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Oath Letter Rcv'd
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Philadelphia PA - N-400 Timeline
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nice_guy_gc
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interview experience
passed interview today at Philadelphia DO.
Interview schedule time 2.20pm, arrived there around 1.45pm. Apparently today was an Oath Day and there was a long line of people ahead of me for the security checks on the ground floor. It took me around 15 mins to pass the security and go to 3rd floor. There was an instruction/notice posted on the door that mentioned to sit and wait for your name to be called. Nobody from USCIS was present to take the IL.
After a wait of 25 mins or so, my name was called by an IO and I was requested to follow him. Once we reached his room, I was asked to raise the right hand and swear to speak truthfully.
The IO asked if I am electing for a name change...No. He asked me to show him the DL, Passport and GC.
He went over the N-400 application with me. Verified Name, address etc. Then asked my current employer name and what do I do there. I replied with the details and mentioned I work in the IT as <designation>. Then he moved to the next section about foreign trips, asked when was the last trip and if any trip was more than 6 months. I had a trip to UK for more than 5 months but less than 6 months and the IO didn't ask me anything about it.
He went over the other sections in the form and asked me about children. We had a new baby girl 2 weeks back so I mentioned it to him, he said Congrats, and I gave him the updated sheet. The IO took it from me and put it in the file and handed the old page back to me (saved him and me 5 mins of time I guess).
Then the IO went over the Yes/No questions, asking few ...skipping few. Asked specifically about Taxes....if I paid my taxes on time or owe any amount .....No. Then he asked me about any Arrests, I said No and mentioned I had a traffic ticket. He asked me how much was the fine, I said $135 and it was paid; it was about 9 years back. He said thats fine and didn't ask for any payment proof or any other details. It appears fine less than $500 is not a concern to them. I don't think he noted down any traffic ticket details in the N-400 form. I hadn't mentioned the details either but choose to mention it during the interview and let IO make a decision if N400 need to be updated. I did carry a certified copy proving the ticket was paid but it wasn't asked for. The rest of Yes/No questions were asked and then I was given the Civic test. I was asked 7 questions even though the first 6 were correct. Then I was asked to read a sentence and write a sentence.
Finally the IO then said.......I passed the test and my application is approved . He asked me to sign at 2 places and write my complete name, also I had to sign on the photos. After that he handed me the N-652 with Application recommended for Approval option selected. I Thanked him for the approval.
He informed that I will receive an Oath letter in the mail and my Oath could be around end of Sept. At that time I requested him if my Oath can be on the same day as my wife's. My wife's interview was on 08/17 and it would be great if we both have the Oath on the same day. I gave my wife's A# to the IO and told she hasn't received the Oath letter yet. He checked something on the computer, noted down her A# and told me .....I will see what can be done here. Hopefully it will be on the same day.
Then he said interview is done and I am approved. Requested me to follow him. He accompanied me to the exit and I again Thanked him and wished him good day.
One more thing.....I had received a Yellow letter requesting me to bring DL/Photo ID at the time of interview, I asked IO if he needs to have that Yellow letter. He said No....its for your information only and you keep it.
Overall it took around 15 mins or so. Another milestone completed in the immigration journey.......Hopefully will receive Oath letter in 2-3 weeks. So far it took exactly 3 months from the date I filed N-400. Not bad at all.
Thanks everyone on this forum for sharing their experiences. It helped me a lot.
passed interview today at Philadelphia DO.
Interview schedule time 2.20pm, arrived there around 1.45pm. Apparently today was an Oath Day and there was a long line of people ahead of me for the security checks on the ground floor. It took me around 15 mins to pass the security and go to 3rd floor. There was an instruction/notice posted on the door that mentioned to sit and wait for your name to be called. Nobody from USCIS was present to take the IL.
After a wait of 25 mins or so, my name was called by an IO and I was requested to follow him. Once we reached his room, I was asked to raise the right hand and swear to speak truthfully.
The IO asked if I am electing for a name change...No. He asked me to show him the DL, Passport and GC.
He went over the N-400 application with me. Verified Name, address etc. Then asked my current employer name and what do I do there. I replied with the details and mentioned I work in the IT as <designation>. Then he moved to the next section about foreign trips, asked when was the last trip and if any trip was more than 6 months. I had a trip to UK for more than 5 months but less than 6 months and the IO didn't ask me anything about it.
He went over the other sections in the form and asked me about children. We had a new baby girl 2 weeks back so I mentioned it to him, he said Congrats, and I gave him the updated sheet. The IO took it from me and put it in the file and handed the old page back to me (saved him and me 5 mins of time I guess).
