Houston, TX N-400 Time Line

You really don't need a lawyer present during the interview unless there is anything in your application or background your are concerned about.
 
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I would agree with pleasehelp08, if it's a straightforward application - no lawyers required. I debated that going into the process as well, but everyone I talked to said the same thing. And it was very simple.
 
I'm concern because I have a lot of days out of country (897), but I can prove my continous residence... thanks guys...
I was wondering where is Advantage?, we haven't heard from him/she yet..., hope that everyhting works well in his interview...
 
in 2009 I had 3 back to back trips since I was working overseas for a non-US employer. in one trip i was out for 179days and rest were about 90 days each. during the interview IO looked at those and put a red check mark but did not as anything. I was approved but not the same day. you can see my time line.
 
You can provide lease and anyother documents that shaws ties to US. I did provide documents but was not questioned. I had a lawyer with me but even he did not have to say anything. I was done in 15-20min.
 
Lease

How can I get a prove of my lease if I live with my mom (it's her house), some people told me to have her writing a notificated letter, but I'm not sure what she should write on it, any ideas please...
 
Lost my password and recreated another profile with almost similar user name. I am updating my timeline if that can give hope to those who have been waiting for a long time to get a decision on their case.

DO: Houston
Oct 25, 2010: Sent to Lewisville, TX
Oct 28, 2010: Application Received
Oct 29, 2010: NOA
Nov 3, 2010: Check Cashed
Dec 6, 2010: Called USCIS and raised Service Request
Dec 16, 2010: RFE status
Dec 20, 2010: RFE letter received (Biometrics only - scheduled for Jan 5, 2010)
Dec 20, 2010: FP Done (walk in)
Dec 27, 2010: Yellow Letter received (Driver License only)
Dec 27, 2010: Case transferred to local office
Dec 31, 2010: Service Request Letter received saying FP done on Dec 20, 2010 still valid
Dec 31, 2010: Interview Letter received
Feb 2, 2011: Interview Day - Cancelled due to power outage- not sure what the cause was, it was a little windy, 32F feeling like minus, no rain, no snow, no ice
Mar 9, 2011: New Interview day- N652 Given
Apr 11, 2011: Called USCIS 1-800# and was told to wait 45 days before inquiring- so no service request taken
Jun 7, 2011: Called USCIS 1-800# and logged a service inquiry request- Same day got an e-mail stating case under review, a decision will be made within 90 days
Jul 13, 2011: Received e-mail about oath being scheduled
Jul 15, 2011: Oath letter received
Jul 20, 2011: Oath date
 
I had my interview today, the Officer requested more evidence :( , I just hope that doesn't take that long, like yours did ...
 
Julie_9 said:
I had my interview today, the Officer requested more evidence :( , I just hope that doesn't take that long, like yours did ...
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@Julie....I had to wait for 2 months to get my oath letter after the interview. so between interview and oath is total 3 months.

I submitted the documents requested within a week but it took USCIS a while to approve it.

IO told me that after the interview files goes back to the records room. when you send the requested documents in mail, mail goes to mail room. Clerks open mail and send documents to records area for filing. then it goes to IO. this whole process takes time sometimes if IO has lot of work load. IO then transfers it to supervisor for the final approval.

What documents/evidence did he/she request????
 
Congratulations Advantage...., you guys enjoy it...
IO requested two leases documents...,I already spoke to my lawyer, she will help me out... I'm soo sad :(
 
Julie_9 said:
Congratulations Advantage...., you guys enjoy it...
IO requested two leases documents...,I already spoke to my lawyer, she will help me out... I'm soo sad :(
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How come your lawyer did not tell you about lease or other documents as proof?
Don't be sad. Submit the requested documents and you will get your oath in August or September. Good luck
 
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I knooowww, I also asked him to go with me in the interview and he said that was not necessary and it was.... the thing is, I gave them a lot of proves, like; utility bills, employer letter, car insurance, bank statements, all I was missing was the lease, because I live with my mom..., what I told her...
 
I am a new US Citizen now. I applied for the passport at the Houston Passport Agency today.

Good luck to everyone who are still waiting for their interview and oath letters.
 
Finally over....USC today...applied at the passport agency (1 day turnaround)...could not update my new status with Social Security Office, was told to come back in 10 business days when their system will be updated...Oath ceremony took too long but was nice...

Good luck to those who are still in the process and especially those who have since been waiting for a decision, do not give up and keep reading this forum. There is so much I know now just by reading other contributors experiences. For me, it was the last step of a long walk that started 13 years ago. Never knew it would take that long. So glad, it is over.

Timeline
O: Houston
Oct 25, 2010: Sent to Lewisville, TX
Oct 28, 2010: Application Received
Oct 29, 2010: NOA
Nov 3, 2010: Check Cashed
Dec 6, 2010: Called USCIS and raised Service Request
Dec 16, 2010: RFE status
Dec 20, 2010: RFE letter received (Biometrics only - scheduled for Jan 5, 2010)
Dec 20, 2010: FP Done (walk in)
Dec 27, 2010: Yellow Letter received (Driver License only)
Dec 27, 2010: Case transferred to local office
Dec 31, 2010: Service Request Letter received saying FP done on Dec 20, 2010 still valid
Dec 31, 2010: Interview Letter received
Feb 2, 2011: Interview Day - Cancelled due to power outage- not sure what the cause was, it was a little windy, 32F feeling like minus, no rain, no snow, no ice
Mar 9, 2011: New Interview day- N652 Given
Apr 11, 2011: Called USCIS 1-800# and was told to wait 45 days before inquiring- so no service request taken
Jun 7, 2011: Called USCIS 1-800# and logged a service inquiry request- Same day got an e-mail stating case under review, a decision will be made within 90 days
Jul 13, 2011: Received e-mail about oath being scheduled
Jul 15, 2011: Oath letter received
Jul 20, 2011: Oath done and now US Citizen
 
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