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BigBubble   1

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Has anyone filled their citizenship application either in Houston or Dallas?

I can see from previous months that these are the cities that have the longest waiting time? Anyone knows why?

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ROC

09-10-2011 : ROC package sent

09-13-2011 : Check Cashed

09-17-2011 : NOA received

10-24-2011: Biometrics appointment

07-02-2012: Application Accepted

07-10-2012: Greencard Received!!

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AOS from H1B

Timeline:

08/29/09 ----- AOS Package Mailed (I-130, I-485, I-765 & I-131)

08/31/09 ----- Package delivered in Chicago

09/04/09 ----- Checks cashed

09/11/09 ----- Received all 4 NOA´s (Dated 09/04/09)

09/14/09 ----- Received Biometrics Letter for I-485 & I-765 (Appointment: 10/08/09)

10/08/09 ----- Biometrics Appointment Done

10/08/09 ----- AP Approval Notice and EAD Card Production Ordered sent

10/16/09 ----- AP received

10/17/09 ----- EAD received

11/05/09 ----- Interview Appointment Received - Interview on 12/10/09

12/10/09 ----- Interview Approved!!Card production ordered.

12/14/09 ----- Welcome Letter Received

12/22/09 ----- GC Received!!

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kovacs   20

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Makes me laugh how everyone thinks there is some big conspiracy when it comes to their application.

USCIS is a buracreacy, like any other. It is going to do, what it is going to do.

Because they have more applicants to process.

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TBoneTX   43,058

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A noncontributory comment has been removed from a post, which is returned to the thread as follows:

USCIS is a buracreacy, like any other. It is going to do, what it is going to do.

In addition, thread is moved from US Citizenship main forum to the Case Progress subforum.

06-04-2007 = TSC stamps postal return-receipt for I-129f.

06-11-2007 = NOA1 date (unknown to me).

07-20-2007 = Phoned Immigration Officer; got WAC#; where's NOA1?

09-25-2007 = Touch (first-ever).

09-28-2007 = NOA1, 23 days after their 45-day promise to send it (grrrr).

10-20 & 11-14-2007 = Phoned ImmOffs; "still pending."

12-11-2007 = 180 days; file is "between workstations, may be early Jan."; touches 12/11 & 12/12.

12-18-2007 = Call; file is with Division 9 ofcr. (bckgrnd check); e-prompt to shake it; touch.

12-19-2007 = NOA2 by e-mail & web, dated 12-18-07 (187 days; 201 per VJ); in mail 12/24/07.

01-09-2008 = File from USCIS to NVC, 1-4-08; NVC creates file, 1/15/08; to consulate 1/16/08.

01-23-2008 = Consulate gets file; outdated Packet 4 mailed to fiancee 1/27/08; rec'd 3/3/08.

04-29-2008 = Fiancee's 4-min. consular interview, 8:30 a.m.; much evidence brought but not allowed to be presented (consul: "More proof! Second interview! Bring your fiance!").

05-05-2008 = Infuriating $12 call to non-English-speaking consulate appointment-setter.

05-06-2008 = Better $12 call to English-speaker; "joint" interview date 6/30/08 (my selection).

06-30-2008 = Stokes Interrogations w/Ecuadorian (not USC); "wait 2 weeks; we'll mail her."

07-2008 = Daily calls to DOS: "currently processing"; 8/05 = Phoned consulate, got Section Chief; wrote him.

08-07-08 = E-mail from consulate, promising to issue visa "as soon as we get her passport" (on 8/12, per DHL).

08-27-08 = Phoned consulate (they "couldn't find" our file); visa DHL'd 8/28; in hand 9/1; through POE on 10/9 with NO hassles(!).

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BigBubble   1

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Really informative answers lol

ROC

09-10-2011 : ROC package sent

09-13-2011 : Check Cashed

09-17-2011 : NOA received

10-24-2011: Biometrics appointment

07-02-2012: Application Accepted

07-10-2012: Greencard Received!!