Then the IO went over the Yes/No questions, asking few ...skipping few. Asked specifically about Taxes....if I paid my taxes on time or owe any amount .....No. Then he asked me about any Arrests, I said No and mentioned I had a traffic ticket. He asked me how much was the fine, I said $135 and it was paid; it was about 9 years back. He said thats fine and didn't ask for any payment proof or any other details. It appears fine less than $500 is not a concern to them. I don't think he noted down any traffic ticket details in the N-400 form. I hadn't mentioned the details either but choose to mention it during the interview and let IO make a decision if N400 need to be updated. I did carry a certified copy proving the ticket was paid but it wasn't asked for. The rest of Yes/No questions were asked and then I was given the Civic test. I was asked 7 questions even though the first 6 were correct. Then I was asked to read a sentence and write a sentence.
Finally the IO then said.......I passed the test and my application is approved . He asked me to sign at 2 places and write my complete name, also I had to sign on the photos. After that he handed me the N-652 with Application recommended for Approval option selected. I Thanked him for the approval.
He informed that I will receive an Oath letter in the mail and my Oath could be around end of Sept. At that time I requested him if my Oath can be on the same day as my wife's. My wife's interview was on 08/17 and it would be great if we both have the Oath on the same day. I gave my wife's A# to the IO and told she hasn't received the Oath letter yet. He checked something on the computer, noted down her A# and told me .....I will see what can be done here. Hopefully it will be on the same day.
Then he said interview is done and I am approved. Requested me to follow him. He accompanied me to the exit and I again Thanked him and wished him good day.
One more thing.....I had received a Yellow letter requesting me to bring DL/Photo ID at the time of interview, I asked IO if he needs to have that Yellow letter. He said No....its for your information only and you keep it.
Overall it took around 15 mins or so. Another milestone completed in the immigration journey.......Hopefully will receive Oath letter in 2-3 weeks. So far it took exactly 3 months from the date I filed N-400. Not bad at all.
Thanks everyone on this forum for sharing their experiences. It helped me a lot.
asimraza786
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Congrats nice guy.
D/O : Philadelphia, PA
7/27/09 : N-400 Received
7/27/09 : Priority Date
7/28/09 : NOA
8/01/09 : NOA Received in the mail
08/06/2009 : FP Notice Date
08/10/2009 : FP Notice Received
08/26/2009 : FP Scheduled Date
08/26/2009 : FP Done
XX/XX/2009 : Interview Letter recd
XX/XX/2009 : Interview Date
XX/XX/2009 : Oath Letter
D/O : Philadelphia, PA
7/27/09 : N-400 Received
7/27/09 : Priority Date
7/28/09 : NOA
8/01/09 : NOA Received in the mail
08/06/2009 : FP Notice Date
08/10/2009 : FP Notice Received
08/26/2009 : FP Scheduled Date
08/26/2009 : FP Done
XX/XX/2009 : Interview Letter recd
XX/XX/2009 : Interview Date
XX/XX/2009 : Oath Letter
PittsfieldMA
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Status Updated on USCIS website
I am waiting for my IL (FP done 07/16/2009) and today my online status was updated to '..sent for a standard interview'. I am hoping for the best.
Phillydude411 could you pl. check if your status is updated too? I see FP was done about the same time as mine.
thanks!
I am waiting for my IL (FP done 07/16/2009) and today my online status was updated to '..sent for a standard interview'. I am hoping for the best.
Phillydude411 could you pl. check if your status is updated too? I see FP was done about the same time as mine.
thanks!
phillydude411
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I received the below email today:
Your case has been transferred to a local office and an interview will be scheduled. As part of our standard processing you will be sent a notice when the interview is scheduled, or if the office needs something from you. If you move while this case is pending, please use our Change of Address online tool to update your case with your new address. We process each kind of case in the order we receive them. You can use our processing dates to estimate when this case will be done. Follow the link below for current processing dates. You can also receive automatic e-mail updates as we process your case. To receive e-mail updates, follow the link below to register.
Your case has been transferred to a local office and an interview will be scheduled. As part of our standard processing you will be sent a notice when the interview is scheduled, or if the office needs something from you. If you move while this case is pending, please use our Change of Address online tool to update your case with your new address. We process each kind of case in the order we receive them. You can use our processing dates to estimate when this case will be done. Follow the link below for current processing dates. You can also receive automatic e-mail updates as we process your case. To receive e-mail updates, follow the link below to register.
PittsfieldMA
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Wow!
Wow, that is the same message I have in my online status. Thanks for the reply, Phillydude411.
Looks like somethings cooking...
Also, I received the yellow letter today.
Wow, that is the same message I have in my online status. Thanks for the reply, Phillydude411.
Looks like somethings cooking...
Also, I received the yellow letter today.
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My case status online changed as below on today:
Your case has been transferred to a local office and an interview will be scheduled. As part of our standard processing you will be sent a notice when the interview is scheduled, or if the office needs something from you. If you move while this case is pending, please use our Change of Address online tool to update your case with your new address. We process each kind of case in the order we receive them. You can use our processing dates to estimate when this case will be done. Follow the link below for current processing dates. You can also receive automatic e-mail updates as we process your case. To receive e-mail updates, follow the link below to register.
