N400 Timeline: Houston, TEXAS

Houston - Citizenship Process Experience

Received the Oath Ceremony letter this week for October 30th.

Here is my timeline-
Submitted N-400 in May, 2007.
FP - July 11, 2007. I missed the original FP date in June. Just walked into the FP office and they took my prints.
Interview - September 18, 2007. It was nice and short. They only document they asked was for was my GC and Drivers License. Took around 7 minutes.
Oath Ceremony - October 30, 2007

So far I had an excellent experience with USCIS. They Rock!:)
 
Urgent - Urgent - Pending Name Check

Dear fellow Name Check Victims: :(

I would appreciate any feedback or answer to this question.

As you can see, I have been waiting for about a year for an interview.

The question is: Once stuck in the Name Check black hole, is there a chance that they might finish it at one year, one and half, two years ...etc.
Or is it going to stay there until I file a WoM like the rest.

Does anyone have a way of getting hold of an immigration Officer in the Houston DO over the telephone?

Thanks
____________________________
Houston DO
N400
PD: 11/09/06
FP: 12/07/06
ID: ????????
OD: ??????
Infopass: Pending Name Check :mad:
 
Lucky You!

rashec said:
Received the Oath Ceremony letter this week for October 30th.

Here is my timeline-
Submitted N-400 in May, 2007.
FP - July 11, 2007. I missed the original FP date in June. Just walked into the FP office and they took my prints.
Interview - September 18, 2007. It was nice and short. They only document they asked was for was my GC and Drivers License. Took around 7 minutes.
Oath Ceremony - October 30, 2007

So far I had an excellent experience with USCIS. They Rock!:)
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You seems to be the lucky one! Congrats!

My wife got her FP on 23rd September. Now waiting for the interview letter. After that I need to apply for Green Card and EAD. Ahhhh! long journey ahead!
 
Finally Got Interview letter today (PD: 6/25/07)

Me: (5 year based)

N-400 sent via USPS: 06/22/07
N-400 received by TSC: 06/25/07
Check encashed: 06/29/07
Receipt Notice received: 07/21/07, PD: 06/25/07
Fingerprint Notice received: 07/23/07, Date: 08/09/07
Fingerprint Walk-In: 08/03/07
Interview Letter received: 10/12/07
Interview Date: 11/27/07

My Wife: (5 year based)

N-400 sent via USPS: 06/16/07
N-400 received by TSC: 06/19/07
Check encashed: 06/27/07
Receipt Notice received: 07/18/07, PD: 06/19/07
Fingerprint Notice received: 07/21/07
Fingerprint done: 08/03/07
2nd Fingerprint Notice rd: 08/22/07
2 nd Fingerprint done: 09/13/07
Interview Letter received: 10/05/07
Interview Date: 11/16/07
 
DEB, congrats on your interview letters.
My wife's dates are close to yours, so hopefully her IL is on the way.

Here is her time line:
N-400 sent via USPS: 06/09/07
N-400 received by TSC: 06/13/07
Receipt Notice date: 06/28/07, PD: 06/13/07
Fingerprint Notice received: 07/15/07
Fingerprint done: 08/07/07
Interview Letter received: ???
Interview Date: ???
 
Congratulations to DEB

Congrats DEB!

My wife case is also close to yours. Hopefully, she will get the interview letter in few days.
 
Thanks.

Thanks to sheveal and mazam.

You will also get the interview letter very soon for your wives.
 
N-400 Delay

Did anyone file N-400 towards end July? TSC received my wife's app. on 7/23/07. Until now the check has not been cashed and now letter indicating case number. I called about a month ago and they said it is taking up to 90 days because flood of cases in July. 90 is almost up, I was just wondering if anyone else is in same boat?
 
second fingerprint notice

I just received a second FP notice for end of October. I hope its the end of the process. I will post more once I get a chance to verify if my name check is indeed complete. Based on other posts, seems like it's a very positive development to receive a second fingerprint notice.

