Baltimore N-400 Timeline

[nikkonstar]

I have my interview tomorrow at 2.00pm. I will post here on how it goes.

I had my interview today. I parked at the Arrow parking near the Federal building. I went to the DO at 1.20pm. I had to wait for almost an hour before my name was called. Two officers took my interview. One was in training.

I was asked to present my Green card, Passport and Drivers License. My test was taken immediately, six questions and I passed without any issues.

Then we went through the application line by line. Everything went well, I was told that my application was approved and I would receive an oath letter in the mail in 2 weeks.

I was a little disappointed about the oath, I asked if I could schedule oath at the counter, but they said they will send a letter by mail. So the wait begins.

Although cameras were not allowed in the building, lot of people had their cell phones with cameras. I left mine in the car.

Thats my story.

 

[saf]

I had my interview today. I parked at the Arrow parking near the Federal building. I went to the DO at 1.20pm. I had to wait for almost an hour before my name was called. Two officers took my interview. One was in training.

I was asked to present my Green card, Passport and Drivers License. My test was taken immediately, six questions and I passed without any issues.

Then we went through the application line by line. Everything went well, I was told that my application was approved and I would receive an oath letter in the mail in 2 weeks.

I was a little disappointed about the oath, I asked if I could schedule oath at the counter, but they said they will send a letter by mail. So the wait begins.

Although cameras were not allowed in the building, lot of people had their cell phones with cameras. I left mine in the car.

Thats my story.

Congratulations! You will be taking an oath soon. don't worry!

 

[saf]

nikkonstar, Just curious. How long did your interview last? Did they ask you any questions over N-400 like traffic tickets, etc?

 

[nikkonstar]

nikkonstar, Just curious. How long did your interview last? Did they ask you any questions over N-400 like traffic tickets, etc?

They did go over the N-400 application step by step. But since I didnt have any traffic related history, they didnt bother asking me about it. They just asked me if I had any changes to the application.

I had a change and I also had a court disposition that I was questioned about.

 

[vlorak]

nikkonstar,
when you say, went through the application step by step does that mean you have to know the addresses you have lived at and stated in the application...as in know without looking at the application?
reason i am asking is i can't remember for the world the previous 3 addresses without looking at them, like their zip code. do you have to know those?
also have you found out how many oaths are there taking place every day at the Baltimore DO?
mine is at 1:40 i am wondering if there is the slightest chance i'll get same day oath

 

[nikkonstar]

nikkonstar,
when you say, went through the application step by step does that mean you have to know the addresses you have lived at and stated in the application...as in know without looking at the application?
reason i am asking is i can't remember for the world the previous 3 addresses without looking at them, like their zip code. do you have to know those?
also have you found out how many oaths are there taking place every day at the Baltimore DO?
mine is at 1:40 i am wondering if there is the slightest chance i'll get same day oath

My application was simple in the address part, I have lived at the same address for the past 5 years, so that didnt even come up. All they did is confirm my current address verbally and on the drivers license with the application address.

I wouldnt worry about not remembering everything in the application, in your case if you have bills from those addresses that would support your addresses in the past, so taking those along with you would help establish your residence at those addresses.

As for oath, I was called in at 2.20pm for a 2.00pm interview, I was out by 3.00pm. So the AO said that it was too late for oath ceremonies at that point. I didnt want to nag them further about that, I just accepted that I would receive an oath letter in the mail. Your chances are a little better than mine to get the same day oath. If you are called sooner than later, chances are even better. I would say to increase your chances, arrive a little earlier than 30min before interview, something like 45 minutes, that way you could be called in a little earlier. I dont know when is the last oath for the day.

I was hoping for the same day oath as well, but didnt work out. I will just have hold my breath for a little longer.

 

[vlorak]

nikkonstar
that's a great suggestion to bring up stuff to support the previous residences.i have home titles i think, and taxes filed when residing in the last 3 residences. i am sure by mid-interview they'll realize we're a family of nomads. no place can hold us for more than a year . i hope for the oath but i am prepared to not get it that day. that's ok, as long as i don't mix constitution with congress with bill of rights with the preamble with the emancipation proclamation with declaration of independence... you get my point

 

[mayfletcher]

1. You may want to directly call the Baltimore DO or setup an INFOPASS with the Baltimore office to follow the progress of your case. Make sure you keep them on their toes; otherwise it's easy to get behind.

2. Yes, the processing in VA is done by the Washington DC/Arlington VA district office (I don't think there's a Richmond VA office). See the link on the signature for Koolvik7 for the VA processing thread. You can find it at the top of this page.

Where can I find the Baltimore tel number does anyone have it? The general number does not let you get to speak to someone. It is all recorded info. Should I write a letter directly to the officer who interviewed me maybe?
Thanks

 

[nikkonstar]

nikkonstar
that's a great suggestion to bring up stuff to support the previous residences.i have home titles i think, and taxes filed when residing in the last 3 residences. i am sure by mid-interview they'll realize we're a family of nomads. no place can hold us for more than a year . i hope for the oath but i am prepared to not get it that day. that's ok, as long as i don't mix constitution with congress with bill of rights with the preamble with the emancipation proclamation with declaration of independence... you get my point

Good luck with your interview.

