N-400 San Francisco timeline

FP fingerprint questions....

Can someone give me the info on the number for checking the progress with the FBI?
Is this an easy thing to do?
thanks
 
FP Question

Mohu,

you can email or call them : liaison@leo.gov or 304-625-5590

Call is much better and have you A# ready.

Good luck!!

Can someone give me the info on the number for checking the progress with the FBI?
Is this an easy thing to do?
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Guy's, finally my wife received the OL. She is also scheduled to take oath on 5th Nov. at 1:45 PM at Masonic SFO. I am happy that we both are taking oath together.

I wish good luck to all the other members of this forum who are still waiting.
 
Received an email update

Hey MohanP,

I have just received an email update from USCIS telling me that my case is in the " testing and Intrview" step. Did you received it too. I think an interview letter could be in my mail box soon?

Thanks,
 
Interview experience Oct 26

Summary: the interview was a pleasant experience. The officer was very friendly and had a great sense of humor. If you meet the criteria and have all your paperwork in order and come prepared, it will be smooth sailing.

Now some details:
Getting through security was a bit slow as the security guys only let one person at a time through the door. I dropped off my letter on the second floor reception desk and was asked to wait. There are 4 sections and it wasn't busy at all.

My name got called 10 min early and the officer escorted me to his office. He went straight to business asking me to remain standing, raise my right hand, and promise to tell the truth.

He asked me for my DL, green card, and passport and went through each and every line in the N-400 application. As I had quite a few trips abroad, he did ask for my expired passports and verified about 70% of the trips checking entry/exit stamps.

I had brought originals and copies of my marriage cert, utility bills, tax transcritps, DMV car registration but was not asked for any of this. He did ask for two pictures, which I also had.
While I was still singing the N-400, he moved into asking me the civics/history questions. I was only asked 6 questions and nailed them all. The questions all came out of the 100 published questions you can find on the USCIS website. He asked me to read 'Who can vote', and write 'Citizens can vote'.

He then congratulated me and gave me the form saying I had passed the history and civics test and he would recommend me for approval.

We then just chatted a bit about traveling and my work for a big global company. I asked for the oath ceremony dates and was told that there is one on Nov 5 (which he doubt I could make) and one on Nov 19.

So I am almost there. Good luck to all of you guys still going through the motions.

DO: San Francisco
07/24/09: Mailed to Phoenix lockbox
07/27/09: Receipt date
08/05/09: FP notice
08/26/09: FP done as scheduled
09/10/09: Called FBI FP cust service. FP returned to USCIS same day
09/17/09: Online status change 'sent for standard interview'
09/18/09: Interview notification
10/26/09: Interview (recommended for approval)
xx/xx/xx: Oath notification
xx/xx/xx: Oath Ceremony
 
hanhan said:
Hey MohanP,

I have just received an email update from USCIS telling me that my case is in the " testing and Intrview" step. Did you received it too. I think an interview letter could be in my mail box soon?

Thanks,
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Hey HanHan,

Sounds like we are on the exact same cadence! I received an email this morning as well! So we both should expect letters soon.

Cheers,
Mohan
 
MohanP

Hey Mohanp,

If everything is ok, we should have the same interview date and time. I hope to see you there:)..
 
nightowl said:
Summary: the interview was a pleasant experience. The officer was very friendly and had a great sense of humor. If you meet the criteria and have all your paperwork in order and come prepared, it will be smooth sailing.

Now some details:
Getting through security was a bit slow as the security guys only let one person at a time through the door. I dropped off my letter on the second floor reception desk and was asked to wait. There are 4 sections and it wasn't busy at all.

My name got called 10 min early and the officer escorted me to his office. He went straight to business asking me to remain standing, raise my right hand, and promise to tell the truth.

He asked me for my DL, green card, and passport and went through each and every line in the N-400 application. As I had quite a few trips abroad, he did ask for my expired passports and verified about 70% of the trips checking entry/exit stamps.

