New York City - N-400 Timeline - Naturalization Experiences

How long does it usually take to go through the whole process in Queens office including wait time?

candyattitude said:
**updating with interview experience**

went to the new USCIS office on Jackson Ave, LIC (they split the Garden City into Holtsville and LIC). got there about an hour before my scheduled time and waited for about an hour so i had my interview at, pretty much, the actual time on the letter.

So here are the details:
walked in, went through security. be smart and don't carry anything that they will confiscate. they took away a lady's dolphin charm because it had a 'sharp' edge. they also reprimanded a guy for bringing in lollipops but didn't say anything to me about my protein bar.
went to the lady straight ahead, letter stamped then turned right, went to elevator and took it to second floor. a guy also walked into elevator with me and we both handed our letters to the security guard that stood right by the elevator.

i think she put his letter on top of mine because he got called before me (by same officer) :mad:

.....it felt good to be prepared. :p

its almost over. can't wait. :cool:
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tipotodo said:
I got the interview Letter, April 23 2012. NYC is moving a long .

N-400 (5 YEARS)
12/27/2011 - MAILED TO TX
12/28/2011- Received
1/03/2012- Check cashed
1/04/2012- I-797C Notice of Action Received
1/06/2012 FP Notification Notice Date
1/17/2012 FP DONE WALK-IN
2/13/2012- Yellow Letter- State I.D
3/14/2012- Online status changed to Interview and Testing
3/23/2012- IL Received
4/23/2012- Interview Date
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Good luck Tipo!!!!
 
npjysn

Interview passed!
My appointment was at 8 a.m, got there at 7:40, they called my name by 8:05. IO officer was very friendly, interview took 5 min, easy questions and done.

She said i was going to get the oath letter from 2 to 3 weeks. I didn't feel like waiting so didn't even asked about getting it the same day. Was out of the building by 8:25!

one more step and I'm almost done!!!!!

N-400 (5 YEARS)
12/27/2011 - MAILED TO TX
12/28/2011- Received
1/03/2012- Check cashed
1/04/2012- I-797C Notice of Action Received
1/06/2012 FP Notification Notice Date
1/17/2012 FP DONE WALK-IN
2/13/2012- Yellow Letter- State I.D
3/14/2012- Online status changed to Interview and Testing
3/23/2012- IL Received
4/23/2012- Interview Date PASSED!
 
tipotodo said:
Interview passed!
My appointment was at 8 a.m, got there at 7:40, they called my name by 8:05. IO officer was very friendly, interview took 5 min, easy questions and done.

She said i was going to get the oath letter from 2 to 3 weeks. I didn't feel like waiting so didn't even asked about getting it the same day. Was out of the building by 8:25!

one more step and I'm almost done!!!!!

N-400 (5 YEARS)
12/27/2011 - MAILED TO TX
12/28/2011- Received
1/03/2012- Check cashed
1/04/2012- I-797C Notice of Action Received
1/06/2012 FP Notification Notice Date
1/17/2012 FP DONE WALK-IN
2/13/2012- Yellow Letter- State I.D
3/14/2012- Online status changed to Interview and Testing
3/23/2012- IL Received
4/23/2012- Interview Date PASSED!
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Congrats Tipo!!!! Enjoy your day....
 
tipotodo said:
Interview passed!
My appointment was at 8 a.m, got there at 7:40, they called my name by 8:05. IO officer was very friendly, interview took 5 min, easy questions and done.

She said i was going to get the oath letter from 2 to 3 weeks. I didn't feel like waiting so didn't even asked about getting it the same day. Was out of the building by 8:25!

one more step and I'm almost done!!!!!

N-400 (5 YEARS)
12/27/2011 - MAILED TO TX
12/28/2011- Received
1/03/2012- Check cashed
1/04/2012- I-797C Notice of Action Received
1/06/2012 FP Notification Notice Date
1/17/2012 FP DONE WALK-IN
2/13/2012- Yellow Letter- State I.D
3/14/2012- Online status changed to Interview and Testing
3/23/2012- IL Received
4/23/2012- Interview Date PASSED!
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I filed my case just 1 week behind you, however, my status is still in line for interview scheduling :mad:

I wonder whether Manhattan is better than Queens, in terms of application numbers.... I noticed Queens Residents usually won't be that fast!

Congratulations!
 
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It takes longer in Queens. Take a look at my timelines. I waited for a while to get interview date scheduled.

rdxxs8513 said:
I filed my case just 1 week behind you, however, my status is still in line for interview scheduling :mad:

I wonder whether Manhattan is better than Queens, in terms of application numbers.... I noticed Queens Residents usually won't be that fast!

Congratulations!
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Today my wife and me had an N-400 interview at Long Island City office.

Interview was scheduled for both of us at 1:45pm. We both got our green cards through DV lottery.

The whole interview process for me lasted 6min, and for my wife 17min (she requested name change), we had different IO's. I didn't expect that is going to be this fast.
Than we waited 30min for the oath letters and that was it.

