Dallas TX - N-400 Timeline -

ksr739 said:
Has anyone tried walk in for finger printing in Fort Worth? What was their experience, what reasons or paper work is needed? Of 3 applicants, we are yet to get FP notice for one applicant. We are scheduled to travel and be away for 17 days. In case we do not get FP notice, can we request for a reschedule with out receiving FP notice?
I was trying to check status online, initially it could not find case till y'day. I registered and checked case status y'day, i could find status for 2 for which we had received FP notice and it says they have sent RFE, on Jun 4, but I have not received it. For other case we could not find status, we did receive NOA and check is cashed.
Would appreciate if anyone can share their experience.
Thx
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You do not have to do the FP on the scheduled day. My FP was scheduled on Wed 4/13/10 2pm but I had to leave out of country for an emergency for 2 months. On the FP notice it said I can go for the FP on the same weekday it is scheduled but before 7/6/10. If the FP is not done before the final day your application is abandoned.

I attended the office for FP on 6/2 with no problems.

Good Luck.
 
You wouldn't know unless you go in person and check it out yourself!

I had my FP done on 5/26/10 @ Dallas (off of I635)! I went on the date mentioned in the notice; when I checked with the Clerk on early FP, she said
they weren't allowing anyone to do early FP plus one is allowed only 60 minutes before the scheduled FP time.

Hence, try it yourself and keep others updated.

Good luck
howdy_howdy
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ksr739 said:
Has anyone tried walk in for finger printing in Fort Worth? What was their experience, what reasons or paper work is needed? Of 3 applicants, we are yet to get FP notice for one applicant. We are scheduled to travel and be away for 17 days. In case we do not get FP notice, can we request for a reschedule with out receiving FP notice?
I was trying to check status online, initially it could not find case till y'day. I registered and checked case status y'day, i could find status for 2 for which we had received FP notice and it says they have sent RFE, on Jun 4, but I have not received it. For other case we could not find status, we did receive NOA and check is cashed.
Would appreciate if anyone can share their experience.
Thx
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To kcambridge:

My wife applied for N-400 a day after my N-400 application. She got FP notice the day after I got my FP notice and did her FP the day after I was done with my FP.

Now, she got an update from USCIS that her case is transferred to local Office (Dallas DO) and will be scheduled for interview. Hence, I expect her IL by tomorrow in mail.

Will keep you posted.

Good luck
howdy_howdy
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Interview letter

howdy_howdy said:
To kcambridge:

My wife applied for N-400 a day after my N-400 application. She got FP notice the day after I got my FP notice and did her FP the day after I was done with my FP.

Now, she got an update from USCIS that her case is transferred to local Office (Dallas DO) and will be scheduled for interview. Hence, I expect her IL by tomorrow in mail.

Will keep you posted.

Good luck
howdy_howdy
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Thanks! I anticipate receiving the interview letter soon considering it took 56 days to get biometrics completed and based on the postings it seem as if the Dallas office is not as backed up as some of the other offices. I will keep you posted as well.
 
Notice says "Please appear at the below Application Support Center at the date and time specified.If you are not able to do so complete the bottom of this notice and return the entire original notice to the address below. Rescheduling your appointment will delay your application. If you fail to appear as scheduled below or fail to request rescheduling, your application will be considered abandoned."
There is no mention of any other option to walk in or to get it done before certain date. May be they have changed the rule for biometric. Not sure if these are based on conditions at local support centers.
Questions arises if we do not receive fp notice and we are away, how do we reschedule. Can we just send a note explaining the circumstances - being away ie traveling etc with proof of travel itinerary - and request to schedule/reschedule fp date beyond date after returning?
Thx
Sraj
 
To kcambridge:

My wife got her IL this afternoon. It is scheduled for 7/23/10 @ Dallas. BTW, my PD is 4/21/10 and hers is 4/22/10.

Interestingly, the mail has a letter that has mentioning of name changes, arrests, traffic tickets etc (one page with back-to-back information). Whereas the one I got has mentioning of only traffic tickets/arrests.

I didn't know that they had different enclosures that go with interview letters.

Good luck
howdy_howdy
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Interview letter

howdy_howdy said:
To kcambridge:

My wife got her IL this afternoon. It is scheduled for 7/23/10 @ Dallas. BTW, my PD is 4/21/10 and hers is 4/22/10.

Interestingly, the mail has a letter that has mentioning of name changes, arrests, traffic tickets etc (one page with back-to-back information). Whereas the one I got has mentioning of only traffic tickets/arrests.

I didn't know that they had different enclosures that go with interview letters.

