2010 November N-400 tracker

If you spoke to a level 1 officer, as in the person who answered the phone, they don't know much more than the information each of us can access from the website, our application status, general processing times etc. If you request, and the level 1 agrees, they can transfer your call to a level 2 officer who can actually provide information as to whether your in the interview queue, and call also give a more accurate assessment of the timeline.

From the posts I've seen on the forum, its rare to wait that long for the interview, unless the FP or other checks are delayed in clearance.

Anyways, best of luck.
 
frederick184 said:
Had my interview today in Baltimore, despite the snowstorm. I figured the office might be closed, but it wasn't. I sat in the waiting room for about 45 minutes before they called my name, then the officer escorted me to her room. Before anything else I was asked to raise my right hand and take the oath. After that she immediately got down to asking me the civics questions - What did the Declaration of Independence Do?, Name one branch or part of the Government, We elect a Senator for how many years?, If both the President and Vice President cannot serve, who becomes President?, What does the President's cabinet do?, How many justices are on the Supreme Court?. Then I was asked to write a sentence in English, then read a sentence in English. After this the officer told me I had passed the English and civics tests, and she would now go through the N-400 form to see if I was eligible for citizenship. On completion of that, she informed me she was recommending my application for approval, however I would have to wait another week, as my 5 year anniversary is on February 2. I would then receive a letter in the mail about when to return for the oath ceremony. If it hadn't been for that, she said, I could have taken my oath today. All in all I was in her office for about 20 minutes at the most.
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Congratulations Frederick!

I will have my interview nextweek 02/02/2010 in Baltimore too

When they asked you about your N-400, do they go line by line. I mean I have traveled to a lot of countries and been in many jobs and residences. And I can't imagine memorizing every start date and end date of my actions? Just curious at the level of detail they would ask?
 
biruk60 said:
Congratulations Frederick!

I will have my interview nextweek 02/02/2010 in Baltimore too

When they asked you about your N-400, do they go line by line. I mean I have traveled to a lot of countries and been in many jobs and residences. And I can't imagine memorizing every start date and end date of my actions? Just curious at the level of detail they would ask?
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Hi biruk60,

The officer didn't go line by line, but picked out certain areas, starting with asking my full name and address with phone numbers etc, then she went on to ask about, in my case, previous marriages. She checked my original divorce decree against the copy I had sent. She then asked about trips out of the country, and checked the dates I had given on the form against my passport.

I am pretty sure this information has to be accurate to the day, to make sure you comply with the continuous residence requirements. Other than that I am sure that you wouldn't have to memorize exactly the dates of your jobs and residences. I have lived in quite a few different locations myself since coming to the US, and I could not remember down to the exact date for each. I gave an approximate date.

I am sure each case is unique, in that some people will have a lot of stuff that is questionable while others do not. Good luck next week!
 
I called USCIS. After long QnA, she created service request for the local DO and did not transfer to tier 2 officer. She said someone from DO will get back to me. What is this process? Does anyone have experience with this?
 
Just received my oath letter. It is scheduled to be 2/23 (Wed); kind of hoping that they could schedule me to 2/9 (Wed)...
I guess I will have to skip 3 classes (gonna talk to my professors to make sure exams are not scheduled...).
I did think about asking for reschedule - i.e. during my Spring break (3/23); but it is another month waiting and they may not actually reschedule me to that day...

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DO: San Francisco
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."
01/29/2011 (Day 81) - N-445 (Notice of Naturalization Oath Ceremony) Received
02/23/2011 (Day 106) - Schedule Oath Ceremony
 
congrats Marballe. I am surprised that they didn't give you the 2/9. May be it was full because they only had one oath ceremony in Jan. 109 days is still pretty amazing! Don't even think about rescheduling!

I will be really happy if I get 2/23 too since I just reached my 5 year remark today and seems people who interview before their 5 year remark are a bit more delayed!
 
My husband had his interview today, and he was approved for citizenship! He said the officer was very friendly and professional; the interview took about 20 minutes, and he didn't ask to see any original copies of any documentation. The oath date is 2/23. I'm so excited and relieved.
 
