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Hi folks, A friend of mine went to his interview in L.A. where he was told that "a decision could not be made" on his application because his children's birth certificates were missing. He submitted the certificates within the week but hasn't heard back anything since. They did not...

Dear Friends, It's over! My wife and I became citizens today, Dec. 19th, at the LA Convention Center. The ceremony was nice and short. The judge recited the Oath of Allegiance too fast so that 99% of all people could not follow for a portion... resulting in an awkward silence. The rest of the...

Well, not quite there yet - but hopefully on Friday the 19th at 1:00pm at L.A. CC. Furthermore, I would like to wish good luck to all of you on this forum... keep hanging in there! I have enjoyed your competent and compassionate advise, fellowship, and encouragement. Merry Christmas...

Hi there, I'll be travelling abroad shortly after my oath ceremony on Dec. 19th... Here is my question: Is it possible to apply for both, the passport book and the passport card, when you apply in person at the Federal Building (Los Angeles). Since I already have a ticket, I know they will...

A friend of mine was interviewed at the LA DO about three (3) months ago. A decision was not made time at that time due to the fact that he forgot to bring his children's (both natural born US citizens) birth certificates. He promptly sumbitted the documents via mail and hasn't heard anything...

Hi there, I have a question regarding form N-445. I received the Notice if Naturalization Oath Ceremony. It states to fill out the back and that "You may be questioned further on your answers at that time." Question # 2 Have you travelled outside the United States? My answer is YES. I...

If you have to reschedule your oath in Los Angeles, how long will it take to get a new oath date? Any stats on this??? Thanks

What's the link to the LA Oath timeline??? I looked but I can't find it.... thanks

Once you have your citizenship certificate but need to leave the U.S. the next week, can you get your passport in person (same-day)?

Any recent trends in the Los Angeles DO? Isn't there a link with statistical information?

My PD is 6/19/08 and I would like to find out fi my FP has cleared... Can I call USCIS to find out?

Folks, Just as many of you I am still waiting for my interview letter. What if I receive my IL and the interview date falls on a date when I am scheduled to be out of the country. For example, in Nov I'll be out of the country for almost 2 weeks. Has anyone here ever rescheduled the...

I was asked: "How many questions can you miss on the civics test (10 questions) and still pass?" Does anyone know?

I know this has been kicked around on this forum... Is there anyone out there who knows from first hand experience how my (US/EU - dual citizenship) will affect my chances of getting a job with the Federal Government or the State Department requiring security clearance? Is there any...

Hi there! Can someone briefly define all the lingo used on this forum. :) I am new to this... I just had my prints done at the Van Nuys, CA office what's next? Provided all goes well, what should I expect in terms of actions... what should be the next thing? Name check or what? I am a bit...

I have received my notice for fingerprinting (scheduled for 7/10). Unfortunately, I'll be on a business trip on that date. Do you think I can simlpy show up a couple of days before my appointment and ask to printed then? My appointment is at the Van Nuys,CA office... Does anyone know anythingt...

From your friendly local district office... (www.uscis.gov) Naturalization Interviews to be Conducted on Saturdays, Sundays and After Normal Business Hours on Weekdays In Fiscal Year 2007, USCIS received a significant increase in naturalization applications (Form N-400). To address the...

How many of you folks will keep your old citizenship when becoming U.S. citizens. My EU passport allows me to hold more than one.... Are there any others out there??? Any great insights on dual citizenship??? Thanks

Hi there, I did my best to remember all stays outside of the US during the last 5 years.... but I am not 100% sure concerning all trips...Yikes! Well, I counted a total of 6 trips - a total of 46 days outside of the country during my 5 years. Does the officer have a way to check what I...

I have read some uscis announcements stating that they are "hiring more adjudication officers to resolve the backlog problem..." I've just filed my application... looks like its going to be a long wait! Any comments?