My N-400 Timeline Starting June

[helpwithh1]

I'd like to start my citizenship process. Can I apply on my own or it's better go through the attorney?

Please advice.

If your case is a normal one( employment based, family based GC) without too many arrests/citations, complex issues you can follow these forums and apply yourselves. For example, I applied based on a 5 year employment based GC and it was straightforward.

The best thing would be to spend couple of days or a weekend gathering all the information and assess whether you will be able to fill the application.

Good luck getting started.

[helpwithh1]

Guys! -i passed the english and history part of it. How ever I will have to wait for a decision about the whole application in the mail. The interview took around 45 min after waiting outside to be called for another 45. Now comes the waiting game. Good luck everybody! Poisontee.

What were the reasons for the second round of interview? What were the questions like. Did the IO tell you the reason for not making a decision right away?

[poisontee]

What were the reasons for the second round of interview? What were the questions like. Did the IO tell you the reason for not making a decision right away?

Helpwithh1-
Not two interviews. The first 45 are minutes btn when I arrived( In the waiting room) and when I was actually called in.

I am waiting for a decision in the mail.

Best regards!
Poisontee

[jaykrishna]

Poisontee,

45 minutes..Is this normal time taken with everyone. to answer 10 questions and write a sentance does it require 45minutes?

Jaykrishna

[sapvij]

Poisontee,

Let me Congratulate you first !

Mine is 9/9 at SanJose CA

Couple of questions:

- Is 45 minutes is normal ?
- Have you answered all 6 questions correct out of 10 ?
- If you answer all first 6 questions correct, is no more further questions ?
- What was the writing test ? what exactly asked and you wrote ?
- Any specific questions, related to work, nationality, GC...etc?
- Our appointments are in just 20 minutes gap, first mine then my wife

- What are the documents you carried, has officer asked any or seen any ?
(In our letter no documents has asked).

- Is this new procedure waiting for decision thro mail ?

Please share your interview experience any additional questions from officer (please don't mention specifics)

Thanks for your help
Sapvij

[austinpal]

Waiting for decision?

- Poinsontee

Is it normal to have to wait for decision?

I thought they usually tell you in the interview that you passed and congratulations...I guess they have to do final review of your other paperwork...who knows...they didn't give you an indication of timeline, did they?

How do you explain that some interviews allow you to do the oath right after the test?

My interview is in San Antonio in a month, can't wait! I am literally exactly one month behind you in the timeline, almost day to day in sending, biometrics, notice, etc...glad it's moving fast!

[poisontee]

[QUOTE=sapvij;174408]Poisontee,

Thanks Sapvij. Good luck on your interview

Let me Congratulate you first !

Mine is 9/9 at SanJose CA

Couple of questions:

- Is 45 minutes is normal ? Yes and No. Depends on the officer. On the interview letter it says it can take upto 2 hours.
- Have you answered all 6 questions correct out of 10 ? I answered the first 6 and she stopped asking the other 4.
- If you answer all first 6 questions correct, is no more further questions ? True
- What was the writing test ? what exactly asked and you wrote ? A simple sentence like Lincoln was president during civil war
- Any specific questions, related to work, nationality, GC...etc? Yes.
- Our appointments are in just 20 minutes gap, first mine then my wife. You will be interview by different officers

- What are the documents you carried, has officer asked any or seen any ?
(In our letter no documents has asked). She wanted to see my tax returns of which i didn't carry coz were not required

- Is this new procedure waiting for decision thro mail ? It depends on the officer

Please share your interview experience any additional questions from officer (please don't mention specifics). She went through the whole app asking questions.

Thanks for your help


I hope the answers helped!

[poisontee]

- Poinsontee

Is it normal to have to wait for decision?

I thought they usually tell you in the interview that you passed and congratulations...I guess they have to do final review of your other paperwork...who knows...they didn't give you an indication of timeline, did they?

How do you explain that some interviews allow you to do the oath right after the test?

My interview is in San Antonio in a month, can't wait! I am literally exactly one month behind you in the timeline, almost day to day in sending, biometrics, notice, etc...glad it's moving fast!

Good luck astinpal.
For most cases, you dont wait for a decision.

I hope yours is made the same day! San antonio dont have same day oath. They have them every 3 weeks or so.

Good luck everybody!

[arunbavforspam]

FP Done

FP Done today for self and wife. Was a breeze. One curiosity we got only one civics lesson packet between the 2 of us ( we were told this was because we applied/came for the fp together). Meanwhile we have not received our "supposed" RFEs that were generated on 8/11/09. Will check the status in a week to see if the message changes if not will call back on 11th Sept (30 days) to complain.

[suki_sheik]

My FP done in Dallas

07/29/2009 - Sent Application
08/21/2009 - FP done
xx/xx/2009 - Received Interview Letter Appointment
xx/xx/2009 - Interview Date

[poisontee]

07/29/2009 - Sent Application
08/21/2009 - FP done
xx/xx/2009 - Received Interview Letter Appointment
xx/xx/2009 - Interview Date

suki_sheik

Hope your Interview letter comes in soon. All the best!

Poisontee

[Manj]

No FP notice yet

Hi

I sent application on 08/10
I received Receipt with ND 8/17, RD 8/12 and PD 8/12 as per the time frame of others cases in California by now i would have got notice for FP.
I have not received anything yet. When i check the status online i get following message but i have not received any RFE in mail yet. When i try to call them i got system message with system out of order. Please advice



Application Type: N400, APPLICATION FOR NATURALIZATION

Current Status: Request for Additional Evidence Sent

On August 21, 2009, we mailed a notice requesting additional evidence or information in this case N400 APPLICATION FOR NATURALIZATION. Please follow the instructions on the notice to submit the requested information. This case will be in suspense until we receive the evidence or the opportunity to submit it expires. Once we receive the requested evidence or information and make a decision on the case, you will be notified by mail. If you move while this case is pending, call 1-800-375-5283 to update your address.

[helpwithh1]

I have seen posts where people were mailed RFE's and still got FP notices. So do not worry until you get the RFE in the mail. You just might get FP notice and do not have to worry about the RFE.
Just so you know, I got my interview letter but my online status just notice acknowledgment of my application.

Hi

I sent application on 08/10
I received Receipt with ND 8/17, RD 8/12 and PD 8/12 as per the time frame of others cases in California by now i would have got notice for FP.
I have not received anything yet. When i check the status online i get following message but i have not received any RFE in mail yet. When i try to call them i got system message with system out of order. Please advice



Application Type: N400, APPLICATION FOR NATURALIZATION

Current Status: Request for Additional Evidence Sent

On August 21, 2009, we mailed a notice requesting additional evidence or information in this case N400 APPLICATION FOR NATURALIZATION. Please follow the instructions on the notice to submit the requested information. This case will be in suspense until we receive the evidence or the opportunity to submit it expires. Once we receive the requested evidence or information and make a decision on the case, you will be notified by mail. If you move while this case is pending, call 1-800-375-5283 to update your address.

[poisontee]

I have seen posts where people were mailed RFE's and still got FP notices. So do not worry until you get the RFE in the mail. You just might get FP notice and do not have to worry about the RFE.
Just so you know, I got my interview letter but my online status just notice acknowledgment of my application.

That case status is almost never right. Many people have been getting the RFE lately like helpwithh1 said.

All the best!
poisontee

[Gandhi]

>>After passing my interview, i might need to erase some from my memory. ha ha<<

Why? I think its pretty useful stuff that all citizens should know.

Anyone else having fun studying for the test?
I am