Baltimore N-400 Timeline

I'm still waiting for our ILs too.

WIFE
03/13/07 Mailed N-400
03/16/07 Mail Delivered (based on USPS Tracking)
03/19/07 N-400 Received (based on USCIS Online Status)
03/20/07 Bank Check Cleared (based on Bank's website)
04/02/07 Received I-797C, Notice of Action receipt
04/05/07 Fingerprint Notice Received
04/11/07 Fingerprint Date (passed civics test)
... waiting on IL

ME
03/13/07 Mailed N-400
03/16/07 Mail Delivered (based on USPS Tracking)
03/19/07 N-400 Received (based on USCIS Online Status)
03/20/07 Bank Check Cleared (based on Bank's website)
04/02/07 Received I-797C, Notice of Action receipt
04/05/07 Fingerprint Notice Received
04/11/07 Fingerprint Date (passed civics test)
... waiting on IL
 
Il

PD: 02/12/2007
FN Date: 02/22/2007
FD Done: 03/08/2007( same day Civic test)
IL Notice Date:07/16/2007
IL received: 7/21/2007
ID:09/20/2007(Thursday 9am)

Do they have Oath ceremony on Thursday?
 
shymaryland said:
PD: 02/12/2007
FN Date: 02/22/2007
FD Done: 03/08/2007( same day Civic test)
IL Notice Date:07/16/2007
IL received: 7/21/2007
ID:09/20/2007(Thursday 9am)

Do they have Oath ceremony on Thursday?
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Yes, I believe so, however whether you are offered a place will depend not only on the outcome of your interview, but also how many people are already attending the ceremony.
 
No interview letter yet

I still haven't received IL. My case status online has not disappeared either. Homi777, have you received your interview letter?
 
N400 - Citizenship process completed!

N-400 Baltimore filing

RD: 1/8/07
PD: 1/8/07
Finger Print notice rcvd: 1/22/07
FD: 1/30/07
IL notice date: 5/18/07
IL Rcvd: 5/24/07
ID: 7/25/07 2PM (wednesday)
Oath: 7/26/07 @ 3PM (Thursday)

  • Attended interview on July 25th, 2007. Was called in @ 2:40PM.
  • Was asked to show my state drivers license, green card
  • Officer asked five questions (history and civics test), asked me to write a sentence and read a sentence.
  • Asked for my marriage certificate and whether I had travelled abroad after filing n400. She noted down the dates. Made photocopies of all the documents I had submitted.
  • More questions were asked like are u still working for the present company, are still living in present address, due i owe any taxes and all questions on last part of the application form.
  • Asked me to print my name on the n400 application form, print my name my passport photos.
  • Since it was already late for the Oath ceremony. She recommened me to attend today i.e Thursday 26th @ 3PM. I said 'ok', she gave a letter recommending me for naturalization and another letter for Oath ceremony.
  • Took only 10-15 mins tops.
  • Good news - Everyone at Baltimore field office, I came across were helpful and also noticed they were being helpful to others too!

  • Oath ceremony....
  • I had to complete the back side of the oath ceremony appointment letter before going there, sign and date it.
  • we were escorted to 7th floor naturalization room from room 101.
  • Seated and than asked to hand over oath ceremony letter and greencard. Officer verified some questions on back of the oath ceremony letter with everyone. Asked us to go to next officer...where u submit the letter and greencard. In return the officer would give naturalization kit...
  • Oath is conducted and vola your a citizen!
  • Short video and they hand over certificate of naturalization.
  • Every one is asked to verify information printed on their naturalization certificates.
  • each person is advised to sign their certificate of naturalization after praticsing at home with black ink pen.

Taken appointment to appy for passport with regional office on Aug 3rd AM.

Thank you everyone for your insights and sharing your experiences. Please let me know if you have any questions, shall try to answer them!

Good luck!
 
Congratulations!

I also found the staff at Baltimore DO to be very friendly & helpful. The whole thing was a much nicer experience than my I-551 stamping nightmare in Arlington.
 
I would like to thank who replies to my post in advance.

I applied for Naturalization not long ago. Here is my timeline:

July 2, 2007 - Application sent to VCS
July 6, 2007 - Application received (per USPS tracking system)
July 18, 2007 - Check cashed (per online banking system)

I have not heard anything from the USCIS since. I have read a number of replies to this post and it seems that people wait 3 to 4 weeks on average to receive at least the NOA from USCIS.