Where can I find the Baltimore tel number does anyone have it? The general number does not let you get to speak to someone. It is all recorded info. Should I write a letter directly to the officer who interviewed me maybe?
Thanks

Why not use the website to do it? I havent done one myself, so I dont know all the details.

https://infopass.uscis.gov/info_en.php

 

[sunrise2978]

I finally finished my journey last May the 23rd.
I took my oath with other 95 aplicants that same day, everything went smooth but kinda slow, I got there at 10.40am for 11am appointment. I got out the buliding almost 1pm. Not I can sit and relax until my next plan: sponsor my mother. But she wasn't ready so I'm not in hurry.

 

[vlorak]

sunrise
congrats to you. do you remember the questions they asked you from the civics test?
did you by any chance find out how many times do they conduct oaths a day?
all the best

 

[nikkonstar]

Congrats sunrise!!!

Its been more than a week and I havent received my oath letter. I am still patiently waiting on one. Anyone else in the same boat?

 

[sunrise2978]

sunrise
congrats to you. do you remember the questions they asked you from the civics test?
did you by any chance find out how many times do they conduct oaths a day?
all the best

Thanks vlorak,
It was about flag, how many stripes are int the flag, What are the colors of the American flag?, how many senator in the US, Who is the commander in chief of the states. What is the constitution, Who is the 1st president. What is Bill of rights.

That is the question I've got.
About the oaths, to be honest I don't know and didn't even ask the officer.

 

[sunrise2978]

Congrats sunrise!!!

Its been more than a week and I havent received my oath letter. I am still patiently waiting on one. Anyone else in the same boat?

Thanks nikkonstar,

I guess I was very lucky to get oath letter same day as my interview time. Perhaps they waiting for more peoples to be swear at the same time and then mail the oath letter?
Good luck to you!

 

[vlorak]

hey you baltimorians
anyone up for interview this thursday? mine is at 1:40, not freaking out too much just out of my skin completely
no sleep for days now worrying about the test, interview and whether i will get a same day oath. just venting...

 

[nikkonstar]

Good luck vlorak and USGC for your interviews. Let us know how it went.

In the meantime I am still waiting on my oath letter. Its been almost two weeks since my interview.

 

[saf]

It is 10.30 pm. I am still studying. I am so excited!!

Sure, nikkonstar, I will let you know what the outcome of my interview was.

 

[vlorak]

so freakin nervous
by the way, i don't know the name of the town mayor because bel air has no mayor. oh well, too late to do anything about it now. guys good luck. take deep breaths. this too shall pass

 

[boatbod]

so freakin nervous
by the way, i don't know the name of the town mayor because bel air has no mayor. oh well, too late to do anything about it now. guys good luck. take deep breaths. this too shall pass

Since you don't live in Baltimore City, you would more likely be asked to name Maryland's governor.

 

[saf]

I am very pleased to tell you that I have completed my journey to US citizenship including 11.20 am interview and oath. Officially, I am now a US citizen.

Details:

I parked at the parking garage with my friend who was not for interview (already US citizen) and arrived at the DO at 10.45 am. I walked to the receptionist booth and gave my interview appointment letter. I asked where I could find my ASL interpreter. Receptionist said "ahh.. your interpreter is sitting with another deaf woman. You may sit and we will call you to come." We met my interperter and sat for 35 mins as I waited to be called.

Finally the female officer called me and escorted me and my interperter to her office. She was really nice.

First she asked me to raise the hand to tell the truth or not so I signed, "I do" I was asked to present my green card, passport, driver license.

Second, she checked my N-400 form and asked me if I travelled since I submitted the N-400. I told her "yes, I went out of the usa for 3 weeks from xxxxx date to xxxxx date" so she noted dates of my trip on the N-400 form and updated the sytem. Everything else on the N400 was correct.

Third, for history exam, she asked me with 6 questions and I answered all of them (all correct), then she asked me to read the paragraph and asked me to write what she said (one sentence). She said that I passed all tests

Fourth, She asked me if I wanted to take an oath today. I replied with a gasp "oh yes, please, thank you." She told me to wait in the waiting room for 30 mins so I went back to the waiting room where my friend sat and waited for me. Other deaf person who was also for interview (she finished the interview before me). She was asked to wait in the waiting room for oath.

Fifth and finally, after 20 mins of waiting, other officer called me and deaf person for oaths. My friend was allowed to go inside with me, deaf person and my interpreter to follow the officer to her office room. In the officer's room the deaf person and I were asked to raise arms and follow the officer's instructions thru my interpreter, then we recited the pledge of allegiance. After that, we both received certificates of naturalization.. Done!!

Interview lasted 20-30 mins. vlorak, roran, and any one, how were your interviews going on today?