Boston MA - N-400 TimeLine

early walk-in FP

Hi, I'd like to know ''how early'' walk-in FP is allowed? I didn't get any notice for the FP appointment but is it ok to do it say.. for example, a week before the scheduled date? Pls advise me.. thanks.

ash29 said:
Updating my status...

N-400 details
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- Filing Office - Boston, MA
- 5 years after GC

Timeline
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Aug 13th, 2009 - N-400 application sent to Lewisville, TX
Aug 18th, 2009 - Application received by USCIS
Aug 18th, 2009 - Priority date
Aug 21st, 2009 - Check encashed
Aug 24th, 2009 - I797C Notice of Action Received with Case #
Aug 25th, 2009 - Online status changed to "Request for Evidence"
Aug 29th, 2009 - I797C Notice of Action Recd - FP Appointment on Sept 12th
Sep 9th, 2009 - Early walk in FP completed - done in 10 mins
Sep 23rd, 2009 - Online status changed to "Send to local DO for standard interview" for self

- Wife's status still unchanged though...
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sudathg said:
I also did finger printing on Aug 1st, Still haven't recieved interview letter.

Timeline:
07/03/2009 - N-400 Mailed
07/07/2009 - Notification/Priority Date
07/10/2009 - Notification Received
07/15/2009 - Finger Printing Notification Date
08/01/2009 - Finger Printing Scheduled/Done
09/05/2009 - Recieved Interview Document Check list

Still not recieved interview letter. It seems to be taking a lot longer than for others. Anyone else in this situation ?
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I'm in the same situation too. Completed FP on 08/20. Received interview checklist 09/28. No interview letter yet.
Hang in there buddy.
 
Timeline:
09/20/2009 - N-400 Mailed
09/24/2009 - Notification/Priority Date
09/29/2009 - Notification Received
???????????- Finger Printing Notification Date
??????????? - Finger Printing Scheduled/Done
??????????? - Recieved Interview Document Check list
 
updating timeline

Timeline:
07/03/2009 - N-400 Mailed
07/07/2009 - Notification/Priority Date
07/10/2009 - Notification Received
07/15/2009 - Finger Printing Notification Date
08/01/2009 - Finger Printing Scheduled/Done
09/05/2009 - Recieved Interview Document Check list
10/01/2009 - Interview Letter Recieved
11/04/2009 - Interview scheduled
 
Online message shows as Required Further Evidence (I guess it is FP notice). I have to still receive letter by mail.

Timeline:
09/20/2009 - N-400 Mailed
09/24/2009 - Notification/Priority Date
09/29/2009 - Notification Received
10/01/2009 - Finger Printing Notification Date
10/20/2009 - Finger Printing Scheduled
??????????? - Recieved Interview Document Check list
 
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90 days before GC date

I am ready to apply for my citizenship 90 days before my 5 year GC anniversary. I am planning a trip to India in Dec end and will be back around Jan 10th.
My GC date is in early January and I was planning to file for citizenship such that I can get my FP done before I leave for India. Do you guys think I am running a risk of getting my interview scheduled while I am in India if I file say around the 10th of October? Will appreciate any expert advise.
 
Why do you want to apply in advance ? I think you should peacefully apply after coming back. This process is faster these days.
 
N400 timeline

Aug 20th - Application received by USCIS and Priority date
Sept 16th - FP done
Oct 5th - IL Received
Nov 12th - Interview scheduled
 
Here's my updated status - received wife's interview letter as well..


