Seattle DO - N-400 timeline

Yeah,, I dont think its gonna be any issue at all. The good thing is, it certainly means that your case is being processed by an "actual" human being.. Good luck. It seems like your case is being moving really fast. :)
 
well, we'll see.. ...optimist here....ya never know with this animal :rolleyes:

san fran, pittsburgh, chicago. memphis, new jersey..they all seem a bit more faster from just lurking around their timelines. anyways...seattle seems to be picking up...wish there were more applicants posting here to get a better estimate about this DO.....

thanks for the wishes. will keep ya posted. i wish you as well.
 
Hi SunnyJ and Yoghurt

To add to the discussion, I think we are the only three people in this thread (we haven't heard from Oooon since October among others) and this would be consistent with the number of applications the USCIS have been receiving lately.

The yellow form is a good thing as it means an interview letter is just around the corner as I have seen in other threads.

Take care,
Rafiq
 
certified copy of divorce decree?

Hi, Rafiq,

Thank you for sharing the interview experience!
You mentioned you are only asked to show your green card and driver license. Were you asked to show your certified copy of divorce decree?
The reason I am asking is that I just found out that I did not have a copy of it and not sure if I could get one before my interview date.

Thank you!

Rafiq said:
I had my interview to day and I must say this was a far better experience than I had with the I-485 process...

Since I live in south Everett, I made my there early and arrived at about 11:30 AM which was half an hour before my noon interview. I passed through security quickly and was the only on in line for anything. The receptionist scanned the barcode on my I-797c and told me to proceed to the second floor waiting room. When i got there, there were 3 other people waiting so I sat near them in the third row. At noon, my name was called and I was escorted by a very professional IIO to her office. After oath, she proceeded to review my application. She asked for my green card and driver's license only. I told her that I had a copy of my application and if it was ok to follow along which she said it was fine. She asked my address and if I was married. She didn't make an issue that I was married 3 times. She asked if I was still with the same employer and if there were any changes to my travel. I did mention my trip to Canada which she added to the top. Everything was smooth, affiliations ok and then the dreaded question 16. Since the latest violation - a broken front light was in 2004 - she simply checkmarked it and moved on. She asked the other questions and I answered appropriately. I then was asked to read a sentence and write the response on another sheet. The 6 civics questions were:
What is one promise you make when you become a US citizen?
Who is the governor of the state?
Name 2 national holidays?
Who was the first president?
Where is the statue of liberty?
What did Martin Luther King Jr. do?
She then had me to print my full name 3 times on the application and write my full name on the pictures. She then printed a N-652 stating that I passed and Congratulations. Then a minute later I received an N-445. My Oath is 13 April 2009!!!!

I was with this board from the beginning and was a member of the previous board Mr. Khanna had when I was going through Labor Cert. and to me this has been a great resource for the immigrant community. I simply can't thank Mr. Khanna enough.

More to come.
Rafiq
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SweetSmileSmile said:
Hi, Rafiq,

Thank you for sharing the interview experience!
You mentioned you are only asked to show your green card and driver license. Were you asked to show your certified copy of divorce decree?
The reason I am asking is that I just found out that I did not have a copy of it and not sure if I could get one before my interview date.

Thank you!
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Hi Sweetsmilesmile. Nope. I had remarried recently and was asked if I was married. I said "yes" and the IIO moved on to another set of questions. She only examined at my green card and driver's license. I put my passports on her desk but she ignored them. However, I did have a certified copy of my divorce decree just in case.

I hope this helps.
Rafiq
 
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Rafiq said:
Hi SunnyJ and Yoghurt

To add to the discussion, I think we are the only three people in this thread (we haven't heard from Oooon since October among others) and this would be consistent with the number of applications the USCIS have been receiving lately.

The yellow form is a good thing as it means an interview letter is just around the corner as I have seen in other threads.

