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US Citizenship General DiscussionN-400 JULY 2008 Filers
QUOTE (pkmk @ Oct 7 2008, 03:57 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hey ! Im Done with all process .. kicking.gif Soon apply for US passport .


I got Certificate n they did oath ceremony in downtown chicago Federal court not my area court . They took my GC and said to sign full name (first & last) in certificate not just first or initials . In that court 145 people available for getting certificate .

Today is the last day to register for vote . I registered myself .

All the best to all VJ members .


Thanx kicking.gif


Congratulations!
I will have one beer for you tonight! Cheers!


QUOTE (Lyuba @ Oct 7 2008, 11:55 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Moonhunt,

No USCIS officer is allowed to take a vacation until all July filers become citizens. good.gif kicking.gif

Now I am at the end of the line. mad.gif



Hey, Lyuba


Take it easy!
We don't want nasty, and rude USCIS officers because they couldn't take their vacations, right? ^^

I don't know how St. Louis DO schedule for Oath ceremony looks like.
I hope that after interview approved, you can get oath ceremony done before the end of this year, so that could be your christmas present. ^^

Edited by moonhunt, 07 October 2008 - 05:18 PM.

moonhuntMaleSouth Korea2008-10-07 17:14:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionN-400 JULY 2008 Filers
Unfortunate delay for Lyuba is updated.
Lyuba, it may be because interview officer took vacation or something like that.



Notes: 1) Sorted based on "Sent" date
2) Use coloring method.
Red color fonts from Interview is waiting for interview, and black color means whether it is done, and/or approved.
3) Do NOT change the font from Lucida Console to something else. It may BREAK the format.
4) "??/??" in Oath date means that it is appoved, but don't have date yet.



UserName...........Sent.........NOA1......Biometrics...Interview..Oath....USCIS Office

royjmcclymont......06/12........06/16......07/10.......10/29......xx/xx...Atlanta, GA (TSC)
moonhunt...........06/19........07/05......07/24.......09/16......??/??...Milwaukee, WI (NSC)
asiz2002 ..........06/26........07/03......07/15.......xx/xx......xx/xx...Washington DC (VSC)
ILLEGAL_ALIENS.....06/27........07/10......07/25.......09/24......10/09...Chicago, IL (NSC)
jsassman...........07/02........07/03......07/31.......10/30......xx/xx...Omaha, NE (NSC)
pkmk...............07/05........07/15......07/29.......09/23......10/07...Chicago , IL (NSC)
Mr Zee.............07/05........07/15......07/29.......09/23......??/??...Chicago , IL (NSC)
nikola&kate .......07/05........07/18......08/02.......10/22......xx/xx...Boston, MA (VSC)
NYC_Prospect.......07/07........07/21......08/05.......11/25......xx/xx...NYC, NY (VSC)
yandresyuk.........07/09........07/19......07/26.......10/22......xx/xx...Washington, DC
atlanta123.........07/10........07/14......08/08.......xx/xx......xx/xx...Atlanta, GA (TSC)
2bornot2b..........07/10........07/15......08/09.......xx/xx......xx/xx...Hartford, CT (VSC)
sirch320...........07/10........07/16......08/01.......11/17......xx/xx...Los Angeles, CA (CSC)
rezrez.............07/14........07/24......08/12.......xx/xx......xx/xx...Baltimore, MD (VSC)
rclouse............07/14........07/15......08/19.......11/18......xx/xx...Santa Ana, CA (CSC)
FVA................07/17........07/21......08/14.......10/20......xx/xx...Denver, CO (NSC)
Lyuba..............07/17........07/24......08/14.......11/19......xx/xx...St. Louis (NSC)
griffin............07/19........07/21......08/14.......11/17......xx/xx...Detroit, MI (NSC)
KatlvoM............07/21........07/26......08/13.......xx/xx......xx/xx...Columbus SC (TSC)
SamFam.............07/22........07/31......08/18.......10/09......xx/xx...St. Paul, MN (NSC)
paulaclk...........07/23........08/04......08/22.......11/12......xx/xx...Charlotte, NC (TSC)
NYCGAL.............07/25........08/09......08/25.......xx/xx......xx/xx...NYC, NY (VSC)
Kyngsilva..........07/31........08/06......08/28.......xx/xx......xx/xx...St. Paul, MN (NSC)
moonhuntMaleSouth Korea2008-10-07 11:30:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionN-400 JULY 2008 Filers
QUOTE (ILLEGAL ALIENS @ Oct 6 2008, 10:57 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hey guys,