IO asked me maybe 3 questions beside the test

Q: Have you ever been arrested -> A: NO
Q: Date of Birth -> A: I said the date
Q: Do you have kids -> A: No



DO - New York City
Timeline:
10/24/11 N400 Mailed to TX
10/28/11 Check cashed
10/31/11 Notice of Action Received
11/5/11 Finger Print letter Received for Appointment on 11/29
11/28/11 Online Status changed to Testing and Interview
11/29/11 FP done Walk-in
12/22/11 YL received
03/16/12 Status changed to "Scheduled for interview"
03/19/12 IL received
04/25/12 Interview PASSED
05/31/12 Oath Ceremony
 
I passed yesterday (4/25). I arrived in Queens office in Long Island City 15 minutes before my appointment at 9:30. I waited for about one hour before an IO called me in. IO was very friendly; she verified my information, and asked me if I would like to change my name. Then she asked me to read a sentence and write the ansewer. She then asked me questions of history and government. After that, she verified some other information and then gave me the letter of approval.

The whole process took about 20 minutes. It was actually a very good experince. That IO is very professional.

Then I waited for about 1 hour and 20 minutes to get my Oath letter. My Oath ceremony will be on May 31.
 
Congratulations!!

I also passed yesterday (4/25). My Oath ceremony will be also on May 31.

marko812003 said:
Today my wife and me had an N-400 interview at Long Island City office.

Interview was scheduled for both of us at 1:45pm. We both got our green cards through DV lottery.

The whole interview process for me lasted 6min, and for my wife 17min (she requested name change), we had different IO's. I didn't expect that is going to be this fast.
Than we waited 30min for the oath letters and that was it.

IO asked me maybe 3 questions beside the test

Q: Have you ever been arrested -> A: NO
Q: Date of Birth -> A: I said the date
Q: Do you have kids -> A: No



DO - New York City
Timeline:
10/24/11 N400 Mailed to TX
10/28/11 Check cashed
10/31/11 Notice of Action Received
11/5/11 Finger Print letter Received for Appointment on 11/29
11/28/11 Online Status changed to Testing and Interview
11/29/11 FP done Walk-in
12/22/11 YL received
03/16/12 Status changed to "Scheduled for interview"
03/19/12 IL received
04/25/12 Interview PASSED
05/31/12 Oath Ceremony
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Amherst22 said:
After a full week, today my case status was updated online indicating case review with supervisor is complete. A notice will be mailed once a final decision has been made... hopefully its the oath letter.
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Can't wait for the letter to get home sooner....

" On April 26, 2012, we scheduled you for your oath ceremony and sent a notice providing the date, time, and location. 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...."
 
Amherst22 said:
Can't wait for the letter to get home sooner....

" On April 26, 2012, we scheduled you for your oath ceremony and sent a notice providing the date, time, and location. 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...."
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got the same update on the 26th too! i want that letter soon!

N-400 (5 YEARS)
12/27/2011 - MAILED TO TX
12/28/2011- Received
1/03/2012- Check cashed
1/04/2012- I-797C Notice of Action Received
1/06/2012 FP Notification Notice Date
1/17/2012 FP DONE WALK-IN
2/13/2012- Yellow Letter- State I.D
3/14/2012- Online status changed to Interview and Testing
3/23/2012- IL Received
4/23/2012- Interview Date PASSED!
 
Amherst22 said:
Can't wait for the letter to get home sooner....

" On April 26, 2012, we scheduled you for your oath ceremony and sent a notice providing the date, time, and location. 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...."
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Looking forward to the oath ceremony :)
 
karajan1 said:
I passed yesterday (4/25). I arrived in Queens office in Long Island City 15 minutes before my appointment at 9:30. I waited for about one hour before an IO called me in. IO was very friendly; she verified my information, and asked me if I would like to change my name. Then she asked me to read a sentence and write the ansewer. She then asked me questions of history and government. After that, she verified some other information and then gave me the letter of approval.

The whole process took about 20 minutes. It was actually a very good experince. That IO is very professional.

Then I waited for about 1 hour and 20 minutes to get my Oath letter. My Oath ceremony will be on May 31.
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Hi karajan1,

I will have the interview on June 13 at Long Island City Office also. Did the officer ask you for the option to wait for the oath letter or you asked for it?

I would like to wait and get the oath letter in hand instead of waiting for the letter to be sent via mail.
 
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rdxxs8513 said:
Hi karajan1,

I will have the interview on June 13 at Long Island City Office also. Did the officer ask you for the option to wait for the oath letter or you asked for it?

I would like to wait and get the oath letter in hand instead of waiting for the letter to be sent via mail.
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Immigration officer asked me in the end of the interview about whether I would like to wait for oath letter. I waited for about one hour.
 
Updated timeline - scheduled for interview

Updated timeline - scheduled for interview (email). See signature. Will update interview date when I know it (interview notification hasn't yet arrived in mail).
 
Done with my Interview today

tipotodo said:
got the same update on the 26th too! i want that letter soon!

N-400 (5 YEARS)
12/27/2011 - MAILED TO TX
12/28/2011- Received
1/03/2012- Check cashed
1/04/2012- I-797C Notice of Action Received
1/06/2012 FP Notification Notice Date
1/17/2012 FP DONE WALK-IN
2/13/2012- Yellow Letter- State I.D
3/14/2012- Online status changed to Interview and Testing
3/23/2012- IL Received
4/23/2012- Interview Date PASSED!
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Hi Tipo,

Today I am done with my interview. How about your Oath date?
 
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