Baltimore N-400 Timeline

We (self and wife) passed our interview and took oath today.

* Interview was at 1:00 and 1:20 PM respectively.

* Parked at Catherdral & Center St( Central parking system-600 Cathedral St
Baltimore, MD 21201) $8 per day. about 8 min walk to USCIS office.
* Security check- Laptop, camera , cell phone allowed- Restrictions on use of camera-allowed only in oath room.
* Turned in both interview letters at 12:00 noon. went to canteen downstairs and returned at 12:30 PM. Suggest everyone to turn in interview letter earlier than 30 mins and then go to canteen in basement or on 9th floor. Early submission of letter at reception would help you to get interview close to your scheduled time. Mine was 1:00 PM so it was tight for oath.

* I was called at 1:05 and was out in 10 mins. Civics Questions, English test, and IO went thru the application. Passed and offered oath at 3:00

* Wife was called at 1:30 PM and she had to come out of the interview in between to get marriage certificate. TIP: Do take all documents as suggested in sticky.

* Oath ceremony at 3:00 PM we were out by 4:15 PM.

Thanks all the wonderful people on this board (especially rjain2) for answering my queries all thru the process. Good Luck to all who are waiting in queue.
 
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Congrats, looks like a very eventful afternoon and getting the same-day-oath post an afternoon interview must have felt like a nice bonus!! Welcome to the USC club.

I think one point to be noted (by future interviewees) is to take all the documents mentioned in the forum although the Yellow Letter list is very basic. Lot of posts (including mine) mentioned that nothing other than GC, DL and passport was requested at the interview, but all interviewees should still go with the full set of docs. For a simple document like a marriage-cert, or tax transcript, one doesn't want to delay the process because of one's unpreparedness.

Good Luck Everyone!!

d4pk said:
We (self and wife) passed our interview and took oath today.

* Interview was at 1:00 and 1:20 PM respectively.

* Parked at Catherdral & Center St( Central parking system-600 Cathedral St
Baltimore, MD 21201) $8 per day. about 8 min walk to USCIS office.
* Security check- Laptop, camera , cell phone allowed- Restrictions on use of camera-allowed only in oath room.
* Turned in both interview letters at 12:00 noon. went to canteen downstairs and returned at 12:30 PM. Suggest everyone to turn in interview letter earlier than 30 mins and then go to canteen in basement or on 9th floor. Early submission of letter at reception would help you to get interview close to your scheduled time. Mine was 1:00 PM so it was tight for oath.

* I was called at 1:05 and was out in 10 mins. Civics Questions, English test, and IO went thru the application. Passed and offered oath at 3:00

* Wife was called at 1:30 PM and she had to come out of the interview in between to get marriage certificate. TIP: Do take all documents as suggested in sticky.

* Oath ceremony at 3:00 PM we were out by 4:15 PM.

Thanks all the wonderful people on this board (especially rjain2) for answering my queries all thru the process. Good Luck to all who are waiting in queue.
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Just received my FP notice today. However, a few days ago, I received a status update e-mail stating that UCIS has send me an RFE. The FP notice must have been what they were referring to. There are similar reports of others receiving an RFE status update with only the FP notice showing up in the end. I hope others can chime in and share their experiences regarding receiving RFE status updates online. I just want to make sure there is nothing ominous still to come in the mail.

Thank you all.
 
i recived the oath letter on october 7th. The oath date is October 16th at 9am. i am so happy!!!.. finally my journey is about to end.
i am just worried about my 2 other sisters. i told you guys that one of my sister, her interview got cancelled bz they did not have her files. we made info pass. i went with her, the officer told us that the file was not even requested:( we were shocked bz its been more than 2 months and her file is somewhere else. i told her if she can request her files. but she said no she can't, then i asked what should we do? we can't sit and do nothing, anyway then she went and did requested the files. we are going back again next week to bother them :) does anyone had this experience yet??? please share. i am just worried that she didn't get her interview done yet. any comments would be appricateable. thanks
 
NovaCitizen said:
i am also in same boat :) but i am in Fairfax,VA .....

I hope they will give a oath letter with later date ( after 5 yr mark....)
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Hi NovaCitizen,

Wish the best for you on Oct 14. Can you please post your status after the interview?

