Baltimore N-400 Timeline
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hi everyone
excited to say I became a US citizen today. I didn't expect the oath today as my interview was at 1:40.
here's what happened...we got through the line at 12:50, and into the waiting room at 12:55. there were about 30 people waiting. i submitted my IL and waited. I was called at 1:45. the lady who took me in was not very chatty. we did not talk about anything much.
she swore me in, then asked me for my green card, state ID, and passport. then 4 questions: how many stars, where is white house located, the name of the ship that brought the pilgrims over, the two political parties. i believe that was it. and i was asked to write a sentence.
then she went through my application, asked my age and address. asked if i still work for the company l listed in the N400, and asked if my height was still the same. i said height yes but i gained 3 pounds
. she said weight was not important. like i said, not very chatty.
i made a correction about my trips, it should have been 0 days not 10 days and offered her a new copy of that page, she didn't take it, she just fixed the error. then asked me for a tax return for either 2007 or 2004 and i gave her the 2007 one.
she started writing stuff on the computer and started filling out some papers. then said do you want to take the oath today at 3. i almost kissed her and said yay, yes. i think she smiled a bit. not sure
. she asked me to print my name on the two photos i had submitted. i did.
then gave me a letter that said i passed and was approved. and the oath letter and said this needs final approval.
so, she escorted me out. iw as out at 2. so hubby and i went outside the building, when i saw a guy standing there. he did not look too good. i approached him and said are congratulations in order? he said i don't know. i said did you have the interview today and he said yes, that he was given the approval letter and the letter for oath today at 3. i said then congrats. he said but no, after he had apparently left the officer had called his cell phone and said it did not pass the final approval because you applied 2 days earlier than you were supposed to. so he had to return the two letters and said he had to reapply. well i looked at his stuff, and his green card was approved on march 18th, 2002 and his priority date was dec. 18th, 2007. i asked husband to look at them as well. he had applied on 5 year residency thing. so we did the math and were sure they made a mistake. he said what do i do.i mean he looked so distraught. so my husband said go in and ask to see the officer who interviewed you. so he went in. in meantime as oath time was approaching, we went in line through security when my husband saw that that guy wasn't being allowed in because he had already given up his IL. so husband talked to security and explained what was happening. then the officer who interviewed that guy passed by and the guy and my husband stopped the lady and explained to her he did apply on time, if anything he applied later than when he could have. she told him she could talk to the senior officer, and led him in. i wish i knew what happened to that guy. i did not see him at the oath ceremony and my heart was broken.
so anyways, oath was fine. fast. not what i had expected. i guess so much frustration had built up, i thought it was ok, but glad to get the certificate. anyways, they did not let us sign the certificate there but said practice at home because if it is not signed properly it will get rejected my the passport people. well, after the oath, i went to an officer, signed my name, full name, in cursive and showed it to her and she said it has to be legible. funny, there is no more readable signature than mine. but nevermind. i didn't sign it yet. i will tonight and i will apply for passport tomorrow.
that is my ordeal people. happy as i can be. still didn't sink in quite yet but it will
good luck to everyone
excited to say I became a US citizen today. I didn't expect the oath today as my interview was at 1:40.
here's what happened...we got through the line at 12:50, and into the waiting room at 12:55. there were about 30 people waiting. i submitted my IL and waited. I was called at 1:45. the lady who took me in was not very chatty. we did not talk about anything much.
she swore me in, then asked me for my green card, state ID, and passport. then 4 questions: how many stars, where is white house located, the name of the ship that brought the pilgrims over, the two political parties. i believe that was it. and i was asked to write a sentence.
then she went through my application, asked my age and address. asked if i still work for the company l listed in the N400, and asked if my height was still the same. i said height yes but i gained 3 pounds
. she said weight was not important. like i said, not very chatty.i made a correction about my trips, it should have been 0 days not 10 days and offered her a new copy of that page, she didn't take it, she just fixed the error. then asked me for a tax return for either 2007 or 2004 and i gave her the 2007 one.
she started writing stuff on the computer and started filling out some papers. then said do you want to take the oath today at 3. i almost kissed her
and said yay, yes. i think she smiled a bit. not sure. she asked me to print my name on the two photos i had submitted. i did.then gave me a letter that said i passed and was approved. and the oath letter and said this needs final approval.
so, she escorted me out. iw as out at 2. so hubby and i went outside the building, when i saw a guy standing there. he did not look too good. i approached him and said are congratulations in order? he said i don't know. i said did you have the interview today and he said yes, that he was given the approval letter and the letter for oath today at 3. i said then congrats. he said but no, after he had apparently left the officer had called his cell phone and said it did not pass the final approval because you applied 2 days earlier than you were supposed to. so he had to return the two letters and said he had to reapply. well i looked at his stuff, and his green card was approved on march 18th, 2002 and his priority date was dec. 18th, 2007. i asked husband to look at them as well. he had applied on 5 year residency thing. so we did the math and were sure they made a mistake. he said what do i do.i mean he looked so distraught. so my husband said go in and ask to see the officer who interviewed you. so he went in. in meantime as oath time was approaching, we went in line through security when my husband saw that that guy wasn't being allowed in because he had already given up his IL. so husband talked to security and explained what was happening. then the officer who interviewed that guy passed by and the guy and my husband stopped the lady and explained to her he did apply on time, if anything he applied later than when he could have. she told him she could talk to the senior officer, and led him in. i wish i knew what happened to that guy. i did not see him at the oath ceremony and my heart was broken.
so anyways, oath was fine. fast. not what i had expected. i guess so much frustration had built up, i thought it was ok, but glad to get the certificate. anyways, they did not let us sign the certificate there but said practice at home because if it is not signed properly it will get rejected my the passport people. well, after the oath, i went to an officer, signed my name, full name, in cursive and showed it to her and she said it has to be legible. funny, there is no more readable signature than mine. but nevermind. i didn't sign it yet. i will tonight and i will apply for passport tomorrow.
that is my ordeal people. happy as i can be. still didn't sink in quite yet but it will
good luck to everyone
Congratulations vlorak!
