Citizenship

Hello everyone,

I thank God that my journey might finally be over. Here is my timeline for the San Bernardino Field Office/California Service Center (WAC).

6/2022: I-751 received
10/2022: I-751 fingerprints taken
5/2023: N-400 received
5/2023: N-400 being actively reviewed
9/2023: N-400/I-751 combo interview scheduled
10/2023: I attended combo interview with my wife and my daughter. The Immigration Services Officer could not make a decision. I passed the civics test.
10/25/2023: I-751 transferred to another field office (NBC)
10/26/2023: NBC has jurisdiction over I-751
11/2023: I/751 approved
11/2023: N-400 recommended for approval and case submitted for quality review.
11/2023: I was placed in line for oath ceremony.
11/2023: Oath ceremony was scheduled for the end of this month.

Until I receive my naturalization certificate, my dream of one day becoming a US citizen will not have come true. Thank you for all your support! This forum has helped me cope with my immigration journey in light of all the uncertainty and sleepless nights. It has taken me over 22 years to finally be this close to the finish line. Although it’s not easy, the tide will always turn in your favor, even if it takes years. You got this!

Hi Everybody,

07.18.23: Submitted N-400 online
07.19.23: Biometric reused
09.19.23: Interview was scheduled
10.28.23: It was approved and same day oath ceremony

Good Luck to you all

Hi all,

I have a question.
I came USA with K1 visa in October 2019.
and married in October 2019.
applied Greencard in November 2019
received my 2 years Greencard in June 2021
it expired June 2023
I applied remove conditions and 10 years Greencrad in March 2023
status still pending
I am confused because it says you need to married at least 3 years but do I need to after my greencard granted (2021) or total married years (2019)?

So my question is since I am married and living in US for 4 years. Am I eligible for N400 apply for citizenship?

Hello everyone,
I submitted my N-400 application in San Bernandino, CA office in July. Initially, processing time was 8 months but as of 10/22, it increased to 13 months. Is there a problem with my application? Can someone share if they had the same or similar experience?

Hi everyone
      I had my N-400 (marriage-based) filed on March 03, 2023 - My biometric was redone on 10 April 2023, and interviewed today after the good wait. I passed the interview but the decision was not made. Asked for more documents.
A.O asked the civic test
1. What is an amendment
2. Who is the speaker of the house
3. The House of Representatives has how many voting members?
4. How many US senators are there?
5. How many amendments does the Constitution have?
6. What happened on Sept 11 2001 in the united states?
Answered the first six correctly and did the English test and passed it too.

A.O. was okay and wasn't rude or anything but after reviewing everything did the Pledge of Allegiance. Then she needed some more evidence even giving 3 years of tax returns (filled joint since 2018), a Bank statement, and insurance provided. She said everything is good and suddenly oh needs to have more documents like bank statements needs to show transactions and all.

I would like to hear from others if anyone has a similar situation. I wish everyone all the best. Its all waiting game.

My application processing time just increased to 13 months. Is there something wrong? Center is San Bernardino

Hi everyone.
Finally my case is coming to an end , next week I’ll have my oath ceremony for my citizenship. It was long but I got it. This web site has been very informative, thank you to you all.
Now, since my ceremony is next Wednesday and they will get my green card I am aware that I have to apply for a US passport. However, I do have to travel international next weekend. How can I do that if I will not have a green card to come back , nor will I have a passport year as it takes about a month or so to arrive.
Do they give you any type of document that will allow you to travel?

Hello Everybody :-)
I'd like to ask if anybody will have soon interview in Mount Laurel field office. Please let mi know if so. Thanks.

Hello Folks,

I just wanted to share my experience when filling out online. I hope it is helpful for some of you.

1- Filled form April 10th, 2023
2- I got a receipt letter and a fingerprint-reused letter in my account.
3- Four months later, I got a notification that I was scheduled for an interview in the middle of August
4- The immigration officer asked me the questions for the civic test and the English test (writing and reading on a tablet).
5- Was given the option to take the Oath same day, so I did.
6- Process took almost 4-5 hours

Granted, this is not typical; the process was supposed to take a minimum of 9–18 months, but thanks to God, everything's been smooth. I will say, do not get desperate and anxious about this process, as your turn will arrive before you even realize it. Now I am a US citizen.

Hello guys,

I had my N400 interview oct 5th,

I got it thru marriage base 3 years but I applied after 4 years,

Interview day they said was short staff and I waited like 1.5 hours then they called my name,

Officer was very nice lady I show her my 10 years greencard which is they approved 2022 and she ask me 1 tax return for 2021 I showed her then

She asked me am I still married and I said yes
She asked me you spouse here ? I said no because working and she told me I need to see if you guys still married then
She requested facetime call with my spouse and I was shocked

Then I called and asked couple of questions to my partner and me then she said fine.

Then she asked me civic test questions which is I don’t remember what were the questions are and I Answered all roght and she approved on spot. But I couldn’t do my oath ceremony that day because when they sent my 1st green card they printed with wrong date of birth but they fixed after that however in very beginning officer never fixed on the system she gave me paperwork to show I approved and told me that she will create ticket to fix that issues because she couldn’t submit my form.

As a today I received new update on app and says they mailed me schedule of oath ceremony which is Nov 6th Monday 9 am and so happy now I came to end on this journey

I just want to share my story with you guys and wish you all best of luck😇