Congratualtions Marballe!
I have few questions I would like to ask you though... 1) where is you DO? 2) why it needs final approval? is your case based on asylum?, because from what i have read in this website most get their approval right away. In some occationes, even oath cermony. 3) and when is your fifth aniversary mark?
I know I have asked you a lot of question but I would appreciate it if you take the time to answer them
#1. I guess I forgot to put my DO down. It's San Francisco, CA.
#2. I applied based on the five years rule. I think it depends on the office? I don't think SF does same day oath ceremony. To me, it sounds like the final approval is a standard procedure or double checking something (idk...). The other option he could checked was "A decision cannot yet be made about your application."
#3. My five years was in 2009. I waited a bit b/c I am a procrastinator (I was a bit hectic in 09-10 as it was my last year with my B.S.; then moving makes it even longer as I needed to wait till SF has the jurisdiction). Lol.
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DO: San Francisco, CA
11/09/2010 (Day 00) - N-400 Sent via USPS Standard First Class Mail
11/12/2010 (Day 03) - Date Received
11/16/2010 (Day 07) - Email USCIS Acceptance Confirmation
11/16/2010 (Day 07) - Check cashed
11/19/2010 (Day 10) - I-797C Noticed of Action (Receipt) Received (Dated 11/16/2010)
11/27/2010 (Day 18) - I-797C Noticed of Action (Biometrics Notification) Received (Dated 11/24/2010)
12/06/2010 (Day 27) - Scheduled Biometrics
12/06/2010 (Day 27) - Biometrics Completed
12/14/2010 (Day 35) - Case status updated to "Testing and Interview"
12/17/2010 (Day 38) - I-797C Noticed of Action (Request for Applicant to Appear for Naturalization Initial Interview) Received (Dated 12/14/2010)
12/17/2010 (Day 38) - N-659 (Naturalization Interview Document Check List) Received
01/20/2011 (Day 72) - Scheduled Interview
01/20/2011 (Day 72) - Interview Completed
01/20/2011 (Day 72) - N-652 Naturalization Interview Results Given. "You passed the tests of English and US history and government." and "Congratulations! Your application has been recommended for approval. At this time, it appears that you have established your eligibility for naturalization. If final approval is granted, you will be notified when and where to report for the Oath Ceremony."