At my infopass the officer sent a request off to NSC to get status on my file, and asked me to contact them in 2 weeks if I did not hear back.
So, I did .....
Seattle DO - N-400 timeline
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At my infopass the officer sent a request off to NSC to get status on my file, and asked me to contact them in 2 weeks if I did not hear back.
So, I did .....
EasyDoesIt
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I passed my interview today. My wait time from fingerprinting to interview is pretty short. But the entire N400 process still took 6 months. Here is my timeline:
N400 submitted to Nebraska: end of July 2007
Priority Date: July 29, 2007
Receipt Date/Check cashed: end of Octobor (delayed due to the huge backlog at NSC)
Fingerprinting done: Dec. 9, 2007
Interview notice date: Dec. 26, 2007
Interview passed: Jan. 14, 2008
Oath date: Jan. 28, 2008
Question:
I read somewhere that one can bring the passport application form (filled out in advance) and drop it off at the Oath ceremony. Supposedly this speeds up the passport application process. Does the Tukwila center accept passport application?
N400 submitted to Nebraska: end of July 2007
Priority Date: July 29, 2007
Receipt Date/Check cashed: end of Octobor (delayed due to the huge backlog at NSC)
Fingerprinting done: Dec. 9, 2007
Interview notice date: Dec. 26, 2007
Interview passed: Jan. 14, 2008
Oath date: Jan. 28, 2008
Question:
I read somewhere that one can bring the passport application form (filled out in advance) and drop it off at the Oath ceremony. Supposedly this speeds up the passport application process. Does the Tukwila center accept passport application?
VivaLasVegas
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Congrats on your oath
Tukwila center does not accept passport applications after the oath ceremony. You can apply for one at a post office later.truemetal3
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This is probably just an automated email they are sending to everyone, without even looking into the file.
EasyDoesIt
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Congrats on your oath
Thank you VivaLasVegas! Yes I got the oath appointment at the interview. I thought this is standard practice but after reading some posts, I notice that some people have to wait for the oath letter. I should consider myself lucky.
Regarding oath ceremony, is there a suitable moment during the ceremony where we can take pictures? I assume cameras will be allowed.
VivaLasVegas
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I got the oath letter the same day as my interview 11/26 was the interview and 12/3 was oath. You are allowed to take cameras and camcorders inside the ceremony hall
congrats again http://immigrationportal.com/showthread.php?t=269845 is my oath experience.
congrats easydoesit, my oath is tomorrow at seattle, i to got it at interview, i think this is something seattle is doing, they seem to be moving pretty good now. vivalasvegas, are you allowed to take family inside the oath with you, and if yes how many people do you think is the max?
VivaLasVegas
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yes you are allowed to take family with you
I don't have a count but i have seen families of 5 + at the oath.EasyDoesIt
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Congrats js360 on the speedy process of your application too. Enjoy the oath ceremony tomorrow. Please report back to us how it goes.
VivaLasVegas, I read your oath experience and it seems it went very smoothly! How does it feel to become a US citizen?
VivaLasVegas, I read your oath experience and it seems it went very smoothly! How does it feel to become a US citizen?
That's right, good luck with that! I'm sure everything will go smoothly, though.
VivaLasVegas
Volunteer Moderator
Congrats js360 on the speedy process of your application too. Enjoy the oath ceremony tomorrow. Please report back to us how it goes.
VivaLasVegas, I read your oath experience and it seems it went very smoothly! How does it feel to become a US citizen?
How does it feel? AWESOME!!!!
the thought I don't ever have to deal with USCIS again is priceless 
Thank you Suntube70 and Truemetal3, I'm feeling more confident now.
Hey guys! I wonder if getting form N-659, Naturalization Interview Document Check list is a standard procedure or is it an indication that I've to submit more evidences than I have already given them?
My interview is on the 17th of January, getting more nervous each coming hour.
Hey guys! I wonder if getting form N-659, Naturalization Interview Document Check list is a standard procedure or is it an indication that I've to submit more evidences than I have already given them?
My interview is on the 17th of January, getting more nervous each coming hour.
