Jan 2012 N400 tracker

Interview Done Today (03.16.2012)

My interview was scheduled today, March 16,2012 at 9:45 a.m. in San Antonio,TX. I live in Austin, TX. I decided to go to San Antonio Thursday night, in order to avoid the Friday morning rush hour and tension. I arrived at the office at 9:00 a.m. Went through security. The security officer asked my appointment letter and told me to wait in the waiting room, which was almost empty (only 4 or 5 peoples). After 10 minutes a nice well dressed gentleman called my name. I introduced myself and very politely the IO escorted me to the elevator. He kind of broke the ice and asked me how is my morning so far. We reached at 3rd floor, by then we had little chit chat. He opened his office door for me and asked me not to sit yet and please leave your stuff on the chair and raise your right hand for oath. Then he went through my N-400 application and kind of confirmed all the answer I wrote in the application. After he was done reviewing my N-400 application, he said let us start the test. Are you ready? I replied, Yes Sir.

Q-1 : What is the name of the first president of the United States?

George Washington

Q-2 : What is the name of the governor of Texas?

Rick Perry

Q-3 : What is the name of the movement Martin Luther King fought for?

Civil Right Movement

Q-4 : Where is Statue Of Liberty?

New York Harbor

Q-5 : Who wrote the Declaration Of Independence?

Thomas Jefferson

Q-6 : What is the name of the Capital of Texas?

Austin

My all 6 answered were correct so he stopped. Then he asked me to read one sentence " Who lives in the White House" I read the sentence. Now last and final whatever I say you have to write it. "The president of the United States lives in the White House" I wrote this on the paper, he provided me. He congratulated me and handed me a paper N-652.

X : You passed the tests of English and US history and government.

X : Congratulation! Your application has been recommended for approval.

He said we have once a month oath ceremony in San Antonio and once a month in Austin. You will receive the oath letter in 2 weeks.
Then he accompanied me to the elevator and wish me have a nice day!!
GC received: 01/07/2007
Lewisville,Tx.
DO : San Antonio
N-400 sent: 01/10/2012
N-400 rcvd: 01/11/2012
NOA Sent: 01/12/2012
FP Notice Sent: 01/13/2012
NOA I Rcvd: 01/14/2012
FP Notice rcvd: 01/14/2012
FP Done: 01/17/2012 (walk in)
In line for interview: 02/06/2012
Scheduled for interview: 02/07/2012 (Did not receive the interview letter yet).
Interview Letter received: 02/09/2012 (Interview is on 03/16/2012).
Interview Done: 03/16/2012
Oath Letter: xx/xx/2012

Good Luck everyone.
 
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Finally some activity - received yellow letter today. I know its an automated letter but still it means things are at least moving along. I feel much better now.
 
Received the Yellow Letter, Online Status still at Initial Review

Hello to All,

I got my Yellow Letter on Friday, things are moving along. The online status is still at FP letter sent (Initial Review). I hope my status changes to Testing and Interview Soon.

Good Luck to all!


01/23/12 N400 mailed express mail
01/24/12 Delivered to Phoenix, AZ office
01/25/12 Priority Date
01/28/12 USCIS email/sms confirmations received
01/30/12 Check cashed
01/27/12 NOA Mailed
01/31/12 NOA Recieved (I-797C)
02/14/12 USCIS FP email/txt received
02/16/12 FP letter received
03/07/12 FP Appointment
02/27/12 FD Done (Walk-in)
03/13/12 YL received
xx/xx/12 Online Status changed to Testing and Interview
xx/xx/12 IL received
xx/xx/12 Interview
xx/xx/12 Oath Ceremony
 
@gogi274........many many congratulations on your successful interview! Thanks for posting the detail experience,especially the civics questions! They have me soooo nervous :)
 
3/19/2012 other updated, interview letter mailed!!!

N-400 (5 YEARS)
12/27/2011 - MAILED TO TX
12/28/2011- Received
1/03/2012- Check cashed
1/04/2012- I-797C Notice of Action Received
1/06/2012 FP Notification Notice Date
1/17/2012 FP DONE WALK-IN
2/13/2012- Yellow Letter- State I.D
3/14/2012- Online status changed to Interview and Testing
3/19/2012- Online status changed Interview letter mailed
 
tipotodo said:
3/19/2012 other updated, interview letter mailed!!!

N-400 (5 YEARS)
12/27/2011 - MAILED TO TX
12/28/2011- Received
1/03/2012- Check cashed
1/04/2012- I-797C Notice of Action Received
1/06/2012 FP Notification Notice Date
1/17/2012 FP DONE WALK-IN
2/13/2012- Yellow Letter- State I.D
3/14/2012- Online status changed to Interview and Testing
3/19/2012- Online status changed Interview letter mailed
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Congratulations!
 
