Go there by 7:00AM. there will be big queue. They have lots of parking places in Campbell Center. Usually the ceremony will start at 10:00AM after judge comes in. I haven't heard about the ceremony starting earlier than 10:00AM. Take some good books and eat breakfast.
N400 Timeline: Houston, TEXAS
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houstonian
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Update-N400
The journey is finally over. Me and wife went for the interview and both were over in less than 30 mins.
The 6 ques were asked and the GC checked. The second officer came by after 10 mins and took me to his office. There he politely asked me to raise my right hand and swear to tell the truth.
He then went over all the paper work from the time I frist applied for H1-IB-I guess. All this took less than 10 mins, signed the form where one checks all the information is correct. The officer-he was a gentleman-then informed me that all was ok and that I would get the Oath paper in a few minutes. We made small talk and I also informed him that my wife too was here for the same reason. As luck would have it the same officer interviewed my wife too.
Finally, after waiting for about half-hour we recd the oath papers-Oct 21st.
My experience at the Houston office was seemless and worry free.
Just wish everyone goes through the same kind of relaxed atmoshpere.
Best of luck to all the forum members.
I will always help out with my lil' experience.
The journey is finally over. Me and wife went for the interview and both were over in less than 30 mins.
The 6 ques were asked and the GC checked. The second officer came by after 10 mins and took me to his office. There he politely asked me to raise my right hand and swear to tell the truth.
He then went over all the paper work from the time I frist applied for H1-IB-I guess. All this took less than 10 mins, signed the form where one checks all the information is correct. The officer-he was a gentleman-then informed me that all was ok and that I would get the Oath paper in a few minutes. We made small talk and I also informed him that my wife too was here for the same reason. As luck would have it the same officer interviewed my wife too.
Finally, after waiting for about half-hour we recd the oath papers-Oct 21st.
My experience at the Houston office was seemless and worry free.
Just wish everyone goes through the same kind of relaxed atmoshpere.
Best of luck to all the forum members.
I will always help out with my lil' experience.
nelsonyiga
Registered Users (C)
Congrats Houstonian!! Wheeeewww that's good for both of you. Are you guys going to Campbell Center?
Ohoo be safe, stay away from traffic tickets and other issues that might come up. It is a breathtaking experience.
Otherwise, congrats again you sweet couple.
Ohoo be safe, stay away from traffic tickets and other issues that might come up. It is a breathtaking experience.
Otherwise, congrats again you sweet couple.
houstonian
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nelsonyiga-thanks.
yes, we will be at the Campbell center. the officer said that we should be there at 630am. looking forward to the whole experience.
yes, we will be at the Campbell center. the officer said that we should be there at 630am. looking forward to the whole experience.
champa1975
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Wierd!
I got my notice of action letter today. It mentioned that they recieved my check of $590. I sent them 675 and no mention about finger printing, just that i will get an interview call.
Is it because in June 2009, i had my finger printing for 10 year renewal?
I got my notice of action letter today. It mentioned that they recieved my check of $590. I sent them 675 and no mention about finger printing, just that i will get an interview call.
Is it because in June 2009, i had my finger printing for 10 year renewal?
PASSED INTERVIEW---very positive experience with the folks at USCIS.Very professional. Details are pretty much the same as most people's past experiences. Show up, hand in the letter, civics test (6 really easy questions), english test, then interview with the IO, who just goes over the application, asked me if I paid my taxes, asked for my GC, DL, and passport. Then stamped my huge file with an approved ink stamp, escorted me to the waiting area and a lady came outside with my oath letter about 20 minutes later. Overall time was about 1 hour. oath and passport application is next--in less than a month. This is crazy cool!!!
N-400 Application(3 years based)
Distric office; HOUSTON, TX
2.July.2009- Mailed N-400(UPS 3 days)
6.July.2009- N-400 delivered to Lewisville (TSC)
7.July.2009- Check cashed(there's the advantage in paying by check: u will know when they cash it)
10.July.2009- Received Notice of Action (NOA) dated 7.Jul.09
11.Aug.2009- called the 1-800 # to inquire on the delay
12.Aug.2009- Received e-mail response that I have been scheduled for initital interview[have no idea what this is]
15.Aug.2009 - Received interview letter (scheduled for 29.Sep.2009)
29.Sept.2009 - INTERVIEW - Passed(received oath letter for 21-OCT-2009) ...awesome!