Should I be worried that I have not heard anything from the USCIS? Should I try to call the 800# (mis)information hotline? If so, how should I enquire about my case since I don't even know my case #? How long should I wait before trying to contact the USCIS (if not now)?

Thank you
 
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dchesn said:
I would like to thank who replies to my post in advance.

I applied for Naturalization not long ago. Here is my timeline:

July 2, 2007 - Application sent to VCS
July 6, 2007 - Application received (per USPS tracking system)
July 18, 2007 - Check cashed (per online banking system)

I have not heard anything from the USCIS since. I have read a number of replies to this post and it seems that people wait 3 to 4 weeks on average to receive at least the NOA from USCIS.

Should I be worried that I have not heard anything from the USCIS? Should I try to call the 800# (mis)information hotline? If so, how should I enquire about my case since I don't even know my case #? How long should I wait before trying to contact the USCIS (if not now)?

Thank you
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Its early days yet - not even one month - so be patient and things will move along at their own speed. You'll probably receive the first notice in a couple of weeks, then maybe a month or so more for FP.
 
Bad infopass experience

I had two infopass at Baltimore to ask the status of my application. I talked to the same person at both of times. She NEVER want to answer questions. The first time she said that Baltimore can not answer any questions for VCS and told me to ask VSC directly. The second time she told me that my case is still in VSC and she does not have any detailed information for me. Does anyone have Infopass and get answered?? Please share how you make them tell you the answer. Thanks.
My case has been delayed for 15 over months. Very frustrasted.
 
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dchesn said:
I would like to thank who replies to my post in advance.

I applied for Naturalization not long ago. Here is my timeline:

July 2, 2007 - Application sent to VCS
July 6, 2007 - Application received (per USPS tracking system)
July 18, 2007 - Check cashed (per online banking system)

I have not heard anything from the USCIS since. I have read a number of replies to this post and it seems that people wait 3 to 4 weeks on average to receive at least the NOA from USCIS.

Should I be worried that I have not heard anything from the USCIS? Should I try to call the 800# (mis)information hotline? If so, how should I enquire about my case since I don't even know my case #? How long should I wait before trying to contact the USCIS (if not now)?

Thank you
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Hi,
I am in the same boat. This is my timeline.

July 6, 2007 - Application+Money Order sent to VSC
July 9, 2007 - Application received at VSC
July 19, 2007 - Money Order cashed (per Western Union Automated System)
Aug 3,2007 - I-797C Received (with Notice date as July 9th)
August 4,2007 - Fingerprint Notice Received
August 17,2007 - Fingerprint Date
 
jjyct said:
I had two infopass at Baltimore to ask the status of my application. I talked to the same person at both of times. She NEVER want to answer questions. The first time she said that Baltimore can not answer any questions for VCS and told me to ask VSC directly. The second time she told me that my case is still in VSC and she does not have any detailed information for me. Does anyone have Infopass and get answered?? Please share how you make them tell you the answer. Thanks.
My case has been delayed for 15 over months. Very frustrasted.
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Unfortunately, if your case is still with VSC, there is little Baltimore can tell you because they don't have the file. Most likely you are still waiting on namecheck (which of course, they should be able to see by looking at the case on their computer).
 
jc8018 said:
Hi,
I am in the same boat. This is my timeline.

July 6, 2007 - Application+Money Order sent to VSC
July 9, 2007 - Application received at VSC
July 19, 2007 - Money Order cashed (per Western Union Automated System)
Aug 3,2007 - I-797C Received (with Notice date as July 9th)
August 4,2007 - Fingerprint Notice Received
August 17,2007 - Fingerprint Date
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Hey! We're only a day apart! I hope everything goes uber-fast
 
Hello everyone!!
I'm brand new on this board since I joined yesterday but it seems to have tons of useful info! I am usually on visajourney but their citizenship section is very poor..not many members post there at all.
Anyways I just filed my N-400 with VSC and my District Office is going to be Baltimore. I am going to add my timeline as soon as it updates...not much so far unfortunately...I am afraid my application will be delayed, I mailed it on july 27th to avoid the horrid new fees and I believe many people did the same, so I wouldn't be surprised if all the Centers have been flooded with applications those days!
BTW my timeline so far is in my signature...

Have a great day everyone!

July 28, 2007 Aplication for Naturalization sent to VCS
July 31, 2007 Per USPS: Application received by VCS
 
Has anyone with Priority date in February not received their interview letter? Thanks for you reply
 
Welcome aboard Churipu! You can probably expect to receive your initial notice around 6-8 weeks. Of course, this somewhat depends how much of a backlog the fee increases caused.
 
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