Thanks

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DO: Baltimore, MD
09/12/09 : N-400 for self and wife mailed to Texas (86 days)
09/14/09 : N-400 Received @ Texas
09/14/09 : Priority Date
09/16/09 : Checks cashed
09/20/09 : NOA received
09/22/09 : FP Notice Date
09/26/09 : FP Notice (self and wife) received
10/09/09 : FP date
10/09/09 FP Completed @ Wheaton ASC, MD

00/00/09 : IL Notice Date
00/00/09 : Interview Letter received
00/00/09 : Interview and Oath Done!!
 
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Today I had my interview and passed it. My wife had hers' on 10-08-09 and she too had
passed. We could not take an oath as our 5 years will be completed only on Oct 26.
So we will have to wait for letter for an Oath date. The officer thanked me for reminding her about the 5 year period. Same thing happended to my wife too. Since now a days the citizenship process is sped up one has to make sure that Oath is done 5 years after GC approval. ( I heard that it could create a problem if you do an Oath before 5 years!!!!)
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DO: Baltimore, MD
07/27/09: N-400 for self and wife mailed to Texas by certified first class mail.
07/30/09: N-400 Received
07/30/09: Priority Date
07/31/09: Checks cashed
08/06/09: NOA received
08/06/09: FP Notice Date
08/11/09: FP Notice (self and wife) received
08/21/09: FP done (self and wife)
08/28/09: IL Notice Date(wife)
08/31/09: Interview Letter received(wife)
09/02/09: IL Notice Date(self)
09/03/09: Case update "Case sent for interview...(self and wife)
09/08/09: Interview Letter received(self)
10/08/09: Interview Passed(wife)
10/13/09: Interview Passed (self)
00/00/00:Oath date
 
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johnjohn said:
Hi NovaCitizen,

Wish the best for you on Oct 14. Can you please post your status after the interview?

Thanks

__________________
DO: Baltimore, MD
09/12/09 : N-400 for self and wife mailed to Texas (86 days)
09/14/09 : N-400 Received @ Texas
09/14/09 : Priority Date
09/16/09 : Checks cashed
09/20/09 : NOA received
09/22/09 : FP Notice Date
09/26/09 : FP Notice (self and wife) received
10/09/09 : FP date
10/09/09 FP Completed @ Wheaton ASC, MD

00/00/09 : IL Notice Date
00/00/09 : Interview Letter received
00/00/09 : Interview and Oath Done!!
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please look at Wash,DC thread or July ofr my expereince -- thanks!
 
Interview/Oath Completed today at Baltimore

Myself and wife passed interview today. We were there by 10:00am and finished interview and came out by 11:30am. Nothing unusual. They just asked only the documents in the checklist they sent us. I just mentioned about my two speeding tickets from 10years ago, which I had paid (I hadn't mentioned in the application), but the officer said no issues. Didn't ask any proof of payment, though I had the copies of official check I paid. Asked us to come back at 2:30 for the 3:00pm oath. Everything was done by close to 4pm.

Glad that the whole process took just 2.5 months for us from the date we mailed our application.

Thanks all for sharing your information, it was very helpful in all stages.
 
Passed Interview

Hi all,

I passed the interview yesterday. The officer went over the questions of the N-400 application. I just presented the passport, GC, Drivers License, Selective Service Letter. I also had a copy of the driving license record but it was not requested. Bottom line is you have to know the questions from the application. Nothing unusual about my case. Officer will recommend approval since 5 year anniversary is on October 31, 2009. Officer said to expect letter in the mail on when i can come in to take the Oath. I want to thank all especiall "Czpinga" for answering all my questions. This was a helpful site through the whole process.
 
Turkish Engineer said:
Updated for FP letter and date.
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Hi Turkish Engineer,

Have you received your IL or at least seen any updates on your case status online? It appears that a number of people receive an update on their IL about a week after doing FP. I just did mine yesterday and am eagerly looking forward to (hopefully soon) my IL.
 
