July 2009 N-400 Filers
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ECLIPSEGSX4G63
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I applied on the basis of qualifying military service, that's why the process was fast
GC_KA_CHAKKAR
Registered Users (C)
Waiting for IL
Hi Folks
I received Yellow Letter on 09/08/09.
I checked yesterday (09/17) my status (with NBC*) and it said, The case is sent for Interview to Local Office
I had not checked the status before. So I am not sure when the status changed
DOes the status change after the Yellow letter is send or when the actua Interview Letter is send
Anyone with this experience ?
Hi Folks
I received Yellow Letter on 09/08/09.
I checked yesterday (09/17) my status (with NBC*) and it said, The case is sent for Interview to Local Office
I had not checked the status before. So I am not sure when the status changed
DOes the status change after the Yellow letter is send or when the actua Interview Letter is send
Anyone with this experience ?
Got to know my interview date (Oct. 20, 2009)!
My status changed to SENT TO DO FOR INTERVIEW 2 weeks back. As still hadn't received the interview letter called the USCIS 1-800 #. They said still there is plenty of time for the letter to arrive!
Here's the other thread where I was discussing the possibility of getting INFOPASS appointment for duplicate letter:
http://forums.immigration.com/showthread.php?t=303570
TIMELINE
5 Year based N-400
GC Date: Oct 27, 2004
DO: Houston, TX
*****************
07/31/2009 (Day 01): N-400 Mailed to Lewisville, TX (Priority Mail with Delivery Confirmation)
08/03/2009 (Day 04): N-400 Delivered @ Lewisville, TX
08/05/2009 (Day 06): Check Cleared
08/10/2009 (Day 11): NOA Received (Priority Date: 08/03/2009)
08/12/2009 (Day 13): Online Case Status changes to RFE (Finger Print Notice)
08/18/2009 (Day 19): FP Notice Received
08/25/2009 (Day 26): FP Done (Original Appointment Date: 09/04/2009)
09/05/2009 (Day 37): Online Case Status changes to CASE SENT to DO
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mm/dd/yyyy (Day x): Interview Letter Received
10/20/2009 (Day 82): Interview Date
mm/dd/yyyy (Day x): Oath
My status changed to SENT TO DO FOR INTERVIEW 2 weeks back. As still hadn't received the interview letter called the USCIS 1-800 #. They said still there is plenty of time for the letter to arrive!
Here's the other thread where I was discussing the possibility of getting INFOPASS appointment for duplicate letter:
http://forums.immigration.com/showthread.php?t=303570
TIMELINE
5 Year based N-400
GC Date: Oct 27, 2004
DO: Houston, TX
*****************
07/31/2009 (Day 01): N-400 Mailed to Lewisville, TX (Priority Mail with Delivery Confirmation)
08/03/2009 (Day 04): N-400 Delivered @ Lewisville, TX
08/05/2009 (Day 06): Check Cleared
08/10/2009 (Day 11): NOA Received (Priority Date: 08/03/2009)
08/12/2009 (Day 13): Online Case Status changes to RFE (Finger Print Notice)
08/18/2009 (Day 19): FP Notice Received
08/25/2009 (Day 26): FP Done (Original Appointment Date: 09/04/2009)
09/05/2009 (Day 37): Online Case Status changes to CASE SENT to DO
.
mm/dd/yyyy (Day x): Interview Letter Received
10/20/2009 (Day 82): Interview Date
mm/dd/yyyy (Day x): Oath
Updated Status: Interview Letter Received
I received my IL today, the date for the interview is 11/18/09. This also happens to be the date my son turns 18, coincidence or not? As doesn't this mean he can't become a citizen through me? I'm not sure now how this works as I intended to apply for citizenship for them once I had mine. They came with me when I came here, got their green cards at the same time. Do I have to go through this same process for my 18 year old to become a citizen?
I received my IL today, the date for the interview is 11/18/09. This also happens to be the date my son turns 18, coincidence or not? As doesn't this mean he can't become a citizen through me? I'm not sure now how this works as I intended to apply for citizenship for them once I had mine. They came with me when I came here, got their green cards at the same time. Do I have to go through this same process for my 18 year old to become a citizen?
Not sure if your DO does same day oath, I believe you will become a citizen when you take the oath and not when you complete your interview.
I don't know if they do or not, how would I find out if they do?
GC_KA_CHAKKAR
Registered Users (C)
Received Interview Letter
Me and wife are schedule for interview on 29th Oct
Me and wife are schedule for interview on 29th Oct
newmember09
Registered Users (C)
I got a one-page yellow letter on 09/19/09, RE: case file review notice/interview document check list, but I haven't got the interview letter yet, there is no mention about the interview at all.
I checked the online message, it's still saying on 7/15, they got my application.
Have you got your IL yet? what should we do at this point?
I checked the online message, it's still saying on 7/15, they got my application.
Have you got your IL yet? what should we do at this point?
This is what had happend....
Here is my insight on the interview process,
Our interview was scheduled for Sept 21st 10:20 AM. As I read through prior interview experiences in this forum that folks had walked out of the interview in 20 mins we expected a quick turnaround but it was not true on our case. We had to wait almost 3 hours (2 and half hours for myself and 3 hours for my wife) before being called by the officer.
But the interview process itself was pleasant and quick. Took oath to answer “True” during the interview. The officer quickly went through my file and confirmed my name, address, job and the job title. Asked about the citation and confirmed these are moving violation and settled outside the court (Had specified two violations (paid $40 a piece) on the N-400.
No other documents were asked.