VivaLasVegas
Volunteer Moderator
It's standard procedure.
aquantum123
New Member
no FP yet
My PD is October, 02 2007 and I received the NOA on December, 01. However, I haven't got any FP notice yet. Am I alone in this boat?
My PD is October, 02 2007 and I received the NOA on December, 01. However, I haven't got any FP notice yet. Am I alone in this boat?
msnvidemail
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Interview done:
Hi N400 applicants in seattle,
Here's my update: I attended the interview yesterday. I took the bus to USCIS office. My interview was supposed to be at 3:00 pm but I reached there at 1:35 pm.I was waiting in the waiting area suddenly I heard my name being called at 2:00pm. Then the IO told me that the person before me did not show up so I was called. She asked me whether I can take the interview or I want to wait and take at 3:00pm. I told her that I can take the interview. The IO went through very quickly with the N400 application questions like DOB, address, family etc. About employment only the present company name was asked. But she was ready to note down if I had any traffic citation between the N400 application and the date of interview. I said I did not have any citation. I had 1 wrong turn and 1 parking ticket citation prior to the application which I mentioned in the application. She asked me if I paid the fine, inspite of mentioning in the application that I paid the fine. The whole interview took only 5-6 mins. I was expecting the interview to take a long time because IO might go thro the whole F1, H1 and employment based greencard etc. But no questions were asked about previous statuses or past. I was asked 10 questions like - how many stripes, colors of stripes, what the stripes represent, what does congress consist of, who makes the laws in the US. who said give me liberty or give me death, what is white house, what are the 3 parts of the government. The IO asked 10 questions and told me that I did all 10 correct. She asked me if I can take oath next Tuesday the 22nd Jan. And then handed the Form N-445. I am glad that the process is completed.
Hi N400 applicants in seattle,
Here's my update: I attended the interview yesterday. I took the bus to USCIS office. My interview was supposed to be at 3:00 pm but I reached there at 1:35 pm.I was waiting in the waiting area suddenly I heard my name being called at 2:00pm. Then the IO told me that the person before me did not show up so I was called. She asked me whether I can take the interview or I want to wait and take at 3:00pm. I told her that I can take the interview. The IO went through very quickly with the N400 application questions like DOB, address, family etc. About employment only the present company name was asked. But she was ready to note down if I had any traffic citation between the N400 application and the date of interview. I said I did not have any citation. I had 1 wrong turn and 1 parking ticket citation prior to the application which I mentioned in the application. She asked me if I paid the fine, inspite of mentioning in the application that I paid the fine. The whole interview took only 5-6 mins. I was expecting the interview to take a long time because IO might go thro the whole F1, H1 and employment based greencard etc. But no questions were asked about previous statuses or past. I was asked 10 questions like - how many stripes, colors of stripes, what the stripes represent, what does congress consist of, who makes the laws in the US. who said give me liberty or give me death, what is white house, what are the 3 parts of the government. The IO asked 10 questions and told me that I did all 10 correct. She asked me if I can take oath next Tuesday the 22nd Jan. And then handed the Form N-445. I am glad that the process is completed.
VivaLasVegas
Volunteer Moderator
Congrats
EasyDoesIt
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Congrats msnvidemail! Wow you got an oath date a week earlier than mine even though my interview was one day earlier than yours.
Thanks VivaLasVegas!
Congrats! msnvidemail. I'm going to take a bus to the DO tomorrow. Is there any landmark near the bus stop before the DO building (where to get off)? It's cold out there, I want to make sure that I get off at the right place. I'm going to take Bus#174. Thanks again for sharing your interview experience.
Congrats! msnvidemail. I'm going to take a bus to the DO tomorrow. Is there any landmark near the bus stop before the DO building (where to get off)? It's cold out there, I want to make sure that I get off at the right place. I'm going to take Bus#174. Thanks again for sharing your interview experience.
msnvidemail
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landmark to USCIS bldg.
I asked the driver of the bus to announce before the Immigration building stop comes and he did. That is when I got down. You can also look to see the International boulevard (street name) and be ready to get down. Its a few stops after the Museum of flight.
I asked the driver of the bus to announce before the Immigration building stop comes and he did. That is when I got down. You can also look to see the International boulevard (street name) and be ready to get down. Its a few stops after the Museum of flight.