03’ – more than 6 years ago), which I had declared on my...
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    New Rochelle, NY - Fingerprinting Center question

    Hi all, I was wondering what it looks like in terms of processing time at this location. I have an appointment scheduled for 11am on Thursday two weeks from today and will need to leave my workplace in the middle of the day. Can someone who was fingerprinted at that location tell me how...
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    Weird NOA letter

    Just received my NOA letter, but it contains what I think (based on what I've read here on the forum) some different information. Here is the content of the letter: "The above application has been received by our office and is in process. Our records indicate your personal information is...
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    After almost 6 years, my N-400 is finally in the mail....

    Finally, after 6 years being elligible to citizenship based on marriage (PR since 12/00), I have gathered enough courage and submitted my N-400 (VTSC). I've been technically elligble to do it back in 12/03, but was arrested for a stupid road rage incident I got into. Long story short, the...
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    N-400 question 8G: "How many times has your current spouse been married?"

    Not sure the number to put in this box... Both my wife and I have never been married before our current-mutual marriage. My wife is my first spouse and vice-versa... So when the question reads: "How many times has your current spouse been married?" - Should I put 0? - then it contradicts the...
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    CT residents (Vermont Service Center) - Fingerprinting locations

    Connecticut residents applying for naturalization via the Vermont Service Center - Where were you told to get your fingerprints taken? I'm just wondering how far I'll need to drive to get that part done. TIA :)
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    Charges nolled (AKA dismissed) - will I be deported?

    Little background: Permanent resident since December 2000 based on marriage to a U.S. citizen. (We have one child). Back in 2003, I was arrested following a road rage incident, during which I pulled a baseball bat out of the trunk to draw the attention of the other car's passenger who was...
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    Need help with filling out a couple of N400 questions

    Hi all, I need your assistance with a couple of questions: Part 7, question C. asks: I have a couple of problems with this question: 1. My wife and I went on a home-visiting trip to our country. Somehow, we have an exit stamp from that country (and a re-entry stamp at JFK), but...
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    Just got my certified court disposition letter – USELESS !?!?!

    As mentioned in my other thread, I was arrested some 5+ years ago in a road rage incident. Went to trial, the case was annulled (nole prosequi), charges were dismissed, and the case has been sealed to the public (I was not found guilty and no alternative sentencing/probation were entered). Due...
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