I got my oath letter couple days ago, just got the chance to write here. My date is 10/9/08. This thursday...It was so quick smile.gif)

That is great. I will let you know other things.



Congratulations!
With the troubles you went through, I think you deserve it.

What about Mr Zee?
I think he should be getting oath letter for this week?
pkmk, let us know how your oath ceremony goes today.

I guess SamFam is studying for Civic history questions for this thursday interview. ^^

In my case, I checked court house and they said they have oath ceremony scheduled for Oct 23, and 24.
When I had interview, I asked to interview officer and he said next one is already fully booked, so I have to wait.
I hope he didn't mean for November or December.
I wish everybody could get interview letter before thanksgiving holidays for July filers.
We have 7 to go for interview schedule.

Edited by moonhunt, 07 October 2008 - 07:00 AM.

moonhuntMaleSouth Korea2008-10-07 06:57:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionN-400 JULY 2008 Filers
QUOTE (NYCGAL @ Oct 2 2008, 08:38 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (2bornot2b @ Oct 2 2008, 01:33 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Congratulations to those who passed their interviews and Good luck to those who have upcoming interviews.

As for me, I bet that in our little circle of July filers, I will be the last one who will get an Interview . Hartford office is 2nd in the country for being the slowest. A friend who filed in October of 2007 just had her interview this past Monday, September 29. But she was given the oath date after the interview, 2 weeks from interview date. So it is about 11 months after filing to get an interview and roughly 1 year from start to finish.



Count me in too as being the slowest. I'm in NY and have heard nothing since the FP appointment on August 25th! Would like to just have a date for the interview! blink.gif


Comparing yours with NYC_Prospect, you are about 20 days behind of him.
So yours may be around Christmas. ^^
moonhuntMaleSouth Korea2008-10-02 11:56:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionN-400 JULY 2008 Filers
QUOTE (shumayun @ Oct 1 2008, 03:27 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hey, Can you explain me that what happend in iinterview, did they ask you about your green card? the question i am asking you is becouse, i planned to travel pakistan in december and i need green card with me during trip with pakistani passport, and i m not sure if i can get US passport by that time, probably i can get my interview in november, may be you ca
give me some idea whether they took back green card during interview or not.
Somebody told me they ask for green card.

please answer asap.
thanks


For Interview, Adjudicator - Interview Officer - verified Green Card, and took the copy of it if you didn't provide it already.
You will get the green card back at the end of interview.

The time you have to surrender your green card is when you take the oath.
Until then, you will have your green card with you.
moonhuntMaleSouth Korea2008-10-01 16:22:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionHow can I prove I paid my ticket?
QUOTE (MsAnn @ Apr 14 2009, 12:49 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hey guys,...

Back in 2000, I was a wild child (j/k) innocent.gif who got a ticket while traveling in PA. I was pulled over by the highway patrol on an interstate who told me I had been speeding and gave me a ticket. The ticket said to mail payment to ### I don't remember but anyway, I DO remember mailing in the payment with a check. It was under $500. Now, I no longer have any evidence that I paid it except my word. I tried to get info on the ticket. Ok, here is the part I'm not sure about. I tried to get records from the PA state police (criminal record check) and all the paper says is my name, ssn, and dob, saying there is no criminal record. unsure.gif Is this because it's been 8-9 yrs and they clear out those records, or did I get a record check from the wrong authority, or was there probably never any record... ??? I'm so confused.

Is this letter saying I have no record proof enough that I paid that ticket?