Perhaps the problem with that person was that the date on the GC was wrong. I have seen some cases where people got a resident since date in the GC that was incorrect. It is hard to say. According to the math it would seem reasonable that he applied perfectly within time. Again, most likely it was that the GC was issued with the incorrect date.
Perhaps the problem with that person was that the date on the GC was wrong. I have seen some cases where people got a resident since date in the GC that was incorrect. It is hard to say. According to the math it would seem reasonable that he applied perfectly within time. Again, most likely it was that the GC was issued with the incorrect date.
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thedeepsea
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Congrats Vlorak. It does feel great. I applied for my passport today. I expedited it and also applied for the passport card. Congrats again
nikkonstar
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Congrats vlorak and USGC on your Citizenship.
I still havent received my oath letter, its been 2 weeks now. What I should I do? Should I call to find out whats going on?
I still havent received my oath letter, its been 2 weeks now. What I should I do? Should I call to find out whats going on?
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vorpal,
feels unbelievable. for real. i can't believe. i also can't believe no more paperwork, no more calling 1800 number., no more nagging. no more taking trips because i don't want to travel with travel documents, no more visas for countries. no more.
ha, last night i asked my husband where we're going (as in what country), because now i will have a passport. he said:
yeah, honey, you have passport, and dollar is so down, i'll take you to the pool. hahahaha
kidding.
two trips planned for this summer (no tixs yet), but visit my dear father, who has never seen my kids, go eat good ole albanian food, then aruba this september so i bring color to myself hehehehe. i am so freaking excited i could scream.
nikkonstar,
at 3 pm ceremony there were only 52 people taking the oath. the room could have taken more. i suggest make an infopass for middle of the day and beg to be allowed to take the 3 pm oath.
i will never forget that guy and his fate. he had the approval and oath letters and then they were taken from him. how sad!
feels unbelievable. for real. i can't believe. i also can't believe no more paperwork, no more calling 1800 number., no more nagging. no more taking trips because i don't want to travel with travel documents, no more visas for countries. no more.
ha, last night i asked my husband where we're going (as in what country), because now i will have a passport. he said:
yeah, honey, you have passport, and dollar is so down, i'll take you to the pool. hahahaha
kidding.
two trips planned for this summer (no tixs yet), but visit my dear father, who has never seen my kids, go eat good ole albanian food, then aruba this september so i bring color to myself hehehehe. i am so freaking excited i could scream.
nikkonstar,
at 3 pm ceremony there were only 52 people taking the oath. the room could have taken more. i suggest make an infopass for middle of the day and beg to be allowed to take the 3 pm oath.
i will never forget that guy and his fate. he had the approval and oath letters and then they were taken from him. how sad!
I'm very happy for you, vlorak! You've also forgot to mention the fact that you never have to report another address change!
You should most definitely collect some stamps in your newly acquired passport. In fact, every new citizen should do it, just to reward themselves for finally cutting off the USCIS.
As for the guy who had his approval and oath letters taken away, I'm really surprised that I didn't see him on the news last night. I don't even know the fellow, but my heart goes out to him. That's just horrible.
My journey is over too!
Though I didnt contribute much here during my citizenship process, i would like to thank you all for the valuable info provided.
We had our interviews at 11 AM yesterday and the oath ceremony at 3 PM. The officer did not ask for anything other than the DL, GC and passports. She asked me 6 questions (which i replied correctly). I told her that I am cancelling my name change. She corrected the application and said "Approved" and scheduled the oath. At 3 PM during the oath ceremony we received our certificates which we signed right there. Now i can relocate to India in peace without having to worry to frequently visit US! Once again thanks all!
Though I didnt contribute much here during my citizenship process, i would like to thank you all for the valuable info provided.
We had our interviews at 11 AM yesterday and the oath ceremony at 3 PM. The officer did not ask for anything other than the DL, GC and passports. She asked me 6 questions (which i replied correctly). I told her that I am cancelling my name change. She corrected the application and said "Approved" and scheduled the oath. At 3 PM during the oath ceremony we received our certificates which we signed right there. Now i can relocate to India in peace without having to worry to frequently visit US! Once again thanks all!
nikkonstar
Registered Users (C)
Thanks for the reply. I am hoping that it arrives soon, anyone else have any other ideas?
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canadagirl
New Member
My Fiance just received his interview letter. Date is July 16th at 2pm. Is this too late to have the Oath Ceremony on the Same day?
He sent in his N-400 on 02/23/08. I believe that they are working alot faster at getting interview dates, as we only had to wait 5 months.
He sent in his N-400 on 02/23/08. I believe that they are working alot faster at getting interview dates, as we only had to wait 5 months.
canadagirl
New Member
FP were done on 03/25
I see Baltimore DO is processing Feb 2008 PD's right now based on the posts, why are they listing July 3rd 2007 as the processing date. My N-400 Priority date is 05/05/2008, When can I expect my IL? Appreciate everyone's feedback...