Atlanta GA - N-400 Timeline
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Interview - my Experience
Just wanted to share my and my wife's experience during the interview process. Our appointment was around 10 am in Atlanta DO. There was not much traffic (around 8:45 am going 75 "S" from vinings). Also was a public parking opposite the federal bldg for $4.00 per day.
The officer who interviewed me was very polite. Asked me to stand up and raise the hand etc. Asked my full name. At a very fast pace went through the N-400 questions (whatever we filled in the form). She asked if there were any trips out of us after filing n-400 and also if any traffic violations after filing n-400. Other than the Greencard and the Passport (proof of trips outside us), no other documentation was asked. I think the passport was not even opened.
Then asked 6 civic questions from a sheet of paper (it had 10 questions) that she had. After which she asked me to read a very basic english sentence and write another basic english sentence. The interview was tops 15minutes.
Then the oath was around 2:00 pm which really started around 2:30pm. Since there were 60 people, it got finished around 4:00pm. We became US citizens around 4:00pm.
My sincere thanks to all the members of this forum who have taken their time to answer questions. Good Luck to you all.
Just wanted to share my and my wife's experience during the interview process. Our appointment was around 10 am in Atlanta DO. There was not much traffic (around 8:45 am going 75 "S" from vinings). Also was a public parking opposite the federal bldg for $4.00 per day.
The officer who interviewed me was very polite. Asked me to stand up and raise the hand etc. Asked my full name. At a very fast pace went through the N-400 questions (whatever we filled in the form). She asked if there were any trips out of us after filing n-400 and also if any traffic violations after filing n-400. Other than the Greencard and the Passport (proof of trips outside us), no other documentation was asked. I think the passport was not even opened.
Then asked 6 civic questions from a sheet of paper (it had 10 questions) that she had. After which she asked me to read a very basic english sentence and write another basic english sentence. The interview was tops 15minutes.
Then the oath was around 2:00 pm which really started around 2:30pm. Since there were 60 people, it got finished around 4:00pm. We became US citizens around 4:00pm.
My sincere thanks to all the members of this forum who have taken their time to answer questions. Good Luck to you all.
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my N400 progress..phew
DO: Atlanta
06/07/06: Mailed N400 to TSC
06/12/06: Mail arrived at TSC and priority date
06/14/06: Checks encashed
06/21/06: Notice received
06/26/06: FP notice received
07/11/06: FP Date
07/21/06: Notice for interview.
08/30/06: Interview date.
It is all DONE. I am now a citizen of USA.
The interview process was very simple. It was scheduled at 8:05 in the in morning and I live 40 miles from MLK bldg and I knew traffic can be problem. As expected I got stuck in traffic and finally made it to the appointment 15 minutes late. That wasn't a problem at all. I was more worried about how my 6 month old would behave during the interview process. I had to take my daughter with me because even my wife was scheduled for citizenship interview at the same time. The interview officer was very nice and understanding and even tried to play with my daughter. Anyway, the interview process itself involved checking my application in front of me and updating any changes...my recent trip outside USA. He asked me 6 questions from a list (all of them from the book ofcourse) and after answering all the questions, he asked me a read and write a simple sentence. He then said he would recommend the approval of my application and asked me to go back and wait in the waiting room until someone calls out my name to give me the final status. As expected, it was approved and they said I can take the oath on the same day at 2:00 PM. My wifes interview was also successful and she was also asked to come for the 2:00 oath ceremony. We went home and came back for the oath and it was also a simple process. Several people came with their families and took pics and videos.
The next step is to apply for passport.
Hope you all nJoy your journey too.
hp.
DO: Atlanta
06/07/06: Mailed N400 to TSC
06/12/06: Mail arrived at TSC and priority date
06/14/06: Checks encashed
06/21/06: Notice received
06/26/06: FP notice received
07/11/06: FP Date
07/21/06: Notice for interview.
08/30/06: Interview date.
It is all DONE. I am now a citizen of USA.