If not, what can I do? unsure.gif

When I got the ticket, I was living in AR at the time. I now live in OR. I don't know if AR will give me a copy of my AR driving record if I don't live there?? Sorry, I'm kind of a dunce about these things...



Probably getting the copy of DMV driving record from your own residing State DMV will be enough.
If you want, you can dig up your Bank statement to check the copy of returned/canceled check for payment proof.
Your DMV driving record will show last 7 years' record of your ticket within U.S. since they will record the info using your driver license.
So probably your record in year 2000 may be removed from DMV driving record.

If your ticket is mere speeding/parking ticket, usually USCIS officer will not care much unless it is very habitual recurring habit.

When I had my interview, I told USCIS officer that I had a couple of speed tickets, and he just checked whether there is any DUI/DWI related one.
When I said, "no, only speed tickets", he just wrote down "speed ticket only", and went ahead without a problem.

If you didn't pay the speed ticket in 2000, your driver license should be revoked long time ago. whistling.gif

moonhuntMaleSouth Korea2009-04-14 14:09:00
US Citizenship General Discussioncan I travel back to My country due to taking caring of parents ,after applying N400?
As other people said. it may cause the problem not just for your US citizenship, but also for your permanent residency.
So be careful.
Also after you become US citizen, you have to use US passport for dealing with US government by the law.
So you should have US passport to make your travel plan.

If your parents health needs you, you can withdraw N400 application, and file for I-131 re-entry permit for extended travel such as 1 year.
That will delay your eligibility for N400 restart from the time when you come back, but that's your decision.


moonhuntMaleSouth Korea2009-04-17 09:11:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionWalk In For Bio

Fingerprinting doesn't take too long.
It is machine to scan the fingers, send it to FBI, and receive the result within 24~48 hours.
It is different from FBI namecheck, which will take a while.

So walk-in doesn't make big difference in processing time.
Normally walk-in is allowed for people to miss their appointment for business trip or other personal issues.
And you should have fingerprint notification letter to proceed.

Also depending on ASC office, they may not allow walk-in earlier than scheduled.

Basic 101 for USCIS is to follow their rule.
Don't assume anything for your convenience, or break the rule.
Anything outside of norm may delay your processing time.
Follow their rule. not your own rule. whistling.gif
moonhuntMaleSouth Korea2009-04-18 23:14:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionN-400 Interview and Test PASSED
Congratulation!
Probably have something to celebrate...
Champaigne with flowers, and cheese cake ? whistling.gif
moonhuntMaleSouth Korea2009-01-12 22:18:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionIntervie scheduled with no FP appointment
QUOTE (motu @ Apr 27 2009, 12:17 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My wife had her Biometrics done in April 2008 but was still asked to do another - this February. So there is no hard and fast rule, it may depend on their whim. Good Luck


According to FBI internal rule, fingerprint result is valid up to 15 months now.
Depending on US adjudicator - interview officer -, when it is approaching to 15 month validity, he/she can just go ahead with or without another fingerprint.
Fingerprint result returns to USCIS within 24~48 hours from the time when you take fingerprint from USCIS ASC.
So it is not a big deal for whole process viewpoint.
Therefore if USCIS adjudicator decide that there is a chance to complete the case before the validity, they can just go ahead without another fingerprint appointment.
But if USCIS adjudicator is more of perfectionist, or cautious about it, he/she can order another fingerprint appointment for just in case. whistling.gif
moonhuntMaleSouth Korea2009-04-28 23:54:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionWhat constitutes Government issued photo identification?
Stop by local DMV, and ask for state ID - maybe Oregon ID, you are talking about-.

State ID is similar to Driver License except driving priviledge.
You have to pay for fee, and it has photo in it.

If her russian driver license have printed in English, USCIS may honor it.
But it's better to have State ID since it can be issued immediately in most cases.

moonhuntMaleSouth Korea2009-04-30 21:24:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionN-400 JULY 2008 Filers
QUOTE (Lyuba @ May 3 2009, 02:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
And good luck to moonhunt with his wife's journey!!!