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

AOS from H1B

Timeline:

08/29/09 ----- AOS Package Mailed (I-130, I-485, I-765 & I-131)

08/31/09 ----- Package delivered in Chicago

09/04/09 ----- Checks cashed

09/11/09 ----- Received all 4 NOA´s (Dated 09/04/09)

09/14/09 ----- Received Biometrics Letter for I-485 & I-765 (Appointment: 10/08/09)

10/08/09 ----- Biometrics Appointment Done

10/08/09 ----- AP Approval Notice and EAD Card Production Ordered sent

10/16/09 ----- AP received

10/17/09 ----- EAD received

11/05/09 ----- Interview Appointment Received - Interview on 12/10/09

12/10/09 ----- Interview Approved!!Card production ordered.

12/14/09 ----- Welcome Letter Received

12/22/09 ----- GC Received!!

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Makes me laugh how everyone thinks there is some big conspiracy when it comes to their application.

USCIS is a buracreacy, like any other. It is going to do, what it is going to do.

Errrmmm,,, really?

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/558622-how-long-to-receive-2010-tax-transcript/#entry7738325

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ROC

09-10-2011 : ROC package sent

09-13-2011 : Check Cashed

09-17-2011 : NOA received

10-24-2011: Biometrics appointment

07-02-2012: Application Accepted

07-10-2012: Greencard Received!!

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

AOS from H1B

Timeline:

08/29/09 ----- AOS Package Mailed (I-130, I-485, I-765 & I-131)

08/31/09 ----- Package delivered in Chicago

09/04/09 ----- Checks cashed

09/11/09 ----- Received all 4 NOA´s (Dated 09/04/09)

09/14/09 ----- Received Biometrics Letter for I-485 & I-765 (Appointment: 10/08/09)

10/08/09 ----- Biometrics Appointment Done

10/08/09 ----- AP Approval Notice and EAD Card Production Ordered sent

10/16/09 ----- AP received

10/17/09 ----- EAD received

11/05/09 ----- Interview Appointment Received - Interview on 12/10/09

12/10/09 ----- Interview Approved!!Card production ordered.

12/14/09 ----- Welcome Letter Received

12/22/09 ----- GC Received!!

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kovacs   20

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How is my question about getting a 5 year old transcript a conspiracy item?
For the record, it never came. As their is no conspiracy at USCIS against me, I will take only my 4 years of transcripts, and proudly walk out with my approval to be naturalized.

Seriously, the N-400 is the easiest process to navigate. If you can get to the stage where an application meets the general criteria for acceptance, you have to be pretty unlucky to be rejected. People just need to learn to relax. The sky is not falling.

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I filed in Dallas last April, the whole process took just 4 months, and I'm already a US citizen. Now, I heard that Houston is slower, but at least in Big D, I can tell you is not that bad.

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I filed in Dallas last April, the whole process took just 4 months, and I'm already a US citizen. Now, I heard that Houston is slower, but at least in Big D, I can tell you is not that bad.

I just think there is a big conspiracy in Big D...LOL! I can feel Kovac's side eye..lol.

But seriously, it seems fast sometimes and other times just slow and it is annoying. I would rather know I will be delayed than play the guessing game.

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kovacs   20

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I just think there is a big conspiracy in Big D...LOL! I can feel Kovac's side eye..lol.

LOL. This is why we are all here. To share from each other's timelines and experiences. I feel bad for the people who wait 5 months hearing nothing after fingerprints. But unless this is happening to you, just be patient and wait. And if it is happening to you, make an appointment to meet with the office of your US Senator!!!

Not enough of us take advantage of this resource. If your application is "stuck" they will get it moving, or find out what is going on.

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I am just naturalized in H-town. Compared to a year or so its very fast in Houston now. It took me just 6 months. This is decent time in US considering how many people naturalize in Houston (2710 on my big day). I have seen people got it in 5 months too. But right now 6-7 months, if ur background is clean, is a good bet.

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Thanks Maverick!

I am just naturalized in H-town. Compared to a year or so its very fast in Houston now. It took me just 6 months. This is decent time in US considering how many people naturalize in Houston (2710 on my big day). I have seen people got it in 5 months too. But right now 6-7 months, if ur background is clean, is a good bet.

ROC

09-10-2011 : ROC package sent

09-13-2011 : Check Cashed

09-17-2011 : NOA received

10-24-2011: Biometrics appointment

07-02-2012: Application Accepted

07-10-2012: Greencard Received!!