Boysnberries said:
My husband had his interview today, and he was approved for citizenship! He said the officer was very friendly and professional; the interview took about 20 minutes, and he didn't ask to see any original copies of any documentation. The oath date is 2/23. I'm so excited and relieved.
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Conrats Boysnberries! Its so good to know the oath date right away. In my DO, i still need to wait 1 month after interview . Anyway, conrats again~
 
Congrats Kgurl. My status updated last week and within a few days I received my letter. Best of luck to all of us.
 
Hello everyone,

Today I did my interview and passed. The Officer was a very beautiful young lady and she was nice and friendly. After taking an oath to tell the truth, she started going through my N-400 application (not line by line). Eventhough I said no to "citation and arrest", I had HOV violation and driving under suspended privilage tickets. Showed her documents that I paid my due and I am clear. She seemed satisified with that. Also I have said no to "have you been to jail or prison? " in my application,I told her I was detained in my home country and she said that is fine.

After that she asked me civic questions, reading and writing tests. And she said that I have passed the interview and she would recommand me for approval. She even wanted me to take the oath ceremony this very day, but I remind her that my 5th anniversary is on 02/14/2011. She said then we will send you an oath letter on that day telling you when to come.

That was it folks. what a relief!
 
biruk60 said:
Hello everyone,

Today I did my interview and passed. The Officer was a very beautiful young lady and she was nice and friendly. After taking an oath to tell the truth, she started going through my N-400 application (not line by line). Eventhough I said no to "citation and arrest", I had HOV violation and driving under suspended privilage tickets. Showed her documents that I paid my due and I am clear. She seemed satisified with that. Also I have said no to "have you been to jail or prison? " in my application,I told her I was detained in my home country and she said that is fine.

After that she asked me civic questions, reading and writing tests. And she said that I have passed the interview and she would recommand me for approval. She even wanted me to take the oath ceremony this very day, but I remind her that my 5th anniversary is on 02/14/2011. She said then we will send you an oath letter on that day telling you when to come.

That was it folks. what a relief!
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Congrats Biruk60!! Thanks for the interview experience. My turn tomorrow ~
 
Hi biruk60,
first congratulation, i have question please... you answered "NO" to citation and arrest... at the interview did she ask you about it, or you just told her that you said "NO" and you have shown her your documentation ?
i have a speeding ticket and i answered " NO ", i do not know if i need to tell her about my speeding ticket or just answer NO when she go over the questions with me..
thanks for help.
 
Thanks December,

I have told her about it myself. My violations are serious, I mean driving under suspended privilege. And I have appeared in court even though it was dismissed. I am pretty sure they don't care about speeding ticket. Even in my case she see that the penalty was $125 and she saw that I paid it. And she said it is fine.

So, if I were you, I wouldn't worry about it. But if you want to be on the safe said, why don't you ask DMV to give a receipt that shows you paid it. That way, if it becomes an issue during your interview you can give the proof.

Good luck!
 
frederick184 said:
Congrats biruk60, maybe we'll be at the same oath ceremony in Baltimore :)
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Thanks frederick,
In all likelyhood you are going to get your oath cermony faster. The officer told me that in Baltimore they hold mass cermony 2 day per week. Every Friday and I guess Monday (not sure).
 
biruk60 said:
Thanks frederick,
In all likelyhood you are going to get your oath cermony faster. The officer told me that in Baltimore they hold mass cermony 2 day per week. Every Friday and I guess Monday (not sure).
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I had my interview on a Wednesday, and the officer told me I could have taken the oath that day, had it not been for the fact that my 5 year anniversary wasn't until yesterday.
 
I just called the USCIS and my call was escalated to the second level. The office confirmed that my oath letter was mailed yesterday! He didn't have access to see the exact day but he said I will receive it in less than a week! Thank you San Francisco USCIS officer for approving my case as soon as I hit the 5 year mark!
 
Hi guys, i had my interview yesterday, everything went well: The lady was very nice and took me to a small office. She swore me in and then we went on the civic test and English test….

After that we went over my paperwork. The whole thing took about 15 minutes. Then she Congratulated me and gave me a paper that confirmed that my application has been recommended for approval, but since my 3 year anniversary is on February 11 2011, they will hold the final approval next week and schedule me a oath date. She said i would have my oath in 2-3 month, but hopefully i can get it before that.

Everything is so easy. Now I wait for the oath letter ~~
 
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