Thanks, Lyuba
Enjoy nice summer time with your family! good.gif
At least you don't have to worry about USCIS thing any more. whistling.gif
moonhuntMaleSouth Korea2009-05-03 22:24:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionN-400 JULY 2008 Filers
Maybe annual gathering meeting schedule from now on in either KyngSilva's or KatLovM's place? whistling.gif

moonhuntMaleSouth Korea2009-05-01 18:31:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionN-400 JULY 2008 Filers
Yahoo~~~ ^^
Finally 2008 July filers thread can be closed. whistling.gif
100%...

Attached file is statistics graph for 2008 July Filers.
Attached File  visajourney_n400_2008_july_filers_graph.pdf   47.67KB   13 downloads

In average, it took 166 calendar days from mailing N400 to Oath Ceremony. :whistling.gif:

Edited by moonhunt, 30 April 2009 - 09:44 PM.

moonhuntMaleSouth Korea2009-04-30 21:41:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionN-400 JULY 2008 Filers
QUOTE (KyngSilva @ Apr 30 2009, 09:02 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi everybody,

I AM DONE!!! WOOHOO.....


Hi, KyngSilva

Nice to hear that you are done with USCIS. good.gif
Probably lady may remember your A# because you contacted them so many times. whistling.gif

Cheers!
Time for beers! devil.gif
moonhuntMaleSouth Korea2009-04-30 21:09:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionN-400 JULY 2008 Filers
QUOTE (KyngSilva @ Apr 30 2009, 12:19 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi guys!!!

My ceremony is not until 5:00 this evening.... anxious!!! Lyuba congrats on your job. Thanks both for your well wishes. I will let you guys know tonight how everything goes.


O.k.
I will have a beer or two to celebrate the end of long journey for KyngSilva and KatLovM.
Maybe another for Lyuba's new job. whistling.gif
moonhuntMaleSouth Korea2009-04-30 14:53:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionN-400 JULY 2008 Filers
Congratulations, Lyuba, to get Federal job. good.gif

Also I guess it's almost time for KyngSilva and KatLovM to be done with Oath Ceremony if they are scheduled for morning.
Congratulations to KyngSilva and KatLovM, too.
I guess except the review for oath ceremory, there is not much reasons to visit this thread again. whistling.gif
moonhuntMaleSouth Korea2009-04-30 11:49:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionN-400 JULY 2008 Filers


Hey, two big Ks - KyngSilva and KatLovM -,

It is time to take big breath, and be ready for the day. good.gif
Take it easy, and be prepared for April 30.
Don't forget to have Green Card, Driver License, and Oath Letter with answers marked in the back.
And don't forget to have nice dress/suit you can celebrate for the day with somebody with camera/camcorder to shot the moment. whistling.gif
moonhuntMaleSouth Korea2009-04-29 00:00:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionN-400 JULY 2008 Filers
QUOTE (KyngSilva @ Apr 26 2009, 08:29 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thanks Stella!!! =)


Time to practice nice signature. whistling.gif
And make nice restaurant for reservation to celebrate the moment. good.gif
moonhuntMaleSouth Korea2009-04-27 14:12:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionN-400 JULY 2008 Filers
QUOTE (NYC_Prospect @ Apr 21 2009, 03:34 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Congratulations KyngSylva and KatLovM, looks like everyone in the July group is done smile.gif


Nice to see you again, NYC_Prospect
Yeah, it's nice to see both KyngSylva and KatLovM is almost over of their journey. star_smile.gif
moonhuntMaleSouth Korea2009-04-22 00:45:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionN-400 JULY 2008 Filers
QUOTE (KyngSilva @ Apr 14 2009, 11:00 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Moon I am going to have more than a pint. =)


Sure, why not? good.gif
moonhuntMaleSouth Korea2009-04-15 11:35:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionN-400 JULY 2008 Filers
QUOTE (Lyuba @ Apr 14 2009, 04:20 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Moonhunt,

Will you wife be with you soon? That would be a very nice thing.