N-400 Application(3 years based)
Distric office; HOUSTON, TX
2.July.2009- Mailed N-400(UPS 3 days)
6.July.2009- N-400 delivered to Lewisville (TSC)
7.July.2009- Check cashed(there's the advantage in paying by check: u will know when they cash it)
10.July.2009- Received Notice of Action (NOA) dated 7.Jul.09
11.Aug.2009- called the 1-800 # to inquire on the delay
12.Aug.2009- Received e-mail response that I have been scheduled for initital interview[have no idea what this is]
15.Aug.2009 - Received interview letter (scheduled for 29.Sep.2009)
29.Sept.2009 - INTERVIEW - Passed(received oath letter for 21-OCT-2009) ...awesome!
I filed N- 400 ( application for citizenship ) in Aug. My priority date is Aug 12,2004.
Had fingerprinting on Sept 14, 2004 and have not heard anything after that.
My family applied from Houston TX and one from College Station TX, in Sept 2004 with priority date of Sept 9,2004. Got fingerprinted in Oct 2004, had interview in Nov 2004 and have the oath scheduled on Jan 2005.
Anyone with experience filing from Dallas TX , please share.
Had fingerprinting on Sept 14, 2004 and have not heard anything after that.
My family applied from Houston TX and one from College Station TX, in Sept 2004 with priority date of Sept 9,2004. Got fingerprinted in Oct 2004, had interview in Nov 2004 and have the oath scheduled on Jan 2005.
Anyone with experience filing from Dallas TX , please share.
2004??????????????, have you bothered setting up an infopass appointment?
Yeah 2004 till today???that seems way too long. Texas in general seems to be moving really fast(surprisingly fast)...I would call USCIS or set an info pass appointment.Something doesn't sound right. Good luck!
Citizenwannabe
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I have finally done it - just mailed N-400 following are the details
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Nov 2004 - Permanent Resident (Employment based)
DO - TSC
10/01/2009 - Mailed N-400 to Lewisville Lockbox
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Nov 2004 - Permanent Resident (Employment based)
DO - TSC
10/01/2009 - Mailed N-400 to Lewisville Lockbox
srikanthvs
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Interview Experience - New syllabus
Hi
My interview was scheduled on 10/13/09. can some body share your recent interview experience
Thanks
Hi
My interview was scheduled on 10/13/09. can some body share your recent interview experience
Thanks
houstonian
Registered Users (C)
just where is your DO?
srikanthvs
Registered Users (C)
Tsc
Interview experience
My experience was not anything different from others recent experiences but with a small inconvenience. I was scheduled on 9/29 to interview and after I passed the first easy 6 civics questions , the officer realised that I was not yet a permanent resident for 5 years. My 5 year anniversary was on 9/30 and so I was called to on 9/30 again to finish the remaining portion interview. I was a little tense on the 9/29 interview but on 9/30 I was very relaxed.
I had couple of traffic tickets < $500& with fines paid and I had not disclosed them in the application.
The officer did not even bother to go through my travel dates. The total time I spent outside US was only 60 days.
Received the oath letter in 15 mins after the interview.
My experience was not anything different from others recent experiences but with a small inconvenience. I was scheduled on 9/29 to interview and after I passed the first easy 6 civics questions , the officer realised that I was not yet a permanent resident for 5 years. My 5 year anniversary was on 9/30 and so I was called to on 9/30 again to finish the remaining portion interview. I was a little tense on the 9/29 interview but on 9/30 I was very relaxed.
I had couple of traffic tickets < $500& with fines paid and I had not disclosed them in the application.
The officer did not even bother to go through my travel dates. The total time I spent outside US was only 60 days.
Received the oath letter in 15 mins after the interview.
houstonian
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I have posted my experience at the Houston DO on the previous page.
Finally got my Interview Letter after all the running around.