Just got the text that I am now in line for interview. Good news. Better start memorizing the questions now.:D
 
Why YL?

tipotodo said:
Same boat as you nothing!

N-400 (5 YEARS)
12/27/2011 - MAILED TO TX
12/28/2011- Received
1/03/2012- Check cashed
1/04/2012- I-797C Notice of Action Received
1/06/2012 FP Notification Notice Date
1/17/2012 FP DONE WALK-IN
2/13/2012- Yellow Letter- State I.D
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I also got YL. Did you declare traffic ticket in your application?
Vivek
 
I got the interview Letter, April 23 2012. Now off to study!

N-400 (5 YEARS)
12/27/2011 - MAILED TO TX
12/28/2011- Received
1/03/2012- Check cashed
1/04/2012- I-797C Notice of Action Received
1/06/2012 FP Notification Notice Date
1/17/2012 FP DONE WALK-IN
2/13/2012- Yellow Letter- State I.D
3/14/2012- Online status changed to Interview and Testing
3/23/2012- IL Received
4/23/2012- Interview Date
 
Interview

Had my interview today and it went great! I believe the 3 main keys to success in the interview are first, praying to Jesus for a smooth process, second, getting all your documents in order, and third, memorize the 100 questions. I used the list found in the main page of the US Citizenship section (from Johny Cash). It was over kill in terms of documentation, but well worth it in terms of peace of mind and the feeling of being prepared! I got to the place 30 minutes early and had to wait in a trailer for 45 mins. Once i was in the building, the IO got straight to the point. He checked my application, asked me the questions, had me read a sentence, and had me write a sentence. He got a phone call in the middle of the interview and i believe he spent more time on the phone then with me (not that I mind - LOL). Over all it was a smooth process with little hold ups. I cant remember what my questions were but it is safe to say that you should memorize all 100. Wish i could give more detail but given that it was so quick there was really nothing to write.

Traffic Ticket: I did not put on my application that i had gotten speeding tickets. During the process i asked him if those needed to be included and he said "no, you are fine". I know that there is a huge debate on this topic so i am just commenting what what happen to me, not saying that anyone should rely on it for their application. I think to much info is better then to little.

Hope this helps someone! :)
 
Interview and Oath Scheduled

Had my interview last week on Thursday. I walked in and they handed me a packet with a passport application and some materials about the declaration of independence and stuff like that. Figured it was a good sign. Waited in the waiting area for a bit and got called in.

The Officer asked me some questions straight off my application and then we did the civics and english test. She then resumed asking me questions off the application as well as a few others. She then had me sign a bunch of stuff and gave me the N-652 but ticked off "A decision cannot yet be made about your application." She said that she would have to further review my file and have another officer look over it. (It's amazing how much stuff is in their file..mine was probably 2 inches thick.)

Anyway, today I got the message that my oath has been scheduled and am waiting for the letter. Hurray!

Best wishes to everyone!
 
Still initial review 40 days after YL received

Hi there, I found this thread very useful and I would seek some advice from you. My timeline:

N400 (5 years)
01/07/12 N400 mailed express mail
01/09/12 Priority Date
01/11/12 NOA
01/27/12 FP letter received
01/31/12 FD Done (Walk-in)
02/22/12 YL received
xx/xx/12 Online status still Initial review
xx/xx/12 IL received
xx/xx/12 Interview
xx/xx/12 Oath Ceremony

I am wondering if anyone on the same boat? Spouse received IL letter 2weeks ago. For me, 40 days after YL and yet receive IL and online status shows initial review? Should I be more patient or should I act, like an infopass?

Thank you all.
 
Calbears, what is your District Office? It makes a big difference in the timelines. You can check http://www.trackitt.com/usa-immigration-trackers/n400 and search on your district office to see average times. I agree that 60 days since FP Done does seem like a long time. I would start by calling FBI at 304-625 5590. Listen to the prompts, but I think its 2 and then 9. They can tell you whether they can read your fingerprints and whether they turned them over to USCIS.
 
Calbears said:
Hi there, I found this thread very useful and I would seek some advice from you. My timeline:

N400 (5 years)
01/07/12 N400 mailed express mail
01/09/12 Priority Date
01/11/12 NOA
01/27/12 FP letter received
01/31/12 FD Done (Walk-in)
02/22/12 YL received
xx/xx/12 Online status still Initial review
xx/xx/12 IL received
xx/xx/12 Interview
xx/xx/12 Oath Ceremony

I am wondering if anyone on the same boat? Spouse received IL letter 2weeks ago. For me, 40 days after YL and yet receive IL and online status shows initial review? Should I be more patient or should I act, like an infopass?

Thank you all.
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I say do an info-pass. They do not cost anything and if there is something wrong with the file they would be the best people to ask. Who knows maybe they can make it so that both of you interview on the same date. Hope it helps!
 
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