Name change during N400 and subsequent delay in Oath

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rameshcmenon

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Hi
I passed my interview on January 15th 2013. Along with my N400 process I had requested a name change (first name).
Since January 28th, I am in queue for Oath Ceremony but no further notification from USCIS. I am not sure when to expect my letter for Oath. This is getting so frustration that I am now regretting requesting a name change, since all other folks who passed interview with me, they have completed Oath and even received their passports or are in process to get their passports.

If anyone has any information on usual time-frame it takes to get your oath if you have name change as part of N400, please share your information. During the interview I was told I could be getting my oath completed at the City Court maybe in March. Calling the USCIS 1-800 number doesn't help at all, since they don't have any more to add than what is already available on the case status website.
My DO is Atlanta.
 
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A delay of 1-3 months after the interview is normal for name changes.

If you skipped the naturalization name change and decided to do the name change through a separate court process after naturalization, it would have cost extra money and the court process would probably take a couple of months, so you'd still have a delay before you can get your passport.
 
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I am in the same boat as you. I passed my interview on January 24. Been waiting ever since for an Oath date.
 
By requesting a name change, you've requested the oath in front of a federal judge, rather than a USCIS administrator. A 3 month wait is not unreasonable, since you're at the mercy of the federal courts.
 
Thanks RealCanadian. I figured that what was going on but like schynam said, we are anxious :)
I dont care if there is a 3 month wait. USCIS can still send a oath letter with a 3 month future dated letter.
I will be perfectly happy with that, so I can plan my other activities around it.
 
rameshcmenon said:
I dont care if there is a 3 month wait. USCIS can still send a oath letter with a 3 month future dated letter. I will be perfectly happy with that, so I can plan my other activities around it.
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The problem is that USCIS isn't scheduling the oath; the federal courts are. It's out of USCIS' system at this point.
 
Not true schynam. My officer said, we will work with court to scheduled the dates. The dates are set by the court but the letter will come from USCIS.
 
change location of interview

Hi i am new here and was wondering if someone could help me. I have my interview scheduled for March 21 in Kansas city i have been across the canadian border several times with my husband during the process but i am not living here and have not changed my address. I have lived in the usa for 33 years as a PR and think its about time that i got my us citizenship. I was wondering if they would consider changing the location of my interview to Montana i am planning on going back to Kansas where i live but wondering if they would let me change it to Montana, or is it more trouble than its worth?
 
The interview generally has to be in your state of residence (or a neighboring state, if your USCIS district crosses into another state). Exceptions are made for college students, members of the military, and those who qualify for expedited naturalization under Section 319(b).

It seems that have no residence in Montana, you don't meet one of the above exceptions, and only want to be interviewed there because it's convenient from Canada. So you can't be interviewed in Montana. You're also apparently residing in Canada now, which if true is grounds for denial.
 
For information regarding Naturalization Ceremonies or a replacement Name Change Petition, contact the Jury & Naturalization Office at 404-215-1640

Court ceremonies begin at 11:00 a.m. in the
Ceremonial Courtroom of the 23rd floor of the Richard B. Russell Federal Courthouse
75 Spring Street, SW
Atlanta, GA 30303
February 8, 2013
**March 14, 2013 - Ceremony to take place in the Rome Division
April 12, 2013
**May 17, 2013 - Ceremony to take place in the Gainesville Division
June 14, 2013
August 9, 2013
**September 13, 2013 - Ceremony to take place in the Rome Division
September 27, 2013
October 11, 2013
**November 8, 2013 - Ceremony to take place in the Newnan Division
December 6, 2013
 
Well the March appointment is out of the question at this time, so my hopes are now on April 12, 2013.
Do you all think, if I call 404-215-1640, they will have any updated information.
Calling USCIS is leading nowhere.
 
So I just called the court 404 number, they had no idea about scheduling. All they told me is that the next date is April 12th and they cant tell if my name is on the list (since they have no access to it).
After that I called USCIS again and they are just the same every single time. Repeats what is already shown on the status page.
But this time, it was even more confusing.
This is what my status page says:
"On January 28, 2013, we placed your application in the oath scheduling que. We will send a notice when the ceremony is scheduled. If you move prior to the scheduled ceremony, please use our Change of Address online tool to update your case with your new address or call our customer service center at 1-800-375-5283.

Naturalization Applicants: you will receive your certificate at your oath ceremony. You can expect to be scheduled for an oath ceremony within 45 days of receiving your recommended approval. "
The customer support agent tells me, I have to wait for 90 days. If nothing comes, then give us a call.
 
rameshcmenon said:
So I just called the court 404 number, they had no idea about scheduling. All they told me is that the next date is April 12th and they cant tell if my name is on the list (since they have no access to it).
After that I called USCIS again and they are just the same every single time. Repeats what is already shown on the status page.
But this time, it was even more confusing.
This is what my status page says:
"On January 28, 2013, we placed your application in the oath scheduling que. We will send a notice when the ceremony is scheduled. If you move prior to the scheduled ceremony, please use our Change of Address online tool to update your case with your new address or call our customer service center at 1-800-375-5283.

Naturalization Applicants: you will receive your certificate at your oath ceremony. You can expect to be scheduled for an oath ceremony within 45 days of receiving your recommended approval. "
The customer support agent tells me, I have to wait for 90 days. If nothing comes, then give us a call.
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I just called the USCIS also. I was told to wait 45 days from the date on my current status which is Feb 8. In your case, from Jan 28 you should have received your Oath date/Letter. You have 4 or 5 more days to 45 days. So expect ur letter next week. Otherwise, ask for an Info-Pass meeting.

In my case, I have few more days before 45 days are over.
 
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