N-400 details
-------------
- Filing Office - Boston, MA
- 5 years after GC

Timeline
--------
Aug 13th, 2009 - N-400 application sent to Lewisville, TX
Aug 18th, 2009 - Application received by USCIS
Aug 18th, 2009 - Priority date
Aug 21st, 2009 - Check encashed
Aug 24th, 2009 - I797C Notice of Action Received with Case #
Aug 25th, 2009 - Online status changed to "Request for Evidence"
Aug 29th, 2009 - I797C Notice of Action Recd - FP Appointment on Sept 12th
Sep 9th, 2009 - Early walk in FP completed - done in 10 mins
Sep 23rd, 2009 - Online status changed to "Send to local DO for standard interview" for self
Sep 26th, 2009 - Received Interview letter
Oct 1st, 2009 - Online status changed to "Send to local DO for standard interview" for wife
Nov 4th, 2009 - Interview date for self @ Lawrence, MA office
Nov 12th, 2009 - Interview date for Wife @ Lawrence, MA office
 
minammmmmm said:
Hi, I'd like to know ''how early'' walk-in FP is allowed? I didn't get any notice for the FP appointment but is it ok to do it say.. for example, a week before the scheduled date? Pls advise me.. thanks.
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I don't think there is a specific timeframe ... as long as you have your FP appointment letter - you can attempt to go in. Bottom line - depends upon the mood of the receiving officer.. :)
 
Ash29 and Massn400--when did you receive your ILs? My timeline is very similar to yours, but I'm still waiting for my IL...

08/17/2009: N400 Mailed
08/18/2009: Received in Lewisville, TX
08/18/2009: Priority Date
09/12/2009: FP Done (on scheduled date)
09/24/2009: Online status changed to "Send to local DO for standard interview"
09/26/2009: Received Yellow Letter
 
ash29 said:
Here's my updated status - received wife's interview letter as well..


N-400 details
-------------
- Filing Office - Boston, MA
- 5 years after GC

Timeline
--------
Aug 13th, 2009 - N-400 application sent to Lewisville, TX
Aug 18th, 2009 - Application received by USCIS
Aug 18th, 2009 - Priority date
Aug 21st, 2009 - Check encashed
Aug 24th, 2009 - I797C Notice of Action Received with Case #
Aug 25th, 2009 - Online status changed to "Request for Evidence"
Aug 29th, 2009 - I797C Notice of Action Recd - FP Appointment on Sept 12th
Sep 9th, 2009 - Early walk in FP completed - done in 10 mins
Sep 23rd, 2009 - Online status changed to "Send to local DO for standard interview" for self
Sep 26th, 2009 - Received Interview letter
Oct 1st, 2009 - Online status changed to "Send to local DO for standard interview" for wife
Nov 4th, 2009 - Interview date for self @ Lawrence, MA office
Nov 12th, 2009 - Interview date for Wife @ Lawrence, MA office
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Hi, Just curious - do you know whether do oath every month in Lawrence?
 
nkr2009 said:
Ash29 and Massn400--when did you receive your ILs? My timeline is very similar to yours, but I'm still waiting for my IL...

08/17/2009: N400 Mailed
08/18/2009: Received in Lewisville, TX
08/18/2009: Priority Date
09/12/2009: FP Done (on scheduled date)
09/24/2009: Online status changed to "Send to local DO for standard interview"
09/26/2009: Received Yellow Letter
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My wife and my interview letters were about 2 weeks apart - even though we had an identical application. Here is the updated timeline:


N-400 details
-------------
- Filing Office - Boston, MA
- 5 years after GC

Timeline
--------
Aug 13th, 2009 - N-400 application sent to Lewisville, TX
Aug 18th, 2009 - Application received by USCIS
Aug 18th, 2009 - Priority date
Aug 21st, 2009 - Check encashed
Aug 24th, 2009 - I797C Notice of Action Received with Case #
Aug 25th, 2009 - Online status changed to "Request for Evidence"
Aug 29th, 2009 - I797C Notice of Action Recd - FP Appointment on Sept 12th
Sep 9th, 2009 - Early walk in FP completed - done in 10 mins
Sep 23rd, 2009 - Online status changed to "Send to local DO for standard interview" for self
Sep 26th, 2009 - Received Interview letter for self
Oct 1st, 2009 - Online status changed to "Send to local DO for standard interview" for wife
Oct 5th, 2009 - Received Interview letter for wife
Nov 4th, 2009 - Interview date for self @ Lawrence, MA office
Nov 12th, 2009 - Interview date for Wife @ Lawrence, MA office
 
BostonCool said:
Hi, Just curious - do you know whether do oath every month in Lawrence?
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From what I understand, you can do a same day oath - and it's scheduled in the afternoon. My interview is at 11.00am - will try to do a same day oath in Lawrence, MA office. My wife's interview is at 8.30am - so her chances for a same day oath are higher.

