Just wanted to share my timeline and some lessons learned. The whole process took a little over 6 months and now I'm a citizen of the United States of America.
Final Timeline:
06/06/11: Mailed N-400 (Dallas lock box) Priority Mail from NoVA
06/07/11: USCIS received date
06/23/11: NOA received, FP scheduled for 07/20/11
07/20/11: FP done - walk-in at scheduled time
08/19/11: YL received
11/14/11: Online change of status to testing and interview
11/16/11: IL received & Status changed twice
12/21/11: Interview
12/23/11: Oath ceremony
Some tips, based on my experience:
1. DON'T submit anything related to traffic fines under US$500. Not even on the Good Moral & Character Section. At the time of the application it was a little unclear to me and after tons of research I opted to inform them (rather than omit) about a minor traffic citation. If I had to submit the paperwork again I would not have mentioned it, I would just bring the original to the interview in case they asked.
2. Bring your original documents to the interview. Even if you sent copies before. Don't focus only on the documentation they ask you to bring on the Interview Letter (like I did). In my case it all went well but it would be nicer if I had all the extra documents I left at home. If your process is through marriage, don't forget to bring recent proof that you still married.
Other than that everything went well. The oath wasn't on the same day (as usual for VA residents) because of the holidays.
I wish everybody an excellent 2012, best of luck with your future endeavors.
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