Nred
 
vision1227 said:
Did anyone file N-400 towards end July? TSC received my wife's app. on 7/23/07. Until now the check has not been cashed and now letter indicating case number. I called about a month ago and they said it is taking up to 90 days because flood of cases in July. 90 is almost up, I was just wondering if anyone else is in same boat?
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On the same boat...my BF's application is received on the same date as your wife's. We have received NOTHING! And 90 days that USCIS promised will be up pretty soon and we don't know what is next. Keeping waiting I guess....:(
 
delay

butterfly1978cn said:
On the same boat...my BF's application is received on the same date as your wife's. We have received NOTHING! And 90 days that USCIS promised will be up pretty soon and we don't know what is next. Keeping waiting I guess....:(
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in this day n age, this is happening, USCIS knew that July the inflow would go up, they should have expected and planned for it. It is crazy that people that applied end June have already had their FP. Life for us is stuck in park.
 
My wife's Interview Experience today at Houston

My wife passed the interview today. It only took 10 minutes. There was no surprises. Everything went very smooth.

IO askes the following 10 questions.

1. What do the stars on teh flag mean ?
2. How many states are there ?
3. Who was the first Persident ?
4. Who is the Vice President ?
5. How many Senators are there ?
6. Who is the head of Executive branch ?
7. What are the first 10 amandmends called ?
8. In what monthdo we vote ?
9. What is the most important right granted ?
10. What is the United States Capitol ?

Then said to read and write one simple sentence.

Finally went through the form and verified all the info.

After the interview, she kas to wait 20 more minutes to get the Oath letter in hand. Oath date is, Nov 28 th.

Now it is my turn, my interview date is, Nov 27 th.


Me: (5 year based)

N-400 sent via USPS: 06/22/07
N-400 received by TSC: 06/25/07
Check encashed: 06/29/07
Receipt Notice received: 07/21/07, PD: 06/25/07
Fingerprint Notice received: 07/23/07, Date: 08/09/07
Fingerprint Walk-In: 08/03/07
Interview Letter received: 10/12/07
Interview Date: 11/27/07

My Wife: (5 year based)

N-400 sent via USPS: 06/16/07
N-400 received by TSC: 06/19/07
Check encashed: 06/27/07
Receipt Notice received: 07/18/07, PD: 06/19/07
Fingerprint Notice received: 07/21/07
Fingerprint done: 08/03/07
2nd Fingerprint Notice rd: 08/22/07
2 nd Fingerprint done: 09/13/07
Interview Letter received: 10/05/07
Interview Date: 11/16/07
Oath Date: 11/28/07
 
DEB said:
My wife passed the interview today. It only took 10 minutes. There was no surprises. Everything went very smooth.

IO askes the following 10 questions.

1. What do the stars on teh flag mean ?
2. How many states are there ?
3. Who was the first Persident ?
4. Who is the Vice President ?
5. How many Senators are there ?
6. Who is the head of Executive branch ?
7. What are the first 10 amandmends called ?
8. In what monthdo we vote ?
9. What is the most important right granted ?
10. What is the United States Capitol ?

Then said to read and write one simple sentence.

Finally went through the form and verified all the info.

After the interview, she kas to wait 20 more minutes to get the Oath letter in hand. Oath date is, Nov 28 th.

Now it is my turn, my interview date is, Nov 27 th.


Me: (5 year based)

N-400 sent via USPS: 06/22/07
N-400 received by TSC: 06/25/07
Check encashed: 06/29/07
Receipt Notice received: 07/21/07, PD: 06/25/07
Fingerprint Notice received: 07/23/07, Date: 08/09/07
Fingerprint Walk-In: 08/03/07
Interview Letter received: 10/12/07
Interview Date: 11/27/07

My Wife: (5 year based)

N-400 sent via USPS: 06/16/07
N-400 received by TSC: 06/19/07
Check encashed: 06/27/07
Receipt Notice received: 07/18/07, PD: 06/19/07
Fingerprint Notice received: 07/21/07
Fingerprint done: 08/03/07
2nd Fingerprint Notice rd: 08/22/07
2 nd Fingerprint done: 09/13/07
Interview Letter received: 10/05/07
Interview Date: 11/16/07
Oath Date: 11/28/07
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Thanks for sharing DEB. It's encouraging to see that TSC moved on your cases so quickly.
 