I had brought originals and copies of my marriage cert, utility bills, tax transcritps, DMV car registration but was not asked for any of this. He did ask for two pictures, which I also had.
While I was still singing the N-400, he moved into asking me the civics/history questions. I was only asked 6 questions and nailed them all. The questions all came out of the 100 published questions you can find on the USCIS website. He asked me to read 'Who can vote', and write 'Citizens can vote'.

He then congratulated me and gave me the form saying I had passed the history and civics test and he would recommend me for approval.

We then just chatted a bit about traveling and my work for a big global company. I asked for the oath ceremony dates and was told that there is one on Nov 5 (which he doubt I could make) and one on Nov 19.

So I am almost there. Good luck to all of you guys still going through the motions.

DO: San Francisco
07/24/09: Mailed to Phoenix lockbox
07/27/09: Receipt date
08/05/09: FP notice
08/26/09: FP done as scheduled
09/10/09: Called FBI FP cust service. FP returned to USCIS same day
09/17/09: Online status change 'sent for standard interview'
09/18/09: Interview notification
10/26/09: Interview (recommended for approval)
xx/xx/xx: Oath notification
xx/xx/xx: Oath Ceremony
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Congragulation, My interview was also on 10/26/09, I also passed . I actually asked the officer about the Nov 5th oath ceremony, she said it was full :(. I also applied based on marriage, somehow my officer seemed a little tough, she asked me if I have any other proof besides marriage certificate and IRS transcripts that showed I was married, Luckily I had taken a bank statement. I really wasnt expecting her to ask since I already ahd submitted all docs including rental agreement for our place IRS transcripts etc. But besides that it was easy, six civic questions(got all of them right), she did go over my application thoroughly, including checking my trips against my pp.
My advice, go with all documents , even the ones you think are not necessary.
GOOD LUCK ALL
Boshika
 
Minor information update... and question

I called today to FBI FP department using number provided by hanhan (Thanks hanhan)

They told me that they received fingerprints on 10/24/2009 and cleared and returned them to USCIS. So good news.

The interesting part is that they are working and clearing fingerprints on a Saturday... which I did not realize.

Does anyone here have experience with name check process if you have a Middle Eastern name? Also, does USCIS wait for "FBI Name Check" clearance before issuing the IL? or does it happen at the same time? Sorry to be annoying... now I am just worrying about delays with FBI Name Check because of my Middle Eastern name :confused:... has anyone got this experience and have a timeline so I can compare?

Thank you all again... this discussion board is an amazing resource to find. :)
 
Mohu

Mohu,

If you got your conditional green card and then got I-751 approved, I believe that your Name has been already cleared by now. And even if you need a name clearance don't worry about it as the USCIS and the FBI finally got their processes together. Check This out :Go to

dhs.gov/journal/leadership/2009/03/uscis-and-fbi-achieve-interim-backlog



mohu said:
I called today to FBI FP department using number provided by hanhan (Thanks hanhan)

They told me that they received fingerprints on 10/24/2009 and cleared and returned them to USCIS. So good news.

The interesting part is that they are working and clearing fingerprints on a Saturday... which I did not realize.

Does anyone here have experience with name check process if you have a Middle Eastern name? Also, does USCIS wait for "FBI Name Check" clearance before issuing the IL? or does it happen at the same time? Sorry to be annoying... now I am just worrying about delays with FBI Name Check because of my Middle Eastern name :confused:... has anyone got this experience and have a timeline so I can compare?

Thank you all again... this discussion board is an amazing resource to find. :)
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Interview experience Oct 29 2009:

I just wrapped up my interview this morning. Here is my experience:

Appt. was scheduled for 10:35m and I got to the building at 10:22am. I carried my DL, GC, all Passports, IL, YL, 2 extra PP Photos and certified copy of my case deposition.which I listed in my N400). I checked in on the 2nd floor. There were only few other people there and I was called in at about 10:37. The IO was nice soft spoken gentleman.I swore to tell the truth etc. etc and we began the interview.