The interview process was very simple. It was scheduled at 8:05 in the in morning and I live 40 miles from MLK bldg and I knew traffic can be problem. As expected I got stuck in traffic and finally made it to the appointment 15 minutes late. That wasn't a problem at all. I was more worried about how my 6 month old would behave during the interview process. I had to take my daughter with me because even my wife was scheduled for citizenship interview at the same time. The interview officer was very nice and understanding and even tried to play with my daughter. Anyway, the interview process itself involved checking my application in front of me and updating any changes...my recent trip outside USA. He asked me 6 questions from a list (all of them from the book ofcourse) and after answering all the questions, he asked me a read and write a simple sentence. He then said he would recommend the approval of my application and asked me to go back and wait in the waiting room until someone calls out my name to give me the final status. As expected, it was approved and they said I can take the oath on the same day at 2:00 PM. My wifes interview was also successful and she was also asked to come for the 2:00 oath ceremony. We went home and came back for the oath and it was also a simple process. Several people came with their families and took pics and videos.
The next step is to apply for passport.
Hope you all nJoy your journey too.
hp.
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Atlanta Interview - Wheelchair question - help
Hello
My interview is on July 27th at Atlanta. I would like to know if wheelchairs are available at USCIS. Do we need any special permission for wheelchairs? I have not requested for a wheelchair while making the N-400 application. Please provide any information you may know regarding this.
Thanks.
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Application mailed - May 1 2006
Received date - May 9 2006
FP Notice date - June 2 2006 (Got in on Jun 9th)
FP Date - June 16 2006
Interview Notice date - June 27 2006 (Got it today - Jul 3rd)
Interview scheduled - July 27 2006
Hello
My interview is on July 27th at Atlanta. I would like to know if wheelchairs are available at USCIS. Do we need any special permission for wheelchairs? I have not requested for a wheelchair while making the N-400 application. Please provide any information you may know regarding this.
Thanks.
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Application mailed - May 1 2006
Received date - May 9 2006
FP Notice date - June 2 2006 (Got in on Jun 9th)
FP Date - June 16 2006
Interview Notice date - June 27 2006 (Got it today - Jul 3rd)
Interview scheduled - July 27 2006
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Interview Notice came from Service Center
I saw the from Address on the envelope. It is from TSC.
And stamp is from Texas.
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Application mailed to TSC - May 1 2006
Received date - May 9 2006
FP Notice date - June 2 2006 (Got it on Jun 9th)
FP Date - June 16 2006
Interview Notice date - June 27 2006 (Got it on Jul 3rd from TSC)
Interview scheduled in Atlanta - July 27 2006
I saw the from Address on the envelope. It is from TSC.
And stamp is from Texas.
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Application mailed to TSC - May 1 2006
Received date - May 9 2006
FP Notice date - June 2 2006 (Got it on Jun 9th)
FP Date - June 16 2006
Interview Notice date - June 27 2006 (Got it on Jul 3rd from TSC)
Interview scheduled in Atlanta - July 27 2006
My interview and oath experience. (Same day - Thursday)
Myself and my husband had our interview yesterday in Atlanta USCIS office (2nd floor). Appointment for both of us was at 9:45 am. We were there about 30 mins early and submitted our interview letters at the counter and waited. The waiting area was crowded.
Interview
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My husband's interview was conducted at 9:30Am (the officer calls name and takes the candidate inside to their office). It was for about 10 mins and he passed the interview. He was told to take the oath at 10AM. My interview was around 10:10Am. The officer had to do something. So she left me in her room for few minutes and came back. The interview was about 10 minutes and my oath was at 2pm.
In the interview, after checking ID (my passport and Driver's license) first the officer quickly goes through asking Yes / No etc for all the questions we have filled in N-400 while applying. She asked about trips taken outside USA and if I was working. I said I am not working. (My GC was employment based). Then I wrote down a small sentence that she told (to test English writing). Then she asks me to read the first question from a paper with her list of questions. Then she asked about 5 or 6 Civics / history questions. Questions were simple and from the list of 100 we had read. Then I was given a notice that I passed the tests and she is recommending approval (N-652) and told that she will try to put me in the oath at 2pm. She took the Green card and said it will be destroyed later. Later I waited in the waiting area to get another notice that says we can go to take oath.
There were few other families where one member was called earlier and took oath in morning. They have a cafetaria and also break rooms with vending machines in the building.
Oath
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Oath is in First floor. Morning ceremony started around 10Am but lasted until 11:45AM. There were around 30 people plus some family members who can watch.
Afternoon crowd was bigger. It was a full house. About 75 people taking oath plus friends / family members. It started at 2PM and ended around 4PM.
The ceremony begins with a lady giving lot of info about getting Passport, applying GCs for family members and other important instructions. Then each one goes to a desk there to verify the details printed on their certificate. All this happens over one hour. Then another officer comes in and the real ceremony begins. After national anthem is played, a speech is given and then each person is given their certificate. You can take pictures. The officer even pauses and poses with you for a picture. So, you can take your camera if you want.