My Interview Experience in Houston, TX

My interview experience today at Houston, DO was very good. only 10-15 minutes. IO asked 10 simple questions for Civics. Then she asked to read and write one sentence. Just verified all the info from the form. Then I had to sign couple of places. Finally said to wait for the Oath letter by mail, tentative date in Jan.


Me: (5 year based)

N-400 sent via USPS: 06/22/07
N-400 received by TSC: 06/25/07
Check encashed: 06/29/07
Receipt Notice received: 07/21/07, PD: 06/25/07
Fingerprint Notice received: 07/23/07, Date: 08/09/07
Fingerprint Walk-In: 08/03/07
Interview Letter received: 10/12/07
Interview Date: 11/27/07
Oath Date: Waiting for Oath Letter

My Wife: (5 year based)

N-400 sent via USPS: 06/16/07
N-400 received by TSC: 06/19/07
Check encashed: 06/27/07
Receipt Notice received: 07/18/07, PD: 06/19/07
Fingerprint Notice received: 07/21/07
Fingerprint done: 08/03/07
2nd Fingerprint Notice rd: 08/22/07
2 nd Fingerprint done: 09/13/07
Interview Letter received: 10/05/07
Interview Date: 11/16/07
Oath Date: 11/28/07
 
Oath on 9th Jan 08

Any one joining me and others to take the oath on 9th Jan 08 in Houston,TX? After more than 2 years the file is about to be closed. Cant wait to apply for passport and register to vote.

Nred:)
 
nred,cograds!!!

thanks for sharing your info.
 
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nred said:
Any one joining me and others to take the oath on 9th Jan 08 in Houston,TX? After more than 2 years the file is about to be closed. Cant wait to apply for passport and register to vote.

Nred:)
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Congrats Nred!

I am the silent reader of this forum. As you can see from my signatures, I just received my oath letter for the same date & hope my wife would get it soon too.
Is it at the Aldine Bender Road?

Thanks.
 
I thank all the well wishers on this forum. Yes, its on Aldine Bender Rd. The event lasts till 12pm. I hear the donuts and the coffee get gobbled up fast! So have a hearty breakfast before coming.

Nred
 
Finally Done with USCIS

Today I took the Oath at Aldine-Bender in Houston, TX. My wife was done in November. I had to stay upto 11:30 AM to get the naturalization certificate. Best of luck to all of you who are still waiting. Thanks to all in the forum for their valuable help throughout the process.

Below are our timeline.

Me: (5 year based)

N-400 sent via USPS: 06/22/07
N-400 received by TSC: 06/25/07
Check encashed: 06/29/07
Receipt Notice received: 07/21/07, PD: 06/25/07
Fingerprint Notice received: 07/23/07, Date: 08/09/07
Fingerprint Walk-In: 08/03/07
Interview Letter received: 10/12/07
Interview Date: 11/27/07
Oath Date: 01/09/08

My Wife: (5 year based)

N-400 sent via USPS: 06/16/07
N-400 received by TSC: 06/19/07
Check encashed: 06/27/07
Receipt Notice received: 07/18/07, PD: 06/19/07
Fingerprint Notice received: 07/21/07
Fingerprint done: 08/03/07
2nd Fingerprint Notice rd: 08/22/07
2 nd Fingerprint done: 09/13/07
Interview Letter received: 10/05/07
Interview Date: 11/16/07
Oath Date: 11/28/07
 
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