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kblacwell

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I got sworn in today in Atlanta. I am going to try and give you a low down on the process and I'll post my timeline at the end.
I got in at 9:45 am ( that was my appointment time), but they don't hold it down real fast.
I dropped off my appoinmment letter and finally got called in at 11.20am.
The interview process is rather simple: he asked me questions on the form ( have u ever been a member of a communist party etc).
Here's the good news, if he/she asks you to start sgning stuff, you are on your way, don't trip yourself now.
Please remember this, they have you down pat because my file was quite thick, everything they need to know is in there, so don't lie or try to talk your way out of anything.
Secondly, the five year rule is TRUE, if you have kept a clean sheet in 5 years and not killed anyone or commited a crime that makes you ineligible you should be fine.
I have a DUI from 2000 ( happened after a rather racuous party, not justifying it). i had the disposition of the case, he had it too, asked me about it but didn't make a federal case out of it because he said " this happened in 2000, not a problem".
He then proceeded with the test, which if you know anything about this country and watch CNN you can answer, remember the name of the Gov of your state and who can authorize war.

After which he told me I had passed the exam and he was recommending me for citizenship. He then gave me a form and sent me back to the waiting room. 30 mins later a lady came in and took that letter and gave me an oath swearing letter for 2pm.
The swearing in is pretty straightforward..nothing to add, you already an American anyway ..just go in and enjoy it.

Timeline

Filed early May 2006 ( don't remember when..who cares)
Priority Date : May 26, 2006
Finger Print Notification: June 17, 2006
Case Status disappears : Aug 2, 2006
Interview Letter: Aug 5th 2006
Interviewed: Aug 28, 2006
Sworn in : Aug 28, 2006 2.45pm
American Citizen: FOREVER

Any questions, post them on the board or send me a PM, I will try to respond to everything based on my experience. Remember always get a second opinion, I am just a guy who went thru the system with a little bit of extra info.

Good luck y'all. God Bless

Kblacwell
 
Good Luck

takadigi said:
Congratulations and good luck Kblacwell!
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All the best bro..hang in there..the system works, just slowly and go in prepared...you might not need all the documents, but better than not having it.
I had my tax returns for 4 years, never even came up.
 
Gratz on your US citizenship!

Thank you!
CW2001
My timeline:
Mailed N400 - 01/27/06
PD - 01/30/06
FP notice received - 02/10/06
FP - 02/23/06
IL notice received - 05/25/06 (notice date is 05/19/06)
ID - 07/18/06 (2pm) passed interivew
Oath - 07/19/06 in Merrifield, VA
 
1st offence DUI, no accident involved, N400 ?

Hello kblacwell,

I came across your posting and decide to ask you for an advice. On may 27th 2009, I got arrested in Chicago for a DUI. Didn't blow, got my drivers license suspended for 12 months, but not convicted for DUI. In June 2009, I applied for Naturalization, got my fingerprints taken on July 9th 2009. I am now waiting for the Interview Letter (hopefully). Here is my question: How is this dismissed misdemeanor case of DUI can affect my N400 and the interview, basically my overall Naturalization process? I was told by my criminal lawyer (who helped me in this DUI case) that even if my case was not dismissed and was given a court supervision (12 months), he would still advise me to keep proceeding mith my application for Citizenship, because the 1st offence DUI for somebody with no other criminal records, and that the DUI arrest was not involving any accident or proerty damage, DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CASE OF MORAL TURPITUDE. Should I be fine? Please help me get prepared. Thanks.
 
kblacwell said:
Timeline

Filed early May 2006 ( don't remember when..who cares)
Priority Date : May 26, 2006
Finger Print Notification: June 17, 2006
Case Status disappears : Aug 2, 2006
Interview Letter: Aug 5th 2006
Interviewed: Aug 28, 2006
Sworn in : Aug 28, 2006 2.45pm
American Citizen: FOREVER
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If you were sworn in yesterday, then your timeline is incorrect. It does not make sense at all
 
mkub said:
Hello kblacwell,

I came across your posting and decide to ask you for an advice. On may 27th 2009, I got arrested in Chicago for a DUI. Didn't blow, got my drivers license suspended for 12 months, but not convicted for DUI. In June 2009, I applied for Naturalization, got my fingerprints taken on July 9th 2009. I am now waiting for the Interview Letter (hopefully). Here is my question: How is this dismissed misdemeanor case of DUI can affect my N400 and the interview, basically my overall Naturalization process? I was told by my criminal lawyer (who helped me in this DUI case) that even if my case was not dismissed and was given a court supervision (12 months), he would still advise me to keep proceeding mith my application for Citizenship, because the 1st offence DUI for somebody with no other criminal records, and that the DUI arrest was not involving any accident or proerty damage, DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CASE OF MORAL TURPITUDE. Should I be fine? Please help me get prepared. Thanks.
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Don't expect to receive an answer to a post from 2006.
 
mkub said:
Hello kblacwell,

I came across your posting and decide to ask you for an advice. On may 27th 2009, I got arrested in Chicago for a DUI. Didn't blow, got my drivers license suspended for 12 months, but not convicted for DUI. In June 2009, I applied for Naturalization, got my fingerprints taken on July 9th 2009. I am now waiting for the Interview Letter (hopefully). Here is my question: How is this dismissed misdemeanor case of DUI can affect my N400 and the interview, basically my overall Naturalization process? I was told by my criminal lawyer (who helped me in this DUI case) that even if my case was not dismissed and was given a court supervision (12 months), he would still advise me to keep proceeding mith my application for Citizenship, because the 1st offence DUI for somebody with no other criminal records, and that the DUI arrest was not involving any accident or proerty damage, DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CASE OF MORAL TURPITUDE. Should I be fine? Please help me get prepared. Thanks.
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well, kblacwell's post was posted in 2006. that was luck for him. Some immigration guidelines or rules sometimes are changed gradually every year or memorandum is issued. That's why I suggest you consult an immigration lawyer who is an expert and would help you.
 
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