Nov 2004 – Permanent Resident (Employment Based)

DO: Baltimore, MD, N400 with Name Change
10/01/09: N-400 Mailed Lewisville, TX
10/02/09: N-400 Received
10/06/09: PD
10/02/09: NOA date
10/6/09: Check cashed
10/8/09: NOA received
10/15/09: FP notice date
10/17/09: FP notice received
XXX/09: FP appointment
XXX/09: IL date
XXX/09: IL received
XXX/09: YL received
XXX/09: ID
XXX/09: OD
XXX/09: PP applied (Expedited service)
XXX/09: PP received
 
Is it ok to go for FP without the Fingerprint Notice in case mine is missing along with my wife?

Nov 2004 – Permanent Resident (Employment Based)

DO: Baltimore, MD, N400 with Name Change
10/01/09: N-400 Mailed Lewisville, TX
10/02/09: N-400 Received
10/06/09: PD
10/02/09: NOA date
10/6/09: Check cashed
10/8/09: NOA received
10/15/09: FP notice date
10/19/09: FP notice received (Only for wife)
XXX/09: FP appointment
XXX/09: IL date
XXX/09: IL received
XXX/09: YL received
XXX/09: ID
XXX/09: OD
XXX/09: PP applied (Expedited service)
XXX/09: PP received
 
Our 5years since we got our GC is over yesterday- cleared the citizenship interview recently and waiting for the Oath letter!
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DO: Baltimore, MD
07/27/09: N-400 for self and wife mailed to Texas by certified first class mail.
07/30/09: N-400 Received
07/30/09: Priority Date
07/31/09: Checks cashed
08/06/09: NOA received
08/06/09: FP Notice Date
08/11/09: FP Notice (self and wife) received
08/21/09: FP done (self and wife)
08/28/09: IL Notice Date(wife)
08/31/09: Interview Letter received(wife)
09/02/09: IL Notice Date(self)
09/03/09: Case update "Case sent for interview...(self and wife)
09/08/09: Interview Letter received(self)
10/08/09: Interview Passed(wife)
10/13/09: Interview Passed (self)
00/00/00:Oath date
 
Hi Rajan123,

I am also in the same situation. I passed the interview on October 14. My five years will end on October 31. I will be waiting for the Oath Letter. Lets hope we can get the letter soon. Keep me posted when you get your Oath Letter.
 
I will Alex! You know, the thing with USCIS is that no body can be sure of anything unless you a get a official communication with them. Our application may be some where in the office and we donot know is there a mechanism to remind the officer about our Oath? Our situtaion is quite unique maily because we had an interview before the 5 years!! Hopefully will get a letter soon. My wife needs the citizenship for GOV jobs ASAP.
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DO: Baltimore, MD
07/27/09: N-400 for self and wife mailed to Texas by certified first class mail.
07/30/09: N-400 Received
07/30/09: Priority Date
07/31/09: Checks cashed
08/06/09: NOA received
08/06/09: FP Notice Date
08/11/09: FP Notice (self and wife) received
08/21/09: FP done (self and wife)
08/28/09: IL Notice Date(wife)
08/31/09: Interview Letter received(wife)
09/02/09: IL Notice Date(self)
09/03/09: Case update "Case sent for interview...(self and wife)
09/08/09: Interview Letter received(self)
10/08/09: Interview Passed(wife)
10/13/09: Interview Passed (self)
00/00/00:Oath date
 
Updated signature. Received an e-mail this morning that my case was transferred to the local office. Now awaiting interview letter.
 
Received my WIFE'S Oath letter finally on Oct. 31st. Five days after five year GC anniversary.
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DO: Baltimore, MD
07/27/09: N-400 for self and wife mailed to Texas by certified first class mail.
07/30/09: N-400 Received
07/30/09: Priority Date
07/31/09: Checks cashed
08/06/09: NOA received
08/06/09: FP Notice Date
08/11/09: FP Notice (self and wife) received
08/21/09: FP done (self and wife)
08/28/09: IL Notice Date(wife)
08/31/09: Interview Letter received(wife)
09/02/09: IL Notice Date(self)
09/03/09: Case update "Case sent for interview...(self and wife)
09/08/09: Interview Letter received(self)
10/08/09: Interview Passed(wife)
10/13/09: Interview Passed (self)
10/31/09: Oath letter(wife)
11/10/09:Oath date (wife)
 
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