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

AOS from H1B

Timeline:

08/29/09 ----- AOS Package Mailed (I-130, I-485, I-765 & I-131)

08/31/09 ----- Package delivered in Chicago

09/04/09 ----- Checks cashed

09/11/09 ----- Received all 4 NOA´s (Dated 09/04/09)

09/14/09 ----- Received Biometrics Letter for I-485 & I-765 (Appointment: 10/08/09)

10/08/09 ----- Biometrics Appointment Done

10/08/09 ----- AP Approval Notice and EAD Card Production Ordered sent

10/16/09 ----- AP received

10/17/09 ----- EAD received

11/05/09 ----- Interview Appointment Received - Interview on 12/10/09

12/10/09 ----- Interview Approved!!Card production ordered.

12/14/09 ----- Welcome Letter Received

12/22/09 ----- GC Received!!

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How is my question about why is Houston much slower a conspiracy item? It's just a question dude, if you have an answer with some info you are welcome to help :thumbs:

How is my question about getting a 5 year old transcript a conspiracy item?
For the record, it never came. As their is no conspiracy at USCIS against me, I will take only my 4 years of transcripts, and proudly walk out with my approval to be naturalized.

Seriously, the N-400 is the easiest process to navigate. If you can get to the stage where an application meets the general criteria for acceptance, you have to be pretty unlucky to be rejected. People just need to learn to relax. The sky is not falling.

ROC

09-10-2011 : ROC package sent

09-13-2011 : Check Cashed

09-17-2011 : NOA received

10-24-2011: Biometrics appointment

07-02-2012: Application Accepted

07-10-2012: Greencard Received!!

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

AOS from H1B

Timeline:

08/29/09 ----- AOS Package Mailed (I-130, I-485, I-765 & I-131)

08/31/09 ----- Package delivered in Chicago

09/04/09 ----- Checks cashed

09/11/09 ----- Received all 4 NOA´s (Dated 09/04/09)

09/14/09 ----- Received Biometrics Letter for I-485 & I-765 (Appointment: 10/08/09)

10/08/09 ----- Biometrics Appointment Done

10/08/09 ----- AP Approval Notice and EAD Card Production Ordered sent

10/16/09 ----- AP received

10/17/09 ----- EAD received

11/05/09 ----- Interview Appointment Received - Interview on 12/10/09

12/10/09 ----- Interview Approved!!Card production ordered.

12/14/09 ----- Welcome Letter Received

12/22/09 ----- GC Received!!

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I am just naturalized in H-town. Compared to a year or so its very fast in Houston now. It took me just 6 months. This is decent time in US considering how many people naturalize in Houston (2710 on my big day). I have seen people got it in 5 months too. But right now 6-7 months, if ur background is clean, is a good bet.

We are in Houston, and my husband will be filing his application this month. Thank you for sharing your experience--I had no idea it was so busy here. It's good to hear that the process might not be as long as I have been fearing. Even if it does take longer, we will just grin and bear it. It will be so good to be done with it all!

AOS:

Married 1/24/2011

I-130 sent 12/12/2011
Visa APPROVED! 9/4/2012
Port of Entry DFW 11/27/2012

ROC:

I-751 sent to VSC 9/16/2014

ROC APPROVED! 3/25/2015

Naturalization:

N-400 sent to Lewisville lockbox 3/29/2016

N-400 received at Lewisville lockbox 3/30/2016

Card charged 4/2/2016

Text messaged that case received, receipt number issued 4/5/2016

NOA notice date 4/4/2016

NOA received 4/8/2016, priority date 3/30/16

Biometrics letter received 4/16/2016

Biometrics appointment scheduled for 4/28/2016

Biometrics done 4/28/2016

Case updated on USCIS website, 'In line for interview' 5/3/2016

Texted and case updated on USCIS website, 'Interview has been scheduled' 7/22/2016

Interview letter received 7/25, interview scheduled for 8/31/2016

Interviewed and recommended for approval, 8/31/2016

Text received that oath ceremony notice mailed, case updated on website 9/1/2016

Oath letter received 9/6/2016, oath scheduled for 9/21/2016

Oath taken 9/21/2016, CITIZENSHIP ACQUIRED! Yay!

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