Based on searching thru' posts - it appears, that the earlier in the day your interview is - the greater the chance that you can get a same day oath. Though there is consensus, that you should tell your immigration officer about going in for the oath on the same day to make this happen.

I truthfully do not know what is the frequency of Interview/oath is at Lawrence - I will be surprised if it is daily, but could be 2-3 times / week...

Will post my experience after Nov 4th ... btw - I am taking the entire day off so that i am not rushed between work and this one final immigration issue.
 
ash29 said:
From what I understand, you can do a same day oath - and it's scheduled in the afternoon. My interview is at 11.00am - will try to do a same day oath in Lawrence, MA office. My wife's interview is at 8.30am - so her chances for a same day oath are higher.

Based on searching thru' posts - it appears, that the earlier in the day your interview is - the greater the chance that you can get a same day oath. Though there is consensus, that you should tell your immigration officer about going in for the oath on the same day to make this happen.

I truthfully do not know what is the frequency of Interview/oath is at Lawrence - I will be surprised if it is daily, but could be 2-3 times / week...

Will post my experience after Nov 4th ... btw - I am taking the entire day off so that i am not rushed between work and this one final immigration issue.
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Good Luck
 
ash29 said:
My wife and my interview letters were about 2 weeks apart - even though we had an identical application. Here is the updated timeline:


N-400 details
-------------
- Filing Office - Boston, MA
- 5 years after GC

Timeline
--------
Aug 13th, 2009 - N-400 application sent to Lewisville, TX
Aug 18th, 2009 - Application received by USCIS
Aug 18th, 2009 - Priority date
Aug 21st, 2009 - Check encashed
Aug 24th, 2009 - I797C Notice of Action Received with Case #
Aug 25th, 2009 - Online status changed to "Request for Evidence"
Aug 29th, 2009 - I797C Notice of Action Recd - FP Appointment on Sept 12th
Sep 9th, 2009 - Early walk in FP completed - done in 10 mins
Sep 23rd, 2009 - Online status changed to "Send to local DO for standard interview" for self
Sep 26th, 2009 - Received Interview letter for self
Oct 1st, 2009 - Online status changed to "Send to local DO for standard interview" for wife
Oct 5th, 2009 - Received Interview letter for wife
Nov 4th, 2009 - Interview date for self @ Lawrence, MA office
Nov 12th, 2009 - Interview date for Wife @ Lawrence, MA office
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Thanks. I am getting so impatient and slightly worried...I wonder what's taking mine so long...
 
ash29 said:
From what I understand, you can do a same day oath - and it's scheduled in the afternoon. My interview is at 11.00am - will try to do a same day oath in Lawrence, MA office. My wife's interview is at 8.30am - so her chances for a same day oath are higher.

Based on searching thru' posts - it appears, that the earlier in the day your interview is - the greater the chance that you can get a same day oath. Though there is consensus, that you should tell your immigration officer about going in for the oath on the same day to make this happen.

I truthfully do not know what is the frequency of Interview/oath is at Lawrence - I will be surprised if it is daily, but could be 2-3 times / week...

Will post my experience after Nov 4th ... btw - I am taking the entire day off so that i am not rushed between work and this one final immigration issue.
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Where did you see that oath are done in the afternoon? I think it is done few time a month. Also, as per one post on this portal , it is scheduled on November 19th. I think it would be Faneuil hall in Boston

I hope, I am wrong:) as I also hope it should be done on same day. Anyway, best of luck for your interview.
 
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