Q4 (OCT-DEC) 2008 N400 Filers Tracker

darrenguan said:
I saw in another thread, saying that
initial interview = the formal interview with officer.
second interview = oath ceremony. Before taking oath ceremony, you need to answer the questions in a sheet. It's not a formal interview, just turn in your answers.

I am wondering what these questions look like. I'm going to take a trip after my initial interview, will it affect me? Does anyone have the completed list of the questions in second interview?
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The oath letter has several questions including any travel you had done between interview and oath:

http://www.ilw.com/forms/N445.pdf
 
Question about USCIS-Raleigh

Bobsmyth,

Have a question for you since you seem to be so knowedgeable about
these USCIS issues.

I have given N-400 fingerprints at Durham DO on January 15th. A couple
that I know had also given thier fingerprints the same time. They received
thier interview letter last Monday (2/23/09) while I am still waiting for the
letter.

When I talked to the 2nd level IIO at NBC, he indicated that my file was
placed in queue on January 30th for an interview.

Do you know what seems to be happening with the Durham office?
 
gc3003 said:
Bobsmyth,

Have a question for you since you seem to be so knowedgeable about
these USCIS issues.

I have given N-400 fingerprints at Durham DO on January 15th. A couple
that I know had also given thier fingerprints the same time. They received
thier interview letter last Monday (2/23/09) while I am still waiting for the
letter.

When I talked to the 2nd level IIO at NBC, he indicated that my file was
placed in queue on January 30th for an interview.

Do you know what seems to be happening with the Durham office?
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Every case is handled differently due to individual circumstances. It could be that your name check or FP check took just a little longer than the couples. There are so many possible variables in process that applicants with same PD or FP can have different IL or oath.
Just keep inquiring on a regular basis with IO. Also , ask IO if your name check and FP have cleared.
 
darrenguan said:
Thank you for your answer.

I found many people ask the same question whether it would delay the citizenship procedure if make a trip bwteen interview and oath ceremony.
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Unless its a very long travel (ie over 5-6 months), traveling between interview and oath isn't a problem, except for the possibility of missing oath letter when you're out of the country (if you haven't already received oath letter).
 
Thanks Bobsmyth for your note.

Last time I talked to the IO, he said Congratulations, your file has been placed
in queue on January 30th for the interview. It means that FP and name check
have been cleared. Is it not?


Bobsmyth said:
Every case is handled differently due to individual circumstances. It could be that your name check or FP check took just a little longer than the couples. There are so many possible variables in process that applicants with same PD or FP can have different IL or oath.
Just keep inquiring on a regular basis with IO. Also , ask IO if your name check and FP have cleared.
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Bobsmyth said:
Unless its a very long travel (ie over 5-6 months), traveling between interview and oath isn't a problem, except for the possibility of missing oath letter when you're out of the country (if you haven't already received oath letter).
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Thank you again, Bobsmyth.

I am waiting for my interview now. Kind of nervous. Another curious thing I found in the forum was that IO requested an interviewee to show his birth certificate. But it's not required in Interview letter. That made me confused and worried.
Is it possible IO would ask for any document that is not mentioned in interview letter? Does anyone have a completed document list for reference?
 
darrenguan said:
Thank you again, Bobsmyth.

I am waiting for my interview now. Kind of nervous. Another curious thing I found in the forum was that IO requested an interviewee to show his birth certificate. But it's not required in Interview letter. That made me confused and worried.
Is it possible IO would ask for any document that is not mentioned in interview letter? Does anyone have a completed document list for reference?
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Yes, right here.
 
Mr Vertigo said:
Yes, right here.
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Thanks for the link Vertigo, it is helpful.
I called uscis today. I was able to get my call escallated to higher level and the officer told me that my case has been placed in queue for interview since the 25th of February and that I did not need biometrics.
Does anyone know how long it takes from the time one is put in queue to when he/she receives an interview letter?
 
WE ARE U.S. CITIZENS!
Oath went off without hitch at Boston yesterday. 2717 folks took the oath in all. Took about 4 hours because of the volume. Actual "ceremony" took less than an hour

Self
D/O : Boston, MA
10/27/08 : N-400 Mailed to VSC
10/29/08 : N-400 Recd. by VSC
10/30/2008 : Received Date / Priority Date
11/01/2008 : Notice Date
11/03/08 : Check Cashed
11/06/2008 : Received I-797C, transferred to USCIS National Benefits Center
11/12/2008 : Received FP notice
12/04/2008 : FP Appt. (Completed)
12/22/2008 : Interview Letter Received
01/29/2009 : Interview at 7:30 AM
03/04/2009 : Oath Date

Spouse
D/O : Boston, MA
10/27/08 : N-400 Mailed to VSC
10/29/08 : N-400 Recd. by VSC
10/30/2008 : Received Date / Priority Date
11/01/2008 : Notice Date
11/03/08 : Check Cashed
11/06/2008 : Received I-797C, transferred to USCIS National Benefits Center
11/12/2008 : Received FP notice
12/04/2008 : FP Appt. (Completed)
12/20/2008 : Interview Letter Received
01/28/2009 : Interview at 2 PM
03/04/2009 : Oath Date
 
US Citizen

Had oath ceremony in Houston yesterday....Was a breeze...Just had to wait a long time...They called everyone at 7 AM but the ceremony didn't start till almost 10. 1600 people took the oath. Was out by 11:30 with naturalization certificate.