We pretty much spent the whole day there. Some people had brought young children in strollers to the oath ceremony. Wheelchair access is available from their parking lot, if you are using a wheel chair. I believe that in Atlanta they have oath ceremonies on the same day as the interview.
Best wishes.
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Application mailed to TSC - May 1 2006
Received date - May 9 2006
Priorit date - May 9 2006
FP Notice date - June 2 2006 (Got it on Jun 9th)
FP Date - June 16 2006
Interview Notice date - June 27 2006 (Got it on Jul 3rd from TSC)
Interview in Atlanta - July 27 2006
Oath in Atlanta - July 27 2006
Myself and my husband had our interview yesterday in Atlanta USCIS office (2nd floor). Appointment for both of us was at 9:45 am. We were there about 30 mins early and submitted our interview letters at the counter and waited. The waiting area was crowded.
Interview
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My husband's interview was conducted at 9:30Am (the officer calls name and takes the candidate inside to their office). It was for about 10 mins and he passed the interview. He was told to take the oath at 10AM. My interview was around 10:10Am. The officer had to do something. So she left me in her room for few minutes and came back. The interview was about 10 minutes and my oath was at 2pm.
In the interview, after checking ID (my passport and Driver's license) first the officer quickly goes through asking Yes / No etc for all the questions we have filled in N-400 while applying. She asked about trips taken outside USA and if I was working. I said I am not working. (My GC was employment based). Then I wrote down a small sentence that she told (to test English writing). Then she asks me to read the first question from a paper with her list of questions. Then she asked about 5 or 6 Civics / history questions. Questions were simple and from the list of 100 we had read. Then I was given a notice that I passed the tests and she is recommending approval (N-652) and told that she will try to put me in the oath at 2pm. She took the Green card and said it will be destroyed later. Later I waited in the waiting area to get another notice that says we can go to take oath.
There were few other families where one member was called earlier and took oath in morning. They have a cafetaria and also break rooms with vending machines in the building.
Oath
------
Oath is in First floor. Morning ceremony started around 10Am but lasted until 11:45AM. There were around 30 people plus some family members who can watch.
Afternoon crowd was bigger. It was a full house. About 75 people taking oath plus friends / family members. It started at 2PM and ended around 4PM.
The ceremony begins with a lady giving lot of info about getting Passport, applying GCs for family members and other important instructions. Then each one goes to a desk there to verify the details printed on their certificate. All this happens over one hour. Then another officer comes in and the real ceremony begins. After national anthem is played, a speech is given and then each person is given their certificate. You can take pictures. The officer even pauses and poses with you for a picture. So, you can take your camera if you want.
We pretty much spent the whole day there. Some people had brought young children in strollers to the oath ceremony. Wheelchair access is available from their parking lot, if you are using a wheel chair. I believe that in Atlanta they have oath ceremonies on the same day as the interview.
Best wishes.
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Application mailed to TSC - May 1 2006
Received date - May 9 2006
Priorit date - May 9 2006
FP Notice date - June 2 2006 (Got it on Jun 9th)
FP Date - June 16 2006
Interview Notice date - June 27 2006 (Got it on Jul 3rd from TSC)
Interview in Atlanta - July 27 2006
Oath in Atlanta - July 27 2006
Atlanta Time Line.
Hello everyone just wanted to share Atlanta timeline with everyone.
05/26/06 :N400 mailed
05/30/06 :N400 Received Date
05/30/06 :N400 Priority Date
06/12/06 :FP Notice received Date
06/17/06 :FP Appointment
07/18/06 :Interview Letter received
08/17/06:Interview appointment (Interview lasted less then 10 min)
08/17/06:Oath Ceremony
GoodLuck to you all.
Hello everyone just wanted to share Atlanta timeline with everyone.
05/26/06 :N400 mailed
05/30/06 :N400 Received Date
05/30/06 :N400 Priority Date
06/12/06 :FP Notice received Date
06/17/06 :FP Appointment
07/18/06 :Interview Letter received
08/17/06:Interview appointment (Interview lasted less then 10 min)
08/17/06:Oath Ceremony
GoodLuck to you all.