Take care,
Rafiq
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surely the USCIS has recieved more than 3 applications in the last three months from the seattle area ;):rolleyes:
 
Thank you!

yeah, I guess I shall try hard to get the certified copy before my interview. Have already ordered it and just wish it would come in time!

Thank you!

Rafiq said:
Hi Sweetsmilesmile. Nope. I had remarried recently and was asked if I was married. I said "yes" and the IIO moved on to another set of questions. She only examined at my green card and driver's license. I put my passports on her desk but she ignored them. However, I did have a certified copy of my divorce decree just in case.

I hope this helps.
Rafiq
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SweetSmileSmile said:
Can anybody tell me how to add signature, so that it may show my progress of US citizenship application?

Thank you!
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You're in! There are 4 of us. To add to you signature, goto "user CP" at the top of the page and you will find the link to your sig there.

Hope this helps.
Rafiq
 
Man looking at how Chicago/San Fran/Dallas/New Jersey is processing,, We are the slowest in the nation. I have seen few cases of those DO where they are getting inteviews in about 3-4 months...
 
SunnyJ said:
Man looking at how Chicago/San Fran/Dallas/New Jersey is processing,, We are the slowest in the nation. I have seen few cases of those DO where they are getting inteviews in about 3-4 months...
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I know it is frustrating watching others get oaths by people who had filed later than you had but if this is any consolation, you will likely get your oath sooner in time than Joxer and myself did since the number of overall applicants have dropped. The DO I watched was Milwaukee and they were swift.

Rafiq
 
Hello all,
I mailed by docs on 3/23, received a notification with priority date as 3/26 on 4/6. I'm (im)patiently waiting for the fingerprint notification.

My application was routed to NBC - supposedly after background verification, they will send it to Seattle DO.

Regards!!
 
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amitinredmond said:
Hello all,
I mailed by docs on 3/23, received a notification with priority date as 3/26 on 4/6. I'm (im)patiently waiting for the fingerprint notification.

My application was routed to NBC - supposedly after background verification, they will send it to Seattle DO.

Regards!!
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Welcome to the thread, amitinredmond! I have added you to the Seattle spreadsheet.

Rafiq
 
My application number start with NBC*, I mailed to AZ. How I know when will them send back to Seattle area?
 
wanzi said:
My application number start with NBC*, I mailed to AZ. How I know when will them send back to Seattle area?
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Welcome, wanzi. I have added you to the Seattle spreadsheet. To answer your question, you will know when the USCIS sends you an interview letter.

I hope this helps.
Rafiq
 
Citizenship Experience

Hi all,

I've just returned from my citizenship oath and here is my story...

The oath ceremony was supposed to start at 2 PM and we got there at 1:50 PM. After waiting in a long line, we were slooowly allowed to enter the building for security check. After the security check, visitors were asked to goto directly to the auditorium through the north wall while the oath folks lined up in single file to hand in our N-445 and green cards. You must return your green cards so they may update the system. If you travel without turning it in, you may have potential problems returning. I was then directed to the auditorium and asked to take a seat. A girl two seats down wanted to go to the rest room before it started so she went but on her return, she nearly fell on my lap. She apologized but I said it was OK and I hoped my wife wasn't watching! The row burst into laughter. The Ceremony got started (I dont know what time since I need to take my watch to Macy's to get a new battery) with an opening video, "Face of America". Then the a lady came up to the lecturn and told us to turn our cell phones and keep our kids quiet. Just then, a baby started crying. Next, the Director came up and congratulated us. We stood, raised our right hand, and said the oath to which I affirmed not swore. We were then called up by name to get our certificates. My wife took 7 pictures. We watched a final flick, "I am an American" then were were released to the world! My journey is over.

--Rafiq
 
Congrats Rafique.. Thanks for the desc. Well, its over for you finally. Out of curiosity, was it a judge that was doing the ceremony or by the officials? In other words, do you know whether the name change cases with you as well?
 
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