San Antonio TX - N-400 Timeline

Correction

Guys,

We do not sign the Naturalization Certificate. We just write our Full Name in that. It is the same Certificate we will all receive during our Oath Ceremony.
 
aramamo, Breez, ctzn, DrMcCormac, jarih, rganesh72 and rwsh

aramamo, Breez, ctzn, DrMcCormac, jarih, rganesh72 and rwsh:

Guys, this is just to let you know that we should start updating this thread otherwise it's going to get lost and new SA/Austin folk might not even find it.

Thanks
mario123
 
I just talked to the folks at the LBJ lib. @UT and they specifically told me that current major renovations going on @ the LBJ lib. will NOT be completed until 11/2008 and consequently, the lib. cannot be used until then.

So, to all those who keep saying that the next oath in Austin will be in May @LBJ - I'm not sure how accurate that is. Unless they are planning on hosting it somewhere else, which I highly doubt, since it's always been there since time immemorial.

Let us know if anyone knows anything different here.
 
oath ceremony

guys,

I wanted to drop in a quick note letting you know that my wife and i successfully completed our oath on the 22nd. It was held in san antonio and had about 230 people from 49 countries. The event was not very effeciently managed but everyone was forgiving as this was the culmination of months/years of effort. . I applied for my passport yesterday and looks like they are taking a while. SInce i have a business travel to japan coming up, i decided to expedite it..let's see how long it takes. I would like to thank all of you on this forum for your support. I wish you all good luck. If there is anything you would like to know from me, pl feel free to send me a private e-mail..so long!

aramamo
 
N400 Mailed....: oct/06/2006
PD.................: oct/11/2006
FP.................: oct /21/2006
Interview........: Jan/22/2007
Oath..............: March/22/2007
 
CTZN - I just got my interview letter from USCIS for May 18, but what happened I relocated here in Boise, Idaho last Feb 4 and I requested to transfer all my files from San Antonio to Boise. So basically state law says I need to be resident of Idaho for 90 days (before I can do the Oath taking). When I went to my infopass the District officer told me that after the interview I can do the oath taking the same day.Thats why it take me to May 18. But I'm relieve I know my interview date yeheyyyy.. Gudluck to every one
 
Thank you, Dr. McCorMac. Good luck with your interview. I am glad you were able to transfer your case to Boise and have the process moving quickly.

ctzn
 
I finished my interview last May 18. The interviewer go over the applicatio, I'm so nervous. After that she gave me 5 civic questions like:

1. Who said give me liberty or give death?
2. What are the 13 colonies?
3. What does the stripe of our flag means?
4. How many times we can re elect senators and congressman?
5. How many stripes does the flag has?

She made me read: The ball is round.
She made me write: I know how to write english.

Then she congratulate me and shake my hand and gave me my Oath letter for May 22 at 1:30pm, written Via Hand Delivery.

Now I'm officially an American Citizen. Yeah! I submit a petition
I-130 for both my parents to Nebraska Service Center, last May 22.

The DO and Director of USCIS in Boise Idaho is the Best....
They are the one who are begging the people to ask questions.

Goodluck to everyone......
 
My timeline

Hi Guys,
I am new to this forum but I just completed my interview and exam today and thought I would share my experience with all of you guys....
Here is my timeline for San Antonio

Filed 07/15/08
F.P instruction sent out 07/28/08
F.P instruction received 07/31/08
Finger Print 08/13/08
Interview letter received 08/29/08
Interview 09/23/08
Oath T.B.O(the officer told me sometime around October)

It took me way faster than I was expected, but I am glad that things went really smooth!
 
Yamato said:
Hi Guys,
I am new to this forum but I just completed my interview and exam today and thought I would share my experience with all of you guys....
Here is my timeline for San Antonio

Filed 07/15/08
F.P instruction sent out 07/28/08
F.P instruction received 07/31/08
Finger Print 08/13/08
Interview letter received 08/29/08
Interview 09/23/08
Oath T.B.O(the officer told me sometime around October)