Then the actual interview process, (1) which state has the largest population? I answered. Then, she wanted me to write “California has the most people”. The officer marked her sheet with my answers. Next came the 6 questions,
1) Why did the colonists fight the British?
2) During the Cold War, what was the main concern of the United States?
3) What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence?
4) Who is in charge of the executive branch?
5) If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
6) There are four amendments to the Constitution about who can vote.
Nailed them all.
Congratulations were in order!!! The officer said that she is recommending me for the citizenship.
The officer verified the 5 year duration from the GC (On the interview day we were 5 yrs and 1 day from the green card). The officer inquired that will I be able to take the Oath the same day and I said yes.
When I came out, to my surprise, I saw my wife still waiting to be called. FINALLY, the officer came to call my wife in. It was quick and she had nailed it too.
The only thing was we were given two different timeslots for the Oath ceremony. 2:00 pm for myself and 4:15 from my wife. Now we had waited even longer. But to take the positive out, given that its two timeslots were able to take pictures of each others Oath ceremony. Took the pledge and was pronounced to be “US Citizen”.
YES!!! YOU COULD CARRY CAMERA / CAMCORDER WITH YOU TO FILM THE CERMONY.
By the time when everything said and done it was 5:30 pm.
Best wishes for the all of you who are waiting for the interview!!!!
Regards!!!
Here is my insight on the interview process,
Our interview was scheduled for Sept 21st 10:20 AM. As I read through prior interview experiences in this forum that folks had walked out of the interview in 20 mins we expected a quick turnaround but it was not true on our case. We had to wait almost 3 hours (2 and half hours for myself and 3 hours for my wife) before being called by the officer.
But the interview process itself was pleasant and quick. Took oath to answer “True” during the interview. The officer quickly went through my file and confirmed my name, address, job and the job title. Asked about the citation and confirmed these are moving violation and settled outside the court (Had specified two violations (paid $40 a piece) on the N-400.
No other documents were asked.
Then the actual interview process, (1) which state has the largest population? I answered. Then, she wanted me to write “California has the most people”. The officer marked her sheet with my answers. Next came the 6 questions,
1) Why did the colonists fight the British?
2) During the Cold War, what was the main concern of the United States?
3) What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence?
4) Who is in charge of the executive branch?
5) If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
6) There are four amendments to the Constitution about who can vote.
Nailed them all.
Congratulations were in order!!! The officer said that she is recommending me for the citizenship.
The officer verified the 5 year duration from the GC (On the interview day we were 5 yrs and 1 day from the green card). The officer inquired that will I be able to take the Oath the same day and I said yes.
When I came out, to my surprise, I saw my wife still waiting to be called. FINALLY, the officer came to call my wife in. It was quick and she had nailed it too.
The only thing was we were given two different timeslots for the Oath ceremony. 2:00 pm for myself and 4:15 from my wife. Now we had waited even longer. But to take the positive out, given that its two timeslots were able to take pictures of each others Oath ceremony. Took the pledge and was pronounced to be “US Citizen”.
YES!!! YOU COULD CARRY CAMERA / CAMCORDER WITH YOU TO FILM THE CERMONY.
By the time when everything said and done it was 5:30 pm.
Best wishes for the all of you who are waiting for the interview!!!!
Regards!!!
Updating my time line, San Francisco, CA
07/27/09 Mailed N-400
07/30/09 NOA
08/13/09 Received FP notice
08/20/09 FP done(called FBI, said FP report sent back the same day)
09/01/09: Called 800 number to find out the status, the 2nd level rep said file in queue for an interview can take upto 3 months to get an interview date.
09/17/09 online status updated to " sent for standard interview"
09/21/09 Received IL
10/26/09 IL Scheduled
07/27/09 Mailed N-400
07/30/09 NOA
08/13/09 Received FP notice
08/20/09 FP done(called FBI, said FP report sent back the same day)
09/01/09: Called 800 number to find out the status, the 2nd level rep said file in queue for an interview can take upto 3 months to get an interview date.
09/17/09 online status updated to " sent for standard interview"
09/21/09 Received IL
10/26/09 IL Scheduled
Here is my insight on the interview process,
Congratulations Oakhill, Finally the long journey is over.
GC_KA_CHAKKAR
Registered Users (C)
Hi
Yes I did get my IL almost after 10 days of Yellow Letter
And thats what I have seen for most of the folks anywhere between 7 - 14 days. Check my timeline
I am sure you will get IL in a day or 2
All the Best
Yes I did get my IL almost after 10 days of Yellow Letter
And thats what I have seen for most of the folks anywhere between 7 - 14 days. Check my timeline
I am sure you will get IL in a day or 2
All the Best
Looks like it is the end of the road for me too. I had the interview today at Irving, TX. Everything went smoothly and the officer didn't even ask for any documents except for the long wait. My appt was at 1:40 pm, but actually had it around 3:30pm. Oh well! I overheard someone talking about oath on Monday the 28th, so when she told me that I was approved and will get a letter about oath in the mail, I mentioned that to her. She went to investigate and came back with a form/appointment letter for oath ceremony on Monday saying I was really lucky!
In any case, it was a realy pleasure interacting with all the folks on this forum over the years. Good luck to each and every one of you!
In any case, it was a realy pleasure interacting with all the folks on this forum over the years. Good luck to each and every one of you!
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Me and my wife had interview on Sept 25th 2009 at 1:20 PM. We both passed our interview and received a letter stating a "Decision Could not be made on your case as you did not complete 5 year eligibility requirement".
Both IO's stated that we will receive a oath letter after Sept 30th (5 year anniversary date) in mail.
Both IO's stated that we will receive a oath letter after Sept 30th (5 year anniversary date) in mail.