Polinka , you asked
"could you please let me know
Why was your application pending? what did you bring on your Infopass interview?
I got my Infopass on Oct. 24th . So any info will be very helpful"
Answer: They wanted more personal documentation to ensure my marriage to a USC was a valid one, I also supplied them a signed affidavit from my wife and that was sufficient.
You also said "I got a paper " pending , name/background check", that is NOT good news.
YankeeDude , you asked
"Do you know how often they have oath ceremonies in Hartford. Also was the oath in a court house or city hall and is there any link/pointers where these ceremony schedule is posted.
Answer: At the Federal Courthouse in Hartford, I have no idea on how often, but on my day there were two different groups, one was 9am which i was in, and there was also a 11am group, so probably quite often.
I have interview scheduled for Dec1 and have travel plans in first week of Feb. I was wondering if i can expect the oath to be done by then."
Answer: I would say it is possible, but it depends if you get approved immediately and you have no name check issues.