My online status had changed to SENT TO DO FOR INTERVIEW on Sep. 05, 2009. Usually you get the Interview Letter within a week max after this happens. I waited for 2 weeks and called USCIS. Had to escalate to the 2nd level as no useful info with the 1st; they just repeat whatever you see online. The officer wouldn’t reveal the date except that the letter was mailed on Sep. 3rd and the interview was somewhere in October. He just confirmed that it wasn’t clashing with my travel dates.
Waited for another week and called again this time the officer let me know the date (Oct. 20, 2009) and assured I would get the letter.
Again waited for another week and called; this time the officer said he would put in a request for a DUPLICATE LETTER to be mailed. And I should get it within the next 5 business days. And within 2 days I get a letter (no, not the duplicate interview letter
) from USCIS instructing I make an INFOPASS appointment to resolve this. So, I make an INFOPASS appointment for the next available date, that was a week away (Houston is extremely busy?).
Next day the Interview Letter arrives at my door step. Apparently it was delivered to a neighbor! So, it was the USPS that was the culprit, rather this specific postman.
TIMELINE
5 Year based N-400
GC Date: Oct 27, 2004
DO: Houston, TX
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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
10/03/2009 (Day 65): Missing Interview Letter arrives at the Door Step!
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10/20/2009 (Day 82): Interview Date
mm/dd/yyyy (Day x): Oath Letter Receipt
mm/dd/yyyy (Day x): Oath
My online status had changed to SENT TO DO FOR INTERVIEW on Sep. 05, 2009. Usually you get the Interview Letter within a week max after this happens. I waited for 2 weeks and called USCIS. Had to escalate to the 2nd level as no useful info with the 1st; they just repeat whatever you see online. The officer wouldn’t reveal the date except that the letter was mailed on Sep. 3rd and the interview was somewhere in October. He just confirmed that it wasn’t clashing with my travel dates.
Waited for another week and called again this time the officer let me know the date (Oct. 20, 2009) and assured I would get the letter.
Again waited for another week and called; this time the officer said he would put in a request for a DUPLICATE LETTER to be mailed. And I should get it within the next 5 business days. And within 2 days I get a letter (no, not the duplicate interview letter
) from USCIS instructing I make an INFOPASS appointment to resolve this. So, I make an INFOPASS appointment for the next available date, that was a week away (Houston is extremely busy?). Next day the Interview Letter arrives at my door step. Apparently it was delivered to a neighbor! So, it was the USPS that was the culprit, rather this specific postman.
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
10/03/2009 (Day 65): Missing Interview Letter arrives at the Door Step!
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10/20/2009 (Day 82): Interview Date
mm/dd/yyyy (Day x): Oath Letter Receipt
mm/dd/yyyy (Day x): Oath
houstonian
Registered Users (C)
Glad that things worked outFinally got my Interview Letter after all the running around.
My online status had changed to SENT TO DO FOR INTERVIEW on Sep. 05, 2009. Usually you get the Interview Letter within a week max after this happens. I waited for 2 weeks and called USCIS. Had to escalate to the 2nd level as no useful info with the 1st; they just repeat whatever you see online. The officer wouldn’t reveal the date except that the letter was mailed on Sep. 3rd and the interview was somewhere in October. He just confirmed that it wasn’t clashing with my travel dates.
Waited for another week and called again this time the officer let me know the date (Oct. 20, 2009) and assured I would get the letter.
Again waited for another week and called; this time the officer said he would put in a request for a DUPLICATE LETTER to be mailed. And I should get it within the next 5 business days. And within 2 days I get a letter (no, not the duplicate interview letter
Next day the Interview Letter arrives at my door step. Apparently it was delivered to a neighbor! So, it was the USPS that was the culprit, rather this specific postman.
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
10/03/2009 (Day 65): Missing Interview Letter arrives at the Door Step!
.
10/20/2009 (Day 82): Interview Date
mm/dd/yyyy (Day x): Oath Letter Receipt
mm/dd/yyyy (Day x): Oath
srikanthvs
Registered Users (C)
Thanks houstonian
@Ojonuba: were you fingerprinted recently? If you were fingerprinted in the last year or so it is likely that you won't get a FP letter at all...and just get your interview letter.
Disclaimer: I am not an attorney.I am one just like yall, sharing their experiences.