Good luck
howdy_howdy
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Thanks! Hopefully I should receive IL soon as I believe the Fort Worth Application Center has been the root cause for the delay in I receiving the biometric letter. The ASC in Fort Worth moved on short notice. I also a priority date of 04/21/2010 so hopefully I look forward to receiving an email over the weekend.
 
I just realized that I sent my N400 to USCIS PO BOX in Dallas rather than to the address in Lewisville. Is there a huge difference in these two? I sent it with Express Mail. It has been a week since I mailed it, I have not heard anything yet.
 
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Interview Letter

howdy_howdy said:
To kcambridge:

My wife applied for N-400 a day after my N-400 application. She got FP notice the day after I got my FP notice and did her FP the day after I was done with my FP.

Now, she got an update from USCIS that her case is transferred to local Office (Dallas DO) and will be scheduled for interview. Hence, I expect her IL by tomorrow in mail.

Will keep you posted.

Good luck
howdy_howdy
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Case sent to local office per email this morning!

04/19/2010 (DAY-0): N-400 Sent to Lewisville, TX (Dallas DO)
04/21/2010 (2) : N-400 Rec.
04/30/2010 (9): Check Cashed
05/01/2010 (10): NOA
06/01/2010 (41): Rec. FP letter
06/14/2010 (56): FP Scheduled
06/14/2010 (56): FP done
06/23/2010 (65): Case sent to local off
xx/xx/2010 (x): Interview Letter
xx/xx/2010 (x): Interview Date
xx/xx/2010 (x): Oath Date
xx/xx/2010 (x):USC Date
 
Update -
Finally we got FP notice fro 3rd applicant also. But scheduled date is, when we would have been away. Took itinerary and required documents - FP notice and GC - to ASC Fort Worth today 6/24. Submitted the documents to Reception / Guard, he looked and gave it to supervisor. He okayed, filled the form and we were done with Biometric process in 5 minutes. There were only 2 other applicants in the afternoon @ 1:00pm.
Earlier on Mon we went for scheduled FP, I explained to officer on non receipt of FP notice and our situation of planned travel. He suggested calling Customer service or taking InfoPass Appointment and check with Officer. I asked once we get FP notice,can we do a walk in, he said yes if we have supporting documents, they would accomodate. Suggested to come in early morning or when it is slow. So walk in will be allowed provided there is supporting documents. They are very courteous and easy going. Just be patient and explain to them your situation. Even the Customer Service over the phone are very courteous, second level officer was very polite, explained clearly and wished us goodluck. I have highest regard for them.
Thanks

ksr739 said:
Has anyone tried walk in for finger printing in Fort Worth? What was their experience, what reasons or paper work is needed? Of 3 applicants, we are yet to get FP notice for one applicant. We are scheduled to travel and be away for 17 days. In case we do not get FP notice, can we request for a reschedule with out receiving FP notice?
I was trying to check status online, initially it could not find case till y'day. I registered and checked case status y'day, i could find status for 2 for which we had received FP notice and it says they have sent RFE, on Jun 4, but I have not received it. For other case we could not find status, we did receive NOA and check is cashed.
Would appreciate if anyone can share their experience.
Thx
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Interview letter

howdy_howdy said:
Super! Then expact IL within a week!

Good luck
howdy_howdy
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Lynn5033 said:
Thank you faysal. Your interview is coming. Good luck.
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04/19/2010 (DAY-0): N-400 Sent to Lewisville, TX (Dallas DO)
04/21/2010 (2) : N-400 Rec.
04/30/2010 (9): Check Cashed
05/01/2010 (10): NOA
06/01/2010 (41): Rec. FP letter
06/14/2010 (56): FP Scheduled
06/14/2010 (56): FP done
06/23/2010 (65): Case sent to local off
06/26/2010 (68): Interview Letter
07/30/2010 (102): Interview Date
xx/xx/2010 (x): Oath Date
xx/xx/2010 (x):USC Date

Interview is at 8:30 AM so hopefully I get same day oath!
 
Found this forum earlier, so enjoyed reading folks experience and seeing the timeline. We have 3 (me, my wife and son) in the family heading through this process. Worst part for my application was tracking down all my travel that I did about 10-12 years ago... wow that took some time and cross referencing...

Anyway, here's our timeline (Dallas, TX)... borrowed format from previous posters (thanks)

05/20/2010 (DAY-0): N-400 Sent to Lewisville, TX (via FedEx)
05/21/2010 (1): N-400 Received (RD)
05/21/2010 (1): Priority Date (PD)
05/27/2010 (7): Check Cashed
05/27/2010 (7): Notice Date (ND)
06/07/2010 (18): Finger Print letter sent
06/25/2010 (36): FP Done (FP) - Dallas
xx/xx/2010 (x): Case local office
xx/xx/2010 (x): Interview Letter
xx/xx/2010 (x): Interview Date
xx/xx/2010 (x): Oath Date
 
some movement on my application. Just got notice that file has transferred to local office... So Interview Letter should be arriving shortly. Overall process is moving along very nicely.