Probably around September? mad.gif
At least she may join with me for Octoberfest in Milwaukee, WI. whistling.gif
moonhuntMaleSouth Korea2009-04-14 19:51:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionN-400 JULY 2008 Filers

It's time to conclude this long journey, and enjoy the nice summer weather. good.gif
Probably on April 30, have a pint of beer, and say "Cheers!" on this VJ's forum July 2008 filers thread for "Adieu!" whistling.gif
Meet everybody in 2009 Summerfest? devil.gif
moonhuntMaleSouth Korea2009-04-14 14:14:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionN-400 JULY 2008 Filers
Congratulations!
Just fix minor format! whistling.gif

Name...............Sent.........NOA1.......Biometrics..Interview..Oath....... USCIS DO(SC)
royjmcclymont......06/12........06/16......07/10.......10/29......10/29......Atlanta, GA (TSC)
moonhunt...........06/19........07/05......07/24.......09/16......10/30......Milwaukee, WI (NSC)
asiz2002 ..........06/26........07/03......07/15.......10/21......10/21......Washington DC (VSC)
ILLEGAL_ALIENS.....06/27........07/10......07/25.......09/24......10/09......Chicago, IL (NSC)
jsassman...........07/02........07/03......07/31.......10/30......12/12......Omaha, NE (NSC)
pkmk...............07/05........07/15......07/29.......09/23......10/07......Chicago , IL (NSC)
Mr Zee.............07/05........07/15......07/29.......09/23......11/14......Chicago , IL (NSC)
DutchinCT..........07/05........07/16......07/30.......02/06/09...02/20/09...Hartford, CT (VSC)
nikola&kate .......07/05........07/18......08/02.......10/22......11/12......Boston, MA (VSC)
NYC_Prospect.......07/07........07/21......08/05.......11/25......01/23/09...NYC, NY (VSC)
yandresyuk.........07/09........07/19......07/26.......10/22......10/22......Washington, DC
atlanta123.........07/10........07/14......08/08.......11/25......11/25......Atlanta, GA (TSC)
2bornot2b..........07/10........07/15......08/09.......02/10/09...02/20/09...Hartford, CT (VSC)
sirch320...........07/10........07/16......08/01.......11/17......01/29/09...Los Angeles, CA (CSC)
rezrez.............07/14........07/24......08/12.......11/12......11/12......Baltimore, MD (VSC)
rclouse............07/14........07/15......08/19.......11/18......01/29/09...Santa Ana, CA (CSC)
FVA................07/17........07/21......08/14.......10/20......11/12......Denver, CO (NSC)
Lyuba..............07/17........07/24......08/14.......11/19......01/09/09...St. Louis, MO (NSC)
griffin............07/19........07/21......08/14.......11/17......01/21/09...Detroit, MI (NSC)
KatlovM............07/21........07/26......08/13.......01/20/09...04/30/09....Columbus SC (TSC)
SamFam.............07/22........07/31......08/18.......11/14......02/13/09...St. Paul, MN (NSC)
paulaclk...........07/23........08/04......08/22.......11/12......11/20......Raleigh/Durham, NC (TSC)
TFO................07/23........08/05......08/26.......02/05/09...02/12/09...Seattle, WA (NSC)
NYCGAL.............07/25........08/09......08/25.......12/11......12/22......NYC, NY (VSC)
Kyngsilva..........07/31........08/06......08/28.......12/08......04/30/09....St. Paul, MN (NSC)

Edited by moonhunt, 06 April 2009 - 12:03 PM.

moonhuntMaleSouth Korea2009-04-06 12:02:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionN-400 JULY 2008 Filers
Congratulations!

Missing "Approved" stamp on the paperwork is not an issue.
If he/she find it, he/she can handle it.
But if he/she miss your signature somewhere, that's the problem. whistling.gif

Edited by moonhunt, 26 March 2009 - 03:13 PM.

moonhuntMaleSouth Korea2009-03-26 15:12:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionN-400 JULY 2008 Filers
QUOTE (Lyuba @ Mar 18 2009, 11:13 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Well, it is good news, isn't it. innocent.gif


As Lyuba said, warm spring weather may bring good luck to you guys.

