I too was given such a letter after my interview. However, I knew that my interview was scheduled 4 days before my 5-year GC anniversary. Is it possible that your interview was also scheduled before your 5-year GC anniversary? If that is the case, you should receive your oath letter (as I did) shortly after you have fulfilled the 5-year requirement.
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Baltimore N-400 Timeline
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I too was given such a letter after my interview. However, I knew that my interview was scheduled 4 days before my 5-year GC anniversary. Is it possible that your interview was also scheduled before your 5-year GC anniversary? If that is the case, you should receive your oath letter (as I did) shortly after you have fulfilled the 5-year requirement.
Giovanni28
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My time-line
Giovanni28
Registered Users (C)
FP completed today.
Giovanni28
Registered Users (C)
Update: Case sent for standard interview
My timeline
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Baltimore, Maryland DO
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Apr-06-2005 : LPR
Jan-13-2010 : Mailed N-400 to Lewisville TX Via FedEx
Jan-15-2010 : Received Date
Jan-21-2010 : Check Cashed
Jan-25-2010 : NOA I-797C received. ND & PD Jan-20-2010
Jan-26-2010 : LUD - RFE Email notification
Jan-30-2010 : Received FP notice. PD Jan-15-2010. FP Appt: Feb-12-2010
Feb-12-2010 : FP Done
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Baltimore, Maryland DO
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Apr-06-2005 : LPR
Jan-13-2010 : Mailed N-400 to Lewisville TX Via FedEx
Jan-15-2010 : Received Date
Jan-21-2010 : Check Cashed
Jan-25-2010 : NOA I-797C received. ND & PD Jan-20-2010
Jan-26-2010 : LUD - RFE Email notification
Jan-30-2010 : Received FP notice. PD Jan-15-2010. FP Appt: Feb-12-2010
Feb-12-2010 : FP Done
Giovanni28
Registered Users (C)
Update: Received interview letter - 03/23/2010
Received Interview letters for self and spouse. Interview is 6 days before GC anniversary.......Looks like we have to wait after the interview.....
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DO: Baltimore, Maryland
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Apr-06-2005 : LPR
Jan-13-2010 : Mailed N-400 to Lewisville TX Via FedEx (Self and Spouse)
Jan-15-2010 : Received Date
Jan-21-2010 : Check Cashed
Jan-25-2010 : NOA I-797C received. ND & PD Jan-20-2010
Jan-26-2010 : LUD - RFE Email notification
Jan-30-2010 : Received FP notice. PD Jan-15-2010. FP Appt: Feb-12-2010
Feb-12-2010 : FP Done
Feb-23-2010 : EMail - Case has been sent for a standard interview
Feb-25-2010 : Received IL and Checklist (N-659). Wife received YL (Driver license)
Mar-31-2010 : Interview Date (6 days before GC anniversary) - Self and Spouse
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DO: Baltimore, Maryland
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Apr-06-2005 : LPR
Jan-13-2010 : Mailed N-400 to Lewisville TX Via FedEx (Self and Spouse)
Jan-15-2010 : Received Date
Jan-21-2010 : Check Cashed
Jan-25-2010 : NOA I-797C received. ND & PD Jan-20-2010
Jan-26-2010 : LUD - RFE Email notification
Jan-30-2010 : Received FP notice. PD Jan-15-2010. FP Appt: Feb-12-2010
Feb-12-2010 : FP Done
Feb-23-2010 : EMail - Case has been sent for a standard interview
Feb-25-2010 : Received IL and Checklist (N-659). Wife received YL (Driver license)
Mar-31-2010 : Interview Date (6 days before GC anniversary) - Self and Spouse
Rule about camera cell phone at Baltimore DO
My Naturalization interview is on March 15 at Baltimore DO. I'll appreciate if anybody can tell if they allow to take inside camera cell phone during the interview and Oath Ceremony.
Thanks.
RC66
N-400 Receipt Date: 11/23/09
FP: 12/23/09
Interview Date: Feb 10, 2010 [cancelled due to closure of USCIS offices in Washington, D.C. area because of snow
storm]
Re-Scheduled Interview: March 15, 2010
My Naturalization interview is on March 15 at Baltimore DO. I'll appreciate if anybody can tell if they allow to take inside camera cell phone during the interview and Oath Ceremony.
Thanks.
RC66
N-400 Receipt Date: 11/23/09
FP: 12/23/09
Interview Date: Feb 10, 2010 [cancelled due to closure of USCIS offices in Washington, D.C. area because of snow
storm]
Re-Scheduled Interview: March 15, 2010
Anyone with a name change?
Thanks, SK-N400.
I've N-400 interview at Baltimore DO on March 15. Do you know if they do the OC on the same day as interview?
RC66
I've N-400 interview at Baltimore DO on March 15. Do you know if they do the OC on the same day as interview?
RC66
Hi RC66
I was there for my wife OC and they allowed to take cameras. However only allowed to take photos in oath room (upstairs) . If you have family members they can take photos while you taking oath.