It took me way faster than I was expected, but I am glad that things went really smooth!
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I had my interview today. I was in and out less than 30 minutes. The actual process took about 6/7 minutes and we discussed culture and politics next 20+ minutes or so. I didn't even have to wait in the lounge. The officer took me upstairs right after the check in at the security. wow can't get better than that. case approved and expecting the oath letter within 30-60 days. i checked the ceremony calendar and there's one on oct 23, 2008, hoping i'll be on that list. here's my timeline
07/18/2008: N-400 application Mailed to TSC
07/22/2008: Application received by TSC, tracking on the USPS
07/22/2008: Priority date
07/23/2008: Check cashed
07/26/2008: Online Status Last updated/touched
07/30/2008: NOA1 Received (notice date 07/24/2008, expect interview notice within 210 days)
08/06/2008: NOA2/fingerprint letter received (notice date 07/31/2008)
08/15/2008: FP Scheduled
08/08/2008: FP Completed (Walk in)
08/08/2008: FP received and sent back by FBI called to verify
08/21/2008: received interview document checklist (08/15/2008)
08/23/2008: interview letter received (08/22/2008)
09/23/2008: interview at 9:00AM, approved or recommended for approval.

waiting for the oath letter
 
Cool, Longhorns!
Yeah I guess we were lucky with the process, huh?
I hope to be on Oct. 23 too.
Congrats so far!
 
definitely we are one of those lucky ones. my neighbor had her interview first week of September and took her oath last week. but she did apply last year in January.
congrats to you too..
 
Hi there,

I am little bit worried about my timeline.

Based on 3yr marriage San Antonio Field Office

N-400 Mailed 08/3/2008
N-400 Priority Date 08/08/2008
Fingerprints Letter Received 08/26/2008
Fingerprints Done 09/10/2008
Interview Additional Document needed 09/09/2008
Interview Letter Received NOT YET

Is it normal almost 4 months of silence?
As of Sep 30 2009 procesing times for S. Antonio is 5 months.

I cannot make a search on my case yet because teh 5 month will be on Jan 09...

I see many posts where you wait for 1-2 months max for the Interview letter; anyone in my situation?

Thanks

David
 
No. It is not normal.

By law, they have 120 days since interview to make the decision. Then you can request hearing by a judge.

I suggest make an info pass. If they do not cooperate, request hearing by the concerned judge.


david_austin said:
Hi there,

I am little bit worried about my timeline.

Based on 3yr marriage San Antonio Field Office

N-400 Mailed 08/3/2008
N-400 Priority Date 08/08/2008
Fingerprints Letter Received 08/26/2008
Fingerprints Done 09/10/2008
Interview Additional Document needed 09/09/2008
Interview Letter Received NOT YET

Is it normal almost 4 months of silence?
As of Sep 30 2009 procesing times for S. Antonio is 5 months.

I cannot make a search on my case yet because teh 5 month will be on Jan 09...

I see many posts where you wait for 1-2 months max for the Interview letter; anyone in my situation?

Thanks

David
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Thanks AZZ;

in my case I just got the FP (no interview yet).

An IO just told me I was in the queue for the interview in September but after that they took me out (he doesn't know why....).

Thanks

David


AAZZ said:
No. It is not normal.

By law, they have 120 days since interview to make the decision. Then you can request hearing by a judge.

I suggest make an info pass. If they do not cooperate, request hearing by the concerned judge.
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I would still say... Go for info Pass... Keep it moving.

Also, if u r outside processing times, call 800 number and ask them to issue service request (or may be u can get it done at ur infopass appt.). In my case FBI had cleared my name check, but USCIS did not bother to check with them for 1.5 month. Service request lead to issuance of IL.
 
david_austin said:
Thanks.

In fact I have an infopass on Monday.

Unfortunately the FBI looks like not disclosing about my name check...
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My name is cleared.

Unfortunately my file is still at the National Benefit Service office and not yet trasmitted to USCIS San Antonio

When I asked why and when at the INFOPASS they replied that they have no clue.... (and recheck in 6 mo...I have been already waiting for 5+ mo!)

When I call the 1-800 to start a service request (because they are outside the 5 mo claimed on the processing times) they replied in the order:

1) Call after the 5th mo has passed (it was 4 mo and 25 day at that time...)

2) After 5mo and 1 day I called back and they replied that even thought the website states 5 mo in their files they have 7mo.
I asked to speak with an IO who neither was able to explain why this discrepance.
In the end they told me to call back after 7 mo....

Based on 3yr marriage San Antonio Field Office

N-400 Mailed 08/3/2008
N-400 Priority Date 08/08/2008
Fingerprints Letter Received 08/26/2008
Fingerprints Done 09/10/2008
Interview Additional Document needed 09/09/2008
Interview Letter Received NOT YET
 
1. Ask your congressman to make an inquiry on your behalf.
2. Ask your senator to make an inquiry on your behalf.
3. Write to Ombudsman, as what is happening to your application is a systematic failure. It is their job to look into this kinda failures, amke inquiries, and make recommendation for fixing the system.
 
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