Just an update - I received my IL yesterday.
congras & good luck
Just an update - I received my IL yesterday.
Thanks to all for sharing your experiences.
We've had good fortune thus far with the new Phoenix lockbox process. We completed the fingerprints the same day that we received the letter in the mail. Just received the interview letters today for myself and my wife.
A few notes..
Both letters mentioned about bringing selective service documents. On the interview document checklist, it clarifies that the selective service documents are only required if you meet the criteria as outlined (so don't be alarmed by the NOA requesting selective service docs if they are not applicable to you.)
During the fingerprinting, the technician commented that our fingers were dry, and they somewhat struggled to get decent scans. But it seems to have worked out okay, so again don't be too alarmed if you are having to moisten your fingers a couple of times, it just may work out fine. They also provided the updated exam question book at the FP site.
The online status is about as inconsistent as others have mentioned. Though both interview letters were dated the same, the USCIS system shows one case last being updated in January, and the other shows an update in February with the red 'incomplete case status' message. So take the information in the online system with low anxiety.
Best of luck to everyone. Timeline in signature below.
I got my letter today
Nino77,
I just received another notice from USCIS stating that my fingerprint card was recently rejected by FBI because it was "unclassifiable". They sent me another FP appointment for 3/27. I am a bit confused given the two previous letters that asked me to bring additional documents including police clearance or state report when my interview is scheduled. Taking the 2nd FP will definitely delay my case.
Also my husband had his interview today and he was approved. If he gets his Naturalization Certificate during the oath taking ceremony, will he be able to apply for our son's US passport or do both parents need to be US Citizen for their non-US born child to receive a US Passport?
Thanks for your answers in advance.
I had been placed in the queue for interview on 2/23/09. I, however, haven't received an interview letter yet. My DO is San Jose, CA. I was wondering whether anyone else has a similar waiting experience.
Called and checked on the status and was told that "Placed in the Q for interview" on march 17th. I am assuming ( based on all the previous posts) it should takes 2 weeks before the IL is sent out. But my DO is Detroit and who knows it might take longer ...
Also one other question --- I know this doesn't fit in this forum, but if you can help or direct me to a more apt forum, it will make me very
I am thinking about an overseas assignment and I am scheduling it in such a way that I would get the Australian work visa stamped (on my Indian passport), have my n-400 interview, leave US and then come back for the Oath ( provided I pass !!). But then can I still travel back with the visa on the Indian passport (technically I will not be an Indian Citizen after the oath) ? Do I need to apply for US passport and then reapply for the Aussie work visa ??? Has anybody been through this.
I have just received my IL (see my timeline below for details). Thanks a lot Nino77 for your support and great tips on how to speak to an L2 IO.
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D/O : San Jose, CA
1/22/09 : N-400 Received at Phoenix Lockbox.
1/22/09 : Priority Date.
1/24/09 : Notice Date.
1/30/09 : NOA Received ( I-797C)
2/09/09 : FP Notice Received
2/12/09 : FP Appointment
2/11/09 : FP Done (walk-in)
2/23/09 : Placed in Q for an Interview
3/17/09 : Case File Review Notice
3/19/09 : Interview Letter sent
3/23/09 : Interview Letter.
5/06/09 : Interview Date
Is there any link between receiving CFR and IL ?
I called up and the Customer serrvice representative mentioned that interview letter was sent out on March 26th.But I am unfortunately away from my house and I dont have the exact interview date.They said that they cant disclose it as its confidential info..but did confirm that my interview letter was sent out on March 26th.
Shanks
ATLANTA DO
PD - JAN 26TH
FP - FEB 9TH
INTERVIEW LETTER - MARCH 26TH
My interview went very well -
well I had 2 job interviews and I got 2 offers I signed 1 of them on Friday and my start date is Monday April 13th.