Interview Cleared.. No decision Yet

[ronnie_yours]

Hi,

I applied for citizenship through my wife. We have 2 children and own property together.
I had my interview today in Long Island, NY and I answered all the questions. The officer asked me for tax returns, bank statements. I also gave her property papers. She wanted a photocopy of my wifes Id which I didnt have . She said thats fine. No big deal.

Following was the conversation towards the end of the interview


me: so.. did I pass
officer: yes with flying colors. You should be receiving a letter from us within 2-4 weeks.
me: Thanks a lot. This means I cannot vote for the upcoming elections
officer: Unfortunately not for this one... Its too close
me: Thanks a lot again

Then she handed me my originals back and a piece of paper which I didnt read till I came out of her office. After coming out I read it and it said that I had passed the english and history test. Under the section for decision the check box for " No decision has been made yet" was selected and another check box for that I should be receiving the decision by mail.

I went back to try to clarify but wasnt able to get in touch with the same officer but spoke to one other officer who took the decision slip inside and came back after 10 minutes or so and told me that this means my application will be reviewed again. She said that some officers dont take decisions immediatly and prefer the application to be reciewed again and that I need not worry.

I am now really concerned and hating myself for not reading that paper before leaving the interviewers office. Had I seen it there I could have asked her what it meant now I have to wait till I hear back from them and that could be as much as 120 days.

Would really appreciate if someone can throw a little light on the situation. Also I was planning to go to India in Jan' 2009 and now that seems like a far shot.

Thanks
Ram

[ucheojo1]

Hi,

I applied for citizenship through my wife. We have 2 children and own property together.
I had my interview today in Long Island, NY and I answered all the questions. The officer asked me for tax returns, bank statements. I also gave her property papers. She wanted a photocopy of my wifes Id which I didnt have . She said thats fine. No big deal.

Following was the conversation towards the end of the interview


me: so.. did I pass
officer: yes with flying colors. You should be receiving a letter from us within 2-4 weeks.
me: Thanks a lot. This means I cannot vote for the upcoming elections
officer: Unfortunately not for this one... Its too close
me: Thanks a lot again

Then she handed me my originals back and a piece of paper which I didnt read till I came out of her office. After coming out I read it and it said that I had passed the english and history test. Under the section for decision the check box for " No decision has been made yet" was selected and another check box for that I should be receiving the decision by mail.

I went back to try to clarify but wasnt able to get in touch with the same officer but spoke to one other officer who took the decision slip inside and came back after 10 minutes or so and told me that this means my application will be reviewed again. She said that some officers dont take decisions immediatly and prefer the application to be reciewed again and that I need not worry.

I am now really concerned and hating myself for not reading that paper before leaving the interviewers office. Had I seen it there I could have asked her what it meant now I have to wait till I hear back from them and that could be as much as 120 days.

Would really appreciate if someone can throw a little light on the situation. Also I was planning to go to India in Jan' 2009 and now that seems like a far shot.

Thanks
Ram

Relax, Thy give that to everyone especially when they cannot offer you an oath on same day or sooner. You have passed thats all that matter.
Just wait to get your Oath mail in the box.
If you dont hear from them after 120 days, you have a right to sue and complain. They will send you your OATH Letter.

[parakalas]

Did you get it

I have the same situation. I just want to know did you get your oath letter?

Thank you
V

[ronnie_yours]

Just wanted share that I Got my Oath letter on Oct 31st. The Oath is tomorrow, Nov 19th.

Interview was on Oct 15th

Thanks a lot for all your help
Ram

[Lili917]

Hey everyone,

I had my Citizenship test on November 25, 2008 in Newark NJ.
I've passed my test hands down and EVERYTHING was going fine until the very last minute when the interviewing officer said that he has "Good and the bad news"...!!!

Good News: I've passed the test!
Bad News (after this, I really didn't get all excited about the good one): He said that I have 2 files. One in NJ and one in NY, so I couldn't get my citizenship that day and that they'll send me something from 2 weeks to "few" months.
I'm traveling to Belgium in March, so I have NO idea what's going on, and so far I've heard nothing. I tried calling the 1-800 # and NO ONE was able to help me from there.
My dilemma now is this....do I renew the passport from my old country being that I still have active green card?? Will this trip in any way affect my citizenship?? What do I do from here?? I'm in need of help here and any response will be greatly appreciated. Thanks

p.s: Ram- Congrats on getting your citizenship!!!