I think I had too much green beer yesterday. wacko.gif

moonhuntMaleSouth Korea2009-03-18 12:13:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionN-400 JULY 2008 Filers
QUOTE (KyngSilva @ Mar 17 2009, 12:45 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I think I will apply for CANADIAN Citizenship......


I was thinking about that, too. whistling.gif

Hey Guys,

At least for today, let's forget about whole USCIS thing, and let's have green beer! whistling.gif
We need to manage the stress within certain level. innocent.gif
moonhuntMaleSouth Korea2009-03-17 03:53:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionN-400 JULY 2008 Filers
Adjudicator can ask "any" documents or proofs during the interview.
So as other people said, better overprepared than hearing "Sorry".

Good list for checklist is following.

http://forums.immigr...ad.php?t=288288

The reason why you have to bring original/copy for interview is for just in case.

Just in case they lost the something in the middle.
Just in case they didn't receive it in the mail.
Just in case they don't like the photo you sent.
Just in case they ask for more info.

I brought full duffel bag of immigration documentation just in case, but they didn't even bother to look at it.
But if they asked for it, I was ready.

Immigration things doesn't have logic. It was so twisted, so you have to see from adjudicator's viewpoint, not from normal common sense. mad.gif
moonhuntMaleSouth Korea2009-03-16 05:55:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionN-400 JULY 2008 Filers
I wish Warm Spring weather will bring good luck to KatLovM, KyngSilva, sakura888, and davidanhhong.

I guess on St. Patrick day we can try shamrock cookie for bringing best luck for them. whistling.gif
Or green beer ? Cheers! good.gif

Edited by moonhunt, 14 March 2009 - 03:37 PM.

moonhuntMaleSouth Korea2009-03-14 15:37:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionN-400 JULY 2008 Filers

Geez! What a typical beaurocratic it is!
Normally I don't want to be violent, but when I think of USCIS, I'm more violent than normal. headbonk.gif


moonhuntMaleSouth Korea2009-03-10 21:16:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionN-400 JULY 2008 Filers
QUOTE (KyngSilva @ Mar 9 2009, 11:50 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thanks Moon....I doubt it....But thanks mate. =) I officially hate the St Paul office.


I think NickD has same kind of feeling for St. Paul District Office. whistling.gif

I guess they want to be laziest district office because of weather ? mad.gif
moonhuntMaleSouth Korea2009-03-10 01:37:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionN-400 JULY 2008 Filers
I hope both of KatLovM, and KyngSilva have some good news for them soon.

moonhuntMaleSouth Korea2009-03-09 03:32:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionN-400 JULY 2008 Filers
QUOTE (Lyuba @ Feb 25 2009, 08:51 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Moonhunt, good luck with your wife's journey! Hope she will join you in the US this spring.


Thanks, Lyuba

At least, according to timeline, I don't have to deal with USCIS for my wife's I-751. good.gif
I think it will be May or June time-frame to join with my wife.
moonhuntMaleSouth Korea2009-02-25 12:14:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionN-400 JULY 2008 Filers
QUOTE (KyngSilva @ Feb 24 2009, 08:37 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I tell you all this waiting is terrible!!! I think it's more the fact you that you do not know what's going on and they have the potential to screw up and lose your file. Sigh....I'll be so dang happy when this is done!!


At least it is almost last thing you have to deal with.
For your own issue... whistling.gif

Yes, I know how it feels like.
I've done with USCIS for my own issue. I've been dealing with INS, USCIS for last 13 years. headbonk.gif

Now I have to deal with my wife's case again. mad.gif
I don't know how much I gave to INS/USCIS for processing fee.
moonhuntMaleSouth Korea2009-02-24 15:04:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionN-400 JULY 2008 Filers
QUOTE (2bornot2b @ Feb 22 2009, 08:50 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
The signature on my photo is my regular signature, not full name!!! I asked the interviewer but he says to sign the normal signature not the full name. Sigh..... But when it comes to the part of the form he needs my FULL signature during the interview process he did say Full Name, Cursive or printed.