Here is my timeline:
Texas Service Center
_______________________________
08/09/2006 : Application to TSC
08/14/2006 : Application Received at TSC
08/15/2006 : Check Cashed
08/17/2006 : Priority Date
08/24/2006 : Notice received Date
08/28/2006 : FP Notice received Date
09/05/2006 : FP Appointment
00/00/0000 : Interview appointment
00/00/0000 : Oath Date
Texas Service Center
_______________________________
08/09/2006 : Application to TSC
08/14/2006 : Application Received at TSC
08/15/2006 : Check Cashed
08/17/2006 : Priority Date
08/24/2006 : Notice received Date
08/28/2006 : FP Notice received Date
09/05/2006 : FP Appointment
00/00/0000 : Interview appointment
00/00/0000 : Oath Date
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I have a quick question. On going thru this post, I find that many of you have finished the whole process in three months time.
If we apply 90 days prior to the due date and finish the process before the due date, is it ok? I just wanted to know if all the people who got the process finished in three months applied 90 days prior to the 5 yr due date and if any of you finished the oath before the due date. Does this happen? Or is it that all of you applied only after 5 yr due date.
We are planning to apply by Dec. which will be 90 days prior to due date of March 07. The DO will be Atlanta.
Thanks
If we apply 90 days prior to the due date and finish the process before the due date, is it ok? I just wanted to know if all the people who got the process finished in three months applied 90 days prior to the 5 yr due date and if any of you finished the oath before the due date. Does this happen? Or is it that all of you applied only after 5 yr due date.
We are planning to apply by Dec. which will be 90 days prior to due date of March 07. The DO will be Atlanta.
Thanks
My Timeline
Filed N400 On Aug 14, 2006
CIS received N400 on Aug 17, 2006
Priority Date Aug 17, 2006
Checks cashed on Aug 21, 2006
Notice Date Aug 22, 2006
Received Notice of Action in Mail on Aug 28, 2006
Received FP Notice on Sept 01, 2006
FP Appointment on Sept 08, 2006
Interview Letter Recieved on Sept 18, 2006
Interview Date October 16, 2006
Oath Date October 16, 2006
From start to finish it only took two months. Cant be better than this
Filed N400 On Aug 14, 2006
CIS received N400 on Aug 17, 2006
Priority Date Aug 17, 2006
Checks cashed on Aug 21, 2006
Notice Date Aug 22, 2006
Received Notice of Action in Mail on Aug 28, 2006
Received FP Notice on Sept 01, 2006
FP Appointment on Sept 08, 2006
Interview Letter Recieved on Sept 18, 2006
Interview Date October 16, 2006
Oath Date October 16, 2006
From start to finish it only took two months. Cant be better than this
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nss,
I remember reading somewhere that you will not be scheduled for interview before you complete 5 years even if your rest of the N-400 processing finishes before you reach the 5 yr mark. Techinically you can apply, but I would suggest you wait another month (until Jan) to apply...just to reduce any confusion/risk.
hp007
I remember reading somewhere that you will not be scheduled for interview before you complete 5 years even if your rest of the N-400 processing finishes before you reach the 5 yr mark. Techinically you can apply, but I would suggest you wait another month (until Jan) to apply...just to reduce any confusion/risk.
hp007
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My Timeline
Filed N400 On Aug 1, 2006
CIS received N400 on Aug 4, 2006
Priority Date Aug 4, 2006
Checks cashed on Aug 3, 2006
Recieved Notice of Action in Mail on Aug 09, 2006
FP Notification Received Date: Aug 09, 2006
FP Appointment Date: AUG 29th, 2006
Looks Like Citizenship Services is working full throttle.
EOM
Filed N400 On Aug 1, 2006
CIS received N400 on Aug 4, 2006
Priority Date Aug 4, 2006
Checks cashed on Aug 3, 2006
Recieved Notice of Action in Mail on Aug 09, 2006
FP Notification Received Date: Aug 09, 2006
FP Appointment Date: AUG 29th, 2006
Looks Like Citizenship Services is working full throttle.
EOM
Congrates.!
ATLN400 said:Filed N400 On Aug 14, 2006
CIS received N400 on Aug 17, 2006
Priority Date Aug 17, 2006
Checks cashed on Aug 21, 2006
Notice Date Aug 22, 2006
Received Notice of Action in Mail on Aug 28, 2006
Received FP Notice on Sept 01, 2006
FP Appointment on Sept 08, 2006
Interview Letter Recieved on Sept 18, 2006
Interview Date October 16, 2006
Oath Date October 16, 2006
From start to finish it only took two months. Cant be better than this