My Interview Experience today at Baltimore DO
I had N-400 interview today at Baltimore DO. My interview time was scheduled for 2:00 pm but I reached almost an hour early. In Room # 103 I handed over the interview notice to the lady who was sitting in the window in that room and she asked me to take a sit and wait for my turn. After little more than an hour waiting, around 2:10 pm my name was announced and the IO asked me to follow her to her office. After the Oath, raising my right hand, she asked me to sit and to show her my Green card, Driver's Lic., and Passport. Then she quickly counter checked by asking me all the info I put in the N-400 Application but didn't ask for any document, even not for the paid traffic ticket ($80.00). Then she asked me following 6 questions-
1) What is the supreme law of the country (USA)?
2) Who can veto bill?
3) Capital of Maryland state?
4) Which are the countries against whom the USA fought in World War II ?
5) What is an amendment?
6) What do we show loyality to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?
I answered all of them correctly and then she asked me to write "freedom of speech is one Right." I wrote it and then she asked me to read a sentence ( which I cannot remember now). After all these, she said "Congratulation! You have passed the test and I'm recommending your N-400 application for approval. But you'll get a letter in mail very soon to come back for the Oath ceremony as today's 3:00 pm Oath ceremony is already full." The whole process took about 10minutes. The IO showed professional and friendly nature.
RC66
N-400 Application Receipt Date: Nov 23, 2009
FP: Dec 23, 2009
Interview scheduled: Feb 10, 2010 [Cancelled due to snow storm]
Interview re-scheduled: March 15, 2010
Interview passed: March 15, 2010.
Oath letter: ???
Oath Date: ???
I had N-400 interview today at Baltimore DO. My interview time was scheduled for 2:00 pm but I reached almost an hour early. In Room # 103 I handed over the interview notice to the lady who was sitting in the window in that room and she asked me to take a sit and wait for my turn. After little more than an hour waiting, around 2:10 pm my name was announced and the IO asked me to follow her to her office. After the Oath, raising my right hand, she asked me to sit and to show her my Green card, Driver's Lic., and Passport. Then she quickly counter checked by asking me all the info I put in the N-400 Application but didn't ask for any document, even not for the paid traffic ticket ($80.00). Then she asked me following 6 questions-
1) What is the supreme law of the country (USA)?
2) Who can veto bill?
3) Capital of Maryland state?
4) Which are the countries against whom the USA fought in World War II ?
5) What is an amendment?
6) What do we show loyality to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?
I answered all of them correctly and then she asked me to write "freedom of speech is one Right." I wrote it and then she asked me to read a sentence ( which I cannot remember now). After all these, she said "Congratulation! You have passed the test and I'm recommending your N-400 application for approval. But you'll get a letter in mail very soon to come back for the Oath ceremony as today's 3:00 pm Oath ceremony is already full." The whole process took about 10minutes. The IO showed professional and friendly nature.
RC66
N-400 Application Receipt Date: Nov 23, 2009
FP: Dec 23, 2009
Interview scheduled: Feb 10, 2010 [Cancelled due to snow storm]
Interview re-scheduled: March 15, 2010
Interview passed: March 15, 2010.
Oath letter: ???
Oath Date: ???
Update: Received interview letter - 03/23/2010
Received Oath Letter yesterday from Baltimore DO. The Oath Ceremony is on March 26, 2010 at 11:00 am. My interview took place on March 15, 2010 at Baltimore DO.
RC66
DO: Baltimore
N-400 Receipt Date: Nov 23, 2009
FP: Dec 23, 2009
Interview scheduled: Feb 10, 2010 [Cancelled due to snow storm]
Interview Re-scheduled by Baltimore DO: March 15, 2010
Oath letter Received: March 18, 2010
Oath Date: March 26, 2010
RC66
DO: Baltimore
N-400 Receipt Date: Nov 23, 2009
FP: Dec 23, 2009
Interview scheduled: Feb 10, 2010 [Cancelled due to snow storm]
Interview Re-scheduled by Baltimore DO: March 15, 2010
Oath letter Received: March 18, 2010
Oath Date: March 26, 2010
Received Oath Letter yesterday from Baltimore DO. The Oath Ceremony is on March 26, 2010 at 11:00 am. My interview took place on March 15, 2010 at Baltimore DO.
RC66
DO: Baltimore
N-400 Receipt Date: Nov 23, 2009
FP: Dec 23, 2009
Interview scheduled: Feb 10, 2010 [Cancelled due to snow storm]
Interview Re-scheduled by Baltimore DO: March 15, 2010
Oath letter Received: March 18, 2010
Oath Date: March 26, 2010
So you did have name change on your application?
Thanks and good luck. As for me, I am stuck at "no decision can be made" issue.
No, I didn't have name change.
RC66
RC66
So you did have name change on your application?
Thanks and good luck. As for me, I am stuck at "no decision can be made" issue.
Summary of interview on March-31-2010 at Baltimore.
I and my wife had our interviews yesterday (Mar-31-2010) at Baltimore and got through. The IOs were very friendly, understanding and courteous. Due to our interview date being 6 days before the 5 year GC mark, we have to wait for the Oath letter in the mail.