Now my full signature on the certificate will not be the same as on the photo. Hmmmm.


It may be issue, or may be not.

Since the certificate of naturalization will be used very rare, it shouldn't be a problem except post office and Dept. of State Passport application center.
If the US post office and Dept. of State Passport Application Center has no problem, then chances are very slim for occasion you have to use your the certificate of naturalization.
You can use your US Passport book for DMV, SSA, and other purpose.

moonhuntMaleSouth Korea2009-02-23 12:33:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionN-400 JULY 2008 Filers
Congratulations!

For Passport, in my case, it took only 6 days even if I use regular service.

For signature part, I got the certificate of naturalization without signature.
USCIS distributed another paper with instructions how to sign it.
Without signature, it is NOT valid.
I think according to instructions, you should sign fullname similar to one you did for photo.

For your reference, here is some info from the Internet.

http://www.newcitizen.us/after.html

Edited by moonhunt, 22 February 2009 - 04:30 PM.

moonhuntMaleSouth Korea2009-02-22 16:28:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionN-400 JULY 2008 Filers

So far, 25 people registered for 2008 July filers' list.

As of today, 23 people became US citizen.
It is 92% from all applicants registered. whistling.gif
If we have KyngSilva and KatLovM done for oath, we can close this thread finally.

So far, here are statistics for average.

Days from mailing date to NOA1 : 8 days
Days from NOA1 to biometric : 19 days
Days from Biometric to Initial Interview : 102 days
Days from initail interview to Oath Ceremony : 29 days
Days from mailing date to interview : 129 days
Days from mailing date to Oath Ceremony : 156 days
Days from NOA1 to initial interview : 121 days
Days from NOA1 to Oath Ceremony : 148 days

*note: Above dates are averages for 2008 July filers, who completes each phases. Days includes weekends and holidays.



moonhuntMaleSouth Korea2009-02-21 23:30:00
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QUOTE (KyngSilva @ Feb 20 2009, 01:00 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
6 months and 19 days ......blah...


KyngSilva, don't be upset!
Your good news may come to you with nice spring weather without you noticing.
When you don't need to worry about shoveling the snow, it may come with post-man ringing the bell twice. whistling.gif
Did you watch "The Postman Always Rings Twice" movie ? star_smile.gif
moonhuntMaleSouth Korea2009-02-20 18:46:00
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Tomorrow DutchinCT and 2bornot2b will have oath ceremony.
I hope best luck for them. kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif

If there is no further update such as KatLovM/KyngSilva receiving Oath Letter,
it will be last event for 2009 Feb.

I wish we can start March with nice weather and good news from KatLovM and KyngSilva regarding Oath Letter. whistling.gif
moonhuntMaleSouth Korea2009-02-19 20:05:00
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QUOTE (KatLovM @ Feb 17 2009, 08:52 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Just FYI:
With an InfoPass today, I went to my District Office to find out about the status of my case. The officer, who assisted me, checked if any decision was entered into the system & astonishely asked me if I already had an interview. I said yes and provided him the interview results form. He took the sheet & said, "I'm going to find out the situation on the application". He left & showed up five minutes later & told me he could not see the officer because he was on the phase of an interview. He could not interrupt him. He made a copy of the result sheet & then told me he would leave a note for the interviewer officer to look into it. He suddenly prompted the vibe saying "you should not be making inquiring about this case until if you do not hear from us for over 120 days". I said "OK, sir! I just wondered since he had said that he would be making a decision on the case on the Friday of that week". Then he said, "You need to make an inquiry only after May 20". I said, "Copied, sir! Thank you". That was my horrible InfoPass matinee! If God could just make an end to this psychological torture...

KatLovM


Probably it's time to contact your congressman!
moonhuntMaleSouth Korea2009-02-17 22:08:00