05/20/2010 (DAY-0): N-400 Sent to Lewisville, TX (via FedEx)
05/21/2010 (1): N-400 Received (RD)
05/21/2010 (1): Priority Date (PD)
05/27/2010 (7): Check Cashed
05/27/2010 (7): Notice Date (ND)
06/07/2010 (18): Finger Print letter sent
06/25/2010 (36): FP Done (FP) - Dallas
07/16/2010 (57): Case local office
xx/xx/2010 (x): Interview Letter
xx/xx/2010 (x): Interview Date
xx/xx/2010 (x): Oath Date
 
Interview letter received

Received the interview letter in the mail today. Interview date is Aug 23. Here's the updated timelin:
 
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Updated Timeline

howdy_howdy said:
Last night I received a snail mail with interview letter. Interview is scheduled on July 20th @ Irving Office.

Wish me good luck :)

howdy_howdy
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N400 DO: Dallas, TX
4/19/10: N400 mailed
4/20/10: N400 received
4/27/10: Check cashed
4/28/10: NOA received
5/04/10: FP notice recieved
5/26/10: FP done
6/12/10: Got update USCIS that my case has been sent to Local Office for Standard Interview
6/14/10: Got Interview Letter
7/20/10: Interview
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04/19/2010 (DAY-0): N-400 Sent to Lewisville, TX (Dallas DO)
04/21/2010 (2) : N-400 Rec.
04/30/2010 (9): Check Cashed
05/01/2010 (10): NOA
06/01/2010 (41): Rec. FP letter
06/14/2010 (56): FP Scheduled
06/14/2010 (56): FP done
06/23/2010 (65): Case sent to local off
06/26/2010 (68): Interview Letter
07/30/2010 (102): Interview Date
07/30/2010 (102): Oath Date
07/30/2010 (102):USC Date
 
04/19/2010 (DAY-0): N-400 Sent to Lewisville, TX (Dallas DO)
04/21/2010 (2) : N-400 Rec.
04/30/2010 (9): Check Cashed
05/01/2010 (10): NOA
06/01/2010 (41): Rec. FP letter
06/14/2010 (56): FP Scheduled
06/14/2010 (56): FP done
06/23/2010 (65): Case sent to local off
06/26/2010 (68): Interview Letter
07/30/2010 (102): Interview Date
07/30/2010 (102): Oath Date
07/30/2010 (102):USC Date
08/13/2010 (116): PB & PC applied (normal processing)
08/27/2010 (130): PB-(Passport book) received
08/28/2010 (131): Certificate of Naturalization Received
08/30/2010 (133):pC-(Passport Card Received)

Did you know that the passport card can substitute birth certificate or certificate of naturalization as primary evidence of US citizenship when filling out passport application form DS-11?
 
Interview completed in Irving, TX office

We completed the interview process in Irving, TX office on Friday 9/24/10. The interview took 10 minutes and the IO did not ask for any documents except GC, passport and ID.

We were able to complete the oath same day at 1:30 pm in Irving, TX.

7/7/2010 ( ): N-400 Sent to Lewisville, TX (Dallas DO)
8/24/2010 ( ): FP done
08/29/2010 ( ): Case sent to local off
8/30/2010 ( ): Interview Letter
9/24/2010 ( ): Interview Date
09/24/2010 ( ): Oath Date
09/24/2010 ( USC Date
09/25/2010 US Passport Application - normal procesing - applied at local post office
10/12/2010 US Passport received - Note: Passport was sent by USPS by Priority Mail and was left in our mailbox by the postman.
10/14/2010 Original Naturalization Cert received, passport card received.
10/15/2010 Updated social security records at Social Security Office in Grand Prairie - took less than 20 minutes.

If you download and print the passport application from UCIS website, print the 2 pages of DS-11 on seperate sheets of paper.

Also, most of the post offices require an appointment for the application even though the UCIS website mentions that no appointment is needed. Even if a particular post office does not require an appointment, they only take 10 or so walk-in appointments. So be prepared for that.

We were also told at the oath ceremony that the passport office in Dallas, TX on commerce street is now accepting applications for normal passport applications. They return the Naturalization Certificate to you immediately after checking it when you submit the application in person. But the passport processing is still done according to normal schedule.
 
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