Both of us carried most of the items from the checklist thread posted in the forum, but didn't have to use any. Better be safe than sorry.
This forum has been very helpful as always and thanks to everyone for their invaluable time, sharing.
I will update the thread(s) as soon as we receive the Oath letter.
Cheers!!
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Signature
Apr-06-2005 : LPR
Day-00 Jan-13-2010 : Mailed N-400 to Lewisville TX Via FedEx
Day-02 Jan-15-2010 : Received Date
Day-08 Jan-21-2010 : Check Cashed
Day-12 Jan-25-2010 : NOA I-797C received. ND & PD Jan-20-2010
Day-13 Jan-26-2010 : LUD - RFE Email notification
Day-17 Jan-30-2010 : Received FP notice. PD Jan-15-2010. FP Appt: Feb-12-2010
Day-30 Feb-12-2010 : FP Done
Day-42 Feb-24-2010 : EMail - This case has been sent for a standard interview.
Day-46 Feb-26-2010 : Received Interview Letter with Checklist and Yellow Letter. Interview Date Mar-31-2010
Day-79 Mar-31-2010 : Interview Done. Waiting for Oath letter.
I and my wife had our interviews yesterday (Mar-31-2010) at Baltimore and got through. The IOs were very friendly, understanding and courteous. Due to our interview date being 6 days before the 5 year GC mark, we have to wait for the Oath letter in the mail.
Both of us carried most of the items from the checklist thread posted in the forum, but didn't have to use any. Better be safe than sorry.
This forum has been very helpful as always and thanks to everyone for their invaluable time, sharing.
I will update the thread(s) as soon as we receive the Oath letter.
Cheers!!
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Signature
Apr-06-2005 : LPR
Day-00 Jan-13-2010 : Mailed N-400 to Lewisville TX Via FedEx
Day-02 Jan-15-2010 : Received Date
Day-08 Jan-21-2010 : Check Cashed
Day-12 Jan-25-2010 : NOA I-797C received. ND & PD Jan-20-2010
Day-13 Jan-26-2010 : LUD - RFE Email notification
Day-17 Jan-30-2010 : Received FP notice. PD Jan-15-2010. FP Appt: Feb-12-2010
Day-30 Feb-12-2010 : FP Done
Day-42 Feb-24-2010 : EMail - This case has been sent for a standard interview.
Day-46 Feb-26-2010 : Received Interview Letter with Checklist and Yellow Letter. Interview Date Mar-31-2010
Day-79 Mar-31-2010 : Interview Done. Waiting for Oath letter.
I had a similar situation; interviewed on 3/31, 1 day shy of my 5 yrs and the IO told me that I'll be getting a letter for my oath ceremony. Another issue was that part of my folder had been made electronic so my IO couldn't view that portion during my interview so they would have to access it and make sure all is ok b/4 selecting a date for me. Can't wait to get that date!
Updating latest status. Received Oath Letter on Apr-14-2010 for Oath on Apr-23-2010 at Baltimore.
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Timeline.... (Self and Spouse)
Apr-06-2005 : LPR
Day-00 Jan-13-2010 : Mailed N-400 to Lewisville TX Via FedEx
Day-02 Jan-15-2010 : Received Date
Day-08 Jan-21-2010 : Check Cashed
Day-12 Jan-25-2010 : NOA I-797C received. ND & PD Jan-20-2010
Day-13 Jan-26-2010 : LUD - RFE Email notification
Day-17 Jan-30-2010 : Received FP notice. PD Jan-15-2010. FP Appt: Feb-12-2010
Day-30 Feb-12-2010 : FP Done
Day-42 Feb-24-2010 : EMail - This case has been sent for a standard interview.
Day-46 Feb-26-2010 : Received IL with Checklist and Yellow Letter. ID Mar-31-2010
Day-79 Mar-31-2010 : Interview Done. Waiting for Oath letter.
Day-93 Apr-14-2010 : Received OL with Oath Date Apr-23-2010
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Timeline.... (Self and Spouse)
Apr-06-2005 : LPR
Day-00 Jan-13-2010 : Mailed N-400 to Lewisville TX Via FedEx
Day-02 Jan-15-2010 : Received Date
Day-08 Jan-21-2010 : Check Cashed
Day-12 Jan-25-2010 : NOA I-797C received. ND & PD Jan-20-2010
Day-13 Jan-26-2010 : LUD - RFE Email notification
Day-17 Jan-30-2010 : Received FP notice. PD Jan-15-2010. FP Appt: Feb-12-2010
Day-30 Feb-12-2010 : FP Done
Day-42 Feb-24-2010 : EMail - This case has been sent for a standard interview.
Day-46 Feb-26-2010 : Received IL with Checklist and Yellow Letter. ID Mar-31-2010
Day-79 Mar-31-2010 : Interview Done. Waiting for Oath letter.
Day-93 Apr-14-2010 : Received OL with Oath Date Apr-23-2010
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