He went through my N400 in great detail and verified all the information that was in there. He asked to see my GC, DL and PP and verified all my trips and validated those against the PP. Everything on the application checked out.Corrected status about my wife since she is citizen now.We came to the part about my citation/Arrest and he asked if i paid my Tickets & asked for the arrest information & did i go to the court , I told him i didn't go to the court & did my diversion programme.we then moved on to the Test portion of the interview.

He took the English test:
He asked me to read & write simple sentence.

He took the civic test::
He asked me the following 6 questions,(the order below is not correct)

1) Who is in charge of the executive branch?
2) Who is the Commander-in-Chief of the military?
3) What are the two major political parties in the United States?
4) What is the political party of the President now?
5) How old do citizens have to be to vote for the President?
6) Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

At the end he had me sign the application in a couple of different places & my Photograph.

The entire interview was over in 10 mins and he told me he was recommending me for approval to his supervisor since i have arrest record & since i was arrested within the five years, the decision will be supervisor's & depending on the decision i will get the oath letter in 2 weeks time. So i shook his hand, he said have a good day & i move on.

Since i work less than 8 blocks from 630 Sansome, I was back at work within an hour.....My timeline is below - Good luck to everyone else waiting to wrap up this process.

My Timeline is below:
DO: San Francisco, CA
08/04/09 : N-400 Mailed to Phoenix
08/06/09 : N-400 recieved
08/06/09 : priority date
08/11/09 : Check Cashed
08/15/09 : NOA Received
08/17/09 : FP Notice Received
08/18/09: Walkin FP done
08/28/09: FP Date
09/18/09 : Interview Letter Received
10/29/09 : Interview (recommended for approval)
11/xx/09 : Oath Letter recieved
11/xx/09 : Oath Date
 
Folks, I just wrapped up the Oath Ceremony at Masonic Center this afternoon. In total there were 1171 people taking the oath from 102 different countries. All in all I personally felt the ceremony was a bit long and boring, but there were also some interesting and touching parts as well. We had folks from the US Passport Agency, Voter Registration, SF USCIS Director and a handful of other people give short speeches. There were 3 short films shown as well as a video message from Pres. Obama. There was most definitely a general sense of excitment in the air and when all was said and done I am quite sure many of us were perhaps a bit choked up inside...at least I know I was. Right after I rushed to the Post Office at 150 Sutter and completed my PP application...by the time I was done the line was close to 10people deep and the lady at the counter knew she was in for a 'long' evening, but she was extremely patient and courteous. Anyhew.....that's my synopsys of the afternoon. Good luck to everyone else and have a great weekend!!

6/24/09: N400 mailed
6/26/09: N400 Received/Priority Date
6/29/09: NOA Date
6/30/09: Check Cashed
7/02/09: NOA Received
7/08/09: FP Notice Date
7/13/09: FP Notice Received
7/22/09: FP Date
8/13/09: CFR Notice Date
8/17/09: CFR Notice Received
8/28/09: IL Date
8/31/09: IL Received
10/6/09: Interview Date (Recommended for Approval)
10/14/09: OL Date
10/15/09: OL Received
10/30/09: Oath Date (Masonic Center, 1:45pm)
10/30/09: PP Applied For (Regular Processing)
 
Oath ceremony on 30th Oct 2009

All,
Finally wife & I are US citizens ! Here are some details to give you some idea


PR since - Sep 2004
Applied N-400 - 18 June 2009
Priority Date - 24 June 2009
FP Notice - 18 July 2009
FP Completed - 04 Aug 2009
Interview Notice - 1st week of Sep 2009
Interview Complete - 05 Oct 2009
Oath Notice - Mid-Oct 2009
Oath Complete - 30 Oct 2009

Thanks to Mr. Khanna for providing this forum & good luck to those in line.
 
Hanhan,

I haven't received anything yet. I did notice USCIS touched my n400 application today as well.

Hoping to get the IL soon. Let me know when you get yours.

-Mohan
 
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