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D/O : Houston, TX
10/20/08 : N-400 Mailed to TSC.
10/21/08 : N-400 Received.
10/22/08 : Priority Date.
10/23/08 : Check Cashed.
10/29/08 : Notice Date.
11/03/08 : NOA Received ( I-797C) - Expect 180 days for notification.
11/11/08 : FP Notice Received ( I-797C).
12/02/08 : FP Appointment & Done.
12/22/08 : Interview Letter.
02/03/09 : Interview Date & Passed
02/03/09 : Oath Letter.
03/04/09 : Oath Date - DONE...US Citizen :D
 
Did anybody have the experience that IO asked for new photo in interview? My mom had the experience before, finally, she went downstair to take photos and then continued her interview. And I saw someone suggest that we should bring more photos for preparation. For what reason IO will ask for new photo?
 
Finally became a US citizen today :D:D:D.... There were about 79 candidates who took oath at Manchester, NH and it took about 2 Hours to complete the ceremony. Thank you and Wish you all good luck.

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N400 based on 5 years as PR
DO: VSC, Boston
11/26/08 : N-400 Mailed to VSC
12/08/08 : NOA received (I797C) - Received application and processed at NBC
12/15/08: NOA received (I797C) - Received FP notice
12/23/08: FP Completed
01/16/09: IL Received
02/04/09: IL Scheduled - Done (Manchester, NH)
02/19/09: Oath received
03/05/09: Oath Done (Manchester, NH)
 
Hi Bobsmyth,

This is my first time to join the forum. I had my Interview on 2/4/2009 at 1pm Fairfax VA and was approved (passed all the tests) and was told to wait for oath letter 2- 4 weeks in the mail. It has been nearly 4 weeks now. Now I'm getting very nervous.

On top of all this i had an old (10 year old DUI, i was not convicted and never saw a judge or anything of that matter) I had my lawyer with me in the interview and i didn't have much to present in the interview for the DUI because it was 10 years old i could not get a deposition from court because my record does not exist and DMV record is clean.

The IO said everything looks great Congratulations and you will take the oath in 2-4 weeks and he also said that he does not need any papers or certified docs. from court, police or DMV for the DUI. I only gave the IO what was left from 10 years ago which was the DUI arrest doc. and court date slip and the district attorney clerk receipt that i was given when i showed up in court. So i have no charges for the DUI, never saw a judge and i paid only $100 fine at the DMV for my license to be reinstated since it was only valid and restricted for 30 days after my arrest 10 years ago. My lawyer keeps telling me to just wait for the oath letter in the mail.

I would greatly appreciate anyone's help or experience good luck everyone and i wish you all the best.

My time Line below:

Virginia-Fairfax VA
N400 Sent - 10/27/2008 VSC
N400 Received - 10/29/2008
NOA Receipt (RTN) date - 11/01/2008 (received by mail 11/07/2008)
Fingerprint Notification - 11/07/2008 (received by mail 11/10/2008)
Finger Appointment 11AM - 12/05/2008 (Completed) Alexandria VA, DONE
Interview Letter Received 01/07/2009
Interview -Date 02/04/2009 Approved –passed test
Oath letter - xx/xx/2009
Oath date - Final xx/xx/2009
 
I am scheduled for an interview on April 2, 2009 in Chicago. I would like to know whether there is an option for requesting the Oath to be done on the same day/week. Please let me know the process.

Has anyone had their oath on the same day/ same week as the interview date in Chicago?

Appreciate any information on this regard.


D/O : Chicago
11/24/08 : N-400 Mailed to Nebraska Service Center.
11/28/08 : Receipt Date.
12/09/08 : FP Notice Received
12/24/08 : FP Appointment.
04/02/09 : Interview Date.
xx/xx/xx : Oath Letter.
xx/xx/xx : Oath Date.
 
If you're approved during your interview, you will receive an oath letter immediately. Depending on slots available, you may have your oath within a week. I had my interview on 02/26 and my oath date was 03/05.
 
I recently found out about this forum... This is great... This is my imfo

10/18/08 : N-400 Mailed.
10/23/08 : N-400 Received
11/23/08 : Check cached
11/01/08 : FP Notice Received.
11/12/08 : FP Done.
03/02/09 : Additional Info Letter received
??/??/?? : IL
??/??/?? : Interview
??/??/?? : Oath Letter
??/??/?? : Oath Ceremony
 
Hey moeykang, welcome to the forum. It is very helpful.
where is your local office (or district office DO)? By adding that, it helps other applicants who are in the same DO.
 
i have a misdemanor on my record for which i was give supervision which ended in 2005 i have an interview on 04/09/09 in chicago . will this offense hurt my n400 case i have all the required papers of disposition. and court receipts .cause i have heared in chicago they give oath letter right away if you are approved.
 
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