I was interviewed today 7/13 for Naturalization. I passed the tests but officer told me that they will do background check on me and it will take approx one month till I hear decision on my application.

Can some one tell me how long it usually takes. I a male from Pakistan with no record or arrests at all.

That's good news What type of questions were asked?during the interview.
What kind of test they have given you?
Will you please explain for the benefits of others.
Thanks

Hi Tak, will you please provide timeline for the naturalization process? Where were you interviewed Federal Plaza or Garden city? Thank you in advance.

I'm surprised you even got an interview in the first place because the USCIS usually only issues appointments for Naturalization interviews after the background checks are complete. The checks can be the longest part of the whole process and vary greatly between each USCIS office. Good luck anyway

N400 sent July 2004
FPs. August 2004
Interview July 13, 2005

Questions:
History:
What is the color of flag
Name of the ship broght Plgrims
Names of Senators in NY
How many were the original colonies

English Writing:
The man has a very big dog
Childen likes to play in the park

Reading:
During Abrahim Lincoln time, US was in very bad condition economically .....

That is all. Than officer told me that you did well, but we are waiting for background clearance.

Sorry, I forgot to mention, it was in Garden City.

Hi Tak, thank you very much for the information. It was very useful determining when the interview is going to be schedule.

Thank you FSN

Myself and two other friends pass the citizenship interview and the test on 5/24/05. We are still waiting for the background check. The three of us applied on June 2004
Another friend in Chicago passed the interview and exam on July 2004 and still waiting.
I talked to the congressman office in my town and the told me the worst case they have seen so far is 26 months for clearance, however they said more than 90% of the people get the clearance in less than a month, hope that you are one of them.

ABA75, thank you for useful information.

I had my naturalization interview last month and passed the exam as well. After the USCIS officer went through the N-400, she told me all that remainded was for her supervisor to go through the application and see if my background check had cleared. About a week after the interview, I received notice of naturalization oath ceremony which was last month as well. Hopefully yours has been cleared as well.

[quote]Childen likes to play in the park[/quote]

I hope you wrote: Childen like to play in the park. (children is plural) . Congrats!

I WROTE "CHILDREN". There was typo in this post.

Hmmm, Long Time Here was trying to point out that it should be "Children like" not "Children likes"...but if you like you can rib him for his spelling error. He m-u-f-f-ed it and rewrote "Childen"

It is ok, right now this is not the issue. Issue is only how long I will have to wait for clearance.

AFTER 8 DAYS OF WAIT, I GOT LETTER FOR OATH ON 7/29/05.

IN NEW YORK, IT TOOK 1 YEAR AND 20 DASY FROM FILING N400 TO OATH.

Tak,

Congratulations on your becoming a US citizen. The best of luck for you. Enjoy the oath ceremony. It's an exciting event in one's life.

monclovac:

Thank you for your comments. I really respect those who do not hurt other's feelings. Your previous post was very encouraging. Best Regards. Tak