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Here are my details.
N400 DO -- Philladelphia
07/02/2009 : Priority Date
07/06/2009 : Notice Date
07/13/2009 : NOA Received
07/18/2009 : FingerPrint Notice Date
07/25/2009 : FingerPrint Done - Walk In.
08/05/2009 : FingerPrint Scheduled Date
XX/XX/2009 : Interview Letter recd
XX/XX/2009 : Interview Date
XX/XX/2009 : Oath Letter
Your case has been transferred to a local office and an interview will be scheduled. As part of our standard processing you will be sent a notice when the interview is scheduled, or if the office needs something from you. If you move while this case is pending, please use our Change of Address online tool to update your case with your new address. We process each kind of case in the order we receive them. You can use our processing dates to estimate when this case will be done. Follow the link below for current processing dates. You can also receive automatic e-mail updates as we process your case. To receive e-mail updates, follow the link below to register.
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Here are my details.
N400 DO -- Philladelphia
07/02/2009 : Priority Date
07/06/2009 : Notice Date
07/13/2009 : NOA Received
07/18/2009 : FingerPrint Notice Date
07/25/2009 : FingerPrint Done - Walk In.
08/05/2009 : FingerPrint Scheduled Date
XX/XX/2009 : Interview Letter recd
XX/XX/2009 : Interview Date
XX/XX/2009 : Oath Letter
PittsfieldMA
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Great!
Wow Sri, you seem to be very lucky! Got your IL so quickly.
I received mine too, Yesterday and my Interview falls on the same day as yours is.
Wow Sri, you seem to be very lucky! Got your IL so quickly.
I received mine too, Yesterday and my Interview falls on the same day as yours is.
I and my wife received the interview letter and check list. Both have the same date & time.
Whether we will get any "yellow letter"?
Here are my details.
N400 DO -- Philladelphia
07/02/2009 : Priority Date
07/06/2009 : Notice Date
07/13/2009 : NOA Received
07/18/2009 : FingerPrint Notice Date
07/25/2009 : FingerPrint Done - Walk In.
08/05/2009 : FingerPrint Scheduled Date
08/31/2009 : Interview Letter recd
10/26/2009 : Interview Date
XX/XX/2009 : Oath Letter
Whether we will get any "yellow letter"?
Here are my details.
N400 DO -- Philladelphia
07/02/2009 : Priority Date
07/06/2009 : Notice Date
07/13/2009 : NOA Received
07/18/2009 : FingerPrint Notice Date
07/25/2009 : FingerPrint Done - Walk In.
08/05/2009 : FingerPrint Scheduled Date
08/31/2009 : Interview Letter recd
10/26/2009 : Interview Date
XX/XX/2009 : Oath Letter
phillydude411
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Received my Interview Letter today, scheduled for 10/20!
nice_guy_gc
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Wife received OL
Oath scheduled for 09/22
Oath scheduled for 09/22
medpharm13
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Philadelphia Oa
Does anyone have any insight as to if it is possible to update SSN demographics as well as submit application for passport as soon as one complete the oath ceremony at the philadelphia 1600 Callowhill district office site?
Does anyone have any insight as to if it is possible to update SSN demographics as well as submit application for passport as soon as one complete the oath ceremony at the philadelphia 1600 Callowhill district office site?
Hi Phillydude411
Do you notice the Last Update Date changed before you received you interview letter? thanks.
Do you notice the Last Update Date changed before you received you interview letter? thanks.
phillydude411
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Yes, if you read my previous post, I did get an email on 8/27 that my file has been transfered to local office to schedule an interview.
Why the Interview Time is same for me & wife ?
Here are my details.
N400 DO -- Philladelphia
07/02/2009 : Priority Date
07/06/2009 : Notice Date
07/13/2009 : NOA Received
07/18/2009 : FingerPrint Notice Date
07/25/2009 : FingerPrint Done - Walk In.
08/05/2009 : FingerPrint Scheduled Date
08/31/2009 : Interview Letter recd
10/26/2009 : Interview Date
XX/XX/2009 : Oath Letter
Here are my details.
N400 DO -- Philladelphia
07/02/2009 : Priority Date
07/06/2009 : Notice Date
07/13/2009 : NOA Received
07/18/2009 : FingerPrint Notice Date
07/25/2009 : FingerPrint Done - Walk In.
08/05/2009 : FingerPrint Scheduled Date
08/31/2009 : Interview Letter recd
10/26/2009 : Interview Date
XX/XX/2009 : Oath Letter
If you mean at Callowhill St office then no, procedure is as follows:
Passport app at post office or at the Passport Agency on Chesnut St if traveling in < 14 days (or if they are still doing a pilot program to allow new citizens to apply there).
Soc Sec update at a Soc Sec office, you can find these on their web site.
